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John George "George" Becker[1]

Male 1844 - 1912  (68 years)


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  • Name John George "George" Becker 
    Born 17 Feb 1844  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181870311 
    Name George Becker  [11] 
    Residence 1852  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1861  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1866  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Occupation 1871  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1881  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1891  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Hotel Keeper 
    Residence 1891  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1901  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    common laborer 
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Laborer, Shop 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1912  22 Heins Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-34271 
    Died 6 May 1912  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Person ID I34271  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Johann W. "John" Becker,   b. CALC 3 Nov 1801, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Feb 1882, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 80 years) 
    Mother Catharina Noll,   b. 1802, , Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 3 Feb 1882  (Age < 80 years) 
    Married 1841  Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Family ID F30738  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Caroline Seegmiller,   b. 5 Mar 1849, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1922  (Age 72 years) 
    Married 25 Nov 1866  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Children 
     1. Johann "John" Becker,   b. 1867, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Annie Catherine Becker,   b. 14 May 1869, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Mar 1945, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     3. Adam Becker,   b. 19 Jun 1871, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1951, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     4. Daniel Becker,   b. 1873, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. George R. Becker,   b. 15 Jul 1875, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 May 1943, Elmwood, Leelanau, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 67 years)
     6. Catherine Becker,   b. 10 Oct 1878, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Mary Becker,   b. 15 Oct 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Henry Becker,   b. 1881, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Frederick William "Fred" Becker,   b. 10 Mar 1883, Petersburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     10. William Becker,   b. 23 Mar 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     11. Charles Becker,   b. 15 Nov 1888, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F9083  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BERLIN LOSES OLD RESIDENT

      Mr. George Becker, Aged 68 Years Passes Away Early This Morning

      The sad death occurred this morning early, of George Becker, a lugh I respected resident of Berlin in his 69th year.

      Deceased was born in Wellesley township in 1844, passing his boyhood days on his father's farm. In 1867 he was united in marriage to Caroline Segmueller of Petersburg. after which he lived in Baden for three years where he owned a hotel twelve years in Petersburg, where he also conducted a hotel. The past thirteen vears he had been in Berlin where he has made a large number of friends

      A widow and eleven children, all of whom are grown, and all but three of whom are married, survive,to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. A brother in Alberta, sister in Tavistock and twenty one grandchildren also survive. His death makes the first break in the family circle.

      Although naturally reserved deceased possessed a pleasant and cherry disposition and made and retained a great many friends, who will deeply regret his removal. He was essentially a home man. living and working for the home, which, always bright and cheery, possessed it's owner's attraction for friends, and the hospitality shown kept it filled with guests.

      The following children survive:- John, of Oshawa, Adam, Berlin, Dan. Munising, Mich, George, Traverse City, Mich, Harry. Tecumseh, Mich, William. Winona, Minn, Charles Newark, NY, Kate at home. Mrs E. J. Seip, Berlin, Mrs. Herman Zimmerman, Berlin or town, Fred, Elmira.

      The füneral will be held on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from his late residence Heins Avenue, to St. Paul's church for service and Mount Hope cemetery for burial. The family requests that no flowers be sent.

      Berlin New Record 6 May 1912 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 018710-04.
      Fred Becker, 19, Occ. Furniture Finisher, b. Petersburg, Res. Berlin, son of George Becker and Caroline Seegmiller married Clara Schmidt, 18, b. Waterloo, Res. Waterloo, daughter of Michael Schmidt and Christena Brodhecker, Witn: Albert Schmidt and Bertha Brodhecker Both of Waterloo, 14 April 1904 in Waterloo.

    2. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      George Becker Born: Wilmot Res: Wilmot Age: 22 Born: abt 1844 Father: John B. Becker Mother: Catharine Nall Spouse: Caroline Seegmiller Age: 18 Born: abt 1848 born: Petersburg Res: Wilmot Father: Fre Seegmiller Mother: Catharine Harscher married 25 Nov 1866 county: Waterloo

    3. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, a-2 pg 13.

    4. [S140] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1881, Div. 1 Page 22.

    5. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 24 Pg. 19.

    6. [S190] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1871, Div. 4 Page 52.

    7. [S134] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1851, Div. 4 Page 17.

    8. [S844] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1861, Pg. 116.

    9. [S939] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1891, Div. 2 Page 6.

    10. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181870311.

    11. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Sophia Stoltz Born: Manheim Age: 28 Father: August Stoltz Mother: Elizabeth Stoltz Born: abt 1875 Spouse: Adam Becker Age: 31 born: Wellesley Father: George Becker Mother: Caroline Becker married 11 Apr 1903

    12. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852.
      Rev'd Frederick W. Bindemann, Minister Of The German Evangelical Church, , At Green Bush, Waterloo Township, 31 Aug. 1841 To 31 Aug. 1842
      John Becker, Weaver, To Catharina Noll, Both Of Wilmot. Wit. William Beilstein, Yeom. , Of Wilmot And Carolina Bindemann, Of Waterloo

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 17 Feb 1844 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1852 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1866 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 25 Nov 1866 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1871 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Hotel Keeper - 1891 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - common laborer - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Shop - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 6 May 1912 - 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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