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

Anthony Wilhelm[1]

Male 1813 - 1901  (87 years)


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  • Name Anthony Wilhelm 
    Born 13 Apr 1813  Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
    Gender Male 
    Name Anton Wilhelm 
    Residence 1848  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Occupation 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Farmer 
    Residence 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    RC 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Roman Catholic 
    Occupation 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Farmer 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Roman Catholic 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-76426 
    Died 2 Apr 1901  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Buried Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I76426  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Heinrich "Henry" Wilhelm,   b. 15 Jul 1783, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jul 1861, Josephburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Mother Theresia Sauer,   b. 17 Oct 1787, Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Sep 1828, Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 40 years) 
    Married 27 May 1811  Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location  [10
    Family ID F44273  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Johanna Weber,   b. CALC 26 Feb 1810, Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Apr 1879, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 69 years) 
    Married 1835  Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Children 
     1. Maria Anna Wilhelm,   b. CALC 5 Sep 1839, , Baden, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Oct 1882, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 43 years)
     2. Caroline Wilhelm,   b. CALC 28 Feb 1842, of, Waterloo Twp., Region of Waterloo, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Mar 1864, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 22 years)
     3. Elizabeth Wilhelm,   b. 5 Jun 1844, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jun 1931, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
     4. Anthony Wilhelm,   b. 25 Feb 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Nov 1927, Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F23709  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Hannah,   b. 1812, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. Mary William,   b. 1840, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Caroline William,   b. 1842, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Elisabeth William,   b. 1844, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Margaret William,   b. 1845, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Anthony William,   b. 1848, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Joseph William,   b. 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F25805  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Anton Wilhelm, who died on Saturday, was accompanied by many friends to his last resting place on Tuesday, his 88th birthday.

      Mr. Anton Wilhelm, an upright, honest man of good heart was one of the first settlers in this area. The same was born on April 2, 1813 in upper Baden and came to Amerika in 1833 and married Johanna Weber, who came from the same area of Germany, in 1835 in Buffalo N.Y, then moved to Dundas, and later settling down on his place by Williamsburg, on the road between Strasburg and Mannheim where he lived until his death. He lost his true conscientious German spouse through death in 1879 and since then was cared for by his only son Mr. Anton Wilhelm Jr., his spouse and children.

      The departed left behind one son, 2 daughters, 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by 2 sons, 2 daughters, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A solemn ceremony and heart rendering eulogy was offerred by Rev. B. Wm. Kloepfer prior to his burial at the Catholic cemetery where his earthly remains were carried by 6 of his grandchildren and lowered into the grave.

      To the founders of this "Journal" of which he was one of the first subscribers, he was a loving and good friend, to the sons the founders and publishers of this leaflet, likewise his treasured friendliness came to pass. The thought to have had a father and grandfather whose many good qualities and respected ways were loved by all sensitive persons, is a great consolation for the great numbers left behind.

      Berliner Journal, Thursday, April 4th , 1901 Translation by S.M. Fischer April. 2002

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      In the person of the late Anton Wilhelm, who died on Saturday and who, on Tuesday, his 88th birthday, was accompanied by many to his final resting place, this area has lost one of the first settlers, and a generally beloved, good-hearted, worthy man.
      He was born April 2, 1813 in the Upper Baden area, came to America in 1833; he married in 1835 in Buffalo, N.Y., Johanna Weber, who came from the same area in Germany and then moved to Dundas. In 1844, he settled near Williamsburg, on the road between Strassburg and Mannheim, where he lived until his death. He lost his attentive, loyal German wife to death in 1879 and since that time, he has enjoyed the loyal care of his only son, Mr. Anton Wilhelm Jr. and the latter's wife and children.

      The deceased is survived by a son and 2 daughters; in addition, he has 22 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Two sons and two daughters, as well as 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren predeceased him.

      His burial, preceded by a solemn requiem mass and a heartfelt address on the virtues of the departed by the Very Reverend Father Wm. Klöpfer, took place in the Catholic cemetery here, where his earthly remains were transported and lowered into the grave by six of his grandchildren.

      To the founders of the "Journal" (among whom he was one of the first subscribers) he was a dear, good friend, and to whose sons (the present publishers of this paper), he has remained a worthy friend. The thought, to have had a father and a grandfather whom all well-meaning people respect and love, because of his many good qualities, must certainly be a great consolation to his numerous survivors.

      Berliner Journal 4 Apr 1901 pg 4 Translated by Patricia J. Kauk March 16, 2007

  • Sources 
    1. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Frederick Doll b. Strasburg, Ontario res: Strasburg, Ontario Age: 22 born abt 1836 father: Bernard mother: Mary Ann Dietrich married Ann Mary Wilhelim Age:: 18 born abt 1840 b. Baden Germany Spouse res: Strasburg, CW father: Antony mother: Johanna Weber married 9 Nov 1858 county: Waterloo

    2. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 5 Pg 20.
      Antony WILLIAM Farmer Birthplace: Germany Age 38 Roman Catholic
      Hannah WILLIAM Birthplace: Germany Age 39 Roman Catholic
      Mary WILLIAM Birthplace: Canada Age 11 Roman Catholic
      Caroline WILLIAM Birthplace: Canada Age 9 Roman Catholic
      Elisabeth WILLIAM Birthplace: Canada Age 7 Roman Catholic
      Margaret WILLIAM Birthplace: Canada Age 6 Roman Catholic
      Anthony WILLIAM Birthplace: Canada Age 3 Roman Catholic
      Joseph WILLIAM Birthplace: Canada Age 1 Roman Catholic
      Gregory WEAVER Labourer Birthplace: Germany Age 25 Roman Catholic
      Elisabeth WEAVER Birthplace: Germany Age 22 Roman Catholic
      Henry WILLIAM Labourer Birthplace: Germany Age 72 Roman Catholic
      Rosina WILLIAM Birthplace: Germany Age 53 Roman Catholic

    3. [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Waterloo S. Twp. 1881 Div 3 Page 16.

    4. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), April 4th , 1901 - Obituary of Anton Wilhelm.

    5. [S370] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Mount Hope Roman Catholic CC#4517 Internet Link .
      In memory of our loved ones/ A. Wilhelm/ died Mar. 30, 1901/ aged 88 years/ Johanna/ wife of/ A. Wilhelm/ died Apr. 11, 1879/ aged 69 yrs. 1 mo. 16 dys/ Regina Mosex [sic]/ wife of/ A. Wilhelm Jr./ died May 20, 1890/ aged 40 yrs. 9 mo. 4 ds./ Idda Regina/ dau. of A. & R. Wilhelm/ died Aug. 13, 1883/ aged 11 mo. 24 ds./ R.I.P./ Wilhelm

    6. [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 65.

    7. [S2560] aaaWaterloo Township South 1891, Sect. 1 Page 30.

    8. [S3106] Germany, Baden, Select Church Book Duplicates, 1810-1869.
      Name:Anton Willhelm
      Gender:Male
      Birth Date:13. Apr 1813 (13 Apr 1813)
      Birth Place:Önsbach: Önsbach, Bühl, Baden, Germany
      Page:4
      Father:Heinrich Willhelm
      Mother:Theresia Sauer

    9. [S419] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot Twp - Roman Catholic minsters Lucas Caveng and Ruber Ebner.
      Anthony Wilhelm & Jane b. Weber. Res: Wilmot Born: 25 Feb 1849 Name of Child Anthony

    10. [S3106] Germany, Baden, Select Church Book Duplicates, 1810-1869.
      Name:Heinrich Wilhelm
      Gender:Male
      Marriage Date:27. Mai 1811 (27 May 1811)
      Marriage Place:Önsbach: Önsbach, Bühl, Baden, Germany
      Age:27
      Page:3
      Father:Anton Wilhelm
      Mother:Maria Anna Weber
      Spouse:Theresia Sauer
      Age:27
      Father:Sebastian Sauer
      Mother:Luitgard Armbruster

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 13 Apr 1813 - Önsbach, Ortenaukreis, Baden, Germany Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1835 - Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1848 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - RC - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 2 Apr 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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