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

Jakob "Jacob" Brox[1, 2]

Male 1826 - 1900  (74 years)


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  • Name Jakob "Jacob" Brox 
    Born 13 May 1826  Dilsberg, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5, 6
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47229237 
    Name Jacob Brox 
    Occupation 1852  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    labourer 
    Occupation 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1891  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Gentleman 
    Residence 1891  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number 00112-7048.66 
    Died 16 May 1900  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Buried Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Person ID I1893  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Family Katharina "Catharine" Ziegler,   b. 9 Jun 1826, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Jan 1897  (Age 70 years) 
    Children 
     1. John Brox,   b. 15 Jul 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Mar 1934, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     2. Catharina "Katie" Brox,   b. 31 Jan 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Aug 1925  (Age 73 years)
     3. Elizabeth Brox,   b. 24 Sep 1853, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1916  (Age 62 years)
     4. Mary Brox,   b. 6 Jan 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Dec 1895  (Age 40 years)
     5. Lydia Brox,   b. 21 Jul 1856, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Jan 1933  (Age 76 years)
     6. Jacob Brox,   b. 22 Mar 1858, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Samuel Brox,   b. 1859, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Louis Brox,   b. 12 Jul 1861, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jan 1938, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     9. William Brox,   b. 26 Jun 1862, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1925  (Age 62 years)
     10. Daniel Brox,   b. 1863, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     11. Henry Brox,   b. 17 May 1865, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Mar 1921, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years)
     12. Sarah Brox,   b. Abt 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     13. Louisa Brox,   b. 7 Jul 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jun 1933, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     14. Annie Brox,   b. 16 Apr 1868, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F612  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Another one of the old settlers of Woolwich was laid to rest on Sunday. We refer to Jakob Brox, who died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. William Dreisinger, in the village here. His death took place place here on Wednesday night. May 16 after less then two weeks illness. He died from bronchial trouble, having for years been afflicted with asthma. Deceased was born in Baden, Germany and came to Buffalo in 1849 where he was married to Catherine Ziegler. They came to Canada and for two years between St. Jacobs and Waterloo. Then they moved to Upper Woolwich where they lived for 37 years. Mr. Brox then sold his farm and moved to Elmira, where he lived the last 12 years. While living here one of his daughter died and about 2 years ago his wife. Fourteen children, seven sons and seven daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs Brox, all of whom are living but the daughter mentioned above. There are 38 grandchildren living. The funeral took place on Sunday forenoon and the large attendance of relatives and aquaintances testified to the respect in which Mr. Brox was held.
      Deceased had reached the age of 78 years 11 months and 29 days.

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 10766-79.

    2. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, #009777-73.
      #009777-73 (Waterloo Co.) : John BROX, 24, carpenter, Canada, Elmira, s/o Jacob & Catherine, married Elizabeth GIMBER?, 22, Canada, Elmira, d/o Henry & Eva, witn: Ida TUERK & Susan ROTHERWEL, both of Berlin, 17 Nov 1874 at Berlin

    3. [S199] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - St. James Lutheran Elmira CC#2800 Internet Link.
      Zum Andenken an/ Jakob BROX/ geb. 13 Mai 1826/ in Tilsberg [ ? ] Baden/ gest. 16 Mai 1900/ Alter 73 Jahr. 11 Mo./ und 23 Tage.

    4. [S141] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1851, Div 3 Pg 4.
      Jacob BROX Labourer Germany Lutheran 26
      Catharine BROX Germany Lutheran 26
      John BROX Canada Lutheran 2

    5. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 66.

    6. [S2057] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1891, Pg. 9.

    7. [S141] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1851, Div 3 Pg 4.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 May 1826 - Dilsberg, Baden, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - labourer - 1852 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Gentleman - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 16 May 1900 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., 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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