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

Louisa Brox

Female 1867 - 1933  (65 years)


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  1. 1.  Louisa Brox was born 7 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jakob "Jacob" Brox and Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler); died 14 Jun 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47296925
    • Name: Louisa Dreisinger
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96763
    • Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Louisa — William Dreisinger. William (son of Jacob Dreisinger and Eva Oswald) was born 5 Aug 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1950, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Ida Maria Dreisinger was born 17 Feb 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1980; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Alma Louisa Dreisinger was born 17 Nov 1894, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1920, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Jacob Fred Harold "Harold" Dreisinger was born 1905, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 May 1967, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Grove Cemetery, Dundas, Wentworth Co., Ontario.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Jakob "Jacob" Brox was born 13 May 1826, Dilsberg, Baden, Germany; died 16 May 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229237
    • Name: Jacob Brox
    • Eby ID Number: 00112-7048.66
    • Occupation: 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
    • Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Another one of the old settlers of Woolwich was laid to rest on Sunday. We refer to Jakob Brox, who died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. William Dreisinger, in the village here. His death took place place here on Wednesday night. May 16 after less then two weeks illness. He died from bronchial trouble, having for years been afflicted with asthma. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany and came to Buffalo in 1849 where he was married to Catherine Ziegler. They came to Canada and for two years between St. Jacobs and Waterloo. Then they moved to Upper Woolwich where they lived for 37 years. Mr. Brox then sold his farm and moved to Elmira, where he lived the last 12 years. While living here one of his daughter died and about 2 years ago his wife. Fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs Brox, all of whom are living but the daughter mentioned above. There are 38 grandchildren living. The funeral took place on Sunday forenoon and the large attendance of relatives and aquaintances testified to the respect in which Mr. Brox was held.
    Deceased had reached the age of 78 years 11 months and 29 days.

    Jakob — Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler. Katharina was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler was born 9 Jun 1826, , Germany; died 13 Jan 1897; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229345
    • Name: Catharine Ziegler
    • Name: Katharina "Catharine" Brox
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-10476
    • Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. John Brox was born 15 Jul 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Mar 1934, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catharina "Katie" Brox was born 31 Jan 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Aug 1925; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Elizabeth Brox was born 24 Sep 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was christened 19 Nov 1854, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1916; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Brox was born 6 Jan 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Dec 1895; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Lydia Brox was born 21 Jul 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Jan 1933; was buried , Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Jacob Brox was born 22 Mar 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , First Mennonite Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Samuel Brox was born 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Louis Brox was born 12 Jul 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 11 Jan 1938, Elmira Mennonite Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. William Brox was born 26 Jun 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Daniel Brox was born 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Henry Brox was born 17 May 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Mar 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Sarah Brox was born Abt 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    13. 1. Louisa Brox was born 7 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jun 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    14. Annie Brox was born 16 Apr 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.