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Mayor Alexander M. Millar, Q. C.

Mayor Alexander M. Millar, Q. C.[1]

Male 1835 - 1918  (83 years)

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  • Name Alexander M. Millar 
    Prefix Mayor 
    Suffix Q. C. 
    Born 4 Nov 1835  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9] 
    Christened 30 Oct 1836  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Gender Male 
    Club Membership Masons 
    Elected Office Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Mayor - councillor - Kitchener 
    • Years Served: 1884-86 (Mayor), 1888-89, 1895-96
    Residence 1851  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Occupation 1871  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Lawyer 
    Residence 1871  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Anglican 
    Occupation 1881  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Barrister 
    Residence 1881  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Church of England 
    Employer 1886  Merchantile Fire Insurance Co., Waterloo, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Inspector - Merchantile Fire Insurance Company 
    Name Alexander Miller 
    Occupation 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Barrister 
    Residence 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    Anglican 
    Residence 1897  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Kitchener,Millar,A.-residence-busyberlin1897.jpg    		 Kitchener,Millar,A.-residence-busyberlin1897.jpg
    Edgehill residence of A. Millar, Q. C. - From: Busy Berlin Jubilee Souvenir 1897, published by Berlin News-Record
    Residence Bef 1905  49 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Barrister 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Anglican 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-131594P 
    Died 11 Dec 1918  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Cause: Cause: Heart Failure (sudden) 
    Buried 14 Dec 1918  Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I131594  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Frederick Gourlay Millar,   b. 6 Apr 1810, Lewiston, Niagara, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Sep 1887, Burford, Burford Twp., Brant Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Mother Isabella Henderson,   b. CALC 11 May 1812, , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jan 1878  (Age ~ 65 years) 
    Married 1835  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Family ID F14875  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Margaret Eliza "Maggie" Warren,   b. 5 Mar 1841, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Nov 1923, Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 1865 
    Children 
     1. Frederick G. Millar,   b. 1867, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Ethel Harman Millar,   b. 22 Jun 1875, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Oct 1890, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 15 years)
     3. Alexander Hugh Millar,   b. 1 Jul 1878, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F32440  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Alexander Millar 1906    		Alexander Millar 1906
    From Berlin Today 1806-1906 official souvenir located at the Kitchener Public Library
    Mayor Alexander Millar    		Mayor Alexander Millar
    From: Berlin Celebration of Cityhood - Issued by Authority of the City. Berlin Ontario, Issued in Commemoration of its Celebration of Cityhood July 17th 1912.
    Mayor Alexander Millar    		Mayor Alexander Millar
    From Berlin Today 1806-1906

  • Notes 
    • Alexander Millar, K.C., Mayor 1884-5.

      Mr. Alexander Millar, K. C., served as mayor in the years 1884-5 and sat on the council as a representative of the East Ward from 1886-1888 and as deputy-reeve in 1889. Berlin, though small, was a thriving village of between three and four thousand population. During his term as mayor, the citizens passed a by-law setting aside a sum of money to defray the expenses of moving the William, Greene & Rome Co.'s, manufactory to Berlin, now one of the city's chief industries. Mr. Millar has watched with keen interest the growth of the town from village to city and wishes it continued progress in health and prosperity by.


      Official souvenir of the celebration of cityhood, July 17th 1912, Berlin, Ontario, The German Printing and Publishing Co

      _________________________

      ALEXANDER MILLAR, KG.

      Alexander Millar, practising at the Bar of Berlin, was born on the 4th of November, 1835, in that city, his parents being Frederick Gourlay and Isabella Henderson. The father was a native of the State of New York and was of Scotch descent, his parents having come to the new world in 1805, at which time they settled in Niagara county, New York. The mother of our subject was born in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. In the year 1832 Frederick G. Millar came to Ontario and settled in Berlin, where he engaged in general merchandising for a number of years. In 1847 he removed to Wilmot and established the flouring mills at New Dundee, where he was identified with milling and general mercantile interests for a long period or up to the time of his retirement from active business life.

      Alexander Millar of this review was educated in the Berlin and Galt grammar schools, studying under the late Dr. Tassie of Galt. He entered upon preparation for the Bar in that city and continued his preliminary reading in Toronto. In 1861 he became solicitor and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1863, since which time he has practised in Berlin, being therefore a member of the legal profession at this place for about forty-four years. He was appointed King's Counsellor on the 2nd of December, 1889. Admitted to the Bar, he at once entered upon the active practice of law,and from the beginning has been unusually prosperous in every respect. The success which he has attained is due to his own efforts and merits. The possession of advantages is no guarantee whatever of professional advancement. This comes not of itself nor can it be secured without integrity, ability and industry. These qualities Mr. Millar possesses in an eminent degree and he is faithful to every interest committed to his charge.

      Various official honors have been conferred upon Mr. Millar, who in 1884 and 1885 served as mayor of Berlin, while in 1889 he was deputy reeve of the municipality. He also served for one year, 1889, in the county council and has filled several offices in the line of his profession. He was solicitor of the town of Berlin for fifteen years, from 1869 until 1884, and since 1900 has served as solicitor for the county council. In 1875 he unsuccessfully contested the north riding of Waterloo county for the local legislature against the late Moses Springer.

      In 1865 Mr. Millar was married to Miss Margaret Eliza Warren, a daughter of the late Horatio Nelson Warren of Chippewa, and they have two children, Guy and Hugh. Mr. Millar has attained the Royal Arch degree of York Rite Masonry and has taken the degrees of Scottish Rite Masonry. He likewise belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In politics he is a Conservative and he belongs to the Church of England. Mr. Millar has made good use of his opportunities, has conducted all legal interests carefully and successfully and in his private life is known as a social, genial gentleman, who holds friendship inviolable and who wins the confidence and esteem of all with whom he comes in contact.

      A History of Ontario: its resources and development

  • Sources 
    1. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 16 Oct 1890.
      Oct 15, 1890 Ethel Millar, only daughter of Alexander & Margaret Millar, died in Berlin in her 16th year. Funeral tomorrow afternoon (Friday) at 2 p. m. No flowers.

    2. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-6 Page 13.

    3. [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library.
      Alexander Miller son of Friedrich and Isabella nee Henderson, born 4 Nov 1835, bapt. 30 oct 1836, sponsors: parents

    4. [S9] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Canada Museum und Allgemeine Zeitung (1835-1840), 5 Nov 1835:11.
      4 Nov 1835 Yesterday afternoon in Berlin family of Fred. G. Millar was blessed with a son.

    5. [S158] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1881, Div 1 Page 73.

    6. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 38 Page 4.

    7. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Section 1 Page 56.

    8. [S229] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1871, Sect. 2 Page 1.

    9. [S2437] Census - Canada - 1851, Ontario, Waterloo, Wilmot Township Div 2 pg 14.
      Frederick G. Millar 42, American - Merchant
      Isabella 39 b. Scotland
      Alexander 17 b. Canada
      Allen 14
      William 11
      David 7
      Frederick 4
      Isabella 2

    10. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:Alexander Millar Gender:Male Birth Year:abt 1835 Birth Place:Berlin Now Kitchener Age at Death:83 Death Date:11 Dec 1918 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    11. [S26] Lower Canada Marriage Bonds (1779-1858), C-6784.
      Name of Future Husband: MILLER, Frederick Res: Waterloo Township, Halton County Name of Future Wife: HENDERSON, Isabella Res: Dumfries Township, Halton County Reference: RG 5 B9 Volume: 30 Bond Number: 4772 Date: 1835-01-24

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 4 Nov 1835 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristened - 30 Oct 1836 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Mayor - councillor - Kitchener - - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1851 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Lawyer - 1871 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Anglican - 1871 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Barrister - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Church of England - 1881 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEmployer - Inspector - Merchantile Fire Insurance Company - 1886 - Merchantile Fire Insurance Co., Waterloo, Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Barrister - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Anglican - 1891 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1897 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Bef 1905 - 49 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Barrister - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Anglican - 1911 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Heart Failure (sudden) - 11 Dec 1918 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 14 Dec 1918 - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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