Eda Philipina "Edith" Beckner

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• Name: Eda Philipina "Edith" Martin
• Name: Edith Beckner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168628
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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MARTIN, Edith (nee Beckner)

Passed away peacefully, on Sunday, Feb. 26, 1995, at St. Mary's Hospital, in her 93rd year.

Edith Martin was born and raised near Hawkesville in 1902 and later lived in Elmira and Kitchener. She was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church and was a proud employee of Seagram's where she worked for 21 years. She most recently resided at LaFontaine Retirement Home.

She is survived by her daughter, Gertrude Seiling and her son Erle Martin and his wife Anne, together with seven grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild.

Predeceased by her parents, Carolyn Oswald and Henry Beckner; her sister, Leona and her brother, Harry.

Visitation at the Schreiter- Sandrock Funeral Home & Chapel, 51 Benton at Church St., Kitchener, today (Tuesday), where the family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held from the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, March 1 at 2 p.m., Rev. James Bindernagel officiating. In- terment St. James Cemetery, Elmira.

Donations to St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, 911 Queen's Blvd., Kitchener, N2M 1P2 or K-W Hospital Foundation, 835 King St. W., Kitch- ener, N2G 1G3, would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

The Record Tue, Feb 28, 1995 Page 9

Eda married Emerson M. Martin 18 Mar 1924, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emerson (son of Christian F. Martin and Susannah Martin) was born 5 Sep 1899, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jan 1981, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Gertrude Irene Martin was born 15 Aug 1924; died 12 Aug 2014; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
2. Erle Martin died Yes, date unknown.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54477P
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1907, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1912, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 050, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Farm
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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HENRY BECKNER

Henry Beckner, 76, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Emmer- son Martin, 21 Rose St., Kitchener, on Wednesday morning, after a lengthy illness and having sustained sev- eral strokes. He had been living in Kitchener for about six months.

He farmed on the town line of Hawkesville until four years ago when he moved to the village. Mr. Beckner was a life-long member of St. James' Lutheran Church. Elmira.

He married the former Caroline Oswald of Woolwich 49 years ago. His wife and three children survive. They are Harry and Mrs. Arthur (Leona) Reist of Winterbourne and Mrs. Emerson (Edith) Martin of Kitchener. There also are six grand-children and, one great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Oscar Taylor of Vancouver and one brother Tilman of Detroit.

The remains are resting at Dreisinger's Funeral Home. Funeral ar- rangements have not yet been made.

Henry married Caroline Oswald 22 Feb 1898, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of Michael B. Oswald and Philipena Braun) was born 26 Jul 1870, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jul 1953, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Caroline Beckner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54478P
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1912, Woolwich Township German Company Tract 050, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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CAROLINE BECKNER

Mrs. Caroline Beckner, 82, of Hawkesville died Tuesday, July 21. She was the widow of Henry Beckner, who died in 1947.

After her marriage, she lived on a farm in Woolwich Township until 13 years ago when she and her husband retired to Hawkesville. She
was a member of St. James's Lutheran Church, Elmira.

Surviving are one son, Harry of Kitchener; two daughters, Mrs. A. (Leona) Reist of Kitchener and Mrs. E. M. (Edith) Martin of Elmira, six grandchildren and six great-grand-children.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Friday at 1 p.m. when removal was made to St. James's Church for funeral at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Henry Baetz officiating. Burial was in St. James's Cemetery.

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• Name: Heinrich "Henry" Boeckner
• Name: Henry Boeckner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-279891
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; laborer
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Henry Beckner

The death occurred at St. Jacobs on Friday of Henry Beckner in his 80th year, after a sudden illness. Surviving him are his wife, two sons, Henry of Hawkesville and Tillman of Detroit, and one daughter, Mrs. C. Kallar of Alberta; also one sister, Mrs. Chas. Stockfish of Milverton. The funeral was held on Tuesday. from the residence of his nephew, Jacob Mansz, of Heidelberg, to the Heidelberg Lutheran Church and cemetery for service and interment.

Waterloo Chronicle 20 Oct 1927 pg 5

Heinrich — Kathrine "Catherine" Huehn. Kathrine (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Huehn and Elizabeth Catherina Heimpel) was born 12 Oct 1850, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Jun 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Kathrine "Catherine" Beckner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-236745
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Mrs. Cathrine Beckner

The death occurred at the K-W Hospital at 10:00 am of Mrs. Cathrine Beckner, wife of the late Henry, Beckner, in her 78th year. The deceased who was born in Heidelberg. the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Huehn, was a member of the St. Matthew's Lutheran church. Her residence was at 64 Alma street. She leaves to mourn, one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Koehler, Swift Current. Saskatchewan, two sons, Henry of Elmira and Tillman of Detroit, alau two sisters, Mrs George Kahn, Waterloo and Mra. Noah Bowman of Preston. Two sons predeceased her. Funeral arrangements are pending arrival of the daughter from Saskatchewan.

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• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26258
• Immigration: 1847, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1849, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1878
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lot 50 German Company Tract
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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MR. M. B. OSWALD JOINS THE MAJORITY

PASSED AWAY ON SUNDAY LAST

There passed from life unto death, on Sunday, Nov. 13, a respected resident in the person of Mr. Michael B. Oswald. He was one of the pioneers of Woolwich and had reached the ripe old age of 89 years, 2 months and 10 days.

Mr. Oswald was born in Germany in the year 1832, in Wilgartsweisen, Rhine Phalz, Bavaria. He came to Canada when a youth of 15 years. His parents took up land in Woolwich Township. Mr. Oswald spent 66 years of his long life on the farm.

On December 22, 1856, he married Miss Philippine Braun and their union was blessed with twelve children, only four of whom are living. Mrs. Oswald died 7 years ago.

The surviving children are: Mr. Jacob Oswald and Mrs. Albert Lorch, of Elmira, Mrs. Henry Ott, of Listowel and Mrs. Henry Beckner on the old homestead.

A brother, Mr. Jacob Oswald, of Kitchener, survive him as do also 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Mr. Oswald was an industrious and intelligent man. He succeeded as a farmer and took a strong interest in every thing that would promote progress. He is credited with having been one of the founders of the Elmira and Woolwich Agricultural Society, was for many years a director and when age overtook him he was, in recognition of his services, made an Honorary President.

He had lived for sixteen years in Elmira and was a lifelong member of St. James' Lutheran Church.

His funeral was on Tuesday afternoon held and was largely attended by sorrowing friends. The funeral procession left the home of his son-in-law Mr. Henry Beckner, at 2 o'clock and proceeded to St. James' Church for services, with Rev. John Strempfer officiating; after which interment took place in the St. James' Church Cemetery.
Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. Jacob Oswald, Mr. Henry and Mr. Wm. Oswald, of Kitchener, Mr. Michael Braun of Neustadt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wells and Mrs. Gerbracht, of Ayton.

There were presented a number of floral offerings by relatives and friends, including a pillow from the children.

A good, useful life has closed and his death has called forth for the members of his family the sympathy of the community.

Michael married Philipena Braun 22 Dec 1856, , Ontario, Canada. Philipena (daughter of Georg Jakob "Jacob" Braun and Wilhelmine Prenkert) was born 29 Oct 1839, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Sep 1914, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Philipena Oswald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26259
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Another old resident of Elmira passed away early on Monday morning in the person of Philippena Braun, beloved wife of Mr. Michael B. Oswald, The deceased was born in Woolwich in 1839. In December 1856 she was married to Mr. Oswald and they shared the joys and sorrows of life for nearly sixty! years. To them were born 12 children. 6 died young and one after marriage. The following remain to mourn with their father in their hour bereavement: Mary (Mrs. A. Lorch), Eva (Mrs. Henry Ott, of Wallace), Caroline (Mrs. Henry Beckner), Jacob and Philippena who is still at home. There are also 18 grandchildren greatgrandchildren, and 2 sisters, Mrs. Philip Oswald, Elmira, and Mrs. Henry Otterbein, Michigan, and one brother, Jacob Braun, Vancouver. Mrs. Oswald had suffered long from that dread disease, cancer, having been ill in bed the last 14 weeks. Death came as a relief from all sickness and pain. The funeral was held on Wednesday afternoon and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends.

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• Name: Henry Beckner
• Name: Henry Boeckner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-279885
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Heinrich — Joanna Catharina "Catherine" Fleischauer. Joanna was born 25 Sep 1818, , Germany; died 6 Dec 1886, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Joanna Catharina "Catherine" Boeckner
• Name: Katherine Johanna Fleischauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-279886
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Henry Huehn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-226574
• Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Directory: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 07, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Directory: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession A Lot 07, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Heinrich — Elizabeth Catherina Heimpel. Elizabeth (daughter of Valentine Heimpel and Margaret Kern) was born 28 Jul 1830, Stumpertenrod, , Hessen, Germany; was christened 4 Aug 1830, Stumpertenrod, , Hessen, Germany; died 14 May 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Paul's Lutheran Cemetery, Erbsville, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Catherina Huehn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71146
• Residence: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Immigration: 1859, , Canada
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Death of Mrs. Huehn

An aged and respected resident of the County passed away near Rumelhardt on Sunday in the person of Elizabeth Huehn at the advanced age of 80 years, 9 months and 17 days. Deceased was born in Germary but had been a resident of this county for many years. Her husband predeceased her.

Three sons and three daughters survive, viz; George and Henry of Wellesley Tp., William of Wilmot Centre and Catherine (Mrs. Boeckner), St. Jacobs, Maggie (Mrs. Bowman) Preston and Mary (Mrs. Geo. Rahn) near Waterloo and also nineteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

The funeral took place Wedneslay at 9.30 .m. from the residence of Mr. Geo. Rahn near Rumelhardt to the Erbsville Lutheran church and cemetery for service and interment.

The Chronicle Telegraph 18 May 1911, p. 5

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• Name: Jacob Oswald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116921
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Johann — Catherine Bachman. Catherine was born 1803, , Germany; died Bef 1891. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine Oswald
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-116932
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Jacob Braun
• Name: Jacob Brown
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42853
• Residence: 1833, Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
• Occupation: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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A-1-167 Jacob Braun Letters of Administration by Wilhelmina Braun of the Township of Woolwich, widow of Jacob Braun, late of the Township of Woolwich, Yeoman, deceased, of the goods, chattels rights and credits which were of the aforesaid Jacob Braun, deceased, with Will annexed, and has made proof before the Judge of this Honorable court, that the said Jacob Braun is dead, having died on or about the First day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand, eight hundred and fifty eight, after first having made his Last Will and Testament, bearing date the 11^th day of March 1858, such Will being wanting in the appointment of an Executor or Executors. And whereas the said deceased at the time of his death was possessed of diverse goods, chattels, rights and credits within the said County, the administration whereof belongeth to this court and the above named petitioner, she being the widow of the said deceased and living within this Province and having furnished unto us a bond with security for the due performance of her duty, as such Adminstratrix. Now we do grant unto you, the said Wilhelmina Braun, full power to administer to the estate of the aforesaid Jacob Braun deceased, in accordance with his will annexed and also according to law and faithfully to demand recover and receive the debts which unto the said deceased whilst living and at the time of his death did belong, and to pay the just debts which the said deceased did owe, so far as his goods, chattels and credits will contend and the law shall bind you, hereby requiring you, the said Wilhelmina Braun to establish a just and true inventory of all and singular the personal estate of the said deceased into the Registry of this Court, when you shall be thereunto lawfully required..[The names of Lorenz Steffler and Michl. Oswald Jr., are written in the margin with £900 surities, Bond]

[Will of Jacob Braun, translated from the original German] :

…I, Jacob Braun, Farmer in the Township of Woolwich…First, it is my Will that six weeks after my death a public sale of the cattle, excepting a brown Mare, two cows in the selection, further 6 sheep and 3 hogs (which is the property of my wife) - shall take place, then shall the entire agricultural implements - such as wheat, peas, oats and hay be sold, excepting 4 tons of hay, fifty bushels of wheat, one hundred and fifty bushels of oats and twenty bushels of peas, which is the property of my wife. Further, I direct that the whole household furniture shall be the property of my wife. Then my Will is that out of the proceeds of the effects sold, all at present existing debts shall be paid, and the balance of the money my wife shall receive as her property. Further it is my Will that my wife shall from this day hence, for Twelve years, have the sole management of my two farms, on Lot 49 and Lot 48 : And then it is my will…my son Jacob Braun will have attained his twenty first year - that he shall receive the easterly side of Lot 49 consisting of one hundred and thirty acres of land, more or less, together with the buildings. However, I direct that my wife shall during her lifetime, retain her residence in this new house, namely the two easterly situated rooms, beside the kitchen, situated in the first story. My son Jacob Braun receives the aforesaid piece of land for the round sum of six thousand dollars, but goes in for a child's portion; he is then bound to pay the fourteenth part of said purchase sum annually, to his sisters or legitimate heirs, without interest, but should installments be due, then he must upon being requested, pay the legal interest due. I will that after the expiration of said twelve years. My wife shall annually receive of lot 48, also of lot 49, of each plan one hundred dollars, and the heirs are bound to give her this annually during her lifetime, without any deduction whatever - further, I direct that whereas my three married daughters, Elisabeth, Catharine and Phillipina Braun, at their marriage each receive forty dollars as their portion:- likewise the heir[?] yet under age, namely, Jacob, Eva and Caroline Braun, on becoming of age, each, in the first place to receive forty dollars out of my estate, without lessening their portion of inheritance. Further, I direct that my son Jacob Braun, on becoming of age shall receive one hundred dollars in remembrance of his deceased brother Frederick Braun.

Witnessed by Frederick Dreysinger and Jacob Werth
Will dated 11^th March 1858
Approved and entered 17^th April 1858
Died 1^st April 1858
No Inventory

Georg married Wilhelmine Prenkert 12 Feb 1829, Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany. Wilhelmine (daughter of Conrad Prenket and Margaret Roth) was born 1807, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Wilhelmina Ranket? Breuket? Prenkest
• Name: Wilhelmine Braun
• Name: Wilhelmine Schlueter
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84595
• Residence: 1833, Wilgartswiesen, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
• Residence: 1851, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran