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George Cosens

Male 1835 - 1881  (46 years)


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  1. 1.  George Cosens was born 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 3 May 1881, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Augusta Evangelical Cemetery, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68040578
    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5682.1
    • Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Residence: 1864, Wallace Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; labourer

    George — Elizabeth Sherk. Elizabeth (daughter of Daniel Sherk and Susannah Herner) was born 11 Mar 1838, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 May 1863, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Isaac Cosens  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1908, Medicine Hat, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat, , Saskatchewan.
    2. 3. Charles Cosens  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Apr 1862, Trowbridge, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1952; was buried , Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado, United States.

    George married Catherine Neu 25 Oct 1864, , Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. Catherine (daughter of Jacob New and P. Kemen) was born 30 Mar 1835, , Germany; died 19 Feb 1909; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 4. Mary Cosens  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1865, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 5. Annie Cosens  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Apr 1867, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 6. Eliza Jane "Jennie" Cosens  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Mar 1869, Trowbridge, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1940, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 7. Maria Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Cosens  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 May 1873, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Isaac Cosens Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 1860, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Feb 1908, Medicine Hat, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat, , Saskatchewan.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/83270353
    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5682.2
    • Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1881, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
    • Occupation: 1886, Trowbridge, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; stove maker

    Isaac married Eleanor Elizabeth Budds 29 Dec 1886, Ripley, Huron Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario. Eleanor was born May 1858, , Ireland; died 19 Sep 1930, Medicine Hat, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Hillside Cemetery, Medicine Hat, , Saskatchewan. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Charles Cosens Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 17 Apr 1862, Trowbridge, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Mar 1952; was buried , Crown Hill Cemetery, Wheat Ridge, Jefferson, Colorado, United States.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47701510
    • Eby ID Number: 00101-5682.3


  3. 4.  Mary Cosens Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 1865, , Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28480


  4. 5.  Annie Cosens Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 17 Apr 1867, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Feb 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183704229
    • Name: Annie Geisel
    • Name: Nancy Cosens
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77576
    • Residence: 1907, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 188 Ahren's St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1945, 188 Ahren's St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Annie married Henry Geisel 29 Sep 1891, Heidelberg, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Henry (son of Justus Geisel and Catharine Richtberg) was born 13 Jul 1864, , Germany; died 19 Oct 1941, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 8. Flora J. Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Aug 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. 9. Louise Ella Annie Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Sep 1893, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. 10. Nellie Elizabeth “Betty” Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jun 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1993; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.
    4. 11. John George Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Jan 1901, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 12. Henry Harold Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1903, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. 13. Edna Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born Aug 1905, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 14. Alfred Charles Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Sep 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 6.  Eliza Jane "Jennie" Cosens Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 14 Mar 1869, Trowbridge, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 11 Mar 1940, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210668256
    • Name: Eliza Jane "Jennie" Pannabecker
    • Name: Jane Cosens
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28482

    Eliza married William Alfred "Alfred" Pannabecker 1 Jun 1898, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Elias Pannabecker and Sarah Cober) was born 12 May 1871, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Sep 1930, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Maria Elizabeth "Elizabeth" Cosens Descendancy chart to this point (1.George1) was born 18 May 1873, Elma Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210666254
    • Name: Elizabeth Cosens
    • Name: Lizzie Cousins
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28483



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Flora J. Geisel Descendancy chart to this point (5.Annie2, 1.George1) was born 11 Aug 1892, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77577


  2. 9.  Louise Ella Annie Geisel Descendancy chart to this point (5.Annie2, 1.George1) was born 3 Sep 1893, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Oct 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77578
    • Epidemic: Oct 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; influenza - 6 days - pneumonia 4 days


  3. 10.  Nellie Elizabeth “Betty” Geisel Descendancy chart to this point (5.Annie2, 1.George1) was born 13 Jun 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Jul 1993; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario.

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    • Name: Elisabeth Geisel
    • Name: Lizzie Geisel
    • Name: Nellie Elizabeth “Betty” Delion
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-77579
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Nellie — Henry Frederick "Harry" Delion. Henry (son of Frederick Hartman Delion and Elizabeth Sanborn) was born 19 Jun 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Nov 1965; was buried , Avondale Cemetery, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  John George Geisel Descendancy chart to this point (5.Annie2, 1.George1) was born 15 Jan 1901, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 7 Jan 1973, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147801281
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214975
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Picture Operator, Theater
    • Residence: 1921, 188 Ahren's St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Movie Operator

    John married Celestine Theresa Mary "Sally" Lehman 1 Sep 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Celestine (daughter of Charles Lehman and Annie Lee) was born 25 Mar 1906, Aberfoyle, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 28 Dec 1981, Mississauga, Peel Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 15. Gerald George "Peter" Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Feb 1937; died 23 Mar 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Henry Harold Geisel Descendancy chart to this point (5.Annie2, 1.George1) was born Jan 1903, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-214976
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machinist, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 188 Ahren's St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand

    Henry married Jessie Bradshaw 3 Mar 1926, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jessie (daughter of Harry Bradshaw and Louise North) was born 1904, London, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  6. 13.  Edna Geisel Descendancy chart to this point (5.Annie2, 1.George1) was born Aug 1905, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213838
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Button Worker, Button Factory
    • Residence: 1921, 188 Ahren's St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Edna married Harold Seitz 1 Jul 1925, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Harold (son of Michael Seitz and Susanna Schiestel) was born Nov 1904, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  7. 14.  Alfred Charles Geisel Descendancy chart to this point (5.Annie2, 1.George1) was born 30 Sep 1907, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1959, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183676310
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-213839
    • Residence: 1907, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Baden, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, 188 Ahren's St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1935, 58 Cedar St. S., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1945, 188 Ahren's St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1957, 102 Scott St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Alfred — Elvira Irene Witzel. Elvira (daughter of John L. Witzel and Laura Wilhelmina "Laura" Schmidt) was born 25 Jun 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Feb 2007, Kincardine, Kincardine Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Mannheim, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 16. Donald Carl "Don" Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Sep 1937, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 15.  Gerald George "Peter" Geisel Descendancy chart to this point (11.John3, 5.Annie2, 1.George1) was born 12 Feb 1937; died 23 Mar 2019, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/225025467
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-343040

    Notes:

    GEISEL, Gerald ""Peter"" February 12, 1937 - March 23, 2019 Passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, after a lengthy battle with diabetes and cancer at Freeport Campus of Grand River Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Beloved husband of Darlene for 62 years. Cherished father of Randy (Patty), Rob (Luanne) and Terri-Lynn (Peter McPhee). Cherished grandfather to 13, great-grandfather to 17 and great-great-grandfather to 1. Predeceased by his son Rick and his grandson Steven. Survived by his mother-in-law Cecile Musselman and daughter-in-law Peggy. Dear brother of Dolly Oswald (the late Ken), Carol Schnepf (Sig), Judy Taylor (Greg) and Bernie Dezell (the late Nigel). Also survived by his sister-in-law Maxine. Will be greatly missed by the extended Geisel and Musselman families. Predeceased by his brothers Robert, Doug (Theresa), Jack (Joyce) and Charles (Geraldine). Peter's family will receive relatives and friends from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home , 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Reception will be held at the funeral home, following the service. Cremation to follow. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Grand River Hospital Foundation - Freeport Palliative Care would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home). Special thanks to Dr. Duncan Schwarz and the exceptional, caring nursing staff of the palliative care unit at Freeport Hospital. Visit www.henrywalser.com for Peter's memorial.

    "Gerald "Peter" Geisel - Saturday, March 23Rd, 2019". 2023. Henrywalser.Com. https://www.henrywalser.com/memorials/Geisel-Gerald/2461263/obituary.php.

    Gerald — Darlene Marie Musselman. (daughter of Roy Wesley Musselman and Cecile Marguerite Claire Hebert) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Richard Alan Geisel  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Apr 1957; died 5 Jun 2010, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Williamsburg Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  2. 16.  Donald Carl "Don" Geisel Descendancy chart to this point (14.Alfred3, 5.Annie2, 1.George1) was born 25 Sep 1937, , Ontario, Canada; died 16 Jun 2013, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228522238
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-120738

    Notes:

    Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at St. Mary's Hospital on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at the age of 75 years.
    Don is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth "Betty" of 51 years, children Dean (Kathy), Debbie (Scott) Thomas, Derek (Maureen), Darryl (Tina). Cherished Grandpa to Stephanie Thomas (Zack) and beloved Papa to Candice and Colby Geisel, and Justin and Aiden Geisel.
    Survived by his sisters Jean (Gord) Murray and Barb (Jerry) Saunders. Dear brother in law to Carl and Dorothy Rumig, Ron and Linda Rumig, Ray and Liz Rumig, Carol and Bill Ransom, Brenda and John Kempel. Sister-in-law Barb Rumig, brother-in-law Richard Goldbeck and numerous nieces and nephews.

    Predeceased by parents Alfred and Elvira Geisel, In-laws Cornelius and Matlida Rumig, Joe and Dorothy Yosurack, Cliff and Helen Bolduc, Louis Rumig, and Pat Goldbeck. Also by nephews Grant Rumig, Johnny Yosurack and Dale Murray.

    Don was a long standing employee of Superior Box and Koch Transport until his retirement in 2000. He also enjoyed coaching minor sports hockey, baseball and softball teams in Waterloo and acting GM for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays from his arm chair. He played for both the Waterloo Siskins and Waterloo Chippers hockey teams and enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sporting activities.

    Friends are invited to share their memories of Don with his family during visitation at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo, on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 7-9 pm and Wednesday, June 19, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Parish Prayers will be held Wednesday at 8:45 p.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Louis RC Church, 53 Allen Street East, Waterloo, on Thursday, June 20, at 10:30am with the Rev. Jim Valk, CR as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. Reception will be held at the Parish Hall of the Church.

    The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Ward and her staff, CCAC and the staff on the 5th floor at St. Mary's Hospital.

    "Obituary Of Donald Geisel | Erb & Good Funeral Home". 2023. Erbgood.Com. https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/8582/Donald-Geisel/obituary.html#:~:text=Passed%20away%20peacefully%2C%20surrounded%20by,)%2C%20Darryl%20(Tina).

    Donald — Elizabeth "Betty" Rumig. (daughter of Cornelius Charles Rumig and Matilda Joanna Gutscher) [Group Sheet]



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