Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Elizabeth Moss

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Moss

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Francis Moss was born 1 May 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Austin Moss and Ellen Errington Pattinson); died 27 Dec 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2 - Canadian Power Squadron; veteran of the Second World World, serving with the RCAF
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-351115
    • Residence: 1978, 98 Blenheim Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    MOSS, George F.

    Of 98 Blenheim Rd., Cambridge (G), at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, December 27, 1978, George F. Moss, beloved husband of Mary Clare and dear father of Richard of Toronto, John of Kingston, Stephen of Edmonton, (Elizabeth) Mrs. D. F. Glassenbury of Melbourne, Australia and Errington of Toronto. Fondly remembered by six grandchildren. Mr. Moss was born in Preston and had resided in the Cambridge area for a number of years, except for 23 years in the Toronto area. President of Arrow Photographic Equipment Limited of Toronto; one of his major interests was in sailing and he was active in the Canadian Power Squadron; veteran of the Second World World, serving with the RCAF. Resting at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, 566 Queenston Rd., Cambridge (P). Funeral service Friday, December 29, at 4 p.m., in St. John's Anglican Church, Cambridge (P). Cremation to follow.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 28 Dec 1978 pg 23

    George — Mary Margaret Clare. Mary (daughter of Frederick Clare and Isabell Stuart "Bella" Cameron) was born 3 May 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1986; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Margaret Clare was born 3 May 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Frederick Clare and Isabell Stuart "Bella" Cameron); died 1986; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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    • Name: Mary Margaret Moss
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-351116
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1978, 98 Blenheim Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Richard Moss
    2. John Moss
    3. 1. Elizabeth Moss
    4. Errington Margaret Moss was born 1947; died 8 Dec 2007, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Austin Moss was born 1870, Croydon, , Surrey, England; died 31 Oct 1935, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 1 Nov 1935, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-351112

    Austin married Ellen Errington Pattinson 27 Apr 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of George Pattinson and Mary Elizabeth Erb) was born 15 Jun 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Ellen Errington Pattinson was born 15 Jun 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Pattinson and Mary Elizabeth Erb); died 27 May 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Ellen Errington Moss
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89276
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    Children:
    1. Richard Moss was born 1 May 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 May 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 2. George Francis Moss was born 1 May 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Dec 1978, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Frederick ClareFrederick Clare was born 2 Apr 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Reeve John Clare and Margaret Beck); died 14 Jan 1938, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jan 1938, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40955
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Business: 1881, Clare Brothers and Co., Preston, Waterloo Region, Ontario; Clare Brothers and Co.
    • Business: 1881, Clare Brothers and Co., Preston, Waterloo Region, Ontario; Clare Brothers and Co.
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foundryman
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brethern

    Notes:

    Frederick Clare was born in Preston educated in Galt. First job was with James Crosbie & Co. of Preston in 1874. In 1877 he moved to the Clare Bros. foundry established by his father in 1853. In 1881 he, his brother George and Henry Cornell Hilborn acquired the foundry with the retirement of his father which eventually became known as Clare Bros. Ltd. In 1912 he established the Stamped and Enamelled Ware factory in Hespeler. He was mayor of Preston, member of the Preston Hydro Electric Commission, and the Preston School Board. Later he among other brought the electric railway to Preston.


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

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    Frederick Clare, President of Clare Brothers, in 82nd Year

    PRESTON, Jan. 14— Frederick Clare, president of Clare Brothers and Company, Limited, Preston and the Stamped and Enamel Limited, Hespeler, died suddenly early this morning at his Queen street home here. He had been in failing health for some time. The late Mr. Clare was in his 82nd year. One of Preston's leading citizens, the late Mr. Clare was at the time of his death, the oldest stove manufacturer in Canada. It was said recently that the Clare firm manufactures more furnaces than any other company in the British Empire, a tribute to the ingenuity of the late Mr. Clare who, with his brother, the late Hon. George A. Clare, founded the firm here in 1881. The deceased was also the prime mover in the establishment of the Hespeler company about 1912. With the late Mr. Clare the business in which his firm is engaged was his uppermost thought practically from the time the industry was started on a small scale until late years when he took a keen interest in its progress. He was always a regular attendant at his office, paying his last visit there ten days ago. Illness however, forced his retirement to his home and he appeared improved considerably even yesterday. He retired last night about 11.30 o'clock and passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of this morning. Friendly associations with his employees were always one of the keynotes, to his success. The late Mr. Clare was an inspiration to all who knew him. His interest in his fellow-worker was an attachment that endeared him to all workers in the plant as evidenced at gatherings of Clare Brothers Benefit Society, a mutual aid organization which he helped to sponsor and of which he was honorary president. From a civic standpoint the deceased was a robust citizen. He believed that every capable man should assist in the operations of his community. To this end the deceased did civic service for many years, commencing public life first as an alderman, then as a reeve and in 1906, 1907 and 1908 the electorate voiced appreciation of his services by returning him as mayor. The late Mr. Clare was born in Preston and apart from a short time, some six months that he worked in Chicago, he lived here his full life. He received his education at the Preston public school and upon graduation he attended the famed Tassie Hall in Galt. A staunch Conseevative in politics, the deceased was also a member of the Oddfellows lodge. Besides his wife, who before her marriage was Isabella Stuart Cameron, there survive two sons, J. Stuart Clare of Preston and Frederick C. Clare at home and two daughters, Miss Elizabeth at home, and Mary, Mrs. George Moss, Blair. Two grandsons and two granddaughters also survive. The funeral will be held Monday afternoon from the family residence, 231 Queen street, at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be made in the Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener Daily Record 14 Jan 1938 pg 3

    Business:
    George Adam Clare, Frederick Clare and Henry C. Hilborn founded Clare Brothers and Co.

    Business:
    George Adam Clare, Frederick Clare and Henry C. Hilborn founded Clare Brothers and Co.

    Frederick married Isabell Stuart "Bella" Cameron 26 Apr 1894, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario. Isabell was born 24 Dec 1867, Granton, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; died 24 Jul 1968, Bracebridge, Macaulay Twp., Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Isabell Stuart "Bella" Cameron was born 24 Dec 1867, Granton, Biddulph Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario; died 24 Jul 1968, Bracebridge, Macaulay Twp., Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Isabell Stuart "Bella" Clare
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89382
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Assistant Postmaster
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Mrs. Clare Of Preston Dies at 100

    PRESTON-This towns senior grand old lady, Mrs. Isobel Cameron Clare. died today at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital, Bracebridge, after a brief illness. She was 100 and would have been 101 next Christmas Eve. Born the year that Canada became a nation, at Granton, Ont. She was known here as one of Canada's first women telegraph operators. Before her marriage to Frederick Clare, joint founder of Clare Brother Ltd., one of Canada's best-known furnace and stove manufacturers. Mrs. Clare was predeceased by her husband in 1938 and by two sons, Stuart in 1942 and Frederick in 1959. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Clare, Preston and Mrs. George (Mary) Moss, of Port Credit: seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. The body will be at the family residence, 31 Queen St., Preston, pending arrangement for the funeral service at Knox Presbyterian Church. Memorial tributes are gratefully declined. In charge of funeral arrangements is the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home. Burial will be in Preston cemetery.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 24 Jul 1968 pg 25

    Children:
    1. Helen Elizabeth Clare was born 28 Oct 1895, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1986; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Stewert Clare was born Sep 1897, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. John Stuart Clare was born 2 Sep 1897, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1941; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Frederick Cameron Clare was born 15 Sep 1904, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1959; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. 3. Mary Margaret Clare was born 3 May 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1986; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  George PattinsonGeorge Pattinson was born 1 Mar 1853, Haltwhistle, , Northumberland, England; died 10 May 1931, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 May 1931, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Interesting: business, mill, life story, politics, public service
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-89274
    • Immigration: 1869, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Manufacturer
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Woolen Manufacturer
    • Employer: 1912, Ecomonical Fire Insurance Company, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; director of Economical Fire Insurance Company
    • Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; politican, industrialist

    Notes:

    BIOGRAPHY OF GEORGE PATTINSON

    With the passing of George Pattinson, who died early Sunday morning, May 10th, 1931, at his residence at 600 Eagle Street, Preston, after a lingering illness of several years duration, the town lost one of its most respected and valued citizens.

    George Pattinson was born in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, England, July 17th, 1854, and attended school at Hexham, in the same shire. He lived for the greater part of his life, about sixty years, in Preston.

    President of the George Pattinson Company, Limited, until the time of his death, he had been continuously connected with the woollen industry - a family vocation which his father and grandfather also followed since he was about 16 years of age. Before coming to Preston he was in Plattsville for a year. In Preston he entered the woollen mill of James Crombie and Company which shortly after was taken over by Robinson-Howell and Company. Later he became a partner in the business. After some time the company passed into new hands becoming the Ferguson-Pattinson Company, of which Mr. Pattinson was the moving spirit. The business finally came under his name and has, since its incorporation, Sept. 1st, 1920, been known as the George Pattinson Company, Limited. The present company is one of the foremost in the country in the woollen industry. Since his father's passing, Mr. Frank H. Pattinson is head of the business.

    Mr. Pattinson represented South Waterloo in the Ontario legislature for nine years, from 1905 to 1914. During his time of office he was made a member of the original Hydro Electric Commission on which he was associated with Sir Adam Beck and P. W. Ellis of Toronto. It was largely through the efforts of these men that the foundation of the present Hydro Electric system was laid. He was also appointed director of the Lake Superior Corporation, representing the Ontario government.

    While a member Mr. Pattinson took prominent part in the introduction of the workmen's compensation act which is now so universal. He served on the Prison Reform Commission, with the Honorable Mr. Hanna, and on many special committees.

    Before the incorporation of Preston as a town, Mr. Pattinson held various offices in the municipal council, being reeve during 1889. He was largely instrumental in bringing hydro power to Preston and took a deep interest in all town affairs. He was a member of the public school board for many years.

    During the Great War, Mr. Pattinson took an active part in patriotic work. He was chairman of the wool commission which handled all the wool coming into Canada from Great Britain at that time. He was president of the Preston Patriotic Association during the period of the war and, for the same period, was a member of The Soldiers' Insurance Commission of Waterloo County, on which commission was also Mr. D. N. Panabaker, then Warden of the County.

    Mr. Pattinson was director of the Economical Fire Insurance Company of Kitchener and of the Mutual Life Assurance Company of Canada from the boards of both of which companies he resigned a few years before his death.

    Mr. Pattinson was a devout member of St. John's Anglican Church and member of the local branch of the Sons of England lodge. He married Mary Elizabeth Erb, in Mildmay, in 1878. Mrs. Pattinson was a descendent of Abraham A. Erb, former Collector of Customs in Preston, of the family of pioneer Preston settlers who were founders of the municipality and or the town of Waterloo. She died in February 1898. Their son Lynn was killed in action in the Great War.

    An article taken from a Special Souvenir Number of Industrial Preston, 1908, here follows (slightly abbreviated).

    "Throughout the Dominion, the story of the woollen industry has been the story of a native industry, which has suffered most severely through competition from abroad. The case of the mills that have survived these adverse conditions is one to attract Dominion attention. Preston provides one example of a mill that won out under the present customs tariff. This is the plant operated under the name of Geo. Pattinson & Co., founded thirty-four years ago by James Crombie & Company, in 1876 Robinson-Howell & Co. and for a time operating under the name Ferguson & Pattinson. This plant is located on the Speed River and Eagle Street, and comprises a substantial stone building, fully equipped with fine machinery and repre-senting a large investment of capital. Employment is given to 200 hands, and the product of the factory includes general woollen goods, tweeds, overcoatings and costume cloths. The fame of these products is spread from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. The reason why this concern has not budged an inch backward in its onward march to further prosperity lies wholly in the quality of the goods manufactured, as well as in the skill and integrity of the men who direct its affairs, and who have charge of the mills. Mr. Pattinson has had a life-long experience as a practical woollen manufacturer and is known, throughout the Dominion, to the trade. The progressive condition of the mill, in view of the fact that the wheels are no longer turning in many of the woollen mills of Canada, is viewed with a feeling of pleasure by all those who appreciate the importance of such industries to the nation ; the importance of fostering them with all possible care, that Canada may as far as possible be self-supporting in the necessaries of existence."

    -Compiled from data suppled by Mr. Frank H. Pattinson.


    Twenty-First Annual Report of the Waterloo Historical Society 1933

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    George Pattinson Died Sunday In 77th Year; Prominent In Provincial Political Life And Local Work

    George Pattinson, former member of the Ontario legislature and president of George Pattinson Company Limited, woollen mills, died at his home, 600 Eagle street, Sunday. He was in his 77th year and had been ill for several years. In the death of Mr. Pattinson, the community loses one of its most valuable citizens. He had been a resident here for 60 years coming from Plattsville to enter the firm, over which he eventually became head, as an office boy. Deceased was born in Northumberland, England. Thruout his many years residence the late Mr. Pattinson did many good deeds for his fellowmen. They were done in a quiet unassuming manner and many a philanthropic kindness was brought to a successful completion thru his guidance. In the years following the late war, the late George Pattinson was vice chairman of the soldiers aid commission for Preston and in this connection, invaluable work was completed. Born in Northumberland, England, the late Mr. Pattinson came to Canada and settled in Platteville and after residing there for several years came to Preston where he entered the James Crumble company at 16 years of age. That firm was later taken over by the Robinson Howell Woollen Company and when the firm changed hands Mr. Pattinson assumed a partnership with other principals forming the Ferguson-Pattinson Company. Under his Jurisdiction the company made rapid strides and eventually the concern passed into his hands and today bears his name. It is now one of the foremost woollen companies in Canada. The late Mr. Pattinson led an active public career. In 1889 he was reeve of Preston and was one of those prominent in the introduction of hydro in the community. He was also on the school board for many years. From 1905 until 1914 he represented South Waterloo in the provincial legislature and it was during that time that he was made a member of the original hydro electric power commission along with the late Sir Adam Beck and the late P. W. Ellis. For some time Mr. Pattinson was the government's representative on the Lake Superior Corporation board of directors. He also did valuable work in bringing about the workmen's compensation act which is now uniform thruout the province. During the Great War the late Mr. Pattinson took an active interest in patriotic affairs. He assumed the chairmanship of the wool commission which assumed control over all wool entering Canada from Great Britain. Until a few years ago when he was forced to retire on account of ill health, the late Mr. Pattinson was a director of the Mutual Life Asurrence Company of Canada, Waterloo and also of the Economical Mutual Tire Insurance Company, Kitchener. His wife, who died in 1898 was a daughter of the late Abraham Erb, a pioneer of this community. There are surviving three sisters, Mrs. John Glass, the Misses Maria and Lena Pattinson and three brothers. Messrs, William, John and Hedley Pattinson of Northumberland, England. Two daughters, the Misses Ruth and Elizabeth at home and one son, Frank H., Preston, also survive. One son, Lynn, was killed in action overseas during the late war. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock from St. John's Anglican church where service, will be held to Preston cemetery for interment.

    Kitchener Daily Record 11 May 1931 pg 3

    George married Mary Elizabeth Erb 13 Aug 1878, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Reeve Abraham Albert "Abram" Erb and Margaret Wallace) was born 1854, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1898, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 11.  Mary Elizabeth Erb was born 1854, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Reeve Abraham Albert "Abram" Erb and Margaret Wallace); died 13 Feb 1898, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Elizabeth Pattinson
    • Eby ID Number: 00032-2819.3
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

    Children:
    1. Alice Margaret Pattinson was born 13 Jul 1879, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Apr 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 5. Ellen Errington Pattinson was born 15 Jun 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 May 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Private John Lynn "Lynn" Pattinson was born 21 Oct 1883, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jun 1915, Givenchy, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France; was buried , Vimy Memorial, , Pas De Calais, France.
    4. Frank Hedley Pattinson was born 20 Oct 1885, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1963; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Ruth Erb Pattinson was born 19 Aug 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Sep 1970, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 29 Sep 1970, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Elizabeth Mabel Pattinson was born 30 Jun 1894, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 16 Oct 1978, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 24 Oct 1978, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 12.  Reeve John ClareReeve John Clare was born CALC 15 Oct 1823, Odenbach, , Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany (son of Clare and Barbara); died 9 Mar 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182840447
    • Interesting: business, life story, politics, public service
    • Name: Johannes Klaar
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-35004
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1852, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
    • Occupation: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Illegible
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Elected Office: 1862, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve of Preston
    • Elected Office: 1870, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve of Preston
    • Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Iron Founder
    • Elected Office: 1876, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Reeve of Preston
    • Misfortune: Abt 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; hand torn off
    • Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Founder
    • Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    John Klarr later Clare, was born in Odenbach, Bavaria, Germany in 1823 and came to North America with his parents in 1834. The family first settled in Rochester, New York apprenticed in a foundry. In 1843 he arrived in Preston and in partnership he established a foundry with Jacob Beck and Valentine Wahn. The partnership dissolved in 1853 and he purchased the foundry previously operated by Erb and Guggisberg and made cast iron wood burning stoves, later building furnaces when central heating became available. He retired in 1881 sold his firm to his sons Frederick and George along with Henry C. Hilborn. He served on Preston council.


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

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    John Clare, one of the oldest inhabitants of Preston, died on March 9th, of pneumonia, at the age of 64 years, 4 months, and 23 days. He was born in Odenbach, Rhine-Bavaria, came to America in 1834 as an 11 year-Old boy, first to Rochester, N.Y., later worked in an iron foundry in Hamilton, settled in Preston in 1844, where he carried on his business for 33 years.

    In 1845, he married Margaretha Beck from Weiler in Baden (Margaretha Beck von Weiler in Baden) and the peaceful marriage produced 10 children, 5 boys and 5 in 1880, a dreadful misfortune befell him, in that his left hand was torn off as he attempted to start up his machinery. As a result, he retired from business in 1881. He was a good family man, an industrious business-man, a loyal and active member of the lutheran church, and a capable official of the town of Preston, which he served for several years as councillor and reeve in the town council, and more recently, in the county council.

    Berliner Journal- March 15, 1888 (P.4 - Col.2) translated by Patricia Kauk for the Kitchener Public Library

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    An enterprising young German came here [Preston] about 1838 by name of Mr. Jacob Beck. He had invented a peculiar kind of water-wheel, small in size but of great power, and its use in several small water powers gave young Mr. Beck quite a reputation. He commenced a small foundry near a saw-mill in the village of New Hope, and finding considerable encouragement came to Preston, where he erected a foundry upon the premises now owned by Peter E. Shantz in Fountain Street. Business increased rapidly, but unfortunately a fire broke out which completely destroyed his flourishing foundry and Mr. Beck, no insurance having been effected, stood once more poor and penniless; but, thanks to the liberality of his neighbors in and around Preston, a subscription was raised, men turned out to help with work and material and in a short time after the fire, Mr. Beck was again in possession of a foundry of considerably larger dimensions than the one destroyed by fire. He did an excellent business, and had men selling his stoves and other wares over a large part of Western Ontario. His means increased at a rapid rate, and he enlarged his premises according to the wants of his business. Some years later he took in as partners two of the young men in his employ, viz: John Clare and Valentine Wahn, and the foundry business continued to prosper for several years. Mr. Beck had in the meantime arranged with Mr. Robert Hunt of the Woolen Mills to improve his water power by heightening the dam and digging a canal from the dam alongside the (Speed River. This canal is still in existence except a small portion of its terminus which has recently been closed. Mr. Beck for the construction of the said canal obtained the privilege of erecting a saw-mill upon Mr. Hunt's premises. This saw-mill Mr. Beck carried on for some time but seeing that a grand scheme that he had in mind could not be carried out, he sold his sawmill to Messrs. Hunt & Elliott. This grand scheme was nothing less than extending the said canal, crossing King Street and Queen Street and erecting along the canal a number of factories and mills. The proprietor of the land positively refused to grant permission to construct such a canal and Mr. Beck was forced to abandon his cherished plan of making Preston a great manufacturing place, such as the Town of Galt is at the present day. Mr. Beck, notwithstanding the good business done in his foundry, became displeased with Preston. The partnership of Beck, Clare & Wahn was abruptly dissolved, the business closed and the affairs of the firm wound up. Each partner obtained his proper share of the assets, which were largely in excess of the liabilities, Mr. Clare a store and other property and Jacob Beck a large sum of money. He went in search of a mill property which he found in Wilmot. There he erected mills, foundry and other industries, and founded a village which he named Baden. The grist-mill built by him was the third grist-mill built with money earned in Preston.

    Fifth Annual Report Of The Waterloo Historical Society, 1917 pg 29

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    The family name of John Clare, an astute and forward-looking industrialist of Preston who came to Canada from Germany, was originally Klaar.

    In his late teens he learned the moulding trade in a foundry in Buffalo, NY, and in 1843 was hired by Jacob Beck of Preston. A short time later he became Beck's partner.

    In 1853 when the Great Western Railway was being built Beck said: "We must locate on the railway." Clare replied: "They will have to come to us eventually." Both proved to be right for the railway did go through Preston. Beck sold his interest in the flourishing firm which became John Clare and Company.

    Several sons succeeded him in the business, one of whom, George became a member of Parliament at Ottawa and a member of the Cabinet.

    The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame

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    Clare, John, iron founder and tinsmith ; manufacturer and wholesale and retail dealer in stoves. Is a native of Germany, and has resided here since 1845. Formerly held the offices of Reeve and School Trustee.

    Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881 (Village of Preston entries)

    John married Margaret Beck 28 Sep 1845, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Margaret (daughter of Georg Friedrich "Frederick" Beck and Barbara Mourloch) was born 15 Sep 1826, Weiler, Baden, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 8 Mar 1906, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  4. 13.  Margaret Beck was born 15 Sep 1826, Weiler, Baden, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany (daughter of Georg Friedrich "Frederick" Beck and Barbara Mourloch); died 8 Mar 1906, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/182840510
    • Name: Margaret Clare
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-40734
    • Immigration: 1830, , Canada
    • Immigration: 1830, , Canada
    • Residence: 1845, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Elaine Clare was born UNKNOWN, , Ontario, Canada.
    2. Carl "Charles" Clare was born 5 Jun 1845, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Sep 1923, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Emma Clare was born 1849, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Philip Clare was born 1850, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. John Nicholas Clare was born 14 Mar 1850, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Apr 1904, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. William Clare was born 1851, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    7. George Adam Clare, MP was born 6 Jul 1854, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Jan 1915, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    8. 6. Frederick Clare was born 2 Apr 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1938, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jan 1938, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    9. Wilhelmina "Minnie" Clare was born CALC 26 Feb 1858, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1889, Orangeville, Mono Twp., Dufferin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 14 Apr 1889, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    10. Emilia Clare was born 1860, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    11. Alvina Clare was born 4 Feb 1860, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jan 1920, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 30 Jan 1920, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    12. Margaret Elizabeth Clare was born 1868, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Dec 1949, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    13. Elizabeth Margaret Clare was born 1869, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.