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

George Brightrall

Male 1828 - 1910  (82 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  George Brightrall was born 28 Aug 1828, Katzweiler, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; was christened 5 Sep 1828, Katzweiler, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; died 14 Nov 1910; was buried , Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Georg Helleriegel
    • Name: George Helrigel
    • Name: George Helrigel
    • Name: George Henrigle
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1894.1
    • Immigration: 20 Jul 1840, New York City, New York, USA.
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Immigration:
    George, Barbara, William, Len, George & Elizabeth

    George married Mariah "Mary" Maria" Clemens 26 Dec 1852, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mariah (daughter of Henry Lederach Clemens and Elizabeth Dodge, daughter of Henry Lederach Clemens and Nancy Bricker) was born 28 Apr 1834, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1912; was buried , Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Clemens Brightrall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Jan 1856, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1935, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Valhalla Memorial Park, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.
    2. 3. Henry Clemens Brightrall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Jul 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1935, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 4. Nancy Barbara Henrigle  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 5. Lydia Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Brightrall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Nov 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1940, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States; was buried , Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States.
    5. 6. George Oscar Brightrall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Feb 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1940; was buried , Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, United States.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Clemens Brightrall Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 11 Jan 1856, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Feb 1935, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; was buried , Valhalla Memorial Park, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Author: Top O' The Tongue Published by Dorrance and Company, Philadelphia, 1925
    • Name: William Henrigle
    • Occupation: salesman
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-17158
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    DIES IN MILWAUKEE

    Prairieville. Feb. 26.\emdash Mrs. Merritt Wood has received word that her brother. William Clemens Brightrall of Milwaukee. Wis.. who has a number of friends here and in Battle Creek. died February 20. He was buried in Valhalla cemetery Milwaukee. Besides his sister he leaves two brothers, H. C. Brightrall of London. Ont., and Oscar Brightrall of Holland. Mich.

    Battle Creek Enquirer, Battle Creek Michigan, 26 Feb 1935 pg 2

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    BRIGHTRALL, WILLIAM CLEMENS
    : poet; b. Ontario, Can., Jan. 11, 1865; s. of George H. and Marie (Clemens) B.; educ. Public Schls., Ontario, Can. AUTHOR: Tip O' the Tongue (poems). General character writing:, poetry. Recitalist and broadcaster from studios of Milwaukee, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago, etc. CLUBS: Masonic. HOME: 700 Jefferson St., Milwaukee, Wis.

    WHO'S WHO AMONG NORTH AMERICAN AUTHORS VOL - IV 1929 - 1930


  2. 3.  Henry Clemens Brightrall Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 14 Jul 1856, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jun 1935, Westminster Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Harry C. Brightrall
    • Name: Henry Henrigle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180124
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Finisher - Brass Factory
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1935, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    A citizen who fills an important place in the industrial life of New Hamburg is Mr. H. C. Brightrall, foreman of the buffers' and polishers' department of the Hahn Brass Co. Mr. Brightrall was born in Waterloo County but went to the United States when 11years of age. He returned to the land of his birth 6 years ago and has creditably filled his present position ever since. Needless to say, he is a thorough mechanic and does well whatever comes to his hand.

    Special Industrial souvenir number of New Hamburg: containing a comprehensive review of the natural advantages and resources of the village of New Hamburg, 1908, Berlin Daily News, Berlin, Ontario

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    Death of Former Resident.

    The death took place at Parkwood Hospital, London, on Wednesday, June 5th, of Mr, Henry C. Brightrall, a former esteemed and well known resident of New Hamburg in his 80th year. The deceased was a native of Waterloo County, but went to the United States with his parents in his boyhood days. He resided for some years at Oshkosh, Wise., and later in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. Brightrall came to New Hamburg in 1902 when the Hahn Brass factory was started here. He was a faithful employee of this company for over twenty-five years until he retired some years ago owing to advancing years, His wife predeceased him here four years ago and since then he made his home with his only son, Mr. Clarence Brightrall, of the Bank of Commerce staff, London. The deceased was a member of the local court of the Canadian Order of Foresters and while residing here worshipped in St. Peter's Lutheran Church. The funeral will be held this Friday afternoon with service at 1 o'clock at the W. A. Hunt funeral home in London, following which the remains will be brought here for interment in the family plot in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Erdman will have charge of the graveside service.

    New Hamburg Independent 7 Jun 1935

    Henry married Sidonia Zickler 4 Sep 1896, Hastings, Barry, Michigan, USA. Sidonia was born 15 Jan 1873, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 3 Apr 1931, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Private George Clarence Brightrall  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jul 1897, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States; died 1963, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Matilandbank Methodist Cemetery, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

  3. 4.  Nancy Barbara Henrigle Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 1858, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249758
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  4. 5.  Lydia Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Brightrall Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 27 Nov 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Mar 1940, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States; was buried , Prairieville Cemetery, Prairieville, Barry, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Hellrigle
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-249759
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  5. 6.  George Oscar Brightrall Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 18 Feb 1869, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Mar 1940; was buried , Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, Ottawa, Michigan, United States.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-137077



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Private George Clarence Brightrall Descendancy chart to this point (3.Henry2, 1.George1) was born 21 Jul 1897, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States; died 1963, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Matilandbank Methodist Cemetery, Seaforth, Huron Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Clarence Brightrall
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-180126P
    • Military: 1814, WW1; WW1, Private
    • Residence: 1911, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: Abt 1916, Plattsville, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1921, Chatham, Kent, England; bank teller
    • Residence: 1931, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada