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

Mary Magdalena Louise Becker

Female 1878 - Yes, date unknown


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Magdalena Louise Becker was born 13 Apr 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry Becker and Magdalena, daughter of Heinrich H. "Henry" Becker and Magdalena Stoltz); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Lena Becker
    • Name: Mary Magdalena Louise Israel
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93746
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

    Mary married Allan Israel 1 Jun 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Allan (son of Michael Israel and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Schweitzer, son of Michael Israel and Elizabeth) was born 29 Jun 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Leslie Israel was born 1 Oct 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Clayton Edward Israel was born Nov 1901, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Myrtle Israel was born Feb 1908, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Gertrude Israel was born Mar 1910, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Heinrich H. "Henry" Becker was born 25 Sep 1835, Groph, Hessen, Germany (son of Adam Becker and Anna Elisabeth Hermann); died 9 Feb 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75737191
    • Name: Henry H. Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22763
    • Immigration: 1845, , Canada
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpemter
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    Death of Henry Becker - A Well-Known and Highly Esteemed Farmer Dies After Three Months Illness

    The many friends of Messrs. W. H. and E. W. Becker, stationery and shoe merchants, respectively of this town, will regret to learn of the death of their father, Mr. Henry Becker, near Mannheim, which took place on Sunday morning after a three months' illness. Henry Becker was born in Hesse, Darmstadt, Germany, Sept. 25, 1835. His parents and their three sons emigrated to America about ten years later and settled in Wilmot Township on a farm almost adjoining the deceased's home in Waterloo Township. For several years he worked at the trade of carpentering. In 1862 he married Lena Stoltz and soon after settled on the farm which he occupied until his death. By thrift industry and exercise of sound judgment he became a successful farmer and business man, and later on bought the Jantz and Wingham farms adjoining the homestead. He had few, if any, enemies and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was progressive and desirous that his children should have educational and religious advantages. For many years he has been a ?hren Church at Mannheim. Until about three years ago he enjoyed perfect health, and in November last the disease gained such ahold on him that he was confined to his room. About Christmas his recovery seemed certain, but owing to serious complications his disease, chronic gastritis, took such a virtuous? Form that a few weeks ago all hopes of his recovery had to be abandoned, and he passed peacefully away on Sunday morning at one o'clock. He leaves behind him a sorrowing widow, seven sons and two daughters to mourn his loss.

    The Berlin Telegraph Feb 10 1902 pg 2

    Heinrich married Magdalena Stoltz 11 Feb 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob Stoltz and Sophia St. Speckin) was born 8 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Magdalena Stoltz was born 8 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob Stoltz and Sophia St. Speckin); died 17 Jan 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Lena Stoltz
    • Name: Magdalena Becker
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22764
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1862, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

    Notes:

    FUNERAL OF MRS. HY. BECKER

    The funeral of Mrs. Henry Hecker Sr. at Mannheim, Tuesday afternoon was very largely attended, showing in what high esteem she was held by old and young. The services were held in the United Brethren church, which she has been a consistent nd faithful ember for many years. Rev. C. W. Backus conducted services. Six of her sons, Jacob, William H., Albert. Philip. Henry, and Edward, were pallbearers. Besides these sons, she also leaves also other son, Ezra, and two daughters, Mrs. A. Israel and Mrs. E. Devitt, at whose home she died. These all greatly morne her departure There also survive theirty-eight grandchildren and one great grandson, as well as one brother, Jacob Stoltz Sr... New Dundee, and one sister. Mrs. J. Dearing, Berlin. Her husband predeceased her 13 years.

    The Chronicle Telegraph 21 Jan 1915 pg 5

    Children:
    1. Jacob Becker was born 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. William Henry Becker was born 5 Nov 1864, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1938, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rosina Caroline Becker was born 23 May 1866, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Nov 1880, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Albert C. Becker was born 24 Jul 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1955; was buried , Roseville Mennonite Cemetery [Formerly Detweiller], Roseville, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
    5. Philip Becker was born 1 May 1869, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Sep 1970; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Henry Frederick Becker was born 15 Nov 1870, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Edward William Becker was born 4 Nov 1873, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jun 1948, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. Madeline Becker was born 1874, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    9. Matilda Sophia Becker was born 18 Aug 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. 1. Mary Magdalena Louise Becker was born 13 Apr 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Ezra F. Becker was born 28 Jun 1878, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Adam Becker was born 8 Oct 1796, Melau, Groszher, Hessen, Germany; died 22 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211906565
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-22338
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Adam — Anna Elisabeth Hermann. Anna was born 27 Feb 1800, Melau, Groszher, Hessen, Germany; died 9 Oct 1873, By, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Anna Elisabeth Hermann was born 27 Feb 1800, Melau, Groszher, Hessen, Germany; died 9 Oct 1873, By, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Anna Elisabeth Becker
    • Name: Elizabeth Hermann
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-71777
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Philip Becker was born 14 Mar 1833, , Hessen, Germany; died 10 May 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. Heinrich H. "Henry" Becker was born 25 Sep 1835, Groph, Hessen, Germany; died 9 Feb 1902, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. George Heinrich Becker was born 10 Jul 1838, Mulan Kres Greenberg, Hesse Damstadt, Germany; died 25 Aug 1902; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Jacob Stoltz was born CALC 26 Dec 1800, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 27 Oct 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/211905787
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42591
    • Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

    Notes:

    One of the oldest inhabitants of Wilmot.

    Jacob married Sophia St. Speckin 1830. Sophia was born CALC 6 Jun 1803, Strasbourg, , Alsace, France; died 6 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Sophia St. Speckin was born CALC 6 Jun 1803, Strasbourg, , Alsace, France; died 6 Oct 1887, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212153764
    • Name: Sophia St. Stoltz
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63520
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    She was a native of Strassburg, Alsace and emigrated in 1834.

    Children:
    1. August Stoltz was born 2 Jul 1830, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 22 Mar 1913, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sophia Stoltz was born 1833, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Jacob Stoltz was born 8 Dec 1835, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Oct 1836, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Mar 1934, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Louisa Elizabeth Stoltz was born 25 Mar 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1929, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Magdalena Stoltz was born 8 Apr 1842, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1915, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Mary Stoltz was born 1848, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.