Alfred Goetz Brohman

1882 - 1932  (49 years)

• Name	Alfred Goetz Brohman
  Born	12 Nov 1882	Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
  Gender	Male
  Residence	1891	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Roman Catholic
  Occupation	1901	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Hotel Clerk
  Occupation	1911	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Butcher - shop
  Residence	1911	Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Roman Catholic
  Interesting	1932
  	accidental death
  Misfortune	1932
  	killed in accidental explosion
  Name	A. G. Brohman  [6]
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-53583
  Died	7 Apr 1932	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  	Cause: Cause: Accidental Explosion
  Buried	9 Apr 1932	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  Person ID	I53583	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Michael Brohman,   b. 16 Dec 1853, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario ,   d. 16 Jan 1924, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Rosalie "Jenny" Goetz,   b. CALC 15 Jan 1857, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 28 May 1886, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age ~ 29 years)
  Married	9 Jan 1877	Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario   [9, 10]
  Family ID	F14366	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Anna Maude "Maude" Kyle,   b. 28 Jun 1886, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 26 Mar 1933, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 46 years)
  Married	20 Sep 1911	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [11]
  Children	1. Edward Brohman
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F30697	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Accidentally Killed Alfred G. Brohman Meets With Fatal Accident at Plant of Hecker H-O Company - Alfred G. Brohman was instantly killed by an explosion of unknown origin at the plant of the Hecker-H-O Company of Canada, Limited, shortly after midnight last Thursday morning. Several thousand dollars damage was done to the plant, the cooker on which deceased was employed being damaged beyond repair. Deceased was working alone at the time and, but a few minutes before the explosion, was seen by Harvey Baetz, night engineer, attending as usual to the work incidental to his end of the business. Shortly afterwards there was a loud report and the night superintendent, Marshall Cochrane, rushed from an upper floor to find Mr. Brohman lying a short distance away from the machine. Deceased was an experienced workman in this line, having had charge of the cooker for the past seven years. Coroner Dr. Ward Woolner was called immediately following the explosion and, after viewing the remains, ordered an inquest. The autopsy on the body showed that death resulted from injuries about the head and shoulders. Provincial police were called to investigate, but nothing definite was done. A preliminary inquest was held Thursday morning, when a jury of seven was empaneled and the remains and wreckage viewed. The adjourned inquest will be held this (Thursday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. The jury comprises the following: John W. Currie, foreman; Christian Blancher, Julius Eichler, James Gemmell, John Clark and Morgan Daniels. In the death of Mr. Brohman Ayr loses one of its most prominent and respected citizens. He was in his 49th year, and was born at Winterbourne, Ontario, in 1883, coming to Ayr some 26 years ago. When he first came to this village, deceased was employed as a butcher, later operating an establishment in his own name. He was later employed at the Hilborn hockey stick plant and the Canadian Cereal. When the cereal company ceased operations, he returned to Hilborn's where he was working when, about 8 years ago, he took a position with the Hecker-H-0 Company. Deceased served the village as a councillor and, at the time of his death, was a member of the Ayr public school board. He was a great sportsman, having had charge of the Ayr hockey team a number of years ago. He was a prominent member of the Ayr Union Curling and Ayr Bowling Clubs, having served as president of both organizations in former years. He was a member of the United Church and a much-esteemed member of Dolman Lodge, I. 0. 0. F. In politics he was a Conservative. Besides his widow, whose maiden name was Maude Kyle, he is survived by one son, Edward, at home, and his mother, Mrs. M. Brohman, Winterbourne. There also survive two brothers and four sisters, viz.: Alex. of Kitchener, Richard of Winterbourne, Lucy of Winterbourne, Mrs. M. Neish of Guelph, Mrs. T. Dillon of Toronto and Mrs. A. Brown of Dallas, Texas. The funeral took place from his late residence to the Ayr Cemetery on Saturday afternoon, and was very largely attended, including many friends and relatives from outside points. The members of Dolman Lodge, I.O.O.F., attended in a body and took part in the services, which were in charge of Rev. J. W. Currie, pastor of Knox United Church. During the service at the residence, Mrs. J. M. Hunt and Mrs. G. A. Graham sang very touchingly, "All the Way my Saviour Leads Me." At the graveside the impressive Oddfellow ritual was carried out under the direction of R. L. Anderson and Wellington Nickerson. The pallbearers were: J. C. Swan, Dr. Robertson, Jas. W. Henderson, M. A. Cochrane, J. C. Kyle and G. H. Lawrence. Among the beautiful floral tributes were offerings from the following: Dolman Lodge, Hecker-H-0 Company, Ayr Curling Club, Employees of Hecker-H-0 Company and Ayr Bowling Club. The wreath from the Hecker-H-0 Company bore the following inscription: From the Hecker-H-0 Company of Canada, Ltd., in affectionate remembrance of their valued friend." The Ayr News Apr 14 1932 pg 1

  
  

• Sources

  [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-2 page 4. [S148] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1901, Woolwich F-1 Page 9. [S1282] Census - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - 1911, p 10. [S1821] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1891, Div. 2 Page 11. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration. Name: Alfred Burhard Brohman Date of Birth: 12 Nov 1882 Gender: Male Birth Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father's name: Michael Brohman Mother's name: Rosalia Goetz [S619] News - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr News (1897- ), "Obituary of Mrs. A. G. Brohman," Mar 30 1933 pg 1. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration. Name: Alfred Satz Brohman Gender: Male Birth Year: abt 1883 Birth Place: Ontario Age at Death: 49 Death Date: 7 Apr 1932 Death Place: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link . B/ Alfred G. Brohman/ 1882 - 1932/ his wife/ Anna Maude Kyle/ 1888 - 1933/ Adam Kyle/ 1855 - 1926/ Brohman [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Michael Brohman Born: Canada Age: 25 Father: Gotlib Brohman Mother: Catharine Brohman Born: abt 1852 Spouse: Rosalia Goetz Age: 20 born: Canada Father: Martin Goetz Mother: Mary Ann Goetz married 9 Jan 1877 married: Waterloo, New Germany [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 1 Feb 1877. 09 Jan 1877 By Rev. Niemann in New Germany, Michael Brohmann was married to Rosalia Goetz, both of Woolwich. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name: Alfred G Brohman Age: 28 Birth Date: abt 1883 Marriage Date: 20 Sep 1911 Marriage County or District: Waterloo Father: Micheal Brohman Mother: Rosa Gates Spouse: Anna Maud Kyle Spouse's Age: 25 Spouse Birth Date: abt 1886 Spouse Father: Adam Kyle Spouse Mother: Nellie Callison

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 12 Nov 1882 - Winterbourne, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1891 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Hotel Clerk - 1901 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Butcher - shop - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Roman Catholic - 1911 - AYR, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 20 Sep 1911 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Cause: Accidental Explosion - 7 Apr 1932 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 9 Apr 1932 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth