Generation 6

Antoni Werner

On December 26, 1864 the birth of Antoni Werner, son of Antoni Werner and Mariana Redenz was registered in Brestowatz, Hungary. He was in that same village at the age of 22 when he married the 20 year-old Eva Wöldt. Together this couple would have at least ten children, all born in Brestowatz. When she was 49, Antoni's wife would die only a few years before the onset of World War I.

Following the First World War, Antoni and his children were among the 150,000 Germans and 200,000 Hungarians who found themselves living in the Yugoslavian regime.

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World War I

A predominant event that marked the 20th century, the Great War involved innocent civilians and millions of military recruits. The war that was supposed to end all wars killed ten million and may have actually sowed the seeds of the tragedies in World War II.

On June 28, 1914, Duke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess Sophia of Austria-Hungary were riding in a motorcade through the streets of Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although, mostly occupied by Serbians, Bosnia and Herzegovina had been annexed to the Austria-Hungarian Empire six years prior to that day. Heir to the throne of the Hapsburg Empire, Duke Francis Ferdinand and his wife, Duchess Sophia were assassinated by an eighteen-year old Serbian terrorist. Referred to as the shot that was heard across Europe, this event would signal the beginning of the First World War. 1

Duke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess Sophia
June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo

One month later, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. The Russian Empire who was a great supporter of the Serbs, joined forces with France because their military strength could not withstand the combined war efforts of Germany and Austrio-Hungary.

Germany's intention to build a naval fleet capable of engaging the British Royal Navy prompted Great Britain to join France and Russia in declaring war against the Triple Alliance of Germany, Austrio-Hungary and Italy. 17

According to John Keegan, the First World War was a tragic and unnecessary conflict that could have been averted during the five weeks prior to its onset. No one knows how history would have played out if there hadn't been a First World War. What we do know is on September 18, 1922, a demolished frontfighter named Adolph Hitler challenged defeated Germany by stating: "It cannot be that two million germans should have fallen in vain... No, we do not pardon, we demand -- vengeance!" 17

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Eva Wölbt

Eva was born on July 12, 1867, the daughter of Georgi Wölbt & Theresa Merkeli on October 18, 1887. She was also from the village of Brestowatz where she married Anthoni Werner on October 18, 1887.

Between the years of 1888 and 1900 at least ten children will be born of this couple and at least four will not make it to adulthood. On June 15, 1916, Eva Wölbt died at the age of 49.

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Children of Anthoni Werner & Eva Wöldt

1. Joseph Werner, Born on January 4, 1888 in Brestowatz
                           Died on March 30, 1899 at the age of 11
   
   
2. Anthony Werner, Born on Feb. 9, 1889 in Brestowatz
                           Died on July 13, 1903 at the age of 4
   
   
3. Rosina Werner, Born on Oct. 26, 1890 in Brestowatz
                           Died on June 21, 1892 at 19 months old
   
   
4. Maria Werner, Born on March 30, 1892 in Brestowatz
   
   
5. Mathias Werner, Born on July 7, 1893 in Brestowacz
                           Died ca 1985 in Odenheim, Germany
   
   
6. George Werner, Born on March 20, 1894 in Brestowatz
                           Died on Nov. 6, 1898 at the age of 4
   
   
7. Katherina Werner, Born on April 17, 1896 in Brestowatz
   
   
8. Ignaz Werner, Born on Oct. 12, 1898 in Brestowatz
                           Died in Toronto, Canada
   
   
9. Johann Werner, Born on Dec. 27, 1900 in Brestowatz
   
   
10. Franz Werner
    
    
    
    
    

    

    
    
    

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