James Thornton Huber^{[1, 2]}

1853 - 1917  (64 years)

• Name	James Thornton Huber
  Born	19 Aug 1853	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 4, 5, 6]
  Gender	Male
  Business	Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	J. T. Huber & Co. [Shoddy Mill]
  	Hindrik Schaefer Old Hindrik was not a hobo, today we would call him an itinerant labourer. Just where he came from no one was sure but he worked at the J. T. Huber shoddy mill for a few years. He slept in the mill in the cold weather on the bales of shoddy or rags and when the weather was warm he slept in the baleshed, where the bales of shoddy were awaiting shipment. He was quite a good worker but no one had ever seen him wash or change his clothes, which seemed to be gathered out of the bales of rags sent in for shoddy. He ate his meals in the Huber kitchen. The younger men who worked in the mill decided to take him and give him a bath. They took him up to the tail-race, where the water was warm from the sun; stripped him and washed him. The boys said his socks had almost grown into his feet; as they were such rags.The shock of this bath and clean clothes must have been too much for him as he soon left Doon. One thing was he was kind hearted and liked children and to the small daughter of the house he taught her to count to ten in German. Tweedsmuir History Doon and Blair
  Occupation	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Clerk
  Residence	1871	North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	W. Methodist
  Business	1878	J. T. Huber Groceries and Crockery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	J. T. Huber Groceries and Crockery
  		Trade card at Waterloo Region Museum An advertisement or trade card cut in the shape of a cup and saucer with coloured decoration. Printing on the cup and on the back of the card: J.T. HUBER / Largest stock of / CROCKERY, / IN THE COUNTY. / Berlin, Ont. Possibly ca. 1880. 11.3 x 7 cm
  Interesting	business, mill,
  Name	J T  [7]
  Name	J. T. Huber  [8]
  Residence	1884	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  Occupation	1885	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Atlantic Glue Works
  		Atlantic Glue Works 1878 Waterloo County Directory
  Occupation	1891	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Manufacturer
  Residence	1891	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Methodist
  Occupation	1901	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	Farmer
  Occupation	1911	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Manufacturer
  Residence	1911	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Methodist
  Eby ID Number	00060-3988
  Died	25 Nov 1917
  Buried	Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Person ID	I10491	Generations
  Last Modified	25 Apr 2024

  
  

  Father	Samuel S. Huber,   b. 3 Oct 1822, , USA ,   d. 23 Jun 1882, Ayr, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 59 years)
  Mother	Mary Tuerk,   b. 23 Mar 1830, , Ireland ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Married	1851  [1]
  Family ID	F1988	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Lilly Vardon,   b. 4 Nov 1864, Whitevale, Durham, Grey County, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 Aug 1931, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 66 years)
  Married	14 Apr 1885	Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada   [9]
  Children	1. Lillian Ethel Huber,   b. 4 Jan 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Jan 1935  (Age 49 years)   2. Maurice Jerome Huber,   b. 3 Nov 1887, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   3. Viola Vardon Huber,   b. 2 Apr 1889, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. James Clayton Huber,   b. 13 May 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1 Apr 1892, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 0 years)   5. Homer Vardon Huber,   b. 23 Nov 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. Marian Ruth Huber,   b. 13 Jul 1896, Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Marjorie W. Huber,   b. 24 Jan 1898, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   8. Nora Esther Huber,   b. 30 Nov 1899, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   9. Phillis Huber,   b. Nov 1908, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown
  Last Modified	26 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F2789	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  James T. Huber, "is married to Lilly Vardon. They reside in Doon, Ontario, where he is engaged in manufacturing glue." 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.]. ____________________ J. T. Huber & Co., manufacturers of Patent Compressed Insoles, Upholsterers' Wool Batting and Flock - The manufacturing industries of Berlin are varied in character and important in extent, and aid materially in developing the commercial prosperity of the town. Among the number of prominent specialties may be mentioned that conducted by J.T. Huber & Co., manufacturers of patent compressed insoles, upholsterers' wool batting and flock. The present firm succeeded Mr. George H. Nelson two years ago, and putting fresh life and vigor into the enterprise, are increasing the business weekly. The premises occupied, which are located near the Grand Trunk Railway station, are 50x100 feet in dimensions and two stories in height, where employment is furnished to 20 skillful workmen. The machinery used is all of the latest and most improved designs, consisting of carding and batting machines, pickers, etc., which are operated by a 30-horse power steam engine with boiler of 40-horse power. The product of the works is sold throughout the entire of Canada to shoe manufacturers, upholsterers and cabinet makers, amongst whom it is in active demand. Mr. Huber is always on the lookout for improvements, and is constantly adding to his reputation for the excellent quality of material manufactured by him, which is the cause of his constantly growing trade. Industries of Canada Historical and Commercial Sketches Hamilton and Environs 1886 ______________________________ J. T. Huber, Groceries and Crockery, King St. - Among the many industries in Berlin that call for special notice in a work of this kind is that which deals in the necessaries of life, principal among which is that of groceries. Berlin contains several first-class stores in this line of business, principal among the number being that of Mr. J.T. Huber, whose establishment is located on King Street in the American block. This business has been established for the past eight years, and since its inception has improved steadily and rapidly. The premises occupied are 23x75 feet in dimensions, and tastefully and appropriately fitted up for the requirements of the trade. A very large and well-selected stock of staple and fancy groceries is carried, consisting of the choicest brands of teas and coffees, pure spices, table delicacies, hermetically sealed goods, flour, etc. Mr. Huber makes a specialty of crockery and glassware, of which he carries a large fine stock, and sells at prices that defy competition. His trade extends throughout the town and country; he gives employment to four painstaking and competent assistants, and uses one team in the delivery of goods. Mr. Huber is a native of Canada, and a gentleman who understands most thoroughly every department of the business he now so successfully conducts. He is a man of indomitable energy and enterprise, and is held in high esteem in the community. Industries of Canada Historical and Commercial Sketches Hamilton and Environs 1886

  
  

• Sources

  [S3] Book - Vol I 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..., 833. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 8 Sep 1892. Sept. 1, 1892 James Clayton Huber, infant son of J. T. Huber, died in Berlin at age of 10 months & 19 days. [S86] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1901, Waterloo (South/Sud) G-1 Page 7. [S272] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1911, Div. 4 Page 3. [S355] Census - ON, Waterloo, North Dumfries - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 19. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Section 1 Page 29. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 23 Jul 1896. 13 Jul 1896 The wife of J. T. Huber in Doon, a daughter. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 30 Nov 1893. 23 Nov 1893 The wife of J. T. Huber, in Berlin, a son. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 16 Apr 1885. 14 Apr 1885 J.T. Huber of Berlin and Lilly Vardon of Toronto were married by Rev. John Alexander in Toronto.

  
  

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  Born - 19 Aug 1853 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Business - J. T. Huber & Co. [Shoddy Mill] - - Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Clerk - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - W. Methodist - 1871 - North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1884 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Atlantic Glue Works - 1885 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 14 Apr 1885 - Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - Manufacturer - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Methodist - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Farmer - 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Manufacturer - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Methodist - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth