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

George Albert Lautenschlager

Male 1899 - 1967  (68 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Albert Lautenschlager was born 29 Jun 1899, , Ontario, Canada (son of John Lautenschlager and Elizabeth "Elisa" "Eliza" Rau); died 21 Dec 1967, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Maple Leaf Camp
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79003

    Notes:

    GEORGE A. LAUTENSCHLAGER

    The third brother of his family to pass away in little more than a month, George A. Lautenschlager of New Hamburg died of a heart attack at his home December 21.

    He was a brother of Thomas who died November 12, and James, Police Chief at Kitchener, who died November 17.

    The late Mr. Lautenschlager was born at New Hamburg, June 29, 1899, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Lautenschlager.

    He operated the Maple Leaf tourist camp at New Hamburg for more than 38 years and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

    Surviving are his wife, the former Lillian Roth, whom he married In New Hamburg in 1935; three sisters, Mrs. Burton (Ida) Lederman and Mrs. Frederick (Margaret) Strome, both of Kitchener and Mrs. Herbert (Mae) Hamel of Oshawa. He was also predeceased by two sisters, Alice and Clara.

    The service was conducted at Bruce J. Omand Funeral Home December 23 by Rev. N.A. Keffer of Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial was In Riverside Cemetery.

    George married Lillian Magdalena Roth 1935, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lillian was born 26 Feb 1906, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 2002. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John LautenschlagerJohn Lautenschlager was born 29 Oct 1867, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Johannes "John" Lautenschlaeger and Anna Katharina "Catherine" Roeder); died 25 Dec 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1930, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Family Photograph: self portrait of John Lautenschlager
    • Name: John Lautenschlaeger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86817P
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; photographer
    • Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Photographer
    • Residence: 1927, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    JOHN LAUTENSCHLAGER.

    What would life in a country town be without the photographe the man who takes your picture and thus enables you to preserve and hand down to posterity the appearance you bore in life. New Hamburg has its photographer and he is a good one. Mr. John Lautenschlager has been "the man behind the camera" here for fifteen years. He has a well lighted and excellent studio, equipped with the latest in cameras and other photographic appliances. He has the most improved facilities for photos up to 14 x 17 inches. makes a specialty of colored and outdoor work and has a large trade in bromides. He enjoys an extensive patronage throughout the townships of Wilmot, Wellesley, North Easthope, Zorra and the villages round about. His cabinet work is conceded to be eminently satisfactory and he does enlarging with much success. Mr. Lautenschlager is a most estimable citizen and takes a keen interest in everything pertaining to New Hamburg.


    Special Industrial souvenir number of New Hamburg: containing a comprehensive review of the natural advantages and resources of the village of New Hamburg, 1908, Berlin Daily News, Berlin, Ontario

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    Mr. John Lautenschlager Passed Away - Another of New Hamburg's well known business men passed away in the person of Mr. John Lautenschlager, who died at his home on Christmas day at the age of 63 years, 1 month and 26 days. He had been in failing health for the past two years as a result of a partial stroke of paralysis which had its resultant effect. The deceased was a resident of New Hamburg for 39 years, coming here as a young man and starting a photography business which he conducted until ill health compelled him to retire. He was active in sports of all kinds and especially in football and lawn bowling in which he took great interest. The deceased was born at Petersburg, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Lautenschlager. He was married to Elizabeth Rau, daughter of Mr. Christopher Rau of this town. To this union were born eight children of whom six survived. Two daughters, Clara and Alice predeceased him. There are left to mourn him besides his sorrowing widow, seven grandchildren, three sons and three daughters, namely, Thomas, George and Mrs. Burton Lederman, of Kitchener, James, Mae and Margaret at home. He also leaves three brothers and one sister. The deceased was a devout adherent of the Lutheran faith and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon from his late home. Public service was held in the church by his pastor, Rev. Mr. Mosig, and a large circle of friends attended. Friends and relatives from Detroit, Toronto, Hamilton, Waterloo, Kitchener, Petersburg, New Dundee, Plattsville and the surrounding were here for the funeral. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the community in their sad loss.

    New Hamburg Independent Jan 2 1931 pg 1

    John married Elizabeth "Elisa" "Eliza" Rau 13 Nov 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of Christopher Rau, daughter of Christopher Rau and Bertha Agnes Liersch) was born 8 Mar 1876, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1932; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Elizabeth "Elisa" "Eliza" RauElizabeth "Elisa" "Eliza" Rau was born 8 Mar 1876, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Christopher Rau, daughter of Christopher Rau and Bertha Agnes Liersch); died 19 Feb 1932; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elisa Rau
    • Name: Elizabeth "Elisa" "Eliza" Lautenschlager
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-86828P
    • Residence: 1928, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Clara Lautenschlager died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Alice Lautenschlager died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Thomas Lautenschlager died Yes, date unknown.
    4. George Lautenschlager died Yes, date unknown.
    5. James Lautenschlager died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Mae Lautenschlager died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Margaret Lautenschlager died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Jennie Clara Lautenschlager was born CALC 8 Feb 1895; died 20 May 1900; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Thomas Henry Lautenschlager was born 23 Apr 1897, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. 1. George Albert Lautenschlager was born 29 Jun 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1967, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Ida Catherine Lautenschlager was born 1902; died 1987; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Alice Agnes Lautenschlager was born 16 Nov 1904, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1923, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Johannes "John" Lautenschlaeger was born CALC 16 Apr 1825, , Germany (son of Adam Lautenschlager and Catherine Baltzer); died 16 Dec 1886, Near, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: John Lautenschläger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-241410
    • Occupation: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Johannes — Anna Katharina "Catherine" Roeder. Anna was born 4 Jun 1830, , Germany; died 4 Jun 1908; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna Katharina "Catherine" Roeder was born 4 Jun 1830, , Germany; died 4 Jun 1908; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Katharina "Catherine" Lautenschlaeger
    • Name: Catherine
    • Name: Katherina L. Roeder
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-76704
    • Immigration: 1853, , Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Adam Lautenschlaeger was born 6 Dec 1853, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1943; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. George Lautenschlager was born 14 Dec 1856, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 May 1945, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Katharina Lautenschlaeger was born 30 Nov 1859, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 27 May 1860, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Feb 1942; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Dorathea Lautenschlager was born 1862; died 1922; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Dorothea Lautenschlaeger was born 30 Aug 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. William Lautenschlager was born 10 Dec 1864, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Feb 1927, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 2. John Lautenschlager was born 29 Oct 1867, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 25 Dec 1930, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 28 Dec 1930, Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Peter Lautenschlaeger was born CALC 9 Mar 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Nov 1920, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Henry Lautenschlager was born 2 Aug 1872, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Sep 1959; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Christopher Rau was born 6 Jan 1848, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry Rau and Elizabeth L. Zinkann); died 6 May 1934; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Christoph Rau
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84637P
    • Birth: 5 Jul 1848, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter - Foundry
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Christopher married Bertha Agnes Liersch 26 Sep 1872, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Bertha (daughter of Carl Heinrich "Charles Henry" Liersch and Agnes Cecilie Klünkhard) was born 26 Nov 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1928, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Bertha Agnes Liersch was born 26 Nov 1852, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Carl Heinrich "Charles Henry" Liersch and Agnes Cecilie Klünkhard); died 5 Nov 1928, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Bertha Agnes Rau
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84660P
    • Birth: 5 Dec 1852, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Henry Rau was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Elizabeth was born 1875, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 3. Elizabeth "Elisa" "Eliza" Rau was born 8 Mar 1876, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1932; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. John Rau was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John Peter Rau was born 12 Nov 1878, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Emma Rau was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Emma Catherine Rau was born 20 Mar 1881, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1976; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Alexander Rau was born 22 Jul 1883, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1949; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Agnes Rau was born 20 Jul 1886, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1975; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Augusta Rau was born 30 Oct 1888, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Edward Rau was born 15 Jun 1892, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1967; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Adam Lautenschlager was born 3 May 1797, Herchenrode, , Hessen, Germany; died 24 Sep 1874, , Germany.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114484

    Adam — Catherine Baltzer. Catherine was born Abt 1800, of, Dubeng, Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Catherine Baltzer was born Abt 1800, of, Dubeng, Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catherine Lautenschlager
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114507

    Children:
    1. 4. Johannes "John" Lautenschlaeger was born CALC 16 Apr 1825, , Germany; died 16 Dec 1886, Near, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario; was buried , Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery, Petersburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Adam Lautenschlager was born 29 Mar 1929, Dubeng, Hessen, Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 12.  Henry Rau was born 1814, , Germany; died 1871; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Heinrich Rau
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-5492P
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Occupation: 1871, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

    Henry married Elizabeth L. Zinkann 27 Oct 1844, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth was born 13 Nov 1821, , Germany; died 1904; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Elizabeth L. Zinkann was born 13 Nov 1821, , Germany; died 1904; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth L. Rau
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-11051P
    • Residence: 1844, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Immigration: 1867
    • Occupation: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lady
    • Residence: 1891, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Rau was born 1843, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Mar 1879, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Margaret Rau was born 14 Jun 1846, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1900, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Christopher Rau was born 6 Jan 1848, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1934; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Louisa Rau was born 4 Mar 1850, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 Dec 1931, Thedford, Lambton Co., Ontario; was buried , Zurich, Hay Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Henry Rau was born 1853, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  5. 14.  Carl Heinrich "Charles Henry" Liersch was born CALC 6 Dec 1812, Cottbus?, Saxony, Prussia, Germany; died 6 Feb 1888, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Carl Liersch
    • Name: Charles Henry Liersch
    • Name: Heinrich Leirsch
    • Name: Henry Liersch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-121297P
    • Residence: 1841, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; store keeper
    • Naturalization: 8 Jan 1848, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; innkeeper
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Innkeeper
    • Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1864, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Board of Public Instruction
    • Occupation: 1864, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1864, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; magistrate
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Town Clerk

    Notes:

    These Local Superintendents and their successors in office, who administered and directed the educational affairs of this county from 1853 to 1871, when the office was abolished, have not, in the opinion of the writer, received from the public the credit for their work to which they were entitled. They were all educated, broad-minded, unselfish men, ever ready and willing to assist and advise the teacher and explain the almost unexplainable school law to the trustees. The obstacles which they were continually encountering, in the performance of their duties, were many and difficult.

    In this connection special mention is due Rev. James Sims Local Superintendent for Wellesley for twelve years and chairman of the Board of Public Instruction for eight Messrs. Robert Brydon, Otto Klotz, Henry Liersch, James Colquhoun, Rev. Duncan McRuer, Rev. Geo. Cuthbertson, Rev. James Boyd, Henry F. J. Jackson and Isaac L. Bowman.


    First Annual Report of the Waterloo Historical Society pg 33

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    In March of 1851, the name of "Der Deutschen Evangelishe Lutherische Emmanuels Gemeinde" was used, which translated word for word means, "The German Evangelical Lutheran Emmanuel's Congregation". For many years after, the congregation's name was misspelled "Immanuel's" or mistakenly known as "St. Emmanuel's" or "St. Immanuel's Church". Or was it not misspelled? If you take into consideration that Rev. Immanuel Wurster was our pastor and president as the church was being built, it is understandable why it was referred to as "Immanuel's Congregation". Subscriptions to financing and materials of the new church were now accepted, and the construction began in June of that year.

    The main contributors were: Nicolaus Busch, Christoph Seeger, Peter Wilker, Johannes Koch Sr., Johannes Koch Jr., Ludwig Zöger, Nicolaus Klein, Heinrich Liersch, Michael Karrer, W. Schrönan, Conrad Siebert, Abel Müller, Jacob Kollmann, Johannes Lippert, Adam Seyler and Johannes Bauer.


    www.petersburgchurch.org 2012

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    Mr. Hunter presented a petition from Henry Liersch and others, praying for the repeal of By-Law No. 26, otherwise that the road specified in said petition be gravelled.

    Journal of the Proceedings and By-laws of the Municipal Council of the County of Waterloo, 1st. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Session, A. D. , 1856

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    Moved by Mr. Ernst, seconded by Mr. Kaiser, and resolved that the appointment of Henry Liersch as Local Superintendent of Schools for Wilmot by the Warden, be approved of by the Council - carried.

    Journal of the Proceedings and By-laws of the Municipal Council of the County of Waterloo, 1st. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Session, A. D. , 1858

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    Local Superintendents of Common Schools

    Wilmot - Henry Liersch Esq. Baden

    Journal of the Proceedings and By-laws of the Municipal Council of the County of Waterloo, 1st. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Session, A. D. , 1864

    Carl — Agnes Cecilie Klünkhard. Agnes was born 1810, , Saxony, Germany; died 10 May 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  6. 15.  Agnes Cecilie Klünkhard was born 1810, , Saxony, Germany; died 10 May 1863, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wilmot Centre (Geiger) Cemetery, Wilmot Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Agnes Cecilie Liersch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-34683
    • Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Frederika Carolina "Caroline" Liersch was born 8 Apr 1837; was christened 4 Jun 1837, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Nov 1914, Port Elgin Cemetery, Port Elgin, Bruce Co., Ontario; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Hermimi Otillie Liersch was born 1838, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Louise Sophia Liersch was born 14 Apr 1840, Wilmot Centre, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Jan 1904, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. William Liersch was born CALC 27 Jul 1841, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Apr 1893; was buried , Fairmount Cemetery, Baden, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Minna Liersch was born 25 Aug 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Ada Martha Liersch was born 25 Aug 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 25 Jun 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Johanna Emilie Liersch was born 22 Aug 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 7 Aug 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Herman Carl Liersch was born 9 Aug 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1926, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. 7. Bertha Agnes Liersch was born 26 Nov 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died 5 Nov 1928, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.