John M. Congo

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93949
• Occupation: 1858, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Residence: 1859, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada

John married Adelaide D. Smith 30 Jun 1859, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Adelaide (daughter of Nathan Smith and Sophia Carns) was born 1838, South Dumfries Twp., Brant Co., Ontario, Canada; died 27 Mar 1872, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

John married Wealthy Ann Rose 1 Apr 1875, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. Wealthy was born 1846, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

1. Frances Congo was born 10 Dec 1877, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Mabel Lois Congo was born 19 Feb 1884, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; died 12 Nov 1955; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
3. Herbert Congo was born 1 Aug 1889, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/17680436
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-30931
• Public Service: 1836, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario; town clerk

Notes:

In 1835 or 1836 Warner Churchill built a store on the place where Bond's store now stands, and ran it for a short time, when he took in as a partner the late Samuel Congo. They did quite a trade during the time they kept the store, when they sold out to Seth Holcomb, now of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He enlarged the store and did a large business. He also dealt in land and stock to a considerable extent. He took a leading part in all the public affairs of the township and county and was one of the township s first Reeves. When Sheffield first got the postoffice, the mail came through from Hamilton on horseback and afterwards by stage. Only one newspaper came to the place at that time and that was taken by John A. Cornell and known as the Hamilton Gazette. When it came the neighbors used to go in to hear the news.

The pioneers of Beverly: a series of sketches" by John A. Cornell With Supplementary Articles On The Municipal History By Wallace Mcdonald, Esq. Educational Matters By Robert Mcqueen, Esq. J. H. Smith, Esq., P. S. I. The Agricultural Society By David Bell, Esq., 1889, pg 12

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Beverly Agricultural Show

Now KNOWN AS THE " WORLD S FAIR,"

BY DAVID BELL.

THE morning of the 16th of March, 1853, broke cold and dreary. Leaden clouds with rifts here and there through which could be seen the blue sky, swept over the western horizon, while glintings of the sun could once in a while be seen. Showers partly rain and partly snow had fallen during the night and had rendered the roads almost impassable. It was neither good sleighing or wheeling. One would think that on such a day any new undertaking would most likely prove a failure. But when strength of purpose, intellectual vigor and physical energy are wedded to calm, resolute natures, difficulties vanish, obstacles are surmounted and victories achieved. Such were the dominant characteristics of the Pioneers of Beverly. During the forenoon of that day, the quiet village of Rockton became the scene of unusual excitement and activity. The jingling of bells and the rumbling of lumber waggons were heard. Each vehicle contained its quota of persons. Some buggies were seen, but not many as they were very scarce in those days. In a short time Harrison s tavern was filled, and to have witnessed the hearty hand shaking would have done one good not the puny half-hearted shake of the present day hut the hearty, whole souled grip characteristic of the agriculturalists of that day. After the greetings were over and a social chat over the flowing bowl, for that was the custom at that time, the company repaired to the Township Hall.

Let us take a hasty glance and see who composed the company. They were Beverly s greatest men, those who took the deepest interest in all her concerns. Seth Holcomb, William Dickson, John Armstrong, William Parks, Trie Vanmeter, Robert Thompson, Thomas Nichol, William Henderson, James McQueen, Samuel Congo, Andrew McKnight, Andrew Kernighan, Matthew Bennett, William Pettinger, John Harbottle, John Harrison, John Anderson, Hemen G. Barlow, William Thompson, John Nichol, William Johnston, William Ireland, George Main, George Gray, John Cowe, George Cook, Peter Dickson, John Johnston, John McMtillen, James Gray, Walter Armstrong, George Jones, John Carruthers, John Menzies, John Frier, Robert Purvis, James Blake, George Carter, William Mulholland, William Drone, John Malcolm, David Rintoul, John Ennis, Christopher Ricker, were the leading ones present.


The pioneers of Beverly: a series of sketches" by John A. Cornell With Supplementary Articles On The Municipal History By Wallace Mcdonald, Esq. Educational Matters By Robert Mcqueen, Esq. J. H. Smith, Esq., P. S. I. The Agricultural Society By David Bell, Esq., 1889

Samuel — Mary Ann Main. Mary (daughter of Adam Main and Margaret Wedge) was born 26 Jan 1809, , New Jersey; died 6 Sep 1875, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Ann Congo
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-66258

Notes:

"deceased was a resident of Beverly for 64 years or since she was two years old.

Death Registration

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-516

Notes:

In Beverly, 9th Con., on the 4th of Oct., Mr. Adam Main, farmer, aged 86 years.

Galt Reporter Oct 14 1870 pg 3

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Adam Main b 1786 and Margaret Wedge had 9 children
1. John Main b Dec 14 1814
2. David Main buried in Sheffield cemetery
3. Alfred Main buried in Sheffield cemetery
4. Mary Ann Main
5. Polly Main
6. Matilida Main, who married Joseph Dykman
7. Charlotte Main
8. Elizabeth Main
9. George Main

Adam — Margaret Wedge. Margaret was born 1790, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 19 Oct 1874, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Sheffield Cemetery, Sheffield, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Margaret Main
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37288