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

Mathilde "Tilly" "Matilda" Braun

Female 1891 - 1967  (75 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mathilde "Tilly" "Matilda" Braun was born 8 Apr 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Braun and Elizabeth Handstein); died 1967; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Matilda "Tillie" Braun
    • Name: Tillie Braun
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-315932
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Maker, Shop
    • Residence: 1921, 38 Shantz St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Heinrich "Henry" Braun was born 30 Mar 1856, , Hessen, Germany (son of Conrad Braun and Anna Martha); died 12 Jul 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Nationality: 1921
    • Name: Henry Braun
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-315928
    • Immigration: 1871, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1898, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; undertaker
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Planning Mill
    • Residence: 1921, 38 Shantz St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1934, 35 Shanley St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Henry Braun

    Death removed Henry Braun, aged resident of Kitchener, who passed away suddenly at his residence, 35 Shanley St., Kitchener. Thursday July 12th. aged 78 years. The late Mr. Braun was born in Germany. but came to Canada at the age of 14. wife, formerly Elizabeth Handstein, whom he married in Wellesley in 1877. died July 15, 1933. Surviving him are two sons, J. Braun of Kitchener and Louis of Bladworth, Sask., two daughters, Ella and Matilda at home and one sister Catherine Braun, who had resided with him for some time. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon, with a private service at the residence, followed by public. services at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. Burial was made at Mount Hope cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle 19 Jul 1934 pg 5

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    Henry Braun.

    The subject of this sketch was born ia Kur-Hessen, Germany, in 1856. He came to Canada from his native land when only fifteen years of age, arriving in the new world alone and without the protecting care of parents. Under these circumstances and being one of Baden's leading business men to-day he is therefore entitled to favorable credit. To accomplish such a worthy position a mong his fellow men has been entirely through his own efforts in the face of obstacles which many of our prosperous business men did not have to contend with.

    Mr. Braun first worked as a carpenter in Neustadt, remaining there about three years and subsequently was employed some time in Berlin. From the latter place he went to Wellesley village where he was engaged in business for eighteen years. He was married in 1877 to Eizabeth, daughter of Henry Hunstein. They have a family of five children. He opened a furniture establishment in Baden about a year and a half ago and has ever since been meeting with flattering encouragement. His stock is an extensive one, comprising the latest styles in bedroom and parlor sets, chairs, rockers, etc. He has also a well equipped undertaking department in connection and a workshop for doing all kinds of picture framing. His terms will be found. reasonable as those of any similar establishment in the county.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 24 Dec 1898, p. 6

    Heinrich married Elizabeth Handstein 2 Oct 1877, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Handstein and Elizabeth Killer) was born 28 Mar 1854, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Handstein was born 28 Mar 1854, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Handstein and Elizabeth Killer); died 15 Jul 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Braun
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-248200
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 38 Shantz St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. Henry Braun

    An aged Kitchener citizen in the person of Elizabeth Braun, wife of Henry Braun, 35 Shanley street, died suddenly at her home early Sunday morning, following a severe heart attack. She was born in Philipsburg, March 28, 1854 and was in her 80th year.

    Surviving are her husband with two sons, John E., Kitchener, Louis of Bladworth, Sask., two daughters, Ella and Tilla at home and six grandchildren. One brother, John Hanstein, New Hamburg, and one sister, Mrs. John Hammer, Wellesley.

    The funeral was held on Tuesday with private services at her home and public services at St. Matthew's Church, of which she was a member. Rev. Mr. Sandrock officiated.

    Waterloo Chronicle 20 Jul 1933, p. 7

    Children:
    1. Henry Braun was born 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Albert P. "Harry" Braun was born CALC 13 Apr 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Oct 1913, Wiarton, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. John E. Rek (?) Braun was born 28 Aug 1882, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1936; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ella Maria Braun was born 22 Oct 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Wilhelm Peter "William" Braun was born 23 May 1889, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1890, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 1. Mathilde "Tilly" "Matilda" Braun was born 8 Apr 1891, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1967; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Conrad Braun was born CA 1820; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-315933

    Conrad — Anna Martha. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna Martha
    Children:
    1. 2. Heinrich "Henry" Braun was born 30 Mar 1856, , Hessen, Germany; died 12 Jul 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Katharine Braun was born 1859, , Germany; died 1936; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Heinrich "Henry" Handstein was born 25 Jun 1815, Maulbach, , Hessen, Germany; died 7 Sep 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry Hanstein
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124715
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; evangelical 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

    Heinrich — Elizabeth Killer. Elizabeth was born CALC 10 Jun 1818, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 4 May 1900; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Killer was born CALC 10 Jun 1818, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany; died 4 May 1900; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Handstein
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-124717
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Katherine Handstein was born 7 Mar 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Dec 1895, Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, United States.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Handstein was born 28 Mar 1854, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amalia Handstein was born 1856, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Emilia Hanstein was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Henry Handstein was born 29 May 1857, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jun 1930, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. John Handstein was born 28 Jan 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1951; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mary Elizabeth Handstein was born 2 Jan 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1943; was buried , St. Marks Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.