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Henry Brenner

Male 1833 - 1902  (68 years)


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  • Name Henry Brenner 
    Born 1 Aug 1833  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1852  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Roman Catholic 
    Residence 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Roman Catholic 
    Occupation 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    RC 
    Occupation 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1901  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Farmer 
    Misfortune Jan 1902  [8] 
    suicide by hanging 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-111004 
    Died 18 Jan 1902  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 7, 8] 
    Cause: suicide 
    Buried St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 7] 
    Person ID I111004  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Father Johan "John" Brenner,   b. 1808, , France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Magdalena Meyer,   b. 1812, , France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Sep 1896, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 1833  [5] 
    Family ID F28103  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Busch,   b. 23 Feb 1845, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 May 1903  (Age 58 years) 
    Children 
     1. George Brenner,   b. 1863, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Catherine Brenner,   b. 1866, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Nicholas Brenner,   b. Mar 1871, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Anthony Brenner,   b. 9 Mar 1871, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1958  (Age 86 years)
     5. Mary A. Brenner,   b. 23 Feb 1874, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Elizabeth Brenner,   b. 1875, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Albert Simon Brenner,   b. 7 Mar 1878, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 May 1955, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years)
     8. Agnes Brenner,   b. 17 Sep 1880, Linwood, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jan 1978, Palmerston, Peel Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 97 years)
     9. Michael Brenner,   b. 2 Feb 1883, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     10. Estella Brenner,   b. 16 Jun 1885, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F12938  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Linwood - Suicide

      Our village was shocked last Saturday by the news that Mr. Henry Brenner had committed suicide. Coroner Ullyat, of Elmira, was summoned and an inquest held, the jury deciding to the above effect. Deceased had shown symptoms of mental derangement for some weeks and a careful watch was maintained by his friends. However, he happened to escape their vigilance for a few minutes only, and by means of a rope attached to a rack-lifter in the barn, performed the deplorable deed. The family and friends are well thought of and have the deepest sympathy of the community. The funeral took place to-day to St. Clements cemetery.

      Wellesley Maple Leaf, January 23, 1902

      Obituary is supplied by the Wellesley Township Heritage and Historical Society Click here to go to their website.

  • Sources 
    1. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-4 Page 1.

    2. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 5 Page 48.

    3. [S532] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - St. Clement RC CC#4534 Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society.
      In/ memory of/ Henry Brenner/ died/ Jan. 18,/ 1962/ aged 63 yrs./ Elizabeth/ his wife/ died May 10, 1903/ aged 58 yrs./ may their souls rest in/ peace. Amen/ Brenner

    4. [S242] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1851, Div. 1 Pg. 16.

    5. [S855] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1861, Div. 10 Page 62.

    6. [S269] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1871, Div. 1, Pg. 17.

    7. [S2191] News - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Wellesley Maple Leaf, Linwood - Suicide - January 23, 1902.

    8. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), 23 Jan 1902 p. 1, col. 4.
      Suicide near Linwood: Henry Brenner, a wealthy and highly respected farmer, living near Linwood, committed suicide on Saturday morning by hanging himself in his drive shed. Deceased had been unbalanced in mind for some time.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1 Aug 1833 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1852 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - RC - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: suicide - 18 Jan 1902 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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