William August Lackner

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• Elected Office: Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; councillor Wellesley Township
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• Name: Wilhelm Lackner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32306
• Immigration: 1839, , Canada
• Occupation: 1850, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; wagonmaker
• Occupation: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wagon Maker
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Naturalization: 1852
• Occupation: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Gentleman
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

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The death of Mr. William A. Lackner at Berlin last Friday removes one of the early settlers of Wellesley township. He was in business in Hawkesville many years ago, then went extensively into farming and thoroughbred stock raising. He was in the council five or six years, president of the Wellesley Agricultural Society and held other positions of trust. He is survived by a widow, four sons and two daughters, among the sons being Dr. Lackner, M. L A.

Wellesley Maple Leaf, November 8, 1906

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Mr. William A. Lacknor of this town, father of Dr. H. G. Lackner, M.P.P., died at his home on Queen street on Friday afternoon. The deceased was in splendid health almost up to the hour of his death, when he was stricken with apoplexy in the morning and he never regained consciousness.

The deceased was in his 80th year and was a pioneer of Wellesley township, where he resided the greater portion of his life, being one of its earliest settlers. He conducted a wagon business for some years, and then engaged. extensively in farming,owning 475acres at one time. He moved to Berlin about eight years ago.

The deceased is survived by a widow, four sons and two daughters.

Berlin Telegraph Newspaper

William — Christina Spies. Christina (daughter of Frederick Spies and Christina Bender) was born 4 Jul 1855, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Jan 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

William married Julianna Elisabeth Diefenbacher 31 Dec 1850, Greenbush (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Julianna was born CALC 20 Sep 1827, Rohrbach, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; died 6 Apr 1893, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-32308
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Zion Church
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Carder, Felt Factory
• Residence: 1921, 5 Otto St., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Evangelical

William married ? Bef 1921. ? was born Abt 1896; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-292776
• Residence: 1851, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Business: 46 Woodside Ave., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Table Company
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• Interesting: business, medical, building, life story, politics
• Name: H. G. Lackner
• Name: Heinrich George Lackner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28157P
• Historic Building: Abt 1860, 34 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; The Shoemaker-Lackner House
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; physician
• House of Industry and Refuge: 1881; served as House Doctor
• Occupation: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Physican
• Residence: 1881, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Elected Office: 1886, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor - Berlin
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Medical Doctor
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Committee Membership: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Berlin Public School Board
• Residence: 1897, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; physician
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor, Physican
• Residence: 1921, 34 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: Bef 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor, mayor, sheriff and politician

Notes:

Dr. Henry George Lackner, whose father was a German pioneer farmer, was an early general practitioner who had the esteem and affection of countless patients throughout Western Ontario. He served two generations with immense ability, tireless energy, keen insight and understanding.

Born in Hawkesville in 1851, he graduated from the Toronto School of Medicine in 1876. On graduating from the University of Toronto he was awarded the Starr gold medal and the first silver medal - the only doctor in Ontario at that time to win both medals on graduation. He practiced in Berlin for almost half a century, was for many years Medical Officer of Health and physician to the House of Refuge.

He was a member of the town council and mayor for six years. A Conservative, he represented North Waterloo in the Ontario Legislature. He was sheriff of Waterloo County from 1912 until his death.

Four generations of Lackners have been outstanding members of the medical profession

Waterloo County Hall of Fame

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Lackner, Dr. Henry of the town of Berlin, Ontario, was born on the 25th day of December, 1851, at Hawksville, in the township of Wellesley, Waterloo county, Ontario. His ancestors were very worthy German people, and his parents came from Baden, Germany, in 1839. Arriving in Canada they wended their way to the township of Wellesley, where William Lackner, the father of our subject undertook farming. But he did not farm in the plodding way, and upon a mediocre scale. In due time he became a thriving and leading agriculturist, and besides his success in this way, engaged himself largely in stock-raising. The old homestead now contains nearly four hundred acres of the finest agricultural land in Ontario. Our subject's father has been the holder of several municipal and other public offices in the township and county. His son, Henry George, attended the public school until the age of fourteen years, when he obtained a scholarship at matriculation examination at the Berlin Grammar School. He attended this institution for two years, when he commenced the profession of teaching. He taught two of the best public schools in the county, from 1868 to 1872 inclusive. Subsequently he attended the Toronto School of Medicine for four years, and in 1876 he obtained his license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Ont., by passing an honorary examination. He also graduated in medicine at the Toronto University. In the same year he obtained the degree of M.B. with honours, and took the Starr gold medal and the first University silver medal (1876). He at once commenced practice of his profession in the town of Berlin in 1876, and has been there ever since in practice. Every young practitioner finds difficulty in building up his practice, and in the beginning the same labour awaited our subject ; but he was persistent, and he had his heart in his work, and now he enjoys high repute for professional skill, and has established for himself a most valuable practice. He was appointed physician to the House of Industry and Refuge for the county of Waterloo (1881), and medical health officer for the town of Berlin in 1884. He holds both of these positions at this time. In religion he is a member of the Lutheran Church. He married in 1880 Helen A. Mackie, eldest daughter of John A. Mackie, J.P., who is at present the oldest established general merchant in the County of Waterloo.

A cyclopaedia of Canadian biography: being chiefly men of the time. A collection of persons distinguished in professional and political life; leaders in the commerce and industry of Canada, and successful pioneers by George McLean Rose Rose Pub. Co., 1886 - 807 pages

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Lackner, Dr. H. G., physician, surgeon, and coroner. Was born in the county, 1851.

Illustrated Atlas of the County of Waterloo, H. Parsel & Co., Toronto - 1881

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H. G. Lackner, Mayor 1886-7.

Henry George Lackner, M. D. -M. P. P., was born in Hawkesville in 1851. He received his education in the Waterloo and Berlin Grammar Schools and taught school successfully from 1868 to 1872; subsequently attending the Toronto School of Medicine. He received his license to practice in 1876, graduating with honors. The doctor has always taken a deep interest in Berlin. He was elected mayor in 1886, having a plurality of votes over both his opponents. In the year following, he was elected by acclamation. He was also mayor in 1893. He contested North Waterloo in the Conservative interests and was elected in 1898 to the Ontario Legislature which position he still holds.

Official souvenir of the celebration of cityhood, July 17th 1912, Berlin, Ontario, The German Printing and Publishing Co

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HENRY GEORGE LACKNER, M.D., Berlin, Ont., was born on the 25th of December, 1851, at Hawksville, County of Waterloo. His parents were William and Juliana (Diefenbacher) Lackner, who emigrated from Germany in 1839 and settled in Waterloo County, where his father became a very prosperous farmer, devoting much attention to stock raising. He was for five years a member of the Township Council, director of the County and Township Agricultural Societies, director and one of the originators of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Waterloo. Dr. Lacknerreceived his education at the public school of Waterloo and Berlin Grammar School, here he obtained a scholarship at matriculation examinations. He then taught school successfully in Waterloo County from 1868 until 1872. He subsequently attended the Toronto School of Medicine four years. By passing an honorary examination in 1876, he obtained his license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. The same year he carried off the Star Gold Medal and the First University Silver Medal. After graduating at the University of Toronto, he commenced his profession in Berlin, where lie has ever since grown in popularity as a most skillful physician, and has a large and growing practice. Dr. Lackner takes an active interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the town. He was appointed physician to the House of Industry for Waterloo County in. 1881, and Medical Health Officer for Berlin in 1884. He was elected mayor in 1886, having a plurality of votes over both opponents, and was in the following year elected by acclamation. In politics he is an Independent. He is an adherent of the Lutheran Church. He is a member of the C.O.F., I.O.F., A.O.U.W., K.O.T.M., and Royal Arcanum, and is medical examiner for each of these societies. Dr. Lackner was married June 17th, 1880, to Miss Helen A., eldest daughter of John. A. Mackie, J.P. The doctor's family consists of two children'97a son, Harry M., and a daughterr, May A.

William Cochrane Rev., The Canadian Album - Men of Canada or Success by Example (Brantford, Ontario, Canada: Bradley Garretson & Co., 1891), 455.

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GEORGE LACKNER, M.P.P.

DR. Henry George Lackner, who has attained distinction in connection with the practice of his profession and is equally prominent and influential in political circles, having five times been chosen to represent his district in the Provincial Parliament, was born on the 25th of December, 1851, in Hawkesville, Waterloo County, Ontario, his parents being William and Julia (Diefenbaker) Lackner, both of whom were natives of Waterloo county. Their respective parents settled in that county about 1806 among the pioneer residents who pushed their way to the ever receding west and aided in extending the frontier, converting the hitherto wild district into a region of modern and advanced civilization. Both the Lackners and the Diefenbakers were farming people, who cleared bush farms in what was known as the Queen's Bush.

Dr. Lackner was reared amid the invigorating environment of the home farm and pursued his preliminary education in the common schools of Hawksville and the Berlin high school. He afterwards attended the Toronto University for the acquirement of professional knowledge and was graduated therefrom in 1876, with the degree of M.D. He was the Starr gold medalist and the first silver medalist. Since his graduation he has practised continuously in Berlin, and is now the oldest, active representative of the profession in this place. He was appointed the first medical health officer for Berlin and acted in that capacity for ten years, while since 1880 he has been physician and surgeon for the House of Refuge. During thirty-one years he has contributed to the alleviation of human suffering in his adopted city, keeping in touch with the trend of modern thought and investigation along scientific medical lines and by the consensus of public opinion has ever been accorded a foremost place in the ranks of the medical fraternity here.

He was elected a member of the Provincial legislature in 1908, as a representative of the Conservative party for North Waterloo. He was re-elected in 1902, 1905, 1908 and 1911, receiving good majorities in each contest. He is the only Conservative representative that has sat in the local legislature since the county was organized'97a fact which is indicative of his personal popularity, as well as the confidence reposed in his political integrity and his devotion to the general welfare.

In 1881 Dr. Lackner was married to Miss Helen A. Mackie, a daughter of the late John A. Mackie of Berlin, who for forty years was chief acting magistrate of the county. They have a daughter and son, May and Harry, the latter now a practising physician in Berlin. Dr. Lackner is a member of most of the leading fraternal societies and is also medical examiner thereof. He is distinctively a man of affairs and one who has wielded a wide influence, doing much to mold public thought and action. Opposed to misrule in political service, he stands for good government as well as for professional honor, and over the record of his public career and private life there falls no shadow of wrong or suspicion of evil.

From Berlin, Canada A Self-portait of Kitchener, Ontario before World War One

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HENRY GEORGE LACKNER, M.D., Berlin, Ont., was born on the 25th of December, 1851, at Hawksville, County of Waterloo. His parents were William and Juliana (Diefenbacher) Lackner, who emigrated from Germany in 1839 and settled in Waterloo County, where his father became a very prosperous farmer, devoting much attention to stock raising. He was for five years a member of the Township Council, director of the County and Township Agricultural Societies, director and one of the originators of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Waterloo. Dr. Lackner received his education at the public school of Waterloo and Berlin Grammar School, where he obtained a scholarship at matriculation examinations. He then taught school successfully in Waterloo County from 1868 until 1872. He subsequently attended the Toronto School of Medicine four years. By passing an honorary examination in 1876, he obtained his license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons. The same year he carried off the Star Gold Medal and the First University Silver Medal. After graduating at the University of Toronto, he commenced his profession in Berlin, where he has ever since grown in popularity as a most skilful physician, and has a large and growing practice. Dr. Lackner takes an active interest in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the town. He was appointed physician to the House of Industry for Waterloo County in 1881, and Medical Health Officer for Berlin in 1884. He was elected mayor in 1886, having a plurality of votes over both opponents, and was in the following year elected by acclamation. In politics he is an Independent. He is an adherent of the Lutheran Church. He is a member of the C.O.F., I.O.F., A.O.U.W., K.O.T.M., and Royal Arcanum, and is medical examiner for each of these societies. Dr. Lackner was married June 17th, 1880, to Miss Helen A., eldest daughter of John A. Mackie, J.P. The doctor's family consists of two children--a son, Harry M., and a daughter, May A.

The Canadian Album - Men of Canada or Success by Example (Brantford, Ontario, Canada: Bradley Garretson & Co., 1891)

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BOUND TO DIE.
A Berlin Suicide Takes Paris Green.

Berlin, ON., June 21 - A curious case of suicide peculiar on account of the determination which characterised the act, took place here yesterday. The victim of his own rash act us a a young German named Joseph Herman, a bricklayer's and ma??'s laborer. He was very erratic In his habits and was thought not be be entirely responsible. He boarded at Siebert's boarding house, on Queen street, and when some of the other boarders, including his brother went to his room yesterday afternoon to see why he stayed so long they caught him In the art of administering a dose of Paris green to himself. A paper containing some more of the poison was lying on a table. A rush was made for Dr. Lackner's office across the street, the other men dragging Herman with them. The doctor ran to a back room for him stomach pump, and while the others were not looking the would-be suicide made a bolt for the street. Up Queen street he ran, followed shortly by the doctor and the others In a buggy He however, managed elude his pursuers. small delay being occasioned in hitching the horse, and ran for nearly a mile out towards the town limits, Finally, the doctor and the others came upon him sitting under tree groaning terribly. When he saw there, he jumped up again and dashed off in the direction of Bridgeport, but he was weakened by the drug, and fell before going far. When the doctor tried to use stomach pump Herman fought and kicked like madman. At last they got his mouth open by prying It with a broom handle, and the pump was applied. The man was then driven to the hospital. Everything possible was done to save his life, but he died at an early hour this morning In great agony. The suicide was single man, and It is believed the reason he took poison was because of a love affair. He had frequently threatened to take his life, once because the cook at a hotel where he was boarding refused to go to a dance with him. he belonged to No 6 Company 29th Battalion

Guelph Daily Mercury Mon. 22 June 1896 p. 1.

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Queen Street North, West Side

Gaukel's well at the corner of the hotel shed, the corner being later built up as the Bowman Block, now the Bank of Montreal.

A brick warehouse belonging to the corner store of the Bowman Block. First occupants of this store were Bowman and Heins, later H. S, Huber and then by Huber and Roy.

Opposite the Breithaupt leather store stood a one-story brick building, Dr. Pipe's surgery and later Dr. Wright's.

A two-storey brick house lengthwise with Queen Street and with veranda on two sides, the veranda a few steps above the ground, occupied by Henry Schaefer. In 1871 Dr. Pipe lived in this house. Among other things Dr. Pipe kept bees, although he was quite afraid of them. Dr. Pipe and Henry Stroh succeeded in bringing the first Italian queen bee to this part of the country.

A lane.

A handsome brick house, gable roof, lengthwise with the street, the corners faced with limestone from Guelph, erected by Joseph Hobson, the surveyer, in 1860. Hobson eventually was Chief Engineer of the Great Western Railway and when that was merged with the Grand Trunk he became Chief Engineer of the latter Company and was among other things Chief Engineer of the Sarnia tunnel. Alexander MacPherson, editor and publisher of the Berlin Telegraph, later lived in the house. The site is now occupied by the head office of the Economical Fire Insurance Company.

A two-story red frame building well back from the street built probably before 1850 by Peter Eby, identified with the "Deutsche Canadier" and with the early days of the "Telegraph". Dr. Eggert, homeopath, lived in the house 1859-1860 and later John Klippert, high constable and county bailiff.

One and a half story brick building at the corner of Duke and Queen Streets occupied by a Mr. Von Ebenau and wife and later for a number of years by Michael Jaehle, a blacksmith. The site is now occupied by the Daily Record building.

Duke Street.

A large handsome building trimmed with cut stone built in 1860 by David S. Shoemaker of Bridgeport who was county registrar, The building was intended for a bank and agent's residence and so used first by the Commercial Bank which failed and later by the Merchants Bank of which R. N, Rogers was agent for a number of years. Some time later Dr. H. S. Lackner acquired the property and used it as residence and surgery. After Dr. Lackner's death the property was sold to the present occupants, the Langleys of Toronto.

building, colonial style, with large posts at the front carrying the projecting roof, erected in 1848-49, the Waterloo Township Hall, the land for which was donated by Frederick Gaukel. General public meetings were held in this hall, among others meetings purposing to have Berlin named as county town. After consummation of this a banquet was held in the hall, which was occasionally used for such purpose. The occasion of this particular banquet was the laying of the corner stone of the new county buildings in 1852. 100 guests were present and there were a number of patriotic toasts. Later the building was used as a printing office, the "Deutsche Canadier" and the "Telegraph" being printed there for a time. Eventually the building was remodelled and enlarged and became the Methodist Church. In 1904 the St. Matthews Lutheran congregation purchased the property and later the First English Lutheran Church, which still continues in the building.

Behind the present Kitchener Public Library, occupying the site of his ornamental garden, and still standing is Dr. Scott's residence, built in 1855. Henry Rothaermel was the contractor. Dr. Scott was the first warden of the county and first reeve of Berlin. After his death the house was occupied by M. C. Schofield who married Dr. Scott's widow. Later Israel Bowman, for many years county clerk and town clerk of Berlin, acquired the property and lived there.

Weber Street.

On the corner the Presbyterian Church first built 1860-61 at a size of 36 ft. by 50 ft., cost $4,500 and seating 175 persons. Rev. John McMeekin was an early minister.

A two-story red brick building lengthwise with Queen Street, built 1855-56, the house of H. S. Huber.

Simon Roy's house, also red brick, one and one-half story high, both of these houses were set back from the street. Mr. Roy was nurseryman and florist.

A one-story double house lengthwise with Queen Street.

Before Ahrens Street was continued westerly across Queen Street there was on the site a two-story unpainted weather-boarded building, the house of John Dopp.
frame building, similar to Dopp's, the house of Christina Bloch, a widow who lived there for many years.

A frame building, similar to Dopp's, but with gable facing Queen Street, the house of August Vetter, painter and paper-hanger.

A vacant lot later owned by Louis Breithaupt who built, on the corner of Margaret Avenue, a residence for Judge Lacourse.

Margaret Avenue.

On Margaret Avenue a short distance westerly from Queen Street was the Moxley farm with house and barn. The barn was later moved to Lexington by Henry Stroh who bought it to replace one that had been struck by lightning. On the corner of Ellen Street a brick house occupied in the early days by Rev. Mr. Savage, Methodist minister, and later by John Hoffman, Jr., a druggist.

Ellen Street.

REMINISCENCES OF BERLIN (NOW KITCHENER) By JACOB STROH Contributed by Joseph M. Snyder.

Part I. Settlement - Early Villagers and Buildings, Waterloo Historical Society Annual Volume 1930

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DEATH OF DR. H.G. LACKNER

Died Suddenly While Attending Patient at Kitchener. In His 74th Year.

Death removed one of Kitchener's best known and esteemed citizens in the person of Dr. Henry George Lackner, sheriff, when he was seized with a fainting spell while attending a patient on Friday noon and passed away in a few minutes. Heart failure was given as the cause of death. Dr. Lackner had enjoyed his usual good health and his sudden death came as a shock to his many friends.

The late Dr. Lackner was one of the best known public men in the county and always took a keen and active interest in the upbuilding of his home city and the county. He was a member of the Ontario Legislature for several terms, Mayor and aldermen of Kitchener for some years and a number of years ago was appointed Sheriff.

The late Dr. Lackner was born at Hawkesville, December 25, 1851. and was a direct descendant of German parents, the late Mr. and Mrs.. Wm. Lackner who came from Baden, Germany, in 1839. On their arrival in Canada they went to Wellesley township where they engaged in farming and were later numbered among the township's most successful agriculturists. Dr. Lackner's father also held public office in the township and county.

At the age of fourteen Dr. Lackner obtained a scholarship at the matriculation examination at the old Berlin Grammar school. Two years later he taught school which profession he followed for some years. He later entered the Toronto School of Medicine from which he graduated in 1876 and received a license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons by passing the honorary examination. He also graduated in medicine at Toronto University and obtained the degree M.B. with honors and won the Starr gold medal and the first university silver medal. The same year. he commenced practice of medicine and had one of the largest practices in the county. In 1881 he was appointed physician of the House of Refuge.


The late Dr. Lackner took an active interest in provincial and municipal affairs. He served as Mayor and councillor in Kitchener for a number of years He was an active worker in the Conservative ranks and represented North Waterloo in the provincial House for several terms. In 1912 he was appointed sheriff which office he held until his death. He was also medical officer of health for Kitchener for a number of years. Deceased was also identified with numerous business enterprizes.

The late Dr. Lackner was married in 1880 to Helen A. Mackie, eldest daughter of the late John A. A. Mackie. J.P., of Kitchener, a prominent merchant. There survive his widow, one son. Dr. Harry M. Lackner of Kitchener, and a daughter. Mrs. Mumford, of Winnipeg. Also two brothers, George F. Lackner of Kitchener and Dr. Frank Lackner and Miss Lovina Lackner, a sister. of Didsbury, Alta.

Funeral Largely Attended

Hundreds of citizens, including associates in business members of the medical profession of the county, officials of the court house and friends attended the funeral which was held from his late home on Monday afternoon. A short service was held at the house after which an impressive service was conducted at the St. Peter's Lutheran church. Rev. Dr. Sperling of St. Peter's church and Rev. H. M. Langford of St. John's Anglican church assisted in the service. The sermon was preached by Rev. Dr Sperling, who paid eloquent tribute to the worth of the deceased who he said had labored for nearly half a century administering to the needs of the sick. Interment was made in Mount Hope cemetery.

At the home the casket was banked with beautiful flowers sent by friends and organizations with which deceased was identified.

The pall bearers were W. G. Weichel, M.L.A., W. V. Uttley, C.. H. Doerr, W. H. Schmalz, Henry Knell, D. S. Bowlby, Oscar Rumpel, and Dr. Cline. Among the honorary pall bearers were Judge E. J. Hearn, J. R. Eden, and George C. H. Lang, H. L. Janzen. George Pattinson of Preston, P. S. Lautenschlager. H. Krug. L. J. Breithaupt, all associated with the deceased as directors of the Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Company.

Among those present from a distance were Mrs. Green of Oakville. Mrs. Von Pirch of Toronto, Mrs. Watt of Niagara on the Lake, Mrs. George Mumford, Winnipeg, danghter of the deceased, Mrs. Louis Weber and daughter of Hawkesville, Mr. Fred Lackner of Hawkesville, Mr. Diefenbecker, Hawkesville, Mr. George Lackner, Toronto, Mr. Graham Lackner, Windsor, Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Fleming. Hensall, Dr. T. MacRae, Brussels, Mr. John Ferguson, Brussels.

Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 10 Dec 1925, p. 4

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LACKNER, HENRY GEORGE was the first physician in a family now in ts fourth generation of medical men. They will have, as of July, 1986, provided a century of professional care in this county.

Born in Hawkesville on December 23, 1851, be was a son of William and Juliana Lackner. He was educated in local schools and attended the Berlin Grammar School. He then taught school in Waterloo County from 1868 to 1872. He entered the University of Toronto faculty of medicine, graduating in 1876, having won the Starr gold medal and the first silver medal.

Following graduation he commenced practising in Berlin. His card first appeared in the Berliner Journal on July 13, 1876:

"H. G. Lackner, German Physician, Gold and Silver Medallist of Toronto University, Licentiate of College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario."

A couple of years later, on August 11, 1879, a comment was made by the Daily News:

Dr. Lackner has set six broken arms in less than a month - and it wasn't a good month for breaking arms either."

He purchased a building on the corner of Duke and Queen streets today the site of the Economical Mutual Insurance Company. His residence as well as his office was in this building, and it was here that his son H. M. Lackner joined him when he began his practice in 1909.

On May 10, 1888 the Berliner Journal reported that his brother Alfred Lackner had returned from Europe and was going into partnership with him. No further mention of this proposed association has been found.

In addition to his emminent position in his profession, he had a wide variety of other interests which brought him into prominence.

He was appointed Medical Officer of Health in 1884, and served for ten years. In 1881 he became the physician for the House of Refuge, continuing in that position until his death.

He was a member of the town council, and served as mayor in 1886-7 and in 1893. He was active in the Liberal Conservative party and was elected to the Provincial Legislature in 1902, 1905, 1908 and in 1911. In 1912 he was appointed sheriff of the county.

In 1912 he was president, and later a director of the Waterloo County Agricultural Association. Among his business interests was the News Record, Ltd., of which he was a director. He was also a member of the usual professional and a number of fraternal organizations.

He continued in active practice until the time of his death which took place on December 1925. He was then in his 75th. year of age and he suffered a heart attack while making a house call. He was survived by his widow, a daughter, and a son, Dr. H. M. Lackner.




Historic Building:
House built by David Shoemaker in 1860 in the late Classic Revival Style with three bay windows on each side. Built of white brick. Later owned by Dr. H. G. Lackner and was used as office and residence. Demolished by the Economical Insurance Company.

Elected Office:
Years Served: 1886-87 1893 (Mayor)

Henry married Helen Allister "Nellie" MacKie 17 Jun 1880, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Helen (daughter of John Allister MacKie and Mary M. Burke) was born 9 May 1854, , Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Matilda Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49217
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Matilda married Ludwig Klinck "Louis" Weber 19 Mar 1879. Ludwig (son of Georg Ludwig "Louis" Weber and Phillipena Klinck) was born 12 May 1851, , Bavaria, Germany; died 19 Sep 1946, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Hillside United Cemetery, Wellesley Twp, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49546
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farmer
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Agent, Insurance
• Residence: 1921, 170 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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GEORGE F. LACKNER

George F. Lackner, 87, of 170 Queen Street North, Kitchener, died at his home early Friday morning after a few hours' illness. He was born in Hawkesville and received his education at Hawkesville and at the Free- port Academy United Brethren Church Boys' School. He farmed until 31 years ago.

The late Mr. Lackner was a director of the North Waterloo Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company for 30 years, during which time he served both as president and vice-president of the company. He was a member of Trinity United Church.

In 1878 he married Laura M. Woodward, who died in 1935. Surviving are one son, Dr. W. S. Lackner, of Tuscon, Ariz., four daughters, Mrs. R. H. More and Miss Laura M. Lackner of Kitchener, Mrs. E. H. Winn, of Niagara Falls and Mrs. J. H. Bone of Galt, and eight grandchildren. One sister, Miss Melvina A. Lackner, of The Pas, Man., also survives. A daughter, Miss Evelyn A. Lackner, who was a missionary to Japan, died 15 years ago.

The funeral was held from the res- idence on Monday with Rev. E. O. Seymour officiating. Burial was made in Mount Hope Cemetery.

George married Laura Mathilda Woodward 27 Mar 1878, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Laura (daughter of William Saxton Woodward and Ellen U. Webster) was born 22 Jul 1857, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1 Aug 1935, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-68652

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-113841

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-28156
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1893, Hamilton, Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; physician

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1901 Berlin Census lists Alfred as a lodger in the home of Dr. Henry and Mrs. Helen Lackner. No relationship is indicated.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-337527
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Not Given
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84279
• Residence: 1861, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Occupation: 1881, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; farm labourer
• Residence: 1893, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Dentist
• Occupation: 1911, Didsbury, Alberta, Canada; dentist

Notes:

Didsbury, Alberta. Branch Notes Vol. XXVI, No. 2, May 1998, pg. 32,

had a piece about the destruction of a large portion of the town of Didsbury, Alberta by fire on January 1, 1914. The town had been founded eight or ten years before by men from Waterloo County, particularly from Wilmot Township, such as the Hallmans, Weavers, Stauffers, Shantzs, and Dr. Lackner, brother of Sheriff Lackner of Berlin.

A History of Bethany Evangelical Missionary Church 1877-1997 gives more information about the founding of Didsbury:

A farewell service was held on April 10, 1894 "for thirty-four people moving to Alberta as part of the colonization drive that followed the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway to the west coast." Rev. J.B. Detwiler, pastor of Bethany Church from 1883-1885, went with the group. Others followed the first thirty-four people and, within a few years they founded the town of Didsbury, building a church there which was the first Mennonite Brethren in Christ church west of Ontario.

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Dr. Franklin Lackner was born near Berlin, Ontario. His father, William August Lackner, had been born in Heidelberg, Germany. He came to Waterloo County with his parents in 1842. In 1892, William Lackner moved west, and in company with Jacob Y. and Elias Shantz started the Didsbury District, the following year bringing in settlers from Waterloo County. Dr. Franklin Lackner was graduated from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons in Toronto and the Pennsylvania Dental College in Philadelphia. He practised his profession for a number of years in Preston, Ontario, before coming to Alberta in 1902 and practising dentistry in Wetaskiwin and Didsbury until 1910. In 1905 he ran unsuccessfully in the Alberta general election as an independent. He and his sister, Vina Adele Lackner, were very successful investors. Besides the town site of East Didsbury and a coalmine west of that town they had valuable holdings in the larger cities of Alberta and Saskatchewan and owned several ranches.

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-84302
• Residence: 1871, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Name: Agnes May Lackner
• Name: Mary Agnes Lackner
• Name: May Agnes Mumford
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92445
• Occupation: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

May — George Torrance Mumford. George was born 21 Aug 1878, of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 14 Feb 1939; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-92458
• Residence: 1891, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Doctor, Medical
• Residence: 1921, 19 Weber St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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LACKNER, HARRY MACKIE was born in Berlin on December 10, 1883, the son of Dr. Henry G. Lackner. He was educated at the local schools, and entered the faculty of Medicine of the University of Toronto. He graduated in 1907 and spent a year in postgraduate study in Berlin and Vienna, followed by a year at the Toronto General Hospital

He was first mentioned in the Berliner Journal on March 17, 1898 when he severely burned his right hand while making taffy. The injury was not severe enough to interfere with his surgical career. The same paper announced on October 20, 1909, that he was going into practice with his father at the corner of Duke and Queen streets.

He was a skilful surgeon, and kept up to date by attendance at various surgical centres. He became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and at one time examined students for the Medical Council of Canada

In addition to his own practice, he built up a large consulting practice, with referrals from a considerable area.There are numbers of anecdotes concerning him, such as the one which appeared in the Kitchener-Waterloo Record, June 21, 1979, recounted by his son.

He had a variety of interests outside of his practice. He was a charter member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Rotary Club. He was in some measure responsible for the establishment by the Club of clinics for crippled children held on an annual basis with recognized specialists from Toronto in attendance.

He was one of the founders of the Chicopee Ski Club. He was appointed Honorary Colonel of the 24th. Field Ambulance.

He was also a founder of the Central Ontario Horse Show, an evidence of his interest in horses. As a breeder of American Saddle Horses he had a constant procession at his Chicopee Valley farm of interested visitors who came to see his prize winning stock. His farm was also the site of the annual medical picnic for the physicians of the area, at which he was the host. The same privilege was extended to other groups as well.

He was a member of the Board of Governors of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. When the University of Waterloo was established, h e was a member of the Board of Governors of that body. He was a member of the usual fraternal and professional organizations, and served as chief of surgery at both local hospitals.

He continued with his surgical practice until his final illness. His death took place on May 15, 1964, and he was survuved by his widow and one son, Dr. H. Allister Lackner.


Dr. Alexander D. Campbell, Doctors in Waterloo County 1852-1925, 1986

Harry — Margaret Anne Nelson. Margaret was born 1885, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1915, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Harry — Matilda McRae. Matilda was born 22 Feb 1880, Cranbrook, Grey Twp., Huron Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1966; was buried , Mount Hope Cemetery, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Della Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49218
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1921, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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MISS ADELA WEBER

After a lingering illness, Miss Adela Weber, 76, died Monday at the Elmira Private Hospital.

She was born on a farm near Hawkesville, attending Wesley United Church, Elmira. She is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis Weber.

Surviving are three nephews, Al- vin Miller, Toronto; Roland Miller, Saskatchewan, and Ronald Weber, Kitchener.
The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Home, Elmira where the funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Rev. W. M. B. Metcalfe officiated. in Hillside Cemetery, Burial was in Hillside Heidelberg.

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• Name: Melvina Corene "Vina" Miller
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49219
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School Teacher

Melvina — Evered James Miller. Evered was born 9 Jul 1885, Dalhousie, Lanark Co., Ontario; died 4 Jun 1945, Moose Jaw, , Saskatchewan, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Willie Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49220
• Occupation: 1901, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Farmer Son

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Died in Saskatchewan.

The sad news reached Hawkesville last week of the death of Mr. William Weber of Mower, Sask., son of Mr. Louis Weber of this place. Mr. Weber was born here and lived here practically all his life. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father, and sister Della, his wife, and infant son.

Mr. Louis Weber and daughter Della and Messrs. Alvin Ottman, George Hufner and Fred Lackner attended the funeral held in Milverton on Saturday.

Waterloo Chronicle 30 Jan 1930, p. 7

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-181957

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49221
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Death of Miss Elva Weber

On Saturday forenoon, Miss Elva Weber passed quietly away. She has been ailing for a couple of years, but throughout her illness was always pat- ient and cheerful and unselfish. - - We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family who have suffered the loss of three of their circle within fifteen months.

The Chronicle Telegraph, 12 Jul 1917, p. 6

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49222
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49223

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• Name: Rosemond Weber
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162510
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Nellie Edna More
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49548
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Residence: 1921, 18 Ellen St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

Nellie married Robert Hall More 30 Sep 1903, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Robert (son of James MacKenzie More and Elizabeth Dymond) was born 9 Jul 1876, Saint Marys, Blanshard Twp., Perth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 1956; was buried , Woodland Cem., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49549

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-325128
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Housework
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian
• Occupation: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Clerk, Bank
• Residence: 1921, 170 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Willie Lackner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162277
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Gussie Lackner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49552
• Occupation: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Lillian Elsie May Bone
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-49553
• Occupation: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Servant
• Residence: 1911, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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BONE, Mrs. Lillian May

Passed away on Sunday, January 2, 1977 at the South Waterloo Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Lillian May Lackner of 17 Pollock Avenue, Cambridge, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late John Henry Bone; dear mother of Keith of Cambridge, also survived by two grandchildren. Mrs. Bone was predeceased by one brother and four sisters. Resting at Coutts and Son Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrew Street, where the family will receive friends, Tuesday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Private family services will be held on Wednesday, January 5. Interment, Mount View cemetery.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 3 Jan 1977 pg 23

Lillian married John Henry Bone 30 Jul 1919, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 20 Apr 1892, Belleville, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada; died 26 Apr 1951; was buried , Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Allister Lackner
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-324096
• Residence: 1921, 19 Weber St. W. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Church of England

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-78674

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-319691
• Residence: 1921, 18 Ellen St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-162613
• Residence: 1911, Hawkesville, Wellesley Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-319689
• Residence: 1921, 18 Ellen St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; PresbyteriAN

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-319690
• Residence: 1921, 18 Ellen St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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• Name: Lillian Edna Skelton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-319692
• Residence: 1921, 18 Ellen St. E. Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Presbyterian

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Obituary of Lillian Skelton

Passed peacefully at her home in Queen's Garden, Hamilton on July 9, 2016. She was in her 100th year.

Loving mother to Jim of Kearney, Jane (Bill Evans) of Hamilton and grandmother of Mark Evans (Catherine) of Burlington, Jennifer Skelton (Marc Casas) of Yellowknife, John Evans (Sarah) of Simcoe and Kathryn Skelton of Toronto. Very proud great-grandmother of Sophia, Hannah, Lucas, Jordi, Abby, Esther and Dylan.

A daughter of Robert and Nellie More (nee Lackner), Lil was born in Kitchener and attended K-W Collegiate prior to graduating from U of T in 1938 with a Bachelor Degree in Household Science. She lived a courageous and fulfilling life enjoying her many friends and relishing in family and many (95) summers at Sand Lake where she was a vibrant and inspiring member of the community. Lil is best remembered for her devotion to her family, her loving and kind ways and her welcoming and gracious manner. A long-time member of St. John's Anglican congregation in Kitchener and a former member of the K-W Granite Club, she was predeceased by her beloved husband Bill in 1964, brothers Robert and Kenneth and sister Evelyn.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Queen's Garden for the exceptional care and love they provided Mom over the past ten months.

A celebration of Lil's life will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Sand Lake Pioneer Log Church. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in the future at the Erb and Good Family Funeral Home; please contact the funeral home for details.

Condolences for the family and memorial donations in Lil's memory may be arranged to the KidsAbility Centre, Osteoporosis Canada, Sand Lake Pioneer Log Church (cheques can be mailed to Wayne Garrett, 53 Phair Ave., Wallaceburg, ON N8A 2M4) or a charity of your choice by contacting the Funeral Home, 171 King Street South, Waterloo at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.

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Lillian — William Tate "Bill" Skelton. William was born 1913, of, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 1964; was buried , Sand Lake Pioneer Log Church Cemetery, Kearney, Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]