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Bernhard "Barney" Eichler

Bernhard "Barney" Eichler[1]

Male 1848 - 1924  (75 years)

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  • Name Bernhard "Barney" Eichler 
    Born 14 Nov 1848  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/62626076 
    Name Barney Eichler 
    Residence 1861  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1881  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Farmer 
    Occupation 1886  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    teamster 
    Occupation 1891  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Teamster 
    Residence 1891  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1901  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Contractor 
    Occupation 1911  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Farmer & ? 
    Residence 1911  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Lutheran 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-86167P 
    Died 26 Mar 1924  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Buried Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Person ID I86167  Generations
    Last Modified 3 Mar 2025 

    Father Michael Eichler,   b. 19 Dec 1820, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Dec 1903, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Justine Christiana Augusta "Christina" Mueller,   b. 4 Jun 1823, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1910  (Age 86 years) 
    Family ID F20356  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Lucy Racho,   b. 9 Aug 1869, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Mar 1955, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 5 Oct 1886  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Children 
     1. Charles R. "Carl" Eichler,   b. 16 Sep 1887, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Dec 1958  (Age 71 years)
     2. Julius Eichler,   b. 27 Jul 1889, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Aug 1977, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
     3. John Racho Eichler,   b. 9 Mar 1891, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Dec 1904, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 13 years)
     4. Margaret Eichler,   b. Jan 1893, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Feb 1893  (Age ~ 0 years)
     5. Clara Eichler,   b. 1 Feb 1893, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Nov 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 49 years)
     6. George R. Eichler,   b. 12 Jan 1896, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jan 1960  (Age 64 years)
     7. Robert Eichler,   b. 6 Jun 1898, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Edward R. Eichler,   b. 2 May 1900, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1964  (Age 63 years)
     9. Fanny Eichler,   b. Jun 1902, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     10. Annie Eichler,   b. Nov 1904, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Aug 1972  (Age ~ 67 years)
     11. Louis R. Eichler,   b. 28 Oct 1906, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jan 1980  (Age 73 years)
     12. Ernst Eichler,   b. Jul 1909, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 4 Mar 2025 
    Family ID F22357  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Veronica "Fanny" Pogson,   b. 1846, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Sep 1884, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years) 
    Children 
     1. Elisabeth A. Eichler,   b. 14 Oct 1874, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 23 Dec 1962, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years)
     2. Henry Pogson Eichler,   b. 6 Jun 1875, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. William Pogson Eichler,   b. 29 Oct 1877, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Jun 1914, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 36 years)
     4. Frederick Pogson "Fred" Eichler,   b. 28 Mar 1879, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jan 1958, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years)
     5. Louise "Lucy" Eichler,   b. 25 Jul 1880, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Bertha Eichler,   b. 9 Oct 1882, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 31 Oct 1974, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 92 years)
    Last Modified 4 Mar 2025 
    Family ID F30615  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Bernhardt Eicher    		Bernhardt Eicher
    image from Public Member Trees, Ancestry.com 2014

  • Notes 
    • Death of Bernard Eichler.

      The death took place at his home here early on Wednesday morning. March 26th, of Mr. Bernard Eichler, at the age of 75 years About three years ago he suffered a paralytic stroke, which rendered him helpless and speechless, and he had since been confined to his home. The late Mr. Eichler was born in Haysville where he spent his youth. He removed to New Hamburg about fifty years ago and engaged in the teaming business which he carried on until he was stricken three years ago. He was well and favorably known throughout this neighborhood. He was twice married. His first wife (Francis Pogson) predeceased him about 38 years ago. He leaves to mourn his death his wife and fourteen children, namely Henry. Fred, Charles. Mrs. Morris Michm and Mrs. Lorne Riehl of this town, Mrs. (Rev.) Ernst Reick of Kendall, N.Y.. Mrs. Jack Berry of Kitchener, and George, Robert, Edward. Louis, Ernst, Annie and Sophia at home. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon from his late residence to Trinity Lutheran Church for service, followed by Interment in Riverside cemetery.

      Waterloo Chronicle, 3 Apr 1924, p. 6

      __________

      Died At New Hamburg, on Wednesday, March 26th, 1924, Bernhard Eichler Aged 75 years, 3 months and 28 days. The Funeral Will take place from his late residence on Sunday, March 30th, at 2 o'clock p.m., to Trinity Lutheran Church for service, thence to Riverside Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

      Funeral Card

  • Sources 
    1. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 17098-1902.
      Morris Miehm, 21, Laborer, b. Breslau, Res. same, son of John Miehm and Katie Brown, married Bertha Eichler, 20, b. New Hamburg, Res. same, daughter of Bernhard Eichler and Fanny Poxon, Witnessed by: Henry Hiller and Walter Wilhelm, Both of New Hamburg, 3 Dec 1902 at New Hamburg

    2. [S307] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1901, New Hamburg (Village) E-1 Page 8.

    3. [S134] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1851, Div 1 Pg 5.

    4. [S140] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1881, Div. 3 Page 36.

    5. [S1054] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1911, p. 24;.

    6. [S153] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - Riverside New Hamburg CC#4564 Internet Link.
      [East] Eichler/ John R. Eichler/ 1891-1904/ George R. Eichler/ 1896-1960/ At Rest
      [West] Eichler/ Bernhard Eichler/ 1848-1924/ His Wife/ Fanny Pogson/ 1846-1884/ His Wife/ Lucy Racho/ 1869-1955/ At Rest

    7. [S699] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1891, Section 1 Page 35.

    8. [S844] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wilmot - 1861, Sect. 5 Page 26.

    9. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Bernhard Eichler, 37, Teamster, b. Wilmot, res. New Hamburg, Widower, son of Michael Eichler and Christina Mueller married Lucy Rago, 17, b. Perth, res. New Hamburg, daughter of John Rago and Margaret Kaiser, Witnessed by: Mrs. C.F. Spring and Marie Eichler of New Hamburg, 5 October 1886 in New Hamburg.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 14 Nov 1848 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer - 1881 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - teamster - 1886 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 5 Oct 1886 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Teamster - 1891 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Contractor - 1901 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Farmer & ? - 1911 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 26 Mar 1924 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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