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

Cornelius Bovenkirk

Male 1880 - Yes, date unknown


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  • Name Cornelius Bovenkirk 
    Born CA 1880 
    Gender Male 
    Residence 1914  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-139454 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I139454  Generations
    Last Modified 12 May 2024 

  • Notes 
    • Former employee of grand trunk is hold up suspect

      Detroit, Michigan Sept. 6th - 5 persons have been detained by the police in connection with the robbery of a grand trunk passenger train which took place last night at milwaukee junction within limits. It is understood that the authorities have arrested a former employee of the Grand Trunk road.

      The two persons who were shot when the robbers walk through the parlor car firing their revolvers are in local hospital and both are expected to recover. The victims are Cornelius Bovenkirk of Berlin Ontario and Joseph Seltzer of Shelby O.

      The Indianapolis Star 7th September 1914

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      Most likely immigrated 1912 from Holland

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