Waterloo Region Generations
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Elora Hecktus

Elora Hecktus[1]

Female 1902 - 1968  (65 years)

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  • Name Elora Hecktus 
    Born 27 Aug 1902  Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    Name Elora Wilken 
    Name Laura Hecktus 
    Residence 1911  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1926  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Rubber Worker 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-110416 
    Died 1968  [2
    Buried Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I110416  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Frederick Hecktus,   b. 27 Feb 1870, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1949  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Melinda Dreisinger,   b. 26 Nov 1873, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1954  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 24 May 1899  Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Family ID F13992  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Harold Edward Wilken,   b. 25 Feb 1900, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jun 1947, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years) 
    Married 19 May 1926  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F28458  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Laura Hecktus and Harold Edward Wilken
    Laura Hecktus and Harold Edward Wilken
    original from Marion Roes

  • Sources 
    1. [S3108] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 046320-26.
      Harold Edward Wilken, 26, occ. Garage Mechanic, b. Elmira, res. 15 Mill St. Elmira, son of Charles Wilken (B. Canada) & Emma Metz married Elora Hecktus, 23, occ. Rubber Worker, b. Woolwich Twp, res. 8 Jane St. Elmira, daughter of Fred Hecktus (B. Canada) & Melinda Dreisinger, Witn: Mrs. Laura Ramthun of 123 Church St. Kitchener & John Schmieder of 43 Alma St. Kitchener, 19 May 1926 in Kitchener

    2. [S199] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - St. James Lutheran Elmira CC#2800 Internet Link.
      Wilken/ Harold E. Wilken/ 1900 - 1947/ His Beloved Wife/ Elora Hecktus/ 1902 - 1968/ At Rest.

    3. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Elora Hecktus Date of Birth: 27 Aug 1902 Gender: Female Birth County: Waterloo Father:: Frederick Hecktus Mother: Melinda Dreisinger

    4. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), 04 Sep 1902 p. 2, col. 2.
      Born: In Conestogo, Aug. 27th, to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hectus, a daughter.

    5. [S176] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1911, Div. 48 Pg. 1.

    6. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Malinda Dreisinger Born: Woolwich Age: 25 Father: Jacob Dreisinger Mother: Eva Dewald Born: abt 1874 Spouse: Frederick Heektus Age: 29 born: Conestogo Father: Charles Heektus Mother: Frederick Hobers married 24 May 1899 married: Waterloo

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Aug 1902 - Conestogo, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Rubber Worker - 1926 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 May 1926 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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