Pearl Blanche Near

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• Name: Pearl Blanche Wildfong
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91688
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Spinner
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Pearl married Ervin Herbert "Curly" Wildfong 14 Oct 1909, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ervin (son of Amos S. Wildfong and Sarah Witmer) was born 19 Nov 1884, Strasburg (Kitchener) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 10 Apr 1976, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

1. Ross Wildfong
2. Harold Herbert Wildfong was born 17 Sep 1909, New Dundee, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2003; was buried , Memory Gardens Cemetery, Breslau, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91681
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Safe Maker
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Rope Maker
• Occupation: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Finisher, Furniture
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

JOHN NEAR DIES AFTER ILLNESS LASTING A YEAR

Served As Caretaker Of Grandview School For Many Years;

Was In His 85th Year

John Near who for over 25 years has been a resident of Preston, who until illness about a year ago prevented him continuing his duties was caretaker of Grandview school, passed away at his home, 953 Moore street, this morning at 6: 15 o'clock. He was in his 85th year. Altho he did not take an active part in town affairs, the late Mr. Near always evinced a keen interest in what was going on about the community. Prior to coming to Preston he lived at Doon for many years and previous to that farmed in Garafaxa township. Keenly interested in sports in his younger days, Mr. Near followed with interest the progress of local baseball teams. He was an ardent hunter. He was a member of the United Church and at one time belonged to the 1.0.0.F. Mrs. Near predeceased him two years ago, while one daughter. Mrs. W. J. Tyler, died about nine years ago. There are surviving five daughters and four sons. They are Mrs. John Uttley, Alberta. Mrs. J. H. Maffin, Galt, Mrs. Theo. Winn, Preston, Mrs. E. H. Wildfong, Preston, Mrs. Charles Gingerich, Preston, William of Kitchener, Anderson at home in Preston, Albert of Preston and Wallace also of Preston. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the late residence at the above address. Services will be conducted by Rev. R. M. Geiger, pastor of the United church, after which interment will be made in Preston cemetery.

The Daily Record 25 Oct 1929 pg 3

John married Elizabeth Jane Monahan 12 Jan 1871, West Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario. Elizabeth was born 12 Jun 1851, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 23 Dec 1927, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Elizabeth Jane Near
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-91682
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1911, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist