Henry Clemens Brightrall: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Henry Clemens Brightrall 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:

2. Private George Clarence Brightrall 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.

Generation: 2

Private George Clarence Brightrall

(1.Henry¹) 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