1865 - 1923 (57 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Albert K. Dunke was born 30 Aug 1865, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Aug 1923, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Name: A. K. Dunke
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96006P
- Residence: 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
- Occupation: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dry Goods Merchant
- Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
- Occupation: 1901, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Commercial Traveller
- Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Traveller
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Residence: 1916, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada
Notes:
Mr. A. K. Dunke, although he has disposed of his commercial interests in Elmira, is still a resident here. He travels for the Star White Wear Co., of Berlin, and is one of the most successful salesmen on the road. He is a son of Mr. Hy. Dunke and was formerly a partner in the business of H. Duke & Co., general merchants.
Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903.
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ALB. K. DUNKE BURIED HERE
REMAINS OF FORMER ELMIRA MAN BROUGHT HERE FOR BURIAL
The death occurred on Saturday morning at 28 Mountview avenue, Toronto, of Albert K. Dunke aged 58 years. Mr. Dunke was a salesman and during the past years had travelled for the Kroeller Davenport Company of Stratford. He leaves a wife, two sons Floyd and Carl and one daughter Lorraine (Mrs. W. Wallace Robinson) of 117 KIngswood road, Toronto, three sisters, Mrs. A. W. Feick, Kitchener, Mrs. Clara Ratz, Toronto and Mrs. Middleton of Chicago. Mr. Dunke's aged mother also survives and is still a resident of Elmira.
The remains were brought to Elmira and were interred in the family plot in the Union Cemetery on Monday afternoon. Rev. W. J. Zimmerman, of Sebringville, a former pastor of Elmira Evanelical church, conducted the funeral services.
Albert married Sarah B. Breimer 30 Aug 1887, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Johann Heinrich "Henry" Breimer and Wilhelmina Menges) was born 10 Feb 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died 2 Sep 1951, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Henry "Harry" Dunke was born 1 Jul 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1896, Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
- 3. William Floyd "Floyd" Dunke was born 17 Dec 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 4. Carl Dunke was born 13 Aug 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
- 5. Lorraine Dunke was born 2 Apr 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
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Generation: 2
2. | Henry "Harry" Dunke (1.Albert1) was born 1 Jul 1889, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1896, Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Other Events:
- Misfortune: shock after burn
- Name: Harry Dunke
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-292003
- Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
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3. | William Floyd "Floyd" Dunke (1.Albert1) was born 17 Dec 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Military: WW1
- Name: Floyd Dunke
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96008P
- Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper, Coal & Wood Yard
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
- Occupation: 1916, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; clerk
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4. | Carl Dunke (1.Albert1) was born 13 Aug 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96009P
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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5. | Lorraine Dunke (1.Albert1) was born 2 Apr 1899, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. Other Events:
- Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96010P
- Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
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