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William F. Hamel

Male 1859 - 1933  (73 years)


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  1. 1.  William F. Hamel was born 24 Dec 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of George Hamel and Margaretha Forler); died 8 Feb 1933, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257378867
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-285099
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ditcher
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer - Felt factory
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1933, 66 Peppler St., Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Death of Former Resident

    There passed away at Waterloo on Wednesday morning, Mr. William F. Hamel, a former well-known resident of New Hamburg at the age of 73 years. He had been in failing health for a long time. The deceased was born in Wellesley where he spent his early days and later for some years resided in Wilmot Centre. His wife died there 28 years ago and he then moved with his family to New Hamburg and resided here for 12 years, after which he moved to Waterloo. He was a staunch adherent of the Lutheran faith and was highly esteemed. He leaves three sons and three daughters, William and Henry, of Waterloo, Harvey, of Montreal, Mrs. Joseph Hemmerley, Miss Laura Hamel and Mrs. Gilbert Holle, all of Waterloo, besides six grandchildren. Mrs. Louis Siegner, of this town is a sister. The funeral will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock form his late home in Waterloo, where service will be held, thence to the Wilmot Centre Cemetery. The service will be in charge of Rev. C. S. Roberts, pastor of the Waterloo Lutheran Church.

    New Hamburg Independent Feb 10 1933 pg 5

    William married Anna Martha "Martha" Plantz 9 Oct 1885, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Anna (daughter of John Plantz and Elizabeth) was born 20 Sep 1865, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Christina Hamel was born 10 Feb 1886, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. William Hamel was born 1 Jul 1888, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1970, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Amelia Hamel was born 29 Jan 1891, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Laura Catherine Hamel was born 16 Jul 1894, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Pearl Louisa Hamel was born 11 Dec 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1978, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Harvey Jacob Hamel was born 7 Sep 1901, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Aug 1989, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry George Jacob Hamel was born 18 Feb 1905, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1991, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Hamel was born CALC 10 Apr 1820, , Germany; died 20 Jul 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27414
    • Residence: 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Died Suddenly - Mr. George Hamel, aged 74 years, father of Mrs. L. Hahn and Jacob Hamel, of this town, died very suddenly at the G.T.R. station last Friday morning, of heart failure, while waiting for the train to go to Petersburg. His remains were taken to Wellesley for burial, the funeral, which took place on Sunday, was largely attended.

    New Hamburg Independent, July 27, 1894

    George married Margaretha Forler 15 Jun 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaretha (daughter of Johannes "John" Forler and Catharine "Katie" Krieger) was born 31 Jan 1828, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 26 Nov 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Margaretha Forler was born 31 Jan 1828, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Johannes "John" Forler and Catharine "Katie" Krieger); died 26 Nov 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Margaretha Hamel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-45107
    • Residence: 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Johannes F. "John" Hamel was born 14 May 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 18 Jun 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Sep 1899; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. George F. Hamel was born 27 Jan 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 10 Mar 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1918; was buried , Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado, United States.
    3. Catharine Hamel was born CALC 9 Jun 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died 31 Jan 1896; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Hamel was born 17 Sep 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1928, Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. William F. Hamel was born 24 Dec 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1933, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.
    6. Margaret Hamel was born 20 Feb 1864, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 10 Oct 1936, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian F. Hamel was born 4 Aug 1854, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1942, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Johannes "John" Forler was born 21 Mar 1801, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 5 Feb 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Forler
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43236
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tavern Keeper
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist

    Johannes — Catharine "Katie" Krieger. Catharine was born 24 Jun 1796, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 May 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Catharine "Katie" Krieger was born 24 Jun 1796, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 31 May 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-398639
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Other Methodist
    • Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Last Thursday passed away one of the pioneers of Wellesley in the person on Mrs. Katy Forler widow of the late John Forler, whom she survived about twenty seven years. Deceased was a native of Elsasse Lorreine and came to this country in 1828, settled in Wilmot and afterwards moved to Wellesley,where she has resided ever since. Mrs. Forler was a woman much respected and beloved by all who knew her, a consistent member of the Lutheran Church, and has reached the age of 92 years. The funeral was held on Saturday 2 and was largely attended by the neighbours and family.

    New Hamburg Independent

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    On May 31, Catharine, widow of Johannes Forler who pre-deceased her 27 years ago, died in Wilmot at the great age of 91 years, 11 months and 8 days. She emigrated 60 years ago from Alsace and is survived by numerous descendants - 4 children, 50 grandchildren and 70 great-grandchildren.

    Berliner Journal

    Children:
    1. Catherine Forler was born 23 Mar 1825, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 1901; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Reno, Washoe, Nevada, United States.
    2. 3. Margaretha Forler was born 31 Jan 1828, Bischholtz, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 26 Nov 1873, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. John K. Forler was born 30 Nov 1829, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Feb 1866, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Zion Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Philipsburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. George K. Forler was born 26 Jul 1831, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1909, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA; was buried , Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States.
    5. Maria "Mary" Forler was born 21 Jul 1833, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 16 Mar 1834, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Nov 1873, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob K. Forler was born 10 Nov 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Dec 1834, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1913, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Christian Forler was born 18 Feb 1837, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 May 1921, Hanover, Bentinck Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hanover Cemetery, Bentinck Twp., Hanover, Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.
    8. Christine Forler was born 19 Jul 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Oct 1865, Neustadt, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Neustadt, Grey Co., Ontario.


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