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John Merlau

Male 1892 - 1912  (19 years)


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  1. 1.  John Merlau was born 16 Oct 1892, , Ontario, Canada (son of Conrad Merlau and Mary Lantz); died 30 Mar 1912; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79807860
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51810
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Conrad Merlau was born 24 Nov 1844, , Germany (son of Johann Konrad "Conrad" Merlau and Maria Catherine Lantz); died 23 Mar 1933, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/80366444
    • Nationality: , Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51805
    • Immigration: 1861
    • Immigration: 1864, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1869, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    CONRAD MERLAU (By Record Correspondent)

    WELLESLEY, March 24-The death of Conrad Merlau, aged Wellesley resident, occurred yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emil Stroh. He was born in Germany on Nov. 24, 1844 and was therefore 89 years old.

    He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Stroh of Wellesley and one sister. Mrs. John Gerth of Linwood.

    The funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon from the house where a private service will be held to St. Paul's Lutheran church at two o'clock and thence to the North Easthope cemetery for interment. Rev. J. Hamester will be in charge of the services.

    Kitchener Daily Record 23 Mar 1933 pg 17

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    Oldest Citizen Dies.

    Mr. Conrad Merlau, the oldest citizen of our town, passed away last Thursday afternoon, quite unexpectedly, after a short illness. He was 89 years of age. Interment was made in the North Easthope Lutheran cemetery on Sunday afternoon.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 30 Mar 1933, p. 2

    Conrad married Mary Lantz 30 Dec 1888, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Lantz and Anna Maria "Mary" Merlau) was born 10 May 1849, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Lantz was born 10 May 1849, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Lantz and Anna Maria "Mary" Merlau); died 7 Mar 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81320418
    • Name: Mary Cook
    • Name: Mary Koch
    • Name: Mary Merlau
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-51806

    Notes:

    MRS. CONRAD MERLAU.

    The unexpected death of Mrs. Merlau, at her home near Nithburg early last Saturday morning, caused general sorrow in that vicinity where she was well known and respected. She had been suffering with a swollen limb but her sudden decease was due to a heart affection. She was in her 54th year, and was a sister of Mr. John Lansz, Philipsburg, Mrs. Kube of this village, being also a relative. Besides her husband she leaves a family of four children. The funeral, on Tuesday, drew out a large concourse, the remains being interred at Alles' cemetery.

    Wellesley Maple Leaf, March 12, 1903

    Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

    Children:
    1. Tena (Tina) Merlau was born Jun 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1992, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Jul 1992, St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Annie Jane Merlau was born 8 Jun 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. John Merlau was born 16 Oct 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died 30 Mar 1912; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johann Konrad "Conrad" Merlau was born 15 Sep 1812, Alsfeld, , Hessen, Germany; died 31 Mar 1898, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, North East Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81660483
    • Name: Conrad Merlau
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-108672
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Johann — Maria Catherine Lantz. Maria was born 19 Feb 1813, , Germany; died 14 Oct 1875; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, North East Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria Catherine Lantz was born 19 Feb 1813, , Germany; died 14 Oct 1875; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, North East Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81771955
    • Name: Maria Catherine Merlau
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115175

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Merlan was born 29 Apr 1837, Arnshain, , Hessen, Germany; died 12 Mar 1917, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter Anglican Cemetery, Brooksby, , Saskatchewan, Canada.
    2. Johannes "John" Merlau was born 9 Dec 1840, Arnshain, , Hessen, Germany; died 2 Apr 1888; was buried , Brunk Cemetery, Marion, Marion Co., Kansas.
    3. 2. Conrad Merlau was born 24 Nov 1844, , Germany; died 23 Mar 1933, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna Maria Merlau was born 29 Apr 1852, , Germany; died 24 Apr 1937, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Heinrich "Henry" Merlau was born 26 Jan 1856, Arnshain, , Hessen, Germany; died 15 Jul 1919, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, North East Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Heinrich "Henry" Lantz was born 20 Dec 1820, , Germany; died 19 Jun 1893; was buried , St. James Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Township, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Henry Lantz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115176
    • Residence: 1846, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Heinrich married Anna Maria "Mary" Merlau 8 Nov 1846, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna was born 31 Aug 1824, , Germany; died 17 Apr 1905, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Township, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Maria "Mary" Merlau was born 31 Aug 1824, , Germany; died 17 Apr 1905, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Township, Perth Co., Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Maria "Mary" Lantz
    • Name: Maria Merlow
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-115287
    • Residence: 1846, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Lantz was born 14 Feb 1847, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 May 1928, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. James Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, North Easthope Township, Perth Co., Ontario.
    2. 3. Mary Lantz was born 10 May 1849, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1903, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherine Lantz was born 2 Oct 1851, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 19 Oct 1940, Ratzburg, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Church Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, Perth County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Emma Lantz was born 13 Oct 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Bertha Philomena "Mina" Lanz was born 7 Nov 1868, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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