Charles Falkiner

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In his youth Charlie fell from an apple tree, injuring a leg which failed to grow to normal length. As a result, during his entire adult life he wore a metal bridge about 5 inches high on the bottom of his shoe. He still walked with a limp. He was a gardener by trade.

In 1912 Charles went west to Saskatchewan. On Sep 16, 1912 he filed a homestead entry for SW36-T29-R31-W1. Previously John Hamilton Wride, a photographer, had filed an entry for this quarter on April 27, 1910 and again on August 3, 1911, but it was again abandoned.

Mary Agnes Knox came west shortly after Charles to reside with him. On the homestead file sworn statements were made by I. N. Nummah and Harry J Welcome. RMJ Parker was the homestead inspector.

After many years of hardship, Charles returned to Galt where he was employed by the C.M.C. Plant in his old trade as gardener. Miss Knox also returned to Galt shortly after Charles. She never married.

Many years later, following the death of his brother George on 14 Dec 1940, Charles married George's widow, Elizabeth (Widrig) Falkiner, with whom he had no children.

Charles died in 1972 and Elizabeth in 1978.

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CHARLES FALKINER

Charles Falkiner, 34 Ramore St., died April 15 at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital. He was in his 93rd year.

Mr. Falkiner was born April 21, 1879 in Beverly Township. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Falkiner. He farmed out west for several years returning to Galt 37 years ago. He was a member of the Galt Revival Centre and was retired from the CMC plant. Surviving are his wife the former Elizabeth Widrig and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by seven brothers and four sisters.

Mr. Falkiner will be resting at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews St., from 7 p.m. this evening. Funeral and committal services will be held from the Interment will be at the funeral home chapel Monday, April 17 at 2 p.m. Memory Gardens cemetery, Breslau.

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FALKINER. Charles Passed away at the South Waterloo Memorial Hosp ital on Saturday, April 15, 1972. Char- les Falkiner of 34 Raymore Street, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Widrig. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. Falk- iner was predeceased by seven bro- thers, four sisters. Resting at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. And- rew's Street. Funeral and committal service will be held from the funeral home chapel on Monday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. Interment, Memory Gar- dens, Breslau.. A15-1h

Charles — Elizabeth Widrig. Elizabeth was born 17 Jul 1891; died 21 May 1978; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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James — Margaret Wedge. Margaret was born 18 May 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died 10 May 1914, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Falkiner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-433872