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

Christian Asmussen

Male 1859 - 1924  (64 years)


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  1. 1.  Christian Asmussen was born 20 Nov 1859, , Germany (son of John Asmussen and Catherine Marie Koch); died 19 May 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191555978
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-36383
    • Immigration: 1876, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Broom Maker
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Historic Building: 1888, 57 Mill Street, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1890, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • House: 1900, 35 Courtland Ave. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
    • Occupation: 1901, 18 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; contractor
    • Residence: 1901, 18 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason Contrator
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1924, 90 Queen St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Christian Asmussen There passed away at 12.30 Monday afternoon Christian Asmussen at his home in Kitchener after a lingering illness. Deceased for many years had been a contractor. He is survived by his wife Amelia, and two daughters, Irene and Winona at home.

    Waterloo Chronicle 22 May 1924, p. 3

    Historic Building:
    Built in 1888 by Christian Asmussen. It is a 1 1/2 story buick building in 1878 was listed in very good condition.

    Occupation:
    Asmussen Christian : Contractor [Current Address 2023] 18 Church St [Historical Address] 10 Church

    Residence:
    Asmussen Christian : Contractor [Current Address 2023] 18 Church St [Historical Address] 10 Church

    Christian — Amelia M. Roesch. Amelia (daughter of Thomas Roesch and Catharine Koch) was born 29 Mar 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jan 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Irene Eleanor Asmussen was born 1 Jun 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1957, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Venona Melitz Asmussen was born 25 Apr 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1990, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Cora Ruby "Ruby" Asmussen was born 18 Mar 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Asmussen was born Abt 1832, of, Germany; died Bef 1901.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37109

    John — Catherine Marie Koch. Catherine was born 16 Dec 1832, Flensburg, , Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; died 1 Feb 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine Marie Koch was born 16 Dec 1832, Flensburg, , Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; died 1 Feb 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191578237
    • Name: Catherine Marie Asmussen
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37108
    • Immigration: 1877, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1878
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1915, 264 Mill St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Immigration:
    Hamburg Passenger List.
    Departure; Hamburg, Germany.
    Date of Departure; May 17, 1878.
    Arrival; Hull (America).
    Ship; "Hansa"
    Age; 46 years.
    Accompanied by 5 children;
    Dorothea 22, Peter 16, Wilhelm 12, Johannes 11, Nicholas 7.
    Destination; Berlin, Canada.

    Children:
    1. Johan Carl Heinrich "Henry" Asmussen was born 12 Jan 1854, Twedt, Schleswig-Flensburger Landkreis, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany; died 26 May 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Dorothea "Dora" Asmussen was born 1857, , Germany; died 1940, Rochester, Monroe, New York, United States; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 1. Christian Asmussen was born 20 Nov 1859, , Germany; died 19 May 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Peter A. Asmussen was born 14 Aug 1861, , Germany; died 31 Dec 1938, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States; was buried , Linwood Cemetery, Dubuque, Dubuque, Iowa, United States.
    5. William Asmussen was born 1863, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. John Asmussen was born 30 Dec 1866, , Germany; died 26 Sep 1942, Victoria, British Columbia.
    7. Mayor Nicholas "Nick" Asmussen was born 14 Apr 1871, , Germany; died 21 Apr 1941; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.