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

William Karl Miller

Male 1873 - 1938  (65 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Karl Miller was born 8 Feb 1873, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Wilhelm "William" Mueller and Elizabeth Wolf); died 5 Apr 1938; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Wilhelm Karl "William" Muller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-442720
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Furniture Finisher
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Furniture Finisher
    • Occupation: 1902, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Finisher
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Finisher, Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1938, 57 John St., E., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Waterloo Citizen Found Dead
    William Miller Seized with Heart Attack in His 60th Year.


    Suffering a heart attack as he worked in the garden to the rear of his home, 57 John street east, Watterloo, William Miller, was found dead Tuesday afternoon in his 66th year. The tragedy was discovered by passersby, who noticed the body. Born in Waterloo, Mr. Miller had resided here all of his life. He was employed as a wood finisher at Snyder's Ltd, and was a prominent member of St. John's Lutheran church where, for 50 years, he sang in the choir.

    He was married on Jan. 1, 1902, to Lillie Totzke who survives with one son, Carl, of Waterloo, and three daughters, Mrs. Jacob Schaefer, Mrs. Harold Gleiser and Marcella, all of Waterloo. Two brothers, John of Waterloo, and Arno of Detroit also survive, while two brothers predeceased him.

    Public funeral services will be held at the residence, 57 John street east, at 3 o'clock this (Friday) after noon with burial following later in Waterloo Mount Hope cemetery. Rev C. S. Roberts will officiate.

    Waterloo Chronicle 8 Apr 1938 pg 3

    William married Lillie Catharine Totzke 2 Jan 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lillie (daughter of Carl "Charles" Totzke and Louisa Maria Frank) was born 1 Sep 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jul 1960, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Leota Louise Miller was born 16 May 1902, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mabel Emma Florence Miller was born 9 Jul 1903, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Dec 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Marcella Annie Miller was born 27 Nov 1904, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1971, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Carl John Miller was born 8 Nov 1906, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1987; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Wilhelm "William" Mueller was born 8 Jan 1849, Lehrbach, Vogelsbergkreis, Hesse, Germany (son of Heinrich R. "Henry" Miller and Elizabeth Hachborn); died 9 Dec 1930, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William Miller
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150346
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1878
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1920, 47 Duke St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    William Miller

    An aged resident of Waterloo in the person of William Miller passed away at the home of his daughter in-law, Mrs. Henry J. Miller in his 82nd year. He had been ill only a few days suffering from pneumonia.

    The late Mr. Miller was born in Germany and when five years of age came to Waterloo with his parents. He was employed at the Snyder Desk Company for some years. Three children survive, namely Albert of Kitchener, John of Waterloo and Arno of Detroit. His wife died 35 years ago and one son Henry.

    The funeral will take place from the residence at 47 Duke St., on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock for service thence to Mount Hope cemetery for interment.

    Waterloo Chronicle 11 Dec 1920 pg 4

    Wilhelm married Elizabeth Wolf 8 May 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Jacob Wolfe and Elizabeth Demer) was born 11 Dec 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth Wolf was born 11 Dec 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Wolfe and Elizabeth Demer); died 2 Jan 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Mueller
    • Name: Elizabeth Wolfe
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-150347
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    MILLER - In Waterloo, on Jan. 2, Elizabeth Wolf, wife of William Miller, aged 49 years and 21 days.

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    SUDDEN DEATH - The wife of William Miller of this town died suddenly last Thursday evening, under very sad and painful circumstances. Accompanied by her husband, son, and daughter-in law she was returning from making calls where she complained of shortness of breath. After going a little farther she sat down on the side-walk and expired before she could be conveyed to her home only a few doors off. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Wolf, daughter of Mr. Jacob Wolf, Grey County, formerly of Petersburg. She was born Dec. 11th, 1846, and was married to Mr. Miller in the year 1870. Five children all boys, one of whom is married and her husband are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. She suffered for eighteen years from rheumatism. Though not strong, her death came very unexpectedly. Mr. Miller desires to thank the friends and neighbors for the kindness manifested towards him in his sad bereavement.

    Waterloo Chronicle 9 Jan 1896 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Henry J. Miller was born 24 Feb 1871, , Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1918, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. William Karl Miller was born 8 Feb 1873, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1938; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Albert D. Miller was born 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John Miller was born 26 Nov 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John Edward Miller was born Nov 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Charles Miller was born 1887, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Arno Miller was born 29 Jun 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Heinrich R. "Henry" Miller was born 6 Jun 1814, , Germany; died 17 Mar 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-344127
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Heinrich — Elizabeth Hachborn. Elizabeth was born CA 1822; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Hachborn was born CA 1822; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-41566

    Children:
    1. 2. Wilhelm "William" Mueller was born 8 Jan 1849, Lehrbach, Vogelsbergkreis, Hesse, Germany; died 9 Dec 1930, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Jacob Wolfe was born 1822, , Germany (son of Wolfe); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78820
    • Occupation: 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

    Jacob married Elizabeth Demer 1843, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 1825, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Demer was born 1825, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Wolfe
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78821
    • Residence: 1843, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Jacob Wolfe was born 1846, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 3. Elizabeth Wolf was born 11 Dec 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jan 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Michael Wolfe was born 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John Wolfe was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Wolfe was born Abt 1800, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78827

    Children:
    1. 6. Jacob Wolfe was born 1822, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Magdalina Wolfe was born 1830, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.