MARY'S GENEALOGY TREASURES
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Stetz came to Ohio, U.S.A. from their
Mr. Stetz worked in the Lethbridge coal mines, but was
They moved to the farm where they made necessary
When Coalhurst mine went into full operation, Mr. and Mrs.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Stetz were respected citizens of the
All seven grandchildren lived with their grandparents, Mr.
In 1941 Mr. and Mrs. Stetz took up residence in Lethbridge
birth place, Austria. They were married in Ohio in 1886. In
1887, they were among the eight families who were brought
west to be engaged in the Lethbridge coal mines. They
settled in Lethbridge, which at that time was nothing but
desolate prairie. They had one daughter.
interested in agriculture too. So about the year 1903, he
and his son-in-law, Nicholas Grisack, were among the
early settlers who were successful in obtaining land
south west of the river, now the West Lethbridge area.
improvements. Having had experience in mining, Mr. Stetz
decided to work in the Diamond City mine during the winter.
This helped to pay taxes and defray other expenses.
Stetz moved to Coalhurst, where they rented a company
house. Mr. Stetz started to work in the mine as a timber
man and later was promoted to timber boss. He took great
interest in mining and enjoyed his work until he retired in 1931.
community and founding members of St. Joseph's parish.
Mrs. Stetz, who was always sympathetic towards people
who were in need of help during illness, was always ready
to help them. During the 1918 flu epidemic she
volunteered to assist families who were sick with the flu,
until she became ill.
and Mrs. Stetz while they attended school in Coalhurst.
where they resided until Mrs. Stetz passed away in August,
1947, and Mr. Stetz in October. the same vear.
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