Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Johann "John" Lips

Male 1858 - 1898  (40 years)


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  • Name Johann "John" Lips 
    Born 5 Nov 1858  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/79580414 
    Name John Lips 
    Residence 1887  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-52054 
    Died 14 Dec 1898  Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Lisbon United Cemetery, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I52054  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Carl "Charles" Lips,   b. 30 Apr 1834, , Mecklinburg Schwerin, Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 Feb 1897, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 62 years) 
    Mother Dorothea E. "Dora" Ebert,   b. 14 Jun 1832, , Germany Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Aug 1920, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Family ID F7827  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Catherine "Katie" Hill,   b. 19 Dec 1862, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 11 Jan 1887  Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Children 
     1. Harry C. Lips,   b. 28 Aug 1890, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     2. Clarissa Lips,   b. 4 May 1892, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Mar 1920, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 27 years)
     3. Margaret Hilda "Hilda" Lips,   b. 1894,   d. 1977  (Age 83 years)
     4. Hilda M. Lips,   b. 4 Apr 1894, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Ada Adeline Lips,   b. 1 Mar 1896, Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Charles Gordon Lips,   b. 18 Jul 1897, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1965  (Age 67 years)
    Last Modified 26 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F13428  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • John Lips.

      Among Wellesley village's careful business men stands prominently the name of Mr. Lips. He was born in 1874, being the son of Charles Lips of the township of Wilmot. Prior to engaging in his present business he carried on the boot and shoe business for nine years. After this he purchased his present stock and property, the latter consisting of a storeroom and dwelling house. He also owns the bakery, but he leases that department. There is also a barber shop in connection, where everything in the tonsorial line is done in the most satisfactory style. Mr. Lips' store is headquarters for ice cream and other refreshing delicacies during the hot summer months. In the former he has the reputation of making a fine article. He also makes a specialty of tropical and domestic fruits in season.

      His grocery stock is complete in every detail, there being staple and fancy groceries in large supply constantly on band. He also endeavors to have on hand a big supply of good, fresh bread to accommodate his customers or others who happen to require the staff of life. He also has a fine line of confectionery and other nic nacs. The best and most popular brands of flour will be found at his store. In addition be keeps a full supply of school books, stationery, &c, also quite a line of straw hats. Despite the fact that Mr. Lips has experienced a good deal of sickness in his business career, he has supported his family and built up a successful trade, and is to-day one of the responsible business men of the village. Mrs. Lips is a daughter of the late Hillary Hill, one of the pioneers of Wellesley.

      Waterloo County Chronicle, 21 Jul 1898, p. 8

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      DEATH OF JOHN LIPS\emdash
      It is our sad duty this week to report the death of Mr. John Lips, who took his departure for the better world last Wednesday, the 14th inst, at the age of 40 years. He had been ailing for a long time past and his death was not unexpected. The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon to the Evangelical Cemetery at Lisbon where the remains were interred. Mr. Lips who was one of Wellesley's most respected citizens leaves a widow and five children to mourn their loss. They have the sympathy of the community in their sad affliction.

      Waterloo County Chronicle, 22 Dec 1898, p. 1


  • Sources 
    1. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      John Sipes, b. 14 Dec 1898 Wellesley Village, occ: grocer, b. Waterloo Co., cause: caries of the spine 3 years, age 40 years

    2. [S7] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Berliner Journal (1859-1917), 27 Jan 1887.
      11 Jan 1887 Catharina Hill and John Lips, both of Wellesley village, were married by Preacher L. Wittich, Philipsburg.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 5 Nov 1858 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1887 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 11 Jan 1887 - Philipsburg, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 14 Dec 1898 - Wellesley Village, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Lisbon United Cemetery, Lisbon, North Easthope Twp., Perth Co., Ontario Link to Google Earth
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