Wilhelm "William" Borth

1852 - 1923  (70 years)

• Name	Wilhelm "William" Borth
  Born	17 Mar 1852	, Germany   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100514433
  Name	William Borth  [3]
  Residence	1873	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Occupation	1881	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Farm Labourer
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-76258
  Died	28 Jan 1923	Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
  Buried	St. Matthews Lutheran Cemetery, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario
  Person ID	I76258	Generations
  Last Modified	10 Jul 2025

  
  

  Father	Johann Christian "Christian" Borth,   b. 10 Apr 1810, , Baden, Germany ,   d. 30 Apr 1866  (Age 56 years)
  Mother	Susannah Catharina Vogt,   b. 5 Oct 1812, , Germany ,   d. 18 Sep 1860  (Age 47 years)
  Family ID	F33764	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Salome Gross,   b. 12 Mar 1852, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Apr 1927, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 75 years)
  Married	29 Apr 1873	Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Children	1. John Borth,   b. 1873, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Catherine Borth,   b. 1875, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Elisabeth Borth,   b. 1878, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. Emma Maria Borth,   b. 7 May 1885, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 17 Dec 1914, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 29 years)
  Last Modified	10 Jul 2025
  Family ID	F20536	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  MILDMAY LOSES MILDMAY LOSES THREE CITIZENS Deaths Of Mrs. John Schefter, William Borth And John Fischer The death occurred Tuesday morning of Iast week of Mrs. John Schefter, one of Mildmay's old and highly esteemed residents, following short illness of pneumonia. Deceased, who was in her 82nd year was always active and enjoyed splendid health despite her advanced years. She In survived by her aged husband, four sons and two daughters, One daughter, Cecilia (Sister Severina) stationed Prairie du Chico, Wisconsin. Two daughters predeceased her. Men. Joseph Schulters (Theresay of Kerr Roberta, Sask, and J Murphy (Adeline) of Niagara The funeral rook place Friday morning to the R. C. church and cemetery, The sudden death of Willam Borth occurred Sunday evening and the news received with the deepest regret by his many friends. Mr. Berth Wan 71 years of age and had been a resident of the place for about ten years. He leaves to mourn his death his widow. one son and three daughters, who have the sincere sympathy of the community. 'The funeral took place to the Lutheran cemetery and memorial services were, held at the church on Wednesday afternoon. John Fisher. another of Mildmay's highly respected residents passed away at his home on Thursday evening in his 76th year. He is survived by his widow, one son. Valentine, of Walkerton and two daughters, Mrs. B. Grota of the 8th concession and Mrs. Wm. Polfuss of the 1. concession of Carrick. The funeral took place Monday morning to the R. C. church and cemetery. The Daily Record, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Thu, Feb 8, 1923 Page 7

  
  

• Sources

  [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012816-73. William BORTH, 21, farmer, Germany, Woolwich, s/o Christian & Susanna married Salome GROSS, 21, Woolwich, Woolwich, d/o John & Barbara, witn: John GROSS & Michael MATTUSCH of Woolwich, 29 April 1873 in Woolwich [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 2 Page 65. [S77] News - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - Elmira Signet (1893-1982), Obituary of John Grosz - 16 Mar 1905.

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 17 Mar 1852 - , Germany Residence - 1873 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 29 Apr 1873 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farm Labourer - 1881 - Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 28 Jan 1923 - Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth