Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.
Mayor Anthony "Anton" "Tone" Kaiser

Mayor Anthony "Anton" "Tone" Kaiser[1]

Male Cal 1814 - 1887  (~ 73 years)

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  • Name Anthony "Anton" "Tone" Kaiser 
    Prefix Mayor 
    Born CALC 1 Mar 1814  Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1848  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Residence 1851  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Roman Catholic 
    Occupation 1852  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9
    Tavern Keeper 
    Kaiser Hotel - sketch 1930 by Theodore Dietrich
    Kaiser Hotel - sketch 1930 by Theodore Dietrich
    Occupation 1852  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    tavern keeper [catagory: hotel keeper, inn keeper, tavern keeper] 
    Residence 1852  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Roman Catholic 
    Elected Office 1859  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Reeve/Mayor 
    • Years Served: 1859-1862
    Occupation 1861  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Merchant 
    Residence 1861  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Roman Catholic 
    Occupation 1871  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Merchant 
    Residence 1871  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Roman Catholic 
    Business 1877  1761 Erbs Road, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Traveller's Home Hotel 
    St..Agatha,AnthonyKaiserTravellersHomeHotel-Advert1877.jpg
    St..Agatha,AnthonyKaiserTravellersHomeHotel-Advert1877.jpg
    The County of Waterloo Gazetteer and Directory for 1877-78. Published by Armstrong & Co., Toronto, Ontario 1878
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/265136542 
    Name Anton Kaiser  [10
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-81459 
    Died 4 Dec 1887  St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 7
    Cause: old age 
    Buried Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Person ID I81459  Generations
    Last Modified 30 Sep 2024 

    Father Anthony Kaiser,   b. 25 Feb 1781, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Jan 1862, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Elisabetha Boehm,   b. 8 Feb 1792, Eckartswiller, , Alsace, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Feb 1849, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Married 23 Jun 1812  Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location  [11
    Family ID F24794  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Carolina Baumgarten,   b. 28 Aug 1815, Zabern, Alsace, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 16 May 1875, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 59 years) 
    Children 
     1. Louis Kaiser,   b. 1834, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Dr. John Augustus "August" Kaiser,   b. 24 Aug 1843, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Oct 1894, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years)
     3. John Anthony Kaiser,   b. 10 Feb 1845, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 May 1928, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years)
     4. Leo Kaiser,   b. Dec 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Aug 1847, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 0 years)
     5. Peter Edward Kaiser,   b. 28 Jun 1848, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 1914, Saint Cloud, Stearns, Minnesota, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     6. Anthony Joseph Kaiser,   b. 25 Feb 1850, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1907, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years)
     7. Carl Edward "Charles" Kaiser,   b. 5 Oct 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Aug 1934, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years)
     8. Mary Carolina Kaiser,   b. 1853, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location
     9. Deputy-Reeve Joseph Anthony Kaiser,   b. CALC 9 Feb 1856, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 May 1895, , Washington Co., Iowa Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 39 years)
    Last Modified 1 Oct 2024 
    Family ID F8640  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Kaiser,Anthony-0001.jpg
    Kaiser,Anthony-0001.jpg
    From the Book: The Catholic Church in Waterloo County Book 1; Diocese of Hamilton Ontario
    Anthony Kaiser 1814-1887
    Anthony Kaiser 1814-1887
    Ray Ruddy Collection

  • Notes 
    • Death of Mr. Anthony Kaiser

      In recording the death of this gentleman, which took place at St. Agatha, Wilmot Township, on Sunday last, the Reporter feels that one of the strongest links binding the past to the present of Wilmot Township has been severed. Since our earliest recollection, Mr. Kaiser has always taken a prominent part in both township and county affairs, and even before the county was set apart he was one of the members of the old District Council. With our imperfect knowledge of the details of Mr. Kaiser's life, we find it impossible to speak of him as we could wish; but it lies within our province to say that he was one of nature's nobleman \endash honest, faithful and true. In church matters \endash in politics \endash in municipal life \endash in social life \endash Mr. Kaiser was ever to the front, and either as friend or opponent won the esteem of those with whom he came in contact. There was a manliness about him that appealed to the better part of human nature; and in all the strong political fights in which he has taken an active part \endash he was a keen conservative \endash we never heard of "Tone" Kaiser making an enemy. He has now crossed his hands at the call of the great conqueror; but as long as life lasts there will be many in the county of Waterloo who will ever have a kind word and thought for Anthony Kaiser.

      Mr. Kaiser was 74 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves six sons and one daughter; all married and comfortably settled, the youngest one, Mr. Joseph Kaiser, being at present 1st Deputy-Reeve of his Township. His eldest son, Dr. A. Kaiser, holds a very prominent position in Detroit, having not only been for years an Alderman of that city, but being, one year at least, elected President of the Board. The funeral took place yesterday (Thursday) and was one of the largest ever held in the county, friends being present from Waterloo, Berlin, Galt, and every town and village within a radius of many miles.

      Galt Reporter Dec 9 1887 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 012179-83.
      Charles Kaiser, 29, occ. Store Keeper, b. Canada, res. Detroit, son of Anton Kaiser and Caroline Baumgarten, married Wilhelmina Fuchs, 27, b. Canada, res. Berlin, daughter of August Fuchs and Caroline Hollinger, Witnesses Were John A.& Augusta Fuchs of Berlin; Louis Papst of Buffalo and Margaret Kirchner of Detroit, 28 June 1883 at Berlin

    2. [S134] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1851, Div 4 Pg 1.

    3. [S190] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1871, Div. 4 Page 1.

    4. [S134] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1851, Div. 4 Page 1.

    5. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 8 Dec 1887.
      04 Dec 1887 Anton Kaiser died in St. Agatha at age of 73 years, 9 months and 3 days.

    6. [S844] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1861, Sect. 14 Page 89.

    7. [S513] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - St. Agatha Roman Catholic CC#4568.
      Zum fromen Andenken/ an der hier ruhende/ Anton KAISER/ geboren in Elsas [sic]/ gest. den 4 Dezember 1887/ Alter von 73 Jahre 8 Monat und 3 Ta./ [German verse]

    8. [S419] Church Records - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot Twp - Roman Catholic minsters Lucas Caveng and Ruber Ebner.
      Anthony Kaiser & Carol. b. Baumgarten. Res: Wilmot Born: 28 Jun 1848 Name of Child Peter Edward

    9. [S134] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1851, Div. 4 page 1.

    10. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 20 May 1875.
      16 May 1875 In St. Agatha, Carolina, nee Baumgarten, wife of Anton Kaiser, died at the age of 59 years, 8 months, 18 days. She was born in Zabern, Elsace, Germany, and lived for 25 years in St. Agatha. (Lengthy biography follows.)

    11. [S1898] France, Marriages, 1546-1924, Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M82952-1 System Origin: France-VR Source Film Number: 771142 Reference Number: 2:SCGJD9.
      Groom's Name: Antoine Kaiser Groom's Birth Date: 25 Feb 1781 Groom's Birthplace: Dettwiller B-Rh F Groom's Age: Bride's Name: Elisabethe Boehme Bride's Birth Date: 08 Feb 1792 Bride's Birthplace: Eckartswiller B-Rh F Bride's Age: Marriage Date: 23 Jun 1812 Marriage Place: Dettwiller, Bas-Rhin, France Groom's Father's Name: Antoine Kaiser Groom's Mother's Name: Marie Anne Baugreiff Bride's Father's Name: Josephe Boehme Bride's Mother's Name: Elisabethe Murer

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - CALC 1 Mar 1814 - Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1848 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1851 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Tavern Keeper - 1852 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - tavern keeper [catagory: hotel keeper, inn keeper, tavern keeper] - 1852 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1852 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Reeve/Mayor - 1859 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Merchant - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Merchant - 1871 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Roman Catholic - 1871 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: old age - 4 Dec 1887 - St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Agatha, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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