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

Annie M. Bittmann

Female Cal 1875 - 1921  (~ 45 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Annie M. Bittmann was born CALC 24 Dec 1875, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Bittmann and Catherine "Kate" Jaffray); died 20 Jan 1921, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Jan 1921, Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/244756506
    • Name: Annie M. Gordon
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-389054
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher

    Annie married William Godrey Gordon 23 Jun 1906, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William was born 11 Jun 1876, Goderich Township, Huron Co., Ontario; died 1958, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Bittmann was born 27 Sep 1841, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick Jacob Bittmann and Anna Magdalena Specht); died 10 Nov 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Nov 1930, Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Bittmann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-388492
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
    • Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer
    • Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Printer, Printing Office
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    John married Catherine "Kate" Jaffray 5 Dec 1870, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of James Jaffray and Margaret) was born 11 Dec 1836, Berwick on Tweed, , Northumberland, England; died 28 Dec 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Catherine "Kate" Jaffray was born 11 Dec 1836, Berwick on Tweed, , Northumberland, England (daughter of James Jaffray and Margaret); died 28 Dec 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine "Kate" Bittmann
    • Name: Kate
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-388493
    • Occupation: 1851, Berwick on Tweed, , Northumberland, England; Book seller and stationer
    • Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    Children:
    1. Male Bittmann was born 30 Dec 1872, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Dec 1872, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Annie M. Bittmann was born CALC 24 Dec 1875, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Jan 1921, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 22 Jan 1921, Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Kate Melrose Bittmann was born 3 Feb 1877, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Nov 1897, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frederick Jacob Bittmann was born 1810, , Bavaria, Germany; died 26 Jan 1863, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Jan 1863, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Fred Bittmann
    • Name: Friedrich Bittmann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35340
    • Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saddler
    • Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sadler
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Frederick — Anna Magdalena Specht. Anna (daughter of Johannes "John" Specht and Catherine Velten) was born 1 Dec 1822, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 6 Jul 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna Magdalena Specht was born 1 Dec 1822, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France (daughter of Johannes "John" Specht and Catherine Velten); died 6 Jul 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Magdalena Bittmann
    • Name: Madelaine Specht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35341
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Caroline Bittmann was born 1838, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 2. John Bittmann was born 27 Sep 1841, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Nov 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Nov 1930, Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Louisa Bittmann was born 1842, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Aug 1890, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    4. Charles Bittmann was born 1845, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Anna Magdalena Bittmann was born 3 Jan 1849, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Frederick Jacob B. Bittmann was born 20 Jul 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Sep 1925, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Sep 1925, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Jacob G. Bittmann was born CALC 20 Jun 1857, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1884, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  James Jaffray was born CALC 2 Jun 1803, , Stirlingshire, Scotland (son of Jaffray); died 20 Oct 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Residence: Berwick on Tweed, , Northumberland, England
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-242009
    • Occupation: 1851, Berwick on Tweed, , Northumberland, England; Book seller and stationer
    • Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Binder
    • Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Binder
    • Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Binder

    Notes:

    Death of Mr. James Jaffray

    This well-known old resident of Galt - uncle of the proprietors of this journal - expired at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. John Bittmann, on Monday morning last. Although for several years past the frailties of age had prevented the deceased from following his usual avocation, the end came rather suddenly at last. He was about the house on Saturday, apparently as well as usual, but on his daughter going to his room on Sabbath morning she was shocked to find him unconscious. Medical aid was promptly on hand, but nature was fairly worn out and he gradually sank until about 3 o'clock on Monday morning, when he calmly passed to his rest.

    Mr. Jaffray was a native of Stirling, Scotland, but in early life went to Berwick-on-Tweed, where for many years he carried on an extensive business as a book seller. In 1853 he came out to Canada, arriving in Galt in August of that year. Shortly after arriving he commenced the book-binding business in connection with this office, which he carried on until, as previously stated, the frailties of age a few years ago compelled him to lay all work aside.

    Mr. Jaffray was a typical Scotchman of the old school - full of the traditions and history of his native land, and replete with ever green memories of his youthful days. He leaves two daughters to mourn him - Mrs. John Bitmann, of Galt, and Mrs. Rutherford, of Edinburgh, Scotland. He was in the 82nd year of his age at the time of his death, and was the last representative of a family of thirteen.

    The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon, the attendance being large. The deceased having been a member of the Masonic Society, the brethren turned out in full force, the funeral being conducted according to the rites of that ancient and honorable order; while Rev. Canon Hincks, of Trinity Church, conducted the services at the church and the grave.

    Galt Reporter Oct 24 1884 pg 1

    James — Margaret. Margaret was born CA 1803; died Bef 1851. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Margaret was born CA 1803; died Bef 1851.

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    • Name: Margaret Jaffray
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-388495

    Children:
    1. Ann Jaffray was born 1835, Berwick on Tweed, , Northumberland, England; died 31 Oct 1875, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Catherine "Kate" Jaffray was born 11 Dec 1836, Berwick on Tweed, , Northumberland, England; died 28 Dec 1915, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Johannes "John" Specht was born 1783, , France; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Jean Specht
    • Name: John Specht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-258989
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Johannes — Catherine Velten. Catherine was born 1788, , France; died 16 Aug 1866, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Aug 1866, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Catherine Velten was born 1788, , France; died 16 Aug 1866, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 18 Aug 1866, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Catherine Specht
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-258990
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Elisabeth Specht was born Abt 1815, of, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. George Specht was born 1816, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 5. Anna Magdalena Specht was born 1 Dec 1822, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 6 Jul 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Anne Marie "Marie" Specht was born 22 Oct 1824, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Salome Specht was born 25 Jan 1829, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France; died 22 Feb 1904, Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Jaffray was born CA 1770; died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153561

    Children:
    1. Alice Jaffray was born 1790, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Peter Jaffray was born 1800, , Stirlingshire, Scotland; died 15 Nov 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Nov 1864, Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. James Jaffray was born CALC 2 Jun 1803, , Stirlingshire, Scotland; died 20 Oct 1884, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.