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Charles Frederick Ottmann

Charles Frederick Ottmann

Male 1855 - 1943  (88 years)

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  • Name Charles Frederick Ottmann 
    Born 26 Sep 1855  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Gender Male 
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    Name C. F. Ottman 
    Name C. F. Ottmann 
    Name Carl Ottman 
    Name Karl F. Ottman 
    Residence 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1878  Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    harness maker 
    Occupation 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Harness Maker 
    Occupation 1900  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Harness Maker 
    Charles Ottman Harness Shop    		 Charles Ottman Harness Shop
    Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario about 1902 picture by Charles Ottman Jr.
    Occupation 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Saddler 
    Occupation 1911  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Saddler 
    Residence 1911  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1921  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Harness Maker, Shop 
    Residence 1921  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-108273 
    Died 6 Oct 1943  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 9] 
    Buried First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 9] 
    Person ID I108273  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Karl "Charles" Ottman,   b. 24 Feb 1821, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Nov 1892, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Rech,   b. 18 Dec 1820, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Oct 1895, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Family ID F27649  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Ziegler,   b. 22 Mar 1859, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Mar 1943, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 19 Aug 1878  Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Children 
     1. Carl Frederick William "Charles" Ottmann,   b. 19 Jun 1879, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jul 1906, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 27 years)
     2. Peter Augustus Ottman,   b. 21 Feb 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Henry George "Harry" Ottman,   b. 2 Feb 1883, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Jul 1964  (Age 81 years)
     4. Annette Friederika Catharina Ottman,   b. 12 Aug 1885, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1962  (Age 76 years)
     5. Henrietta Paulina Ottman,   b. 20 Dec 1887, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Elenora Emilie Elizabeth M. Ottman,   b. 21 Feb 1890, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Lavina Barbara W. Ottman,   b. 8 May 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Apr 1906  (Age 13 years)
     8. Albert Jacob Ottman,   b. 23 Jul 1894, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jan 1946, Edmonton, , Alberta, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years)
     9. Louis Theodor Ottman,   b. 7 Feb 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1987  (Age 89 years)
     10. Persida Marie Louisa Ottman,   b. 29 Jul 1900, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     11. Victor Emanuel Ottman,   b. Jan 1902, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1958  (Age ~ 55 years)
     12. Helena Johanna H. Ottman,   b. 3 Jul 1904, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Apr 1919, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 14 years)
     13. Walter Ottmann,   b. 1909, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F27648  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • CHARLES OTTMAN
      By Record Correspondent

      WELLESLEY, Oct. 7.-After an illness of only four days, Charles Ottman, 88, died yesterday in Wellesley. Death was attributed to pneumonia.
      Born Sept. 26, 1855, at Wellesley, he was a son of the late Charles Ottman and Elizabeth Rech. He learned the harness-making trade and carried on this business in his native village for over 60 years. His wife predeceased him six months ago. Mr. Ottman attended First St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

      He is survived by six sons, Peter, Winnipeg; Albert, Edmonton; Victor, Perth; Harry, Kitchener; Louis and Walter at Wellesley; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Hesler, Mrs. Frank Briggs, both of Welland; and Mrs. Herb Kaufman and Mrs. Annetta Wiebe, Wellesley. Seven great-grandchildren and 27 grandchildren also survive. A private funeral will be held from his late residence on Saturday at 2 o'clock, followed by a public service at St. Paul's Church at 2:30. Rev. Kraemer will officiate and interment will be made in the adjoining cemetery.

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      C. F. Ottman.

      This well known citizen is a son of the late Chas. Ottman, who was among the first of the pioneers of Wellesley village. The subject of this sketch was born here in 1855 He has lived here all his life and about twenty- one years ago he opened a harness shop and has continued it with success up to the present time and the present outlook of his patronage foreshadows a prosperous future. He was married in 1878 to Elizabeth, daughter of Geo. Ziegler. They have a family of nine children. Charles, the eldest son, is employed in his father's shop. Mr.Ottman is a born musician and for a number of years has been leader of the Wellesley Band, one of the leading musical organizations in the county. It has about fifteen members and despite the fact that they have not been in active practice for the past two years they are still capable of producing music of which the citizens may well be proud. Mr. Ottman is leader of the choir of the Lutheran church, Missouri Synod. The latter position he has held for twenty years. The band has been reorganized this season and the members will undoubtedly give a good account of themselves during the season of fairs and festivities.

      Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Jul 1898, p. 8

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      Over 60 Years In Business; Retires

      C. F. Ottmann, 82, Has Eventful Career in Harness Business. Noted Bandsman.

      WELLESLEY, April 15. - Charles F. Ottmann, aged 82, Wellesley's oldest, business man and for fifty years veteran leader and member of the village band, has decided to retire from active business after sixty years. In future the business will be conducted by his son, Louis Ottmann. While taking a keen interest in both municipal, provincial and federal politics, Mr. Ottmann never sought public office. For 35 years he has been public school trustee and member of the Lutheran church board. He will continue work at his bench occasionally.

      Coming to Wellesley in 1847 with his parents, Bavarian pioneers, Mr. Ottmann, when a young man of 22, opened a harness shop, one of three in the village, and over a long period of years was favored with a liberal patronage from farmers and villagers in the district. In the nineties business was brisk and merchants, millers and hotels flourished.

      Band music is Mr. Ottman's hobby and he has been leader of a fine band for decades with a membership of 22, ten of whom are relatives, including two sons, a son-in-law and two daughters.

      Mr. and Mrs. Ottman have twelve children, in addition to an adopted son, nine of whom are living.

      Waterloo Chronicle 16 Apr 1937, p. 1

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      Passed Away At Wellesley on Wednesday, October 6th, 1943 Charles F. Ottmann Aged 88 years and 10 days. The Funeral A private service will be held at his late residence at 2 o'clock p.m. on Saturday, October 9th, 1943 followed by public service at St. Paul's (Mo.) Lutheran Church, Wellesley, at 2.30 o'clock. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

      Funeral Card

  • Sources 
    1. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-6 page 21.

    2. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 3 Page 33.

    3. [S308] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - First St. Pauls Lutheran CC#4540 Internet Link.
      Ottmann/ Charles F. Ottmann/ 1855-1943/ Elizabeth Ziegler/ his beloved wife/ 1859-1943

    4. [S504] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1911, Div. 11 page 17.

    5. [S721] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, marriage certificate 3017 (1878), Carl Ottman-Elizabeth Ziegler.
      Carl Ottman, harness maker of Waterloo Co. Birth Place: Canada Age: 22 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856 Father Name: Carl Ottman Mother Name: Elizabeth Ottman Spouse Name: Elizabeth Ziegler, residence of Normanby Spouse's Age: 19 Spouse Estimated Birth Year: abt 1859 Spouse Birth Place: Canada Spouse Father Name: George Ziegler Spouse Mother Name: Fredericka Ziegler Marriage Date: 19 Aug 1878 Marriage Place: Grey, Normanby

    6. [S269] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1871, Div. 4, Pg. 6.

    7. [S2107] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1921, Sub District 11 Page 6.

    8. [S855] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1861, Sect. 16 Page 103.

    9. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, F., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, F. (1855). Charles Frederick Ottmann (1855-1943) - Find A... Retrieved 13 August 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/63873622/charles-frederick-ottmann.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 26 Sep 1855 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - harness maker - 1878 - Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Aug 1878 - Normanby Twp., Grey Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Harness Maker - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Harness Maker - 1900 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Saddler - 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Saddler - 1911 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Harness Maker, Shop - 1921 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1921 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 Oct 1943 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - First St. Pauls Lutheran Cemetery, Wellesley Village, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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