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

Magdelena "Lena" "Helena" Albrecht

Female 1833 - 1918  (85 years)


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  • Name Magdelena "Lena" "Helena" Albrecht 
    Born 6 May 1833  , France Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Female 
    Birth , Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/69859897 
    Immigration 1846  , Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Name Lena Albrecht 
    Name Magdelena "Lena" "Helena" Kennel 
    Residence 1851  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1861  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1871  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Mennonite 
    Residence 1881  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Mennonite 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-52237 
    Died 6 Dec 1918  Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Cause: gastric carcinoma & exhaustion 
    Buried Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4
    Person ID I52237  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father John Albrecht,   b. 1797, , France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Barbara,   b. 1805, , Saxe Coberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Aug 1888, Mannheim, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Family ID F27804  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Christian E. Kennel,   b. 31 Mar 1827, , Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 Apr 1909, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Children 
     1. John A. Kennel,   b. 3 Aug 1856, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Mar 1936, Goehner, Seward, Nebraska, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     2. Barbara Kennel,   b. 16 Jul 1859, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Apr 1953  (Age 93 years)
     3. Susanna Kennel,   b. 1862, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Christian A. Kennel,   b. 21 Jul 1865, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 May 1937, Crosshill, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     5. Joseph A. Kennel,   b. 7 Sep 1868, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jun 1955  (Age 86 years)
     6. Magdalena Kennel,   b. 2 Aug 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jun 1940, Lowville, Lewis, New York, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F13465  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Kennel. - Magdalena Albrecht of Petersburg, Ont., was born in Germany May 6, 1833; was married to Christian Kennel Sept. 30, 1951; lived together 58 years, she living in widowhood nearly 10 years and died Dec. 6, 1918; aged 85 y. 7 m. She leaves 6 children (2 having preceded her in death), 24 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren. Funeral services conducted by John Gascho and Jacob Lichti. Text, John 14. Buried at the Third Line Cemetery.
      In a world of pain and care,
      Lord, thou wouldst no longer leave her:
      To Thy meadows bright and fair
      Lovingly Thou dost receive her.
      Clothed in robes of spotless white
      Now she dwells with Thee in Light.
      By a Grandchild.

      Gospel Herald - Volume XI, Number 40 - January 2, 1919 - pages 718, 719

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      In Memoriam In a world of pain and care, Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave her; To thy meadows bright and fair Lovingly Thou dost receive her; Clothed in robes of spotless white Now she dwells with Thee in light. Asleep in Jesus! O for me May such blissful refuge be! Securely shall my ashes lie Waiting the summons from on high. Died In Wellesley, Ont., on Friday, December 6th, 1918 Magdalena Kennel Relict of the late Christian E. Kennel Aged 85 years and 7 months The Funeral Will be held from her late residence on Monday, Dec. 9th, at 1.00 o'clock p.m. Interment in the Third Line Amish cemetery. Services in church after interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

      Funeral Card

  • Sources 
    1. [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-6 Page 18.

    2. [S113] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1881, Division 3 Page 37.

    3. [S520] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley - Maple View Amish Mennonite CC#4532 Internet Link.
      Magdalena/ Albrecht/ Ehefrau von/ Christian E./ Kennel/ Gest. 6, Dez. 1918/ Alter/ 85 jah. 7 m./ Ruhe in frieden

    4. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Magdalena Kennell, aged 85y, 7m, d. 6 Dec 1918 Wellesley b. Germany, buried Amish Cemetery, d/o John Albrecht & Barbara, cause: gastric carcinoma & exhaustion

    5. [S269] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1871, Div. 4, Pg. 43.

    6. [S855] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1861, Div. 8 Page 38.

    7. [S134] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1851, Sect. 5 Page 209.

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 May 1833 - , France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBirth - - , Baden, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - 1846 - , Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1851 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1861 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1871 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Mennonite - 1881 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: gastric carcinoma & exhaustion - 6 Dec 1918 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Maple View Amish Mennonite Cemetery, Wellesley Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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