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

Christoph Kramer[1]

Male Abt 1808 - 1858  (~ 50 years)


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  • Name Christoph Kramer 
    Born Abt 1808  of, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1858  Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-148713 
    Died 23 Feb 1858  Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I148713  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Family Elizabeth Rudy,   b. Abt 1808, of, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Kramer,   b. 1838, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Mary Kramer,   b. Abt 1840, Of, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F37140  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • A-2-22 Christopher Kramer Letters of Administration of the estate of Christopher Kramer, late of the Village of Bridgeport, deceased, who died on or about the 23rd of February 1858 at the Village of Bridgeport, and who at the time of his death had a fixed place of abode at the Village of Bridgeport, made and duly executed his Last Will and Testament and did therein name George Kraft, of the Township of Waterloo, Yeoman, Executor thereof. A true copy of which said Last Will and Testament is hereunder written. And be it further known that on the 18th of April 1859, Letters of Administration with the said will annexed …were granted to Elizabeth Gredter of the village of Bridgeport, a daughter, and one of the next of kin of the said deceased and the residual Legatee named in said will, the said George Kraft named Executor therein having duly renounced all right and title to probate and execution of said Will…

      This Indenture witnesseth that I Christopher Kramer, of the Village of Bridgeport, being of sound and disposing mind and memory and understanding do make public and declare this to be my Last Will and Testament.

      1st : My will first is that my personal charges and just debts shall be paid by my Executor hereinafter named.

      2nd : My beloved daughter Mary shall have my bed and clothing immediately after my deceased as also one dollar in money.

      3rd : I give and devise to my beloved daughter Elizabeth all my real and person estate to have and to hold to her and her heirs Executors and administrators for ever.

      4th : Should my daughter Elizabeth die single or unmarried all her estate real and person shall fall and descend to the children of my daughter Mary, their heirs Executors and Administrators and assigns to there use and behalf for ever.

      5th : Should my daughter Elizabeth Mary[sic] [Marry?] two hundred dollars shall be paid by my Executor to my daughter Mary in the manner following, that is to say one hundred dollars in twelve months and one hundred dollars in twenty four months from the date of her marriage.

      6th : I do nominate and appoint my beloved friend George Kraft of the Township of Waterloo, to be sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testament….

      Letters granted 18th April 1859
      Died 23rd February 1858
      Will dated 22nd January 1858
      Witnessed by Thos. L. Ferrier and Peter N. Tagge
      No inventory.

      Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

  • Sources 
    1. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Grelder John, 33, Waterloo, Germany, s/o Christian & Elizabeth (Hasse), married 14 Dec 1858 Leretta Kramer, 29, Waterloo, Germany, d/o Christoph & Elizabeth (Rudy)

    2. [S1737] Probate - Wills of Waterloo Register A 1853-1871, Will of Christopher Kramer - 1858 - A-2-22.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1858 - Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 23 Feb 1858 - Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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