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

Harold Jacob Burke

Male 1890 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Harold Jacob Burke was born 17 Apr 1890, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Frederick Burke and Lydia Ann Hunsicker); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2810.13
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Harold — Maude Hodgson. Maude (daughter of Robert Hodgson and Hannah Towell) was born 4 Apr 1899, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Apr 1945, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Frederick Burke was born 23 Aug 1836, , Germany (son of John Burke and Elisabeth); died 13 Feb 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Frederick Burke
    • Name: Frederick Burki
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2810.6
    • Immigration: 1852, , Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1852, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1856
    • Occupation: 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; lime burner
    • Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lime Burner
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lime Burner
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lime Burner
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    John married Lydia Ann Hunsicker 9 Jul 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Isaac Z. Hunsicker and Magdalena Erb) was born 12 Apr 1844, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1925, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Aug 1925, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lydia Ann Hunsicker was born 12 Apr 1844, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Isaac Z. Hunsicker and Magdalena Erb); died 16 Aug 1925, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Aug 1925, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lydia Ann Burke
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2810.5
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    Lydia Ann Hunsicker, "is married to Frederick Burke. They reside in Preston and have seven children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Millie Carlotta "Charlotte" "Lottie" Burke was born 9 Nov 1876, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Mar 1958, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1958, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. John Frederick Burke was born 20 Jan 1878, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1957, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Dec 1957, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William Erb Burke was born 6 Aug 1879, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Nov 1948, Golden Valley, Pringle Twp., Parry Sound District, Ontario; was buried 18 Nov 1948, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Annie Amelia Burke was born 28 Mar 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1882, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Emma Maude Burke was born 28 Apr 1885, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1886; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Robert "Harry" Burke was born CALC 4 Jun 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Apr 1890, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 1. Harold Jacob Burke was born 17 Apr 1890, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Burke was born Abt 1806, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-11647

    John — Elisabeth. Elisabeth was born Abt 1806, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elisabeth was born Abt 1806, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Elisabeth Burke
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-11648

    Children:
    1. 2. John Frederick Burke was born 23 Aug 1836, , Germany; died 13 Feb 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Isaac Z. HunsickerIsaac Z. Hunsicker was born 20 Jan 1803, , USA; died 22 May 1870, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2810.1
    • Occupation: 1839, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; school teacher
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teacher
    • Artifact: 1860; House Blessing - Fraktur
    • Death: 23 May 1870, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Artifact:
    Large, detailed House Blessing (Haus Segen) written in German script and decorated. The text at the very top reads: "Christlicher haus Segen/ Nebst der/Zwolf Stunden Gedachtuisz/ Zu finden in der Stadt Berlin, By. I. Z. Hunsicker". The text is contained in twelve small hearts around one large central heart. There is also text in two rectangles at the bottom. The borders of the hearts are decorated with diamonds. There are other decorations of leaves, flowers and bows among the hearts. The whole drawing is contained in a large border of hearts. The text and drawings are painted in red, brown, green and yellow. This piece was done by Isaac Z. Hunsicker. Source: Joseph Schneider Haus Museum

    Isaac married Magdalena Erb 7 Apr 1839, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of John S. Erb and Maria Bricker) was born 12 Feb 1821, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1854; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Magdalena Erb was born 12 Feb 1821, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John S. Erb and Maria Bricker); died 3 Aug 1854; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Hunsicker
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2810
    • Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Magdalena Erb, "was born in February, 1821. She was married to Isaac Z. Hunsicker who was born January 20th, 1803, and died May 22nd, 1870. She died August 3rd, 1854. To them were born five children."


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. Mary Ann Hunsicker was born 8 Aug 1842, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Apr 1843, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Lydia Ann Hunsicker was born 12 Apr 1844, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1925, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 19 Aug 1925, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Charlotte Hunsicker was born 5 Oct 1845, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John Henry Hunsicker was born 15 Oct 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Aug 1854; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Jacob E. Hunsicker was born 17 Oct 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  John S. Erb was born 4 Sep 1795, , Pennsylvania, USA (son of John Erb and Magdalena Schantz); died 19 May 1873; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74387043
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2809
    • Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman

    Notes:

    John S. Erb, "the second son of John and Magdalena Erb, was born September 4th, 1795, and was married to Polly, eldest daughter of John and Anna (Erb) Bricker. She was born September 1st, 1797, and died August 4th, 1876. They resided at Preston, Ontario, where Mr. Erb was engaged in farming for many years. He died May 19th, 1873. To them was born a family of five children"


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    John — Maria Bricker. Maria (daughter of John Bricker and Anna "Nancy" Erb) was born 1 Sep 1797, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania; died 4 Aug 1876; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Maria Bricker was born 1 Sep 1797, Cumberland Co., Pennsylvania (daughter of John Bricker and Anna "Nancy" Erb); died 4 Aug 1876; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Erb
    • Name: Mary Bricker
    • Name: Polly Bricker
    • Eby ID Number: 00016-1253

    Notes:

    Polly Bricker," the eldest daughter of John and Annie Bricker, was born September 1st, 1797. She was married to John S. Erb who was born September 4th, 1876. To them were born five children".


    Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

    Children:
    1. 7. Magdalena Erb was born 12 Feb 1821, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Aug 1854; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Joseph H. B. Erb was born 20 Jun 1824, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1870, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elias Erb was born 22 Jan 1827, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Feb 1885; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ephraim B. Erb was born 16 Jul 1829, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Ann Erb was born 4 Jan 1837, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Jul 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.