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Anthony Howard Braniff

Male 1911 - 1961  (49 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Anthony Howard Braniff was born 12 Nov 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of William Henry Braniff and Margaret Gehl); died 2 Apr 1961, , New York State, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-246209

    Anthony married Kathleen Tell 3 Nov 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Kathleen (daughter of Joseph Tell and Susan Gilgam) was born 1913, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Henry Braniff was born 19 Apr 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry Braniff and Barbara Roth); died 17 Jun 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39134
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Millwright, Outside
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    William — Margaret Gehl. Margaret (daughter of Reinhardt Gehl and Mary Ann Woods) was born 4 Sep 1886, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1974; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaret Gehl was born 4 Sep 1886, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Reinhardt Gehl and Mary Ann Woods); died 1974; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maggie Gehl
    • Name: Margaret Braniff
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-175699
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Katheline Rosetta Braniff was born 10 Feb 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Victor John Braniff was born 25 Feb 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1950, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Herby Braniff was born Feb 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 1. Anthony Howard Braniff was born 12 Nov 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1961, , New York State, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Henry Braniff was born 12 May 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39131
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contactor, Manufacturing Factory Barrels
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Henry — Barbara Roth. Barbara (daughter of Henry Roth and Barbara Mack) was born 19 Jun 1856, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Barbara Roth was born 19 Jun 1856, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Roth and Barbara Mack); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Braniff
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39132
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1921, 108 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Maggie Braniff was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. John A. Braniff was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Sady Braniff was born 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Sarah E. Braniff was born 18 Feb 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 2. William Henry Braniff was born 19 Apr 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jun 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Nellie Braniff was born 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Lillian Braniff was born 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Lilly M. Braniff was born 22 Jun 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Arthur J. Braniff was born 17 Dec 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Eugene Patrick Braniff was born 27 Aug 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Reinhardt Gehl was born 10 Dec 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Wilhelm "William" Gehl and Margaretha Gross); died 8 Jan 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1929, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Reinhard Gehl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47646
    • Residence: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Veterinary
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

    Notes:

    Reinhardt Gehl

    The death occured yesterday, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Metz, 197 Benton street, of the latter's father, Reinhardt Gehl, formerly of Heidelberg. The deceased, who was a veterinary surgeon by profession, had practised at Heidelberg, over a hug period of years and was well known and highly respected by a wide circle of friends, thruout the district. He had been in failing health for the past 11 months and three weeks ago suffered a slight stroke, from which he failed to recover, he is survived by his wife, five daughters; Miss Mary Gehl of Paris, Ont :Mrs. Geo. Meinzinger, Mrs. W. Braniff, Mrs. Aaron Metz, and Mrs. Anthony Graf of Kitchener; four sons, William of Mishawaka, Ind., Charles of Kitchener, Richard of Kitchener and George of Bamburg, also one sister, Mrs. Peter Geridot of Carlsruhe, 53 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was predeceased some years ago by two sons, Corp. J. A. Gehl of the 118th. Batallian, who was killed overseas and Isaac Gehl who was instantly killed at the National Furniture factory. The funeral will be held from, 197 Benton street, on Friday, at 10 o'clock in the morning and interment will be made in Woodland cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record 9 Jan 1929 pg 19

    Reinhardt married Mary Ann Woods 13 Apr 1869, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Sarah Jane Woods, daughter of William Trussler and Sarah Jane Woods) was born 15 Jan 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1933, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Mary Ann Woods was born 15 Jan 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Sarah Jane Woods, daughter of William Trussler and Sarah Jane Woods); died 3 Dec 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1933, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Ann Gehl
    • Name: Mary Ann Trussler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-47647
    • Residence: 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
    • Residence: 1911, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
    • Residence: 1914, Forget, Saskatchewan

    Notes:

    MRS. REINHART GEHL

    The death occurred of Mrs. Mary Anne Woods Gehl, widow of the late Reinhart Gehl, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Braniff and Mr. Wm. Braniff, 51 Henry street, yesterday.

    The deceased was born at Woolwich, but lived the greater part of her life, in Heidelberg, coming to this city eight years ago. She was predeceased by her husband, five years ago

    The late Mrs. Gehl, had been in failing health for the past four months. She is survived by four sons, William of Miskawaka, Indiana, Charles, George and Richard of this city and by five daughters, Mary of Dundee, Mrs. George Meinzinger, Mrs. W. H. Braniff, Mrs. Aaron Metz and Mrs. Anthony Graf, all of this city. The late Mrs. Gehl, was predeceased by two sons, one, Corporal George Gehl, who went overseas with the 118th Battalion, being killed in action, in 1916 and another son Isaac, died as the result of an accident 22 years ago. The deceased had 56 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.

    Also surviving are two brothers, John Trussler of Goderich and George of this city and two sisters, Mrs. Eliza Moebus of Pittsburg and Mrs. Henrietta Habermehl of Farmington, Mich.

    The funeral will he held from the above address, on Wednesday morning and will proceed to St. Mary's church, for service at nine o'clock. Interment will be made in Woodland cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record 4 Dec 1933 pg 11

    Children:
    1. Henry William Gehl was born 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Charles Edward Gehl was born Apr 1874, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Maryan Gehl was born 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Isaac William Gehl was born 12 Jun 1877, Carlsruhe, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Caroline Catherine Gehl was born 22 Mar 1880, Carlsruhe, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Aug 1980, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. George Henry Gehl was born 16 Apr 1884, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 3. Margaret Gehl was born 4 Sep 1886, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1974; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. John Andrew Gehl was born 27 Sep 1888, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1916, , Belgium; was buried , Voormezeele Enclosures No. 1 and No. 2Voormezeele, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
    9. Rosetta Gehl was born 29 Jun 1890, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1985; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Johannah "Hannah" Gehl was born 7 Oct 1892, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1988; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Richard Reinhardt Michael Gehl was born 17 Aug 1895, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Jan 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Henry Roth was born Abt 1833, Of, St. Clements, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43584

    Henry married Barbara Mack 12 Sep 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara was born Abt 1833, Of, St. Clements, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Barbara Mack was born Abt 1833, Of, St. Clements, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Barbara Roth
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71620

    Children:
    1. 5. Barbara Roth was born 19 Jun 1856, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Josephine Roth was born Jun 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Theresa Roth was born 5 Apr 1864, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 12.  Wilhelm "William" Gehl was born 21 Feb 1803, Schierschwenden County, Erfurt Province Germany (son of Johannes "John" Gehl and Anna Elisabeth Schmiman); died 24 May 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William Gehl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79269
    • Immigration: 20 Jul 1844, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Immigration: 20 Jul 1844, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Land: 1856, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 141, Waterloo County, Ontario
    • Land: 1856, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 142, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    A-1-96 Wilhelm Gehl Probate of the Will of Wilhelm Gehl, late of the Township of Waterloo, granted the 2nd day of July 1856..Petition of Anton Gehl and Margaret Gehl, the Executor and Executrix named in said will…

    I Wilhelm Gehl of the Township of Waterloo, do make and ordain this my last will and testament…I give and bequeath to my dear beloved wife Margret(sic) one hundred and sixty six acres be the same more or less being composed of lots no 141 and 142, to youse(sic) and manage as long as she think proper and all the stock and farming utensils and house furniture and after his decease the whole estate is to be divided equil to my children and if one or two of the children would like to have the farm they should have a reasonably time to pay the farm. If neither of my children wish to have the farm then the farm is to be sold, and if my wido(sic) thinks it proper to sell the land and every thing she shall have full power with the Executor. I nominate constitute and appoint my beloved wife Margaret Gehl Executrix and also my son Anton Gehl Executor.

    Witnessed by Abraham D. Clemens, Nicolaus Jantz and Heinrich Hahn
    Will dated 23 May 1856
    Proven 23 June 1856
    Probate Granted 2 July 1856
    Died 24 May 1856
    No inventory.

    Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

    Immigration:
    Sailed on the ship Familian travelled from Bremen, Germany to New York City.

    Immigration:
    Port of Departure:Bremen, Germany
    Port of Arrival:New York, New York, USA
    Ship Name:Familian

    Wilhelm — Margaretha Gross. Margaretha was born 1807, Schierschwenden County, Erfurt Province Germany; died 25 Mar 1865, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Margaretha Gross was born 1807, Schierschwenden County, Erfurt Province Germany; died 25 Mar 1865, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaretha Gehl
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79315
    • Immigration: 20 Jul 1844, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Residence: 1871, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Immigration:
    Sailed on the ship Familian travelled from Bremen, Germany to New York City.

    Children:
    1. Gehl
    2. Anna Florina Gehl was born 1830, , Germany; died 1895; was buried , Hillside Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anton Wilhelm "Anthony" Gehl was born 14 Dec 1831, Schierschwenden County, Erfurt Province Germany; died 15 Nov 1908, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Karl "Charles" Gehl was born 17 Nov 1834, Schierschwenden County, Erfurt Province Germany; died 24 Sep 1891, , Thunder Bay District, Ontario.
    5. George Gehl was born 1836, Schierschwenden County, Erfurt Province Germany; died 1926, Browning, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , Maryland Roman Catholic Cemetery, Steelman, Estevan, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    6. Cathrina Gehl was born 1837, Schierschwenden County, Erfurt Province Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Fredericka "Rica" Gehl was born 15 Oct 1840, Schierschwenden County, Erfurt Province Germany; died 29 Jul 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Marie "Mary" Gehl was born 1841, Schierschwenden County, Erfurt Province Germany; died 25 Dec 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. William Gehl was born 1846, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 6. Reinhardt Gehl was born 10 Dec 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1929, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. John Alexander Gehl was born 1 Nov 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1918, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    12. Florine "Florence" Gehl was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 15.  Sarah Jane Woods was born 6 Jul 1834, Edgefield, Norfolk, England (daughter of Henry Woods and Rebecca Clements); died 22 Nov 1908; was buried , Crispin Cemetery, Brant Twp., Grey Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/82918775
    • Name: Sally Woods
    • Name: Sarah Jane Trussler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93764
    • Residence: 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. of England
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Children:
    1. 7. Mary Ann Woods was born 15 Jan 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 6 Dec 1933, Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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