Alexander Hugh Millar

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• Name: Hugh Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32138
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stenographer
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Town Clerk, Berlin
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Alexander — ?. ? was born Abt 1879; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Alexander N. G. C. Miller was born Dec 1905, , USA; died Yes, date unknown.

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• Club Membership: Masons
• Elected Office: Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - councillor - Kitchener
• Name: Alexander Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131594P
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lawyer
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Barrister
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Employer: 1886, Merchantile Fire Insurance Co., Waterloo, Ontario; Inspector - Merchantile Fire Insurance Company
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Barrister
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Bef 1905, 49 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Barrister
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Notes:

Alexander Millar, K.C., Mayor 1884-5.

Mr. Alexander Millar, K. C., served as mayor in the years 1884-5 and sat on the council as a representative of the East Ward from 1886-1888 and as deputy-reeve in 1889. Berlin, though small, was a thriving village of between three and four thousand population. During his term as mayor, the citizens passed a by-law setting aside a sum of money to defray the expenses of moving the William, Greene & Rome Co.'s, manufactory to Berlin, now one of the city's chief industries. Mr. Millar has watched with keen interest the growth of the town from village to city and wishes it continued progress in health and prosperity by.


Official souvenir of the celebration of cityhood, July 17th 1912, Berlin, Ontario, The German Printing and Publishing Co

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ALEXANDER MILLAR, KG.

Alexander Millar, practising at the Bar of Berlin, was born on the 4th of November, 1835, in that city, his parents being Frederick Gourlay and Isabella Henderson. The father was a native of the State of New York and was of Scotch descent, his parents having come to the new world in 1805, at which time they settled in Niagara county, New York. The mother of our subject was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In the year 1832 Frederick G. Millar came to Ontario and settled in Berlin, where he engaged in general merchandising for a number of years. In 1847 he removed to Wilmot and established the flouring mills at New Dundee, where he was identified with milling and general mercantile interests for a long period or up to the time of his retirement from active business life.

Alexander Millar of this review was educated in the Berlin and Galt grammar schools, studying under the late Dr. Tassie of Galt. He entered upon preparation for the Bar in that city and continued his preliminary reading in Toronto. In 1861 he became solicitor and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1863, since which time he has practised in Berlin, being therefore a member of the legal profession at this place for about forty-four years. He was appointed King's Counsellor on the 2nd of December, 1889. Admitted to the Bar, he at once entered upon the active practice of law,and from the beginning has been unusually prosperous in every respect. The success which he has attained is due to his own efforts and merits. The possession of advantages is no guarantee whatever of professional advancement. This comes not of itself nor can it be secured without integrity, ability and industry. These qualities Mr. Millar possesses in an eminent degree and he is faithful to every interest committed to his charge.

Various official honors have been conferred upon Mr. Millar, who in 1884 and 1885 served as mayor of Berlin, while in 1889 he was deputy reeve of the municipality. He also served for one year, 1889, in the county council and has filled several offices in the line of his profession. He was solicitor of the town of Berlin for fifteen years, from 1869 until 1884, and since 1900 has served as solicitor for the county council. In 1875 he unsuccessfully contested the north riding of Waterloo county for the local legislature against the late Moses Springer.

In 1865 Mr. Millar was married to Miss Margaret Eliza Warren, a daughter of the late Horatio Nelson Warren of Chippewa, and they have two children, Guy and Hugh. Mr. Millar has attained the Royal Arch degree of York Rite Masonry and has taken the degrees of Scottish Rite Masonry. He likewise belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In politics he is a Conservative and he belongs to the Church of England. Mr. Millar has made good use of his opportunities, has conducted all legal interests carefully and successfully and in his private life is known as a social, genial gentleman, who holds friendship inviolable and who wins the confidence and esteem of all with whom he comes in contact.

A History of Ontario: its resources and development

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1884-86 (Mayor), 1888-89, 1895-96

Alexander married Margaret Eliza "Maggie" Warren 1865. Margaret (daughter of Horatio Nelson Warren and Mary Clarke Stanton) was born 5 Mar 1841, , Ontario, Canada; died 7 Nov 1923, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States; was buried 9 Nov 1923, Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Eliza "Maggie" Millar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131597
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Notes:

Mrs. Margaret Warren Millar

Kitchener residents are shocked to learn of the death in Buffalo last night of Margaret Warren, widow of the late Alexander Millar, of Kitchener. Mrs. Millar had gone to Buffalo a short time ago to make her home with her son Mr. A. Hugh Millar, She had not been ill, but died from heart failure which was preceded by a coughing spell. Mrs. Millar was well known in Kitchener, her family having resided here for a great number of years. Mr. Millar who predeceased her was the city solicitor for a number of years, and was one of Ontario's well known and prominent barristers. The funeral, which will be private will be hold on the arrival of the 3: 28 p.m. G.T.R. train on Friday. Interment will be made in Mount Hope Cemetery, Please omit flowers.

Kitchener Daily Record 8 Nov 1923 pg 11

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• Business: New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; New Dundee Grist Mill
• Name: F. G. Miller
• Name: Fred Millar
• Name: Frederick Miller
• Name: Friedrich Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-241078
• Residence: 1835, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1835, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; merchant
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1852, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT - The Berlin News says: "The intelligence reached here on Thursday that Mr. Fred. G. Millar had died at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Thomas Lloyd Jones, in Burford. Deceased not long ago visited his son here, Mr. Alex. Millar, and appeared as active and hearty as a man of fifty, though we should judge he must have been at least eighty years old when he died. He was one of the first residents of Berlin, and for many years carried on a store business where the market now stands. He the, about thirty-five years ago, moved to New Dundee, where he built the mills and for some years carried on an extensive business. After disposing of that extensive property he moved to the county of Norfolk to engage in farm life. For a number of his late years he has lived retired from all active pursuits and seems to have spent a peaceful and contented old age and died respected and honored, not only by his large number of children and grand-children, but by all who knew him".

Dumfries Reformer Sep 15 1887

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...In the year 1832 Frederick G. Millar came to Ontario and settled in Berlin, where he engaged in general merchandising for a number of years. In 1847 he removed to Wilmot and established the flouring mills at New Dundee, where he was identified with milling and general mercantile interests for a long period or up to the time of his retirement from active business life....

A History of Ontario: its resources and development

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King Street - Queen to Benton

Queen to Benton Street.-A few feet back of King Street and about 15 feet from South Queen Street was a vaulted cellar built of field stone by Peter Rebscher in 1838-39. In 1855 Sheriff Davidson bought this cellar from Paul Schmidt. He erected a frame building extending from the corner, partly using material brought from a former building at New Aberdeen, a village about five and one-half miles southwest of Berlin, where he had also a store business. Jacob Stroh helped to lath the building, receiving 75c as a day's wage. The new building was called The California Block and contained several stores. George Davidson, son of the Sheriff, occupied the corner store as a Grocery and Dry Goods business. Next there was a shed with outside stairway leading to a dance hall above it. The shed was used by the guests of Schmidt's Tavern known as the banners Inn. In the rear of the shed there was a brewery operated William Rebscher, who started to brew about 1830. The process of the Rebscher brewery was to soak the grain for 24 hours, then spread it on the cellar floor and shift it around until it commenced to sprout, after which it was carried upstairs again and put into a dry-kiln about 20 x 20 feet in size, the grain being on screens exposed to the heat coming from below. The dry malt was crushed and ground between iron rollers turned by hand. Later on a steam engine supplied the required power. Mr. Rebscher had this brewery until about 1855, when he moved to Frederick Street on Spetz Street.

Sheriff Davidson bought the shed and converted it into two stores. One of these was occupied by Conrad Schmidt who sold wines, liquors, groceries and hardware. Yost Kimmel had a meat shop under the stores.

Next came an open space and a well and next to that a building which was used 1830 to 1835 as a church by a body known as Mifferites whose main article of belief was that the world was coming to an end in 1835. Many of the Millerites, faithful to their belief, sold their properties and household effects. The building was about 1840 occupied by Paul Schmidt, as the Farmer's Inn already spoken of.

Next came an alleyway and next to that William Moore's general store. Mr. Moore's residence was next to his store. Later on it had a clock factory on the second floor for a short time Next came a three-story building erected in 1860 and next to that no building for a long time until the Boehmer Block was erected. This had a clock factory on the second floor for a short time. Next came a building occupied by Mr. Hymmen, erected between 1850 and 1855. The building was painted a buff color and occupied as a bakery. In 1860, E. R. Hayne had a bakery and confectionery store in the Hymmen building. Next came a two-story frame building located on the site of the westerly half of the present Post Office and occupied by William, David and Frederick Miller as the first general store in Berlin. The location was opposite the end of Frederick Street. J. F. Kannengieser had a tailor shop and was also dealer in fancy goods in this building at one time. In 1860 Mr. and Mrs. John Albright occupied part of the building as a dressmaking and millinery shop. Later on Mr. Rooke had a lock and gunsmith shop on the street floor while his family lived above. There was a high board fence on the Benton Street line with balsam trees planted along the inside.

REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

Frederick married Isabella Henderson 1835, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of Allan Henderson and Isabel Thomson) was born CALC 11 May 1812, , Scotland; died 14 Jan 1878; was buried , Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery, Burford, Burford Twp., Brant, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabella Millar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-54574
• Residence: 1835, Dumfries Township, Gore District, Ontario
• Residence: 1851, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Isabella Henderson is reported to have been born in Colinton, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, documentation needed.

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• Residence: Chippewa, Welland Co., Ontario, Canda
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131602

Horatio married Mary Clarke Stanton 2 May 1837, Fort Erie, Welland Co., Ontario. Mary was born 1 May 1818, Fort Erie, Welland Co., Ontario; died 4 Jan 1894, New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Clarke Warren
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-131601
• Residence: 1871, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-12296
• Residence: 1790, Dundee, Forfar, Scotland

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TRANSCRIPTION FROM THE HANDWRITING OF WILLIAM G. MILLAR

The ship's name in which we crossed the ocean was the Mentor of New Bedford, 250 tons Burden. We learnt through the papers that she was lost on the coast of America some years afterwards. We left Dundee in Scotland on the fourth day of June 1804 and did not reach New York in the United States until the fourth of August. We staid in that City about three weeks and then removed to Albany
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In coming over to America Our Ship encountered a severe storm off the banks of Newfoundland. She was laid to for many hours under the three sails seen on the ship below. Our Father [Captain Alexander Millar] who had been many years at sea declared he had never seen the waves run higher. They seemed to me to to reach an altitude as high as top of the main mast.
We shipped a sea that rose like a house. It swept decks of everything on them. Our Father saved himself by running his arm down to his shoulder into one of the holes in the windlass. The Captain told the owners of the ship at New York that, but for the assistance of our Father, they would never have seen their ship again.

We landed in New York from Dundee in Scotland on the 4 of August 1804, where we staid three weeks and then removed up to Albany, and remained there nine months, and during that time our Father purchased land on the Niagara River, and to which place we removed in the spring of 1805, and where we continued to reside until we Came to Canada, about the Year 1824.

Our brothers, John & David, had preceded us to Canada to Waterloo township, and Commenced to keep a store at what was called Crofts. After a time we joined them there and I assisted in the business for nearly three Years. About that time David and myself left Crofts and went to New York City in order to purchase some goods, and which we did-- and again returned to Canada, and made a beginning at Stoney Creek. But not likely to succeed there, we returned to Waterloo again & commenced the second time near Abram Erb's mill. After a time we removed to Green Bush and carried on our business for nearly three Years there, in a rented house. Soon after this we purchased a lot in Berlin as it is now Called, and we built the first frame house there.

W. G. M

Alexander married Janet Gourlay 22 Mar 1790, Dundee, Forfar, Scotland. Janet was born 1769; died 1822, Lewiston, Niagara, New York, United States. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Janet Millar
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-74015
• Residence: 1790, Dundee, Forfar, Scotland

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-87052
• Residence: 1801, Colinton, , Midlothian, Scotland
• Residence: 1839, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Allan married Isabel Thomson 15 Oct 1801, Colinton, , Midlothian, Scotland. Isabel was born 1778, , Scotland; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Isabel Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-79509
• Residence: 1801, Colinton, , Midlothian, Scotland
• Residence: 1851, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian