Charles Dahmer: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

1.	Charles Dahmer was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada (son of George Dahmer and Leah Scheifele); died Yes, date unknown. Other Events: Eby ID Number: Waterloo-326310 Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Generation: 2

George Dahmer was born 11 Sep 1852, , Hessen, Germany (son of Henry Dahmer and Catherine); died 3 Nov 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Other Events:

Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98102
Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
Immigration: 1871, , Ontario, Canada
Occupation: 1876, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
Naturalization: 1894
Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason Tender
Naturalization: 1911
Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Notes:

Geo. Dahmer Killed by Train

Well Known Citizen Struck by 11.20 G. T. R. Express

This Morning met Death Instantly - Was 59 Years of Age.

George Dahmer, aged 59, a yard man of the G. T. R., was instantly killed by being struck by the 11.20 passenger train from Toronto, while working in the vicinity of the garet Avenue bridge this morning

The fatality occurred at 11.45 Dahmer was working alone in yards cleaning switches. The manner in which he met death is not known. It is believed that he did not know of the rapidly approaching train.

The body was hurled to one side. The head was considerably crushed and the legs and hips broken.

It was removed to Simpson's undertaking parlors. Coroner Honsberger ordered an inquest to be held at four o'clock this afternoon.
Dahmer is a man of 59 years. He is survived by a wife and five children, viz: Mrs, Geo. Klitzke, Bridgeport: Mrs. Robert Appleby, King Street, Berlin, Chas. Dahmer, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Albert Butler, Toronto and Mrs. Fred. Hofheinz, 131 Breithaupt street, with home he lived.

Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed.

The Jury.

The following constitute the coroner's jury: Martin Mikel, Martin Huehnergard, A. H. Millar, S. Sauder, H. Rathman, C. H. Mills, Graham Jackson, S. E. Mover, S. R. Ernst, J. Stumpf, Hy. Hymmen, E. Pequegnat.

Berlin News Record 6 Nov 1911 pg 1

George married Leah Scheifele Oct 1876. Leah was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Leah Scheifele was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Other Events:

Eby ID Number: Waterloo-326307
Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Children:

Emma Dahmer was born 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Clara Dahmer was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
1. Charles Dahmer was born 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Edith Dahmer was born 1886, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Nelson Dahmer was born 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 3

4.
Henry Dahmer died Yes, date unknown.
Other Events:
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-455670

Henry — Catherine. Catherine died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Catherine died Yes, date unknown.

Other Events:

Name: Catherine Dahmer
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-455671

Children:

2. George Dahmer was born 11 Sep 1852, , Hessen, Germany; died 3 Nov 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.