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Russell Carl Knack

Male 1917 - 1947  (29 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Russell Carl Knack was born 25 Nov 1917, , Ontario, Canada (son of Herman Charles Knack and Mary Leethorn Cornell); died 22 Jul 1947, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-166008


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Herman Charles Knack was born 22 Sep 1882, , Germany (son of Frederick Knack and Louisa Dorothea "Dorothea Brandt); died 1961; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82119
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?
    • Occupation: 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; bricklayer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Machine Hand, Saw Mill
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1960, 33 Queen St. W., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Herman married Mary Leethorn Cornell 20 Dec 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of John Cornell and Janet Common) was born 18 Aug 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1960, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Leethorn Cornell was born 18 Aug 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Cornell and Janet Common); died 5 Feb 1960, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Leethorn Knack
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93461
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1960, 33 Queen St. W., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Dorothy Knack died Bef 1992.
    2. Jeanetta Louise "Nettie" Knack was born Aug 1909, , Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jan 1993, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Hazel Viola Knack was born 27 Sep 1910, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1994, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Gladys Knack was born 1914; died 10 Mar 1992, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 1. Russell Carl Knack was born 25 Nov 1917, , Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jul 1947, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Ruth G. Knack was born 1923; died 1980, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frederick Knack was born 22 Dec 1848, , Mecklinburg Schwerin, Germany; died 4 Feb 1933; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82113
    • Immigration: 1881, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1884, , Canada
    • Naturalization: 1887
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Frederick — Louisa Dorothea "Dorothea Brandt. Louisa was born 25 Aug 1847, , Germany; died 28 Nov 1917; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Louisa Dorothea "Dorothea Brandt was born 25 Aug 1847, , Germany; died 28 Nov 1917; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Dorothea Brandt
    • Name: Louisa Dorothea "Dorothea Knack
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-82114
    • Immigration: 1881, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1884, , Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Knack died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Recca Knack was born 1872, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Wilhelmine Maria Johanne "Minnie" Knack was born 28 Jan 1875, Serrahn, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died 12 Jun 1942, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Ettie Knack was born 1879, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 2. Herman Charles Knack was born 22 Sep 1882, , Germany; died 1961; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Anna Knack was born 2 Mar 1884, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Bertha Knack was born 1 Aug 1888, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Edith Knack was born 23 Feb 1891, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 6.  John CornellJohn Cornell was born 6 Jul 1859, Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario (son of Hubbard Cornell and Sarah Leathorn); died 26 Oct 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93459
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren
    • Occupation: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1901, Waterloo Township - Beasley's Lower Block Conc. 1 Lot 10, Waterloo County, Ontario

    Notes:

    John Cornell

    PRESTON, Oct. 26. Ailing for the past several months and hospitalized for 31/2 weeks, John Cornell died early this morning, at Knollwood Park Hospital, Kitchener, at the age of 89 years. With the exception of a few years in Branchton, he had spent all his life in Preston and district. A farmer and market gardener by trade, Mr. Cornell was born in Blueville, Ont. and came to Preston as a small boy. He had been retired for the past, seven years. He was a member of St. Clement's R.C. Church. His wife, Sarah Butler, predeceased him seven years ago. Three children, Mrs. Herman Knack, RR #1, Preston; Mrs. Charles Carruthers, Dearborn, Mich. and John Cornell, Hewatt St., Preston survive. Also surviving are 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two brothers, Wesley Cornell of Sault Ste. Marie and Hubbard Cornell of Preston. Four brothers predeceased him, Albert Cornell. of Linwood; Erastus Cornell and Robert Cornell, Preston and Thomas Cornell of Sault Ste. Marie. Four sisters also predeceased him, Mrs. Kaismuir and Mrs. Miller, Wingham; Mrs. Steep, Guelph; and Mrs. William Stahlbaum, Preston. The body is resting at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home, where the funeral will be held Friday, with requiem high mass, at St. Clement's R.C. Church, at 9 a.m. Interment will be in the R.C. cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 26 Oct 1949 pg 7

    John married Janet Common 13 Jun 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Janet (daughter of Andrew S. Common and Martha Common) was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Janet Common was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Andrew S. Common and Martha Common); died 28 Jan 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Janet Cornell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114412
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian North America
    • Residence: 1891, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Children:
    1. 3. Mary Leethorn Cornell was born 18 Aug 1883, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Feb 1960, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Sarah Jane Cornell was born 25 Jun 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Nov 1890, Branchton, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Annie Cornell was born 16 May 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. John Leslie Cornell was born 26 Dec 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died 1970; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Hubbard Cornell was born 1826, , Ontario, Canada (son of William Cornell and Elizabeth "Betsy" Carr); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26749
    • Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren

    Hubbard married Sarah Leathorn 18 Aug 1851, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Sarah (daughter of Robert Leathorn and Elizabeth Squires) was born 1831, , England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Sarah Leathorn was born 1831, , England (daughter of Robert Leathorn and Elizabeth Squires); died Yes, date unknown.

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    • Name: Sarah Cornell
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-26750
    • Residence: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Bretheren

    Children:
    1. Jane Cornell was born 1850, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Erastus Cornell was born 21 Jul 1853, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Mar 1948; was buried , Freeport Pioneer Cemetery, Waterloo Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. William R. Cornell was born 1857, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Robert Cornell was born 21 Jul 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Oct 1932, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 6. John Cornell was born 6 Jul 1859, Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 26 Oct 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Clements Roman Catholic Cemetery, St. Clements, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Cornell was born 10 Nov 1861, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 25 Sep 1926, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada.
    7. Thomas Cornell was born 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    8. Margaret M. "Maggie" Cornell was born 10 Dec 1866, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1936, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Sep 1936, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. James A. Cornell was born 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    10. Albert James Cornell was born 6 Jun 1869, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1946; was buried , Linwood Union Cemetery, Linwood, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    11. Hubbard "Hub" Cornell was born 17 Jun 1871, Bluevale, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 27 Dec 1949, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Dec 1949, Parklawn Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Wesley M. Cornell was born 24 Jul 1875, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

  3. 14.  Andrew S. Common was born CALC 18 May 1820, , Roxburghshire, Scotland; died 18 Apr 1887, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195054134
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114224P
    • Occupation: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
    • Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian North America
    • Residence: 1887, North Dumfries Concession 10 Lot 21, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, on Monday afternoon, 18th April, at 3 o'clock. Andrew S. Common, Aged 66 Years and 11 Months Funeral On Wednesday, 20 inst., at 2 o'clock, p.m., from his late residence, Lot 21, 10th Con., to Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, April 19th, 1887.

    Funeral Card

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    Death of Mr. Andrew S. Common

    This well-known resident of the 10th Concession of North Dumfries passed to his rest last Monday afternoon, in his 67thy year, after quite a lengthy illness from bilious fever. He was a …?... Roxburghshire, Scotland, and came to this township over 40 years ago. …?... Common was of a retiring disposition and took but little part in public …?... being known in the circle in …?... moved as a warm-hearted friend …?... tried in his quiet way to thoroughly discharge his life duties. He leaves a widow, sister of Mrs. Richard Common, of Galt, and five daughters, two of whom are Mrs. John Cornell, of Preston, and Mrs. Andrew Common, Jr. who resides with her husband on the homestead. He was interred in Cedar Creek cemetery.

    Galt Reporter Apr 22 1887 pg 1

    Andrew married Martha Common 12 Jan 1847, Gore District, Ontario. Martha (daughter of Richard Common and Martha Miller) was born 7 Apr 1827, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland; died 7 Apr 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Martha Common was born 7 Apr 1827, Hobkirk, , Roxburgh, Scotland (daughter of Richard Common and Martha Miller); died 7 Apr 1888, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195064266
    • Name: Martha Common
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114289P
    • Immigration: 1831, , Canada
    • Residence: 1852, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
    • Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian North America

    Notes:

    Died, In North Dumfries, on Saturday, 7th April, Martha Common, Relict of the late Andrew Common, In her 62nd Year. Funeral From the residence of her late husband, North Dumfries, on Monday, 9th inst., at 2.30 o'clock, p.m., to Cedar Creek Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. North Dumfries, April 7th, 1888.

    Funeral Card

    Children:
    1. Christina Common was born 1849, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Mary Shiel Common was born 7 Aug 1853, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Aug 1921, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Cedar Creek Cemetery, North Dumfries Township, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Martha Common was born 1857, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Thomas Common was born 1860, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 7. Janet Common was born 1864, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Ann Common was born 1867, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. Andrew Common was born 24 May 1872, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.


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