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

Herman Gustave Melchin

Male 1874 - 1953  (79 years)


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  1. 1.  Herman Gustave Melchin was born 2 Jan 1874, Garnsee, , Elblag, Poland (son of Martin Melchin and Anna Maria "Maria" Baesel); died 15 Feb 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Church Membership: Saint Peter's Evanglical Lutheran Church - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Employer: Lang Tanning Co., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-39938
    • Immigration: 1888, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1889, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Naturalization: 1892
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tanner
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tanner, Shop
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1953, 214 Park St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Herman Melchin, 79, died suddenly early today at his home, 214 Park St. Born in Prussia Jan. 2, 1874, he came to Canada 64 years ago. He was formerly employed at the Lang Tanning Company, Ltd., but had retired 16 years ago due to ill health. Mr. Melchin was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and the Brotherhood. His wife, Florantine Mueller, predeceased him a year ago. Surviving are three sons, Oscar, Detroit; Herman, Jr., Kitchener, and Albert, Gravenhurst; four daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Frieda) Shantz, Mrs. John (Matilda) Schatzke, Mrs. Vincent (Florence) Dehler and Mrs. Edwin (Ina) Schultz all of Kitchener; 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. A son, Art, predeceased him one year ago. The body is at the Gruhn Funeral Home where funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2.30 p.m. with Rev. A.W. Lotz officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery.


    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 16 Feb 1953

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    Herman Melchin, Sr.

    Funeral service for Herman Melchin Sr., 79, who died early yesterday at his residence, 214 Park St., will be held at the Gruhn Funeral Home Thursday at 3 p.m. with Rev. A.W. Lotz officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. The funeral was originally planned to be held Wednesday.


    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 17 Feb 1953

    Herman — Florentine Muller. Florentine was born 9 May 1873, , Germany; died 30 Dec 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Arthur Melchin was born 7 Mar 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1952; was buried , Temple Hill Cemetery, Raymond, , Alberta, Canada.
    2. Oscar Melchin was born 31 Oct 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Frieda Melchin was born 25 Jul 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Herman Gustave Melchin was born 14 Jan 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Matilda Augusta Melchin was born Aug 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Albert Carl Melchin was born 5 Mar 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Florence Melchin was born Feb 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Ina Melchin was born Abt 1912; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Martin Melchin was born 1822; died 1884.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189973

    Martin — Anna Maria "Maria" Baesel. Anna was born 29 May 1836, , Poland; died 16 Jul 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Anna Maria "Maria" Baesel was born 29 May 1836, , Poland; died 16 Jul 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Maria "Maria" Baesel
    • Name: Anna Maria "Maria" Melchin
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-309806
    • Immigration: 1887, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1890, , Canada
    • Residence: 1921, 28 Sharon St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Wilhelmine Augusta "Augusta" Melchin was born 10 Oct 1866, , Germany; died 2 Sep 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Herman Gustave Melchin was born 2 Jan 1874, Garnsee, , Elblag, Poland; died 15 Feb 1953, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Erdman Rudolph Melchin was born 27 Dec 1879, Garnsee, , Elblag, Poland; died 10 Aug 1898, , Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.