Capt Talbot Strong

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• Military: WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-361366
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Residence: 1926, London, England

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• Name: R. S. Strong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-109604
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mechanic
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Richard married Marion J. Strickland 28 Oct 1879, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Marion (daughter of George Tucker Strickland and Helen E. Alexander) was born 1 Mar 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Jul 1926, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, United States; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marion J. Strong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-388056
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1891, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

Notes:

Mrs. Richard Strong, a former well known resident of Galt, Ontario, passed away on July 28th at the home of her son-in-law, Albert Harris, barrister of Newark, N.J. Mrs. Strong was in her 68th year, was born In Galt, the oldest daughter of the late George T. Strickland, of Galt. Her husband the late Richard Strong, was a druggist for years in Galt. She is survived by one son, Capt. Talbot Strong, who after serving 4 years in the Great War, has resided in London, England: also one daughter, Mrs. Albert Harris, of Newark. Four brothers and two sisters also survive\emdash John R. Strickland, of Essex; Albert of Brantford: James and Fred in California; Mrs. C. Playter, Toronto; and Mrs. Wm. Kerr, Gail, The funeral took place on July 31st at Galt.

Essex Free Press 13 Aug 1926

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• Business: Gore Fire Insurance, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gore Fire Insurance Co.
• Name: R. S. Strong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-59046
• Immigration: 1843, , Ontario, Canada
• Historic Building: Abt 1851, 57 Grand Ave. N., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; stone 2 story building
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Druggist
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer, Chemist and Druggist
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer

Notes:

The Gore Fire Insurance Co.

Among the many institutions of which Galt boasts, none are more conspicuous than the Gore Ins. Co.'s palatial and imposing structure situated on the corner of Main and Ainslie Streets. The style is of the Romanesque character, and is build with Connecticut brown-stone rock-faced base up to the first storey window sills; above this it is faced with brown pressed brick, tooled portage entry stone trimmings and Terra Cotta carvings. The corner of Main and Ainslie Streets is round, having over the main entrance a heavily moulded arch, supported on two Doric columns, and over the arch the Company's name carved in mediaeval letters. This round corner is continued up above the roof, forming a round tower, roofed with Spanish tiles and terminating in a columned and octagon lantern, with ogee top and flag staff. Total height from the side-walk about eighty-two feet. The Gore has about 125 active agents through Ontario.

Officers of Management:

Hon. Jas. Young, President
Adam Warnock, Esq., Vice-President
Hugh McCulloch
Hugh Cant
Robt. Scott
Chas. McGill
Jno. Watson
James Goldie
R.S. Strong, Man. Director

Jubilee Souvenir of Galt 1897

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The first great fire in Galt took place in 1851. The buildings on Main Street were then chiefly wooden, more especially on the south side where the long and handsome Granite Block now stands. The fire broke out in the store carried on by one McKinnon, and soon all that portion of the street was in flames, The fire engines were worked with a will, but they were powerless against such a mass of flame as soon arose. Messrs Peter Cook, Alex. H. Mowat, R. McKinnon, Andrew Elliott, John McVenn, Robert Wallace all well-remembered names were among those burned out on the occasion. *


*The Granite Block which replaced these buildings was abo destroyed by fire in 1862. The fire originated from a barrel of Naptha in Fleming A Robinson's grocery, and in consequuence of having a lighted lamp brought too close to it. It occurred about seven o'clock on Saturday evening, the 31st May, 1862, and the fire spread with unprecedented rapidity. The following shops were destroyed: Fleming & Robinson, groceries; John Fleming, books and stationery; William Frier, dry goods; John Orchard tailor and clothier; R. S. Strong, drugs and chemicals; William Kerr, boots and shoes. Besides these establishments, the buildings of Mr. Robert Wallace, and the stocks of Messrs. W. H. Job, Wm. Prest, Angus Polson, Taylor & Green, and George West, were injured by removal, or otherwise. The losses were very heavy

Reminiscences of the Early History of Galt and the Settlement of Dumfries in the Province of Ontario, by James Young, 1880 Toronto: Hunter, Rose Pg. 220

Business:
THE GORE FIRE INSURANCE CO.

Among the many institutions of which Galt boasts, none are more conspicuous than the Gore Ins. Co's pal-atial and imposing structure situated on the corner of Main and Ainslie streets. The style is of a Romanesque char-acter, and is built with Connecticut brown-stone, rock-faced base up to the first storey window sills ; above this it is faced with brown pressed brick, tooled portage entry stone trimmings and Terra Cotta carvings. The corner of Main and Ainslie streets is round, having over the main entrance a heavily moulded arch, supported on two Doric columns, and over the arch the Company's name carved in mediaeval letters. This round corner is continued up above the roof, forming a round tower, roofed with Span-ish tiles and terminating in a columned and octagon lantern, with ogee top and flag staff. Total height from the side-walk about eighty-two feet. The Gore has about 125 active agents through Ontario.<sup>1a

1a</sup>1897 Jubilee Souvenir of Galt

Historic Building:
Land originally owned by James Craig. Known as Pierson house. Original house on this site was a stone cottage belonging to John Pierson from about 1851 until after 1867. R. S. Strong enlarged it putting on second story and adding the arched doorway.

Richard married Mary Dowker Oakville, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario. Mary (daughter of John Dowker and ?) was born 15 Jul 1826, Terrington, , Yorkshire, England; died 11 Oct 1896, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Strong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61193
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Recipes: 1898, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Death of Mrs.. R. S. Strong, Sr.

The death of Mrs. R. S. Strong, Sr., which occurred somewhat suddenly about four o'clock on Sunday afternoon, at her residence, West Main Street, is one that be universally regretted in Galt and wherever the deceased lady was known. The news was quite a shock to many of her friends and at first the report could hardly be credited, as it was generally that she was no worse in health than she had been for some time, but it proved only too true, she taking a turn for the worse during the afternoon, passing away about the hour mentioned. The deceased lady returned on Friday evening last, from Detroit, where she and Mr. Strong had spent a few days with their daughter and it was thought the trip had somewhat benefitted her, as she had been in poor health for a long time. Mrs. Strong's maiden name was Mary Dowker, she being the eldest daughter of the late John Dowker, formerly of Terrington, Yorkshire, England. She was married to Mr. Strong at Oakville, Ontario, forty five years ago, coming at once, to Galt to reside, her husband having resided here for some time, previous that. About 1860 the family removed to the farm known As "Purbeck Hill," a short distance out of Galt, on the back road to Hespeler, where they continued to reside until six years, ago, when they removed into town again, taking up their residence on West Main street, in the house now known as "Purbeck House." Deceased will be greatly missed by many in Galt for her numerous kindly acts, but where she will be missed most will be by the husband and family. For forty five years she has been a most loving and faithful helpmate to her now sorrowing husband and as a mother she was kind and loving. The family was an exceedingly affectionate one and the loss of the wife and mother will indeed be a sad blow. She leaves four of a family, Richard S., Arthur D. and Mrs. H. B. Lewis, residing in Galt and Mrs. McWhinney, residing in Detroit.

The Weekly Reformer 15 Oct 1896 pg 1

Recipes:
WINE SOUP (FOR INVALIDS)

One tablespoonful flour, yelks of four eggs, the grated peel of a lemon, as much cinnamon as will lay on the point of a knife, a piece of butter the size of a small nut, one pint of wine, sugar to taste. Mix all well together and put on the stove, stirring until it thickens but not boil. Have ready some small dice-shaped pieces of bread, and pour the mixture over it. Light colored wine is the best to use.

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• Business: Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Billing and Strickland - stove merchants
• Elected Office: councillor - Galt
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• Interesting: life,
• Name: G. T. Strickland
• Residence: Auburn, Cayuga, New York, USA
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104571
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Auctioneer
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Occupation: 1876, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; auctioneer
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Auctioneer

Notes:

G.T. Strickland, of Galt, the Well-known auctioneer, died on Saturday, 21st ult., from the effects of an abscess which had formed upon his head, and from which he has been a sufferer for some weeks.

Huron Expositor 7 May 1886

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Death of Mr. George T. Strickland

The Reporter is called upon today to make an announcement that will be learned with the deepest regret by the majority of its readers. Mr. George T. Strickland is dead. The busy, active brain, is at rest for ever; the "old familiar form" has passed from our view; and while we bow in all humility to the will of the great Master, the feelings of natural regret at the loss of a warm friend and good citizen will and should rise to the surface.

The mention we have made in previous issues of the serious illness of Mr. Strickland will in a measure have prepared our readers for the announcement of today. What was at first thought to be a simple boil rapidly developed until it assumed a most serious aspect. During the first two weeks of his illness he suffered most severely, but bore all with a patience wonderful in a nervous temperament like his; and during the last week the parts affected became so dead that he was spared the agony of almost unendurable pain. When first attacked, Mr. Strickland had several sales advertised; and the last one he sold \endash then suffering greatly \endash was that at Mr. Dietrich's on Saturday, the 10th inst. At Mr. P. McGregor's on Tuesday, the 13th, he merely drove to the ground to open the sale, and then returned to his residence, which he was destined never to leave again in life. The progress of his disease was rapid from this time forward; and on Friday evening last he sank into a stupor from which he never rallied, but as calmly as an infant sleeping glided into his eternal rest about 1 o'clock on Saturday morning.

Mr. Strickland was born in Wedmore, /Somersetshire, England, and came to America, when quite young. He first settled in Auburn, New York State, where he married Miss Hollier. His wife did not long survive, however, and left him with the care of an infant, now Mr. John Strickland, station agent on the G. T. Rail Rockwood. When the G. W. Railway was approaching completion, Mr. Strickland came on to Paris, and at the opening of the Galt Branch of that line he was sent to Galt to look after the freight interests of the Company in this town. While occupying this position, he married Miss Alexander, of Dumfries. Shortly after the completion of the Galt and Guelph Railway, Mr. Strickland was appointed to the station agency at Hespeler, which position he occupied until bad health compelled him to relinquish it. He then returned to Galt and shortly afterward entered into partnership with Mr. John Billing (now of Bodmin, Cornwall, England) in the stove business, which business they supplemented afterward by taking out an auctioneers' license. From the day the firm of Billing & Strickland opened out business success attended the venture, and \endash the partnership having been dissolved \endash Mr. Strickland soon found his services as an auctioneer in great demand, and at the same time discarded to a great extent the stove business for the more profitable one of musical instruments and sewing machines. During all the later years of his life he devoted his energies to the extension and management of this business; and the extent to which his services were sought after as an auctioneer made his name a "household word" not only throughout Waterloo but in neighboring Counties as well. He knew not what trouble was when given the management of a sale. The interests of his employer were everything to him. In the minutest particular he was always found prepared; and to his loyalty to those who engaged him can doubtless be traced his great success.
As we have mentioned, shortly after his removal to Galt from Paris, Mr. Strickland was united in marriage to Miss Alexander. From this union there were born all of eleven children, eight of whom survive, three having died in infancy. Those surviving are \endash Mrs. R. S. Strong, jr., of Galt; Mrs. H. R. Blackwood, of Brantford; Messrs. Wm. E., Fred, Albert and James, of Galt; and the Misses Ada and Lucy, also of this town. Mrs. Strickland died in May, 1874; and in 1876 Mr. Strickland was again united in marriage to Mrs. John Dines, who survives hm. This lady proved a helpmate in the strongest sense of the word to our old friend, and made his home what a home should be to the active business man. The only other relatives on this side of the ocean are Mr. John Strickland, a well-known and respected farmer residing in Brantford Township, and a married sister, Mrs. Thomas Parker, residing in Dakota. He also leaves a brother, Edward, still residing in Wedmore, England.

While we have confined ourselves in these remarks principally to Mr. Strickland's business life, it is only meet to say that as a citizen he was active and enterprising, and carried with him the good will of all. He had a bluff, hearty manner; was an admirable judge of values and shrewd in the application of his knowledge; and his energy would make a success where other men would fail. For many years he represented Ward No. 3 in Galt Town Council, - only retiring there from a year ago last January \endash and those associated with him at the Board will be the first to bear testimony to the able manner in which he there fulfilled his trust. He was independent in work and thought, and never gave assent to what his own good sense condemned.

Mr. Strickland's funeral took place on Monday afternoon last. As a mark of respect, the Town Council walked in a body, and all the places of business were closed while the cortege was passing through the streets on its way to Trinity Church Cemetery. The attendance was very large, both from the town and country, and spoke eloquently of the esteem in which Mr. Strickland was held by those who had been associated with him in all the years that are past.

Galt Reporter Apr 30 1886 pg 1

Business:
He then returned to Galt and shortly afterward entered into partnership with Mr. John Billing (now of Bodmin, Cornwall, England) in the stove business, which business they supplemented afterward by taking out an auctioneers' license. From the day the firm of Billing & Strickland opened out business success attended the venture, and \endash the partnership having been dissolved \endash Mr. Strickland soon found his services as an auctioneer in great demand,

Galt Reporter Apr 30 1886 pg 1

George — Helen E. Alexander. Helen (daughter of William D. B. Alexander and Marion Muir) was born 1834, , Ireland; died 29 May 1874, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Helen E. Strickland
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-104574
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251173
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

John — ?. ? was born Abt 1804; died Bef 1861. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: ? Dowker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-251175

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-129186

John — Jane. Jane was born Abt 1800, of, England; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Jane Strickland
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-132603

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144470
• Land: 1861, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1875, North Dumfries Concession 09 Lot 38, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Died, In North Dumfries, on Sunday evening, at six o'clock, William Alexander, aged 69 Years. Funeral On Tuesday, 27th inst., at 2 o'clock, p.m., from his late Residence, Lot 38, 9th Concession, North Dumfries, to Knox' Church Cemetery, Ayr. North Dumfries, April 26th, 1875.


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William — Marion Muir. Marion was born CALC 18 Dec 1812, , Ireland; died 10 Jul 1873, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 12 Jul 1873, Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Marion Alexander
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-144471

Notes:

Died, In North Dumfries, near Ayr, on Thursday, July 10th, at half-past 8 o'clock, A.M., Marion, Wife of William Alexander, Aged 59 Years and 9 Months. Funeral, On Saturday, 12th inst., at 2 o'clock, p.m., from her Husband's Residence, 9th Con., North Dumfries, to Knox Church Cemetery, Ayr. North Dumfries, July 10th, 1873.


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