Floyd Cross

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-61179
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Book Keeper, Office
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56591
• Occupation: 1896, Drayton, Peel Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario; merchant
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dry Goods
• Occupation: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Sales Man, Clerking
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian

John — Hannah Quickfall. Hannah (daughter of Thomas Quickfall and Elizabeth Jane Cook) was born 13 Feb 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Hannah Cross
• Name: Hattie Quickfall
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-114468
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian
• Residence: 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Other Events:

• Invention: Sleigh
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-24208P
• Residence: 1858, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Saw & Grist Miller - Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Occupation: 1881, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Miller
• Occupation: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

THE OLD SCHOOLHOUSE

An interesting meeting took place the Saturday before last in the old log cabin in Waterloo Park.

This house was, of course, the first schoolhouse in this area and stood originally on the school-house square at the corner of King and Church Streets in Waterloo. It was built in 1820 and served its purpose until 1842, when it was torn down and a 1-storey stone house was constructed on the site. The dismantled log house was erected again in Greenbush and served as a residence for a long time for the coloured man, Mr. Carroll and his family. In the course of this year, the Waterloo Park Commissioners purchased the house, moved it to their park and furnished it again as it was when it was a school-house.

At this gathering, in addition to many other ladies and gentlemen, the following (male and female) former pupils attended, took their places on the benches, and were called to order by the 82-year-old teacher, Benjamin Burkholder, who held the scepter, or rather, the switch, from 1831 to 1842 in the old log-house: Joel Guth, 80 years old; Abraham Scherk, Blair, 79; Jakob Bricker, Waterloo, 77; Sarah Burkholder, nee Erb, Bridgeport, 75; Amos Weber, Berlin, 73; John C, Bricker, Hawksville, 71; Maria Erb, nee Quickfall, Norwich 69; David B. Eby, Waterloo, 69; Wendel Baumann, Woolwich, 68; Henry Stauffer, Erbsville, 67; Simon Beatty, Elmira, 67; Jakob Ratz, New Hamburg, 67; Israel Baumann, Berlin, 65; George Elbert, Moorefield, 63; George H. Baumann, Elmira, 63; John Devitt, Waterloo, 62; Richard Quickfall, Bridgeport, 62; Isaak Hoffmann, Waterloo, 61; Robert Barkwell, Peel, 60; Diana McMahon, nee Dekay, Berlin, 60; Thomas Quickfall, Floradale, 60; Benjamin Devitt, Waterloo, 60; Isaak Devitt, Floradale, 58; John Longmann, Peel, 57. In addition, to these, the teacher read the names of 25 pupils from the roll; they were, however, absent.

Mr. Burkholder gave an interesting talk about the history of the old school-house, and after him, Rev. J.A. MacLachlan, Rev. J. McNair, Mr. J.E. Baumann, M.P., and Mr. Jakob Ratz spoke about the old days which brought many things out of the past to mind again. School was, as a rule, only in session in winter and the costs were borne by the parents of the children. There were few subjects taught, namely: Reading, Writing and Sums. The children heard little about language, and geography; no child had more than 2 or 3 books. The predominant language was German. The pupils learned to read and write English, but didn't understand a word of it. Among the teachers in the old school-house from 1820-1842, with the exception of Mr. Burkholder, were the following whose names are still recognized: Jephtha DeKay, Joseph Guth, John Herringer, Peter Otto, John Dobbin, Elias Eby, Robert Barber, & Joseph Eby.

After those present, on hearing the various speeches felt themselves transported back to the past, the school was closed at four o'clock and the pupils were gathered together in front of the school and photographed as a group. On their return into the school, they found it had been transformed into a dining room with heavily-laden tables, which the old-timers thoroughly enjoyed. After everyone had chatted cordially for a while longer, the gathering broke up. The company will not meet again in complete numbers, nor in such a way.

Berliner Journal September 26, 1895 Page 4 Column 4

Thomas married Elizabeth Jane Cook 25 Jan 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elizabeth (daughter of James Cook and Elizabeth Williams) was born 15 Dec 1836, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was christened 30 Sep 1855, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Feb 1923, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Jane Quickfall
• Residence: Yatton, Peel Twp., Mapleton Township Wellington Co., Ontario
• Residence: Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Floradale, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-56589P
• Residence: 1859, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Protestant
• Family Photograph: 1882, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Christian

Notes:

OLD RESIDENT OF DISTRICT IS DEAD

MRS. THOMAS QUICKFALL PASSES AWAY IN GALT - MANY VIEWERS AT FLORADALE

The death of a former well-known resident of this locality took place in Galt on Monday last In the person of Mrs. Thomas Quickfall, mother of Mr. W. C. Quickfall of Elmira. Mrs. Quickfall had not been in good health for some time, and she never rallied from a stroke sustained a few weeks ago. She was eighty-six years of age.

Mrs. Quickfall, whose maiden name was Elizabeth Jane Cook, was born in Beverley Township and later moved near Preston. On her marriage to Mr. Quickfall, she removed to Yatton and later they moved to Carrick. Finally they resided at Floradale where for years Mr. Quickfall conducted the grist and saw mill, being widely known and highly esteemed. While in Floradale, Mr. and Mrs. Quickfall celebrated their golden wedding.

On the death of Mr. Quickfall in 1910, Mrs. Quickfall moved to Galt where she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Cross when not in Elmira with her son Mr. W. C. Quickfall. The body was brought to Elmira for burial, the funeral taking place from the residence of Mr. Quickfall to the Elmira cemetery. Rev. Mr. Jewett had charge of the services.

Two sisters are now left of a family of eleven, these being Mrs. J. R. Weber and Mrs. E. Bricker of Kitchener. There are also the two children, Mrs. Cross of Galt and Mr. W. C. Quickfall of Elmira. There are also a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Those here for the funeral included, Mrs. J. R. Weber of Kitchener, Mrs. E. Bricker of Kitchener, Mrs. Stewart of Toronto, a niece, Mr. Sanford of Kitchener, Mr. Weber of Kitchener, Mr. Utterman of Waterloo, Mr. H. Sims of Kitchener, a nephew, Mr. Snyder of Kitchener, Mr. John Cross and three sons; Floyd, Murray and Walter of Galt.

Flowers were received from the following; Mr. and Mrs. Snyder of Waterloo, Mr. and Mrs. Quickfall, Elmira. Mrs. Bricker and Miss Clemens of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Sanford of Kitchener, Mr. M. Little of Galt, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Woeller of Kitchener, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sims of Kitchener, Mr. Robert Hunter of Galt, Miss Irene Bingeman of Bloomingdale, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart of Toronto, Mr. Hunter of Galt, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Weber and Mr. and Mrs. Amborge of Kitchener. The Christian Society of Galt sent a wreath from the Society children.


Elmira Signet 22 Feb 1923

Family Photograph:
Standing, left to right: Alice Elvira, Margaret Angeline, Elizabeth Jane, Cordelia Diana, Melinda Caroline
Middle Row: Jacob Cook
Seated, left to right: Ellen Roselia, Hannah Maria, Mary Jemima, Anna Christina, Henrietta Josephine. Taken at Preston, Ontario in 1882

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00088-5128.2
• Residence: 1825, Burton upon Stather, , Lincolnshire, England
• Land: Bef 1839, Waterloo Township - German Company Tract Lot 006E, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; England Church

Notes:

"The Quickfalls of this and other counties of Ontario are all descendants of old Franklin and Barbara Quickfall who emigrated to America and settled in New York State where they resided for many years. One of their sons, named II Thomas was born September 13, 1799. He was married to Hannah Martinson who was born November 14th, 1803, and died June 18th, 1889. In 1841 they (Thomas and his wife) with their family and his aged parents moved to Canada and settled in Waterloo County, Ontario, on the old "Moxley Farm" now known as the "Evergreen Farm", a little north-east of the town of Waterloo. Here they resided until their deaths. He died February 10th, 1868. To them were born several children, but the name of only one of their sons has been received"

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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According to letters held by Madeline Lavender of Burlington, Ontario in 1995, brother-in-laws William and John Martinson left Thealby, Lincolnshire, England in the spring of 1830 for Quebec and were some years in Jamesville, Onondaga County, New York through the 1830's.

Thomas married Hannah Martinson 20 Oct 1825, Burton upon Stather, , Lincolnshire, England. Hannah (daughter of Martinson) was born 14 Nov 1803, , England; died 18 Jun 1889, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Artifact: Hannah Martinson's coffin plate
• Name: Hannah Quickfall
• Eby ID Number: 00088-5128.3
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wesley Methodist

Notes:

Artifact:
Original at the Waterloo Historical Society

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-27854P
• Residence: 1828, Toronto Township, Peel Co., Ontario
• Occupation: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

James is reported to have been born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, not yet supported by documents. He married on the same day as his sister Anne Cook at the home of their father Andrew C. Cook.

James married Elizabeth Williams 30 Sep 1828, Toronto Township, Peel Co., Ontario. Elizabeth was born 22 Jun 1810, , England; died 4 Feb 1874; was buried , Zion United Maple Grove Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elizabeth Cook
• Eby ID Number: 00016-1313.45
• Residence: 1828, Toronto Township, Peel Co., Ontario
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Elizabeth is reported to have been born in Gloucestershire, England.