Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Emma May Otto

Female 1904 - 1969  (65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Emma May Otto was born 1904, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Charles Andrew Otto and Ida Reibling); died 29 Oct 1969, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/256609523
    • Name: Emma May Berg
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168442
    • Residence: 1969, 328 Huron St., New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs. Conrad K. Berg

    Mrs. Conrad K. Berg, 328 Huron St., New Hamburg, died on Wednesday of last week at her home. Mrs. Berg was 64 years of age.

    Born in New Hamburg, she was active in the community. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church Women, Nith Valley Order of the Eastern Star, the New Hamburg Women's Institute and the New Hamburg Lawn Bowling Club.

    The former Emma May Otto, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Otto and had lived in New Hamburg most of her life.

    Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Audrey) Bowman, Sault Ste. Mane, Ont., and Mrs. Gordon (Marian) Hohner, Kitchener; two sisters, Mrs. Milton (Gertrude) Koch, RR 1, Gadshill, and Mrs. Martin (Betty) Wylie Oakville; and three grandchildren.

    Funeral service was conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, Rev. Norman Keffer officiating. Burial took place in Riverside cemetery.

    The Nith Valley Order of the Eastern Star conducted a memorial service at the Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home.

    New Hamburg Independent, November 5, 1969

    Emma married Conrad Karl Berg 8 Mar 1928, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Conrad (son of Christian Berg and Mary Glasser) was born 12 Jan 1898, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Nov 1989, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Audrie Mae Berg was born 1928, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 2004; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Andrew Otto was born 8 Apr 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 11 May 1879, New Hamburg German Presbyterian Church, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario (son of Christian Otto and Susannah Ruthig); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Karl Andreas Otto
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24049
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Charles married Ida Reibling 23 Dec 1903, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Conrad Reibling and Catherine Fetter) was born 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Ida Reibling was born 1881, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Conrad Reibling and Catherine Fetter); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Ida Otto
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-177401
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

    Children:
    1. 1. Emma May Otto was born 1904, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Oct 1969, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Christian Otto was born 23 Aug 1845, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Andreas Otto and Barbara, son of Andreas "Andrew" Otto and Barbara Roth); died 8 May 1911; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00022-1610.1
    • Possessions: 1876, Lot 23, Concession 3, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Homestead
    • Occupation: 1877, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; Yeoman
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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    Possessions:
    Main farm was purchased from John Graham by Christian Otto in 1876, passed to Milton Otto 1916, then to Arthur H. Otto 1955

    Christian married Susannah Ruthig 22 Jan 1877, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of Johannes Ruthig and Maryann, daughter of John H. Ruthig and Maria Anna Weber) was born CALC 2 Jan 1850, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Susannah Ruthig was born CALC 2 Jan 1850, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johannes Ruthig and Maryann, daughter of John H. Ruthig and Maria Anna Weber); died 14 Jun 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Susannah Otto
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24050
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. William Otto was born 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Abraham Otto was born 18 Dec 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 11 May 1879, New Hamburg German Presbyterian Church, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died 1956; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Charles Andrew Otto was born 8 Apr 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 11 May 1879, New Hamburg German Presbyterian Church, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Conrad Reibling was born 25 Mar 1850, , Hessen, Germany; died 22 Apr 1944, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15037019
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201029
    • Occupation: 1870, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; workman
    • Residence: 1870, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1873, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1944, Wilmot Township - Concession 2 Lot 16, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    CONRAD REIBLING

    Conrad Reibling, nearly 94 years of age, died at the home of his son, Conrad, near Philipsburg, Saturday.

    Surviving are six daughters and one son. They are: Mrs. Jacob (Elizabeth) Miller; Mrs. Henry (Mary) Heinbecker; Mrs. Robert (Bertha) King and Mrs. Jacob (Tillie) Kennel, all of Kitchener; Mrs. Charles (Ida) Otto of Burlington; Mrs. Lena Cathrea of Elmira; and Conrad, near Philipsburg. His wife predeceased him 23 years ago. He was also predeceased by a son and daughter.

    The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2:00p.m. at the home of his son, Conrad, thence to Zion Lutheran Church, Philipsburg, for further service. Interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Freidrichsen will be in charge.

    Kitchener Record 24 Apr 1944, Mon Page 15

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    Mr. Conrad Reibling celebrated his 82nd birthday at the home of his son, near Philipsburg, on May 25th when all his children, grandchildren and great grand children and friends were present to spend with him a day on this happy occasion. Old and young enjoyed themselves in games and
    conversation. About 30 sat down to a sumptuous dinner and supper. All present wished Mr. Reibling the best of health and many more years of happiness.

    New Hamburg Independent 29 May 1931

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    Conrad Reibling

    The death of a well known farmer of the Philipsburg district occurred last Saturday when Conrad Reibling passed away at the home of his son, Conrad, near Philipsburg, at the age of 94 years.

    Surviving are six daughters and one son, Mrs. Jacob (Elizabeth) Miller; Mrs. Henry (Mary) Heinbecker; Mrs. Robert (Bertha) King and Mrs. Jacob (Tillie) Kennel, all of Kitchener; Mrs. Chas. (Ida) Otto of Burlington; Mrs. Lena Cathrea of Elmira; and Conrad, near Philipsburg.

    His wife predeceased him 23 years ago, and a son and daughter predeceased him since.

    The funeral service was held at the home of his son, Conrad, on Tuesday afternoon to Zion Lutheran Church, Philipsburg and interment in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. S. Friederichsen was in charge.

    New Hamburg Independent 28 Apr 1944

    Conrad married Catherine Fetter 15 Feb 1870, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of George Foerter and Katharine Maria "Mary" Kurtz) was born 18 Feb 1849, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Catherine Fetter was born 18 Feb 1849, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Foerter and Katharine Maria "Mary" Kurtz); died 31 May 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15037055
    • Name: Catherine Reibling
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-201031
    • Residence: 1870, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Conrad J. Reibling was born 25 Mar 1880, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1957, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Ida Reibling was born 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Bertha Katherine Reibling was born 26 Sep 1885, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Magdalena "Lena" Reibling was born 6 Aug 1888, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Andreas "Andrew" Otto was born 14 Jan 1808, Of, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1885, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127093
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Andreas married Barbara Roth 9 Feb 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara was born 25 Dec 1812, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 Dec 1893; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Barbara Roth was born 25 Dec 1812, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 Dec 1893; was buried , Amish Mennonite Cemetery, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Otto
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-127094
    • Residence: 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. David Otto was born 15 Sep 1842, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1929, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Madgalena Otto was born 21 Sep 1844, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1931, New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.
    3. 4. Christian Otto was born 23 Aug 1845, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 May 1911; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria Otto was born 1849, Of, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 3 Jan 1926; was buried , New Hamburg Reformed Menn. Cem., New Hamburg, Waterloo, ON.

  3. 10.  John H. Ruthig was born 1824, , Germany (son of Johannes Ruthig and Maria Eva Hirsch); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95119
    • Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    John married Maria Anna Weber 15 Aug 1843, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Philip Jacob Weber and Maria Katherina "Catherine" Neu) was born 4 Apr 1824, , Germany; died 14 Mar 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Maria Anna Weber was born 4 Apr 1824, , Germany (daughter of Philip Jacob Weber and Maria Katherina "Catherine" Neu); died 14 Mar 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria Anna Ruthig
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-95120
    • Residence: 1843, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Catharine Ruthig was born 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1870; was buried , Blenheim Mennonite Cemetery, Blenheim Township, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    2. Philip Ruthig was born 12 Oct 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Sep 1924, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried 30 Sep 1924, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John W. Ruthig was born 17 Mar 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Maria Anna Ruthig was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 5. Susannah Ruthig was born CALC 2 Jan 1850, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Charles Ruthig was born 6 Dec 1853, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1929, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Ludwig "Louis" Ruthig was born 26 Feb 1856, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elisabetha Ruthig was born 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Margaret Ruthig was born 17 Dec 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1944, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Saint Pauls Lutheran Church, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Louisa Ruthig was born 6 Sep 1862, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1947; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Phillipina Ruthig was born 12 May 1865, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Emma Ruthig was born 16 Aug 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Herman Ruthig was born 30 Apr 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 14.  George Foerter was born 26 Jun 1821, , Hessen, Germany (son of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Foerter and Elizabeth Catherina Ann Koehler); died 23 Aug 1890, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: George Fetter
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248428
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Lutheran

    George — Katharine Maria "Mary" Kurtz. Katharine was born 1824, Ostheim, , Hessen, Germany; died 16 Apr 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Katharine Maria "Mary" Kurtz was born 1824, Ostheim, , Hessen, Germany; died 16 Apr 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Katharine Maria "Mary" Foerter
    • Name: Mary Kurtz
    • Name: Mary Kurzen
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248442
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Lutheran

    Children:
    1. George Conrad Foerter was born 1845, Ostheim, , Hessen, Germany; died 25 Jun 1886, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Catherine Fetter was born 18 Feb 1849, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John Foerter was born 16 Oct 1850, , Ontario, Canada; died 1 Jan 1915.
    4. Mary Foerter was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Elizabeth Foerter was born 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1911.
    6. Catharina Maria "Mary" Foerter was born 27 Jan 1853, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Wilhelmina "Mina" Foerster was born 29 May 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Aug 1892; was buried , Saint John's Lutheran Cemetery, Poole, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Henry Foerter was born 16 Oct 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1939, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Elizabeth Foerter was born 28 Mar 1865, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1911, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.