Dr. Anthony Oaks

1862 - 1935  (72 years)

• Name	Anthony Oaks
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	21 Jun 1862	Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
  Gender	Male
  Residence	1871	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	W. Methodist
  Residence	1881	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Evangelical
  Occupation	1891	Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Physican
  Residence	1891	Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [6]
  	Methodist
  Occupation	1893	Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	physician
  Occupation	1901	Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Doctor
  Elected Office	1906	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [8]
  	Waterloo County Council
  		Waterloo County Council in 1906 Image from: 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906
  Occupation	1911	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Physican
  Residence	1911	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Methodist
  Elected Office	1918	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Warden for the County of Waterloo
  Name	Anthony Ochs
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-350587
  Died	18 Jan 1935	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [9]
  	Cause: Cause: Heart Block (3 months)
  Buried	21 Jan 1935	Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [7]
  Person ID	I350587	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	Gideon Ochs,   b. 1 Sep 1836, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 14 Jun 1921, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 84 years)
  Mother	Catherine Wiffler,   b. 20 Apr 1842, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 19 Aug 1922, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 80 years)
  Married	15 Sep 1861	, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [10, 11, 12]
  Family ID	F24204	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Rosa May "Rose" Glick,   b. 1 May 1874, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 3 Feb 1967  (Age 92 years)
  Married	5 Jun 1894	Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3, 13]
  Children	1. Ann May Oaks,   b. 28 Apr 1895, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 10 Aug 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 32 years)   2. Harold Anthony Oaks,   b. 12 Nov 1896, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 21 Jul 1968, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 71 years)   3. Marion Oaks,   b. 25 Jul 1898, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 19 Feb 1990, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 91 years)   4. Marjory Belle Oaks,   b. 10 Jul 1900, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 9 Jan 1995, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 94 years)   5. Beatrice Rose Oaks,   b. 22 Feb 1902, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. Isabel Marie Oaks,   b. 13 Jun 1903, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   7. Ellen Gwendolyn Oaks,   b. 14 Feb 1908, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1979  (Age 70 years)
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F251420	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Photos		Dr. Anthony Ochs Image From: 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906
  		Dr. Antony Oaks/Ochs

  
  

• Notes

  Dr. Ochs started the practise of Medicine at Breslau, then came here to the Swan house and later purchased and remodelled the present Smellie Block and there lived and had his office until he moved to Preston. In that office his successors were Dr. Shaw (whom I met later on the Manitoulin Island), Dr. Campbell (whom I called on later at Saskatoon), and Dr. Black whose son, Dr. Les. Black, attained such prominence in his Varsity days as an amateur Boxer. Dr. Ochs did not serve on the Council here, because, no doubt, the Town was tenant of a large part of his building and therefore he was disqualified from running for Municipal office. Le Rue De Commerce, Other Times Other Customs Other Days Other Ways, Winfield Brewster 1954 ____________________________ Dr. A. Oaks Died This Morning Ailing Several Weeks - He Was A Native Of Hespeler Dr. Anthony Oaks, one of Waterloo bounty's most outstanding figures and valued resident of Preston over a period of 30 years, passed away at 2 o'clock this morning following an illness of several weeks duration. He was in his 73rd year. Well versed in medicine as the result of many years of study augmented by 38 years of practice, Dr. Oaks, who had been corner in this municipality over a span of many years, played an active part in the municipal life of Hespeler, Preston and the county. Through his profession and valued municipal service the deceased became widely known throughout the county, his quiet, unassuming but winning nature gaining for him numerous friends who will mourn his passing. The late Dr. Oaks enjoyed a large practice, being known as a "family doctor," his many years of service in the profession gaining him a large clientele throughout the county. Native of Hespeler Born in Hespeler in 1862 the deceased received his elementary education in the old school house in Hespeler until he reached the age of 17, during which time he fitted himself for teaching by qualifying for a third class certificate. He taught for a period of four years and then for a year attended the Collegiate at Galt. He entered his medical studies at the Toronto School of Medicine in 1883, graduating four years later. The late Dr. Oaks commenced practice in Breslau and about a year later located in Hespeler. The late Dr. Oaks furthered his medical studies in 1893 when he took a special course at the Post Graduate Medical School, New York, making a study of the ear, eye, throat and nose, while in 1896 he took a course at the Polyclinic School in New York. Municipal Career While practicing in Hespeler the deceased took a keen and lively interest in the activities of the municipality, an extract from The Reporter of January 1, 1901, reading "When Noah built the ark some people laughed at him and when Dr. Oaks talked of incorporating Hespeler into a town about 1899 he was also scoffed at in certain quarters. On this platform as well as in private, at every opportunity, he advocated the change which the citizens finally decided was a progressive one and which they at a public meeting endorsed and again later by ballot asked the council to make. "It is indeed difficult for a medical man to make a success of himself in his native town, but this feat the doctor has accomplished and has attained a high reputation, enjoying a wide practice in Hespeler, Breslau, Preston and the surrounding country. IN matters municipal the doctor takes a lively interest and is one of our most go-ahead citizens. He is also greatly interested in our public school and local educational matters and has acceded to the request of his friends to stand for school trustee honors and will no doubt be elected," the extract read. Came Here 30 Years Ago In 1905 the late Dr. Oaks moved to Preston and has resided here since that time, constantly building up his practice and continuing to take an active part in the life of the county. The deceased first entered Preston's public life in 1911 when he was elected to the local school board, remaining on the board for a period of four years, and holding the chairmanship in 1912. Later the deceased was accorded an aldermanic position on the Preston municipal council by the citizens and was reeve of the town for a period of four years, from 1919 to 1922. The late Dr. Oaks was also warden of the county council in the year 1919, while he was acting mayor for a period of several weeks during the absence of Mayor Henry Schultz. He was one of the three candidates nominated for the mayoralty this year but did not file his qualification papers for the post. Dr. Oaks was well known as an active conservative. At one time the deceased was president of the Waterloo County Medical association, with which body he was affiliated while he was also a member of the Ontario Medical association and was on the staff of the Galt hospital. The late Dr. Oaks spent considerable time in research work on cancer with a Kitchener doctor while he was keenly interested in electro-therapeutics as applied to medical work. During his long term as coroner of the municipality Dr. Oaks presided over a large number of interests. The deceased was a member of Cambridge Lodge, I.O.O.F. holding the office of past noble grand, while he was also a member of the Victory Encampment. He was a member of St. Paul's United Church. Surviving is his widow, Rose May Glick, five daughters, Mrs. Cameron St. John of Norwich, Ont., Mrs. William Graham of St. Mary's, Marion, Marjorie and Ellen at home; one son, Captain Harold Oaks of Sioux Lookout; two brothers and three sisters. The funeral will be held on Monday with services at the residence 301 King Street, at 2: 30 pm. Interment will be made in Preston cemetery. Rev. G.C. Gifford of St. Paul's United Church will officiate at the services. _________________________ Dr. Ochs' Telephone Report - At the final session of the County Council on Wednesday, Councilor Anthony Ochs, who represented the county at the various gatherings of independent telephone organizations, presented his report, which was received and put on file. Briefly it was as follows: Independent telephone is making immense strides all over Canada, in spite of all kinds of opposition from a hostile (? smudge) and a perversion of legislation which allows a few who happen to be in authority to barter the privileges of the many. Last year 5,000 independent phones were established as compared with 12,000 of the Bell. This increase took place mainly in rural constituencies, but many municipalities are still tied up with exclusive franchises, among which is the County Town. A number of towns have encouraged competition, and as a consequence have a large increase in service. It is a notorious fact that where the Bell has the exclusive privilege the services are limited largely to the business interests, but where independent telephoning comes into play, the convenience is extended to the homes to a far greater degree, and since independent long distance lines are becoming established, independent companies are being put on a better footing. State owned long distance with municipal local service would be the ideal position of the telephone, I would like to see Galt, Preston and Hespeler, and Berlin and waterloo establish such plants. This would cut the rate in two. I attended the meeting of the Independent Telephone Association in Toronto this year, and one could not but feel the spirit of hopefulness from so many sections of our country for cheaper telephone service, and we cannot do better than bequeath to our successors in office the care of this great public boon, which may be enjoyed by bringing the cost within the reach of all. ANTHONY OCHS _______________________ DR. A. OCHS, A Progressive Citizen and Physician, Incorporation Mainly Due to His Efforts When Noah built the ark some people laughed at him and when Dr. Ochs first talked of incorporating Hespeler into a Town about two years ago he was also scoffed at in certain quarters. But the doctor had the courage of his convictions. On the platform as well as in private at every opportunity, he advocated the change which the citizens finally decided was a progressive one and which they at a public meeting endorsed and again later by ballot asked the Council to make. Dr. Ochs was born in Hespeler and has spent most of his life here. He attended Public School in the old school house until he reached the age of 17, during which time by dint of hard study he fitted himself for teaching by qualifying for a 3rd class certificate. He taught for a period of four years and then for a year attended the Collegiate of Galt and subsequently in 1888 entered upon his medical studies at the Toronto School of Medicine, graduating for years later. He commenced practice at Breslau and about a year later located in Hespeler. In 1893 the doctor took a special course at the Post Graduate Medical School New York to make a special study of the ear, eye, throat and nose, and again in 1896 took a course at the Polyclinic School in that city. It is indeed difficult for a medical man to make a success of himself in his native town, but this feat the doctor has accomplished and is attaining a high reputation as a physician and enjoys a wide practice in Hespeler, Breslau, Preston and surrounding country. In matters municipal the doctor takes a lively interest and is one of our most go-ahead citizens. He also is greatly interested in our public school and local educational matters and has acceded to the request of his friends to stand for School Trustee honors and will no doubt be elected. Hespeler Herald 1901 ________ OAKS (OCHS), ANTHONY was born in Hespeler and until he was seventeen years of age attended school there. He qualified for a third class teaching certificate and taught for four years. He then spent a year at the Galt Collegiate to prepare for the study of medicine at the University of Toronto. He was registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1887. On June 9th. of that year his card appeared in the Berliner Journal: Anton Ochs Physician Surgeon, Accoucheur. Breslau Ontario. Speaks German and English. The Dumfries Reformer of June 30 had a note from the Hespeler Correspondent. Dr. Ochs This gentleman who has just passed a very creditable examination as an M. D. has gone to Breslau to practise. After spending a year in Breslau, he went to New York and took a postgraduate course. The Dumfries Reformer greeted his return on November 8, 1888: Welcome Dr. Ochs has returned from New York and will resume the practice of his profession at the residence of the late Dr. Thomas Swan. Dr. Ochs is an old Hespeler boy and the Reformer bids him welcome. He immediately took an active part in municipal matters, and advocated the corporation of Hespeler as a town, a project which was eventually successful. He continued to visit Breslau as in May of 1895 the Waterloo County Chronicle in the Breslau news remarked." Dr. Ochs, the lively little doctor from Hespeler who pulls our teeth and looks after ills every Monday and Thursday . . . ." In 1896 he took further postgraduate work in New York, at the Polyclinic Hospital The Berliner Journal's Hespeler correspondent said on April 25, 1906, Dr. Ochs has, as we are informed, purchased the property of the late Dr. Kretsch in Preston, but whether he will move there himself, I don't know. The same source reported on October 16, 1907. Dr. Ochs last week moved to his new home in Preston, however, his brother, who is already a doctor, may be seen in the local office at any time. In 1911 he was elected to the Preston School Board, where he served for four years, including one year as chairman. Later he became an alderman and for four years from 1919 to 1923 was reeve, serving also as Warden of the County Council in 1919. While he was president of the Board of Trade he proposed in 1915 that Preston open its own hospital in a suitable building on an available site on Eagle Street, he felt that the community would support this suggestion, but no action was taken. In the course of his career he served as coroner for some years. He took an interest in electro-therapeutics, regarded at one time as a field of much promise, he also engaged in cancer research with a Kitchener doctor. Although he had some postgraduate courses early in his career, his concept of sterile technique was at best rudimentary. It has been said that he conveyed infection from patient to patient, with drastic results, particularly in obstetrics. In his 73rd. year he died, on January 19. 1935. He was survived by his widow and five daughters. The Galt Daily Reporter said he was "one of Waterloo County's most outstanding figures and a valued resident of Preston." Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925, 1986

  
  

• Sources

  [S143] Census - ON, Waterloo, Hespeler - 1901, Hespeler (Village) D-1 Page 13. [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 2, Pg. 5. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Anthony Ochs MD b. Hespeler Age: 32 born abt 1862 father: Gideon Ochs mother: Catharine Ochs married Rosa May Glick Age:: 20 born abt 1874 b. Hespeler father: Abraham Glick mother: Anna Glick married 5 Jun 1894 Marriage Place: Waterloo, Hespeler [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Waterloo S. Twp. 1881 Div 1 Page 20. [S1669] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1911, Div. 24 Pg. 10. [S2208] Census - ON, Waterloo, Hespeler - 1891, Section 1 Page 9. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link . [Front] Oaks/ In Loving Memory Of/ Ann May/ Wife Of Thomas S. Pendergast/ 1895 - 1927/ Anthony Oaks, M. D./ 1862 - 1935/ His Wife/ Rose M. Glick/ 1874 - 1967/ Harold Anthony (Doc)/ 1897 - 1968./ [Footstones] Mother/ A.M.O.P. [S1629] Book - 100 Years of Progress in Waterloo County Canada Semi-Centennial Souvenir 1856-1906, 12. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration. Name:Anthony Oaks Gender:Male Birth Year:abt 1863 Birth Place:Hespeler, Ontario Age at Death:72 Death Date:18 Jan 1935 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Father:Gideon Ochs Mother:Wiffler [S6] Church Records - ON, Waterloo - Bindeman, F. W. - Card Index Kitchener Public Library. Gideon Ocsh, 25, res. Waterloo Twp., b. Waterloo Twp. s/o Gideon Ochs & Elizabeth Bowmann married 15 Sep 1861 to Catharine Weffler, 19, res. Hespeler, b. Canada West. d/o Charles Weffler & Margareth Allimann witnesses: John Sachs of Waterloo TWp [S5] Vit - - ON, Waterloo - 1858-1869 Marriage Register. Gideon Ochs, 25, res. Waterloo, b. Waterloo, son of Gideon and Elizabeth (Bournan), married 15 Sept 1861 Catherine Weffler, 19, res. Hespeler, b. CW, daughter of Charles and Margareth (Allman) [S2575] Census - ON, Waterloo Township - 1891, Sect. 2 Page 43. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name:Doctor Anthony Ochs Age:32 Birth Date:abt 1862 Birth Place:Hespeler Marriage Date:5 Jun 1894 Marriage County or District:Waterloo Father:Gideon Ochs Mother:Catharine Ochs Spouse:Rosa May Glick Spouse's Age:20 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1874 Spouse Birth Place:Hespeler Spouse Father:Abraham Glick Spouse Mother:Anna Glick

  
  

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  Born - 21 Jun 1862 - Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - W. Methodist - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Evangelical - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Physican - 1891 - Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Methodist - 1891 - Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - physician - 1893 - Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Married - 5 Jun 1894 - Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Doctor - 1901 - Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Elected Office - Waterloo County Council - 1906 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Physican - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Methodist - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Elected Office - Warden for the County of Waterloo - 1918 - , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Cause: Heart Block (3 months) - 18 Jan 1935 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 21 Jan 1935 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth