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Eli R. Brox

Male 1887 - 1962  (75 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Eli R. Brox was born 19 Apr 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Louis Brox and Carolina Randall); died 20 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6669
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Farm
    • Residence: 1911, Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Eli R. Brox
    Funeral service was held today for Eli R. Brox, 75, of 245 Franklin Ave., who died Thursday in K-W Hospital.
    Rev. J. H. Getz of Calvary Evangelical United Brethren Church conducted service at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home. Burial was in Elmira Mennonite Cemetery.
    Born in Woolwich Township, Mr. Brox, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brox. He had lived in Kitchener for 12 years.
    Surviving are five brothers, Jacob and Norman, both of Kitchener, John of Preston, Henry of Grand Ledge, Mich. and Addison of Evesham, Sask. and five sisters, Mrs. Annie Martin of Heidelberg. Mrs. Isaiah (Lydiann) Martin of Wallenstein. Mrs. A. B. (Lizzie) Brubacher of Kitchener, Mrs. Elam (Sarah) Bauman of Conestogo and Mrs. Christian (Selina) Brubacher of West Montrose.
    One brother, Noah, died in November.

    Waterloo Record-22 Dec 1962 pg 19


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Louis Brox was born 12 Jul 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jakob "Jacob" Brox and Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler); died 7 Jan 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1938, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6667
    • Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Notes:

    Louis Brox died Friday at the home of his son-in-law, Elias B. Martin, south of Hawkesville. Mrs. Brox was in his 77th year. His wife predeceased him 16 years ago.

    He is survived by seven sons, Eli at home, Henry, Detroit, Noah of Jordan, Addison in Luscar, Alta., Jacob and John, Kitchener, Norman, Freeport, and five daughters, Mrs. Christian Brubacher, West Montrose, Mrs. Elias B. Martin, near Hawkesville, Mrs. A.B. Brubacher, Bridgeport, Mrs Isaiah M. Martin, Hawkesville, Mrs. Elam Bauman, Waterloo. Two brothers, Jacob of Waterloo, Daniel, Spruce Grove, Alta., and two sisters, Mrs. Jacob Foerster, Elmira, and Mrs. Samuel Reist, Welaskwin, Alta., also survive.

    The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the home of his son-in-law, then to Elmira Mennonite church. Interment will take place in the adjoining cemetery.

    Louis married Carolina Randall 4 Oct 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carolina (daughter of Thomas Randall and Eva Margaret Schaefer) was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Carolina Randall was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Thomas Randall and Eva Margaret Schaefer); died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Carolina Brox
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.6668
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

    Children:
    1. Abbie Brox
    2. Jordan Brox died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Eli R. Brox was born 19 Apr 1887, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Selina Brox was born 9 May 1889, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Winterbourne Old Order Mennonite, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Annie Brox was born 15 Nov 1890, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Dec 1971, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Brox was born 4 Oct 1892, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Sep 1965, , Michigan, USA; was buried , Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Dewitt, Clinton, Michigan, United States.
    7. Noah R. Brox was born 9 Aug 1894, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1962, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Addison Brox was born 18 Sep 1895, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Jacob Brox was born 19 Jul 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brox was born 31 Jul 1900, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Breslau Mennonite Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. John Brox was born 1903, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Lydian Brox was born 24 Mar 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Nov 1994, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hawkesville Union Cemetery, Hawkesville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Sarah Brox was born May 1906, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Feb 1987, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Norman Randall Brox was born 8 Jan 1910, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jakob "Jacob" Brox was born 13 May 1826, Dilsberg, Baden, Germany; died 16 May 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229237
    • Name: Jacob Brox
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.66
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Another one of the old settlers of Woolwich was laid to rest on Sunday. We refer to Jakob Brox, who died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. William Dreisinger, in the village here. His death took place place here on Wednesday night. May 16 after less then two weeks illness. He died from bronchial trouble, having for years been afflicted with asthma. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany and came to Buffalo in 1849 where he was married to Catherine Ziegler. They came to Canada and for two years between St. Jacobs and Waterloo. Then they moved to Upper Woolwich where they lived for 37 years. Mr. Brox then sold his farm and moved to Elmira, where he lived the last 12 years. While living here one of his daughter died and about 2 years ago his wife. Fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs Brox, all of whom are living but the daughter mentioned above. There are 38 grandchildren living. The funeral took place on Sunday forenoon and the large attendance of relatives and aquaintances testified to the respect in which Mr. Brox was held.
    Deceased had reached the age of 78 years 11 months and 29 days.

    Jakob — Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler. Katharina was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229345
    • Name: Catharine Ziegler
    • Name: Katharina "Catharine" Brox
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10476
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John Brox was born 15 Jul 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1934, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharina "Katie" Brox was born 31 Jan 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Brox was born 24 Sep 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Nov 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1916; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Brox was born 6 Jan 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1895; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Brox was born 21 Jul 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1933; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Brox was born 22 Mar 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Samuel Brox was born 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 2. Louis Brox was born 12 Jul 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1938, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. William Brox was born 26 Jun 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel Brox was born 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Henry Brox was born 17 May 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Sarah Brox was born Abt 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Louisa Brox was born 7 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Annie Brox was born 16 Apr 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Thomas Randall was born 1810, , England (son of George Randall and Sarah); died 10 Jan 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: 00024-1937.66
    • Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ch. of England

    Notes:

    Thomas was supposedly was from Shipley, Sussex, England.

    Thomas married Eva Margaret Schaefer 7 Jan 1863, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Eva (daughter of Michael Schaefer and Maria Barbara) was born 1820, Ehnenga, Baden, Germany; died 16 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Eva Margaret Schaefer was born 1820, Ehnenga, Baden, Germany (daughter of Michael Schaefer and Maria Barbara); died 16 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Eva Margaret Kane
    • Name: Eva Margaret Randall
    • Name: Margaret Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56080
    • Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1863, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 3. Carolina Randall was born 10 Jul 1866, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1922; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  George Randall was born Abt 1790, of, England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75229

    George — Sarah. Sarah was born Abt 1790, of, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Sarah was born Abt 1790, of, England; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Sarah Randall
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76885

    Children:
    1. 6. Thomas Randall was born 1810, , England; died 10 Jan 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 14.  Michael Schaefer was born Abt 1795, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66307

    Michael — Maria Barbara. Maria was born Abt 1795, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Maria Barbara was born Abt 1795, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria Barbara Schaefer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-75228

    Children:
    1. 7. Eva Margaret Schaefer was born 1820, Ehnenga, Baden, Germany; died 16 Nov 1869, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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