Waterloo Region Generations
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Christian B. Brandt

Male 1865 - 1927  (61 years)


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  • Name Christian B. Brandt 
    Born 9 Oct 1865  Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Laborer 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1901  Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Labourer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-45619 
    Died 10 Jan 1927  near, Hartley, O'Brien, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried Roselawn Cemetery, Sanborn, O'Brien, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I45619  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

    Father Christian Peter Brandt,   b. 20 Aug 1831, , Prussia, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Oct 1916  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Caroline Bensal,   b. CALC 30 Sep 1829, , Prussia, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jan 1895  (Age ~ 65 years) 
    Married 15 Aug 1858  Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5, 6
    Family ID F20786  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Augusta David,   b. 24 Jun 1870, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 18 Sep 1891  Sanborn, O'Brien, Iowa, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Emma Rose Caroline Brandt,   b. 16 Oct 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Christian William Frederick Brandt,   b. 17 Sep 1894, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Robert Carl Julius Brandt,   b. 30 Oct 1896, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Alfrieda Marie Elisabeth Brandt,   b. 23 Oct 1900, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 13 May 2024 
    Family ID F11853  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Funeral services for Christian Brandt, Sr., were .held January 13, at St. Johns Lutheran church. The Rev.Walper officated. Several appropriate selections were sung by a choir composed of Miss Rose Steuck, Miss Lillian Neitzke, Mrs. L. 0. Walper, Carl Neitzke and Rev. Walper.

      Brief mention was made in our last issue of Mr. Brandt's death, which occurred Monday, January 10. He was visiting at the time at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Arnold Wacker near Hartley. Mr. Brandt and Mr. and Mrs. Wacker were preparing to go to the home of a neighbor when he was suddenly sticken and died without regaining consciousness.

      Mr.Brandt was born October 9. 1865, in Heidelberg, Ont., - Canada, and died January" 10, 1927, at the age of 61 years, 3 months, I day. When quite young he moved with his parents to Waterloo, Ont, where he grew to manhood. He came to O'Brien county in 1890.

      He was married in Sanborn December 18, 1891, to Miss Augusta David, who survives her. husband. Four children were born to them, all of whom survive their father. They are Christian B., Robert and Emma (Mrs. Will Steuck), all of Sanborn, and Mrs. Arnold Wacker of Hartey. He is also survived by a brother and two sisters who reside in Canada, and by eight grandchildren. Following their marraige Mr. And Mrs. Brandt went to Mr. Brandt's old home at Waterloo, Ont. where they, lived for a little over a year. They then made. their home here forthree years and returned to Waterloo where they lived until 1905, when the family back to Sanborn to remain.

      Mr. Brandt was confirmed. in the Lutheran church early in life and remained a conscientious Christian. He was a faithful member of St. Johh's Evangelical Lutheran church and a man who enjoyed the respect of those who knew him..

      Paper Unknown

  • Sources 
    1. [S135] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1901, Waterloo (Town/Ville) D-7 Page 11.

    2. [S224] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo North - 1881, Div 2 Page 47.

    3. [S2222] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Township (North) - 1871, Div. 4, Pg. 3.

    4. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 3 Page 28.

    5. [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register.
      Christian Brandt b. Woolwich Township res: Prussia Age: 27 born abt 1831 father: Christian mother: Mary married Caroline Benzel Age:: 28 born abt 1830 b. Prussia Spouse res: Woolwich Township father: Frederick mother: Dora married 15 Aug 1858 county: Waterloo

    6. [S2042] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1891, Section 3 Page 27.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 9 Oct 1865 - Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 18 Sep 1891 - Sanborn, O'Brien, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Labourer - 1901 - Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Jan 1927 - near, Hartley, O'Brien, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Roselawn Cemetery, Sanborn, O'Brien, Iowa, USA Link to Google Earth
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