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Kenneth Alexander Racho

Male 1910 - 1998  (~ 87 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Kenneth Alexander Racho was born Oct 1910, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Racho and Elisabeth A. Eichler); died 26 Feb 1998, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180885
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Racho was born 3 Jun 1870, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John Racho and Margaret Kaiser); died 2 Oct 1938, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244091406
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-359917
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Brewery
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    We regret to report that Mr. George Racho was suddenly stricken with paralysis at Riverside cemetery last Sunday, while attending the funeral of his father-in-law, the late Bernhard Eichler. He was immediately removed to his home and medical aid summoned. It was found that his left side was completely paralyzed and his condition is serious. So far no change for the better has occurred in his condition.

    Waterloo Chronicle 10 Apr 1924, p. 8

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    George Racho

    The death occurred here early on Sunday morning, October 2nd, of Mr. George Racho, at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 29 days. The deceased was striken with paralysis over 14 years ago at the graveside at the funeral of his father-in-law, the late Bernard Eichler, and had since been disabled, though he could get about on crutches. Another stroke during the night caused his death.

    The deceased was born in Perth County near Kinkora, a son of the late John Racho, and came to New Hamburg with his parents in his boyhood days. He had resided here ever since.

    The deceased was of the Lutheran faith. He was married to Elizabeth Eichler, of this town, who survive him besides two sons, Kenneth and Walter, at home, besides two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Eichler, of New Hamburg, and Mrs. Sophia Merner, of Chicago.

    The fnueral was held on Tuesday afternoon with a private service at the home and a 'public service in Trinity Lutheran Church. Rev. H. R. Mosig was in charge of the services which were attended by many sympathizing relatives and friends. Interment took place in Riverside Cemetery.

    New Hamburg Independent 7 Oct 1938

    George married Elisabeth A. Eichler 24 Dec 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elisabeth (daughter of Bernhard "Barney" Eichler and Veronica "Fanny" Pogson) was born 14 Oct 1874, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elisabeth A. Eichler was born 14 Oct 1874, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Bernhard "Barney" Eichler and Veronica "Fanny" Pogson); died 23 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elisabeth A. Racho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180884P
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Frances Racho died Bef 1998.
    2. 1. Kenneth Alexander Racho was born Oct 1910, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1998, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Wallace "Wally" Racho was born Abt 1915; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Racho was born 4 Mar 1844, , Germany (son of John Racho and Sophie); died 27 Nov 1909, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244119592
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86451
    • Immigration: 1853
    • Occupation: 1886, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brick Maker
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brick Maker
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

    Notes:

    Died At New Hamburg, on Saturday, November 27th, 1909, John Racho Aged: 74 years, 9 months and 23 days. Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Tuesday, the 30th inst., at 2 o'clock p.m., to Riverside Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

    John — Margaret Kaiser. Margaret was born CA 1835; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Margaret Kaiser was born CA 1835; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Margaret Racho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-73580

    Children:
    1. Lucy Racho was born 9 Aug 1869, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1955, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. George Racho was born 3 Jun 1870, Ellice Township, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2 Oct 1938, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Bernhard "Barney" EichlerBernhard "Barney" Eichler was born 14 Nov 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Michael Eichler and Justine Christiana Augusta "Christina" Mueller); died 26 Mar 1924, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62626076
    • Name: Barney Eichler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86167P
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1886, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; teamster
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Contractor
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer & ?
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Death of Bernard Eichler.

    The death took place at his home here early on Wednesday morning. March 26th, of Mr. Bernard Eichler, at the age of 75 years About three years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke, which rendered him helpless and speechless, and he had since been confined to his home. The late Mr. Eichler was born in Haysville where he spent his youth. He removed to New Hamburg about fifty years ago and engaged in the teaming business which he carried on until he was stricken three years ago. He was well and favorably known throughout this neighborhood. He was twice married. His first wife (Francis Pogson) predeceased him about 38 years ago. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and fourteen children, namely Henry. Fred, Charles. Mrs. Morris Michm and Mrs. Lorne Riehl of this town, Mrs. (Rev.) Ernst Reick of Kendall, N.Y.. Mrs. Jack Berry of Kitchener, and George, Robert, Edward. Louis, Ernst, Annie and Sophia at home. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from his late residence to Trinity Lutheran Church for service, followed by Interment in Riverside cemetery.

    Waterloo Chronicle, 3 Apr 1924, p. 6

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    Died At New Hamburg, on Wednesday, March 26th, 1924, Bernhard Eichler Aged 75 years, 3 months and 28 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Sunday, March 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m., to Trinity Lutheran Church for service, thence to Riverside Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

    Funeral Card

    Bernhard — Veronica "Fanny" Pogson. Veronica (daughter of James Robert Pogson and Hannah Beasley) was born 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1884, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Veronica "Fanny" Pogson was born 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of James Robert Pogson and Hannah Beasley); died 20 Sep 1884, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185352590
    • Name: Fanny Pogson
    • Name: Veronica "Fanny" Eichler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123101P
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Children:
    1. 3. Elisabeth A. Eichler was born 14 Oct 1874, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Henry Pogson Eichler was born 6 Jun 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. William Pogson Eichler was born 29 Oct 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Jun 1914, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bridgeport Memorial Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Frederick Pogson "Fred" Eichler was born 28 Mar 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1958, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Louise "Lucy" Eichler was born 25 Jul 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Bertha Eichler was born 9 Oct 1882, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Nov 1974, Holy Family Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Racho died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-458104

    John — Sophie. Sophie died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Sophie died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Sophie Racho
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-458105

    Children:
    1. 4. John Racho was born 4 Mar 1844, , Germany; died 27 Nov 1909, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Michael EichlerMichael Eichler was born 19 Dec 1820, , Germany (son of Christian Eichler); died 10 Dec 1903, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142878222
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78071P
    • Immigration: 1848, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Land: 1854, Lot 23, Concession 1, Wilmot Township, Region of Waterloo, Ontario
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    In Wilmot, on Thursday, December 10th, 1903, Michael Eichler, Aged: 83 years, 11 months and 27 days. The Funeral will leave his late residence in Sunday, the 13th inst., at 2 o'clock P.M. for the New Hamburg Cemetery.

    Funeral Card

    Land:
    Acquired in 1854 it remained in family hands from 1854 to at least 1975. Owners: Michael Eichler 1854, Julius Eichler 1885, Thalma Eicher 1920, Stanley A. Wagner 1947

    Michael — Justine Christiana Augusta "Christina" Mueller. Justine was born 4 Jun 1823, , Germany; died 1910; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Justine Christiana Augusta "Christina" MuellerJustine Christiana Augusta "Christina" Mueller was born 4 Jun 1823, , Germany; died 1910; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Christiana Miller
    • Name: Christina Miller
    • Name: Justine Christiana Augusta "Christina" Eichler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78082P
    • Immigration: 1848, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Christina is reported to have been born in Paitzdororf, Greiz, Thueringen Germany, it is yet to be proven.

    Children:
    1. 6. Bernhard "Barney" Eichler was born 14 Nov 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Mar 1924, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Mary Eichler was born 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Sep 1938, North Tonawanda, Niagara, New York, United States.
    3. Julius Eichler was born 4 Jun 1856, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Beatrice Eichler was born 1859, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Henry M. Eichler was born CALC 10 Jan 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Apr 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Annie Eichler was born 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 14.  James Robert Pogson was born 21 Oct 1814, Wroot, , Lincolnshire, England (son of Benjamin Pogson and Elizabeth Carr); died 20 Jun 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210820538
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-245115P
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1872, Bright, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario
    • Residence: 1881, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Notes:

    James Pogson, who died June 20th, came to Wilmot over sixty years ago and took up the lot on which Charles Schlaegel is now. About 20 years ago he sold his farm and moved to New Hamburg, where he lived a short time and then moved to Bright. During the past two years he lived with his son-in- law, Mr. John Garland, from where the funeral took place to the Pine hill where he was buried. He was 84 years old at the time of his death.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 7 Jul 1898, p. 3

    James — Hannah Beasley. Hannah was born 1820, Sigglesthorne, , Yorkshire, England; died 29 Jul 1862, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Hannah Beasley was born 1820, Sigglesthorne, , Yorkshire, England; died 29 Jul 1862, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210800516
    • Name: Hannah Pogson
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-245116P
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Children:
    1. James Beasley was born 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Harriett Pogson was born 1844, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 7. Veronica "Fanny" Pogson was born 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1884, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Eliza Pogson was born 28 Jun 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Mar 1928, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Chesterfield United Cemetery, Chesterfield, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    5. Benjamin Pogson was born 10 Aug 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1936, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillview United Cemetery, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario.
    6. Mary Hannah Pogson was born 16 Mar 1854, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 Dec 1928, Geneva, , Ohio; was buried , Ratho Presbyterian Cemetery, Blandford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario.
    7. Annie Marie Pogson was born 12 Apr 1855, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Apr 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Elizabeth Pogson was born Jun 1858, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jul 1918, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Pinehill Cemetery, Pinehill, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. James Robert Pogson was born 13 Jul 1860, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 12 May 1948, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodstock Baptist Cemetery, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Mary Alice Pogson was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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