Mary Mogk

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• Name: Maria Mogk
• Name: Mary Gibson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-130380
• Residence: 1871, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Factory Hand
• Residence: 1881, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1926, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Mr. and Mn. H. J. Gibson Victims of Sunday Crash in South; Daughter Is Injured

DOUBLE FUNERAL. WILL BE HELD IN ELMIRA SUNDAY

Were Motoring to California, Mrs. Gibson, 74, Dies Sunday; Mr. Gibson, 79, Succumbs Tuesday.


Injuries received in a car accident at Gallop, New Mexico, on Sunday were fatal to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Gibson of Elmira. News of the tragedy reached Elmira Sunday evening when it was learned that Mrs. Gibson had been killed. Her husband succumbed to injuries on Tuesday.

Particulars of the accident are still unknown.

Mr. and Mrs. Gibson, 79 and 74 years of age respectively, were returning to California with their daughter, Mrs. C. E. Woodhull, who had been visiting at her Elmira home, when the accident occurred. They left Elmira two weeks ago today. Mrs. Woodhull was at first reported seriously hurt but is now on her way back to Elmira.

Dr. C. E. Gibson of .Elmira and Byrl Gibson of Toronto, sons of the accident victims, left for New Mexico Sunday evening. Word was received from them on Wednesday morning telling of Mr. Gibson's death.

The remains are being brought back to Elmira. A double funeral will be held on Sunday afternoon, with definite time and other arrangements still to be made.

Mr. Gibson was born in England Coming to Canada. he first conducted a hotel at Schomberg before settling in Elmira about 47 years ago. He served as assessor and tax collector in Elmira at one time but was a carriage painter by trade. One brother, Tom, and one sister, Mrs. Peaker, predeceased him. Mr. Gibson was in his 79th year.

Mrs. Gibson was born in Elmira, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Casper Mogk. She spent part of her early life in Waterloo and Drumbo and the past few years along with Mr. Gibson, with their daughter at Culver, California. Mrs. Gibson was in her 74th year.

Surviving are two sons, Dr. Ellsworth of Elmira and Byrl of Toronto, and one daughter. Mrs. Woodhull.

Two sisters and one brother of Mrs. Gibson also survive. They are Mrs. Fred Eitel of Preston and Mrs. A. Winger of Elmira and Harry Mogk of Detroit.

Mary — Henry James Gibson. Henry was born 4 Mar 1859, Whitchurch Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Oct 1937, Gallup, McKinley, New Mexico, United States; was buried , Elmira Union Cemetery, Elmira, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-163428

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• Military: WW1
• Residence: Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25611
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mail Clerk, Train
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1918, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; railroad mail service
• Residence: 1955, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada

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• Military: WW1 - Canadian Air Force
• Name: C. E. Gibson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25612P
• Occupation: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Elected Office: 1946, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor of Elmira

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Tribute Paid to Dr. Gibson, Many Attend Last Rites Sun.

People from all walks of life filled St. James Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon for the funeral of the late Dr. C. E. Gibson, Mayor of Elmira for the past nine and a half years. Dr. Gibson died Thursday night in K-W Hospital, following a heart seizure in his office earlier in the day. He had been in ill health for about two weeks and had several minor attacks prior to a serious attack late Thursday night. His attending physician was Dr. LeRoy Wagner of Elmira. A native of Schomberg, Ont., and son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Gibson, Dr. Gibson attended Kitchener-Waterloo Collegiate and was a commissioned officer in the Canadian Air Force during World War I. Following the First Great War he attended the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, University of Toronto and after his graduation he set up practice in Elmira. His marriage to Hilda Fraser Small, who survives took place in 1930. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Charles (Irene) Woodhull of Windsor and one brother, Byrle H., of Toronto. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church since he has resided in Elmira. He and his sister donated the amplifying system used for the chimes in memory of their parents. He was never on town council as a councillor but was elected to the mayoralty in 1946. He was returned by acclamation each succeeding year except in 1950 when he contested the election and won. An active sportsman, he was manager of the Elmira Polar Kings hockey team since their organization and accompanied them on nearly all their trips. He had just returned from a fishing trip in the North Bay area a week before his death. He was vice-president of the North Waterloo Liberal association for the past 30 years and was several times nominated as Liberal candidate but refrained from running. He was a member of the Elmira Public Utilities Commission, the Community Service Club, the Board of Trade and the Elmira Branch Canadian Legion. In 1948 he was vice-president of the Elmira Old Boys Reunion Association. Many hours of his own personal time were given during the building of the arena and he was chairman of the Elmira Memorial Arena Commission. The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor Saturday and Sunday morning when it was removed to St. James Church. Burial was in Elmira Cemetery. Rev. Lloyd Kalbfleisch of Neustadt conducted services Sunday. Rev. Kalbfleisch had been pastor of St. James for 26 years and a good friend of Dr. Gibson. The theme used by Rev. Kalbfleisch was Matthew 22: 21 "They say unto him, Caesar's then saith he, unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's." Rev. Kalbfleisch traced Dr. Gibson's life and paid tribute to the services to the community the late mayor had rendered. Many floral tributes from residents of Elmira and district were displayed. Pallbearers were Alvin Brubacher, Clare Brubacher, Herbert Ainsworth, Otto Weppler, H. W. Fraser and C. Patterson. Honorary pallbearers included members of the Town Council; they were Reeve H. L. Weichel, deputy reeve A. J. Hoffer, Councillors R. J. Cousineau, O. W. Klinck, F. G. Howard, H. V. Howlett and R. J. Taylor.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, May 26, 1955

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Many Civic Leaders Pay Tribute to Late Dr. Gibson

Tribute was paid the late Elmira Mayor, Dr. C. E. Gibson by members of the council and by members of the community as a whole after the hearing of his death. "In the passing of our esteemed Mayor, Dr. C. Ellsworth Gibson, I know that I am expressing the sentiments of the members of town council, all the citizens of Elmira and district, when I say that his death came as a distinct shock to the community," said Reeve H. L. Weichel. In his capacity as Chief Magistrate of this town he was devoted to the duties of his office and displayed a variety of gifts. The ability to meet many problems facing a man in his position during the past decade were recognized and deeply appreciated by all, said Reeve Weichel. The keen interest which he exercised in sport will be sadly missed. In short - his kindly counsel in municipal life - his outstanding service to the community will stand as a living tribute to his great zeal and energy put forth in our behalf, he said. "We thank God for having endowed him with so many fine talents and feel that Elmira and the community are much richer because Dr. Gibson lived and served in Elmira, Mr. Weichel said. Adding Dr. Gibson was a public spirited citizen in the true sense of the word and was held in high and affectionate esteem by all who were privileged to know him. Councillor W. A. Lichty said that Dr. Gibson's death was a great loss to the community and that he was one of the most qualified citizens for the position he held as chief magistrate of the town of Elmira. Councillor R. J. Cousineau said Elmira will not have a more qualified Mayor for some time to come than the late Dr. Gibson. "I can proudly say he was a very close personal friend," he said. H. A. Blair, chairman of the board of health said "We've never had a mayor like him for the work accomplished when he was in office." F. C. Forwell, vice-chairman of the Elmira District High School board said Elmira lost a very valuable citizen when Dr. Gibson died. "We never had a mayor that was so generous with his personal time devoted to civic projects," Mr. Forwell said. Owen Watt, president of the Elmira Junior Chamber of Commerce said that "Dr. Gibson was held in high esteem by the Jaycees, not only in Elmira but in the district." "He will be a hard man to replace," Mr. Watt said.

Elmira Signet, Thursday, May 26, 1955

C. married Hilda Fraser Small 1930. Hilda was born 13 Feb 1903, Fergus, Nichol Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1988; was buried , Belsyde Cemetery, Fergus, Wellington Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Irene Jane Woodhull
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-194745
• Residence: 1911, Elmira, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1929, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
• Residence: 1955, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada

Irene married Charles Emard Woodhull 13 Nov 1929, , Lucas Co., Ohio, USA. Charles was born 25 May 1886, Strathroy, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]