Dr. George More

1870 - 1965  (94 years)

• Name	George More
  Prefix	Dr.
  Born	2 Oct 1870	Mothererwell, Fullarton Twp., Perth Co, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  FindAGrave	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232522260
  Interesting	medicine, telephone, medical
  Military	WW1  [3]
  Occupation	1901	Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Physician - Doctor - Dr.
  Occupation	1916	Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada   [3]
  	physician and surgeon
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-49387
  Died	12 May 1965	Duncan, , British Columbia, Canada   [4]
  Buried	St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Duncan, , British Columbia, Canada   [4]
  Person ID	I49387	Generations
  Last Modified	7 Nov 2024

  
  

  Father	James MacKenzie More,   b. 1 Feb 1838, , Scotland ,   d. 18 Jul 1908, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Elizabeth Dymond,   b. 14 May 1842, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 4 Feb 1929, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 86 years)
  Family ID	F12852	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Enid Florence Ann Richards,   b. 11 Feb 1889, Whitchurch, , Devonshire, England ,   d. 1 Jan 1955, Duncan, , British Columbia, Canada  (Age 65 years)
  Married	26 Feb 1920	London, England
  Last Modified	12 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F299905	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  George More, M, D. This gentleman is one of the promising young physicians of Waterloo county. He has had a thorough schooling, and in addition to the affix, M.D., at the end of his name, he is entitled to sign the degrees of B.A, M.B. and M.C.P.S.O. His birth place is in the county of Perth, near St. Marys, where he was born in 1870. He acquired his preliminary instructions to fit him for a life of usefulness in the High School of St. Marys, and from there he entered the Toronto University where he honorably won the title of B.A. It was his intention at first to educate himself for a High School professor, but he subsequently espoused the study of medicine, and with a view to preparing himself for that calling he spent three years in the Toronto Medical School from which he emerged with honors and a diploma. In 1896 he succeeded Dr. A. F. Woodward, then a well known and successful physician of Hawksville. The change has not been a disappointment, for the young doctor has had fine success as a practitioner, enjoys a lucrative practice and has won the respect and confidence of all within his territory. On meeting Dr. More one is easily convinced of the truthfulness of the latter assertion, as he is a gentleman of high educational attainments and kind, pleasing address. He lives with his parents in a beautiful home in which he takes unusual pride, and endeavors to beautify whenever he is permitted an opportunity to do so. He and Peter Griemel of St. Clements, are joint owners in a telephone line which connects with the Bell Telephone line at that place. The phone is at Dr. More's residence, where communication can be had with the outside world. His field of practice extends to Heidelberg and St. Clements, which places he professionally visits on Thursdays and Saturdays of each week. The doctor still enjoys single blessedness. His father is a native of the north of Scotland, where he was born in 1848. He came to this country about. thirty-four years ago, and is to day one of the most respected and highly esteemed citizens of the village. The family espouse the Presbyterian religion. Waterloo County Chronicle 23 Jun 1898, p. 8 _____________ ST. CLEMENTS HOTEL This hotel is one of the most prominent landmarks of the village, being one of its largest brick structures. Mr. Peter B. Greyerbiehl is the landlord and proprietor. It was erected in 1881 upon the site of the old frame tavern which was built some time about the year 1840 by one, Adolph Schittler. This venerable building was removed to a lot about ten rods further east and is now owned and occupied by Mr. John Boegel as a sort of store house for shingles, etc. But I understand it is to be demolished in the spring to give place to a new residence that Mr. Boegel contemplates building. This old tavern did an immense business before the days of the railroad in Waterloo. It was the favorite halting place of the scores of teams on their way from far up North to Waterloo, Berlin, Galt, Dundas and Hamilton. The teamsters invariably made it a point to secure its warm hospitality for the night on their return trip. It was purchased by the late Joseph Greyerbiehl, father of the present proprietor, in 1863. He conducted the business until 1890 when it was purchased by the former. for the sum of $7,000. Notwithstanding the great decline in tavern traffic the property had made a remarkable increase in value, as the old stand bad been purchased by the father in 1863 for $1,800. At that time the license was $18 per annum. From that it increased to $30, then $60 and finally the present license is $90. The old gentleman died in 1893 in the 70 th year of his age. He was a popular landlord in his day, being well known from Goderich to Hamilton. The son, Peter B., previous to taking charge of the hotel was engaged in farming for twelve years, having occupied the farm now owned by Mr. Boegel rear the village. He was born a mile west of St. Clements in 1852, and in 1877 was married to Miss Margaret, daughter of the late Jacob Meyers well known farmer of Wellesley township. They have no children. At the time of his election, Mr. Greyerbiehl. was a staunch supporter of Mr. Joseph E. Seagram and is yet. He has never been ordered to pay a fine and many of his friends were somewhat puzzled to learn that he had been granted a license for only three months in 1898, but they were subsequently pleased to know that it had been again extended to the regular limit. He has made quite a number of modern improvements in the hotel since it came into his hands. The main building is 40x52 feet and two stories high,in addition to a wing 20x28 feet and two stories high. The upper story contains thirteen bed-rooms and eight spacious apartments downstairs. The house is very comfortably heated throughout with hot air and is lighted by acetylene gas. A convenient room has been set apart for the Bell telephone where communications can be had with all points in the country. This house affords more accommodation for horses than any other hotel in the county. There are three large stables, one bank and two frame, two large sheds and plenty of railing. About 150 horses can be accommodated. He keeps an orderly house and is always prepared to afford comfortable lodging and plenty of good food for those who may seek the protecting shelter of his roof. Mr. Greyerbiehl is also the owner of other valuable property in this vicinity, including which is the handsome brick residence and offices formerly owned by the late Louis Kroetch. A portion of it is now occupied by Dr. George More as a drug store and consultation rooms. Greyerbiebl was also given a good common school education including instructions for one year in St Jerome's College, Berlin. Waterloo County Chronicle 24 Nov 1898, p. 8 _________________ DR MORE'S DRUG STORE. A bran[d] new feature for St. Clements and a convenience that must be regarded as almost indispensable in any community is the establishment above designated. The stock of drugs, which is well assorted, fresh and new, was opened out in a neatly arranged room in the brick building a few doors east of the post office several weeks ago. In addition to the drugs and medicines there is quite a fine display of toilet articles, perfumery, fancy soaps, etc. As Dr. More, whose residence is in Hawksville, has quite a practice in this vicinity and is here almost daily to attend those who require medical treatment the convenience of the drugstore becomes apparent, and people needing physicians' prescriptions carefully compounded are not now subjected to the extra expense and trouble of going out of their own neighborhood for that purpose when they can procure it from thoroughly experienced hands so much nearer their own doors. The CHRONICLE scribe is pleased to note that the Dr. is meeting with such flattering encouragement as to be induced to introduce this new and convenient feature in this community. We hope and believe it is a successful venture. Waterloo County Chronicle, 24 Nov 1898 pg 8 __________________ MORE, GEORGE A son of James More from Ross Shire, Scotland, and Elizabeth Dymond of Galt, was born at Motherwell, Fullarton township, Ont. on October 5, 1870. He attended the High School at St. Marys, and then entered the University of Toronto where he received his B. A. degree in 1893, and his degree in medicine in 1896. He took postgraduate courses in New York in 1900 and in London, England, in 1919. In the year he graduated he commenced practice at Hawkesville, which he describes in a letter: "The village at that time was quite active. It was an English speaking district - and had a grist mill, woolen factory, tannery, and saw mill" He purchased the practice of Dr. A. F. Woodward, and later established a dispensary in St. Clemens. In April 1906 when he sold out to Dr. Weidenhammer, the Daily Telegraph commented: Dr. More has sold out his practice to Dr. Fred Weidenhammer of Waterloo, who will take possession of it this week. The office will remain at the old stand, as Dr. Weidenhammer has also bought the property. Dr. More has worked up an excellent practice in the village and surrounding country. He came to this place about nine years ago when but a young man, and much credit is due the doctor for his success while in our midst. He will be greatly missed in our burg. In 1907 he moved to British Columbia and eventually settled in the Cowichan Valley near Duncan, on Vancouver Island. He continued to carry on some practice, and drive his car until his death on May 12, 1965 at 94 years of age. During the First World War he served in the Royal Canadian Medical Corps from June 1916 to July 1919. He was Senior Medical officer at Seaford Camp in 1917, and Adjutant to No. l Canadian General Hospital at Etaples, France, in 1918, He was a member of the usual professional and fraternal organizations, In. 1957 as the oldest practising physician in B. C. he was made a life member of the B. C. College of Physicians and Surgeons. His special interests apart from his profession were golf and reading. A letter which he wrote to Dr. J. T. McCullough of Elmira is in the archives of the W. H. S. Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925, 1986 ______________ DR. GEORGE MORE DUNCAN - Funeral service for the late Dr. George More, who died Wednesday, will be held at Hirst's Funeral Chapel on Monday, May 17, at 2 p.m. Rev. W. E. Greenhalgh will officiate, prior to cremation. Dr. More, at 94 years of age, was the oldest medical practi- tioner in British Columbia, and posibly throughout the whole of Canada. possibly throughout the whole He is survived by two nephews, Professor H. More, Doctor of Pathology at Queens University and George Kenneth More of Kitchener, Ont. His two nieces, Evelyn More and Mrs. Lillian Skelton also reside at Kitchener. Nanaimo Daily News Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada · Friday, May 14, 1965 ____________ Ex-District Doctor Dies At Age 94 Dr. George More, a former Hawkesville doctor and the oldest practising doctor in British Columbia, died Wednesday at Duncan, Vancouver Island. He was 94. Dr. More was active until his death. He continued to drive his car and carry on a limited practice. He was born at Kirkton Oct. 5, 1879, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James J. R. MacKenzie More. He graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1896 and set up a practice in Hawkesville. While there, he treated the grandparents of Opposition Leader Diefenbaker. His patients included Heidelberg, St. Clements, Bamberg and Wallenstein families. He moved to British Columbia in 1906 where he continued his practice until he died. He was predeceased by his wife, Enid, in 1955, and by his only son Randall. Among his survivors are two nephews, Dr. Robert Hall More, Kingston, and Kenneth More, Kitchener, and two nieces, Evelyn More and Mrs. W. T. Skelton, Kitchener. The funeral will be held Monday at Hurst Funeral Home, Duncan, B.C. Kitchener-Waterloo Record Kitchener, Ontario, Canada · Thursday, May 13, 1965

  
  

• Sources

  [S160] Census - ON, Waterloo, Wellesley Twp. - 1901, Wellesley E-3 Page 11. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration. Name: George More Sex: Male Birth Date: 05 Oct 1870 Birthplace: Fullarton, Perth, Ontario, Canada Father's Name: James More - farmer - Fullarton Mother's Name: Elizabeth Diamond [S157] Military - Canada - World War I - Attestation papers. Name:George More Age:43 Birth Date:5 Oct 1871 Birth Location:Metherwell, Perth Co, Ontario Residence:St Marys, Ontario Military Date:1914-1918 Mother: Elizabeth More Next of Kin:Elizabeth More Next of Kin Relationship:Mother Regiment Number:817916 Occ: physician & Surgeon Res: St. Marys [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/232522260.

  
  

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  Born - 2 Oct 1870 - Mothererwell, Fullarton Twp., Perth Co, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Physician - Doctor - Dr. - 1901 - Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - physician and surgeon - 1916 - Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada Married - 26 Feb 1920 - London, England Died - 12 May 1965 - Duncan, , British Columbia, Canada Buried - - St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Duncan, , British Columbia, Canada  = Link to Google Earth