Dr. Milton Henderson Hagey

Other Events:

• Residence: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92404
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student, College
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Lieutenant
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Lieutenant,

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WELL KNOWN DENTIST DIES SUDDENLY

Dr. Hagey Seized With Heart Attack at Kitchener— Prominent Preston Citizen.

One of Preston's most popular and highly regarded citizens, in the person of Dr. Hagey, dentist, passed away with startling suddenness on Wednesday, Feb. 22nd, while motoring in Kitchener. He had driven to Kitchener with his brother-in-law, Mr. W. B. Ashley, and their wives, and when nearing the comfort station adjoining the city hall he complained of illness and stopped the car. As Mr. Ashley was assisting him into the comfort station he collapsed, passing away in a few minutes, death being due to heart failure. Although he had been ill from influenza a short time ago he had apparently fully recovered and appeared to be in his normal health. He was 32 years of age. The late Dr. Hagey was educated at the public school and the Galt Collegiate, subsequently recieving his degree of D. D. S. at the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Toronto, taking up the practice of his profession in Preston. He was an active and valued member of various organizations, being a prominent member of the Preston Athletic Association and the River View Golf and Country Club, and of the Preston Rotary Club and Preston Club. He was also a leading member of the Preston Lodge A. F. and A. M., this year officiating as worshipful master of the lodge. He was a past president of the Waterloo County Dental Association and was a dental surgeon at the Preston Springs Sanitorium. He was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church. The deceased who was the only son of the late Milton Hagey of Preston, took up the practice of his profession after his return following service with the Canadian Army Dental Corps during the war. He was married to Carrie May Fink eight years ago, who survives together with one son, three years of age, and his mother, May Hagey. The funeral, which was very largely attended, was held on Saturday afternoon under Masonic auspices, Rev. G. S. Lloyd of Hespeler officiating. Hundreds of citizens and friends paid a final tribute of respect. C. 0. Hemphill of Waterloo, M. Schiedel of Kitchener and R. S. Hamilton of Galt, all P.D.D.G.M.'s of the Masonic Order, were present at the funeral.

Waterloo Chronicle 1 Mar 1928 pg 1

Milton married Caroline May Fink 1 Sep 1920, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Caroline (daughter of George Fink and Mary Elizabeth Braun) was born 1 May 1896, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00023-1851.3
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer

Milton married Elsie May Henderson 13 Mar 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Elsie (daughter of James Henderson and Mary Ann Clemens) was born 4 Dec 1872, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1945; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Elsie May Hagey
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1851.304
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23036194
• Eby ID Number: 00047-3464
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wood Worker, Iron Foundry
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Levi Hagey, "the youngest in the family, is married to Isabella Clemens. They reside on his father's old homestead at Preston. To them is born a family of four children"

Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Laid at Rest.

The funeral of the late Levi Hageywas held on Thursday afternoon from his late residence, Kress Hill. Services were conducted at the house
and Interment took place at Preston, cemetery. The funeral was largelyattended.

The Chronicle Telegraph (190101), 10 Apr 1919, p. 1

Levi married Isabella Clemens 31 Dec 1867, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Isabella (daughter of Joel Clemens, Esq. and Magdalena Shoemaker) was born 30 Apr 1847, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Sep 1920, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23036227
• Name: Isabella Hagey
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1851
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1867, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Isabella Clemens, "was born April 30th, 1847. She is married to Levi Hagey. They reside at Preston where he is engaged in farming. Their family consists of four children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].
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The death occurred on Saturday evening of one of the town's most highly respected citizens in the person of Isabella Clemens, widow of Levi Hagey. Deceased was born in Waterloo township and has been a resident of Preston and vicinity all of her life.she was well known throughout the vicinity and loved by all.She was of a kind disposition, an affectionate mother, a good neighbor, and a friend of every one. She was a member of the Methodist Church and in her younger years took an active interest in church work. She leaves to mourn her loss the following children: Mrs. James Woolner, Kitchener, and Mrs William Graham of Preston. The Funeral will be held tomorrow,Tuesday, afternoon at 3o'clock from her late residence, Kress Hill, services at the house.

Kitchener Daily Record 13 Sep 1920

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Mrs. Isabella Hagey Dead

The death took place on Saturday of Mrs. Isabella Hagey, a well known and highly respected citizen of Preston. She has been alling for some time, never-the-less the news of her death will be a great shock to her many friends and relatives in this district. She was of a very kindly nature and made friends with all in whom she came in contact with. She was a faithful and consistent member of the Methodist Church. Her husband the late Levi Hagey predeceased her some time ago. Mr. Ed. Clemens, Medicine Hat, is a brother. Two daughter survive, Jas. H. Woolner, Kitchener and Mrs. William Graham of thistown. The sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved family. The funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon at Hagey's cemetery. Services will be held at the residence of Mrs. Joel Clemens, mother of the deceased, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.

The Chronicle Telegraph (190101), 16 Sep 1920, p. 8

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00023-1740.1
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agricultural Laborer
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Canada
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Camada
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

James married Mary Ann Clemens 28 Nov 1865, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Isaac S. Clemens, MPP and Mary Ann Brower) was born 26 Dec 1846, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 18 May 1916; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Henderson
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1740
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1865, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C;. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian Canada
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Mary Ann Clemens, "the second daughter, is married to James Henderson, a farmer. They reside near Blair, Ontario, and have two children".1^a


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• Land: Waterloo Township - Beasley's Broken Front Lot 24, Waterloo County, Ontario
• Residence: 216 Kitchener Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00047-3456
• Historic Building: 1837, 216 Kitchener Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; clapboard house with stone addition
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Jacob Hagey, "the eldest son of Daniel and Elizabeth (Bergey) Hagey, was born in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, January 13th, 1808. In 1822, he, in company with his parents and others, came to Canada and settled at Preston, Ontario. He was married to Leah, daughter of Christian and Sophia (Ruth) Schwartz. She was born November 15th, 1811, and died May 28th, 1882. They resided at Preston, on the farm now possessed by their youngest son, Levi. He died April 9th, 1893. When a young man he was ordained deacon of the Mennonite Church for the Hagey field of labor. He was a man that was held in high esteem in the community for his many excellent social and religious qualities. It is doubtful whether he had a single enemy. His family consisted of eight children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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HAGEY - On the 19th of April, 1893, near Preston, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Co., Ont., of infirmities of old age, Deacon Jacob Hagey. Buried on the 22d at Hagey's meeting-house where relatives and friends met to pay the last tribute of respect. His age was 85 years, 2 months and 26 days. Funeral services by J.B.. Gingrich at the house and Moses Bowman at the meeting-house, from 2 Cor. 4: 17, 18 and 5: 1. Bro. Hagey was ordained to the office of deacon on the 2d of December, 1832


Herald of Truth, Vol. XXX, No. 10, May 15, 1893 - Page 166, 167

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In and Around Town

Jacob Hagey, one of Preston's oldest and most respected citizens is dead, at age of 85.

The Daily Record 26 Apr 1893

Historic Building:
Clapboard house with stone wing, built in 1837 by Jacob Hagey. Stone now (2010) covered with siding

Jacob — Leah Schwartz. Leah (daughter of Christian Schwartz and Sophia Ruth) was born 15 Nov 1811, , Pennsylvania, USA; died 28 May 1882, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Leah Hagey
• Residence: 216 Kitchener Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: 00108-6476
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

Notes:

Leah Schwartz, "was born November 15th, 1811. She was married to Deacon Jacob Hagey who was born January 13th, 1808, and died April 9th, 1893. They resided at Preston, Ontario, where she died May 28th, 1882. To them were born eight children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35281928
• Eby ID Number: 00023-1850
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lumber Man
• Residence: 1891, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Retired: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Joel Clemens, "was born December 18th, 1823. On July 2nd, 1846, he was married to Magdalena Shoemaker who was born June 6th, 1828. Soon after their marriage they moved on his father's old homestead where they resided for about forty years, thence they moved to Preston where they still reside. To them were born nine children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Joel married Magdalena Shoemaker 2 Jul 1846. Magdalena (daughter of Jacob S. Shoemaker and Elizabeth Schneider) was born 6 Jun 1828, Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1924; was buried , Hagey Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35282037
• Website: Photograph
• Name: Lena Schuhmacher
• Name: Lena Shoemaker
• Name: Magdalena Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00112-7010
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite
• Occupation: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Income
• Residence: 1911, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist

Notes:

Magdalena Shoemaker, "was born in the town of Waterloo June 6th, 1828. She is married to Joel Clemens and resides near Preston, Ontario. They have had quite a large family but a few of their children died."


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

Website:
Grace Schmidt Room of Local History Digital Collection


Description: Black and white, studio portrait of Jacob S. Shoemaker's (1798-1875) sisters and daughters. They are identified as follows: back row from left to right: Aunt Barbara Huber (Mrs. Henry), Aunt Mary Ann McNally (Mrs. John), Aunt Lena (Magdalena) Clemens (Mrs. Joel); middle row from left to right: Aunt Mary Myers (Mrs. Michael), Aunt Magdalena (Mrs. Barnabas Devitt), Aunt Veronica Eby (Mrs. Isaac); and front row from left to right: Aunt Hannah Hett (Mrs. Caspar), Aunt Elizabeth Shoemaker (Miss).

The women in the front and back rows have been identified as the daughters of Jacob S. Shoemaker. The women in the middle row have been identified as sisters of Jacob S. Shoemaker and the daughters of John Shoemaker and Mary Shantz, according to Ezra Eby's book.

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99130
• Occupation: 1852, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Elected Office: 1856, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Waterloo Township
• Occupation: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Notes:

Henderson, Adam died 25 Feb 1870 At Corbett, near Morebattle, Scotland, in his 94th year. Father of Thomas Henderson, of Rosebank, near Doon.

Dumfries Reformer 20 Apr 1870

Thomas married Isabella Young 9 May 1831, Hownam, , Roxburgh, Scotland. Isabella was born 1811, , Scotland; died 26 Nov 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Isabella Henderson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99131
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Other Events:

• Eby ID Number: 00023-1738
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Isaac S. Clemens
• Elected Office: 1851, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor - Waterloo Township
• Elected Office: 1857, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Warden for the County of Waterloo
• Occupation: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Occupation: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

Notes:

Isaac Clemens, "was born January 21st, 1815. He followed farming as his calling and resided on his father's old homestead. After the confederation of the four provinces of old Canada in 1867 it became necessary to establish both Dominion and Provincial Legislatures. At the elections held in 1867 Mr. Isaac Clemens was elected as member to represent South Waterloo in the Provincial Legislature. In 1871 he was again elected as the representative of the Reform party. Failing in health and that combined with age, caused Mr. Clemens to retire, in 1875, from political life. He now settled down on his old home near Speedsville where he spent the few remaining years in retirement. His death occurred September 24th, 1880. He was married to Mary Ann Brower who was born August 13, 1811, and died March 27th, 1888. To them were born three children"


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].

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Died, At Fairview Farm, Waterloo Township, on Friday, 24th inst., at 4 o'clock A.M., Isaac Clemens, Aged 65 years 8 months and 3 days. The Funeral Will take place on Sunday, 26th inst., at 10 o'clock a.m., from his late residence to the Cemetery at Warner's [sic] Meeting House, near Fisher's Mills. Friends and acquaintances are respectfully invited to attend. Fairview Farm, Sept. 24, 1880.

Waterloo Historical Society Death Notices Collection - photocopies

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THE HYDROPHOBIA CURE

LETTER FROM MR. EMERY, OF WILMOT

A few weeks ago, when the details of the horrible death of a man in Dundas fresh is the minds of the community, wrote to Mr. John Emery, of Wilmot, who has for years been in possession of a cure for Hydrophobia, asking him to furnish us with such particulars of his experience in the treatment of the disease as he might be disposed to give, and also pressing upon him the necessity of placing such a valuable remedy within the reach of the public generally. The remedy is known to himself alone, and has been the means of saving human life in a great number, and besides has proved effectual in curing farm stock to the value of thousands of dollars which has boon afflicted with this terrible disease. The name of John Emery is known in connection with this cure throughout all this section of the country, and he cites instances from Goderich, London, Toronto, Hamilton, Long Point, and other places, in which his treatment has proved successful in counteracting the effects of the virus, which had been communicated by rabid animals. We give an extract from his letter which speaks itself. Mr. Emery says :- " There have been endeavours made by many persons to obtain the cure from me, but until now I have refused to sell the receipt to any person. However, I feel at liberty to dispose of it, and if I receive a sufficient remuneration from a respectable person will make the cure known * * * As you wished me to give some instances where persons had procured medicine from me for the bits of a mad dog, or other rabid animals, I would refer you to Mr. John Grummett of Beverly He had nearly all his stock bitten, I gave him medicine for and ox only. All the other animals bitten went mad. Also to Mr. Isaac Clemens, M. P. for South Waterloo, bitten by mad dog. A. J. Peterson, Registrar County Waterloo, bitten by his own dog, which was raving mad beyond a doubt; James Dunam, of Dundas; Jacob Aument, of Queen's Bush, who had a piece bitten out of his nose by a mad wolf. In 1860, Mr. Wm. Noon, of Beverly, got medicine from me for himself and son, had been bitten by mad dog. In 1862, two children sons of Mr. Trow, M. P., Co. Perth, were bitten, and Mrs. Trow had also been bitten 15 years before when a girl, all use used my medicine and were saved. In looking back to 1846 I find two cases - one a child of Ladwick Adit, Wilmot, four years old and a son of Joseph Loetsinger, of North East Hope, 15 years old. These children were literally chawed up, one of them had thirteen holes in the hand and arm and a long cut on the head. In all cases the medicine proved effectual. I shall not write any more at present, but subscribe myself,

Yours respectfully[sic], JOHN EMERY.

In addition to these cases, we know of several instances in Galt and vicinity where the medicine has been used. In Beverly, Mr. Charles McKilligan informs of one case of a mare which had been bitten by a horse which was raving mad and had to be shot. The mare was covered with wounds, medicine had not only to be given internally, but rubbed into the sores. Mr. Emery was so confident that his medicine would effectual that he agreed to be responsible of the stock on the farm, over one thousand dollars worth, and allow the bitten animal run among them only stipulating that the medicine would be given faithfully. The result proved that his confidence was not misplaced, as the mare recovered. This alone is testimony that the remedy is a radical cure, and worthy of attention.

We have corresponded with Mr. Emery for the purpose of inducing him to place the medicine within reach of the public throughout the country, but instead of adopting this new method he now offers to sell the receipt for a consideration. We believe this is the first time has expressed a willingness to dispose of his secret, and in the interests of humanity we think the opportunity should be taken advantage of either by private enterprise or by the action of the Local Government Mr. Emery's address is Baden P. O. - Galt Reformer

Waterloo Chronicle 10 Jun 1869, p. 2

Isaac — Mary Ann Brower. Mary (daughter of Henry Brower and Elizabeth Maris) was born 13 Aug 1811, , Montgomery Co., Pennsylvania; died 27 Mar 1888, Roseville, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Wanner Mennonite Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Name: Mary Ann Clemens
• Eby ID Number: 00017-1351
• Grave Photograph - Find A Grave: Mary Ann Brower
• Residence: 1861, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1871, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; W. Methodist

Notes:

Mary Brower,"was born August 13th, 1811. She was married to Isaac Clemens, M. P. P. They resided near Preston, on the farm now possessed by their son, Isaac B., where she died March 27th, 1888. To them was born a family of three children".


Eby, Ezra E. (1895). A biographical history of Waterloo township and other townships of the county: being a history of the early settlers and their descendants, mostly all of Pennsylvania Dutch origin: as also much other unpublished historical information chiefly of a local character. Berlin [Kitchener, Ont.]: [s.n.].