Laura M. Ball

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• Name: Laura M. Dietrich
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43511
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Seamstress
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Laura married Louis Johannes Dietrich 12 Jul 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louis (son of John Dietrich and Carolina Kroetsch) was born 19 Sep 1878, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Dec 1938, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Gerard Dietrich was born Jul 1904, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Bernadette Dietrich was born Jul 1906, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Loretta Dietrich was born Oct 1907, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
4. Gladys Dietrich was born May 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Helen Leona Dietrich was born 13 Sep 1915; died 18 May 1995, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: Jakob Ball
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43509
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1877, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Invention: 1885, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Counter Scale
• Invention: 1886, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Privy Seat
• Invention: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Privy Seat
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watchmaker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Jeweler, Shop
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Jacob married Mary Ann Bauer 24 Jul 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Carl Joseph "Charles" Bauer and Maria Sophia "Sophia" Kuhlebert) was born 4 Apr 1856, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Feb 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Maria Bauer
• Name: Mary Ann Ball
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43510
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-29483
• Occupation: 1851, , Germany; Farmer
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1852, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Map: 1861, Wellesley Township - East Concession 10 Lot 01, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; recorded on Tremaines Map of Waterloo County
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Retired: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Nicholas — Elizabeth Steffler. Elizabeth was born 5 Jul 1813, , France; died 20 Jul 1904, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Ball
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49248
• Engagement: 1838
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC

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• Name: Charles Bauer
• Name: Charles Joseph Bauer
• Name: Karl Joseph Bauer
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43933P
• Birth: 30 Jun 1824
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Naturalization: 1860
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Elected Office: 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Kitchener
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died Bauer - At the residence of his daughter Mrs. L. Kuntz, Waterloo, Carl Joseph Bauer Age 79 years. Funeral will take place from his home 10 a.m. Wednesday to R.C. Church thence to Mount Hope Cemetery for interment.

Berlin Telegraph, Berlin, Ontario, Monday April 15, 1901

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Carl Joseph Bauer

Another member of the old guard, in the person of Mr. Carl Joseph Bauer of Waterloo Town has departed for the great army in the beyond, on Saturday. He was born June 30, 1824 in Weilbach, Bavaria; came to America in 1854; lived for one year in Buffalo, where he married Sophia Kolbert, a native of Hofgeismar. In 1855, he came to Canada and resided first in Waterloo Town, where he very successfully followed the trade of carpenter. In the early sixties, he settled down on a small property in the west ward of the corporation of Berlin and pursued agriculture, as well as his trade. Several years ago, he sold the place and since that time, resided along with his wife, together with his daughter, Mrs. Theresia Kuntz, in Waterloo, where he enjoyed the most affectionate care.

As a member of the Catholic congregation of Berlin, he was active for many years as a school and church director. He also served the West Ward for some time as a member of city council. He was a peace-loving, cheerful man, who never became discouraged in the worst circumstances. Especially, did he distinguish himself during his lengthy, very painful sickness by his great patience and endless trust in God, thereby setting an example worthy of imitation.

He is survived by two sons, six daughters, and 34 grandchildren. One son, two daughters and three grandchildren preceded him in death. His burial took place yesterday, on Wednesday, with a large number in attendance.

The survivors, together with his mourning wife, are: Mrs. Louis Kuntz, Mrs. Jakob Ball, and Aloys Bauer, Waterloo; Mrs. John Wintermeyer, Mrs. Edward Fehrenbach, Berlin; Mrs. Joseph Baumann, Walkerton; Mrs. Edward Winterhalt, Montreal; Charles Bauer, Montreal.

Berliner Journal 18 Apr 1901 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

Carl married Maria Sophia "Sophia" Kuhlebert 3 Jan 1853, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States. Maria was born 21 Dec 1828, Hymmen, Cassel, Grossherzog, Thum Hesson, Germany; died 16 Nov 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Birth: Hofgeismar, , Hessen, Germany
• Name: Maria Sophia "Sophia" Bauer
• Name: Sophia Kolbert
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43934
• Immigration: 1854, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; RC
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

Notes:

The death ocurred last night at the home of Mr. Jacob Ball, William St., of Mrs. Sophia Bauer, one of the towns oldest and most respected residents. The deceased had reached the ripe old age of eighty-three years. She had been sick but one week, though she had been ailing for some time, and died from paralysis and old age.

Mrs Bauer was born in Hymnencassel, Grossherzogthum, Hesson, Germany. She came to this country in 1853, landing in Buffalo and married Carl Bauer who predeceased her eleven years ago. No brothers or sisters are known to survive. Her youngest brother died years ago. The oldest daughter of the family, Mrs Louis Kuntz died six weeks ago, the other children are, Mrs Jacob Ball of Waterloo; Frank Bauer (died 1895); Aloyes Bauer, Waterloo: Mrs John Wintermeyer, Berlin; Mrs. Joseph Bowman, Walkerton; Mrs. Ed Feherenbach, Berlin; Mrs. Ed Winterton of Waterloo and Charlie Bauer of Waterloo.

The funeral will take place Monday at 8: 30 o'clock from the residence of Mr. Jacob Ball, Willim St. to St. Louis R.C. Church thence to the cemetery.

Berlin News Record, Berlin, Ontario, Friday November 17, 1911

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Hymmen, Kassel,Grossherzog,Thum Hesson,Germany Sophia was born in 1828, in Hofgeismar, Hessen, which is a small community about fifteen kilometers north of Kassel, Hessen. Sophis'a obituary, which does not mention her parents, does indicate that her siblings had apparently predeceased her, and other information elsewhere suggests that they probably lived their lives in Germany. Sophia migrated to New York, aboard The Lessing and docked there on August 15, 1852. She was 23years old. She came to America to marry her fiance, Johann Heintz, who had preceeded her to the New World and was studying to become a lawyer. He was not there to meet her at the entrance port. She was befriended by a family whom she had met on the ship and stayed with them for a few days, still waiting for her fiance. Since she spoke no English, she went with them to Buffalo, heartbroken and lonely.

In Buffalo, she stayed in an Inn, and she helped with the cooking as she was a trained dietician. This Inn was operated or owned by Carl Bauer's sister, Catherine Able. Carl was staying there as well. After many nights of hearing her crying in her room, he knocked on her door to offer his assistance. He learned of her hardship and offered to assist her. He placed an ad in the New York paper inquiring of her fiance. Months passed and there was no reply. Meanwhile, Karl had fallen in love with Sophia. He asked her to marry him and she accepted.

The night before they were to be married, there was a knock on her door. Two orderlies were there and told her that her fiance was downstairs in a carriage, too weak to get out, but wanted to see her. Sophia saw her beloved fiance and learned that he was very sick with TB. He had been unable to meet her ship; so instead, he sent his friend to meet her with a large sum of money to take care of her needs. His friend nor the money were ever seen again. Apparently, he died within the next 6 months.

Sophia married Karl as planned, but perhaps with a heavy heart. Sophia's surname spelling is Kuhlebert, although it is spelled differently by priests etc.

Karl and Sophia first lived in an area which is located behind the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener -- it was known as Green Bush. They later built homes on King Street, close to Bauer Industries.

Sophia was known to be a small, fair, gentle, mild Saxon. She was a converted Catholic (was Evangelical). She spoke High German to her children. She was always prim and proper. In her later years, she would often be seen knitting stockings. She only spoke German


History provided by Marie Durrer-Voisin, 2010