Charles Allen Kraft

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• Eby ID Number: 00069-4189
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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Charles A. Kraft, "the youngest member of John and Angeline (Hermance) Kraft's family, was born in Bridgeport, Waterloo County, Ontario, March 27th, 1869. He was only five years of age when his father sold his farm and moved with his family (March, 1874) to Marion, Kansas. On July 28th, 1890, he was married to Barbara E., daughter of Joseph and Catharine (Köbel) Daub. She was born August 31st, 1867. They reside in Berlin, Ontario, where he is engaged in the laundry as an ironer. To them are born two children"



Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Charles married Barbara E. Daub 28 Jul 1890. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Daub and Catherine Koebel) was born 31 Aug 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Irena Cornelia Kraft was born 3 Jan 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Carrie Olive Kraft was born 28 Aug 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Mildred Kraft was born 12 Sep 1895, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Gordon Kraft was born 23 Jun 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Mary Ann Kraft was born 10 Jan 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
6. Randolph Kraft was born Sep 1902, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
7. Margaret Kraft was born Oct 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
8. Catherine Kraft was born Aug 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Eby ID Number: 00069-4177
• Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• 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; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1880, Gale, Marion Co., Kansas; farmer

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John Kraft, "fourth and youngest son of John and Magdalena (Bechtel) Kraft, was born May 8th, 1824. On October 10th, 1848, he was married to Angeline, daughter of Morgan L. and Harriet (Babcock) Hermance. She is a twin sister to Mrs. Abraham C. Clemmer and was born July 2nd, 1828. After their marriage they moved on the west half of lot No. 112, German Company's Tract, about a mile east of Bridgeport, Waterloo County, Ontario. Here they resided until the beginning of March, 1874, when they moved to near Marion, Marion County, Kansas, where he followed farming until his death which took place September 16th, 1886. They had a family of twelve children, of whom six died in infancy."



Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Sketch of John Kraft, author and location unknown

John Kraft now deceased, the subject of this sketch, was born in Waterloo Co., Ontario,Canada, May 8,1824. He was of German and Pennsylvania Dutch parentage and was reared in his native birthplace. His death occurred September 10, 1886 and his passing was lamented by all who knew him.

Sept.10,1848, John Kraft and Angeline Hermance, a fine lady of German and Irish decent born July 2, 1828 at Beverly, Canada, were married and settled near his birthplace on a farm. He had purchased the land in 1868 and lived there at length, where he was well and favorably known in the county. He held the office of Township Treasurer for many years. John Kraft was a member of the Mennonite Church but he was not narrow-minded and could work amicably with other denominations. March 11, 1874 he came to Kansas and settled on Mud Creek, six miles northwest of Marion Kansas in Gale Township on a homestead . The Kraft family with two other families were the first Canadians to settle around Marion, Kansas. John Kraft was a farmer, devoting his entire time to farming exclusively, therefore he cultivated his farm to a high degree. Angeline Kraft, the widow, now resides on this farm which at his death was sold to D.L. Yeagley. The children left by John are as follows: Caroline Amelia--Mrs Richard Harold, Gale Twp.,Marion Co.,Kansas Hannah C. Snider-Mrs. Amos Snider May City , Iowa Angeline Elizabeth--Mrs Sam Kline, Clark Twp.,Marion Co.,Kansas Eliza Ann--Mrs D.L. Yeagley Gale Twp.,Marion Co., Kansas Charles Allen--Living temporarily in Canada

Harriet Matilda--a milliner and dressmaker living in Marion, Kansas

John married Angeline Hermance 10 Feb 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Angeline (daughter of Morgan L. Hermance and Harriet Babcock) was born 2 Jul 1828, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Oct 1925, , Kansas; was buried , Marion Cemetery, Marion, Marion, Kansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Angeline Hermanns
• Name: Angeline Kraft
• Eby ID Number: 00069-4177.1
• Residence: 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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• Eby ID Number: 00069-4147
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 112, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

John Kraft, "was a native of Auspack, Prussia, Germany, where he was born February 14th, 1771. He emigrated to America in 1806, landing at Philadelphia he wended his way to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where he formed an acquaintance with parties who were making preparations to move to Canada. Not finding things in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to his expectations, he joined one of these parties among whom was George Eby, and came to Canada. This was in 1806, the same year he came to America. Being a tailor by trade he soon formed an acquaintance with all the settlers of Waterloo. In those days the tailors used to go from house to house making garments for the people, thus having an opportunity to form an acquaintance with all. On February 7th, 1808, he was married to Magdalena, daughter of George (Yarrick) Bechtel. She was born February 19th, 1789, and died November 17th, 1866. He died April 9th, 1844. Soon after their marriage they moved on the farm known as the "Old Abe Moyer Farm" about one and one-half miles south of Berlin. Here they resided for some years, then they sold their farm and purchased lot No. 112, German Company's Tract, situated east of Bridgeport. Their old homestead is now in possession of their grandson, Moses Kraft. Here they resided until their deaths. They were blessed with a family of four children"



Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

John married Magdalena Bechtel 7 Feb 1808. Magdalena (daughter of George Bechtel and Elizabeth Mary) was born 19 Feb 1789, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 17 Nov 1866, Near Bridgeport, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Magdalena Kraft
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0817

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Magdalena Bechtel "the fourth daughter in the family, was born February 19th, 1789. On February 7th, 1808, she was married to John Kraft who was born February 14th, 1771, and died April 9th, 1844. they resided near Bridgeport, Ontario, where she died November 17th, 1866. They had a family of four children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00024-1959.2

Morgan — Harriet Babcock. Harriet was born 7 Oct 1800, , England; died 15 Oct 1872; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208735702
• Name: Harriet Hermance
• Name: Harriet Lawrason
• Name: Harriet Main
• Eby ID Number: 00024-1959.3

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19293365
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0813
• Land: Bef 1831, Bechtel Tract, Waterloo Township, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 07, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Land: Bef 1831, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Old Survey Lot 09, Waterloo County, Ontario

Notes:

George Bechtel "son of III Abraham Bechtel, and younger brother to IV Abraham, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, February 19th, 1746. He was married to Elizabeth Morris. She was born May 5th, 1752, and died December 22nd, 1836. In 1800 they moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, near Blair, on the old "Eschelman Farm" where he died September 17th, 1828. their family consisted of seven daughters."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

George — Elizabeth Mary. Elizabeth was born 5 May 1752, Of, Montgomery Co. Pennsylvania; died 24 Dec 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19293464
• Name: Elizabeth Bechtel
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0813.1