Emma Kratz

ID # 10063, (1868-1922)
FatherHenry Kratz (1833-1873)
MotherAnna Katharine Allensen (1834-1887)
BirthEmma Kratz was born on 24 September 1868 at New Dundee, Ontario. 
MarriageShe married Frederick Letson on 30 November 1890 at Berlin, Waterloo Co., Ontario.
Mrge reg. 012167-91 Town of Berlin, Waterloo Co.
Frederick Letson, 21, bachelor, farmer, religious affiliation none. Born Canada, residing Montrose. Parents Jeremiah and Matilda Letson.
Emma Kratzz, 22, spinster, United Brethren. Born Canada, residing Montrose. Parents Henry and Catharine Kratz.
Witnesses Andrew and Joanna Letson, both of Berlin.
On 30th Novr. 1890, at Berlin, by Rev. J. B. Bowman.
 
DeathShe died on 26 June 1922 at West Montrose, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co., at age 53. 
BurialShe was buried at West Montrose United Church Cemetery. 
NoteDeath reg. 033316-22 Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co.
Emma Marie Letson died at West Montrose on 26th June, 1922. Age 53 yrs., 9 mos., 2 days. Place of birth New Dundee. Parents Henry Kratz and Katharine Alleson. Informant Fred'k Letson, West Montrose, Husband. Place of burial West Montrose.
Physician J. P. McKinnon, Guelph, Ontario.

Emma's date of birth is calculated from her age, 53 years, 9 months, 2 days, at her time of death.

It's possible that Emma was born in New Dundee. Looking over census information, however, it's likely rather more accurate that she was born in Wilmot Township. 

Child of Emma Kratz and Frederick Letson

Last Edited14 Mar 2025