Rev. Emil Burn: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

Rev. Emil Burn was born 9 Oct 1866, La Chaux-de-Fonds, , Neuchâtel, Switzerland; died 1 Dec 1943, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209663243
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-145026
Occupation: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student Minister
Residence: 1891, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

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Rev. Emil Burn Dies At Milverton Home

MILVERTON, Dec. 1. (CP)- Death of Rev. Emil Burn, here to-day terminated a ministry of more than 50 years. He retired in 1938 after serving Evangelical churches in Milverton, Zurich, Elmwood, Hanover, New Hamburg, Port Elgin, Sebringville, Tavistock, Crediton, Waterloo, and Arnprior Milverton is 19 miles north of Stratford.

Kitchener Daily Record Wed, Dec 01, 1943 Page 3

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FORMER WATERLOO MINISTER MOVED
Capacity Congregations At Milverton Honor Rev. Emil Burn

MILVERTON, May 9. Rev. Emil Burn. pastor of the Evangelical church at Milverton for the past six years, who has recently been transferred to the Zurich appointment, preached his farewell sermons yesterday, when the church was filled to capacity at both services. Special music was offered by the choir and a Mother's Day service was observed in the morning. The church was tastefully arranged with spring flowers for the occasion. Evening services in the various churches of the village were withdrawn out of compliment to Mr. Burn.

Sincere regret was expressed throughout the community when it was learned that Mr. Burn had been moved to a new appointment. During his sojourn here he has made many friends.

Mr. Burn was born at La Chaux De Fonds. Neuchatel, Switzerland. and came to Canada about 55 years ago with his parents, settling in Parry Sound district. He received his education at the Evangelical Church University in the State of Illinois. During his 41 years of Christian service he has ministered at various places, including Hanover. his first field: Elmwood, New Hamburg. Sebringville, Tavistock, Crediton, Waterloo, Port Elgin, Arnprior and Milverton. Mr. Burn married Miss Hauch of Kitchener.

For a number of years Mr. Burn. was presiding elder of the Hanover district and for the past two years has been president of the Milverton Ministerial Association. Rev. J. G. Burn. of Chesley, and Rev. J. Burn. of Lisbon, the latter being recently moved to Pembroke, are brothers

Kitchener Daily Record Mon, May 09, 1932 Page 2

Emil married Lydia Graeb 12 Jul 1893, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Lydia (daughter of Johannes "John" Graeb and Catherine Ochs) was born 5 Feb 1869, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Apr 1958, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Lieutenant Eldon Burn was born Aug 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
3. Betty Burn was born 1899; died 1981; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
4. L. Albert Burn was born 1902; died Yes, date unknown.
5. Thusnelda Hilda Burn was born 9 Aug 1904, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1930, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 2

Lieutenant Eldon Burn

(1.Emil¹) was born Aug 1893, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.

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Military: WW1
Residence: Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224578
Occupation: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Salesman, Grocer
Residence: 1911, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical
Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Lieutenant
Residence: Abt 1916, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Military:
In September 1918 he was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross by King George.

3.
Betty Burn (1.Emil¹) was born 1899; died 1981; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.
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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189569
4.
L. Albert Burn (1.Emil¹) was born 1902; died Yes, date unknown.
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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189571

Thusnelda Hilda Burn

(1.Emil¹) was born 9 Aug 1904, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 5 Aug 1930, Milverton, Mornington Twp., Perth Co., Ontario; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Hilda Burns
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-189567

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Death of Hilda Burn

Many New Hamburg friends were grieved to learn of the untimely death of Miss Hilda Burn, who passed away at the home of her parents. Rev. and Mrs. Emil Burn, a former pastor of the Evangelical Church here at Milverton on Tuesday, in her 26th year. Miss Bum was taken ill with typhoid fever while training as nurse in the hospital at Rochester. She was recuperating at her home in Milverton when she was seized with a fatal heart attack. There survives her parents, one sister and four brothers, all of whom reside in New York State. The funeral will be held on Friday from the family residence at Milverton to the Hespeler cemetery for interment

New Hamburg Independent, August 8, 1930