Donald E. Wilkinson

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-230756

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Obituary of Donald Wilkinson

Donald passed peacefully on January 30th, 2014, at the Grand River Hospital at the age of 90.

He was the youngest son of Alma May Wildfang and Clarkson James Wilkinson. Predeceased by brother Bill of Mississauga and sister Helen of Wolfville, NS.

Don is survived by nephews, Barry (Joanne) of Midhurst and Graham (Suzy) of Mississauga, and niece Gail (Everth) of Abbottsford, BC, and their families.

He was an original, and still active, member of the Doubleheaders Model Railroad Club. He enjoyed sharing his memories of the many car journeys he made across Ontario and into the USA watching the rail lines. Don was never short on conversation and always ready to share his humourous outlook on life. The family wish to thank Mary and Dieter Engelman for their kindness and friendship. Don will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Friends are invited to the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. South, Waterloo on Saturday, February 8th, 2014 for visitation from 11a.m. until 11:45 a.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel at 12 noon. Reception to follow with interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener.

Condolences for the family and donations to the Grand River Hospital may be arranged through the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

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• Name: James C. Wilkinson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-414687
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Clarkson — Alma Wildfong. Alma (daughter of Moses Wildfong and Catherine "Katie" Bohlender) was born 13 Oct 1893, Listowel, Wallace Twp., Perth County, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Feb 1987; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Alma Wilkinson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-186342
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-414681
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Drover
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cattle Dealer
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cattle Dealer

Clark married Elizabeth Elliott 30 Dec 1875, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of John Elliott and Mary Wood) was born 7 Apr 1845, Woodford, England; died 18 Oct 1931, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Oct 1931, Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Wilkinson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-62010
• Immigration: 1845
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Tailoress
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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• Eby ID Number: 000131-8117.7
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gents Dress Making
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Merchant, Dry Goods
• Residence: 1911, 154 Frederick St. W., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

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"Although he had been ailing for some time, Moses Wildfang, 154 Frederick St., died unexpectedly early this morning. He was 74 years of age. Born in Tavistock in 1863, he left there for Listowel where he opened a men's furnishing store. In 1902 hecame to Kitchener where he continued in that work for a number of years. A few years ago he started in the insurance business, in which he continued until the time of his death. During his younger years, he was very active in bowling and curling circles. He was a member of the trustee board of Wesley United Church, Grand River Masonic Lodge, and the Craftsman's Club. He was an amateur entertainer and very fond of music.

Surviving are his wife, one son, H. L. Wildfang, Oak Park, Illinois, two daughters, Mrs. L. B. Lint, Winnipeg, Mrs. C. J. Wilkinson, Kitchener, one sister, Mrs. Mary Anne Stabler, Cleveland, Ohio, and six grandchildren....."

KW Record obit. of Wed., May 19, 1937

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"Centennial at Listowel", pg. 36 : "Mose Wildfang and Staebler, clothing and furnishings started business." (1886)

"Centennial at Listowel", pg. 50 : (1901) "Moses Wildfang removed his merchant tailoring business to Berlin in March.")

Moses married Catherine "Katie" Bohlender 6 Apr 1887. Catherine was born 10 Oct 1864, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 31 Oct 1902, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catherine "Katie" Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24370

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-161664
• Occupation: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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In Hamilton, Nov. 18th, Mr. William Wilkinson, aged 63 years, father of Messrs. George and Clark Wilkinson, of Galt.

Galt Reporter Nov 26 1886 pg 8

William — Elizabeth Clark. Elizabeth died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Wilkinson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43371

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80874
• Occupation: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; labourer
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Labourer
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C. Methodist

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In Galt, on Friday afternoon, 9th inst., at half-past 5 o'clock, John Elliott, aged 63 years and 6 months.

Galt Reporter Aug 16 1878 pg 3

John — Mary Wood. Mary was born 10 Nov 1819, Moornistow, , Cornwall, England; died 3 Sep 1905; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Elliott
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-80875
• Immigration: 1845
• Residence: 1852, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C. Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lady

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74532373/
• Eby ID Number: 000131-8117
• Occupation: 1881, East Zorra Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer

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Rev. Levi Wildfong, "was born August 11th, 1827. On March 5th, 1850, he was married to Mary, daughter of David B. and Mary (Lyons) Weber. She was born February 3rd, 1825. They reside in Tavistock, Ontario, where he is engaged as an implement agent. He is a local minister of the Evangelical Association. His family consists 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.].

Levi married Mary Weber 5 Mar 1850. Mary (daughter of David B. Weber and Mary "Polly" "Pauline" Lyons) was born 3 Feb 1825, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1918, Tavistock, East Zorra Twp., Oxford County, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Grace United (Zion Evangelical) Cemetery , Tavistock, East Zorra Township, Oxford Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74532376
• Interesting: pioneer, story
• Name: Mary Wildfang
• Eby ID Number: 00127-7769

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Mary Weber," was born February 3rd, 1825. She is married to Rev. Levi Wildfong who was born August 11th, 1827. They reside in Tavistock, 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.].

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Mary Weber Wildfang Mrs, (Rev.) Levi Wildfang, the oldest resident in Tavistock, died on Feb, 13th, at her home on Maria Street, at the ripe age of 93 years and 10 days. Deceased was born at Strassburg, Waterloo County on the 3rd of Feb. 1825. In the year 1850 she was married to Levi Wildfang, who preceded her in death three years ago. To this union, seven children were born of which, three preceded her to their eternal home. Shortly after they were married, the young couple moved into the wilds of Zorra, and then cleared up a farm near the Village of Tavistock, where they lived with the exception of three years spent in the service in the Canada Conference of the Evangelical Association. About 36 years ago they moved to Tavistock, to spend their declining years in quietness. In 1852 she was soundly converted and was a faithful member of the Evangelical Association until the summons came to join the innumerable host of the redeemed. Deceased shared the joys and burdens of an Evangelical Preacher's life for a number of years, when her husband's health failed and they were compelled to retire from active service. Mrs. Wildfang was a practical Christian, having developed such by the long and trying years of pioneer days. She was a student of the Bible. The Bible was to her, the living Word of God. In it she found inspiration and strength for her soul life, light for her pathway and comfort in every hour of trial and suffering. The children are: Mary (Mrs. Geo. Stabler) Tavistock; Lydia (Mrs. Menno Kaufman) Elmwood; Noah, Elmwood; and Moses Wildfang, of Kitchener, Ont. Her brothers, Noah. Weber, Listowel; Amos Weber, Strassburg. The funeral took place from her late residence on Friday afternoon, Feb, 15, to Zion Evangelical Cemetery. A memorial service was held in Zion Evangelical Church, conducted by the Pastor, Rev. A. D. Gischler, assisted by Rev's W, J. Yager and D. Kreh, of Stratford.

The Tavistock Gazette 21 Feb 1918