John Ellis Near

1844 - 1929  (84 years)

• Name	John Ellis Near
  Born	8 Dec 1844	Belwood, Nichol Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	1891	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Safe Maker
  Residence	1891	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [4]
  	Methodist
  Occupation	1901	Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  	Rope Maker
  Occupation	1911	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Finisher, Furniture
  Residence	1911	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [2]
  	Methodist
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-91681
  Died	25 Oct 1929	Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [5]
  	Cause: Cause: Chronic Arteriosclerosis (2 years) - Cardiac Failure (4 days)
  Buried	27 Oct 1929	Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [3]
  Person ID	I91681	Generations
  Last Modified	12 May 2024

  
  

  Family	Elizabeth Jane Monahan,   b. 12 Jun 1851, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 20 Dec 1927, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 76 years)
  Married	12 Jan 1871	West Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario   [6]
  Children	1. Diana Near,   b. 1871, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   2. Katherine Dianne Ellis Near,   b. 14 Nov 1871, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 13 Feb 1949, Big Valley, , Alberta, Canada  (Age 77 years)   3. Sarah Ann Near,   b. 1872, Belwood, Nichol Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   4. William Near,   b. 1873, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Anderson Near,   b. 25 May 1876, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   6. Albert Near,   b. 15 Sep 1877, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1935  (Age 57 years)   7. Maria Near,   b. 4 Jul 1878, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   8. Minnie M. Near,   b. 4 Jul 1878, , Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1 Dec 1962  (Age 84 years)   9. Caroline E. "Carrie" Near,   b. 2 Sep 1880, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   10. Wallace Near,   b. 29 Jul 1883, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. Yes, date unknown   11. Pearl Blanche Near,   b. 16 Oct 1885, West Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario ,   d. 1981  (Age 95 years)   12. Alice Gertrude Near,   b. 26 Mar 1889, , Ontario, Canada ,   d. 1958  (Age 68 years)
  Last Modified	13 May 2024
  Family ID	F23854	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  JOHN NEAR DIES AFTER ILLNESS LASTING A YEAR Served As Caretaker Of Grandview School For Many Years; Was In His 85th Year John Near who for over 25 years has been a resident of Preston, who until illness about a year ago prevented him continuing his duties was caretaker of Grandview school, passed away at his home, 953 Moore street, this morning at 6: 15 o'clock. He was in his 85th year. Altho he did not take an active part in town affairs, the late Mr. Near always evinced a keen interest in what was going on about the community. Prior to coming to Preston he lived at Doon for many years and previous to that farmed in Garafaxa township. Keenly interested in sports in his younger days, Mr. Near followed with interest the progress of local baseball teams. He was an ardent hunter. He was a member of the United Church and at one time belonged to the 1.0.0.F. Mrs. Near predeceased him two years ago, while one daughter. Mrs. W. J. Tyler, died about nine years ago. There are surviving five daughters and four sons. They are Mrs. John Uttley, Alberta. Mrs. J. H. Maffin, Galt, Mrs. Theo. Winn, Preston, Mrs. E. H. Wildfong, Preston, Mrs. Charles Gingerich, Preston, William of Kitchener, Anderson at home in Preston, Albert of Preston and Wallace also of Preston. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from the late residence at the above address. Services will be conducted by Rev. R. M. Geiger, pastor of the United church, after which interment will be made in Preston cemetery. The Daily Record 25 Oct 1929 pg 3

  
  

• Sources

  [S86] Census - ON, Waterloo, Waterloo South - 1901, Waterloo (South/Sud) G-2 Page 8. [S1669] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1911, Div. 23 Page 1. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link . In Loving Memory Of/ John Ellis Near/ Died Oct. 25, 1929/ In His 85th Year/ Elizabeth Jane/ Monahan/ Beloved Wife Of John E. Near/ Died Dec. 20, 1927/ In Her 77th Year/ At Rest/ Near. [S2560] aaaWaterloo Township South 1891, Sect. 1 Page 57. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration. Name:John Ellis Near Gender:Male Birth Year:abt 1845 Birth Place:Bellwood, Ontario Age at Death:84 Death Date:25 Oct 1929 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration. Name:John Near Age:26 Birth Date:abt 1845 Birth Place:Canada Marriage Date:12 Jan 1871 Marriage County or District:Wellington Father:Henry Near Mother:Margaret Near Spouse:Elizabeth Monaghan Spouse's Age:20 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1851 Spouse Birth Place:Canada Spouse Father:John Monahan Spouse Mother:Catherine Monahan

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 8 Dec 1844 - Belwood, Nichol Twp., Wellington, Ontario, Canada Married - 12 Jan 1871 - West Garafraxa Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario Occupation - Safe Maker - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Methodist - 1891 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Rope Maker - 1901 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Occupation - Finisher, Furniture - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Residence - Methodist - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Died - Cause: Cause: Chronic Arteriosclerosis (2 years) - Cardiac Failure (4 days) - 25 Oct 1929 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 27 Oct 1929 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth