Lorne Clare "Clare" Hilborn

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• Name: Clare Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-199475P
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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HILBORN, Lorne Clare - At the Burnaby Hospital, Burnaby, B.C. on Wednesday, April 23, 1975, following a heart attack, Lorne Clare Hilborn, aged 70, of 4025 Albert St., Burnaby, B.C.

He was born in New Dundee; son of the late Amos Hilborn and the former Laura Reichard; he farmed and was engaged in the seed business in the New Dundee area for many years, moving to Burnaby in 1969.

Beloved husband of Sadie Johnson; dear dear father of John of LeDuc, Alta.; brother of Mary Hilborn and Mrs. Nellie Litwiller, both of Kitchener; eight stepchildren, 19 grandchildren; predeceased by his first wife, the late Jessie Brown, three brothers and two sisters.

Memorial service will be held at the Burnaby Baptist Church on Friday at 2 p.m. Friends may call at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King St. W. Kitchener, after noon Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday when removal will be made to the New Dundee United Brethren Church for funeral service on Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. Keith Nicholson and Rev. Ward Woolner officiating, Interment New Dundee Union cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record Apr 24 1975 pg 35

Lorne — Jessie Graham Brown. Jessie was born 13 Aug 1904, Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Lorne — Sadie Norean Snyder. Sadie (daughter of Simon Snyder and Angelina Reichard) was born 5 Jul 1897, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 4 Dec 1990, Burnaby, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried , Cremated. [Group Sheet]

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• Business: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; East End Grist Mills aka East End Roller Mills aka The Berlin Steam Flour Mill
• Residence: New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00053-3729
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Gravestone of Amos Hilborn
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1901, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; miller
• Occupation: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller, Mill Flour
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

Notes:

Amos Hilborn, "was born January 7th, 1858. He is married to Fannie Salsberry. They reside in Berlin where he and Mr. Peter E. Weber are proprietors of the East End Grist Mills. They are doing a good business. Mr. Hilborn's family consists of four children".

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Amos — Laura Reichard. Laura (daughter of John Reichard and Mary Witmer) was born 26 Jan 1877, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , New Dundee Union Cemetery, New Dundee, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Laura Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8316.6
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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MRS. LAURA HILBORN

Mrs. Laura Hilborn, 83, of 19 Elgin Cres., Waterloo, sister of O. W. Reichard, died Friday at her home after a lengthy Illness.

Born Jan. 26, 1877, in Howick Township, she was the former Laura Reichard, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. John Reichard

A resident of Waterloo for the past 16 years, she formerly resided in New Dundee for many years.

Active in church groups and institute work, Mrs. Hilborn was a past president of the South Waterloo District Women's Institute, New Dundee Women's Institute and the Woman's Missionary Association, Ontario branch. A member of Alma Street United Brethren Church, she was also a member of the Ladies Aid Society and of the Women's Missionary Association of that church.

Her husband Amos Hilborn, predeceased her Feb. 17, 1941. Surviving are three sons, L. Clare and Ivan M. of New Dundee and J. Lloyd of Aberfoyle; three daughters,

Miss Mary Hilborn of Waterloo, Miss Laura Hilborn of Kitchener and Mrs. Nellie Litwiller of Preston; a brother, O. W. Reichard of Elmira, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Hilborn was predeceased by four brothers and two sisters.

The body was at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home where the funeral was conducted Monday at 3:30 p.m. Burial was in Union Cemetery, New Dundee. Rev. A. Ward Woolner officiated.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14714132
• Historic Business: 1820'S, 90 Old Mill Road, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blair Mill
• Interesting: mill, life story
• Eby ID Number: 00053-3727
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller

Notes:

Jacob Hilborn, "son of Jesse and Annie (Smith) Hilborn, was born at Preston, Ontario, December 14th, 1833. He was raised on the farm. On January 30th, 1855, he was married to Caroline, eldest daughter of Joseph and Susannah (Groh) Witmer. She was born April 16th, 1837. Soon after their marriage they moved on a farm at Speedsville, a small village near Preston, where they resided until March 19th, 1872, when they moved near Conestogo, on the farm formerly owned by John Groff. After disposing of this farm he purchased the Blair Mills, to which place he moved in October, 1884. Here he is doing a good business. Mr. Hilborn is a gentleman of excellent business abilities, push and enterprise, and is highly and justly esteemed by all who have dealings with him. Mr. Hilborn's family consisted of eleven children, of whom two died in infancy."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Golden Wedding celebration of Mr & Mrs Jacob Hilborn at Blair last week, over 50 guests were present of which 43 were direct descendants of the aged couple. Mr Hilborn is 71 and his wife, who was Caroline Witmer, is 68. They were married in Berlin 50 years ago. They have raised a family of nine sons, all a credit to their parents and all doing well. They are: Isaac, Secretary, Treasurer of the Elimra Felt Boot Co., Amos of the New Dundee flour mills; Aaron, Principal of the Blair School; Emanuel of the Freelton Flour Mills, David, Merchant at Selkirk, Ont., Joseph, Manager of the Blair Flour Mills, Jesse, General Merchant at Paris, Jacob, Managing director at the Balgonia Assiniboia Flour Mills and Edwin, Stock Keeper, Paris Plow Co., Paris.

The Ayr News November 10 1904:

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Soon after his marriage he moved to a farm at Speedsville where he and his wife stayed until 1872, then moved to a farm near Conestogo. In 1884 he purchased Blair Mills and known as Hilborn Mills. The mill original built in 1845 by Samuel B. Bowman had been known as Carlisle Mill. Jacob retired from milling in 1902 and moved to New Dundee to live with his son Amos.


Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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JACOB HILBORN

On Sunday morning, January 9th, death claimed one of Waterloo County's oldest resident, in the person of Mr. Jacob Hilborn, New Dundee, in his 77th year. Deceased was born near Preston, in the year, 1833 and after his marriage, in 1856 to Caroline Witmer, settled on a farm north of the town. In 1872, he moved on a farm near Conestoga, where he resided until 1884, when he purchased the Blair flour Mills, which he operated, until about five years ago, when owing to ill-health, he retired from business and spent his declining years, in New Dundee. He was very unassuming in his manner and was highly respected for his sterling qualities, in business and private life. For several years he was a member of the United Brethren church and always took a deep interest in anything pertaining to the welfare of mankind. He is survived by a widow and nine sons; Isaac, Elmira; Amos, New Dundee, Aaron, Berlin; Emanuel, Freelton; David, Selkirk; Joseph, Blair; Jesse and Edwin, Paris and Jacob, Moose Jaw, Sask. The funeral is on Tuesday afternoon and was held from his late residence, to the Hagey cemetery, Preston and was attended by a large concourse of friends, who came to pay their last tribute of respect, to one whom they loved.

Chronicle-Telegraph 13 Jan 1910 pg 10

Historic Business:
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Jacob married Caroline Witmer 30 Jan 1855. Caroline (daughter of Joseph Witmer and Susannah Groh) was born 16 Apr 1837, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Apr 1919; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14714144
• Name: Caroline Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8312
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren

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Caroline Witmer, "was born April 16th, 1837. She is married to Jacob Hilborn, a miller. They reside at Blair and have a family of eleven children, namely: Isaac, Amos, Aaron, Emanuel, David, Joseph, Jesse, Jacob, Eliza (dead), Edwin, and Milton."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Name: John Reichert
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8316.1
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; No Creed (?)
• Occupation: 1881, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

John married Mary Witmer 16 Mar 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Joseph Witmer and Catherine Sherk, daughter of Joseph Witmer and Susannah Groh) was born 7 Jun 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Jun 1932, Howick Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Maple Grove Brethern in Christ Cemetery, Mayne Corners, Huron, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Reichard
• Eby ID Number: 00135-8316
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Mary Witmer, "was born June 7th, 1846. She is married to John Reichart, a farmer. They reside in Howick Township, Huron County, Ontario, and have a family as follows, namely: Angelina, Minerva, Joseph E., Jacob A., Laura, Oliver, Edwin, and John A."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00007-0738.2
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Jesse — Annie Smith. Annie was born CA 1810; died 7 Jun 1847; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Annie Hilborn
• Eby ID Number: 00007-0738.3

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• Eby ID Number: 00135-8311
• Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; joiner
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tunker
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunker
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Joseph Witmer, "was born July 11th, 1812. On December 22nd, 1834, he was married to Susannah Groh who was born October 9th, 1817, and died January 30th, 1849. On May 24th, 1852, he was married again to Catherine Sherk who was born April 1st, 1826. He lived on a farm near Hespeler for many years but of late they reside in Hespeler with their son-in-law, Mr. Isaac Goudie. Mr and Mrs. Witmer are pretty well advanced in years and are getting to be quite feeble at times. She causes much trouble and care to her daughter, Susannah who is constantly staying with her. Mr. Witmer's family consisted of ten children, five of whom were born unto his first wife and five unto his second."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Joseph married Susannah Groh 31 Dec 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Susannah (daughter of John Groh and Susannah Wanner) was born 9 Oct 1817, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 30 Jan 1849, Near Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Susannah Witmer
• Eby ID Number: 00045-3410
• Residence: 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Susannah Groh, "was born October 9th, 1817, and died January 30th, 1849. On December 22nd, 1834, she was married to Joseph Witmer. They resided on the old "Witmer Farm" about one mile north-east of Preston where she died. Their family consisted of five children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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• Eby ID Number: 00089-5140
• Residence: 1839, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer & sawyer
• Occupation: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

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Jacob Reichert, "was born in 1804. He was first married to Sophia Fordney and after her decease to Elizabeth Gingerich. They resided in Michigan where he was engaged in farming. His death occurred September 11th, 1882. His family consisted of several children, all of whom reside in Michigan save two, namely: John, who is married to Mary Witmer and resides near Fordwich, Huron County, Ontario, where he is engaged in farming, and Susannah who is married to Frederick Gettkie, a farmer, and also resides near Fordwich, Huron County, Ontario."

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Jacob married Elizabeth Gingerich 22 Oct 1839, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of David H. Gingrich and Elizabeth Groh) was born 8 Dec 1814, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Nov 1870, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Rosebank Community Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Reichert
• Eby ID Number: 00039-3125
• Residence: 1839, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Jan 1861, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dunkard

Notes:

Elizabeth Gingerich, "third daughter of David and Elizabeth Gingerich, was married to Jacob Reichert. They resided on the Huron Road, Wilmot Township, Waterloo County, where they both died. They had a family of five children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].