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Eduard "Edward" Roos

Male 1847 - 1914  (67 years)


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  • Name Eduard "Edward" Roos 
    Born 27 Feb 1847  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14685402 
    Name Edward Roos  [8, 10] 
    Residence 1861  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1871  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Shoemaker 
    Occupation 1881  Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Manufacturer 
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Felt Maker, Felt Factory 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1914  72 Church St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-35470 
    Died 13 May 1914  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 11] 
    Cause: Cause: Gangrene (3 weeks) - Heart Failure (4 hours) 
    Buried Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 7] 
    Person ID I35470  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2025 

    Father Karl "Charles" Roos,   b. 14 Nov 1824, , Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Jan 1909, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Elizabeth Zingg,   b. 4 Feb 1827, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Oct 1904, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 20 Sep 1846  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [12] 
    Family ID F9385  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Mena Wahn,   b. 20 Sep 1851, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Mar 1942, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 26 Apr 1870  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [13, 14] 
    Children 
     1. Estella Roos,   b. 12 Feb 1871, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1959  (Age 87 years)
     2. Edgar Roos,   b. 16 Feb 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1875  (Age 0 years)
     3. Norman Edgar "Edgar" Roos,   b. 16 Feb 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jan 1935, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)
     4. Mabel Roos,   b. 8 Mar 1876, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Dec 1924, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 48 years)
     5. Minnie Wahn Roos,   b. 19 Sep 1883, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Nov 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 81 years)
     6. Rolena Violet Roos,   b. Nov 1889, Fredonia, Chautauqua, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jun 1981, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 91 years)
    Last Modified 13 May 2025 
    Family ID F24070  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • EDWARD ROOS IS LAID TO REST

      The funeral of the late Edward Roos took place this afternoon from his late residence 72 Church Street and was attended by a large company of sorrowing relatives and friends.

      After a service at the house conducted by the Rev. H. F. Schade of the Beaton Street Baptist Church the funeral proceeded to the Preston Cemetery, where interment was made.

      The pallbearers were: A. W. Merner, Herman Boehmer, W. Meinke, W. Byers, C. H. Gillespie and Geo. Boehmer.

      Many very beautiful floral offerings were received as a token of respect for the deceased and came from the following friends: Pillow from the children: spray of carnations from grandchildren: wreath from his brothers: spray of carnations from Mr. and Mrs. Emil Roos of Galt; spray of carnations from Mr. and Mrs. Andrich, Galt: spray of roses from the Nurses of Berlin and Waterloo: spray from Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Merner spray of carnations from Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Wright: spray o roses from Mr. and Mrs. John Kimmel spray carnations from: Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pollock: spray of tulips from Mrs. H. L. and C. H. J spray of sweet peas is from Miss Minetta Boehmer: spray of roses from Mr. F. J. Rooney Waterloo: spray of roses from Mrs. Aug. Boehmer: spray of roses from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boehmer, Italy: spray of roses from Mr. and Mrs. W. Meinke: spray of roses from spray of roses the Ladies' Aid of the Benton Street Baptist Church: spray of sweet peas and lilies of the valley from Mrs. John Guggisberg: wreath from friends in Wiarton: spray of roses from friends of Mrs. (Dr.) Kalbfleisch: spray of roses from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roos. Detroit: Spray of roses from Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Boehmer: spray of roses from Miss Grace Boehmer.

      Many friends were present, including these were: His brothers and sisters from Galt and Listowel: Mr. Beal of Hamilton. N. Y., Norm Roos of South Bend. Ind. Dr. and Mrs. Hay of Listowel while others were present from Preston. Galt and Elmira.

      The Berlin News Record, Kitchener, Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Sat, May 16, 1914 Page 1

      ______________

      After having his leg amputated Edward Roos, a manufacturer, of Berlin, contracted gangrene, and died after a three weeks' illness.

      The Toronto Star, Thu, May 14, 1914 Page 18

  • Sources 
    1. [S270] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1852, Pg 10.

    2. [S336] Census - ON, Waterloo, Galt - 1881, Galt Division 1 Page 45.

    3. [S105] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1871, Pg 27.

    4. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      Edward ROOS/ 1847 - 1914/ Thy will be done

    5. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 33 Pg. 5.

    6. [S1473] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1861, Div. 1 Page 7.

    7. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      [Marker In Front Of Monument On Left Side] Edward Roos/ 1847 - 1914/ Thy Will Be Done./ [Footstone] Father.

    8. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Rolena Violet Ros - Hathaway - Jun 4 1981 pg 25.

    9. [S3297] Missouri Synod, U.S., Lutheran Church records, 1851-1973.
      NameEduard Koos
      Baptism Age0
      Record TypeBaptism
      Birth Date27 Feb 1847
      Baptism Date1847
      Baptism ChurchSt. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
      Baptism PlacePreston, Ontario, Canada
      Father Carl Koos
      MotherElisab. Zink

    10. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 019007-05.
      Carl Harry Boehmer, 28, Occ. Traveller, b. Berlin, Res. Berlin, son of Charles Boehmer, & Angelina Weaver married Minnie Wahn Roos, 22, Occ. Nurse, b. Galt, Res. Berlin, daughter of Ed Roos & Mina Wahn, Witn A.E. Erb & Ida R. Kuntz Both of Berlin 24 October 1905 in Berlin.

    11. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:Edward Roos Gender:Male Birth Year:abt 1847 Birth Place:Preston, Ontario Age at Death:67 Death Date:May 1914 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    12. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev. Jacob Huttner - Minister of The Lutheran Evangelical Church In The Village of Preston report 65.
      Carl Roos, married Elisabeth Zngg, both of Waterloo. 20 Sept. 1846.

    13. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name: Edward Roos Age: 23 Birth Date: abt 1847 Birth Place: Preston Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1870 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father:Charles Roos Mother:Elizabeth Roos Spouse:Mena Wahn Spouse's Age:19 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1851 Spouse Birth Place:Preston Spouse Father:Valentine Wahn Spouse Mother:Hannah Wahn

    14. [S31] News - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Dumfries Reformer (1850-1892), 4 May 1870.
      Wahn, Mena married 27 Apr 1870 to Edward Roos At Preston, by Rev. M. McKenzie. Bride, second daughter of Valentine Wahn. All of Preston.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Feb 1847 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 26 Apr 1870 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Shoemaker - 1871 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Manufacturer - 1881 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Felt Maker, Felt Factory - 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 - Cause: Cause: Gangrene (3 weeks) - Heart Failure (4 hours) - 13 May 1914 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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