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

Maria Sophia Hertfelder

Female 1905 - 1977  (71 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Maria Sophia Hertfelder was born 10 Feb 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Hertfelder and Mary Catharine "Katie" Zinkhann); died 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Maria Sophia Wilson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173659
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheron
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saleslady
    • Residence: 1921, 184 Louisa St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Maria married J. Alexander "Alex" Wilson 5 Apr 1924, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. J. (son of Adam Wilson and Margaret Ann Ducklow) was born 23 Jun 1897, Donegal, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; died 1956, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Hertfelder was born 14 Aug 1863, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Wilhelm "William" Hertfelder and Kunigunda); died 17 Nov 1913, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56229196
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98432
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand Planer
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand, Planing Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    George in his marriage list parents as unknown and his foster mother was Mrs. Kunigunda Hertfelder.

    George married Mary Catharine "Katie" Zinkhann 8 May 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Jacob Zinkhann and Carolina Anna "Annie" Makey) was born 17 Jul 1869, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Catharine "Katie" Zinkhann was born 17 Jul 1869, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Zinkhann and Carolina Anna "Annie" Makey); died 6 Feb 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56236823
    • Name: Catharine Zinkann
    • Name: Katie Zinkan
    • Name: Mary Catharine "Katie" Hertfelder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-98434
    • Residence: 1871, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 184 Louisa St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Anna Hertfelder was born Between 1888 and 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Emma Louise Hertfelder was born 6 Sep 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 May 1905, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Ella Georgina Hertfelder was born 20 Jun 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1939, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Sarah Susannah "Sadie" Hertfelder was born 17 Mar 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1953, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmdale Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario.
    5. Annie Elizabeth Hertfelder was born 14 Oct 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Dorothy "Dora" Hertfelder was born 11 Oct 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Mar 1899, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Violet Matilda Hertfelder was born 1 Feb 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1979, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 1. Maria Sophia Hertfelder was born 10 Feb 1905, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Friedrick George Hertfelder was born 20 Jul 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Apr 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Lillian Hertfelder was born Jan 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Wilhelm "William" Hertfelder was born 20 Mar 1813, , Germany; died 21 Oct 1869, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56533826
    • Name: Gundel Hertfelder
    • Name: William Hertfelder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137688
    • Occupation: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist

    Wilhelm — Kunigunda. Kunigunda was born CALC 12 Nov 1822, , Bavaria, Germany; died 12 Apr 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Kunigunda was born CALC 12 Nov 1822, , Bavaria, Germany; died 12 Apr 1900, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62399271
    • Name: Gunta
    • Name: Kunigunda Hertfelder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-138932
    • Residence: 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Baptist
    • Residence: 1900, Styx St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. 2. George Hertfelder was born 14 Aug 1863, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Nov 1913, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Jacob Zinkhann was born 19 May 1839, Cranberry Township, Butler Co., Pennsylvania, USA; died 21 Feb 1902, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Jacob Zinkan
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28659
    • Immigration: 1862, , USA
    • Occupation: 1871, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Nightwatchman
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; cigar maker
    • Residence: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Jakob Zinkhann

    A fatal accident befell 63-year-old Jakob Zinkhann on Friday afternoon in St. Agatha. He resides at the corner of Waterloo and Wellington Streets in Berlin. He was involved with the improvement of the well at Mr. Friedrich Bächler's (Baechler's) place in St. Agatha, and fell down a distance of about twenty feet, while climbing down. He was brought up to the surface and since his injuries appeared extremely serious, his relatives in Berlin were informed of the accident. His sons, Jakob and Edward, hurried to their injured father with a doctor and two others; however, the former succumbed to his injuries at 7: 30 p.m. The body was transported to Berlin at night and the burial took place on Monday afternoon. The members of the K.O.T.M. and the Federal-Union attended the latter.

    Berliner Journal February 27, 1902 Page 4 - Column 2 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk

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    Death of Jacob Zinkhann.

    Word has been received here of the death of Jacob Zinkhann which occurred at Berlin, Ontario, on Friday. Feb. 21. Mr. Zinkhann was in the act of cleaning a well and in some unknown way, while going down into the well, fell to the bottom, a distance of about, 73 feet. The injuries received caused his death four hours later. The deceased was born and raised near Zelienople and will be remembered by many of the older citizens of this vicinity.

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    MET DEATH IN A WELL.

    A very sad accident occurred On the premises of Mr. Beckley, a retired gentleman of St. Agatha on Friday afternoon last, by which Mr. Jacob Zinkan, a citizen of Berlin, aged about 66 years, lost his life. Mr. Zinkan was engaged in deepening an old well (which was already 70 feet deep) and intended placing concrete tile as a lining for additonal excavation of about nine feet. One tile had already been placed, and at half-past three o'clock in the afternoon the second tile was lowered. The deceased then attempted to descend the rope for the purpose of loosening it from the tile, and when about 15 feet from the top his hold slipped and he fell the remainder of the distance with terrific force, treaking his spine. The sufferer lived about four hours after the accident, when death came to his relief. Mr. Zinkan is an old resident of Berlin, residing on Waterloo street. He leaves a widow and nine children, four sons and five daughters

    The Chronicle Telegraph, 27 Feb 1902, p. 6

    Jacob married Carolina Anna "Annie" Makey 28 Jun 1863, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada. Carolina was born 3 May 1847, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Carolina Anna "Annie" Makey was born 3 May 1847, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1924, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Makey
    • Name: Annie McKee
    • Name: Carolina Anna "Annie" Zinkhann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28660
    • Residence: 1871, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John William Zinkhann was born 12 Jul 1865, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Feb 1936, Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States; was buried , Rose Hill Burial Park Cemetery, Akron, Summit, Ohio, United States.
    2. Frederick Edward "Edward" Zinkhann was born 5 Feb 1867, Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA; died 5 Jun 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 3. Mary Catharine "Katie" Zinkhann was born 17 Jul 1869, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anna Margaretha "Maggie" Zinkann was born 31 Dec 1871, Rainham Centre, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 May 1944; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Emma Louisa Zinkann was born 15 Nov 1872, Rainham Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Martin H. Zinkann was born 12 Nov 1874, Walpole Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Jacob George Zinkhann was born 23 May 1878, Walpole Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Annie Elizabeth Zinkann was born 28 Nov 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1966, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Sophie Caroline "Sophia" Zinkann was born 31 Jan 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.