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Jonathan Cook

Jonathan Cook

Male 1850 - 1941  (90 years)

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  • Name Jonathan Cook 
    Born 2 Oct 1850  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] 
    Gender Male 
    Birth Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174148844 
    Interesting jail, militia, sports 
    Occupation 1881  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Bailiff 
    Residence 1881  New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Church of England 
    Occupation 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    jailer 
    Residence 1891  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Anglican 
    Occupation 1901  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Grader 
    Occupation 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Governor of Jail 
    Residence 1911  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Anglican 
    Residence 1940  90 Hohner Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-32899 
    Died 1941  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Person ID I32899  Generations
    Last Modified 28 Jan 2025 

    Family Ellen Smith,   b. 8 Oct 1840, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Dec 1918, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 78 years) 
    Children 
     1. Gordon Blake Cook,   b. 16 Nov 1874, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1940, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 65 years)
     2. Helen Elizabeth Cook,   b. 16 Nov 1877, Haysville, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1965, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years)
    Last Modified 29 Jan 2025 
    Family ID F8560  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Photos
    Jonathan Cook 1906    		Jonathan Cook 1906
    From: Berlin Today 1806-1906 Official Souvenir
    Jonathan Cook    		Jonathan Cook
    From: Berlin Today 1806-1906 Official Souvenir
    Cook,Jonathan-001-1937.jpg    		Cook,Jonathan-001-1937.jpg

  • Notes 
    • Cook, Jonathan, bailiff. a native of Oxford County. Born, 1850.

      Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881 (Village of New Hamburg entries)

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      JONATHAN COOK

      Friends and associates paid final tribute yesterday afternoon to Jonathan Cook, former governor of the county jail, at a public service from St. John's Anglican church, of which the deceased was a former warden. A private service was held earlier at his residence, 90 Hohner avenue. The obsequies were conducted by the rector, Rev. J. N. H. Mills.

      The honorary pall bearers were Crown Attorney W. P. Clement, Ernest Tailby. Robert Puddicombe, New Hamburg. D. A. MacMillan, County Clerk Samuel Cassel and Leslie Bullock,

      The bearers were Wray Sharpe, George Jacobs, Milton Browne, New Hamburg. John Bristan. Plattsville, and Marshall Bean, Detroit. Interment took place in Mount Hope Cemetery.

      Kitchener Daily Record 22 Jul 1941, Tue Page 13

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      JONATHAN COOK

      Retired Jail Governor Dies

      Jonathan Cook Had Been in Declining Health for Past Year

      Jonathan Cook, retired governor of the Waterloo county jail, died at his home, 90 Hohner avenue, today, following a lingering illness. Deceased was 90 years old.

      Living in retirement for the last 12 years, after serving for 41 years as governor of the county jail, Mr. Cook had been in declining health for about a year. He did not leave his room on his 90th birthday last October and since that time he has been gradually growing weaker.

      TAUGHT NEAR HAYSVILLE

      Born near Plattsville on Oct. 2. 1850, he received his education at township schools and became a teacher in early manhood. He taught in the Haysville district for a few years and ended his teaching career to enter the hardware business in New Hamburg.

      He was appointed governor of the county jail April 1, 1888, retiring in 1929. His record of service is believed to be the longest tenure of office in provincial jail annals.

      During his career as a hardware merchant Mr. Cook headed a company of militia, recruiting the company to strength at the outbreak of the Riel Rebellion. The company was awaiting a call when the rebellion was suppressed by federal forces.

      PROMINENT CRICKETER

      Deceased was well known in Canadian athletic circles as a cricket player. He was one of the pioneers of the sport in the county and retired from the game 27 years ago as one of Canada's leading cricketers.

      Mr. Cook was a member of the Liberal party and received his appointment to the governorship of the jail from the Mowat government 53 years ago.

      Deceased was a member of Grand River Lodge A.F. and A.M. He was warden of St. John's Anglican. Church when the present church building was erected.

      He was the son of James Cook and Elizabeth North, who came to this country settling at Washington, Ont.. nearly 100 years ago. He married Ellen Smith over 60 years ago. Miss Helen E. Cook, a daughter. who lived with him, survives. He was predeceased by his only son. Gordon, last December.

      The funeral will be held Monday with a private service, at his late residence at 2.30p.m. and public service at St. John's Anglican church at three o'clock. Interment will take place in Mount Hope cemetery. The remains will be at the Schreiter-Sandrock Funeral Home until Sunday morning. when they will be taken to the residence.

      Kitchener Daily Record 19 Jul 1941, Sat Page 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S137] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1901, Berlin (Town/Ville) A-5 Page 8.

    2. [S251] Census - ON, Waterloo, New Hamburg - 1881, New Hamburg 1881 Page 22.

    3. [S340] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1911, Div. 34 Page 7.

    4. [S1592] Census - ON, Waterloo, Berlin - 1891, Sec. 5 Page 73.

    5. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174148844/jonathan-cook.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 2 Oct 1850 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBirth - - Blenheim Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Bailiff - 1881 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Church of England - 1881 - New Hamburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - jailer - 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 MapsOccupation - Grader - 1901 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Governor of Jail - 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 - 1941 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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