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Helen Caroline Elizabeth Forler

Female 1903 - Yes, date unknown


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  1. 1.  Helen Caroline Elizabeth Forler was born Jun 1903, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of William John Forler and Carolina F. Meyer); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164739
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Helen — . [Group Sheet]

    Helen married Carl H. Alles 18 Sep 1926, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carl (son of Henry Alles and Elizabeth Knapp) was born 1900, Michigan, United States; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William John Forler was born 6 Apr 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob K. Forler and Maria Juliana "Mary" Koch); died Nov 1943, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52018
    • Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dyer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dyer Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dyer, Woolen Mill
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    William John Forler, 71, died suddenly at his home in Galt last week after a lingering illness. He was born in Wellesley and lived there until about ten years ago when he went to Galt.

    He was a dyer by trade, working with the Reiner Woollen Mills in Wellesley for 40 years and with Charles Turnbull Knitting Company in Galt. He was an active member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, supervisor of the Sunday School and choir leader.

    He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Caroline Meyer, four daughters, Mrs. Arthur Schaff, Petersburg Road, Mrs. Carl Alles, Detroit, Mrs. A. B. White, Toronto, and Ruth at home; one son, Howard, Galt, and 5 grandchildren. A son, Walter, predeceased him 19 years ago.

    Funeral services were held on Sunday from his residence to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellesley and interment took place in the adjoining cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent 26 Nov 1943

    William married Carolina F. Meyer 23 Jun 1897, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Carolina (daughter of William Meier and Carolina Friederike Marie Ahrendt) was born 18 Nov 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Carolina F. Meyer was born 18 Nov 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of William Meier and Carolina Friederike Marie Ahrendt); died 10 Jan 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Carolina F. Forler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52019
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1948, 112 McNaughton St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1948, 112 McNaughton St., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    FORLER, Mrs. Caroline, Galt, Ont, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 1948, Caroline Meyer, widow of William J. Forler, in her 70th year Funeral from the residence, 112 McNaughton St., Gait, on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1:30 p.m., to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wellesley, at 3 p.m. In in St. Paul's Cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 12 Jan 1948 kpg 13

    Children:
    1. Esther Wilhelmina Forler was born 3 Sep 1899, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1983, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Walter Forler was born Mar 1900, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 1. Helen Caroline Elizabeth Forler was born Jun 1903, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Howard Forler was born Jul 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Charlotte Forler was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ruth Julia Forler was born 13 Oct 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Nov 1988, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  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. 5.  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. 2. 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. Emma Catherine Forler was born 22 Apr 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1935, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  William Meier was born 17 Oct 1847, , Mecklenburg, Germany; died 10 Jun 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: William Meyer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164610
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer in Hotel
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Immigration: 1973

    Notes:

    Wellesley.

    The death took place here on Thursday last of William Meyer at the age of 72 years, 7 months and 24 days. Deceased was born in Mecklenburg, Germany and came to this country about 48 years ago. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon.

    New Hamburg Independent, June 18, 1920

    William — Carolina Friederike Marie Ahrendt. Carolina was born 13 Jun 1849, , Germany; died 18 Sep 1916; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Carolina Friederike Marie Ahrendt was born 13 Jun 1849, , Germany; died 18 Sep 1916; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Carolina Friederike Marie Meier
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-164612
    • Immigration: 1873
    • Residence: 1911, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Wilhelmina "Mina" Meyer was born 1870, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Henry Meyer was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Christina Meyer was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 3. Carolina F. Meyer was born 18 Nov 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Jan 1948, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Anna W. Meier was born 2 Dec 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1920, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Gethsemene Lutheran Cemetery, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
    6. Martha Sophia Johanna Meyer was born 26 Feb 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Elina Meyer was born Mar 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  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. 9.  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

    _________________

    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. 4. 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. 10.  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. 5. 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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