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Maria "Mary" Plesch

Female 1852 - 1938  (86 years)


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  1. 1.  Maria "Mary" Plesch was born 16 Mar 1852, , Germany; died 26 Aug 1938, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Maria "Mary" Benner
    • Name: Maria "Mary" Knischewsky
    • Name: Maria Püsch
    • Name: Mary Plesch
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54971
    • Immigration: 1880, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1880
    • Immigration: 1881, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1888, , Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1892, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    85 Years Young

    Grandma Knischewsky celebrated her 85th birthday on Tuesday, the 16th inst. On Sunday her sons and daughters gathered around the festive board at her home on south King street to rejoice with her and wish her many more returns of the day.

    Waterloo Chronicle 19 Mar 1937, p. 4

    Maria married Julius Benner 13 Oct 1892, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Julius was born 1844, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Bertha Maria Benner  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Jul 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Maria — Michael Knischewsky. Michael was born 7 Sep 1845, of, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Mar 1890; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. Emil Otto "Pops" Kenesky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1877, , Germany; died 1974, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Heinrich "Henry" Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 5. Anna Margaret Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jan 1881, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. 6. Ludwig L. "Louis" Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Nov 1882, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 7. William G. Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1884, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1981, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 8. Louisa Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Nov 1886, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. 9. Arthur Kenesky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Aug 1888, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 10. Robert Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Jun 1890, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Bertha Maria Benner Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 21 Jul 1893, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Jul 1976, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54976P
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dressmaker
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1976, 132 King St., St. Jacobs, Ontario

    Notes:

    BERTHA M. BENNER KENESKY

    On Tuesday, July 13, 1976, Bertha Benner, aged 82 years, of 132 King St., St. Jacobs. Beloved sister of William and Arthur, both of St. Jacobs. A number of nieces and nephews also survive. Four brothers and three sisters predeceased her. Friends may call at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor, Elmira, until Friday morning at 11 a.m., when removal will be made to St. James Lutheran Church, St. Jacobs, for funeral service at 2: 30 p.m. with Rev. Malina officiating. Interment St. James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs.

    The Kitchener-Waterloo Record 14 Jul 1976


  2. 3.  Emil Otto "Pops" Kenesky Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 1877, , Germany; died 1974, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Birth: , Germany
    • Interesting: sports, hockey
    • Name: Amiel Knischewsky
    • Name: Emil Otto Knischewsky
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113391
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1907, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; saddler

    Notes:

    Emil "Pops" Kenesky invented a new and better goalie pad in 1924 that quickly became the pads that National Hockey League (NHL) hockey players sought. Kenesky immigrated to Hamilton in the early 20th century from Eastern Europe. He originally opened a shop as a harness maker, then became a bicycle retailer before adding sporting goods to his inventory. Kenesky helped develop hockey pads that were modeled on cricket pads, but wider at 12 inches, for local goalie Jackie Forbes. Soon after, goalies from other professional teams were getting their pads from Kenesky. Only the top goalies were able to get their hands on a pair, as the small store was just able to produce 300 a year. In 1969-71, every goalie in the NHL wore Kenesky pads. When Kenesky died in 1974, his sons Jack, Otto, Frank and Ed took over the business \endash which still operates today.

    Emil "Pops" Kenesky. (2017). Ontario Heritage Trust. Retrieved 18 August 2019, from https://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/en/pages/our-stories/exhibits/snapshots-of-ontarios-sport-heritage/impact-of-immigration-on-sport/emil-pops-kenesky

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    The History of Keneskys'
    In 1924, Emil "Pop" Kenesky was credited with the invention of a new and better goalie pad. These new pads were modelled from cricket pads, and widened to approximately 12 inches. The new pads were quickly sought after and this style of pad was used by a majority of goaltenders during the Kenesky legacy of handcrafting pads.

    "Pop's" was originally a harness maker, later switching to bicycles and then he added sporting goods to his array of products. The definitive point in his years came when he reinvented the hockey wheel ... the goalie pad. It was the manager of the Hamilton team,then of the National Hockey League, that approached "Pop's" to create something new for his goalie, Jackie Forbes.

    Before long, there were pro goalies coming into the store to buy the pads off the shelf, the wait for a custom pair proved too long for most and the Kenesky's had to turn away customer after customer. Only the pro goalies and top senior and junior 'A' goalies had a chance of getting their hands on one of the 300 pairs that the store turned out in a year. From 1969 - 71, every goalie in the NHL wore Kenesky pads.

    Goaltending giants wore the Kenesky name, legends like Terry Sawchuk, Gump Worsley, Glen Hall, Harry Lumley, Turk Broda, Johnny Bower and even Ron Hextall most recently.

    "Pops" created variations in the models to suit the requirements of his goalies as the years went on. Wilf Cude of the Canadiens suggested that his pads should stand out more from the knee down, and take away protection above the new flare point. Turk Broda offered a variation to Cude's style and had an extension added over the instep, allowing for better control on the low shots. As the years went on, padding above the knee was suggested back into the model and these forced continuous modifications, eliminating weight and enhancing on features to make the goalies job a bit easier. Keeping in mind the original pad weighed 17lbs 'A PAD'!

    The original pads were made from California creamed horse-hide, cotton sheeting and kapok. As contractors leave marks on their jobs, goalies left their marks on the their equipment, requests to have a rabbit's foot sewn into the pad was amongst the requests of customers, not a shocking detail if you are familiar with the habits of most net minders.

    The Kenesky pads have been everywhere, on virtually every leg of all the stars of the hall of fame and the unheralded keepers of the cage. The pads have even rode on the Hindenberg for a special delivery, but the Kenesky's never bled into more than 300 pairs of pads a year, having to turn away many wanting customers.

    "Pops" was still putting in his eight hours a day when he was 86, it was 11 years later in 1974 that the equipment industry and hockey world said goodbye to Emil "Pops" Kenesky. Jack, Ott, Frank & Ed Sr., the sons of Emil, would continue to care for the infamous store, until ownership changed hands to more hockey enthusiast, sworn to uphold the integrity and tradition that lies within the walls of the shrine that is Kenesky Sports, the home of the Goalie Loft and the maker of the goalie pad.

    Kenesky Sports - The Kenesky Sports History. (2019). Keneskysports.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019, from https://www.keneskysports.com/history.html

    Emil married Amelia Erdman 30 Dec 1907, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Amelia was born 1885, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  3. 4.  Heinrich "Henry" Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 1878, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Henry Knischewsky
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113392
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  4. 5.  Anna Margaret Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born Jan 1881, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Margaret Ziegler
    • Name: Annie Knischewsky
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80950
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1912, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

    Anna married John Henry Ziegler 1 May 1912, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. John (son of George Christoph Ziegler and Mary Elizabeth Limbert) was born 5 Jan 1877, Collingwood, Nottawasaga Twp., Simcoe Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  5. 6.  Ludwig L. "Louis" Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 21 Nov 1882, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 6 Mar 1971, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Louis Knischewsky
    • Name: Louis L. Knischewsky
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54973
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saddler
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter Buildings
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Ludwig married Emma Mary Oswald 2 Dec 1919, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Michael Z. Oswald and Anna Mary "Mary" Weiss) was born 11 Mar 1896, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Gladys Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2008.
    2. 12. Estella "Stella" Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 13. Lincoln Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef 2008.
    4. 14. Milton E. Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 15. Mildred Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1931; died 1932; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 16. Jean Knischewsky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1933; died 10 Apr 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  6. 7.  William G. Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 17 Sep 1884, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Jan 1981, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54359
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farm Labourer
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter Buildings
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Painter
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1976, 132 King St., St. Jacobs, Ontario


  7. 8.  Louisa Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 10 Nov 1886, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-289068
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  8. 9.  Arthur Kenesky Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 28 Aug 1888, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1995; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Arthur Knischewsky
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-85536
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Felt Worker
    • Residence: 1911, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Arthur married Ida Seiling 21 Oct 1914, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ida (daughter of Ekhardt Sieling and Magdalena Steffler) was born 13 Jan 1888, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1967; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Lorne Arthur Kenesky  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1915; died 2000; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  9. 10.  Robert Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (1.Maria1) was born 18 Jun 1890, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54975
    • Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  Gladys Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ludwig2, 1.Maria1) died Bef 2008.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52649


  2. 12.  Estella "Stella" Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ludwig2, 1.Maria1)

    Estella — Ross Roy Kehl. (son of Percy Jacob Kehl and Ethel Florence Hall) [Group Sheet]


  3. 13.  Lincoln Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ludwig2, 1.Maria1) was born 1913, , Ontario, Canada; died Bef 2008.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46746
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  4. 14.  Milton E. Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ludwig2, 1.Maria1) was born 1920, , Ontario, Canada; died 1990; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-52648
    • Residence: 1921, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran


  5. 15.  Mildred Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ludwig2, 1.Maria1) was born 1931; died 1932; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32131


  6. 16.  Jean Knischewsky Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ludwig2, 1.Maria1) was born 1933; died 10 Apr 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Jean Jankura
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37871

    Notes:

    JANKURA, Jean - (1933-2008) Jean went home peacefully to the Lord with her family at her side at St. Mary's Hospital on April 10, 2008 after a courageous fight. She provided us with inspiration and love until the end. Beloved wife for 54 years and best friend of Harry, who loved and cared for her dearly. Loving and cherished mother of Rick (Dianne), Cindy, Terry, Jim (Kathi) and Dave (Pam). Proud grandmother of Shawn, Derek, Ryan, Paul, Rebecca, Kris, Tom and Brett. Jean was predeceased by her daughter, Cindy, with whom she will now be joyfully reunited; her parents (Louis and Emma Knischewsky); two brothers (Lincoln and Milton) and one sister (Gladys Zettler). She is survived by two brothers, Johnnie (Lucy) and Willard Knischewsky and five sisters, Stella Kehl (Ross), Laura Kieswetter, Sally Farqhuar, Fran Gooding and Marita Eckert (Ed). She will be missed by many. Jean's ability to enjoy life fully was affected by her battle with Multiple Sclerosis, which she had for much of her adult life. We will all take away with us a deep respect for her sense of humour, her joy of life, and her fighting spirit. We ask all that were touched by her to say a special prayer for her. A very special thanks to the many friends she made over the last seven years at the Forest Heights Long Term Care Centre and especially to the ICU staff of St. Mary's Hospital for making her last days as comfortable as possible. Donations in memory of Jean can be made to the St. Mary's Hospital ICU, the Multiple Sclerosis Society or a charity of your choice through the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home and Chapel (519-742-4481). Online condolences can be made by visiting www.MeM.com.


    The Record Newspaper 11 Apr 2008

    Jean — Harry Jankura. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Cindy Jankura  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 2008.

  7. 17.  Lorne Arthur Kenesky Descendancy chart to this point (9.Arthur2, 1.Maria1) was born 1915; died 2000; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-188210

    Lorne — Helen Emma Schaner. Helen (daughter of William Henry Schaner and Emma Margaretta Giese) was born 1 Jul 1918, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 1999, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint James Lutheran Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 18.  Cindy Jankura Descendancy chart to this point (16.Jean3, 6.Ludwig2, 1.Maria1) died Bef 2008.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42522



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