Dr. Cummins Van Norman "Van Norman" Emory

1850 - 1934  (83 years)

• Name	Cummins Van Norman "Van Norman" Emory
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	16 Dec 1850	Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/142742348
  Interesting	medicine
  Occupation	1882	Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
  	Doctor
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-487998
  Died	16 Mar 1934	Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United States
  Buried	Bayview Cemetery, Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario
  Person ID	I487998	Generations
  Last Modified	19 Aug 2024

  
  

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  EMORY, CUMMINS VAN NORMAN was born in Burlington, and was educated at Victoria College, Cobourg, and the University of Toromto where he received his medical degree in 1879. He then attended the Homeopathic Hospital College, Cleveland, Ohio, receiving a degree in homeopathy. In July 1882 he opened an office in Galt on Market St. near the Queen's Hotel. His stay in Galt, which lasted until July 1884 was marked by activity in temperance work. He also served as a member of the Public School Board. He moved to Hamilton where in addition to his practice he held a sustained interest in the Masonic Order, and in the temperance movement, finally acting as Dominion Secretary of the Royal Templars of Temperance. He retired to Florida where he died at the age of 82 years, on March 16, 1934. He was survived by two sons, one of whom was killed six weeks later, the victim of a shooting in a Chicago saloon. Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925 ____________ Probate of the will of the late Dr. Cummins VanNorman Emory was made to-day, which disposed of an estate of $26,904.68. This is made up of $2,300 in insurance, $13,683 in mortgages, $1,280 in cash, $3,711 in bonds, $2 in stocks and $4,890 In real estate. To his son, Norman Bruce Emory is bequeathed a Masonic past master's jewel, a gold-headed cane, presented to the late Dr. Emory by Burlington lodge No. 165, A.F. and A.M., on the 50th anniversary of his initiation as a Mason; one-half the insurance and the income from one-half the residue of the estate during his lifetime. To Charles Vernon Emory, a son who was recently killed in Chicago, was bequeathed the testator's gold watch and chain, his Royal Arch Mason's jewel, a gold-headed cane, presented to him by the Canadian Fraternal association; one-half the. insurance and one-half the residue of the estate. To his granddaughter, Catherine Beatrice Emory, daughter of Norman B. Emory, Dr. Emory bequeatheed one-half the residue of the estate, subject to the income therefrom, which is payable to Norman B. Emory during his lifetime. The Hamilton Spectator Mon, May 07, 1934 Page 15 ____________ Funeral services were held this morning at the First Methodist church in Lakeland, Florida, for Dr. C. V. Emory, of this city, who died there yesterday following an illness of comparatively short duration. The remains will be conveyed to this city for burial. Dr. Emory was well known throughout Canada as the Dominion secretary of the Royal Templars of Temperance. The Hamilton Spectator Sat, Mar 17, 1934 Page 26 ___________ DEATH OF DR. C. VAN NORMAN EMORY OCCURS Former Dominion Secretary of R. T. of T. Passed Away in Florida Deceased Was in His 84th Year-Practised Medicine for Some Time Word has reached Hamilton of the death this morning in Lakeland, Fla., of Dr. C. Van Norman Emory, former Dominion secretary of the Royal Templars of Temperance and a prominent Mason, in his 84th year. Dr. Emory had spent his winters in Florida for several years, and had been in Lakeland since last November. A week ago to-day he suffered a slight stroke, but his condition was not considered alarming until about three days ago. As an official of the R.T. of T. Dr. Emory was widely known throughout the Dominion, as well as in this city where he had served the organization for nearly half a century, and news of his death will occasion profound regret. He resided at 91 Barnesdale boulevard, this city. Of U.E.L. Descent Dr. Emory was of United Empire Loyalist stock and was born on a farm near Burlington. He graduated from Victoria college in Cobourg with an M.D. degree and practiced medicine for a time in Galt, later coming to Hamilton where he opened an office. About 1890 Dr. Emory became active in the Royal Templars of Temperance, accepting the office of grand secretary, and in 1898 went into the Dominion council as Dominion secretary, an office he held until five years ago, when an account of his advanced age he discontinued the work, retiring with an honorary degree. He acted as secretary of the investment board of the organization for many years, and his work in the Templars was always characterized by exactness and promptness that drew the admiration of his associates. Was Secretary of Doric Lodge Prominent for many years in the Masonic order, Dr. Emory served Doric lodge No. 382, as secretary for more than 35 years, and on the occasion of his 80th birthday four years was honoured by the lodge. His Masonic record was a lengthy one. On November 13, 1872, he was initiated into Burlington lodge, No. 165, in Burlington, and in 1885 became affiliated with Doric lodge. He became worshipful master of Doric lodge in 1890, and D.D.G.M. Hamilton district in 1897. In politics he supported the Liberal party. The deceased was also a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason, belonging to Murton lodge of Perfection, Rose Croix chapter, and Moore Consistory. Active in the work of the Scottish Rite, he had taken part. in the degrees for a period of 25 years. In the death of Dr. Emory, Centenary church loses one of its most devout workers. He had been a member for over half a century, and had served in many official capacities, including the board of sessions. Interested also in the Sunday school, he had, for a time, taught a large Bible class, and was a former assistant superintendent of the Sunday school. Two sons are left to mourn, Norman B. Emory, of London, Ont., and C. Vernon Emory in Chicago, also two brothers and a sister, Dr. Hunter Emory, of Porterville, Calif., W. A. Emory, former reeve of Burlington, and Mrs. Scott Land, of Denver, Colorado. Dr. Emory was married twice, his first marriage being to Miss Crosbie, of Burlington, and his second to Miss Margaret Edwards, of this city, who predeceased him several years ago. Dr. Emory will be buried in this city, the time of the funeral to be announced later. The Hamilton Spectator Fri, Mar 16, 1934 Page 7

  
  

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  Born - 16 Dec 1850 - Burlington, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada Occupation - Doctor - 1882 - Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - 16 Mar 1934 - Lakeland, Polk, Florida, United States  = Link to Google Earth