Arnold K. Jansen^[1]

1868 - 1949  (81 years)

• Photos		Arnold K. Jansen 1903 (poor copy)
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• Name	Arnold K. Jansen
  Born	18 Mar 1868	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Gender	Male
  Business	158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Jansen Optical Company
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  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202231981
  Interesting	optometrist, business
  Occupation	Optometrist
  Occupation	1891	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Watchmaker
  Residence	1891	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Lutheran
  Occupation	1901	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Clerk
  Residence	1908	158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  Occupation	1911	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Watchmaker, Store
  Residence	158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  		158 Queen St. North, Kitchener, Ontario 2020 Google Image
  Residence	1911	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Presbyterian
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-115581
  Died	11 May 1949	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  Buried	Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  Person ID	I115581	Generations
  Last Modified	26 Jun 2024

  
  

  Father	Peter Jansen,   b. 23 Feb 1840, , Prussia, Germany ,   d. 9 Aug 1907, Elmira Agricultural Works Co. Limited, Elmira, Ontario  (Age 67 years)
  Mother	Katherine Klinck,   b. 25 Jun 1841, , Germany ,   d. 18 Apr 1925, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 83 years)
  Married	13 Dec 1864	Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  Family ID	F6781	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Martha Ella Devitt,   b. 2 Nov 1867, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 24 Sep 1932, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 64 years)
  Children	1. Harry Arnold Jansen,   b. 3 Aug 1908, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 2 Feb 1943, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 34 years)
  Last Modified	26 Jun 2024
  Family ID	F185376	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Mr. A. K. Jansen was born in Elmira in 1868. He was education in the Elmira public school and received a third class teachers' certificate under Mr. David Bean. He became apprentice to the watchmaking trade in Klinck's Jewelry Store, in 1884, where he remained 7 years, after which time he worked at his trade in Kingston, Hamilton, Ottawa and Toronto. In 1892, he taught school and in 1893 became a partner in the Signet printing office from which he withdrew a year later. In 1895 he entered upon his studies at the Canadian Horological Institute where he made a watch and assisted in the teaching of the students there. In 1898 he commenced business in Berlin, in partnership with his brother Carl under the firm name of Jansen Bros. and its now becoming well established there. Enterprising Elmira Souvenir, An historical, descriptive, and illustrated Book of the Village of Elmira, Waterloo County, Ontario, Canada, published by George Klinck, 1903. __________ Arnold Jansen, Optometrist Here 50 Years, Dies Kitchener's senior optometrist, Arnold Jansen, 81, died last night at his home, 158 Queen St. North. after a briet illness. Mr. Jansen was well-known over a wide area. He was proprietor of the Jansen Optical Co. for half a century. He started his business in this city about 1899. Hia son, the late Harry Jansen, joined him in the business about 10 years ago after completing his professional studies but predeceased him six years ago. Pioneered in Optometry He pioneered the field of optometry in this district. He was the first to open business in Kitchener to assist people to correct vision. At that time the jewelry and hardware stores sold "specs" to those with failing eyesight. He opened his shop during a depression that 12 vacant stores on King St. Mr. Jansen had his choice of them at a rental of $25 a month. Selling his business three years ago, he could not relinquish his interest in the profession and returned to continue service to many of his old customers. Members of the Optometrists Association recognized half century of service in late March at a dinner in his honor. Born in Elmira Born in Elmira, March 20, 1868 Mr. Jansen was the son late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Jansen. He completed his early, education in Elmira. He married Ella Devitt, who predeceased him 17 years ago. Mr. Jansen was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are two brothers, Carl of Galt, Henry, Henry View, N.Y, and one grandson. Two sisters predeceased him Mrs. Caroline Schierholtz, formerly of Elmira, and Louise Jansen who died April 21 this year. One brother, Albert, also pre-deceased him. Funeral on Friday The funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. The pastor, Rev. A. Eissfeldt, will conduct the services. The body is resting at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home until Friday noon when removal will be made to the church. Entombment will be made Woodland Mausoleum The Kitchener-Waterloo Record Thu, May 12, 1949 Page 3

  
  

• Sources

  [S2403] News - Unidentified Newspaper Obituary, Obituary of Albert Jansen. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-6 Page 14. [S130] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1881, Div. 2 Page 69. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 38 Page 13. [S144] Census - ON, Waterloo, Woolwich - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 19. [S2057] Census - ON, Waterloo, Elmira - 1891, Pg. 25. [S87] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Woodland CC#4510 Internet Link . Arnold Jansen/ Beloved Husband Of/ Martha Ella Devitt/ 1868-1947 [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. Peter Jansen Res: Elmira Age: 27 Father: Mathias Mother: Catherine Born: 1837 Spouse: Catherine Klinck Age: 23 Res: Elmira Born: Gries KleinBaiden 1841 Father: Nicolaus Mother: Philippine married 13 Dec 1864 county: Waterloo

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 18 Mar 1868 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Business - Jansen Optical Company - - 158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Watchmaker - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Lutheran - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Clerk - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - 1908 - 158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Watchmaker, Store - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - - 158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 11 May 1949 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth