Henry H. Heimbecker

1845 - 1906  (60 years)

• Name	Henry H. Heimbecker
  Born	24 Dec 1845	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/113429395
  Interesting	crime
  Residence	1861	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Protestant
  Occupation	1871	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	painter
  Residence	1871	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  Occupation	1876	Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States
  	photographer
  	The only place in Vineland where you get a dozen card photographs for $1.00 is Heimbecker's, near the post office. Evening Journal, Vineland, New Jersey Sat, Oct 21, 1876 Page 1
  Occupation	1877	Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	photographer - artist
  Occupation	1881	Norwich, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
  	photographer
  		Waterloo-Photograph-HenryHeimbecker-001-RayRuddyCollection.jpg
  Occupation	1892	Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States   [4]
  	engraver
  Residence	1892	Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States   [4]
  Occupation	1900	Manhattan, New York, New York, United States   [3]
  	portrait painter
  Residence	1900	Manhattan, New York, New York, United States   [3]
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-59278
  Died	31 Jul 1906	Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
  Buried	Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I59278	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2025

  
  

  Father	George Heimbecker,   b. 13 Dec 1823, , Germany ,   d. 17 May 1899, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Mother	Margretha "Margaret" Hoffman,   b. 1824, , Germany ,   d. 1938  (Age 114 years)
  Married	10 Mar 1844	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  Family ID	F37893	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Mary Elizabeth Leggett,   b. 31 Oct 1845, Scotland ,   d. 23 Oct 1922, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States  (Age 76 years)
  Children	1. Dr. George H. Heimbecker,   b. 17 Jan 1870, , New York State, USA ,   d. 11 Sep 1938, Manhattan, New York, New York, United States  (Age 68 years)   2. Roland Bentley Heimbecker,   b. 21 Jul 1878, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Jul 1919, Peekskill, Westchester, New York, United States  (Age 41 years)   3. Albert Heimbecker,   b. 20 Aug 1880, Norwich, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Dec 1958, Yonkers, Westchester, New York, United States  (Age 78 years)
  Last Modified	13 May 2025
  Family ID	F300915	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos

  Heimbecker-HenryH.-003-PhiladelphiaTimes-9Sep1897.jpg Henry H. Heimbecker - The Philadelphia Times Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thu, Sep 9, 1897 Page 4

  
  

• Notes

  BOLD ROBBERY. Valuable Articles Stolen from a Front Yard on Bay Street. Mr. Henry Heimbecker, who is employed in the photographic studio of Wm. Farmer, was moving from James street north to 111 Bay street last night, and had placed a wagon load of his furniture in the front yard previous to taking them into the house. Among other articles placed there was a trunk containing a valuable photographic lens, a gold watch and other valuable and useful articles. When Mr. Heimbecker proceeded to take his furniture in the house, he missed the trunk. He immediately reported to the police who are now working it up. The Hamilton Spectator, Tue, Dec 06, 1881 Page 1 _______________ WATERLOO. For the Record. Mr H Heimbecker, of New York City, was called home last week, owing to the serious illness of his father, our respected townsman, Mr G Heimbecker. We regret having to state that Mr Heimbecker's condition does not improve materially and he has to endure much suffering. Mr H Heimbecker, who is Vice-President, and Manager of the New York Chromatic Engraving Co, has recently invented process of photography in the colors of nature, the picture being produced from half tone copper plates by three impressions only. By means of this valuable invention, in which the three primary colors, of yellow, red and blue only are used, and three impressions only are required, pictures are produced equal to lithographs, and chromo lithographs, that by the lithographing process require from eight to fourteen impressions, in as many colors from litho stones. All classes of subjects are produced with a wonderful fidelity to nature by a purely photographic process. Mr. Heimbecker is to be congratulated on the success be has achieved in perfecting, after much arduous labor, a system of color photography, that is sure to bring him handsome returns. The pictures produced are so true to the colors of nature, and the process of making them so much simpler and less expensive than the lithographing process, that the new invention is bound to replace the old system, The work can be turned out very rapidly on a Rapid Cylinder Type printing press, and this makes it very valuable for commercial work. Oil paintings are reproduced in the exact colors, all the fine combinations of color, and delicate touches, reappearing in the copy. Mr Heimbecker is an old Waterloo boy, and has always been to the front in his profession, graduating from a photographer to be a photo-engraver, in which he and his son have been eminently successful, having for more than a year past done all the halftone engraving for Munsey's, There is a large field for the new art of photography in colors, and all of Mr Heimbecker's Berlin and Waterloo friends will wish him the abundant success and distinction he has so deservedly earned, and which his invention will doubtless bring him. Weekly Record, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Thu, Jan 2, 1896 Page 1 _________________ FOUND A FINE OUTFIT FOR MAKING BAD MONEY Tools, Plates and Plenty of Paper Captured in a Lodging House Room. THE SUPPOSED COUNTERFEITERS IN CHESTER JAIL When a man who gave his name as Louis Heimbecker was locked up at Chester, Pa., Friday afternoon on the charge of passing a counterfeit $10 bill upon a grocer, from whom he got a can of salmon, he was oblig-ing enough to tell Chief of Police Barry that he had just come from this city, having been staying a week at 325 North Ninth street. Upon the strength of this Special Police men Yeager, of the Twelfth district, and Gallagher, of the Twenty-first district, who have been recently detailed at headquarters, were dispatched yesterday morning to his lodging place to search his room. Conrad Hoff, the proprietor of the place, declared that his lodger, who had been away a couple of days, didn't seem like a counterfeiter or anything else of a desperate kind. Posed as a Photographer. He said he had understood him to be a photographer traveling for a New York paper, and a first glance around the room seemed to indicate that this was true. A camera and tripod stood in a corner, while several photographic plates lay on the marble-top table in the middle of the room. There was nothing in the closet except several pounds of coffee, a couple of cans of cocoa and other articles of that sort. It was evident that the bed, which was being made up, had not been used as a hiding place, while the drawers of the bureau and washstand contained nothing of greater Interest than a bottle of camphor, several brushes and the like. Under the washstand was found a mustard can that at first glance seemed to contain nothing but little scraps of paper folded in the shape of a cocked hat. Holding one of these up to the light it was seen to contain thin silk threads of red and blue. The secret thus became suddenly more interesting, but it soon seemed as if these silken threads were the only things pointing toward the room being a counterfeiter's den. There was but one place left to look besides beneath the carpet, and that was under the marble table top. A Real Counterfeiting Outfit. This was taken off, and revealed the best counterfeiting outfit that has been captured here for years, consisting of front and back plates for $10 Treasury notes, four engravers' tools of the best quality, a roller, paper, etc. There were twenty-eight Impressions of the front plate and twenty-one impressions of the back plate, most of which were in the first stage of development, being merely printed in black; but several were in green, although none were pasted together, and none had silk thread. Nevertheless, an enthusiastic member of the force announced for publication that $10,000 of counterfeit money had been captured. Heimberger, if that is his name, is said to belong in New York. A Park photographing permit was found bearing the name and address "W. H. Barton, 18 Spruce street," while a circular containing the engraving of a hall clock had the statement at the bottom that the work was done by the "Heimbecker process" at the New York Chronicle Engraving Company, 101 Beekman street. Among those in this city whom the man is said to have cheated is Charles Ellinger, of 4664 Frankford avenue, from whom he bought a cigar and got $9.95. The Philadelphia Times, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sun, Sep 5, 1897 Page 2 ____________ HEIMBECKER HELD FOR COUNTERFEITING The Man Whose Room Was Full of Mateterial [asic]for Making Had Money to Face a Jury. Henry Heimbecker, who was arrested at Chester last Friday on the charge of passing a ten-dollar counterfeit note, and was brought to this city Tuesday by United States Deputy Marshal Meyers and Secret Service Officer John J. Henry, had a hearing before United States Commissioner Craig at noon yesterday and was held under $3,500 bail awaiting the action of the grand jury of the United 1 States District Court. The evidence showed that Heimbecker went to Chester September 3 and passed a bogus ten-dollar note at the grocery store of Frank E. Poore, buying 45 cents' worth of goods and getting the balance in good money. He was detected soon afterwards and was arrested by Chief of Police Berry, of Chester. On his person was found another spurious ten-dollar note and a letter addressed to himself at 325 North Ninth street, Philadelphia. Following this clue Policeman Robert M. Yeager and Detective Gallagher went to the number Indicated and found that Heimbecker had rented a room at this house from Mrs. Ida Haup on August 25 and had claimed to be a photographer. The policemen found hidden beneath a table in the room occupied by Heimbecker, copper and steel plates for the manufacture of ten-dollar notes and 49 unfinished impressions of the bills, besides other material and a set of engravers' tools. These statements were brought out in the testimony before the Commissioner yesterday. No witnesses were introduced by the defendant, who was represented by Harvey K. Newitt. Assistant District Attorney King appeared for the government. Heimbecker has made no statement. He claims to reside in Brooklyn. The Philadelphia Times, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thu, Sep 9, 1897 Page 4 __________ (4 Misc. Rep. 606; mem. report without opinion.) ROBINSON v. HEIMBECKER. (Common Pleas of New York City and County, General Term. August 9, 1893.) ACTION FOR MISREPRESENTATIONS-SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE. In an action to recover for misrepresentations by defendant as to his competency to teach photo-engraving, whereby defendant was induced to pay him for instruction in advance, plaintiff testified that defendant was incompetent, and a witness for plaintiff testified that defendant, while in his employ, had spoiled some plates, but it appeared that this witness discharged defendant because he was unable to work rapidly. Defendant and other witnesses testified to defendant's competency. Held, that plaintiff's burden of proving false representations was not sustained. Appeal from fourth district court. Action by John W. Robinson against Henry H. Heimbecker for false representations. From a judgment for plaintiff, defendant appeals. Reversed. Argued before BISCHOFF and GIEGERICH, JJ. L. C. Whiton, for appellant. Samuel Strasbourger, for respondent. GIEGERICH, J. This action was brought to recover the sum of $75 damages for false and fraudulent misrepresentations alleged to have been made by the defendant to the plaintiff, whereby the latter was induced to pay such aforesaid sum as consideration, under the following agreement: "In consideration of the sum of $75 paid to me, for which this is the receipt, 1 agree to teach John Robinson all the trade secrets of photo-engraving of which I am possessed, as well as the practical teaching and all the formulas connected with it. [Sg [Sg.] H. H. Heimbecker." The manner in which the complaint is framed favors the view that the action is in tort, but, assuming that it may possibly have been intended to be brought upon the contract, the plaintiff's testimony to the effect that he himself failed to continue performance in the first instance, and defendant's uncontradicted testimony that he was ready to perform at any time, would preclude a recovery upon any such theory. We take the view, then, that recovery is sought by reason of the alleged misrepresentations by defendant as to his competency to teach the plaintiff the trade of photo-engraving; and, upon this assumption, it seems obvious to us that the plaintiff has wholly failed to sustain the burden of proving such misrepresentations. The only positive testimony with regard to defendant's lack of ability is given by the plaintiff himself, who, by his own assertion, is not instructed in the trade. This testimony could be of weight only if given by one well versed in the same trade as that with regard to which another's competency is sought to be questioned. The plaintiff was confessedly not versed at all in the trade of photo-engraving, and defendant is uncontradicted in his testimony as to his long experience. There was no objection to this testimony of the plaintiff upon the trial, but its inherent incompetency is to be considered in determining the weight of the evidence. Plaintiff's witness Davis, defendant's former employe, testified that defendant spoiled some plates; but, considering all of his testimony, we find that his real reason for discharging the defendant was that he was not a rapid worker. This would not affect his ability to impart his knowledge of the trade to the plaintiff, nor does it tend to show any lack of such knowledge. The testimony of the witness Smith does not add sufficient weight to the plaintiff's case. The mere fact that the work he mentions was returned receives little additional importance from his nonexpert opinion as to the manner in which such work was done. The testimony of the defendant and his witnesses clearly outweighs the slight evidence given in support of plaintiff's cause of action. We conclude from the whole testimony that the weight of evidence is with the defendant to such a degree that plaintiff's burden of proving the false representations has in no way been sustained. As to the note, of which mention was made on the trial, we can only say that, if it had any probative force, it would be as evidence of an accord and satisfaction; but it not having been paid at maturity, and the same having been re turned to the defendant, the plaintiff was restored to his original rights, and his remedy lay either in tort or upon the contract as before. The judgment should be reversed, and a new trial ordered, with costs to appellant to abide the event. From: THE NEW YORK SUPPLEMENT VOLUME 24, CONTAINING THE DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME, SUPERIOR, AND LOWER COURTS OF RECORD OF NEW YORK STATE. AUGUST 3-OCTOBER 19, 1893. WITH TABLES OF NEW YORK SUPPLEMENT CASES IN VOLS. 2 AND 3, MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS: 60 AND 61, NEW YORK SUPERIOR COURT REPORTS. A TABLE OF STATUTES CITED AND CONSTRUED IS GIVEN IN THE INDEX. COPYRIGHT, 1893, BY WEST PUBLISHING COMPANY. __________ COUNTERFEITING CHARGED Man Believed to Be a Professional Arrested at Chester. Special to The Inquirer. CHESTER, Sept. 3.-A man believed to be a professional counterfeiter was arrested tonight at the P., W. and B. R. R. station for passing a counterfeit ten dollar bill on Grocer Frank Poor, of Seventh and North streets. The man refused to give his name, but from letters on his person he is believed to be a photo engraver named H. H. Heimbecker, of 325 North Ninth street, Philadelphia. The man is believed to have a pal in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Inquirer, Sat, Sep 04, 1897 Page 5 _________ DEATH OF HENRY HEIMBECKER Word has been received here of the death of Henry Heimbecker, eldest son of the late Geo. Heimbecker, and brother of Miss Mary Heimbecker, of Waterloo, which occurred at his home in New York City on Tuesday. Deceased had been ailing for some time past, being a sufferer from stomach trouble and recently underwent an operation from which he never rallied, although hopes were held out for his recovery. He was 59 years of age and is survived by a wife and family of five children, three sons and two daughters. The body is being brought to Waterloo for burial. The Daily Telegraph Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Fri, Aug 3, 1906 Page 4 _______

  
  

• Sources

  [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 3 Pg 17. [S1885] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1861, Waterloo 1861 Dist. 3 Page 24. [S1835] Census - U.S. Census Population Schedule, 1900 12th Census, Census Place: Manhattan, New York, New York; Roll: 1123; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0934. Hoffman Heimbecker b. Dec 1845 Canada Portrait painter Mary E. b. Oct 1845 Scotland Winifred b. May 1873 New Jersey - Medical Student Roland b. Jul 1878 Canada - Secretary Landlord Albert b. Aug 1880 New York - at School Beatrice W. b. Jun 1884 New York - at School [S3329] New York, U.S., State Census, 1892, Queens, Jamaica, E. D. 04. Henry Heimbecker, 44. b. Canada - Engraver Mary E. 46 b. Scotland George 22 b. US electrician Winnefred 19 b. US telegraph Rowland 14 b. US Albert 12 b. US Beatrice 7 b. US [S2658] aaaaWaterloo Village 1871, Sect. 1 Page 26. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev'd Jacob Huether, Minister of The Gospel of The Evangelical Lutheran Church At Preston report 39. George Heimbecher, to Margaretha Hoffman, both of Waterloo. 10 Dec. 1844

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 24 Dec 1845 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Protestant - 1861 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - painter - 1871 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1871 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - photographer - 1876 - Vineland, Cumberland, New Jersey, United States Occupation - photographer - artist - 1877 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - engraver - 1892 - Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States Residence - 1892 - Jamaica, Queens, New York, United States Occupation - portrait painter - 1900 - Manhattan, New York, New York, United States Residence - 1900 - Manhattan, New York, New York, United States Died - 31 Jul 1906 - Manhattan, New York, New York, United States Buried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth