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Heinrich "Henry" Braun[1]

Male 1833 - 1898  (64 years)


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  • Name Heinrich "Henry" Braun 
    Born 24 Sep 1833  Cleba, District of Hersfeld, , Hessen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6] 
    Gender Male 
    Immigration 1857  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Residence 1863  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Occupation 1871  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Mason 
    Residence 1871  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    [Member of New Jersulem Religion] 
    Elected Office 1878  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    municipal council - Kitchener 
    • Years Served: 1878-79, 1884-85, 1888-89
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166378664 
    Name Henry Braun  [7] 
    Occupation 1881  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Mason 
    Residence 1881  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Swedenborgian 
    Occupation 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Stone Mason 
    Residence 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    [Member of New Jersulem Religion] 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-48042 
    Died 12 Jul 1898  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Cause: dropsy 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I48042  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Anton Braun,   b. Abt 1803, Of, Kur Hessen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Catharina,   b. Abt 1803, Of, Kur Hessen, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F12623  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Henriette Wilhelmine Bertha Hardel,   b. CALC 15 Jun 1839, Stettin, , Prussia, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 May 1914, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 74 years) 
    Married 16 Jul 1863  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 8] 
    Children 
     1. Henry Braun,   b. 1856, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Casper Braun,   b. 22 Jun 1864, Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Mar 1937, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 72 years)
     3. Louisa Braun,   b. 29 Apr 1866, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Jan 1869  (Age 2 years)
     4. Andrew Anton Braun,   b. 26 Nov 1867, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Carl Edward Braun,   b. 10 Nov 1869, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Minna Braun,   b. 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. Emilia Elisa Braun,   b. 21 Aug 1872, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Mathilda Lavina Braun,   b. 2 May 1875, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 1875, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     9. Emily Braun,   b. 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     10. Wilhelmina Bertha Braun,   b. 6 Jul 1877, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     11. Carolina Christina Braun,   b. 19 Apr 1879, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Oct 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 1 years)
     12. Maria Anna Braun,   b. 16 May 1883, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F12411  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Wilhelmina Hartel,   b. CA 1839,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 16 Jul 1863  [1] 
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F255766  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Heinrich Braun

      The well-known master brick-layer, Heinrich Braun, died in Berlin on Tuesday morning of dropsy after a long illness, at the age of 64 years, 9 months and 18 days. He was born in Cleba, District of Hersfeld, Jurisdiction of Niederaula, in the former principality of Hesse, learned the brick-layer's trade at the age of 16 years, and entered the body-guard of the principality of Kassel, where he served for 3 years. In 1857, he emigrated to America and arrived in Berlin, where he has lived ever since, with the exception of several years which he spent in Cincinnati. In 1863, he married Henriette W. B. Hardel from Sparsee, Pomerania, and together, they produced 3 sons and 6 daughters, of which 3 sons and 2 daughters are still living, namely Caspar, Minnie and Mary in Berlin and Andrew and Edward in Cincinnati.

      He was a hard working, diligent, obliging man; he had many friends and enjoyed the respect and trust of his fellow citizens to a high degree; he represented them for 6 years on the municipal council. As a master builder, he executed many contracts and many a building in Berlin and area is his work. For the last 9 years, he did not undertake any more contracts and worked instead with his son. His burial will take place tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) at 2 p.m.

      Berliner Journal July 14, 1898 Pg 4 col 4

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      Henry Braun, mason, began his career as a contractor in 1864. He continued till 1889, when he was succeeded by his son Casper. The son built some of the principal churches and factories of his time. Later on, he engaged in the monument business on the corner of King and Water Streets. Of late years the works have been situated at 16 Andrew Street. Since Mr. Braun's death in 1937, his son, G. B. Braun, is manager of the estate. Casper Braun gained the lasting esteem of the public.

      A History of Kitchener, W. V. (Ben) Uttley, Kitchener, Ontario 1937, pg 160

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      DEATH OF HENRY BRAUN

      Henry Braun, the veteran mason contractor, died at bis residence, Berlin, Tuesday morning after a protracted illness, at the age of 65 years. He leaves a widow and five children, viz: Casper, Minnie and Mary, of Berlin, and Andrew and Edward of Cincinnati, Ohio. He was born in Germany, in 1833, and came to America in 1837, settling in Berlin. He was a successful business man and highly respected by all who knew him.

      Waterloo County Chronicle, 14 Jul 1898, p. 5

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 23 Jul 1863.
      Married 16 Jul 1863 By Rev. Tuerk, Heinrich Braun was married to Wilhelmina Hartel, both of Berlin.

    2. [S2] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Church of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian).
      Name: Henry Braun Age: 29 Res: Berlin Place of Birth: Kurhessen, Ger. Names of Parents: Anton & Cathar. Braun BRIDE Name: Wilhelmina Hartel Age: 24 Res: Berlin Place of Birth: Stettin, Prussia Names of Parents: William & Lilia Hartel WITNESS Name: Caspar Schafer Res: Berlin Name: Anna Schafer Res: Berlin Date of Marriage: July 16, 1863

    3. [S158] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1881, Div. 2 Pg. 28.

    4. [S229] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1871, Div. 1, Pg. 67.

    5. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), Obituary of Heinrich Braun - July 14, 1898 Pg 4 col 4.

    6. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Section 4 Page 1.

    7. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Caspar Braun Born: Air Ohio Age: 22 Father: Henry Braun Mother: Wilhelmena Braun Born: abt 1865 Spouse: Elizabeth Schmidt Age: 28 born: North Easthope Father: Balthaser Schmidt Mother: Anna Barbara Schmidt married 31 May 1887 married: Perth

    8. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Henry Braun b. Germany res: Berlin Age: 29 born abt 1834 father: Anton mother: Catherine married Wilhelmine Hartel Age:: 24 born abt 1839 b. Prussia Spouse res: Berlin father: William mother: Lilia married 16 Jul 1863 county: Waterloo

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Sep 1833 - Cleba, District of Hersfeld, , Hessen, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1857 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1863 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 16 Jul 1863 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mason - 1871 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - [Member of New Jersulem Religion] - 1871 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - municipal council - Kitchener - 1878 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Mason - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Swedenborgian - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Stone Mason - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - [Member of New Jersulem Religion] - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: dropsy - 12 Jul 1898 - 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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