Richard Sidney Strong

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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]

1. Capt Talbot Strong was born 1880, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
2. Helen Mary Strong was born 31 Jan 1882, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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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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• 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