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

Rhea A. Zinkhann

Female 1919 - 1972  (53 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Rhea A. Zinkhann was born 25 Jan 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Carl Zinkhann and Frieda Elizabeth Krueger); died 19 Dec 1972, Sudbury, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316266
    • Residence: 1921, 114 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Carl Zinkhann was born 3 Apr 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick Edward "Edward" Zinkhann and Susanna "Susan" Held); died 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98251
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woodworker, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 114 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    William married Frieda Elizabeth Krueger 20 Dec 1916, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Frieda was born 16 Aug 1896, Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Frieda Elizabeth Krueger was born 16 Aug 1896, Dashwood, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 1987, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Frieda Elizabeth Zinkhann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-316265
    • Residence: 1921, 114 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 1. Rhea A. Zinkhann was born 25 Jan 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1972, Sudbury, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frederick Edward "Edward" Zinkhann was born 5 Feb 1867, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Jacob Zinkhann and Carolina Anna "Annie" Makey); died 5 Jun 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Edward F. Zinkhan
    • Name: Edward Zinkann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137497
    • Immigration: 1869, , Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Naturalization: 1886, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1889
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Policeman
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Naturalization: 1896
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wood Worker Furniture
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 114 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Frederick married Susanna "Susan" Held 23 Jul 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susanna (daughter of George Held and Catharine Babion) was born 17 Mar 1865, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Susanna "Susan" Held was born 17 Mar 1865, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Held and Catharine Babion); died 11 Sep 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Susanna "Susan" Makey
    • Name: Susanna "Susan" Zinkhann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-460749
    • Residence: 1888, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, 114 Charon Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. 2. William Carl Zinkhann was born 3 Apr 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mabel Zinkann was born 5 Dec 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Jacob Zinkhann was born 19 May 1839, Cranberry Township, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, USA; died 21 Feb 1902, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jacob Zinkan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28659
    • Immigration: 1862, , USA
    • Occupation: 1871, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nightwatchman
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; cigar maker
    • Residence: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Jakob Zinkhann

    A fatal accident befell 63-year-old Jakob Zinkhann on Friday afternoon in St. Agatha. He resides at the corner of Waterloo and Wellington Streets in Berlin. He was involved with the improvement of the well at Mr. Friedrich Bächler's (Baechler's) place in St. Agatha, and fell down a distance of about twenty feet, while climbing down. He was brought up to the surface and since his injuries appeared extremely serious, his relatives in Berlin were informed of the accident. His sons, Jakob and Edward, hurried to their injured father with a doctor and two others; however, the former succumbed to his injuries at 7: 30 p.m. The body was transported to Berlin at night and the burial took place on Monday afternoon. The members of the K.O.T.M. and the Federal-Union attended the latter.

    Berliner Journal February 27, 1902 Page 4 - Column 2 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk

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    Death of Jacob Zinkhann.

    Word has been received here of the death of Jacob Zinkhann which occurred at Berlin, Ontario, on Friday. Feb. 21. Mr. Zinkhann was in the act of cleaning a well and in some unknown way, while going down into the well, fell to the bottom, a distance of about, 73 feet. The injuries received caused his death four hours later. The deceased was born and raised near Zelienople and will be remembered by many of the older citizens of this vicinity.

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    MET DEATH IN A WELL.

    A very sad accident occurred On the premises of Mr. Beckley, a retired gentleman of St. Agatha on Friday afternoon last, by which Mr. Jacob Zinkan, a citizen of Berlin, aged about 66 years, lost his life. Mr. Zinkan was engaged in deepening an old well (which was already 70 feet deep) and intended placing concrete tile as a lining for additonal excavation of about nine feet. One tile had already been placed, and at half-past three o'clock in the afternoon the second tile was lowered. The deceased then attempted to descend the rope for the purpose of loosening it from the tile, and when about 15 feet from the top his hold slipped and he fell the remainder of the distance with terrific force, treaking his spine. The sufferer lived about four hours after the accident, when death came to his relief. Mr. Zinkan is an old resident of Berlin, residing on Waterloo street. He leaves a widow and nine children, four sons and five daughters

    The Chronicle Telegraph, 27 Feb 1902, p. 6

    Jacob married Carolina Anna "Annie" Makey 28 Jun 1863, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada. Carolina was born 3 May 1847, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Carolina Anna "Annie" Makey was born 3 May 1847, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Makey
    • Name: Annie McKee
    • Name: Carolina Anna "Annie" Zinkhann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28660
    • Residence: 1871, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John William Zinkhann was born 12 Jul 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1936, Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States; was buried , Rose Hill Burial Park Cemetery, Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States.
    2. 4. Frederick Edward "Edward" Zinkhann was born 5 Feb 1867, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; died 5 Jun 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Catharine "Katie" Zinkhann was born 17 Jul 1869, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna Margaretha "Maggie" Zinkann was born 31 Dec 1871, Rainham Centre, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1944; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Emma Louisa Zinkann was born 15 Nov 1872, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Martin H. Zinkann was born 12 Nov 1874, Walpole Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Jacob George Zinkhann was born 23 May 1878, Walpole Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Annie Elizabeth Zinkann was born 28 Nov 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Sophie Caroline "Sophia" Zinkann was born 31 Jan 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  George Held was born 1832; died 1918; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Fisherville, Haldimand Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-460752

    George — Catharine Babion. Catharine was born 1836; died 1928; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Fisherville, Haldimand Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Catharine Babion was born 1836; died 1928; was buried , Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Fisherville, Haldimand Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharine Held
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-460753

    Children:
    1. 5. Susanna "Susan" Held was born 17 Mar 1865, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Louis Held was born 19 Sep 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.