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

Edith E. Kranz

Female 1900 - 1949  (48 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Edith E. Kranz was born 23 Sep 1900, Winchester, Stormont, Dundas County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Adam Kranz and Catherine Germann); died 19 Feb 1949; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166052


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Adam Kranz was born 23 Oct 1858, , Germany; died 28 Jan 1909, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-318611
    • Residence: 1887, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cabinet Maker
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Adam married Catherine Germann 31 Aug 1887, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Julius Germann and Elizabeth Gleiser) was born 28 Sep 1865, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1927, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine Germann was born 28 Sep 1865, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Julius Germann and Elizabeth Gleiser); died 5 Mar 1927, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catharina Germann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152329
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Julius Kranz was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Charles Robert "Bob" Kranz was born 9 Feb 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1966, Sebastopol, Sonoma, California, United States; was buried , Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, San Mateo, California, United States.
    3. Arthur John Kranz was born 17 Nov 1896, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Edith E. Kranz was born 23 Sep 1900, Winchester, Stormont, Dundas County, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1949; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Julius Germann was born 13 Oct 1840, Atlantic Ocean (son of Charles H. Germann and Susanna Koch); died 5 Apr 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/237243244
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-411228
    • Immigration: 1840, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lath Maker
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1864, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saddler
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saddler
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 28 Duke St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    JULIUS GERMANN Julius Germann passed away early on Monday after an iness of the past ten days. He was one of the oldest business men left, having retired about 15 years ago. He celebrated his 80th birthday last October. He has always enjoyed good health until his recent sickness. He was one of the oldest members of Germania Lodge and was a faithful member of the Lucheren church, being a member of the church choir for 25 years in his earlier days. He was of a quiet disposition, a lover of home life, and most happy when surrounded by good music and song. He leaves a widow, 4 daughters and 2 sons, 12 grand- children and 1 great grandchild.
    The funeral took place on Wednesday, 2.30 p.m. from the family residence, 28 Duke St.

    The Chonicle Telegraph 7 Apr 1921 pg 4

    Julius married Elizabeth Gleiser 15 Sep 1864, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Johann Georg "George" Gleiser and Anna Catharina "Catherine" Wilker) was born 28 Dec 1847, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Elizabeth Gleiser was born 28 Dec 1847, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Johann Georg "George" Gleiser and Anna Catharina "Catherine" Wilker); died 22 Jun 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Germann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74971
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1864, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 28 Duke St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Mrs Elizabeth Germann

    A well known and aged resident of Waterloo passed away on Friday In the person of Elizabeth Gleiser. widow of the late Julius German, following a lingering in her 82nd year. She had been a lifelong citizen of the town where she was highly regarded. Surviving her are two sons and three daughters: Charles of Kitchener. Harry of Waterloo. Mrs. P. Bellinger, Toronto. Mrs. Hugh Rennie, London .Elizabeth at home also two sisters Mrs. John Seyler of Palmerston and Miss C. Gleiser of Waterloo. Her husband predeceased her seven years. The funeral was held on Sunday from her late residence to Mount Hope cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle 28 Jun 1928 pg 5

    Children:
    1. 3. Catherine Germann was born 28 Sep 1865, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1927, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Christina Germann was born 3 Mar 1867, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Sep 1931; was buried , Prospect Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Julia Augusta Germann was born 1869, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    4. Charles Henry Germann was born 28 Dec 1872, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. George Friedrich Germann was born CALC 13 Jan 1875, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1877, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Allen "Harry" Germann was born 24 May 1878, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Jan 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Edith Drewitt was born 25 Nov 1882, , England; died 31 Jan 1934, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Charles H. Germann was born 1801, , Germany (son of Germann); died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Carl German
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126351
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
    • Occupation: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Yeoman

    Charles — Susanna Koch. Susanna was born CALC 12 Feb 1809, , Germany; died 20 Dec 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Susanna Koch was born CALC 12 Feb 1809, , Germany; died 20 Dec 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Susanna Germann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-126352
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Freida Germann was born 1838, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Friedrich Charles "Frederick" Germann was born 9 May 1839, , Germany; died 1 Jul 1867, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Julius Germann was born 13 Oct 1840, Atlantic Ocean; died 5 Apr 1921, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Friedrich Charles "Charles" Germann was born 1843, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Dec 1908, , New Zealand; was buried , Paterangi Cemetery, Te Awamutu, Waipa District, Waikato, New Zealand.
    5. Christian German was born 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Augusta German was born 1848, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Johann Georg "George" Gleiser was born 11 Feb 1815, Schweinsburg, , Hessen, Germany; died 21 Apr 1894, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: George Gleiser
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74968
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: Jun 1841
    • Residence: 9 Jun 1841, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; tailor
    • Elected Office: 1859, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo City
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailor
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    GLEISER - On April 21, at Waterloo, George Gleiser, aged 78 years, 2 months and 10 days.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 26 Apr 1894, p. 8

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    DEATH OF MR GLEISER.

    Mr. George Gleiser, one of the oldest and most respected residents of Waterloo died very suddenly last Saturday afternoon of heart failure. He went to the Lutheran church about 2 o'clock with his son Mr. Peter Gleiser, to be present at the funeral services of the late Mrs. Decher. On his way thither he complained of pain in the chest. Arrived at the church he was about to sit down in a pew but fell on the floor. Helping hands at once raised him and a medical man was sent for, who, after a short examination, found that the spark of life had fled.

    Mr. Gleiser was born on the 11th of February, 1815, at Schweinsburg, KurHessen, emigrated to America in 1841, came to Waterloo on the 8th of June of the same year where he resided up to the time of his death. He was married to Anna Catherine Wilker who died on the 10th of July 1889. Seven children were the fruit of this marriage, of whom one died in its infancy. He leaves behind him 2 sons and 4 daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral on Tuesday afternoon was very largely attended and showed the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his fellow citizens.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 26 Apr 1894, p. 5

    Johann married Anna Catharina "Catherine" Wilker 24 Dec 1841, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of Johann Jost Wilker and Anna Christina "Christina" Hoffmeier) was born CALC 5 Jun 1822, , Hessen, Germany; died 10 Jul 1889, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Anna Catharina "Catherine" Wilker was born CALC 5 Jun 1822, , Hessen, Germany (daughter of Johann Jost Wilker and Anna Christina "Christina" Hoffmeier); died 10 Jul 1889, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Catharina "Catherine" Gleiser
    • Name: Catherine Wilker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74969
    • Residence: 1841, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Peter Gleiser was born 14 Aug 1843, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Feb 1920; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Elizabeth Gleiser was born 28 Dec 1847, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1928, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christina Gleiser was born 1849, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1932; was buried , Palmerston Cemetery, Palmerston, Wellington Co., Ontario.
    4. Catharina Gleiser was born May 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1929.
    5. Margaret Gleiser was born 26 Oct 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1916, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Gleiser was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.