James Curliss

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• Name: James Curliss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118406
• Immigration: 1842, , Canada
• Residence: 1860, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist
• Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teamster

Notes:

James immigrated with his parents to Canada in 1842 and settled near Galt on a farm called "Sandy Knoll". His father a mason. James worked for a number of local contractors. He served: as the Chief of the Galt Fire Brigade. He developed a quick hitch harnessing system for the horses in the fire department.


Cambridge Mosiac, Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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In those days the water of the Grand River was kept at work more than it is to-day in proportion to the town's needs now. Its waters run on, still willing to drive thousands of spindles or wheels. The requirements of the town for a water service have been made complete by a water works system, supplying an abundance for every purpose and of the purest and best spring water. The water supply being plentiful, the streets well supplied with hydrants, a fire has very little chance of gaining much headway. The town has a well-equipped fire brigade. The department is headed by Mr. James Curliss as Chief, who, night or day, on the first tap of the bell, is on hand, guiding his brigade behind his charger helmeted in regulation fire-fighting style.

Jubilee Souvenir of Galt, 1897, C. Wilson, Galt 1897

James married Mary Ann Crawford 20 Nov 1860, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Thomas Crawford and Martha McKillop) was born 31 Oct 1836, Declay, Antrim, Scotland; died 13 Feb 1915; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Matilda Curliss was born 14 Jul 1862, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Anna J. Curliss was born 1864, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Jane Ann "Jeanie" Curliss was born 1 Feb 1865, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 12 Apr 1915.
4. George Curliss was born 1866, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Apr 1888; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
5. William Thomas Curliss was born 2 Jan 1868, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Jan 1940; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Name: George Curliss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153547
• Residence: 1835, Clogher, Tyrone, Ireland
• Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mason
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C.

Alexander — Harriet Armstrong. Harriet was born 1810, , Ireland; died 1878. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Harriet Curliss
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-118408
• Residence: 1835, Clogher, Tyrone, Ireland
• Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C.
• Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; N. C. Methodist