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Margaret Sohrt

Female 1907 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Margaret Sohrt was born Dec 1907, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Christian Frederick Sohrt and Matilda Maria Ploethner); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-231079
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Christian Frederick Sohrt was born 1 Jul 1871, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Heinrich Claus "Henry" Sohrt and Caroline Magdelene Thams); died 1961; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353749
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Manager, Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    John married Matilda Maria Ploethner 25 Sep 1901, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Matilda (daughter of John August Ploethner and Martha Christine Heise) was born 2 Feb 1873, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1953, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jan 1953, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Matilda Maria Ploethner was born 2 Feb 1873, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John August Ploethner and Martha Christine Heise); died 8 Jan 1953, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jan 1953, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Matilda Maria Sohrt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353750
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Millinery
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs. John Sohrt

    PRESTON— A lifelong resident of Preston, Mrs. John Sohrt, 79, died at her home, 543 Queen St., today. Her death was an aftermath of a heart attack, suffered two and a half months ago. Born in Preston, Mrs. Sohrt was the daughter of the late August and Martha Ploethner. Her father was one of the early and well-known business men of the community. On Sept 25, 1951, Mr. Sohrt and the late Mrs. Sohrt observed their golden wedding anniversary. A staunch member and active worker in the interest of St Peter's Lutheran Church, Mrs. Sohrt also had an active interest as a homemaker. She was s charter member of the Women's Missionary Society, a member of the Ladies Aid and for a number of years was president of the Waterloo College Auxiliary of the Lutheran Church in Preston. Surviving are her husband, John, two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Margaret) Ekins of Mimico and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Nix of Preston; a son, Herbert, of Preston and four grandchildren. Two children, Frank and Isabel, died in infancy. The body is at the residence, until Saturday at 10: 30 a.m., then at the Stager-Pass Ltd. Funeral Home, for services at 2: 30 p.m. Interment will be in the Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 8 Jan 1953 pg 7

    Children:
    1. Frank Albert Sohrt was born 19 Jul 1904, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1905, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Herbert Sohrt was born Jan 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Herbert John Sohrt was born 16 Jan 1906, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Sep 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Sep 1993, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 1. Margaret Sohrt was born Dec 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Margaret Edith Sohrt was born 30 Dec 1907, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Isabel Gertrude Sohrt was born 5 Aug 1913, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Oct 1913, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Helen Gladys Sohrt was born 30 Dec 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 May 1997, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Heinrich Claus "Henry" Sohrt was born CALC 22 Sep 1846, , Schleswig Holstein, Germany; died 26 Dec 1929, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1929, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352403

    Notes:

    Henry Sohrt

    Henry Sohrt, formerly postmaster at Kossuth, passed away at the home of his son, John Sohrt, Preston, this morning at 1.30 o'clock, in his 84th year. The late Mr. Sohrt was born in Habey, Germany and came to Canada in 1868 and arrived in this district a year later settling at Kossuth. In 1883 he was appointed postmaster there and held that position until 1915 when the establishment of rural routes did away with that office. Thru his postmastership, the deceased was well and favorably known thruout the community. His wife and one daughter, Mrs. Aaron Baer predeceased him some time ago. Besides his son there survive eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral will take place from the home of Mervin Baer at Kossuth on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. From Hagey's church where services will be held, interment will take place at Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record 26 Dec 1929 pg 3

    Heinrich married Caroline Magdelene Thams 9 Jan 1870, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline was born CALC 3 Jul 1847, , Schleswig Holstein, Germany; died 18 Apr 1912, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Caroline Magdelene Thams was born CALC 3 Jul 1847, , Schleswig Holstein, Germany; died 18 Apr 1912, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Caroline Magdelene Sohrt
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352404

    Children:
    1. Alice "Anna" Sohrt was born CALC 2 Apr 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 24 Apr 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. John Christian Frederick Sohrt was born 1 Jul 1871, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1961; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anna Catharine "Katie" Sohrt was born 30 May 1872, Kossuth, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1921, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Wilhelmine Margaret Sohrt was born 28 Apr 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1873; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  John August PloethnerJohn August Ploethner was born 13 Jan 1823, Neustadt, Sachsen, Germany; died 10 Jul 1900, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350798
    • Occupation: 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; weaver
    • Residence: 1862, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weaver
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpet Weaver
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1900, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; weaver

    John married Martha Christine Heise 12 May 1856, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Martha (daughter of Christoph Heise and Maria E. "Mary" Mierstedt) was born 18 Jun 1836, Mülhausen, Thuringen, Königreich, Mülhausen, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; died 12 Dec 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Martha Christine Heise was born 18 Jun 1836, Mülhausen, Thuringen, Königreich, Mülhausen, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (daughter of Christoph Heise and Maria E. "Mary" Mierstedt); died 12 Dec 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Martha Christine Ploethner
    • Name: Minnie Heise
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350799
    • Immigration: 1852, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1852, , Canada
    • Residence: 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Business: 1884, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; milliner shop
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Milliner
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Millinery
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Emma Maria Ploethner was born 9 Oct 1857, of, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 May 1865, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Charles Edward Ploethner was born 1860, , Ontario, Canada; died 1883; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Oscar Louis Ploethner was born 16 Jun 1862, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Dec 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Dec 1935, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Henry Richard Ploethner was born 1864, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1943; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Minnie Ploethner was born 1866, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Minnie May Ploether was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Minnie Marie Ploethner was born CALC 6 May 1867, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1933, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Nov 1933, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. August Robert Ploethner was born 1869, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1870; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Anna Dorothea Ploethner was born CALC 2 Nov 1870, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1872, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Anna Bertha Ploethner was born CALC 18 Nov 1870, Of, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Mar 1872, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Matilda Ploether was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    12. 3. Matilda Maria Ploethner was born 2 Feb 1873, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1953, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 10 Jan 1953, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Herman H. Ploethner was born 1876, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1876, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Christoph Heise was born 1 Jul 1805, , Germany; died 22 Apr 1870, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112383
    • Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Turner
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Turner

    Notes:

    Christoff, was a home town guild arisan. He was a wood turner who sold his own products on the same premises where he produced them. In Thuringen a home town (population 5,000 to 20,000)...

    https://wurm-hastings.com/histories/heise_essay/heise_essay1.html#intro

    Christoph — Maria E. "Mary" Mierstedt. Maria was born 8 Mar 1809, , Germany; died 24 Feb 1896; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 15.  Maria E. "Mary" Mierstedt was born 8 Mar 1809, , Germany; died 24 Feb 1896; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria E. "Mary" Heise
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152621
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Carl "Charles" Heise was born 24 Jul 1834, Mülhausen, Thuringen, Königreich, Mülhausen, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; died 8 May 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Neustadt, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Martha Christine Heise was born 18 Jun 1836, Mülhausen, Thuringen, Königreich, Mülhausen, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; died 12 Dec 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christian Heise was born 3 Jul 1838, Mülhausen, Thuringen, Königreich, Mülhausen, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; died 16 Jan 1920, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Jan 1920, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Henry "Henry" Heise was born 19 Apr 1843, Mülhausen, Thuringen, Königreich, Mülhausen, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany; died 21 Mar 1917, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Mar 1917, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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