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

Leon Dantzer

Male 1916 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Leon Dantzer was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada (son of Alexander Lorentz Dantzer and Lillian Hummel); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-314817
    • Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Alexander Lorentz DantzerAlexander Lorentz Dantzer was born 28 Jul 1884, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada (son of Lorentz Peter Dantzer and Justine Arnold); died 14 Dec 1923, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Business: Waterloo Bedding Co. Ltd., 21 Allen St. W., Waterloo, Ontario
    • Interesting: business, story
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32352
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Upholsterer
    • Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer Bedding Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturerer, Mattress
    • Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1923, 79 William St. S., Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Waterloo Bedding Co. Ltd. founded November 10, 1910 by the partnership of Michael H. Montag and Alexander L. Dantzer under the name of the Quality Mattress Company. Located on one floor of a rented premise in Kitchener, the pioneer business employed three people and manufactured only felt mattresses. In 1913 the present main building was constructed at 21 Allen Street West. The business continued under the original partnership until 1921 when the Waterloo Bedding Company Limited was incorporated. Michael Montag became president and Manager, and Alfred I. Fehrenbach was named Secretary-Treasurer. Building additions … 1921 and 1925. … The firm engages twenty-five men and women …" Trade names: "Pleasant Dreams" and "Royal Button" … Emphasis has now (1982) changed to the institutional bedding (hospitals, nursing homes, hotels, motels "Now the largest single supplier of hospital mattresses in Canada."

    Waterloo Chronicle Souvenir Edition, 1982 "…

    Alexander — Lillian Hummel. Lillian (daughter of Mathias "Mathew" Hummel and Elizabeth Matilda Francoise) was born Oct 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lillian Hummel was born Oct 1890, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Mathias "Mathew" Hummel and Elizabeth Matilda Francoise); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Lillian Dantzer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-191972
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stitching, Shoe Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1921, Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Bernice Dantzer was born 1915, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 1. Leon Dantzer was born 1916, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Quentin Dantzer was born 1920, , Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Lorentz Peter Dantzer was born 13 Mar 1848, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Peter Dantzer and Marie Rosalia "Rosalia" Lutenbacher); died 23 Mar 1896, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lawrence Dantzer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32347
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brewer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Lorentz — Justine Arnold. Justine (daughter of Lorentz Arnold and Barbara Schuetler) was born 26 Sep 1850, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1922; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Justine Arnold was born 26 Sep 1850, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Lorentz Arnold and Barbara Schuetler); died 13 Mar 1922; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Justine Dantzer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32346
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Anna Dantzer was born 15 Dec 1871, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Louise Dantzer was born 20 Dec 1874, , Ontario, Canada; died 20 Apr 1904; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Peter Dantzer was born 24 Dec 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Rose Dantzer was born 8 Feb 1881, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Emma Dantzer was born 29 Aug 1882, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 2. Alexander Lorentz Dantzer was born 28 Jul 1884, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Dec 1923, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Rev. Charles Alfred Dantzer was born 7 Oct 1886, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1925; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Hubert Dantzer was born 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Henry Hubert Dantzer was born 21 Aug 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Harry Dantzer was born 25 Nov 1892, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  Mathias "Mathew" Hummel was born Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Martin Hummel and Catherina Carolina Bietz); died 1942; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mathew Hummel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48008
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Brewery
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Mathias — Elizabeth Matilda Francoise. Elizabeth (daughter of Lawrence Francoise and Maryan Kirchner) was born 14 Mar 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1940, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Matilda Francoise was born 14 Mar 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Lawrence Francoise and Maryan Kirchner); died 19 Dec 1940, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Elizabeth Francis
    • Name: Elizabeth Matilda Hummel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144044
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. 3. Lillian Hummel was born Oct 1890, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Archibald L. "Archie" Hummel was born 6 Sep 1893, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 7 May 1989; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Florence Hummel was born May 1898, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Vincent Hummel was born Mar 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Noemi Catherine "Salome Hummel was born 11 Sep 1908, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1998, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Peter Dantzer was born 21 Jun 1802, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 28 May 1888, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Anthony Roman Catholic Pioneer Cemetery, Shakespeare, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101762
    • Residence: 1848, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Peter's birthplace is reported to be Soppe-le-Bas, Haut Rhin, Alsace, France, documenation needed.

    Peter — Marie Rosalia "Rosalia" Lutenbacher. Marie was born 28 Feb 1806, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 28 Jul 1886, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Anthony Roman Catholic Pioneer Cemetery, Shakespeare, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Marie Rosalia "Rosalia" Lutenbacher was born 28 Feb 1806, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 28 Jul 1886, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Anthony Roman Catholic Pioneer Cemetery, Shakespeare, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Marie Rosalia "Rosalia" Dantzer
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-101763

    Notes:

    Rosalia's birthplace is reported to be Sainte Croix-en-Plaine, Haut Rhin, Alsace, France, documentation needed.

    Children:
    1. 4. Lorentz Peter Dantzer was born 13 Mar 1848, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 23 Mar 1896, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Lorentz Arnold was born CALC 4 Oct 1810, , Germany; died 27 Nov 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lawrence Arnold
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-446321

    Lorentz — Barbara Schuetler. Barbara was born CALC 6 May 1818, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 2 May 1898, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Barbara Schuetler was born CALC 6 May 1818, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 2 May 1898, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Barbara Arnold
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-446322

    Notes:

    ARNOLD - In South Easthope, May 2nd, Barbara, wife of Lorenz Arnold, aged 79 years, 11 months and 26 days.

    Waterloo County Chronicle 12 May 1898, p. 8

    Children:
    1. John Arnold was born 1836, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Bef 1873.
    2. Magdalena Arnold was born 1839, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Gregory Louis "Louis" Arnold was born 9 Feb 1843, Shakespeare, Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1922, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lorentz "Lawrence" Arnold was born 27 Mar 1845, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1923, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Holy Family Roman Catholic Cemetery, New Hamburg, Region of Waterloo, Ontario.
    5. Philip H. Arnold was born 20 Mar 1847, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 5. Justine Arnold was born 26 Sep 1850, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Mar 1922; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Henry Arnold was born 4 Dec 1856, South Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Sep 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Mary A. Arnold was born 20 Apr 1860, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1951; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Martin HummelMartin Hummel was born 1820, Soufflenheim, District of Haguenau, Alsace, France (son of Joseph Hummel and Rosine Schaefter); died 3 Jan 1907, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48004
    • Immigration: 1834
    • Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Martin married Catherina Carolina Bietz 7 May 1849, St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherina (daughter of Lawrence Beitz and Catherine Schiestel) was born 4 Apr 1831, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; died 3 Oct 1917; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Catherina Carolina Bietz was born 4 Apr 1831, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States (daughter of Lawrence Beitz and Catherine Schiestel); died 3 Oct 1917; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherina Carolina Hummel
    • Name: Katherine Bietz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-48005
    • Immigration: 1835
    • Immigration: 1855, , Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1911, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Incomer
    • Residence: 1911, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Udilia Humel was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Ottila Hummel was born 28 Nov 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Anton Humel was born 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Anthony Hummel was born 3 Oct 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923.
    5. Maria Anna Humel was born 1853, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Michael Hummel was born 24 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Mathias Humel was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. 6. Mathias "Mathew" Hummel was born Sep 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1942; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Martin P. Hummel was born 18 Aug 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Aug 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Ludwig "Louis" Hummel was born 27 May 1863, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Sep 1886, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Albert Hummel was born 21 Dec 1865, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 1944; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Henry Hummel was born 28 Sep 1867, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died Mar 1923.
    13. Frank Xavier "Xavier" Hummel was born Aug 1870, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 1934; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Lorenz "Lawrence" Hummel was born 1871, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.
    15. Seraphine B. "Sarah" Hummel was born 29 Oct 1874, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario; died 25 May 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  Lawrence Francoise was born 1824, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Laurence Francois
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144039
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Horse Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Veterenary
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic

    Lawrence — Maryan Kirchner. Maryan was born 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  8. 15.  Maryan Kirchner was born 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Maryan Francoise
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144041
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Catholic
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

    Children:
    1. Maria Francis was born Sep 1836, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Anna Wilhelmina "Wilhelmina" Francois was born 17 Apr 1862, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Jun 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Mary Francois was born 21 Jan 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Nov 1953, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Boniface Roman Catholic Cemetery, Maryhill, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Elizabeth Matilda Francoise was born 14 Mar 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Dec 1940, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. John Lawrence Francoise was born 1868, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. George Francoise was born 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Emma Theresia Francoise was born 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Magdelina Katharina Francoise was born 4 Jan 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.