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

Margaritha R. "Margaret" Rubin[1, 2]

Female Cal 1808 - 1889  (~ 80 years)


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  • Name Margaritha R. "Margaret" Rubin 
    Born CALC 17 Nov 1808  , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/274767935 
    Immigration 1848  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Name Margaret Ruby  [6
    Name Margaritha R. "Margaret" Von Kennel 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-35910 
    Died 2 Nov 1889  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 7
    Cause: Cause: Old Age 
    Buried Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Person ID I35910  Generations
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2024 

    Family Peter Von Kennel,   b. 7 Jun 1807, Bern, Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Jan 1874, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years) 
    Married 29 Apr 1831  , Berne, Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Children 
     1. Margaret Von Kaenel,   b. 1832, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Jan 1895, Ingersoll, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years)
     2. Mary Von Kennel,   b. 1833, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Elizabeth Von Kennel,   b. 1835, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Bef 1901  (Age < 65 years)
     4. Catharina Von Kennel,   b. 1838, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Peter Von Kennel,   b. 1840, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. John P. Von Kaenel,   b. 7 Oct 1842, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 May 1922, Kingville, Essex, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     7. Sophia Von Kennel,   b. 12 Nov 1846, , Switzerland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 17 Aug 1907, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 60 years)
     8. Louise Von Kennel,   b. 1849, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Carl "Charles" Von Kaenel,   b. 27 Nov 1849, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     10. Louisa Kanel,   b. 11 Jan 1851, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2024 
    Family ID F9472  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Another Old Resident Gone - There died in Preston at the residence of her son-in-law, Mr. A. Roos, on Saturday, the 2nd inst., Margaret, relict of the late Peter Von Kaenel, in her 81st year. She had been an invalid for several years before her death. Deceased was a native of Switzerland and came to this country in 1848. Five daughter's and two sons survive her, Mr. John Von Kaenel, of Galt, being one of the sons.

      Galt Reporter Nov 15 1889 pg 8

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012803-73.
      David Miller, 20, occ. Cloth Finisher, b. Hawick Scotland, res. Preston, son of John and Elizabeth married Louise Von Kennel, 22, b. Preston, res. Preston, daughter of Peter and Margarethe, witnessed by: George Patterson and Caroline Schlarbaum both of Preston, 25 September 1873 in Preston

    2. [S3297] Missouri Synod, U.S., Lutheran Church records, 1851-1973.
      NameKarl Kännel
      Baptism Age0
      Record TypeBaptism
      Birth Date27 Nov 1849
      Baptism Date27 Okt 1850
      Baptism ChurchSt. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
      Baptism PlacePreston, Ontario, Canada
      FatherPeter Kännel
      MotherMargaretha Kubus

    3. [S270] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1852, Pg 17.

    4. [S105] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1871, Pg. 37.

    5. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 21 Nov 1889.
      Nov. 2, 1889 Margaretha Kennell, widow of the later Peter V. Kennell (who died 16 years ago), died in Preston at age of 80 years, 11 months & 16 days.

    6. [S3297] Missouri Synod, U.S., Lutheran Church records, 1851-1973.
      NameLuisa Kannel
      Record TypeBaptism
      Birth Date11 Jan 1851 Preston
      Baptism Date7 Dez 1851
      Baptism ChurchSt. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
      Baptism PlacePreston, Ontario, Canada
      FatherPeter Kannel
      MotherMargaretha Rubi

    7. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:Margaret R Vonkanel Gender:Female Age:80 Birth Date:abt 1809 Birth Place:Switzerland Death Date:2 Nov 1889 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    8. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      Margaritha/ Von Kaenel./ [Burial Card] Buried Nov. 1, 1889.

    9. [S3298] Switzerland, Select Marriages, 1532-1910.
      NamePeter Von Känel
      GenderMale
      Marriage Date29 avr. 1831 (29 Apr 1831)
      Marriage PlaceBern, Switzerland
      FatherGilgian Von Känel
      SpouseMargaritha Rubin
      Father Christen Rubin
      FHL Film Number2005964

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - CALC 17 Nov 1808 - , Switzerland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 29 Apr 1831 - , Berne, Switzerland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1848 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Old Age - 2 Nov 1889 - Preston (Cambridge), 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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