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

Elizabeth Catherine Burke

Female 1881 - 1960  (78 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elizabeth Catherine Burke was born 4 Feb 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of August John Ferdinand Burke and Isabella "Bella" McCallum); died 1960; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Catherine Gimble
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352696

    Elizabeth married Jacob Gimble 23 Mar 1904, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Jacob was born 14 Jan 1876, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1958; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Edna Catherine Gimble was born 1905, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  August John Ferdinand Burke was born 18 Jul 1851, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Frederick John Burke and Elizabeth Gaetz); died 11 Oct 1930, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1930, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352699
    • Occupation: 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lime Burner
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Stone Quarry
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer, Furniture Factory
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Notes:

    August F. Burks

    Preston lost one of her oldest residents on Saturday afternoon in the death of August F. Burke, which occurred at his late residence, 1193 Queen Street, at 1.30 o'clock. Mr. Burke, who was in his 80th year, was a familiar figure around town and had gained not a little reputation as an able fiddler of old time tunes. In fiddling contests held during the past few years in town, none could out-fiddle Mr. Burke. Death resulted from intestinal flu, following an illness of about three weeks duration. Mr. Burke was born in Preston, a son of the late Elisabeth and Frederick John Burke and lived his entire life here. In occupation he was a contractor, but retired some years ago. He took a keen interest in political affair's and was a supporter of the Conservative government. He was a member of St. Paul's United church and of the Chosen Friends Lodge. Deceased was predeceased by his wife seven years ago and surviving are four children: Fred A. Burke of Windsor, Mrs. Amelia Legg of Ottawa, Mrs. Elizabeth Gimble and Mr. Gus Burke of Preston. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from his late residence to the Preston Cemetery, with Rev. R. M. Geiger of the United church in charge. A host of friends and relatives were present to pay last tribute to Mr. Burke.

    Kitchener Daily Record 13 Oct 1930 pg 3

    August married Isabella "Bella" McCallum 19 Apr 1880, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Isabella was born 14 Nov 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1913, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Isabella "Bella" McCallum was born 14 Nov 1851, , Ontario, Canada; died 4 Jan 1913, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Bella McCallum
    • Name: Isabella "Bella" Burke
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352700
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

    Children:
    1. 1. Elizabeth Catherine Burke was born 4 Feb 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Catherine Elizabeth "Lizzie" Burke was born 4 Feb 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Apr 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Frederick William "Fred" Burke was born 14 Jun 1883, , Ontario, Canada; died 1960; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Lydia Anne Burke was born 24 Sep 1884, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Mar 1886, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Emma Burke was born 1885, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    6. Amelia Isabel Burke was born 16 Jan 1887, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1968; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. August McBain Burke was born 14 Feb 1821; died 24 Jan 1945, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Frederick John Burke was born Abt 1812, of, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173806

    Frederick — Elizabeth Gaetz. Elizabeth was born Abt 1812, of, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Gaetz was born Abt 1812, of, Ontario; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Burke
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-173807

    Children:
    1. 2. August John Ferdinand Burke was born 18 Jul 1851, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Oct 1930, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 13 Oct 1930, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.