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

Wilfred Cecil Laschinger

Male 1897 - 1918  (21 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Wilfred Cecil Laschinger was born 17 Mar 1897, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Jacob Laschinger and Sarah Elizabeth Nash); died 11 Apr 1918.

    Other Events:

    • Honoured: Wilfred Laschinger, Blvd., New Hamburg, Ontario; Wilfred Laschinger Boulevard in New Hamburg, Ontario named in his honour
    • Military: WW1
    • Residence: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23520P
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 111th Battalion, Service #730587
    • Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private, 111th Batalion


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jacob Laschinger was born 11 May 1850, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Joseph Laschinger and Mary Anne Merner); died 13 Jun 1917, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Elected Office: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor
    • Interesting: business
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23510P
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker
    • Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Postmaster
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Notes:

    Merner, W. & Co., proprietors of the Hamburg carriage and wagon works. The firm is composed of W. Merner and Jacob Lashinger; both are natives of New Hamburg the former born in 1859, the latter in 1850.

    Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881 (Village of New Hamburg entries)

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    JACOB LASCHINGER.

    The subject of this sketch it may be said has grown up with the industrial interests of Hamburg. He was born here in 1850 and for the past eighteen years has successfully carried on a carriage and wagon manufacturing establishment and blacksmith shop His reputation for turning out first-class honest work is well known throughout Wilmot and adjoining townships. Mr. Laschinger is decidedly industrious, being a man who does not have many idle hours, as he can always be found busy early and late in either the paint shop, woodwork department or the blacksmith shop. In either department he is at home. There are none of Hamburg's citizens more popular, both in their personal and business relations. He has served three years in the village council where he also achieved popularity as an economical and careful municipal legislator. He is at present a valuable member of the Mechanic's Institute, and probably takes as deep an interest in its prosperity as does any other citizen in the community. Upon the death of the late postmaster, it devolved upon the government to appoint a successor to the deceased. Of course it was supposed that a true Grit would receive, the appointment; the supposition was not erroneous. There were a number of aspirants, but Mr. Laschinger seemed to be the favorite and was vigorously urged by his friends to push his case though there was much spirited opposition by some who merely opposed the appointment on the ground that it would be removed from its location opposite the Imperial Hotel. Personally they were not opposed to Mr. Laschinger. The appointment and removal was opposed mainly by the Tories, because if the change was not made a Conservative would still hold the office. They surely did not expect that after the removal by death of the former incumbent who was a staunch Conservative and held the office for many years, that the Reform government could appoint his successor from the ranks of the enemy. It is foolish to think that modern politics run that way. Petitions and counter petitions were in the wind; but in the meantime Mr. Laschinger sawed wood and said little. The result was he received his commission as post master of New Hamburg on July 19th last, and it was only a day prior to the removal, nearly four weeks afterwards that those opposed to the change discovered they had been cleverly outflanked and that the appointment had been made. Mr. Laschinger is a staunch Reformer, and a business man of considerable ability and push and a more fitting incumbent for this responsible office could not have been found in the community. The room occupied by the new postmaster is a few doors south of the Commercial Hotel in the handsome new building recently erected by Mr. Jacob Becker. The room in which the post office is located is admirably adapted for the purpose, having ample room. It is a gem of a post office, and for fixtures, boxes and the partition dividing that public from the official department, it is undoubtedly the neatest and most elegantly equipped post office between here and Toronto. The partition is made from quartered oak, highly polished and exquisitely carved, the panels of which are beautiful gribble glass. In front are the delivery and money order windows, so designated by handsome lettering above each in stained glass. There are 175 lock-boxes highly finished in brass, nickel and glass. The celebrated Yale lock is used. In addition to this there are all the other necessary boxes well made and nicely finished. The whole was made by the Yale and Towne Manufacturing Company of New York City, and sent over in sections from their branch manufactory, in Stamford, Conn. Those who call in will agree with me in saying that Hamburg has the finest post office for a town of its size in the Province. They will find an accommodating postmaster and gentleman in every way competent to hold the position. Mr. Laschinger purchased the fixtures from the above company through their representatives, Seymour & Co., Temple Building, Montreal.

    New Hamburg, The Hub of Wilmot - Waterloo County Chronicle 18 Aug 1898, p. 2,3

    Jacob married Sarah Elizabeth Nash 10 Nov 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Abraham Nash and Agnes) was born 30 Apr 1863, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died 30 Aug 1946, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Sarah Elizabeth Nash was born 30 Apr 1863, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario (daughter of Abraham Nash and Agnes); died 30 Aug 1946, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Nash
    • Name: Sarah Elizabeth Laschinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-23511P
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Children:
    1. Alberta Johanna Laschinger was born 13 Jun 1882, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1906, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Rebecca Viola Laschinger was born 6 Jan 1884, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1970.
    3. Martha Beatrice "Beatrice" Laschinger was born 25 Jul 1886, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1955, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mildred Irene Laschinger was born 21 Sep 1888, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1947, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Irvin Charles Laschinger was born 17 Dec 1889, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 31 Aug 1948; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Priscilla Laschinger was born 18 Aug 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 May 1951, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; was buried , Knox Presbyterian Cemetery, Mitchell, Perth Co., Ontario.
    7. Russel Howard Laschinger was born 4 May 1895, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Apr 1974, Gilmer, Upshur, Texas, United States.
    8. 1. Wilfred Cecil Laschinger was born 17 Mar 1897, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Apr 1918.
    9. Ewart Jacob Laschinger was born 1 May 1898, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Nov 1964, Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kingston, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada.
    10. Evelyn Elizabeth Laschinger was born 3 Aug 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 May 1955, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, United States.
    11. Elmer Nash Laschinger was born 6 Nov 1902, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1990, Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
    12. Margaret Agnes Hauser Laschinger was born 4 Jul 1905, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Thomas Karl Laschinger was born 6 Jul 1907, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1909, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Joseph Laschinger was born 28 Nov 1819, Spechbach, Baden, Germany (son of Conrad Laschinger and Eva Barbara "Barbara" Scholl); died 25 Nov 1881, 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-68423
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Occupation: 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Joseph — Mary Anne Merner. Mary (daughter of Jacob Emanuel Merner and Susanna Schlueter) was born 15 Jun 1826, , Switzerland; died 15 Apr 1895; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Mary Anne Merner was born 15 Jun 1826, , Switzerland (daughter of Jacob Emanuel Merner and Susanna Schlueter); died 15 Apr 1895; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Anne Laschinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68424
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist
    • Residence: 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical Association

    Children:
    1. Letty Laschinger was born 1845, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Solomon M. Laschinger was born 22 May 1848, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 2. Jacob Laschinger was born 11 May 1850, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jun 1917, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Rebecca Laschinger was born 1851, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Robena Lachinger was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Mary Ann Laschinger was born 1853, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Adam George Laschinger was born 1854, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Susanna Mildred Laschinger was born 4 Nov 1856, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Feb 1933, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
    9. Judith Lachsinger was born 1857, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Udetta Laschinger was born 1858, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Victoria Laschinger was born 1860, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1928, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cemetery, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario.
    12. Adina Laschinger was born 1862, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. Adam Laschinger was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    14. Joseph Laschinger was born 1869, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    15. Martha Laschinger was born 1872, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Abraham Nash was born Abt 1833, Of, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68421

    Abraham — Agnes. Agnes was born Abt 1833, Of, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Agnes was born Abt 1833, Of, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Nash
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68422

    Children:
    1. 3. Sarah Elizabeth Nash was born 30 Apr 1863, South Cayuga Township, Haldimand Co., Ontario; died 30 Aug 1946, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Conrad Laschinger was born 31 Dec 1781, , Germany; died 23 Oct 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Calvary Conservative Mennonite Cemetery Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-425811
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Retired
    • Residence: 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Conrad married Eva Barbara "Barbara" Scholl 11 Jul 1811, Mönchzell, Heidelberg, Mönchzell, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Eva was born 1783, , Baden, Germany; died Bef 1852. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Eva Barbara "Barbara" Scholl was born 1783, , Baden, Germany; died Bef 1852.

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    • Name: Barbara Scholl
    • Name: Eva Barbara "Barbara" Laschinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-263812

    Children:
    1. Katharine Christine Lachsinger was born 14 Aug 1804, Meimsheim, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 26 Aug 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sandhills Baptist Cemetery, Woolwich Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Eva Margaretha "Margaret" Laschinger was born CALC 7 Jul 1812, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 16 Dec 1880, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Joseph Laschinger was born 28 Nov 1819, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 25 Nov 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Georg Adam "Adam" Laschinger was born 11 May 1822, Spechbach, Baden, Germany; died 17 Dec 1895; was buried , Old Salem Evangelical Church Cemetery, Inver Grove Heights, Dakota, Minnesota, United States.

  3. 10.  Jacob Emanuel Merner was born 20 Oct 1789, , Switzerland; was christened 3 Nov 1789, Reichenbach, , Canton Bern, Switzerland; died 29 Dec 1869, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Interesting: story, pioneer
    • Residence: Kien, Canton Bern, Switzerland
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32066P
    • Immigration: 1837, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Occupation: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

    Notes:

    Jacob Merner with his wife and family emigrated from Germany and settled on a farm miles west of New Hamburg in 1837. Several of the ten children still survive, among them being Mr. Christian Merner of whom a sketch appears elsewhere. Wm. Smith had the first blacksmith shop. It was here that the late Samuel Merner learned his trade. Jacob Brill was the first cooper and did a thriving trade in barrels, churns, &c. The pioneer weaver was John Oehm who made cloth for his numerous patrons on his hand loom. Theobald Seyler owned a frame hotel on the site of the present Queen's and John Boeckner did the cobbling and shoemaking for the neighborhood. The latter's shop was on the site of the present residence of Mr. D. Becker. Wendel Schuyler was the first teacher in 1838 or 1839. A portion of the first log schoolhouse still stands near the Cemetery and is used for a dwelling: Soloman Weaver was a miller in the early days and later became an evangelical minister. Business men who came a little later were Wm. Burkhold, who established a brickyard; Fred Merner who started a carriage business and Wm. Hunter, who had a general stare. In the early 50's Sylvester Frank built a brewery. It was of brick and a portion of it is still in use in connection with the present brewery. The village has gradually increased in population and assessment with no particularly stirring events to mark its even progress. The great flood of 1883 due to a cloudburst is an event never to be forgotten by those who witnessed it. On that occasion the water covered the streets up to the door of the Imperial hotel, and swept away the Rau, Hartman and Helmer bridges, thus cutting the village off from the outside world. In this its golden jubilee year, New Hamburg stands a community of contented, busy people, living in good homes and doing admirably their little share of the great world's work.

    Special Industrial souvenir number of New Hamburg: containing a comprehensive review of the natural advantages and resources of the village of New Hamburg, 1908, Berlin Daily News, Berlin, Ontario

    Jacob — Susanna Schlueter. Susanna was born CALC 9 Mar 1789, , Canton Berne, Switzerland; was christened 18 Mar 1787, , Switzerland; died 9 Sep 1875, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Susanna SchlueterSusanna Schlueter was born CALC 9 Mar 1789, , Canton Berne, Switzerland; was christened 18 Mar 1787, , Switzerland; died 9 Sep 1875, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Susanna Merner
    • Residence: Kien, Canton Bern, Switzerland
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42673P
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
    • Residence: 1861, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelist

    Children:
    1. Barbara Merner was born CALC 8 Nov 1812, , Switzerland; died 8 Jul 1893; was buried , Lingelbach Cemetery, South Easthope Township, Perth, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jacob Merner was born 5 Apr 1816, Kien, Canton Bern, Switzerland; was christened 14 Apr 1816, Reichenbach, , Canton Bern, Switzerland; died 9 May 1890, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Johannes "John" Muerner was born 20 Oct 1818, Kien, Canton Bern, Switzerland; was christened 1 Nov 1818, Reichenbach, , Canton Bern, Switzerland; died 24 Feb 1902, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States; was buried , Greenwood Cemetery, Cedar Falls, Black Hawk, Iowa, United States.
    4. Senator Samuel Merner was born 29 Jan 1823, Kien, Canton Bern, Switzerland; died 11 Aug 1908; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ann Muerner was born 1824, , Switzerland; died 5 May 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 5. Mary Anne Merner was born 15 Jun 1826, , Switzerland; died 15 Apr 1895; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mayor Fredrick Merner was born 9 Mar 1829, , Switzerland; died 6 Jul 1895; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Gottlieb Merner was born 11 Jun 1830, , Berne, Switzerland; died 21 Apr 1924, Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Bronson Line Cemetery, Hay Township, Huron Co., Ontario.
    9. Christian Merner was born 23 Dec 1831, Reichenbach, , Canton Bern, Switzerland; died 17 Feb 1912; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.