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Wilhelm "William" "Billie" Schlieman

Wilhelm "William" "Billie" Schlieman

Male 1865 - 1909  (43 years)

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  • Name Wilhelm "William" "Billie" Schlieman 
    Born 6 Aug 1865  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1887  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Elected Office 1897  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    councillor - Kitchener Council 
    Interesting business, death 
    Misfortune suicide 
    Name William "Billie" Schliemann 
    Occupation 1901  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Machinist 
    Occupation 1906  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    tobacco dealer 
    1906 Tobacco Advertizing    		 1906 Tobacco Advertizing
    Occupation 1909  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    cigar manufacturer 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-40019P 
    Died 31 Jul 1909  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cause: committed suicide by gun 
    Person ID I40019  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Freidrich Schliemann,   b. 2 Jun 1830, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Jul 1885, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 55 years) 
    Mother Sophia Voellier,   b. CALC 21 Jun 1832, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Aug 1895  (Age ~ 63 years) 
    Family ID F40546  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherina Carolina Dunker,   b. 15 Sep 1866, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 9 Aug 1887  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F10421  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    William Schlieman    		William Schlieman
    From: Berlin Today 1806-1906 Official Souvenir
    William Schlieman    		William Schlieman
    From: Berlin Today 1806-1906 Official Souvenir

  • Notes 
    • Sad Death of W. Schlieman

      Ended His Life With a Revclver [sic Revolver] in Berlin Early Saturday Morning

      "Billy Schlieman is dead." Such was the news that flashed through town Saturday and the news had a sadder aspect when it became known that death was due to his own hand. It is not exactly known when it was committed, but he rose at 6:45 and dressed himself and enquired of his wife, who was still in bed, not feeling well, if there was anything she wanted at the market this morning. Her reply was no, but she said she needed some groceries and gave him a slip of paper telling what was wanted. He bid her an affectionate good-bye and left the room, his wife thinking he had gone up town. A few minutes later a shot rang out which startled her, and getting up went outside to see who was doing the shooting, and on opening the door of the lavatory was horrified to find her husband, apparently dead. Doctors Lackner and Hett were sent for but found that death had been instantaneous. Coroner Lackner made an examination and deemed an inquest unnecessary. Deceased was born in Berlin 46 years ago, and after leaving school learned the trade of woodturner, which profession he followed until about ten years ago when he opened up a repair shop in the Grand Union Block, and about two years later opened up a cigar store and poolroom, now owned by Zettle & Montag. About two years ago he retired and took up an agency for an automobile firm, but after six months he decided to go into business and purchased the controlling interest in the Co-operative Cigar Co., which business he ratained [sic] until his death. Mr. Schlieman always took a deep interest in public affairs and sat for two years, 1896-97, as representative of the West Ward in Town Council. He is survived by his wife (nee Katherine Dunker) and one brother, Louis Schlieman, town.

      Chronicle -Telegraph, Thursday August 5, 1909, p. 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-12 Page 15.

    2. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 18 Aug 1887.
      09 Aug 1887 Catharina Carolina Dunker and Wilhelm Schliemann, both of Berlin, were married by Pastor R. von Pirch in Berlin.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 6 Aug 1865 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1887 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Aug 1887 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - councillor - Kitchener Council - 1897 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Machinist - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - tobacco dealer - 1906 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - cigar manufacturer - 1909 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: committed suicide by gun - 31 Jul 1909 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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