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Judge Clement Rowland Hanning

Male Cal 1864 - 1920  (~ 55 years)


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  • Name Clement Rowland Hanning 
    Prefix Judge 
    Born CALC 12 Sep 1864  Bowmanville, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4] 
    Gender Male 
    Interesting Law, story 
    Occupation 1891  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Lawyer 
    Residence 1891  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Anglican 
    Occupation 1901  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Lawyer 
    Occupation 1911  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Lawyer 
    Residence 1911  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Anglican 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-352570 
    Died 27 Mar 1920  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Cause: Cause: Hypothyroidism (3 years) - Gradual Heart Failure 
    Buried 30 Mar 1920  Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Person ID I352570  Generations
    Last Modified 1 Dec 2024 

    Father Clement George Hanning,   b. 5 Feb 1826, Kilkrone, Cloyne, , Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 May 1905, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Jessie Mitchell,   b. 1832, Penetanguishene, Tiny Township, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1876  (Age 44 years) 
    Family ID F252180  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Agnes,   b. Sep 1863, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. Margaret Hanning,   b. Mar 1895, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. James Hanning,   b. Mar 1898, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Marion Hanning,   b. Jun 1900, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 3 Dec 2024 
    Family ID F222917  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Agnes Lind Erb,   b. 12 Sep 1865, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 May 1954, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 28 Oct 1891  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    Children 
     1. Margaret Jessie Hanning,   b. 18 Mar 1895, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. James Rowland Hanning,   b. 2 Mar 1897, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Marion Lind Hanning,   b. 12 Jun 1900, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jul 1983  (Age 83 years)
    Last Modified 3 Dec 2024 
    Family ID F252181  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • FORMER JUDGE C. R. HANNING PASSES AWAY

      Well Known Preston Barrister Succumbs After Long Illness

      Former Judge Clement R. Hanning died at his home in Preston on Sunday, after two years illness. He was 68 years old and before his illness was a prominent barrister and citizen. He came to Preston when quite a young man and grew up with the town. He was the town's first solicitor. During his life he was associated with many big business deals, not only in the town of Preston, but in other parts of the Province. He was a great worker for the town and it was largely due through his effort and influence that many of the town's present industries are located there. For many years he had large interests in a number of the factories and industries in Preston. Before his illness he was considered one of the best and shrewdest legal minds in Western Ontario. Several years ago he was appointed senior Judge of Waterloo County, but had to resign on account of illness. He was a member of the Board of Trade, and a director of the Grand River Railway and many other business firms. He was also a member of many fraternal societies. He attended St. John's Church and took a great interest in church work. He is survived by a widow and three children: James, attending college in Toronto, and two daughters, Margaret and Marion at home. The funeral will he a public one. Services will be held in St. John's Anglican Church on Tuesday afternoon at 2.30.

      Kitchener Daily Telegraph 29 Mar 1920 pg 1

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      Clement Rowland Hanning was born in Bowmanville was educated there and at Trinity College in Toronto. Graduated in 1884 and practiced law in Toronto. Came to Preston in 1887 and became Preston 1st residence barrister. He was appointed to the post of senior Judge of Waterloo County and served as Preston's solicitor, clerk and treasurer.


      Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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      Judge C. R. Hanning Dies At Preston.

      Judge C. R. Hanning died at his home in Preston on Sunday afternoon, following an illness of two years. His death removes one of Preston's most highly respected citizens. The late Judge Hanning was 64 years of age had had been a citizen of Preston for many years. He was the town's first barrister. A few years ago he was appointed judge, which office he held until taken ill and forced to resign.

      He took great interest in the affairs of his town and it was through his efforts and influence that many of that town's present industries are located there. For of number of years he held large interests in a number of the large companies, and it was through his work that some of the concerns were so successful. He took great interest in municipal work of the town and for many years was the solicitor for the town. He was a prominent member of the Preston Board of Trade and was a member of many fraternal societies. He is survived by his wife and one son and two daughters

      New Hamburg Independent, April 2, 1920

  • Sources 
    1. [S204] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1901, Preston (Village) F-2 Page 19.

    2. [S1669] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1911, Div. 24 Pg. 22.

    3. [S2441] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1891, Section 1 Page 18.

    4. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      [Left side] H/ In memory of/ Clement George HANNING/ born Feb. 5th, 1826/ at Kilcrone, Cloyne/ Ireland/ died May 7th, 1905/ "Blessed are the pure in heart,/ for they shall see God"/ HANNING/ [Front] Marion L./ HANNING/ born/ June 12th, 1900/ died July 11th, 1983./ [Right side] Clement Rowland HANNING/ Late Senior Judge of Waterloo County/ died Mar. 27, 1920/ in his 56th year/ His beloved wife/ Agnes Lind ERB/ died May 6, 1954/ in her 90th year./ [Back] James W./ HANNING/ born/ Jan. 28th, 1867/ died/ April 25th, 1914.

    5. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:Clement Roland Hanning Gender:Male Birth Year:abt 1865 Birth Place:Uxbridge Age at Death:55 Death Date:27 Mar 1920 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    6. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name:Clement Roland Hanning Age:27 Birth Date:abt 1864 Birth Place:Bowmanville, Ontario Marriage Date:28 Oct 1891 Marriage County or District:Waterloo Father:C J Hanning Mother:Jessie Hanning Spouse:Agnes Lynd Erb Spouse's Age:27 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1864 Spouse Birth Place: Preston Spouse Father:A A Erb Spouse Mother:Margaret Erb

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - CALC 12 Sep 1864 - Bowmanville, Darlington Twp., Durham Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Lawyer - 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Anglican - 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 28 Oct 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Lawyer - 1901 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Lawyer - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Anglican - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Hypothyroidism (3 years) - Gradual Heart Failure - 27 Mar 1920 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 30 Mar 1920 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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