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Friedrich "Frederick" Rittinger

Male 1833 - 1897  (63 years)


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  • Name Friedrich "Frederick" Rittinger 
    Born 6 Dec 1833  Michelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Gender Male 
    Business Berliner Journal, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Name Frederick Rittinger 
    Occupation 1854  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    painter 
    Occupation 1861  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Printer 
    Residence 1861  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1881  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Publisher 
    Residence 1881  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Publisher 
    Occupation 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Publisher 
    Residence 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-130873 
    Died 12 Oct 1897  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 6] 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 6] 
    Person ID I130873  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Jun 2024 

    Father Georg Adam "Adam" Rittinger,   b. CALC 10 Mar 1796, Michelbach, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Oct 1865, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 69 years) 
    Mother Katharine Charlotta Neu,   b. 6 Apr 1795, Heidelberg, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Aug 1845, Michelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 50 years) 
    Married 28 Aug 1820  Michelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Family ID F30327  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elizabeth Geiger,   b. 23 Mar 1829, Sinsheim, Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jul 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 14 May 1854  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 9] 
    Children 
     1. John Adam Rittinger,   b. 16 Feb 1855, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Jul 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)
     2. Laura Elizabeth "Lizzie" Rittinger,   b. 23 Nov 1857, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Apr 1939, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     3. William Rittinger,   b. 19 Jan 1861, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1932  (Age 70 years)
     4. Louise Rittinger,   b. 15 Jun 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jul 1863, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     5. Heinrich Rittinger,   b. CALC 31 Jan 1865, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Aug 1865, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 0 years)
     6. Friedrich Rittinger,   b. CALC 20 Jan 1867, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Aug 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 0 years)
     7. Herman Rittinger,   b. 10 Aug 1870, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Sep 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 43 years)
    Last Modified 26 Jun 2024 
    Family ID F32271  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • FRIEDRICH RITTINGER

      It is our painful duty to bring news of the death of Mr. Friedrich Rittinger, co-editor of the "Journal" to our readers. Last week, a kidney ailment, which had recurred periodically in the last few years reappeared and last Sunday night, it developed into a kidney infection which daily became increasingly worse and ended on Tuesday afternoon at 2: 10pm with his death. He suffered the painful illness with patience and trust in God, spoke consolingly and full of hope with his wife and children who surrounded his bed and was fully conscious until shortly before his end.

      The deceased was born December 6, 1833, in Michelbach, Grand Duchy of Baden and came to Canada in 1847 with his father, 2 brothers and one sister. They landed in Quebec and lived for a time in Cornwall and Morrisburg. In 1848, they came to this area and the deceased was apprenticed to Mr. Henry Eby, printer, who published the "Deutscher Kanadier". Several years later the printery went into the ownership of Mr. Peter Eby, who founded the "Berlin Telegraph", the first issue of which was printed by the deceased.

      In the autumn of the year 1859, he left this business and went into a business partnership with Mr. J. Motz for the publication of the "Berliner Journal", the first issue of which appeared on December 29, 1859.

      Since that time, he was the first and the last in on every work day in the office; with the exception of 2 rather short illnesses a few years ago, until his last sickness developed. When he was not occupied with book-keeping or correspondence, then he stood from morning to night at the letter-case; he did nothing else but this.

      With his death, the busy, active life of a circumspect, pleasant business-man, of an honest, friendly, business partner came to an end. The author of these lines, who stood close to him for 38 years, knows what he has lost in him. The loss will be especially painfully felt by the deeply saddened widow, to whom he was a loyal, helpful husband, and by his children, who looked up to him as a loving and caring father. He was generally loved and respected on account of his modest and gentle nature.

      In religious matters, he was a practical, Lutheran Christian, and yet tolerant of other believers. In regard to friendship and love he recognized no differences in confessions of faith. He was one of the founders of the St. Peter's congregation here and served it for many years as a governor, treasurer and Sunday-school superintendent and teacher. He played an active part in the building of the first and second churches of this congregation and helped solve the problems which arose during these circumstances honestly.

      The deceased was married May 14, 1854 to Elizabeth Geiger. From this marriage, 7 children were born, of whom 3 died very young. Those who are still living are: John A. publisher of the "Ontario Glocke" in Walkerton; William and Herman, in the "Journal" press and Lizzie, wife of Pastor Julius Badke in Humberstone.

      It is worth noting, that he moved into the house on October 14, 1867, from which he was carried out, 30 years later, namely on October 14, 1897. His burial will take place today, Thursday, at 2pm. The body will be carried from the house of mourning to St. Paul's Church and then, after the service, will be buried in Mount Hope Cemetery. (2 poems follow)


      Berlin Daily News October 14th, 1897 Page 1 - Column 3 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk

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      Rittinger & Mots, printers and publishers Berlin Journal. Mr. Motz was formerly Deputy Reeve, and is now a member of the Town Council. Both gentlemen are Germans, and settled here Mr. Rittinger in 1847, and Mr. Motz in 1848.

      Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881

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      Friederich Rittinger and John Motz, then young men, issued on the 29th day of December, 1859, the first number of the "Berliner Journal," a weekly newspaper, which soon became, as it remains to this day, in the second generation of the firm of Rittinger & Motz, the principal German newspaper in Canada.

      Friederich Rittinger was born in the Grand Duchy of Baden in 1833. His mother died early. In 1847 he came with his father, two brothers and a sister, to Canada, landing in Quebec, and soon made his way to the German settlement in Berlin, Canada West. Here, when still under fourteen years of age, he became printer's apprentice to Henry Eby, the publisher of the 'Deutche Canadier." For several years part of the boy's work was the delivery of this paper to subscribers in Waterloo and Wilmot townships. As printer and general assistant Rittinger remained with the " Deutche Canadier " until the " Journal " was begun, this becoming his life work. He died in 1897.

      First Annual Report of the Waterloo Historical Society 1913

      ____________________________

      BERLINER JOURNAL WAS ESTABLISHED IN DECEMBER 1859

      Rittinger & Motz Continued In Publishing Business With Same Members Until 1897; Successors Acquired Controlling Interest In News Record Limited 1919.

      SOUND PRINCIPLES IN PROSPECTUS

      The first issue of the Berliner journal, published by Rittinger & Motz, Berlin, Ontario, made its appearance on December 29, 1859. The prospectus reads as follows:

      "The publishers undertake to meet all requirements from week to week by way of placing before their readers all important news in a fair, open and impartial manner. Their efforts are directed to promote the life and activity, growth and progress of Canada, and particularly that of Berlin and Waterloo county.

      "In regard to religion the publishers will strictly adhere to I the principle of tolerance in all matters pertaining to faith and freedom of conscience. Each one expects to gain salvation in his own particular manner, and it is a comfort to him to be treated with indulgence.

      "Politically the paper will take an independent stand. Each of the two existing parties in Canada, Conservative and Reform, has its own particular good and evil inclinations and therefore we cannot give an unrestricted decision. In general the paper will favor the Reform party, without, however, obliging itself to sing the praises of those belonging to that party, whether merited or not.

      "In 'matters of public concern we will at all times express our views in an unconcealed manner, but will also be ready to learn from others, and our paper will be at the disposal of those who wish to discuss rationally matters of public interest.

      "And thus today we pass into the hands of our honored subscribers our first issue with the assurance that we will honestly endeavor to justify the confidence placed in us. Wishing our readers a happy New Year, we commend ourselves to their kind disposal and well-wishing.".

      Newspaper clipping date and paper unknown

  • Sources 
    1. [S158] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1881, Div 1 Page 49.

    2. [S229] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1871, Div. 1, Pg. 57.

    3. [S123] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1861, Div. 3 Page 22.

    4. [S1118] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berlin Daily News (1878-1897), Obituary of Friedrich Rittinger - October 14th, 1897.

    5. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Sec. 5 Page 59.

    6. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, M., America, N., Municipality, W., & Cemetery, M. (1833). Frederick Rittinger (1833-1897) - Find A Grave... Retrieved 15 May 2020, from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10121372/frederick-rittinger.

    7. [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library.
      Friederich Rittinger, painter of Berlin married 14 May 1854 in Berlin by license to Elisabeth Geiger of Berlin, wit: John Friederich of Berlin & Maria Hess of Berlin

    8. [S2304] Germany, Select Marriages, 1558-1929.
      Name:Georg Adam Riedinger
      Gender:Male
      Age:25
      Birth Date:1795
      Marriage Date:28 Aug 1820
      Marriage Place:Michelbach (A. Eberbach), Baden, Germany
      Father:Philipp Riedinger
      Mother:Anna Maria Zimmermann
      Spouse:Katharina Charlotta Neu
      Gender:Female
      Age:25
      Birth Date:1795
      Father:Johann Dietrich Neu
      Mother:Maria Katharina Benkers

    9. [S244] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Deutsche Canadier (1841-1865) - Index to Births, Deaths and Marriages Announced in the Deutsche Canadier, Berlin, Canada West. originally indexed by Simone Nieuwolt and Sylvie Kuppek..organised by Rosemary Ambrose, 18 May 1854:20.
      GEIGER. Elisabeth married 14 May 1854 To Friedrich RITTINGER. Both from Berlin. minister F.W. Bindemann

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Dec 1833 - Michelbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - - Berliner Journal, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - painter - 1854 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 14 May 1854 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Printer - 1861 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Publisher - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Publisher - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Publisher - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 12 Oct 1897 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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