Waterloo Region Generations
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Friedrich "Frederick" Bornhold

Male 1857 - 1911  (53 years)


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  • Name Friedrich "Frederick" Bornhold 
    Born 8 Oct 1857  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Male 
    Church Membership Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    St. Peter's Lutheran Church 
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    Residence 1861  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1881  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 8
    Shoemaker 
    Residence 1881  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Bootmaker 
    Residence 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1901  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Boot & Shoe Maker 
    Elected Office 1909  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    councillor - Kitchener Council 
    Name Frederick Bornhold  [9
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-40793P 
    Died 22 Mar 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    Buried Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7
    Person ID I40793  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father Heinrich "Henry" Bornhold,   b. 27 Jul 1828, , Mecklenburg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Apr 1913, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Mother Wilhelmina Dorothea Schultz,   b. CALC 20 May 1824, , Mecklenburg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 May 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 69 years) 
    Family ID F9643  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Louisa Loeffler,   b. 26 Mar 1861, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Jan 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 30 Nov 1880  Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Children 
     1. Henry Gustave Bornhold,   b. 22 Jun 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Feb 1958, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years)
     2. Bertha Louise Bornhold,   b. CALC 12 Dec 1883, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Apr 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 0 years)
     3. Rev. John Frederick Bornhold,   b. 19 Aug 1885, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Laura Henrietta Bornhold,   b. 29 Apr 1888, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Jan 1980, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
     5. Karl Edward Bornhold,   b. 14 Aug 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Nov 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     6. Ruth E. Bornhold,   b. 17 Mar 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F10604  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • DEATH OF F. BORNHOLD

      Well-Known Citizen and Ex Alderman Passed Away Wednesday Morning

      WAS IN HIS 54TH. YEAR


      Another well-known and highly respected citizen of Berlin passed away at 7 o'clock when Mr. Frederick Bornhold ex-Alderman and Chairman of the Board of Works last year, was summoned by the Grim Reaper. The news of his demise spread quickly throughout the town and sincere regret and sympathy was expressed for the bereaved family The deceased contracted slight cold about 1wo weeks ago, which, a few days later, developed into a severe attack of pneumonia, from the effects of which he became unconscious and gradually weakened until the time of his death.

      The late Frederick Bornhold was born in Berlin, the 8th of October, 1857, and was 53 years, 5 months and 11 days of age, being a son of Mr. Bornhold, Cedar street. He was brought up in the public schools here: and when but a young man learned the trade of shoe making Later he entered into partnership with Mr. C. A Ahrens, with whom he had been connected for 21 years, retiring several years ago

      He was married to Louisa Loeffler in Toronto, November 30th, 1880, and the union was blessed with five. children, two daughters and three sous, who with his wife, father and sister, Mrs. Vogt, survive. They are Henry, Berlin, Rev. John E., Philadelphia, Karl, Toronto; Laura and Ruth, at home.

      For a number of years he was a willing and active member of the Church Council of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. He entered the municipal field in 1909 and was elected to the Council, which position he retained for two years. In 1910 he be came chairman of the Board of Works. He was also a member of the A.O.U.W.

      The late Mr. Bornhold was of a genial disposition and will be greatly missed by a large number of intimate friends. He was industrious and took a keen interest in the progress of the town. As a member of the Council he was conscientious and endeavored to promote the welfare of the town. He was a good father and took pride in the advance made by his children in the educational in stitutions of the town.
      The funeral will take place from his late residence on Church street on Saturday afternoon, to St. Peter's Lutheran church for service and East End Lutheran burying ground for interment.

      The Chronicle Telegraph 23 Mar 1911, p. 10

  • Sources 
    1. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-8 Page 4.

    2. [S229] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1871, Div 13, Page 15.

    3. [S158] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1881, Div 1 Page 44.

    4. [S123] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1861, Div. 4 Page 31.

    5. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Section 3 Page 31.

    6. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79418110.

    7. [S499] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - St. Peters Lutheran CC#4509 Internet Link .
      II-19-2 Bornhold [A] Louisa Bornhold/ 1861-1946 [B] Fred Bornhold/ 1857-1911 Louisa Bornhold 1861-1946; Fred Bornhold 1857-1911

    8. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      Name: John Frederick Bornhold
      Event Type: Birth
      Event Date: 19 Aug 1885
      Event Place: Berliln, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
      Gender: Male
      Father's Name: Frederick Bornhold - shoemaker of Berlin
      Mother's Name: Louise Loeffler
      Certificate Number: 36699

    9. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 17 Apr 1884.
      Apr. 10, 1884 Bertha Louise Bornhold, infant daughter of Friedrich Bornhold, died in Berlin at the tender age of 3 months and 29 days.

    10. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), Dec. 2 1880.
      Nov. 30 1880 Louise L ffler of Toronto & Friedrich Bornhold of Berlin, were married in Toronto by Pastor R. Von Pirch.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 8 Oct 1857 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChurch Membership - St. Peter's Lutheran Church - - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 30 Nov 1880 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Shoemaker - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Bootmaker - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Boot & Shoe Maker - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - councillor - Kitchener Council - 1909 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 22 Mar 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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