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

Richard Norman "Rick" Hilborn

Male 1949 - 2020  (71 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Richard Norman "Rick" Hilborn was born 17 Oct 1949, Cambridge, , Washington, New York, United States (son of Major Richard Cornell "Dick" Hilborn and Lauretta Parsons); died 17 Dec 2020.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Hilborn Pottery
    • Name: Rick Hilborn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-217290

    Notes:

    Family, friends mourn 'father figure' Rick Hilborn

    By James Jackson Record Reporter

    CAMBRIDGE - Lisa Hilborn always looked up to her father as a charismatic, caring and optimistic man.

    It wasn't until his death earlier this month of cancer that she realized just how many others felt the same way about Rick Hilborn, the longtime owner of Hilborn Pottery with his wife Nancy. Lisa said friends and former employees have reached out to offer their condolences following his death on Dec. 17 and many described him using the same phrase.

    "The number of people who have used the words 'father figure' to describe him is astounding to me," she said Wednesday.

    Rick, 71, was born in Cambridge and was well-known throughout town. Rick and Nancy were married for 41 years and also have two sons, Ian and Mackie, and three grandchildren.

    A dedicated athlete and coach, Rick was a top-10 ranked junior tennis player in Canada as a teenager and spent more than 25 years coaching, mentoring and building minor hockey in Cambridge. He was also a part-owner of the Cambridge Winter Hawks.

    "He was a natural-born leader; people gravitated to him and they would try to do well under his wing," said Lisa, who now runs the pottery shop with her husband.

    Born Oct. 17, 1949, Rick attended Hillfield Strathallan College (an independent school in Hamilton) and Upper Canada College, followed by Wilfrid Laurier University and the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto.

    Lisa said her mother was the artist behind Hilborn Pottery and her father mainly ran the business side of the operation, including marketing and sales. Together they sold pottery across North America for more than four decades, and Rick was board president of the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association from 2005 to 2007.

    He was also fascinated by nature and loved tending to his bird feeders. He could spot a red-tailed hawk from any distance.

    "He was a really positive guy, never in a bad mood and always optimistic," said Lisa. "That was pretty special."

    He also loved playing cards, whether it was cribbage or euchre, and Lisa said he won his final cribbage game against her just before his death.

    "I couldn't even say how many games I played with him over the past few months," she said. The siblings formed a pandemic bubble with him during the summer to ensure they could be with him as much as possible, and took turns spending the night at his house.

    A huge fan of rock and roll, Rick had around 1,200 records, Lisa said, and his favourite bands were British rockers The Kinks and The Rolling Stones. The family will hold a celebration of life when the pandemic is over and they can gather safely with friends and family.

    Rick helped arrange a playlist of songs to be played at the event, with "Got to be Free" by The Kinks at the top of the list.

    "For as long as I can remember, even before he got sick, he wanted that played at his celebration of life," Lisa said. "We hope anyone who knew my dad will play it and choose to reflect on him."

    "Family, Friends Mourn 'Father Figure' Rick Hilborn". 2020. Therecord.Com. https://www.therecord.com/news/waterloo-region/2020/12/23/family-friends-mourn-father-figure-rick-hilborn.html.

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    Born in Cambridge, ON October 17, 1949 - December 17, 2020 With great sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Rick at home with his family after a lengthy journey with cancer. Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Nancy Macnaughton-Hilborn. He was a truly dedicated father to his three children, Ian (Nathalie), Mackie (Shannon), and Lisa (Tyler). Proud Papa Trick to grandchildren Mitchell, Marty, and Penelope. Survived by his mother Laurette (Ron) Pond and brother Michael. He was a loyal friend, brother-in-law, nephew, and uncle to many. Rick was predeceased by his father R.C. Hilborn and his sisters Karen Chaplin and Kirsten Andrews. Rick was educated at Hillfield Strathallan and Upper Canada College followed by Wilfrid Laurier University and OISIE - University of Toronto. Rick and Nancy created Hilborn Pottery in 1979 in Cambridge and have continued alongside their dedicated team selling pottery across North America for over 40 years. He was board President of the Canadian Gift and Tableware Association from 2005-2007. Rick was a hockey fanatic, golf enthusiast, tennis and cards player (he won the final game of cribbage) and especially a lover of all sports, following all leagues. He took much pleasure in watching the Hawks win multiple Stanley Cups at the peril of Leafs fans - GO HAWKS. He was a top-10 ranked junior tennis player in Canada as a teenager. Rick spent over 25 years coaching, mentoring and building Minor Hockey in Cambridge. He was supervisor of travel coaches for three years. He was also involved as a part-owner of the Cambridge Winter Hawks. Where Rick shined the most was his love and devotion to friends, family and those he met along the way. He was known for being a kind soul and connected to everyone he met. He brought out the best in people and inspired all those around him. He put family first and always sacrificed for others. He was a true role model and was loved in his community. Rick was a natural teacher and leader, he had a quick wit, and his humour and laugh were contagious. He had an extensive knowledge of politics, history, and most importantly, rock and roll. He was also fascinated by nature, always tending to his beloved bird feeders and being able to spot a red-tailed hawk from any distance. Travel was another one of Rick's passions and he and Nancy visited Israel and Jordan as recently as October 2019. Other highlights include a safari in South Africa, a family trip to Bangkok and Beijing, Egypt and seeing the shores of Normandy in France, and Rick always had a great interest in Nicaragua. One last 17 for our Dad. Thank you Dad, for everything. We will miss you so much but we will be ok because of the unbreakable family bond that you and Mom created. We know you'll watch over us. And we'll be listening. Rest Easy, Dad. We love you. Cremation and a family visitation have taken place. A Rocking Celebration of Life will be held for Rick when restrictions lift. In memory of Rick, donations may be made to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation. The family would like to thank Princess Margaret Hospital for their specialists and clinical trials and the LHIN of Waterloo Region which allowed Rick to stay at home with his family. If you would like to reflect upon Rick, please do so while listening to Got To Be Free by the Kinks. Family and friends are invited to sign Rick's online book of condolences by visiting Coutts Funeral Home webpage at www.couttsfuneralhome.com

    "Richard HILBORN Obituary (1949 - 2020) - Waterloo Region Record". 2020. Legacy.Com. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/therecord-waterloo/obituary.aspx?n=richard-norman-hilborn-rick&pid=197349576&fhid=2772.

    Richard — Nancy MacNaughton. [Group Sheet]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Major Richard Cornell "Dick" Hilborn was born 10 May 1918 (son of Percy Richard Hilborn and Gertrude Rosina Wells); died 21 Feb 2006, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Military: WW2 - officer of 1 Can Para
    • Name: R. C. Hilborn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352851

    Notes:

    Maj. R.C. Hilborn (ret.)

    February 23rd, 2006 by Rob

    Richard "Dick" Hilborn, former 2IC of the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, died on Tuesday Feb. 21 in Waterloo, Ont. of a heart attack.

    Maj. Hilborn was the last surviving officer of 1 Can Para who participated in all of the famed regiment's exploits during WWII. Maj. Hilborn received a field promotion to 2IC after the death of CO Col. Jeff Nicklin during the Rhine drop in March 1945 at the same time Col. Fraser Eadie assumed command. Col. Eadie died in August, 2003.

    Maj. Hilborn remained active in the Association up to the time of his death. The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday March 1 at St. John's Anglican Church in Cambridge, Ont.

    As expressions of sympathy, the family asks that donations be made instead to The War Amps of Canada, 1 Maybrook Dr., Scarborough, Ont. M1V 5K9

    "Commando.Org > Blog Archive > Maj. R.C. Hilborn (Ret.)". 2020. Commando.Org. https://www.commando.org/2006/02/23/maj-rc-hilborn-ret/.

    Richard — Lauretta Parsons. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Lauretta Parsons
    Children:
    1. Karen Laurette Hilborn was born 24 Apr 1947, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jul 1986, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 Jul 1986, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 1. Richard Norman "Rick" Hilborn was born 17 Oct 1949, Cambridge, , Washington, New York, United States; died 17 Dec 2020.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Percy Richard HilbornPercy Richard Hilborn was born 14 Jun 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Henry Cornell "Harry" Hilborn and Mary Cox); died 18 Oct 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Preston Furniture Company, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Business: Canadian Office and School Furniture Co., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canadian Office and School Furniture Co.
    • Business: Preston Furniture Company, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Preston Furniture Company
    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/14685662
    • Interesting: business, mill, convervation
    • Name: P. R. Hilborn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352701
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1972, 160 Grandview Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    HILBORN, Percy R.

    Of 160 Grandview Rd., Preston, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1972, Percy R. Hilborn, beloved husband of the late Gertrude Wells; beloved father of Richard C. of Preston, John W. of Deep River, Helen (Mrs. Paul Birdie) of Ottawa, Elinor (Mrs. John Hueton) of Oakville; also survived by 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; in his 87th year. Private funeral service Friday. Cremation. Arrangements by the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, Preston.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 20 Oct 1972 pg 24

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    Percy was educated at McGill University graduating in 1909 with a degree in Mining and Metallurgy. He spent the first 10 years working in engineering and design for Clare Bros. Ltd. in Preston, in which he father had an interest. In 1914 in partnership with Reg Sears he purchased Salyerds Manufacturing Co. makers of hockey sticks and brushes. He sold out to Irving Bernhardt in 1919 and purchased the Preston Furniture Company from Frank Moss. The company then bought Baird Furniture and Sawmill in Plattsville where in 1931 he established the Canada Sand Papers Company. He acquired a number of other businesses (listed in the original article). He was involved in things such as Waterloo County Health Assocation, Preston Rotary Club, Preston Planning Board, University of Waterloo, Stratford Festival Theatre and Scouting.

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

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    A Gem in the Heart of Cambridge

    The passion Elinor and John Hueton have for Dumfries Conservation Area is evident with every footfall as they walk through this hidden gem in the centre of Cambridge. They know this land intimately. Elinor was born in Cambridge (Preston) in a home on the banks of the Grand River in 1931. Many of her early memories relate to the river playing hockey on it, visiting the islands in its centre and climbing a big "Christopher Robin" tree to look out and see the Doon Pinnacle in the distance before the tower was constructed. John became an environmentalist during his teens in Cape Town, South Africa. Although they spent most of their lives away, they moved back to Puslinch in 1990. "My father was an environmentalist long before his time. He bought the first farm in 1916 and others up to 1967. He wanted to preserve some untouched green space in the heart of the city in which people could relax and enjoy nature," Elinor said. He donated the land for a park to the province, which later turned it over to the GRCA to develop and mannage.

    They formed the Friends of Dumfries Conservation Area, an organization made up of neighbours and people interested in the park, who have been concerned about development around the park. The group has done their best to promote and protect the piece of wilderness in the heart of the city. In 1998 Elinor received a Grand River Conservation Watershed Award and her father received a posthumous Honour Roll award in 1976, the first year this award was given out by the GRCA. Dumfries has many other supporters including the three Rotary Clubs of Cambridge and nearby Babcock and Wilcox. "We're continuing a legacy started by my father, Percy Hilborn, who donated 75 hectares of land 43 years ago so it could be kept unspoiled as a quiet park in perpetuity. His ideas were reinforced by my late sister Helen Bridle, who was also a steward of the property," Elinor said. What they love most is to walk through with a first-time visitor. They revel in the delighted exclamations at some of the biggest trees in Waterloo Region, the old growth forest, the plantation forests planted by Elinor's father, a babbling creek, five wetlands and the Hilborn Arboretum. The terrain is varied which makes it full of surprises. The Huetons estimate 150,000 visits are made to Dumfries each year, but still many residents have never stepped inside the vast interior. Dumfries is what the GRCA calls a passive recreation area, since it is not used for camping or swimming and it is free to visitors. John recalls a teacher who brought his class to a forested area and then asked the students to be quiet for five minutes. Their comments were, "but it is so silent." "At the centre of the woods surrounded by busy roads and shopping centres, you can find a perfect silence but for the sigh of the wind and the trees above," John said. The Hilborn Arboretum In 1984, the Hilborn Arboretum was developed on two hectares at the corner of Dunbar Road and Hespeler Road by the Preston, Hespeler, and Galt Horticultural Societies. The Arboretum was a provincial centennial year project. Nearly 1,000 trees and shrubs were planted, including approximately 75 tree species.

    By Janet Baine GRCA Communications Specialist, Grand Actions, THE GRAND STRATEGY NEWSLETTER Volume 15, Number 3 - MAY/JUNE 2011

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    Percy Hilborn dies at 86

    Percy R. Hilborn, one of Waterloo County's best known industrialists, died Oct. 19 at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital. He was year 86.

    A former owner of Canadian Office and School Furniture Co., Mr. Hilborn was also a director of many large business concerns.

    He was a director of Waterloo Trust since 1927 and was its vice-president from 1955 to 1968. Following the merger to form Canada Trust, he was a director until his retirement early this year.

    In the past Mr. Hilborn has been associated with Equitable Life Assurance Co. of Canada, Canada Sand Papers Ltd., Plattsville and Hahn Brass Ltd., of New Hamburg.

    A long-time member and former chairman of the Preston planning board, he was also a charter president of the Preston Hespeler Rotary Club.

    Included in his wide range of interests was the Scouting movement. Receiving one of scouting's highest awards, the silver acorn, he was responsible for the reorganization of the movement after the last world war and was president in 1939 and vice-president in 1936.

    Mr. Hilborn, who lived at 160 Grandview Rd., was predeceased by his wife, the former Gertrude Wells.

    Surviving are two sons, Richard C. of Preston and John W. of Deep River; two daughters, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Birdle of Ottawa and Mrs. John (Elinor) Hueton of Oakville; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

    Times Herald 25 Oct 1972

    Percy married Gertrude Rosina Wells 18 Jul 1914, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Gertrude (daughter of Dr. Mayor Walter Wells, L.D.S. and Rosina Roos) was born 25 Jun 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1953, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Mar 1953, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Gertrude Rosina Wells was born 25 Jun 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Dr. Mayor Walter Wells, L.D.S. and Rosina Roos); died 28 Mar 1953, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Mar 1953, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Gertrude Rosina Hilborn
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352702
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian Science

    Notes:

    Mrs. Percy Hilborn PRESTON

    Mrs. Gertrude P. Hilborn, wife of Percy R. Hilborn, Concession Rd, South, Preston, died Sunday at Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., after a lengthy illness. Born in Waterloo, the daughter of the late Walter Wells and Rosina Roos, Mrs. Hilborn attended the Waterloo and Kitchener schools, Havergal College and studied music in Germany. She was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Kitchener and served on the church board for many years. In Preston Mrs. Hilborn assisted many local welfare organizations, especially during the war years. She was a past president of the Preston IODE. With a keen interest in music she assisted in the organization of the Galt and Preston Community Concert Association, which she sponsored in Preston for many years. She was active in Little Theatre work during the early years of the western Ontario organization. She was a member of the Chautauqua Women's Club. She was also a member of the Ancaster Golf Club. Surviving are her husband, two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Paul (Helen) Bridle of Ottawa and Elinor of Montreal; Richard of Preston and John of Montreal and a brother, Lyman S. Wells of San Francisco, Calif. A private funeral service will be held at the residence in Preston Tuesday afternoon.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 30 Mar 1953 pg 5

    Children:
    1. John W. Hilborn
    2. Elinor Hilborn
    3. Helen Joan Hilborn was born 23 Dec 1916, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 17 Dec 2004, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. Major Richard Cornell "Dick" Hilborn was born 10 May 1918; died 21 Feb 2006, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Henry Cornell "Harry" Hilborn was born 6 Jul 1843, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Hillborn and Adaline Cornell, son of James M Hilborn and Adline Cornell); died 11 Aug 1909, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: H. C. Hilborn
    • Name: Harry Hilborn
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0738.1100
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Ayr
    • Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
    • Occupation: 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; hotel keeper
    • Residence: 1873, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Business: 1881, Clare Brothers and Co., Preston, Waterloo Region, Ontario; Clare Brothers and Co.
    • Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Hotel Keeper
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Weslyan Methodist
    • Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foundryman
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Foundry

    Notes:

    Hilborn, H. C., proprietor American Hotel. Is a native of this county.

    Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881

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

    Henry married Mary Cox 5 Aug 1873, Port Rowan, Norfolk Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of John Cox and Maria Bus) was born 22 Apr 1845, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 22 Jun 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 9.  Mary Cox was born 22 Apr 1845, Dundas, West Flamborough Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of John Cox and Maria Bus); died 22 Jun 1927, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Mary Hilborn
    • Eby ID Number: 00007-0738.1101
    • Residence: 1873, Port Rowan, Norfolk Co., Ontario
    • Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
    • Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
    • Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

    Children:
    1. Herbert Hedley Hilborn was born 31 Jan 1874, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Ada Hilborn was born 1876, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Ada Henrietta Rodgers Hilborn was born 28 Dec 1876, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 9 Sep 1963, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Mary Hilborn was born 1879, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. May Winnifred Louie Hilborn was born 17 Aug 1879, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Bessie Clare Hilborn was born 28 Mar 1884, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Aug 1949; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. 4. Percy Richard Hilborn was born 14 Jun 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 Oct 1972, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 10.  Dr. Mayor Walter Wells, L.D.S.Dr. Mayor Walter Wells, L.D.S. was born 18 Sep 1833, King Twp. York Co., Ontario, Canada (son of John Wells and Mary Davis); died 10 Mar 1912, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/273752030
    • Eby ID Number: 00023-1822.2
    • Occupation: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; blacksmith
    • Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1856, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carriage maker
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Blacksmith
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Elected Office: 1876, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
    • Occupation: 1881, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; dentist
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; [Member of New Jersulem Religion]
    • Elected Office: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
    • Occupation: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Licenced Dental Surgeon
    • Residence: 1887, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Elected Office: 1893, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - Waterloo
    • Occupation: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
    • Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist, Office
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

    Notes:

    Walter Wells, 1833 - 1912

    Born in 1833 in King Township, north of Toronto, Walter Wells spent his early years on the family farm. At age 19 he moved to Galt (Cambridge) where he learned the iron and steel working trade. He left for Canandgua, New York for several years to work in the metal assembly trade. Upon return to Berlin (Kitchener) he established a carriage and wagon making shop on Caroline Street in Waterloo in partnership with Isaac Weaver. In 1866, with the management of his business entrusted to his employees, Wells attended the Royal College of Dental Surgeons. Graduating in 1868, he set up a dental practice above Simon Snyder's drug store on King Street. Wells spent 44 years working in the dental profession before retiring in 1910. Wells interests included the Masonic Order and the Ancient Order of Workmen. He was also instrumental in the establishment of Westside Park (now Waterloo Park) in 1890 and sat on the first Board of Park Management. In 1876, Wells was elected to the first town council. He continued as an alderman until 1878 and was later re-elected from 1887-1889. Unlike his predecessors, Wells was elected mayor in 1893 without first having served on council as a deputy reeve or reeve. During that year land for the construction of a joint Berlin-Waterloo Hospital was donated by Joseph E. Seagram. Authority to electrify the street railway was also granted in 1893 and council that year also introduced annual fees for stalls in the Waterloo market.

    From City of Waterloo website 2005
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    DEATH OF DR WALTER WELLS

    Old and Valuable Citizen of Waterloo Passed Away on Sunday Morning

    WELLS - At Waterloo on Sunday, March 10th, 1912, Walter Wells, L.D.S., in his 79th year.

    The Funeral (private) took place on Wednesday, March 13th, at 3 p.m. from the family residence on Caroline St. to Mount Hope cemetery.

    The late Dr. Walter Wells was born in the township of King. County of York, Ontario, (about 35 miles north of Toronto) on September 18th, 1833, and was therefore nearly 78 ½ years of age at the time of his decease. He spent his early days on the farm, and at the age of seventeen came to Galt and for some years thereafter devoted his time to working in iron and steel at Galt and at Canadagua, N. Y. He afterwards engaged in carriage making at Berlin and Waterloo

    About 1866 he began the study of dentistry, passed his examination at the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario in 1868, and practised dentistry successfully at Waterloo until two years ago when he retired from active work. At that time he was probably the oldest dentist in active practice in Canada, and his 44 years of continuous work in his profession may also possibly have been a record.

    In his earlier years he was an active worker in the public interest, having been town councillor for a number of years and also mayor number for one term. He was one of those one most actively engaged in securing for Waterloo its fine park and was one of the first members of the Park Board.

    He was a member of the Masonic Order and also of the Ancient Order of United Workmen; in politics he was always a Reformer.

    In 1856 he was married to Isabella Tyson, who predeceased him in 1881. In 1887 he was married to Rosina Roos, who survives him. The children now living are Mrs. James D. McColl (Clara), Kansas City, Mo.; Clayton W. Wells, Waterloo; Mrs. Jas. Bladon (Lola), Minneapolis, Minn.; John A. Wells, Assistant City Assessor, Nashville, Tennessee; Walter B. Wells, Vancouver, B. C.; Gertrude Wells, Waterloo; Lyman S. Wells, Prince Rupert, B. C. A daughter and son, Wilhelmina and Lambert, died at an early age, and Mrs. (Dr.) Levi Clemens (Edith) passed away in 1897.

    The late Walter Wells was an active man for his years until the past couple of years when the infirmities of age told on him, and these wore him out and caused his death.

    The Chronicle Telegraph , 14 Mar 1912, p. 5

    Walter married Rosina Roos 7 Sep 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Rosina (daughter of Jacob S. Roos and Elizabeth Henzel) was born 24 Mar 1858, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 11.  Rosina Roos was born 24 Mar 1858, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Jacob S. Roos and Elizabeth Henzel); died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Rosina Wells
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-44112
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1887, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian Science

    Children:
    1. John Wells was born 1873, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. Walter Wells was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. 5. Gertrude Rosina Wells was born 25 Jun 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Mar 1953, London, Middlesex, Ontario, Canada; was buried 31 Mar 1953, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Simon Wells was born 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. Lyman S. Wells was born 12 Dec 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.