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John George "George" Vogt

John George "George" Vogt

Male 1818 - 1902  (84 years)

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  • Name John George "George" Vogt 
    Born 26 Apr 1818  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Birth 12 Apr 1820  Oberkirch, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Immigration 1830  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Naturalization 1860  [7] 
    Business 1867  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Royal Exchange Hotel Elmira 
    • from: Gazetteer and directory of the County of Waterloo. 1867
    Royal Exchange Hotel Elmira, advertisement    		 Royal Exchange Hotel Elmira, advertisement
    from: Gazetteer and directory of the County of Waterloo. 1867
    Immigration 1870  , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Name George Vogt 
    Occupation 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Organ Builder 
    Residence 1871  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Catholic 
    Occupation 1881  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Hotel Keeper 
    Occupation 1891  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Hotel Keeper 
    Residence 1891  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Roman Catholic 
    Occupation 1901  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Organ Manufacturer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-26048 
    Died 9 May 1902  Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 5] 
    Buried Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Person ID I26048  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Family Marianna Zingg,   b. 1 Jan 1831, Langenthal, Canton Berne, Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jun 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 94 years) 
    Married 27 May 1848  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Children 
     1. Amelia Vogt,   b. 1852, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Frederick A. "Fred" Vogt,   b. 1857, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Professor Augustus Stephen Vogt,   b. 14 Aug 1861, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Sep 1926, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     4. Laura Helen Vogt,   b. 1864, Washington, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Aug 1947, St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     5. Clara F. Vogt,   b. 1 Jun 1865, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 May 1934, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
     6. Oscar Herman Vogt,   b. 5 Jun 1868, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Apr 1927, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years)
     7. Isabella Amelia "Bella" Vogt,   b. 24 Sep 1872, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Aug 1910, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 37 years)
     8. Wilhelmine Katherine Barbara "Minnie" Vogt,   b. 5 Dec 1875, Elmira, 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 F6784  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Obituary: ....death of one of the oldest citizens of Elmira, Mr. George Vogt....Death released him of his sufferings last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock....Deceased was born in Oberkirch, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany, where he passed his youth and early manhood, and acquired the trade of pipe organ builder. In 1842 he emigrated to Canada, locating in Preston where he was married to Mary Ann Zingg, his surviving widow....family of children, eight of whom have reached their majority. They are: Mrs Ph. Christmann, of Elmira; Mr. Fred A. Vogt, of Michawaka, Ind; Mr. A. S. Vogt, Toronto; Mrs. S. H. Eby, St. Thomas; Mrs. Geo. H. Ruppel, Elmira; Mr. O. H. Vogt, Galt, and the Misses Bella and Minnie Vogt, living at the old home with their mother....The deceased had reached the age of 82 years, and 27 days. the funeral, which was one of the largest held in Elmira, took place on Sunday afternoon...[abreviated entry]


      Elmira Signet 15 May 1902 pg 2 col. 1

      ____________________________

      George Vogt, a respected inhabitant of Elmira, died there on Friday morning at the age of 82 years and 27 days. He was born in Oberkirch, Grand Duchy of Baden, and came to Canada approximately 60 years ago where he followed the organ-building trade with long-dead Mr. Hager in Preston, and later on in Hamilton; then, he had a furniture factory in Plattsville with Mr. Michael Gilles. For several years, he had a restaurant in Elmira and also built organs; recently however, he lived in retirement. He is survived by his widow and eight children, among them, the well-known organist, A.S. Vogt, in Toronto.

      Berliner Journal - May 15, 1902 pg 4 Translated by: Patricia J. Kauk

  • Sources 
    1. [S161] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1901, Elmira B pg 7.

    2. [S98] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - Elmira Union CC#4578 Internet Link.
      John George Vogt/ A Native Of/ Oberkirch Grand Duchy Of Baden/ Germany/ Born April 12, 1820 - Died May 9, 1902/ Mariana Zingg Vogt/ Wife Of The Above/ Born In Langenthal Canton Berne,/ Switzerland, Janury 1st 1831/ Died In Elmira,June 28th 1925.

    3. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 2 Page 4.

    4. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 2 Page 4.

    5. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), 15 May 1902 - Obituary of George Vogt.

    6. [S2057] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1891, Pg. 19.

    7. [S161] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1901, Elmira (Village) B. Page 7.

    8. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev'd Jacob Huttner report 120.
      George Vogt, married to Mariann Zingz. 27 May 1848

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 12 Apr 1820 - Oberkirch, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1830 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 May 1848 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBusiness - Royal Exchange Hotel Elmira - 1867 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1870 - , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Organ Builder - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Catholic - 1871 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Hotel Keeper - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Hotel Keeper - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Organ Manufacturer - 1901 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 9 May 1902 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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