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Karl George "Charles" "Carl" Moogk

Karl George "Charles" "Carl" Moogk

Male 1848 - 1924  (75 years)

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  • Name Karl George "Charles" "Carl" Moogk 
    Born 9 Dec 1848  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Gender Male 
    Building 38 - 40 King St. S., Waterloo, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Commercial 3 storey brown brick front, yellow brick rear beside railway tracks 
    Occupation 1871  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Carpenter 
    Occupation 1873  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    carpenter 
    Occupation 1881  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Builder 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Lutheran 
    Elected Office 1886  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Councillor - Waterloo 
    Building 1887  Saint Peter's Evanglical Lutheran Church - (Preston), Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    designed building 
    Building 1890  14 Erb St. W., Waterloo, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    created addition in 1890 
    Occupation 1901  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    ? Builder 
    Occupation 1911  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Architect 
    Residence 1911  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1924  18 Cedar St. (renamed Bridgeport Road), Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Died 26 Sep 1924  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region Bef 2012  , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    engineer, contractor, policitian 
    Name Carl Moogk 
    Name Charles George Moogk  [8, 9] 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-152400 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I152400  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father John Balzhasar Moogk,   b. 1813, Of, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Mar 1857, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years) 
    Mother Salome Schmidt,   b. 11 May 1824, , Alsace Lorraine, France Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Apr 1902, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 77 years) 
    Married 4 Sep 1847  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Family ID F24065  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Josephine Reeves Lockard,   b. 1 Jan 1853, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Feb 1936, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 83 years) 
    Married 23 Apr 1873  Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Children 
     1. Catharina "Catherine" Moogk,   b. 2 Apr 1871, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Jul 1961, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years)
     2. Salome Marie "Sallie" Moogk,   b. 4 Apr 1874, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Sep 1960, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
     3. George John Balthasar Moogk,   b. 29 Aug 1875, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Nov 1948  (Age 73 years)
     4. Elizabeth Moogk,   b. 19 Mar 1877, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Aug 1937  (Age 60 years)
     5. John Moogk,   b. 27 Mar 1880, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 13 Dec 1893, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 13 years)
     6. Clarinda Mogk,   b. 11 Feb 1882, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Feb 1884, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 2 years)
     7. Charles John Moogk,   b. 26 Oct 1883, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Dec 1954, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years)
     8. Herman Henry Moogk,   b. 2 Dec 1889, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Jun 1959  (Age 69 years)
     9. Dorothea Mogk,   b. 15 Dec 1889, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     10. Mary Emma Moogk,   b. 28 Jun 1891, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1982  (Age 90 years)
     11. Rose Moogk,   b. 13 Sep 1893, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Mar 1980, St. Jacobs, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years)
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F38050  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Charles G. Moogk    		Charles G. Moogk
    Charles Moogk was born in Preston in 1848. He learned the carpenter trade in Detroit and returned to Waterloo region in 1867. He married Josephine Lockard and worked as a builder and an architect and was appointed Chief Engineer of the town of Waterloo in 1899. He served in that capacity until his death in 1924. He was associated with the construction of many prominent early Waterloo buildings including the post office, the first town (later city) hall and the Carnegie library building. (from Waterloo Public Library)

  • Notes 
    • ....Waterloo Park features that existed long before my era and they've largely originated in old photos and postcards.

      In the overview scene which looks across the park entrance, three structures appear in the distance: in the middle is the grandstand beside the athletic grounds; to its left is the original Jacob Eby farmhouse which you can still see today; then farther left, at the end of the driveway, a roof and flagpole peek above the trees. That's the pavilion situated atop one of the highest hills in the park. Located just behind the old log schoolhouse and opened in 1898 at a cost of $1,721, the pavilion was designed by Charles Moogk with two long "fronts." One, facing the lake, originally had an overhang provided by the second floor. Underneath, the recessed ground floor contained washrooms and small meeting rooms. As can be seen in one of the postcard views, that lower section eventually became part of a greenhouse where the park superintendent, living just a few feet away in the Eby farmhouse, oversaw flower and shrub growth....

      "Flash From The Past: What Once Was … But No Longer Is … In Waterloo Park". 2021. Therecord.Com. https://www.therecord.com/life/local-history/2021/04/30/flash-from-the-past-what-once-was-but-no-longer-is-in-waterloo-park.html.

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      CHARLES MOOGK, SR., PASSES AWAY AT WATERLOO

      Town Engineer Fro 25 Years and Prominent Architect and Builder. Resided Here For Half a Century In His 76th Year.


      Death summoned one of Waterloo's oldest and best known citizens when Charles Moogk, the veteran town engineer and architect, passed peacefully away at his home, 18 Cedar St East. about seven o'clock on Friday evening. The late Mr. Moogk. who was in his 76th year, had been in failing health for about a year and since February had been confined to his bed.

      In the passing of Mr. Moogk, Waterloo has lost a most estimable and public spirited citizen who during hue fifty years' residence here took a lively interest in the welfare of the town. He was a member of the town council from 1886 to 1888. served on the park board for a number of years. being on the first board and was a past president of the Waterloo Musical Society, always taking a keen interest in the welfare of the band. He was a member of the first management committee of the Society.

      The late Mr. Moogk for the past twenty-five years, held the office of town engineer, being appointed to the position in 1899. During his tenure of office he gained a complete knowledge of every municipal service. He had a wonderful memory and it was rarely necessary for him to consult his maps when the location of streets, buildings, sewers, storm drains, water or gas mains was questioned. He supervised the installation of the sewerage, water and gas systems and also the construction of the various paved streets in Waterloo. His ambition to live to see the Erb street roadway paved was realized although his physical condition prevented him personally supervising the work.

      As an architect the late Mr. Moogk had the supervision of the construction of many of the public and business blocks In Waterloo. When a young man he worked under contractor Nicholas Killer in the erection of the St. John's Lutheran church, St. Louis R. C. church, the Waterloo Mutual Fire Insurance building, the Mark Lewis Hotel. now owned by the Royal Bank. and the 1.O.O.F. block. As architect and building contractor he erected the Dominion Life and Post Office buildings. market building, library hail and numerous residences.

      Deceased became a member of the Germania Lodge 184, I.O.O.F.. fifty-one years ago and tor forty-seven years ably discharged the duties of the position of secretary. He was an active and enthusiastic member of the lodge and for two years was honored with the office of District Deputy Grand Master. He was also a member of the Waterloo Lodge A. F. & M. No. 539.


      The late Charles Moogk was born in Preston, December 9. 1848, where be resided until 1871 when he moved to Philadelphia. Pa., where he lived for several years. After his marriage to Josephine Lockard they moved to Waterloo about 1874. He at once became identified with the contracting business and later did architectural work and had charge of the erection of numerous public buildings and business blocks. In 1911 he retired from the contracting business.

      A sorrowing wife and eight child survive to mourn his loss. Mrs. Catharine Eisley. Mary, (Mrs. Wm. Chivers), Salome. Elizabeth, Rose, Charles, Herman, all of Waterloo and George B. of Weston, Ont. Also one slater Mts. John Killer of Kitchener and a brother H. J. Moogk of Freeport, Ill.

      Funeral Largely Attended

      A large gathering of people including members of the various, civic bodies and business men attended the funeral held Monday afternoon and paid their last tribute of respect to the departed. The gathering included representatives from the town council, water and light commission, sewer commission, Board of Work's workmen, library board, school board, musical society and Germiania Lodge, I.O.O.F.

      The service at the home was simple but impressive and was conducted by Rev. C. S Roberts, pastor of the St. John's Lutheran Church who spoke words of comfort to the bereaved family. He said the hand of the builder had ceased to toil but the memory of the work and the buildings which he erected in Waterloo would stand as a monument to the fidelity and energy of the deceased who won the regard and esteem of the citizens by his interest in various civic projects.

      Rev. W. H. Harvey, pastor of the Methodist Church, assisted in the service and paid his tribute to the deceased. At the grave Rev. S. L. W. Harton of Galt and former pastor of the Waterloo Methodist Church, on behalf of the I.O.O.F., conducted the last rites of the order.

      At the house Mr. Rowe Cunningham gave an effective rendering of the hymn "Abide with Me".

      The pall bearers were Messrs. J. H. Roos. George Grosz, Dr. F. G. Hughes, W. G. 'Weichel, M.P.P., Wm. Conrad and Arthur Foster. The drawing room in which the casket rested was banked with beautiful floral tributes including wreaths from the town council. I.O.O.F. and A. F. & A.M. lodges and friends which evidenced the high esteem in which the deceased was held.

      The Waterloo Chronicle 2 Oct 1924 pg 5

  • Sources 
    1. [S135] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1901, Waterloo (Town/Ville) D-2 Page 8.

    2. [S105] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1871, Pg. 38.

    3. [S302] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1881, Waterloo Village 1881 Div. 1 Page 5.

    4. [S366] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo City - 1911, Div. 41 Page 3.

    5. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226821382/charles-g.-moogk.

    6. [S3028] Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013.
      Name:Charles Moogk
      Marriage Age:24
      Event Type:Marriage
      Birth Date:abt 1849 b. Canada
      Occ: carpenter - Phildelphia
      Marriage Date:23 Apr 1873
      Marriage Place:Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
      Denomination:Methodist
      Organization Name:Methodist Midtown Parish (also known as Cohocksink Midtown Parish)
      Spouse:
      Josephine R Lockard
      Age 20 b. Phildelphia

    7. [S220] Waterloo Region Hall of Fame Waterloo Region Hall of Fame.

    8. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 24 Feb 1884.
      Feb. 15, 1884 An infant daughter of Carl Mogk, approximately 2 years old, died in Waterloo

    9. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration, 019220-05.
      Henry James Elsley, 38, Occ. Farmer, b. Waterloo Twp, Res. Brant Alberta, son of David Elsley & Annie C. Cook married Catherine Moogk, 34, b. Philadelphia, Res. Waterloo, Single, daughter of Charles G. Moogk & Josephine Lockhard, Witn: Maggie Clemens & Charles J. Moogk Both of Waterloo, 19 April 1905 in Waterloo

    10. [S13] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - Wellington District Marriage Register Part 1 1840-1852, Rev'd Jacob Huttner Lutheran Church In Preston Report 80.
      Balthaser Mogh, to Salome Schmitt, both of Preston married 4 Apr. 1847

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 9 Dec 1848 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuilding - Commercial 3 storey brown brick front, yellow brick rear beside railway tracks - - 38 - 40 King St. S., Waterloo, Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Carpenter - 1871 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - carpenter - 1873 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 23 Apr 1873 - Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Builder - 1881 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1881 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsElected Office - Councillor - Waterloo - 1886 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuilding - designed building - 1887 - Saint Peter's Evanglical Lutheran Church - (Preston), Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuilding - created addition in 1890 - 1890 - 14 Erb St. W., Waterloo, Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - ? Builder - 1901 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Architect - 1911 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1911 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1924 - 18 Cedar St. (renamed Bridgeport Road), Waterloo, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 26 Sep 1924 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsHall of Fame - Waterloo Region - engineer, contractor, policitian - Bef 2012 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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