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

Andrew Anton Braun

Male 1867 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Andrew Anton Braun was born 26 Nov 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Jan 1869, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich "Henry" Braun and Henriette Wilhelmine Bertha Hardel); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Andreas Braun
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48045
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
    • Residence: 1898, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA

    Andrew married Sophia Beilstein 12 Feb 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sophia (daughter of Adam Beilstein and Elizabeth Catherina Dietz) was born 7 Dec 1865, Lisbon, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 1 Jul 1866, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Stanley Harry Braun was born 7 Dec 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 29 Mar 1891, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Heinrich "Henry" Braun was born 24 Sep 1833, Cleba, District of Hersfeld, , Hessen, Germany (son of Anton Braun and Catharina); died 12 Jul 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166378664
    • Name: Henry Braun
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48042
    • Immigration: 1857, , Canada
    • Residence: 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
    • Elected Office: 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; municipal council - Kitchener
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stone Mason
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]

    Notes:

    Heinrich Braun

    The well-known master brick-layer, Heinrich Braun, died in Berlin on Tuesday morning of dropsy after a long illness, at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 18 days. He was born in Cleba, District of Hersfeld, Jurisdiction of Niederaula, in the former principality of Hesse, learned the brick-layer's trade at the age of 16 years, and entered the body-guard of the principality of Kassel, where he served for 3 years. In 1857, he emigrated to America and arrived in Berlin, where he has lived ever since, with the exception of several years which he spent in Cincinnati. In 1863, he married Henriette W. B. Hardel from Sparsee, Pomerania, and together, they produced 3 sons and 6 daughters, of which 3 sons and 2 daughters are still living, namely Caspar, Minnie and Mary in Berlin and Andrew and Edward in Cincinnati.

    He was a hard working, diligent, obliging man; he had many friends and enjoyed the respect and trust of his fellow citizens to a high degree; he represented them for 6 years on the municipal council. As a master builder, he executed many contracts and many a building in Berlin and area is his work. For the last 9 years, he did not undertake any more contracts and worked instead with his son. His burial will take place tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) at 2 p.m.

    Berliner Journal July 14, 1898 Pg 4 col 4

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    Henry Braun, mason, began his career as a contractor in 1864. He continued till 1889, when he was succeeded by his son Casper. The son built some of the principal churches and factories of his time. Later on, he engaged in the monument business on the corner of King and Water Streets. Of late years the works have been situated at 16 Andrew Street. Since Mr. Braun's death in 1937, his son, G. B. Braun, is manager of the estate. Casper Braun gained the lasting esteem of the public.

    A History of Kitchener, W. V. (Ben) Uttley, Kitchener, Ontario 1937, pg 160

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    DEATH OF HENRY BRAUN

    Henry Braun, the veteran mason contractor, died at bis residence, Berlin, Tuesday morning after a protracted illness, at the age of 65 years. He leaves a widow and five children, viz: Casper, Minnie and Mary, of Berlin, and Andrew and Edward of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in Germany, in 1833, and came to America in 1837, settling in Berlin. He was a successful business man and highly respected by all who knew him.

    Waterloo County Chronicle, 14 Jul 1898, p. 5

    Elected Office:
    Years Served: 1878-79, 1884-85, 1888-89

    Heinrich married Henriette Wilhelmine Bertha Hardel 16 Jul 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henriette (daughter of William Hardel and Lilia) was born CALC 15 Jun 1839, Stettin, , Prussia, Germany; died 3 May 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Henriette Wilhelmine Bertha Hardel was born CALC 15 Jun 1839, Stettin, , Prussia, Germany (daughter of William Hardel and Lilia); died 3 May 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Birth: Sparsee, Pomerania, Germany
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166378980
    • Name: Henriette Wilhelmine Bertha Braun
    • Name: Minnie Hertel
    • Name: Wilhelmina B. Hardel
    • Name: Wilhelmina Hertel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48043
    • Residence: 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Swedenborgian
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]

    Notes:

    MRS. WILLIMINA BRAUN.

    The death occarred at 6.30 o'clock on Sunday morning of Mrs. Willimina Braun at her home in Berlin. The deceased was in her 75th year, death being due to the infirmities of old age. Several years ago her husband Henry Braun predeceased her. The late Mrs. Braun was born in Germany and came to Canada when a young woman.

    The deceased was of a quiet disposition, and was held in high respece by her friends. Four children survive, viz-Casper, Berlin Mary at home Andrew and Edward of Cincinnati. The funeral took place on Wed-nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence to the New Jerusalem church and from thence to Mount Hope cemetery.

    The Chronicle Telegraph 7 May 1914, p. 3

    Children:
    1. Henry Braun was born 1856, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Casper Braun was born 22 Jun 1864, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA; was christened 8 Jan 1865, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Louisa Braun was born 29 Apr 1866, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 17 Feb 1867, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1869.
    4. 1. Andrew Anton Braun was born 26 Nov 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Jan 1869, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Carl Edward Braun was born 10 Nov 1869, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Jul 1870, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Minna Braun was born 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Emilia Elisa Braun was born 21 Aug 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 8 Dec 1872, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Mathilda Lavina Braun was born 2 May 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 29 Aug 1875, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1875, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Emily Braun was born 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Wilhelmina Bertha Braun was born 6 Jul 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 27 Jan 1878, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Carolina Christina Braun was born 19 Apr 1879, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 14 Dec 1879, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Maria Anna Braun was born 16 May 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 24 Apr 1887, Church Of New Jerusalem, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Anton Braun was born Abt 1803, Of, Kur Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48530

    Anton — Catharina. Catharina was born Abt 1803, Of, Kur Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catharina was born Abt 1803, Of, Kur Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Catharina Braun
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48531

    Children:
    1. 2. Heinrich "Henry" Braun was born 24 Sep 1833, Cleba, District of Hersfeld, , Hessen, Germany; died 12 Jul 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  William Hardel was born Abt 1808, of, Stettin, , Prussia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48532

    William — Lilia. Lilia was born Abt 1808, of, Stettin, , Prussia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Lilia was born Abt 1808, of, Stettin, , Prussia, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Lilia Hardel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48533

    Children:
    1. 3. Henriette Wilhelmine Bertha Hardel was born CALC 15 Jun 1839, Stettin, , Prussia, Germany; died 3 May 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.