Veronika Feick

ID # 8183, (1875-1910)
FatherJohn Feick (1837-1925)
MotherMargaretha Schaefer (1833-1915)
BaptismVeronika Feick was baptized on 5 August 1875 at Normanby Twp., Grey Co.. 
MarriageShe married Franklin E. Welker on 12 March 1895 at Ayton, Normanby Twp., Grey Co..
Mrge reg. 004475-95 Normanby, Grey Co.
Franklin Welker, 22, bachelor, farmer, Evangelical Association.
Born Shakespeare, Ont., residing Gowanstown, Perth Co.
Parents Charles and Elizabeth Welker.
Fanny Feick, 20(?), spinster, Evangelical Association. Born Normanby, residing Ayton. Parents John and Maggie Feick.
Witnesses Frederick Dietrich and Mrs. Frederick Dietrich, both of Ayton.
On March 12th, 1895, at Ayton, by J. H. Grenzebach (or similar).

Fanny's age is somewhat obscured. It would appear to be 20 or 21. There is a note at the bottom of the form indicating that she married with her parents permission.

See notes for Veronika that confirm that Fanny is actually Veronika.
 
DeathShe died on 28 March 1910 at Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co., at age 34. 
BurialShe was buried at Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Ontario. 
NoteDeath reg. 021220-10 Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Co.
Veronica Welker died 28th March, 1910. Date of birth 5th August, 1875. Age 34 yrs., 7 mos., 23 days. Place of birth Tp. Normanby, Grey Co. Place of death St. Jacobs, Ont. Wife of Franklin E. Welker. Parents John Feick and Margaret Schaefer, both born Germany. No physician three months. Informant Franklin E. Welker. Cause of death consumption, 1-1/2 years.

Veronika's death registration shows her date of birth as 5th August, 1875, whereas the 1901 census shows it as 5th August, 1876. Her gravestone shows her birth year as 1875.

Veronika's marriage registration shows her given name as Fanny; her gravestone shows her given nae as Fanny. This will be a nickname. Her death registration, which notes her husband's name, makes it clear that she was indeed Veronica, or Veronika. 
Last Edited23 Aug 2020