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Margaret Christina Fink

Female 1905 - 1973  (68 years)


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  1. 1.  Margaret Christina Fink was born 31 Jul 1905, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of George Fink and Mary Elizabeth Braun); died 23 Oct 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Oct 1973, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Margaret Christina Ashley
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352084
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1973, 292 Guelph St. S., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    A lifelong resident of Preston, Mrs. Wesley B. Ashley of 392 Guelph St. S., died this morning at South Waterloo Memorial Hospital. She was 68.

    A member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church the former Margaret Fink is survived by her husband, Wesley B. (Dad) Ashley; two sons, John G. and Douglas W., both of Kitchener; one daughter, Patricia N. of Toronto; two sisters, Mrs. Edward (Carrie May) Barringham of Oakville and Mrs. Robert (Catherine) Scroggins of Cambridge (Galt) and five grandchildren.

    Mrs. Ashley is at the Barthel-Stager Funeral Home, corner of Queen and Argyle streets, Cambridge (Preston) until noon Thursday. Funeral and committal services will be held from St. Peter's Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Preston Cemetery.


    Cambridge Daily Reporter 23 Oct 1973

    Margaret married Wesley Buffin Ashley 7 Sep 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Wesley was born 24 Nov 1895, Wiarton, Amabel Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1979; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Douglas W. Ashley
    2. John George Ashley was born 1929, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 2008, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Patricia M. "Patsy" Ashley was born 1933, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 22 Oct 1993, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Fink was born 25 May 1870, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of Paul Fink and Maria Catharina Stein); died 26 Feb 1930, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Mar 1930, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Business: Canadian Office and School Furniture Co., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canadian Office and School Furniture Co.
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90172
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Public Service: 8 Nov 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Preston Fire Brigade
    • Occupation: 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper
    • Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Bookkeeper
    • Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Manufacturer
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    GEO. FINK DROPS DEAD ON WAY TO HIS OFFICE TODAY

    Canadian Office And School Furniture Company Director Suffured a Heart Attack Near Post Office

    George Fink, Queen street, Preston, for many years identified with the Canadian Office and School Furniture Company here, died very suddenly early this afternoon while on the way to the office. He was in apparently good health when he left his home after lunch and it is understood he had reached the postoffiee when he collapsed. A resident of Preston for many years, the late Mr. Fink had been connected with the Canadian Office and School Furniture Company Limited, as a partner and secretary-treasurer of the concern before its amalgamation a year ago with the Preston Furniture Company. He occupied a place on the board of directors up to the time of his death, with the now company. Further details regarding his sudden passing will he published tomorrow.

    Kitchener Daily Record 26 Feb 1930 pg 3

    Business:
    In association with Otto Klotz (the father of the Canadian Astronomer and Surveyor Dr. Otto Julius Klotz 1852-1923), George A. Clare, George Fink and William Hudson, they later formed the joint stock company "Canadian Office and School Furniture Co." (C.O.S.F.). This company expanded very quickly - as well as they also produced bureaux and church furnishings. It is said that C.O.S.F. outfitted 1250 Canada bank offices. In 1908 they had about 125-180 employees.

    Public Service:
    From Minute Book of Preston Fire Brigade

    George married Mary Elizabeth Braun 14 Jun 1893, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Henry C. Brauns and Anna M. Auman, daughter of Henry Braun and Anna Margareta "Maggie") was born 11 Mar 1870, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Oct 1960, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mary Elizabeth Braun was born 11 Mar 1870, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Henry C. Brauns and Anna M. Auman, daughter of Henry Braun and Anna Margareta "Maggie"); died 4 Oct 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Oct 1960, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Elizabeth Braun
    • Name: Mary Elizabeth Fink
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90173
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Notes:

    Mrs, George Fink

    PRESTON - Mrs. George Fink, 90, of 754 Queen St., Preston, died yesterday, at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Galt. She had been confined to hospital for a number of weeks. Mrs. Fink was the former Mary Elizabeth Braun and was born in Preston. She had lived here all her life. She was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church and had been a member of the Ladies Aid Society for 67 years. She was a life member of the Red Cross Society and was a member of the first board of management. She was predeceased by her husabnd, one daughter, Georgina, and three sons, Thomas, George and Irvin. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Edward (Carrie May) Barringham, of Oakville, Mrs. Robert (Katherine) Scroggins, of Galt and Mrs. W. B. (Margaret) Ashley of Preston, 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. The body is at the residence where the funeral will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Preston cemetery. Rev. J. S. Dauphinee of St. Peter's Lutheran Church will officiate.

    Kitchener-Waterloo Record 5 Oct 1960 pg 7

    Children:
    1. Lieutenant George Paul Fink was born 21 Oct 1894, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 Sep 1917, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Caroline May Fink was born 1 May 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Katharine Rosaline Fink was born 15 Aug 1899, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 29 Mar 1982; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Thomas Emil Valentine Fink was born 16 Mar 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 19 Apr 1952, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried 21 Apr 1952, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Irvin Carl Fink was born 11 Mar 1903, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Jan 1945; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    6. 1. Margaret Christina Fink was born 31 Jul 1905, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 23 Oct 1973, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 25 Oct 1973, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    7. Georgina Elizabeth Fink was born 12 Jan 1910, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Jan 1931, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 17 Jan 1931, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Paul Fink was born 18 Jul 1830, Arnshain, , Hessen, Germany; died 7 Dec 1897; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151982
    • Occupation: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mechanic
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1870, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; carpenter
    • Occupation: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Elected Office: 1882, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Councillor - Waterloo
    • Occupation: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
    • Residence: 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Paul married Maria Catharina Stein 16 Oct 1853, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Maria was born 9 Oct 1831, , Germany; died 2 Jun 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]


  2. 5.  Maria Catharina Stein was born 9 Oct 1831, , Germany; died 2 Jun 1888, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Catharina Stein
    • Name: Maria Catharina Fink
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-151983
    • Residence: 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1871, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

    Children:
    1. Catherine Fink was born 27 Aug 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died 14 Nov 1936, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elisabetha "Elisabeth" Elizabeth" Fink was born 4 Nov 1861, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 28 May 1935, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Saint Marys Cemetery, St. Marys, Blanchard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada.
    3. Christina Fink was born 11 Mar 1866, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1925; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. 2. George Fink was born 25 May 1870, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 26 Feb 1930, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 2 Mar 1930, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

  3. 6.  Henry Braun was born 1835, , Germany; died Bef 1891.

    Other Events:

    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112106
    • Occupation: 1871, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carpenter

    Henry — Anna Margareta "Maggie". Anna was born 1 Feb 1837, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]


  4. 7.  Anna Margareta "Maggie" was born 1 Feb 1837, , Germany; died Yes, date unknown.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Anna Margareta "Maggie" Braun
    • Eby ID Number: Waterloo-88474
    • Immigration: 1856, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
    • Retired: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

    Children:
    1. Christian Braun was born 15 Mar 1863, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    2. William Braun was born 16 Sep 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    3. Caroline Braun was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    4. Emil Braun was born 20 Jul 1868, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
    5. 3. Mary Elizabeth Braun was born 11 Mar 1870, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 4 Oct 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 7 Oct 1960, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.


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