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Charles Frederick Beck[1, 2]

Male 1850 - 1943  (93 years)


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  • Name Charles Frederick Beck 
    Born 15 Feb 1850  Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] 
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/284377831 
    Interesting fish farming 
    Name Karl Friedrich "Charles" Beck 
    Residence 1861  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [10] 
    Lutheran 
    Residence 1871  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7] 
    C. Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1876  Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    general dealer 
    Residence 1876  Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Ordained 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Residence 1881  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [8] 
    Weslyan Methodist 
    Occupation 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Laborer 
    Residence 1891  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [11] 
    Lutheran 
    Occupation 1901  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Laborer 
    Occupation 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Gardner, Farm 
    Residence 1911  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [9] 
    Methodist 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-52831 
    Died 29 Dec 1943  Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Cause: Natural Causes - Heart Failure 
    Buried Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Person ID I52831  Generations
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 

    Father Friedrich "Frederick" Beck,   b. 21 Sep 1818, Berlin, , Berlin, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Jun 1906, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Emily Charlotte Lawson,   b. 3 Jul 1816, Delhi, Norfolk Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Aug 1889, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Family ID F224462  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sarah Ellen Barber,   b. Feb 1855, , Wales, United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Dec 1921, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 66 years) 
    Married 1 Nov 1876  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Children 
     1. Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" Beck,   b. 8 Oct 1877, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 26 Apr 1947  (Age 69 years)
     2. Edith Emily Beck,   b. 27 Jan 1879, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 9 Dec 1964  (Age 85 years)
     3. Gertrude Mary Beck,   b. 4 Mar 1881, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1927  (Age 45 years)
     4. Sarah Nona "Nonie" Beck,   b. 29 Jun 1883, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1963, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     5. George Frederick Beck,   b. 26 Apr 1885, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Mar 1886, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     6. Joseph W. Beck,   b. 6 Dec 1887, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1959  (Age 71 years)
     7. William Joseph Beck,   b. 6 Dec 1887, Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Dr. Charles Lawson "Todd" Beck,   b. 17 Apr 1895, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Feb 1964, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years)
    Last Modified 10 Jul 2025 
    Family ID F13631  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • County Pioneer Passes at Blair

      Charles F. Beck, 94, Was Fish Culturist

      PRESTON, Dec. 29-Death called one of Waterloo County's oldest pioneer residents when Charles F. Beck, 94, passed away at his home in Blair at two o'clock this morning. He was born at Doon in 1850, the son of the late Frederick Beck and Emily Lawson. His was one of the pioneer families of Waterloo County, which came from Rochester, N.Y.. to settle in Doon more than a century ago. His mother was a United Empire Loyalist.

      Mr. Beck was one of the pioneers in fish culture. His chief hobbies were the violin and horticulture.

      The pioneer man had been a life long district resident and had resided in Blair for the past 66 years. His wife Sarah Barber, predeceased him 22 years ago.

      Two sons and three daughters survive. They are Dr. C. L. Beck of Kitchener, and W. Joseph Beck of Blair; Elizabeth, at home; Nona of Toronto; and Mrs. E. B. Jost, also of Toronto. There are four grand-children.

      The remains are resting at Mr. Beck's residence In Blair, from where the funeral will be held Friday at 2:30 pm Interment will take place in the Blair Cemetery.

      Kitchener-Waterloo Record - Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Wed, Dec 29, 1943 Page 12

  • Sources 
    1. [S57] Vit - ON - Birth Registration.
      George Frederick Beck Born: 26 Apr 1885 County: Waterloo Father: Charles Beck Mother: Sarah Barber

    2. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 9 Nov 1876.
      01 Nov 1876 By Pastor Wurster in Preston, Charles F. Beck of Doon was married to Sarah E. Barber of Puslinch.

    3. [S34] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Blair CC#4501 Internet Link.
      In loving memory of / Charles F. Beck / 1850- 1943 / Sarah Ellen Barber / beloved wife of / Charles F. Beck / died Dec. 29, 1921 / aged 65 years

    4. [S86] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1901, Waterloo (South/Sud) G-2 Page 14.

    5. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Charles F Beck Born: Waterloo Township Age: 26 Born: abt 1850 Father: Frederick Beck Mother: Emiline Beck Spouse: Sarah E Barber Age: 21 Born: abt 1855 born: Wales, England Father: George Barber Mother: Maurice Barber married 1 Nov 1876 married: Wellington, Puslinch

    6. [S131] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1851, Div 5 Pg 9.

    7. [S604] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1871, Div. 3, Pg. 29.

    8. [S178] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1881, Waterloo S. Twp. 1881 Div 3 Page 38.

    9. [S272] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1911, Div. 7 Page 12.

    10. [S1946] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo Twp. - 1861 (South Division), Div. 2 Page 13.

    11. [S2560] aaaWaterloo Township South 1891, Sect. 1 Page 13.

    12. [S3297] Missouri Synod, U.S., Lutheran Church records, 1851-1973.
      NameKarl Friedrich Beck
      Baptism Age0
      Record TypeBaptism
      Birth Date15 Feb 1850
      Baptism Date1 Jan 1851
      Baptism ChurchSt. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church
      Baptism PlacePreston, Ontario, Canada
      FatherFriedrich Beck
      MotherAmalia Beck

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Feb 1850 - Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1861 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - C. Presbyterian - 1871 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - general dealer - 1876 - Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1876 - Doon (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Nov 1876 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOrdained - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Weslyan Methodist - 1881 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Lutheran - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer - 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Gardner, Farm - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Natural Causes - Heart Failure - 29 Dec 1943 - Blair (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Blair Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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