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

Birdie May Klein

Female 1879 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Birdie May Klein was born 6 Oct 1879, Of, Marion Co., Kansas (daughter of Samuel Klein and Angeline Elizabeth "Angie" Kraft); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00069-4184.2


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Samuel Klein was born 15 Sep 1855, , Wabash Co., Indiana; died 10 Oct 1928; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00069-4184.1

    Samuel married Angeline Elizabeth "Angie" Kraft 19 Aug 1877. Angeline (daughter of John Kraft and Angeline Hermance) was born 10 Oct 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1954; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Angeline Elizabeth "Angie" Kraft was born 10 Oct 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Kraft and Angeline Hermance); died 21 Jul 1954; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA.

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    • Name: Angeline Elizabeth "Angie" Klein
    • Eby ID Number: 00069-4184
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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    Angeline E. Kraft, "was born October 10th, 1858. She was married to Samuel Kline, August 19th, 1877. They are engaged in farming in Marion County, Kansas, and have a family of three children, namely: Birdie May, born October 6th, 1879, Harry and Helen (twins), born February 17th, 1892."


    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a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character.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. 1. Birdie May Klein was born 6 Oct 1879, Of, Marion Co., Kansas; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Helen Klein was born 17 Feb 1892, Of, Marion Co., Kansas; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Harry Rae Klein was born 17 Feb 1893, Of, Marion Co., Kansas; died 17 May 1967; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  John Kraft was born 8 May 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Kraft and Magdalena Bechtel); died 16 Sep 1886, , Marion Co., Kansas; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00069-4177
    • Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1880, Gale, Marion Co., Kansas; farmer

    Notes:

    John Kraft, "fourth and youngest son of John and Magdalena (Bechtel) Kraft, was born May 8th, 1824. On October 10th, 1848, he was married to Angeline, daughter of Morgan L. and Harriet (Babcock) Hermance. She is a twin sister to Mrs. Abraham C. Clemmer and was born July 2nd, 1828. After their marriage they moved on the west half of lot No. 112, German Company's Tract, about a mile east of Bridgeport, Waterloo County, Ontario. Here they resided until the beginning of March, 1874, when they moved to near Marion, Marion County, Kansas, where he followed farming until his death which took place September 16th, 1886. They had a family of twelve children, of whom six died in infancy."



    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.].

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    Sketch of John Kraft, author and location unknown

    John Kraft now deceased, the subject of this sketch, was born in Waterloo Co., Ontario,Canada, May 8,1824. He was of German and Pennsylvania Dutch parentage and was reared in his native birthplace. His death occurred September 10, 1886 and his passing was lamented by all who knew him.

    Sept.10,1848, John Kraft and Angeline Hermance, a fine lady of German and Irish decent born July 2, 1828 at Beverly, Canada, were married and settled near his birthplace on a farm. He had purchased the land in 1868 and lived there at length, where he was well and favorably known in the county. He held the office of Township Treasurer for many years. John Kraft was a member of the Mennonite Church but he was not narrow-minded and could work amicably with other denominations. March 11, 1874 he came to Kansas and settled on Mud Creek, six miles northwest of Marion Kansas in Gale Township on a homestead . The Kraft family with two other families were the first Canadians to settle around Marion, Kansas. John Kraft was a farmer, devoting his entire time to farming exclusively, therefore he cultivated his farm to a high degree. Angeline Kraft, the widow, now resides on this farm which at his death was sold to D.L. Yeagley. The children left by John are as follows: Caroline Amelia--Mrs Richard Harold, Gale Twp.,Marion Co.,Kansas Hannah C. Snider-Mrs. Amos Snider May City , Iowa Angeline Elizabeth--Mrs Sam Kline, Clark Twp.,Marion Co.,Kansas Eliza Ann--Mrs D.L. Yeagley Gale Twp.,Marion Co., Kansas Charles Allen--Living temporarily in Canada

    Harriet Matilda--a milliner and dressmaker living in Marion, Kansas

    John married Angeline Hermance 10 Feb 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Morgan L. Hermance and Harriet Babcock) was born 2 Jul 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1925, , Kansas; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Angeline Hermance was born 2 Jul 1828, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Morgan L. Hermance and Harriet Babcock); died 5 Oct 1925, , Kansas; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA.

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    • Name: Angeline Hermanns
    • Name: Angeline Kraft
    • Eby ID Number: 00069-4177.1
    • Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Magdalena Kraft was born 7 Mar 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Kraft was born 9 Jun 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Aaron Kraft was born 21 May 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Caroline Kraft was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John Kraft was born 6 Dec 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Caroline Amelia Kraft was born 14 Nov 1854, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Hannah Cornelia Kraft was born 30 Nov 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Jan 1943; was buried , Harrison Cemetery, May City, Osceola, Iowa, United States.
    8. 3. Angeline Elizabeth "Angie" Kraft was born 10 Oct 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1954; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA.
    9. Eliza Ann Kraft was born 18 Jun 1860, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Apr 1947, , Kansas; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA.
    10. John Henry Kraft was born 25 Apr 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Harriet Matilda Kraft was born 27 Oct 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1937; was buried , Greenlawn Cemetery, Farmington, San Juan, New Mexico, United States.
    12. Josephine H. Kraft was born 28 Jun 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Charles Allen Kraft was born 27 Mar 1869, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1930, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  John Kraft was born 14 Feb 1771, Auspack, Prussia, Germany; died 9 Apr 1844; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00069-4147
    • Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 112, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    John Kraft, "was a native of Auspack, Prussia, Germany, where he was born February 14th, 1771. He emigrated to America in 1806, landing at Philadelphia he wended his way to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he formed an acquaintance with parties who were making preparations to move to Canada. Not finding things in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to his expectations, he joined one of these parties among whom was George Eby, and came to Canada. This was in 1806, the same year he came to America. Being a tailor by trade he soon formed an acquaintance with all the settlers of Waterloo. In those days the tailors used to go from house to house making garments for the people, thus having an opportunity to form an acquaintance with all. On February 7th, 1808, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of George (Yarrick) Bechtel. She was born February 19th, 1789, and died November 17th, 1866. He died April 9th, 1844. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm known as the "Old Abe Moyer Farm" about one and one-half miles south of Berlin. Here they resided for some years, then they sold their farm and purchased lot No. 112, German Company's Tract, situated east of Bridgeport. Their old homestead is now in possession of their grandson, Moses Kraft. Here they resided until their deaths. They were blessed with a family of four 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 married Magdalena Bechtel 7 Feb 1808. Magdalena (daughter of George Bechtel and Elizabeth Mary) was born 19 Feb 1789, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Nov 1866, Near Bridgeport, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Magdalena Bechtel was born 19 Feb 1789, , Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of George Bechtel and Elizabeth Mary); died 17 Nov 1866, Near Bridgeport, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Magdalena Kraft
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0817

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    Magdalena Bechtel "the fourth daughter in the family, was born February 19th, 1789. On February 7th, 1808, she was married to John Kraft who was born February 14th, 1771, and died April 9th, 1844. they resided near Bridgeport, Ontario, where she died November 17th, 1866. They had a family of four 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. George B. Kraft was born 15 Feb 1809, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jan 1897, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA; was buried , Lakeside Cemetery, Caledonia, Kent, Michigan, USA.
    2. Jacob Kraft was born 7 Nov 1813, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1813; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Moses Kraft was born 23 Jun 1815, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 May 1831; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 6. John Kraft was born 8 May 1824, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Sep 1886, , Marion Co., Kansas; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA.

  3. 14.  Morgan L. Hermance was born Abt 1800, , Bavaria, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1959.2

    Morgan — Harriet Babcock. Harriet was born 7 Oct 1800, , England; died 15 Oct 1872; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Harriet Babcock was born 7 Oct 1800, , England; died 15 Oct 1872; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208735702
    • Name: Harriet Hermance
    • Name: Harriet Lawrason
    • Name: Harriet Main
    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1959.3

    Children:
    1. Caroline Hermance was born 2 Jul 1828, , Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1908; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Angeline Hermance was born 2 Jul 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1925, , Kansas; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA.