1868 - 1947 (78 years)
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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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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 |
Occupation |
1911 |
Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [4] |
Watchmaker, Store |
Residence |
158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
Residence |
1911 |
Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [4] |
Presbyterian |
Eby ID Number |
Waterloo-115581 |
Died |
1947 |
158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [7] |
Buried |
Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada [7] |
Person ID |
I115581 |
Generations |
Last Modified |
26 Feb 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 |
Catherine 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 Jansen, b. Aug 1908, , Ontario, Canada , d. Yes, date unknown |
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Last Modified |
2 Mar 2024 |
Family ID |
F185376 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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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.
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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
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Event Map |
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| Born - 18 Mar 1868 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Business - Jansen Optical Company - - 158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Occupation - Watchmaker - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - Lutheran - 1891 - Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Occupation - Clerk - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Occupation - Watchmaker, Store - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - - 158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Residence - Presbyterian - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Died - 1947 - 158 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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| Buried - - Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada |
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