Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

George Michael Roos[1, 2]

Male Cal 1834 - 1891  (~ 56 years)


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  • Name George Michael Roos 
    Born CALC 10 Dec 1834  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Gender Male 
    Birth CALC 31 Jul 1835  [4
    Occupation 1861  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Grocer 
    Residence 1861  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1871  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Shoe manufacturer 
    Occupation 1881  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Hotel Keeper 
    Occupation 1891  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Liquor Dealer 
    Residence 1891  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Presbyterian 
    Died 31 Jul 1891  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 9
    Cause: Cause: Pleuropneumonia - Asthma (6 months) 
    Elected Office 1899  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Reeve for Preston 
    • Resigned 19 Feb 1899
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-105133 
    Buried Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7
    Person ID I105133  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father John Roos,   b. 6 Dec 1809, Dettwiller, Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Nov 1885, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Mother Elisabeth G. Weicker,   b. 15 Aug 1811, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Jul 1875, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 63 years) 
    Family ID F9108  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Rachel Hinde,   b. CALC 30 Jan 1834, Norwich, North Norwich Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Aug 1875, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 41 years) 
    Children 
     1. Angelina "Angie" Roos,   b. CALC 20 May 1861, Burgessville, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Jun 1888, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 27 years)
     2. Clara Roos,   b. 1862, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Jun 1895, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 33 years)
     3. George Arthur Roos,   b. 1865, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jan 1939  (Age 74 years)
     4. Caroline Roos,   b. 1867, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Dec 1943, , New York State, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years)
     5. Angeline Roos,   b. 1870, Burgessville, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Baby Roos,   b. 20 Feb 1872, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   bur. 28 Feb 1872, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 0 years)
     7. Evelyn Roos,   b. 5 Jun 1873, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Aug 1873, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F22000  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • SUDDEN DEATH

      Mr. Geo. Roos, one of the most respected residents of Preston, died rather suddenly, on Friday afternoon. Deceased had a very severe attack of pleurisy last winter and for weeks he was despaired of, but after a sharp struggle with death he rallied and to the joy of his family and friends, seemed to be in a fair way to complete recovery. This hope proved delusive, however and as before stated, Mr. Roos succumbed on Friday last. He was well known and highly esteemed throughout this county and his death will be deeply regretted. He leaves a family of one son and two daughters, his wife having died some years ago.

      The Dumfries Reformer 6 Aug 1891 pg 1

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 21 Aug 1873.
      Died 11 Aug 1873 In Preston, Eveline, youngest child of Georg M. Roos, died at 2 months, 6 days of age.

    2. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 2 Sep 1875.
      Died 8 Aug 1875 In Preston, Rachel, wife of George M. Roos, died at the age of 41 years, 6 months, 9 days of consumption.

    3. [S297] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1881, Page 3.

    4. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 6 Aug 1891.
      July 31, 1891 George M. Roos died in Preston at age of 56 years.

    5. [S1473] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1861, Div. 1 Page 7.

    6. [S2441] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1891, Section 1 Page 24.

    7. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      [Back] In Memory Of/ George M. Roos/ Who Died/ July 31st, 1891/ Aged 56 Yrs. 7 Mos./ & 21 Dys./ Also His Wife/ Rachel Esmond/ Died Aug. 8, 1875/ Aged 41 Yrs. 6 Mos./ & 9 Dys./

    8. [S105] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1871, Pg 23.

    9. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:George M Roos Gender:Male Birth Year:abt 1836 Birth Place:Preston Co Waterloo, Ontario Age at Death:55 Death Date:31 Jul 1891 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - CALC 10 Dec 1834 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Grocer - 1861 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Shoe manufacturer - 1871 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Hotel Keeper - 1881 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Liquor Dealer - 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Pleuropneumonia - Asthma (6 months) - 31 Jul 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Reeve for Preston - 1899 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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