Dr. Mayor Henry George Lackner, Mayor

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• Business: 46 Woodside Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Table Company
• Interesting: business, medical, building, life story, politics
• Name: H. G. Lackner
• Name: Heinrich George Lackner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28157P
• Historic Building: Abt 1860, 34 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; The Shoemaker-Lackner House
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; physician
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1881; served as House Doctor
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Physican
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - Berlin
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Medical Doctor
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Committee Membership: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Public School Board
• Residence: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; physician
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor, Physican
• Residence: 1921, 34 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor, mayor, sheriff and politician

Notes:

Dr. Henry George Lackner, whose father was a German pioneer farmer, was an early general practitioner who had the esteem and affection of countless patients throughout Western Ontario. He served two generations with immense ability, tireless energy, keen insight and understanding.

Born in Hawkesville in 1851, he graduated from the Toronto School of Medicine in 1876. On graduating from the University of Toronto he was awarded the Starr gold medal and the first silver medal - the only doctor in Ontario at that time to win both medals on graduation. He practiced in Berlin for almost half a century, was for many years Medical Officer of Health and physician to the House of Refuge.

He was a member of the town council and mayor for six years. A Conservative, he represented North Waterloo in the Ontario Legislature. He was sheriff of Waterloo County from 1912 until his death.

Four generations of Lackners have been outstanding members of the medical profession

Waterloo County Hall of Fame

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Lackner, Dr. Henry of the town of Berlin, Ontario, was born on the 25th day of December, 1851, at Hawksville, in the township of Wellesley, Waterloo county, Ontario. His ancestors were very worthy German people, and his parents came from Baden, Germany, in 1839. Arriving in Canada they wended their way to the township of Wellesley, where William Lackner, the father of our subject undertook farming. But he did not farm in the plodding way, and upon a mediocre scale. In due time he became a thriving and leading agriculturist, and besides his success in this way, engaged himself largely in stock-raising. The old homestead now contains nearly four hundred acres of the finest agricultural land in Ontario. Our subject's father has been the holder of several municipal and other public offices in the township and county. His son, Henry George, attended the public school until the age of fourteen years, when he obtained a scholarship at matriculation examination at the Berlin Grammar School. He attended this institution for two years, when he commenced the profession of teaching. He taught two of the best public schools in the county, from 1868 to 1872 inclusive. Subsequently he attended the Toronto School of Medicine for four years, and in 1876 he obtained his license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ont., by passing an honorary examination. He also graduated in medicine at the Toronto University. In the same year he obtained the degree of M.B. with honours, and took the Starr gold medal and the first University silver medal (1876). He at once commenced practice of his profession in the town of Berlin in 1876, and has been there ever since in practice. Every young practitioner finds difficulty in building up his practice, and in the beginning the same labour awaited our subject ; but he was persistent, and he had his heart in his work, and now he enjoys high repute for professional skill, and has established for himself a most valuable practice. He was appointed physician to the House of Industry and Refuge for the county of Waterloo (1881), and medical health officer for the town of Berlin in 1884. He holds both of these positions at this time. In religion he is a member of the Lutheran Church. He married in 1880 Helen A. Mackie, eldest daughter of John A. Mackie, J.P., who is at present the oldest established general merchant in the County of Waterloo.

A cyclopaedia of Canadian biography: being chiefly men of the time. A collection of persons distinguished in professional and political life; leaders in the commerce and industry of Canada, and successful pioneers by George McLean Rose Rose Pub. Co., 1886 - 807 pages

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Lackner, Dr. H. G., physician, surgeon, and coroner. Was born in the county, 1851.

Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881

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H. G. Lackner, Mayor 1886-7.

Henry George Lackner, M. D. -M. P. P., was born in Hawkesville in 1851. He received his education in the Waterloo and Berlin Grammar Schools and taught school successfully from 1868 to 1872; subsequently attending the Toronto School of Medicine. He received his license to practice in 1876, graduating with honors. The doctor has always taken a deep interest in Berlin. He was elected mayor in 1886, having a plurality of votes over both his opponents. In the year following, he was elected by acclamation. He was also mayor in 1893. He contested North Waterloo in the Conservative interests and was elected in 1898 to the Ontario Legislature which position he still holds.

Official souvenir of the celebration of cityhood, July 17th 1912, Berlin, Ontario, The German Printing and Publishing Co

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HENRY GEORGE LACKNER, M.D., Berlin, Ont., was born on the 25th of December, 1851, at Hawksville, County of Waterloo. His parents were William and Juliana (Diefenbacher) Lackner, who emigrated from Germany in 1839 and settled in Waterloo County, where his father became a very prosperous farmer, devoting much attention to stock raising. He was for five years a member of the Township Council, director of the County and Township Agricultural Societies, director and one of the originators of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Waterloo. Dr. Lacknerreceived his education at the public school of Waterloo and Berlin Grammar School, here he obtained a scholarship at matriculation examinations. He then taught school successfully in Waterloo County from 1868 until 1872. He subsequently attended the Toronto School of Medicine four years. By passing an honorary examination in 1876, he obtained his license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. The same year he carried off the Star Gold Medal and the First University Silver Medal. After graduating at the University of Toronto, he commenced his profession in Berlin, where lie has ever since grown in popularity as a most skillful physician, and has a large and growing practice. Dr. Lackner takes an active interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the town. He was appointed physician to the House of Industry for Waterloo County in. 1881, and Medical Health Officer for Berlin in 1884. He was elected mayor in 1886, having a plurality of votes over both opponents, and was in the following year elected by acclamation. In politics he is an Independent. He is an adherent of the Lutheran Church. He is a member of the C.O.F., I.O.F., A.O.U.W., K.O.T.M., and Royal Arcanum, and is medical examiner for each of these societies. Dr. Lackner was married June 17th, 1880, to Miss Helen A., eldest daughter of John. A. Mackie, J.P. The doctor's family consists of two children'97a son, Harry M., and a daughterr, May A.

William Cochrane Rev., The Canadian Album - Men of Canada or Success by Example (Brantford, Ontario, Canada: Bradley Garretson & Co., 1891), 455.

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GEORGE LACKNER, M.P.P.

DR. Henry George Lackner, who has attained distinction in connection with the practice of his profession and is equally prominent and influential in political circles, having five times been chosen to represent his district in the Provincial Parliament, was born on the 25th of December, 1851, in Hawkesville, Waterloo County, Ontario, his parents being William and Julia (Diefenbaker) Lackner, both of whom were natives of Waterloo county. Their respective parents settled in that county about 1806 among the pioneer residents who pushed their way to the ever receding west and aided in extending the frontier, converting the hitherto wild district into a region of modern and advanced civilization. Both the Lackners and the Diefenbakers were farming people, who cleared bush farms in what was known as the Queen's Bush.

Dr. Lackner was reared amid the invigorating environment of the home farm and pursued his preliminary education in the common schools of Hawksville and the Berlin high school. He afterwards attended the Toronto University for the acquirement of professional knowledge and was graduated therefrom in 1876, with the degree of M.D. He was the Starr gold medalist and the first silver medalist. Since his graduation he has practised continuously in Berlin, and is now the oldest, active representative of the profession in this place. He was appointed the first medical health officer for Berlin and acted in that capacity for ten years, while since 1880 he has been physician and surgeon for the House of Refuge. During thirty-one years he has contributed to the alleviation of human suffering in his adopted city, keeping in touch with the trend of modern thought and investigation along scientific medical lines and by the consensus of public opinion has ever been accorded a foremost place in the ranks of the medical fraternity here.

He was elected a member of the Provincial legislature in 1908, as a representative of the Conservative party for North Waterloo. He was re-elected in 1902, 1905, 1908 and 1911, receiving good majorities in each contest. He is the only Conservative representative that has sat in the local legislature since the county was organized'97a fact which is indicative of his personal popularity, as well as the confidence reposed in his political integrity and his devotion to the general welfare.

In 1881 Dr. Lackner was married to Miss Helen A. Mackie, a daughter of the late John A. Mackie of Berlin, who for forty years was chief acting magistrate of the county. They have a daughter and son, May and Harry, the latter now a practising physician in Berlin. Dr. Lackner is a member of most of the leading fraternal societies and is also medical examiner thereof. He is distinctively a man of affairs and one who has wielded a wide influence, doing much to mold public thought and action. Opposed to misrule in political service, he stands for good government as well as for professional honor, and over the record of his public career and private life there falls no shadow of wrong or suspicion of evil.

From Berlin, Canada A Self-portait of Kitchener, Ontario before World War One

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HENRY GEORGE LACKNER, M.D., Berlin, Ont., was born on the 25th of December, 1851, at Hawksville, County of Waterloo. His parents were William and Juliana (Diefenbacher) Lackner, who emigrated from Germany in 1839 and settled in Waterloo County, where his father became a very prosperous farmer, devoting much attention to stock raising. He was for five years a member of the Township Council, director of the County and Township Agricultural Societies, director and one of the originators of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Waterloo. Dr. Lackner received his education at the public school of Waterloo and Berlin Grammar School, where he obtained a scholarship at matriculation examinations. He then taught school successfully in Waterloo County from 1868 until 1872. He subsequently attended the Toronto School of Medicine four years. By passing an honorary examination in 1876, he obtained his license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. The same year he carried off the Star Gold Medal and the First University Silver Medal. After graduating at the University of Toronto, he commenced his profession in Berlin, where he has ever since grown in popularity as a most skilful physician, and has a large and growing practice. Dr. Lackner takes an active interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the town. He was appointed physician to the House of Industry for Waterloo County in 1881, and Medical Health Officer for Berlin in 1884. He was elected mayor in 1886, having a plurality of votes over both opponents, and was in the following year elected by acclamation. In politics he is an Independent. He is an adherent of the Lutheran Church. He is a member of the C.O.F., I.O.F., A.O.U.W., K.O.T.M., and Royal Arcanum, and is medical examiner for each of these societies. Dr. Lackner was married June 17th, 1880, to Miss Helen A., eldest daughter of John A. Mackie, J.P. The doctor's family consists of two children--a son, Harry M., and a daughter, May A.

The Canadian Album - Men of Canada or Success by Example (Brantford, Ontario, Canada: Bradley Garretson & Co., 1891)

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BOUND TO DIE.
A Berlin Suicide Takes Paris Green.

Berlin, ON., June 21 - A curious case of suicide peculiar on account of the determination which characterised the act, took place here yesterday. The victim of his own rash act us a a young German named Joseph Herman, a bricklayer's and ma??'s laborer. He was very erratic In his habits and was thought not be be entirely responsible. He boarded at Siebert's boarding house, on Queen street, and when some of the other boarders, including his brother went to his room yesterday afternoon to see why he stayed so long they caught him In the art of administering a dose of Paris green to himself. A paper containing some more of the poison was lying on a table. A rush was made for Dr. Lackner's office across the street, the other men dragging Herman with them. The doctor ran to a back room for him stomach pump, and while the others were not looking the would-be suicide made a bolt for the street. Up Queen street he ran, followed shortly by the doctor and the others In a buggy He however, managed elude his pursuers. small delay being occasioned in hitching the horse, and ran for nearly a mile out towards the town limits, Finally, the doctor and the others came upon him sitting under tree groaning terribly. When he saw there, he jumped up again and dashed off in the direction of Bridgeport, but he was weakened by the drug, and fell before going far. When the doctor tried to use stomach pump Herman fought and kicked like madman. At last they got his mouth open by prying It with a broom handle, and the pump was applied. The man was then driven to the hospital. Everything possible was done to save his life, but he died at an early hour this morning In great agony. The suicide was single man, and It is believed the reason he took poison was because of a love affair. He had frequently threatened to take his life, once because the cook at a hotel where he was boarding refused to go to a dance with him. he belonged to No 6 Company 29th Battalion

Guelph Daily Mercury Mon. 22 June 1896 p. 1.

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Queen Street North, West Side

Gaukel's well at the corner of the hotel shed, the corner being later built up as the Bowman Block, now the Bank of Montreal.

A brick warehouse belonging to the corner store of the Bowman Block. First occupants of this store were Bowman and Heins, later H. S, Huber and then by Huber and Roy.

Opposite the Breithaupt leather store stood a one-story brick building, Dr. Pipe's surgery and later Dr. Wright's.

A two-storey brick house lengthwise with Queen Street and with veranda on two sides, the veranda a few steps above the ground, occupied by Henry Schaefer. In 1871 Dr. Pipe lived in this house. Among other things Dr. Pipe kept bees, although he was quite afraid of them. Dr. Pipe and Henry Stroh succeeded in bringing the first Italian queen bee to this part of the country.

A lane.

A handsome brick house, gable roof, lengthwise with the street, the corners faced with limestone from Guelph, erected by Joseph Hobson, the surveyer, in 1860. Hobson eventually was Chief Engineer of the Great Western Railway and when that was merged with the Grand Trunk he became Chief Engineer of the latter Company and was among other things Chief Engineer of the Sarnia tunnel. Alexander MacPherson, editor and publisher of the Berlin Telegraph, later lived in the house. The site is now occupied by the head office of the Economical Fire Insurance Company.

A two-story red frame building well back from the street built probably before 1850 by Peter Eby, identified with the "Deutsche Canadier" and with the early days of the "Telegraph". Dr. Eggert, homeopath, lived in the house 1859-1860 and later John Klippert, high constable and county bailiff.

One and a half story brick building at the corner of Duke and Queen Streets occupied by a Mr. Von Ebenau and wife and later for a number of years by Michael Jaehle, a blacksmith. The site is now occupied by the Daily Record building.

Duke Street.

A large handsome building trimmed with cut stone built in 1860 by David S. Shoemaker of Bridgeport who was county registrar, The building was intended for a bank and agent's residence and so used first by the Commercial Bank which failed and later by the Merchants Bank of which R. N, Rogers was agent for a number of years. Some time later Dr. H. S. Lackner acquired the property and used it as residence and surgery. After Dr. Lackner's death the property was sold to the present occupants, the Langleys of Toronto.

building, colonial style, with large posts at the front carrying the projecting roof, erected in 1848-49, the Waterloo Township Hall, the land for which was donated by Frederick Gaukel. General public meetings were held in this hall, among others meetings purposing to have Berlin named as county town. After consummation of this a banquet was held in the hall, which was occasionally used for such purpose. The occasion of this particular banquet was the laying of the corner stone of the new county buildings in 1852. 100 guests were present and there were a number of patriotic toasts. Later the building was used as a printing office, the "Deutsche Canadier" and the "Telegraph" being printed there for a time. Eventually the building was remodelled and enlarged and became the Methodist Church. In 1904 the St. Matthews Lutheran congregation purchased the property and later the First English Lutheran Church, which still continues in the building.

Behind the present Kitchener Public Library, occupying the site of his ornamental garden, and still standing is Dr. Scott's residence, built in 1855. Henry Rothaermel was the contractor. Dr. Scott was the first warden of the county and first reeve of Berlin. After his death the house was occupied by M. C. Schofield who married Dr. Scott's widow. Later Israel Bowman, for many years county clerk and town clerk of Berlin, acquired the property and lived there.

Weber Street.

On the corner the Presbyterian Church first built 1860-61 at a size of 36 ft. by 50 ft., cost $4,500 and seating 175 persons. Rev. John McMeekin was an early minister.

A two-story red brick building lengthwise with Queen Street, built 1855-56, the house of H. S. Huber.

Simon Roy's house, also red brick, one and one-half story high, both of these houses were set back from the street. Mr. Roy was nurseryman and florist.

A one-story double house lengthwise with Queen Street.

Before Ahrens Street was continued westerly across Queen Street there was on the site a two-story unpainted weather-boarded building, the house of John Dopp.
frame building, similar to Dopp's, the house of Christina Bloch, a widow who lived there for many years.

A frame building, similar to Dopp's, but with gable facing Queen Street, the house of August Vetter, painter and paper-hanger.

A vacant lot later owned by Louis Breithaupt who built, on the corner of Margaret Avenue, a residence for Judge Lacourse.

Margaret Avenue.

On Margaret Avenue a short distance westerly from Queen Street was the Moxley farm with house and barn. The barn was later moved to Lexington by Henry Stroh who bought it to replace one that had been struck by lightning. On the corner of Ellen Street a brick house occupied in the early days by Rev. Mr. Savage, Methodist minister, and later by John Hoffman, Jr., a druggist.

Ellen Street.

REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

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DEATH OF DR. H.G. LACKNER

Died Suddenly While Attending Patient at Kitchener. In His 74th Year.

Death removed one of Kitchener's best known and esteemed citizens in the person of Dr. Henry George Lackner, sheriff, when he was seized with a fainting spell while attending a patient on Friday noon and passed away in a few minutes. Heart failure was given as the cause of death. Dr. Lackner had enjoyed his usual good health and his sudden death came as a shock to his many friends.

The late Dr. Lackner was one of the best known public men in the county and always took a keen and active interest in the upbuilding of his home city and the county. He was a member of the Ontario Legislature for several terms, Mayor and aldermen of Kitchener for some years and a number of years ago was appointed Sheriff.

The late Dr. Lackner was born at Hawkesville, December 25, 1851. and was a direct descendant of German parents, the late Mr. and Mrs.. Wm. Lackner who came from Baden, Germany, in 1839. On their arrival in Canada they went to Wellesley township where they engaged in farming and were later numbered among the township's most successful agriculturists. Dr. Lackner's father also held public office in the township and county.

At the age of fourteen Dr. Lackner obtained a scholarship at the matriculation examination at the old Berlin Grammar school. Two years later he taught school which profession he followed for some years. He later entered the Toronto School of Medicine from which he graduated in 1876 and received a license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons by passing the honorary examination. He also graduated in medicine at Toronto University and obtained the degree M.B. with honors and won the Starr gold medal and the first university silver medal. The same year. he commenced practice of medicine and had one of the largest practices in the county. In 1881 he was appointed physician of the House of Refuge.


The late Dr. Lackner took an active interest in provincial and municipal affairs. He served as Mayor and councillor in Kitchener for a number of years He was an active worker in the Conservative ranks and represented North Waterloo in the provincial House for several terms. In 1912 he was appointed sheriff which office he held until his death. He was also medical officer of health for Kitchener for a number of years. Deceased was also identified with numerous business enterprizes.

The late Dr. Lackner was married in 1880 to Helen A. Mackie, eldest daughter of the late John A. A. Mackie. J.P., of Kitchener, a prominent merchant. There survive his widow, one son. Dr. Harry M. Lackner of Kitchener, and a daughter. Mrs. Mumford, of Winnipeg. Also two brothers, George F. Lackner of Kitchener and Dr. Frank Lackner and Miss Lovina Lackner, a sister. of Didsbury, Alta.

Funeral Largely Attended

Hundreds of citizens, including associates in business members of the medical profession of the county, officials of the court house and friends attended the funeral which was held from his late home on Monday afternoon. A short service was held at the house after which an impressive service was conducted at the St. Peter's Lutheran church. Rev. Dr. Sperling of St. Peter's church and Rev. H. M. Langford of St. John's Anglican church assisted in the service. The sermon was preached by Rev. Dr Sperling, who paid eloquent tribute to the worth of the deceased who he said had labored for nearly half a century administering to the needs of the sick. Interment was made in Mount Hope cemetery.

At the home the casket was banked with beautiful flowers sent by friends and organizations with which deceased was identified.

The pall bearers were W. G. Weichel, M.L.A., W. V. Uttley, C.. H. Doerr, W. H. Schmalz, Henry Knell, D. S. Bowlby, Oscar Rumpel, and Dr. Cline. Among the honorary pall bearers were Judge E. J. Hearn, J. R. Eden, and George C. H. Lang, H. L. Janzen. George Pattinson of Preston, P. S. Lautenschlager. H. Krug. L. J. Breithaupt, all associated with the deceased as directors of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company.

Among those present from a distance were Mrs. Green of Oakville. Mrs. Von Pirch of Toronto, Mrs. Watt of Niagara on the Lake, Mrs. George Mumford, Winnipeg, danghter of the deceased, Mrs. Louis Weber and daughter of Hawkesville, Mr. Fred Lackner of Hawkesville, Mr. Diefenbecker, Hawkesville, Mr. George Lackner, Toronto, Mr. Graham Lackner, Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Fleming. Hensall, Dr. T. MacRae, Brussels, Mr. John Ferguson, Brussels.

Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 10 Dec 1925, p. 4

Historic Building:
House built by David Shoemaker in 1860 in the late Classic Revival Style with three bay windows on each side. Built of white brick. Later owned by Dr. H. G. Lackner and was used as office and residence. Demolished by the Economical Insurance Company.

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1886-87 1893 (Mayor)

Henry married Helen Allister "Nellie" MacKie 17 Jun 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helen (daughter of John Allister MacKie and Mary M. Burke) was born 9 May 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1935; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Harry Lackner was born 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. May Agnes Lackner was born 26 Aug 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Jan 1966; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Dr. Harry Mackie Lackner was born 10 Dec 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Elected Office: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor Wellesley Township
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21996700
• Name: Wilhelm Lackner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32306
• Immigration: 1839, , Canada
• Occupation: 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wagonmaker
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1852
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

The death of Mr. William A. Lackner at Berlin last Friday removes one of the early settlers of Wellesley township. He was in business in Hawkesville many years ago, then went extensively into farming and thoroughbred stock raising. He was in the council five or six years, president of the Wellesley Agricultural Society and held other positions of trust. He is survived by a widow, four sons and two daughters, among the sons being Dr. Lackner, M. L A.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 8, 1906

Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

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Mr. William A. Lacknor of this town, father of Dr. H. G. Lackner, M.P.P., died at his home on Queen street on Friday afternoon. The deceased was in splendid health almost up to the hour of his death, when he was stricken with apoplexy in the morning and he never regained consciousness.

The deceased was in his 80th year and was a pioneer of Wellesley township, where he resided the greater portion of his life, being one of its earliest settlers. He conducted a wagon business for some years, and then engaged. extensively in farming,owning 475acres at one time. He moved to Berlin about eight years ago.

The deceased is survived by a widow, four sons and two daughters.

Berlin Telegraph Newspaper

William married Julianna Elisabeth Diefenbacher 31 Dec 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Julianna was born CALC 20 Sep 1827, Rohrbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 6 Apr 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21996710
• Name: Julianna Elisabeth Lackner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28155
• Residence: 1850, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Death of Mrs Lackner:

Mrs Wm. Lackner, formerly a resident near Hawkesville, but lately living in Berlin, died at her residence last Thursday evening. Her maiden name was Diefenbacher. Previous to their removal to Berlin, Mr. and Mrs. Lackner lived near Hawkesville….Mrs Lackner was the mother of eight children six of whom survive her. These are: Mayor Lackner, Berlin; Dr. Frank E. Lackner, Preston; Dr. A Lackner, Hamilton; Mr Geo. Lackner, Hawkesville; Mrs Weber and Miss Lackner. Deceased was born in Germany but lived in this country since her girlhood. She had been married to her bereaved husband over 42 years….Her husband had attended the funeral of his grandson in Hawkesville and had not yet returned home when her death occurred.

Elmira Signet 13 Apr 1893 pg 4, col 3,4

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• Birth: Adersbach, , Adersbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100637315
• Name: George Lackner
• Name: John George Lackner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77012
• Residence: 1824, Adersbach, , Adersbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; German Methodist
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist

Johann married Barbara Margaretha "Margaret" Herboldt 28 Dec 1824, Adersbach, , Adersbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Barbara was born 24 Apr 1807, Melkarbistop Heim, Baden, Germany; died 23 Jan 1878, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100636970
• Name: Barbara Margaretha "Margaret" Lackner
• Name: Margaret Herboldt
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77013
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; German Methodist
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran