Willis John Moogk

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-449676

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-42143
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

George — Emma Grasser. Emma (daughter of John Grasser and Amelia Schade) was born 11 Mar 1885, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 27 Nov 1929, Weston, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Emma Moogk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70255
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Building: 38 - 40 King St. S., Waterloo, Ontario; Commercial 3 storey brown brick front, yellow brick rear beside railway tracks
• Name: Carl Moogk
• Name: Charles George Moogk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152400
• Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
• Occupation: 1873, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; carpenter
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Builder
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1886, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
• Building: 1887, Saint Peter's Evanglical Lutheran Church - (Preston), Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; designed building
• Building: 1890, 14 Erb St. W., Waterloo, Ontario; created addition in 1890
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ? Builder
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Architect
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1924, 18 Cedar St. (renamed Bridgeport Road), Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; engineer, contractor, policitian

Notes:

....Waterloo Park features that existed long before my era and they've largely originated in old photos and postcards.

In the overview scene which looks across the park entrance, three structures appear in the distance: in the middle is the grandstand beside the athletic grounds; to its left is the original Jacob Eby farmhouse which you can still see today; then farther left, at the end of the driveway, a roof and flagpole peek above the trees. That's the pavilion situated atop one of the highest hills in the park. Located just behind the old log schoolhouse and opened in 1898 at a cost of $1,721, the pavilion was designed by Charles Moogk with two long "fronts." One, facing the lake, originally had an overhang provided by the second floor. Underneath, the recessed ground floor contained washrooms and small meeting rooms. As can be seen in one of the postcard views, that lower section eventually became part of a greenhouse where the park superintendent, living just a few feet away in the Eby farmhouse, oversaw flower and shrub growth....

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CHARLES MOOGK, SR., PASSES AWAY AT WATERLOO

Town Engineer Fro 25 Years and Prominent Architect and Builder. Resided Here For Half a Century In His 76th Year.


Death summoned one of Waterloo's oldest and best known citizens when Charles Moogk, the veteran town engineer and architect, passed peacefully away at his home, 18 Cedar St East. about seven o'clock on Friday evening. The late Mr. Moogk. who was in his 76th year, had been in failing health for about a year and since February had been confined to his bed.

In the passing of Mr. Moogk, Waterloo has lost a most estimable and public spirited citizen who during hue fifty years' residence here took a lively interest in the welfare of the town. He was a member of the town council from 1886 to 1888. served on the park board for a number of years. being on the first board and was a past president of the Waterloo Musical Society, always taking a keen interest in the welfare of the band. He was a member of the first management committee of the Society.

The late Mr. Moogk for the past twenty-five years, held the office of town engineer, being appointed to the position in 1899. During his tenure of office he gained a complete knowledge of every municipal service. He had a wonderful memory and it was rarely necessary for him to consult his maps when the location of streets, buildings, sewers, storm drains, water or gas mains was questioned. He supervised the installation of the sewerage, water and gas systems and also the construction of the various paved streets in Waterloo. His ambition to live to see the Erb street roadway paved was realized although his physical condition prevented him personally supervising the work.

As an architect the late Mr. Moogk had the supervision of the construction of many of the public and business blocks In Waterloo. When a young man he worked under contractor Nicholas Killer in the erection of the St. John's Lutheran church, St. Louis R. C. church, the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance building, the Mark Lewis Hotel. now owned by the Royal Bank. and the 1.O.O.F. block. As architect and building contractor he erected the Dominion Life and Post Office buildings. market building, library hail and numerous residences.

Deceased became a member of the Germania Lodge 184, I.O.O.F.. fifty-one years ago and tor forty-seven years ably discharged the duties of the position of secretary. He was an active and enthusiastic member of the lodge and for two years was honored with the office of District Deputy Grand Master. He was also a member of the Waterloo Lodge A. F. & M. No. 539.


The late Charles Moogk was born in Preston, December 9. 1848, where be resided until 1871 when he moved to Philadelphia. Pa., where he lived for several years. After his marriage to Josephine Lockard they moved to Waterloo about 1874. He at once became identified with the contracting business and later did architectural work and had charge of the erection of numerous public buildings and business blocks. In 1911 he retired from the contracting business.

A sorrowing wife and eight child survive to mourn his loss. Mrs. Catharine Eisley. Mary, (Mrs. Wm. Chivers), Salome. Elizabeth, Rose, Charles, Herman, all of Waterloo and George B. of Weston, Ont. Also one slater Mts. John Killer of Kitchener and a brother H. J. Moogk of Freeport, Ill.

Funeral Largely Attended

A large gathering of people including members of the various, civic bodies and business men attended the funeral held Monday afternoon and paid their last tribute of respect to the departed. The gathering included representatives from the town council, water and light commission, sewer commission, Board of Work's workmen, library board, school board, musical society and Germiania Lodge, I.O.O.F.

The service at the home was simple but impressive and was conducted by Rev. C. S Roberts, pastor of the St. John's Lutheran Church who spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family. He said the hand of the builder had ceased to toil but the memory of the work and the buildings which he erected in Waterloo would stand as a monument to the fidelity and energy of the deceased who won the regard and esteem of the citizens by his interest in various civic projects.

Rev. W. H. Harvey, pastor of the Methodist Church, assisted in the service and paid his tribute to the deceased. At the grave Rev. S. L. W. Harton of Galt and former pastor of the Waterloo Methodist Church, on behalf of the I.O.O.F., conducted the last rites of the order.

At the house Mr. Rowe Cunningham gave an effective rendering of the hymn "Abide with Me".

The pall bearers were Messrs. J. H. Roos. George Grosz, Dr. F. G. Hughes, W. G. 'Weichel, M.P.P., Wm. Conrad and Arthur Foster. The drawing room in which the casket rested was banked with beautiful floral tributes including wreaths from the town council. I.O.O.F. and A. F. & A.M. lodges and friends which evidenced the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

The Waterloo Chronicle 2 Oct 1924 pg 5

Karl married Josephine Reeves Lockard 23 Apr 1873, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Josephine was born 1 Jan 1853, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; died 29 Feb 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Josephine Reeves Moogk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-152411
• Immigration: 1874, , Ontario, Canada
• Immigration: 1874, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; E. Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: Between 1924 and 1936, 18 Cedar St. (renamed Bridgeport Road), Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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The Waterloo Chronicle 5 Mar 1936 pg 5

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70253
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Moulder
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Business: 1896, Bridgeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lancaster Hotel
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Inn Keeper
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Business:
At one time or another there were five hotels in the village. Tom Ferrier owned the old hotel building on the corner of Bridge Street and the Bloomingdale road. The building is presently used as an apartment. The Lancaster House was the first hotel built here in 1840 by a Mr. Bitzer, at the junction of Lancaster and Mill Streets. In 1896 John Grasser purchased it from Habfried Hunderhager. Fred Querin sold it to Jim Walsh in 1950. The Grand Hotel, situated at the head of Lancaster Street, has passed through many owners' hands and is presently owned by George Berges. Early owners were a Mr. Albert and John Boettinger who owned it for many years.

Bridgeport, A History by Idessa Eichler - Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1950

John married Amelia Schade Jan 1881. Amelia (daughter of Martin Schade and Catharine Heiner) was born 2 Aug 1862, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Amelia Grasser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-70254
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Balzhaser Moogk
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112212
• Residence: 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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A-1-131 Balthaser Moogk Probate of the will of Balthaser Moogk of the Village of Preston, Carpenter, deceased, on the petition of John Roos and George Roos the Executors named in the said will and which will is in the words following namely

This is the last will and testament of Balthaser Moogk of Preston…First, I will that my Executors hereinafter named as soon as conveniently may be after my deceased do pay out of my estate all my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses and provide for the proper maintenance support and education of my children. Second, I give and devise unto my beloved wife Salome during the time of her natural life all the benefits and interest accruing out of the remainder of my estate not required for the purpose aforesaid. But in the event of her second marriage my will then is that she shall then only have one third of such benefits and interest. Third, I give and bequeath unto my Executors all my real estate of what nature or kind soever ; as also all my chattels and other personal property, in trust to dispose thereof to the best advantage whenever they may seem fit to do so, granting them the privilege of leaving the said real estate and personal property in the possession of my said wife during her widowhood, if my Executors shall deem fit so to do but upon the decease of my said wife, or in the event of her second marriage to dispose thereof, as aforesaid and to apply the proceeds as herein more particularly set forth. Fourth, My will is that the remainder of the proceeds of my estate after paying my just debts, funeral and testamentary expenses and providing for the proper maintenance, support and education of my children, and providing for the amount due to my said wife as aforesaid shall be equally divided among and between my children, share and share alike, payable unto them upon them respectively attaining the age of maturity. Fifth ; And my will is that my Executors shall reimburse themselves out of my estate for all expenses, trouble, loss of time and disbursements which they may reasonably have had in executing this my will. Sixth ; And I nominate and appoint my friends John Roos of Preston, aforesaid Merchant and George Roos of the same place Innkeeper, to be the Executors of this my last will and testament…

Witnessed by Otto Klotz, Notary Public, Lewis Harberle and Frederick Bittman
Will dated 18^th Marcy 1857
Proven 3^rd April 1857
Died 18^th March 1857
Inventory [£175/- - is noted on line below]

Surrogate Court Records Copybook Register A 1853-1871 partial transcript to 1863. Frances Hoffman transcriber.

John married Salome Schmidt 4 Sep 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Salome was born 11 May 1824, , Alsace Lorraine, France; died 11 Apr 1902, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Salome Moogk
• Name: Salome Roos
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88358
• Immigration: 1829, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1847, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Retired: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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• Name: Joseph Grasser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-96309

Francis married Barbara Weiler 20 Jan 1857, St. Agatha, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Barbara (daughter of Joseph Weiler and Magdalena Steffler) was born 15 Aug 1837, , Ontario, Canada; died 21 May 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Roman Catholic Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Barbara Grasser
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-185477
• Residence: 1852, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Roman Catholic

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43170
• Immigration: 1850, , Canada
• Elected Office: 1869, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Waterloo City - councillor
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carriage Maker
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Cap Maker Furrier
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Martin married Catharine Heiner 5 Nov 1855. Catharine (daughter of Henry Heiner and ?) was born 8 Sep 1837, , Germany; died 17 Dec 1910; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Catharine Schade
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-43171
• Immigration: 1852
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran