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Emma Catherine Forler

Female 1879 - 1935  (55 years)


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  1. 1.  Emma Catherine Forler was born 22 Apr 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob K. Forler and Maria Juliana "Mary" Koch); died 14 Jan 1935, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Emma Catherine Kress
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52022
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Dryer
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoe Maker, Shop
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1935, 144 Albert St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Emma married Adam Kress 3 Mar 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adam (son of George Adam "Adam" Kress and Catharine Schmitt) was born 12 Mar 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 5 Apr 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1939, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob K. Forler was born 10 Nov 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Dec 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes "John" Forler and Catharine "Katie" Krieger); died 17 Feb 1913, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43235P
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
    • Residence: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Retired: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    JACOB K. FORLER

    On Monday morning, Feb. 17th, the death took place at Wellesley, of Mr. Jacob K. Forler, at the age of 78 years, 3 months and 7 days. Mr. Forler had been indisposed for several days, but his condition was not considered serious, and his sudden death came as a great shock to his many friends.

    Deceasced was born in Wilmot Township in 1834. He was married to Maria Koch, who predeceased him 12 years ago: They moved to Wellesley about 56 years ago and lived there up to the time of his death. Eleven, children, six sons and five daughters were wore born to them. Two daughters predeceased him, one in infancy and Henry Duench of Berlin about 3 years ago. The surviving, children are John, Berlin; Mrs. J O'Donell, Yale, Mich,; George New Hambur; Jacob, of Berlin; Mrs. H. Schmidt, of Hampstead; Henry and William, of Wellesley; Louis of Detroit; and Emma, of Berlin. Besides the one brothers Christian, of Elmwood, 35 grand children and 8 great grand children are left to mourn his loss.

    The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19 th to the Missouri Lutheran cemetery.

    Jacob married Maria Juliana "Mary" Koch 27 May 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of Koch) was born 9 May 1838, Neustrelitz, , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died 10 Jan 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Maria Juliana "Mary" Koch was born 9 May 1838, Neustrelitz, , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany (daughter of Koch); died 10 Jan 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Juliana "Mary" Forler
    • Name: Mary Julia Koch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52093P
    • Residence: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    FORLER - In Wellesley village, on Thursday, Jan. 10th, 1901, Mary Koch, wife of Mr. Jacob K. Forler, aged 62 years, eight months and one day.

    The death of Mrs. Forler, early last Tuesday morning, although not unexpected, created a profound sensation of sorrow in this village where she has continuously resided for 43 years and has always been held in the very highest esteem. She was born in Neustrelitz, Mechlenberg Schwerein, Germany, and came to Canada with her father in 1854, settling at Petersburg. In 1856 she was married to Mr. Forler in Berlin, removing to this village two years later where they have resided ever since. Besides her bereaved husband she leaves a sorrowing family of ten children Mrs. Henry Duench, George, Henry, William and Emma, in Wellesley; Jon, in Wiarton; Mrs. Jas. O'Donnell, Yale Mich.; Mrs. Henry Smith, Hamstead; Jacob, Ayr; and Louis, of Detroit. All the children were at her bedside when she passed away. Mrs. Forler was taken ill in the latter part of June last since which time she has never been able to leave her bed. The funeral occurred on Sunday, Rev. D. Lochner conducting the impressive services in the presence of an immense congregation, many people not being able t get into the church. Deceased's six sons acted as pallbearers. Among the relatives and friends present at the funeral from a distance were: Mr. Chris Forler (brother of Mr. J. K. Forler) of Southampton, and his son, Alvin, of Wiarton; Mrs. Hammill, and Mr. Rothaermal, of Milverton; Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid, Newton; Mr. Jacob Hammill, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Seigner, and Mr. Alex Hahn, New Hamburg; Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Hammill, and C. Hammill and daughter, of Stratford; Mr. Pfanner, Philipsburg; Mr. Kress and Mrs. Jno. Wagner, St. Agatha; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doersam, Pole; Mr. Thos. O'Donnell and Miss Maggie McDougall, Gudshill, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Killer, of Linwood.


    Wellesley Maple Leaf Jan 17 1901 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Christina Forler was born 28 Feb 1857, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jul 1910, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John K. Forler was born 14 Aug 1858, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jul 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Catherina Forler was born 4 Dec 1860, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1864, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Juliana Forler was born 19 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1923, Brockway, St. Clair, Michigan, USA; was buried , Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yale, St. Clair, Michigan, United States.
    5. George K. Forler was born 19 Oct 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1937, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Johann K. Forler was born Mar 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died , Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Maria Elisabeth Caroline "Mary" Forler was born 3 Mar 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1943; was buried , St. James Lutheran Cemetery, Mennonite Corner, North East Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Henry K. Forler was born 29 Jun 1870, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Mar 1931, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. William John Forler was born 6 Apr 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Nov 1943, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Louis Forler was born 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. 1. Emma Catherine Forler was born 22 Apr 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1935, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johannes "John" Forler was born 21 Mar 1801, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 5 Feb 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: John Forler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43236
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tavern Keeper
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist

    Johannes — Catharine "Katie" Krieger. Catharine was born 24 Jun 1796, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 May 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Catharine "Katie" Krieger was born 24 Jun 1796, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 May 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-398639
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Last Thursday passed away one of the pioneers of Wellesley in the person on Mrs. Katy Forler widow of the late John Forler, whom she survived about twenty seven years. Deceased was a native of Elsasse Lorreine and came to this country in 1828, settled in Wilmot and afterwards moved to Wellesley,where she has resided ever since. Mrs. Forler was a woman much respected and beloved by all who knew her, a consistent member of the Lutheran Church, and has reached the age of 92 years. The funeral was held on Saturday 2 and was largely attended by the neighbours and family.

    New Hamburg Independent

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    On May 31, Catharine, widow of Johannes Forler who pre-deceased her 27 years ago, died in Wilmot at the great age of 91 years, 11 months and 8 days. She emigrated 60 years ago from Alsace and is survived by numerous descendants - 4 children, 50 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren.

    Berliner Journal

    Children:
    1. Catherine Forler was born 23 Mar 1825, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1901; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States.
    2. Margaretha Forler was born 31 Jan 1828, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 26 Nov 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John K. Forler was born 30 Nov 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George K. Forler was born 26 Jul 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1909, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA; was buried , Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States.
    5. Maria "Mary" Forler was born 21 Jul 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 16 Mar 1834, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1873, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 2. Jacob K. Forler was born 10 Nov 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Dec 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1913, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian Forler was born 18 Feb 1837, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1921, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christine Forler was born 19 Jul 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1865, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Neustadt, Grey Co., Ontario.

  3. 6.  Koch was born Abt 1808; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-105621
    • Immigration: 1854, , Canada

    Notes:

    Came to Petersburg in 1854

    Children:
    1. 3. Maria Juliana "Mary" Koch was born 9 May 1838, Neustrelitz, , Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died 10 Jan 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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