Wilhelmina "Lena" Levan

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• Name: Mena Levan
• Name: Wilhelmina "Lena" Homuth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350775
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Wilhelmina — John Christian George William Homuth. John was born 22 Mar 1822, Putlitz, Putlitz, , Brandenburg, Germany; died 7 Jul 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-353217

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243178
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1880, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; book keeper

John — Elizabeth Catherine "Libbie" Schick. Elizabeth was born 3 Jul 1856, Brockport, Monroe, New York, United States; died 25 May 1928, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, York Co., Ontario. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112261
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Business: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Otto Homuth Wool Stock Co.
• Elected Office: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mayor
• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/177176548
• Interesting: business, politics
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352575
• Residence: 1861, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Sorter
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Sorter

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FATHER OF SOUTH WATERLOO MEMBER PASSED SATURDAY

Otto Homuth Dies After Active Career Of Municipal Endeavors; Founded Industry

Otto Homuth, aged 68; prominent Preston business and political man and father of Karl K. Homuth. M. L. A. for south Waterloo, died at his home 479 William street Saturday morning, after a lingering illness of more than a year. Mr. Homuth always took an active interest in municipal affairs and district activities and his demise, while not unexpected will be deeply mourned by the entire community. In 1912 the late Mr. Homuth started his present business as manufacturer of woolen socks. This industry has steadily grown and to now a prosperous concern. A short time after he started the Preston plant his sons, Harold and Karl joined their father and the business is now known as Otto Homuth & Sons. He was born in the house which is still standing in the woolen mill yards in Preston and spent his entire life here. The deceased's parents emigrated to Canada in 1850 from Germany and were among the earliest settlers of Halton county. They moved to Preston later in 1898 and in1899 the late Mr. Homuch was reeve of the village of Preston having been elected by acclamation and automatically became Preston's first mayor when the village was incorporated as a town in 1899. He was village councillor for a number of years. During his long and active life he has always been an active worker in municipal affairs. For 17 years he was a member of the school board holding the position of chairman and secretary treasurer. Homuth was a Conservative and took an active part in the campaigns of the late Hon. George Clare. He was also active to the campaigns of his son. K. K. Homuth. He was a Lutheran and was for many years on the church board and represented the Lutheran Synod at Philadelphia. He was a very active member of Lodge No. 516 of the local court of the Canadian Order of Foresters and it is believed that he is the last of the charter members. For a great number of years he had the position of treasurer. For some years Mr. Homuth was a member of the parks board and at the time of his death was chairman. The funeral will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 3.30 from his late residence where services will be held and then to the Preston Cemetery. Rev. W. H. Knauff, of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, will have charge of the services. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. William Galloway, of Toronto, and Miss Clara at home; four sons, K. K. Homuth, M. L. A., Howard and Harold at home and George of Toronto; three sisters, Mrs. Edward Hagey of South Bend, Ind., Miss Alvina Homuth and Mrs. Minnie Munson, of Preston. His wife, who was formerly Charlotte McDowell, predeceased him three years.

Kitchener Daily Record 13 Aug 1928 pg 3

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Otto born in Preston first worked for Geo. Pattinson & Co, textile manufacturer, where he worked for 37 years. He was for most of that time of raw materials. He left in 1911 to form the Otto Homuth Wool Stock Co. manufacturer of wood stocks. Two of his sons joined the company later on. He was a member of the Board of Trade, Preston School Board and Preston council.


Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

Elected Office:
Served on the Preston village council from 1895 to 1897 and was reeve of the village in 1898 and 1899. He was, thus, reeve on September 30, 1899 when Preston was incorporated as a town and thereby became the first mayor of Preston although the distinction of being the first elected mayor of Preston goes to George Clare. In 1912 he succeeded M. H. Mullin as mayor of Preston and served in that capacity until 1914.

Otto married Charlotte Jane McDowell 4 Nov 1886, Milton, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada. Charlotte was born 11 Jun 1865, Milton, Trafalgar Twp., Halton Co., Ontario, Canada; died 17 Feb 1925, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 20 Feb 1925, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-347115
• Occupation: 1886, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; shoemaker
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Shoemaker
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran
• Public Service: 8 Nov 1892, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Preston Fire Brigade

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Public Service:
From Minute Book of Preston Fire Brigade

Emil married Annie Veal Davis 17 Jun 1886, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Annie was born 1863, Gloucester, , Gloucestershire, England; died 17 Nov 1907, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350776

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350773
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Wool Weaver
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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Miss Alvina Homuth

PRESTON - Alvina Marie Dorothea Homuth, known affectionately and respectfully as Preston's "Aunt Alvina" died at noon yesterday at the Sprucehill Nursing Home, Hespeler. She was 86. Born in Preston, daughter of the late John and Wilhelmine Homuth, Miss Homuth resided here all her life with the exception of 12 years spent in South Bend, Ind. For the past 40 years she had made her home at the same address, 149 Argyle St. Her deep rooted interest in the community and her generosity to people in trouble won her a large circle of sincere friends. A devoted member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Miss Homuth was a member of all ladies' organizations of the church. She was a lifelong Sunday school teacher. Five nieces and two nephews survive. They are Mrs. William (Sadie) Galloway of Toronto, Mrs. John (Clara) Davison. Preston; Mrs. Ephriam Mellander, Miss Mabel Hagey and Mrs. Frank Hellner of South Bend, Ind.; Howard Homuth, Preston. and John Homuth of Chicago. The body will rest at the Stager-Pass Funeral Home until noon Saturday, then at St. Peter's Lutheran Church for service at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Preston Cemetery. The casket will be open in the church until the time of service.

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 2 Oct 1952 pg 7

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• Name: Eda Homuth
• Name: Ida S. Hagey
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-112266
• Occupation: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Brush Maker
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

Ida — Edward B. "Ed" Hagey. Edward (son of Jacob S. Hagey and Catherine "Cathy" Bernhardt) was born 12 Nov 1868, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jun 1948, South Bend, St. Joseph, Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-149791

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• Name: Charles Harold Homuth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-243177

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-90285
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352585
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Lutheran

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• Residence: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352577
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 1st Depot Battalion, Service #3132242
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private

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The death occurred at Preston of Herbert Otto Homuth in his 27th year. He was the eldest son of Otto Homuth, manufacturer, of Preston, and a brother of Karl Homuth, M. P. P. He was one of Preston's most popular sportsmen. For a number of years he was manager of the Preston Hockey Club and had been connected with sport for a many years, being a lacrosse player and for some years was manager of Preston's intermediate and senior O. H. A. teams.

New Hamburg Independent, January 16, 1920

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• Interesting: politics, business
• Name: Carl K. Homuth
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352707
• Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region: 2012, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Karl was referred to as Mr. Canada and Mr. Preston. In 1910 he worked for George Pattinson and Co. textile manufacturers. He in 1917 moved to the Otto Homuth Wool Stock Co., established by his father in 1911. In took over in 1928 after the death of his father. At age 22 he was elected to Preston Council. He in 1919 was elected as MPP for Waterloo South and was reelected in 1923,1926, and 1929. He resigned in 1930 to run unsuccessfully for Federal Parliament. He was elected as MP for Waterloo South in 1940, 1945 and 1949 and died in 1951 in office.

Cambridge Mosaic , Jim Quantrell, 1998, City of Cambridge [abbreviated snippet from original text in book]

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COLORFUL M.P. WAS 58
Karl K. Homuth Dies Suddenly in Ottawa

Karl K. Homuth, 58, Progressive Conservative member of Par liament for Waterloo South, died suddenly today in Ottawa.

In indifferent health for two years, the veteran parliamentar ian was stricken in his hotel room and taken to hospital. His assoc iates said he was pronounced dead on being examined there and that death was believed due to attack.

Found Lying on Bed

Reg Werlich of Preston came to Ottawa on the Toronto train this morning for a business appointment with Mr. Homuth. He called Mr. Homuth's room at the Chateau Laurier about 8 a.m. and Mr. Homuth said: "I'm shaving, come on up. When Mr. Werlich got up there, Mr. Hamuth was lying on the bed and saying he had pain across his chest.

However, Mr. Homuth said "It'll pass and we'll have breakfast to gether." But about 9 am, he said "You'd better call a doctor."

The doctor ordered him to hospital. The ambulance left about 9:20 with Mr. Werlich going along When Mr. Homuth was examined at the Civic Hospital, he was dead, Burial will take place in Preston

Unable to Attend

He had been unable to attend Parliament most of this session so far and arrived in the capital only last Thursday. Associates said Mr. Homuth has recently had influenza and they believed he got up out of a sick bed too early because of the press of business connected with his wool-reclaiming plant at Preston, He made a business trip to Ren frew Saturday.

Mr. Homuth, son of one of the pioneer families of Waterloo County, was one of Parliament's most colorful figures almost from the time he was elected in a 1938 by-election.

Battled Liberals

Big, irrepressible and gifted with a rasping voice, he often took on groups of Liberal members in word battles raging as side-issues through House of Commons debates. Then he would head down to Waterloo County on the weekends to look after his business and to teach Sunday school in the Lutheran Church.

However, a throat operation two years ago limited his oratory and his attendance in the Commons.

He had a long career of public service, starting with the Preston Municipal Council in 1917. He moved up to the Ontario Legislature in 1919 and the federal Parliament in 1938.

Born in Preston

Born in Preston where he received his elementary education, he subsequently graduated from Galt Collegiate and Galt Business College. In 1910 he entered the firm of George Pattinson and Co., Preston, manufacturers of wool.

Toward the close of 1917, Mr. Homuth severed his connections with the Pattinson firm to take charge of the Otto Homuth Wool Stock Co., which was established by his father in Preston. Following the death of Mr. Homuth, Sr., in 1928 the business was reorganised and Mr. Homuth was elected president.

First Elected at 21

Active in aftairs of Preston for many years, Mr. Homuth was only 21 when he was elected to the Preston Municipal Council as an alderman, the youngest Preston man ever to hold such a post. He remained in council for three years serving on many committees. Mr. Homuth had been active in many Preston organizations, including the Board of Trade. His work and influence was largely responsible in bringing a number of industries to Preston.

When Mr. Homuth was first elected to the Ontario Legislature in 1919 as a Labor representative for South Waterloo, he was only 24 years old. He was re-elected on a Conservative ticket in 1923 and subsequently unseated when the election was voided. It was established rural ratepayers in the riding whose names were not on the voters' list had cast ballots in the election. The original vote gave Mr. Homuth a majority of 13 votes and a recount increased this margin to 15. In the by-election called in 1924 he was re-elected by a majority of 2,700.

Defeated by Euler

Mr. Homuth held this seat as a Conservative representative until 1930 when he resigned to contest the North Waterloo seat against Hon. W. D. Euler, now a senator, by whom he was defeated. In the South Waterloo federal election on Nov. 14, 1938, necessitated by the death of Alex M. Edward, Conservative, Mr. Homuth was elected to Parliament by a plurality of 4,162.

In the 1940 federal election, he was again returned to Parliament, defeating P. J. Flynn, Liberal, and Vardon Latsch, C.C.F. Mr. Homuth repeated an election victory over Mr. Flynn in 1945. He was returned to office again on June 27, 1949, in the federal vote. His majority over Mel Moffat, Galt Liberal, was only 344.

Married in 1914

The veteran parliamentarian was a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Preston and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, He married Minnie Rahn in Preston on Oct. 21, 1914. Their residence is at 441 Margaret St.

He was also active in organizing various sports organizations an Preston.

Mr. Homuth was the fourth of a family of 11 children. Two brothers died from the effects of service in the First World War. Surviving are his wife; a son. Robert, Preston; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Cockburn, Preston, and Mrs. Andrew (Mildred) LeRoy, Port Credit.

Third House Vacancy

His death creates the third vacancy in the House of Commons. The other two vacancies are Brandon and Queen's P.E.I.

Present standing in the 262-seat House is: Liberals, 185; Progressive Conservatives, 42; C.C.F, 13 Social Credit, 10; Independent, five; Independent Liberal, four; vacant, three.

In tribute to Mr. Homuth, George Drew, Progressive Conservative leader, said his death had come as a great shock.

Gave Great Service

"He gave great and immeasurable service to his own community, his province, and Canada, for the greater part of his life. Few men have ever devoted their time more fully to the service of their own people.

"His loss will be greatly felt in the Commons and across the whole country where his genial disposition had won him a host of friends."

Kitchener-Waterloo Record 19 Mar 1951, Mon Page 1 & 6

Hall of Fame - Waterloo Region:
Homuth was posthumously inducted in the Hall of Fame for his lifelong dedication to politics. In 1917 he was a member of the Preston Town Council. In 1938, he won the Waterloo South riding for the Conservatives and held his seat until he died in office in 1951.

Karl married Minnie Augusta Rahn 21 Oct 1914, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Minnie (daughter of Heinrich "Henry" Rahn and Augusta Tuletski) was born 8 Feb 1895, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Jul 1979, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• FindAGrave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/165352032
• Residence: Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Georgetown, Halton Co., Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352587
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, 70th Overseas Battalion, Service #3233597
• Military: 1914, WW1; WW1, Private

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Died In Preston, on Monday, September 22nd, 1919 at 4.30 p.m. Robert John Son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Homuth Aged 23 years, 5 months, 24 days The Funeral Will take place on Thursday, September 25th, 1919, at 3 p.m., from the residence of his parents, William street, to the Preston Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

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R. J. HOMUTH PASSES AWAY

WELL KNOWN LOCAL YOUNG MAN SUCCUMBS TO LINGER-ING IILNESS.

Robert John Homuth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Homuth, William street, passed away Monday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock in his 24th year after a lingering illness, contracted. while serving with the Canadian army overseas. He never was very strong and the change of climate to England caused lung trouble which resulted in his death. Deceased was one of Preston's most popular young men and his pleasing disposition made him many friends. He was for some time on the staff of the local branch of the Merchants Bank and he had filled important positions in a number of the branches of this banking concern. He was a good athlete and took a great interest in sports, being one of the best players on the local juvenile lacross team the year they won the C. L. A. championship. He leaves to mourn his loss besides a sorrowing family and relatives, a large circle of friends. The funeral will be held at on Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services will be held at the house and internment at the Preston cemetery.

22 Sep 1919 newspaper unknown

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352580

Harold married Glady La Boie White 14 Sep 1920, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Glady (daughter of Robert White and Lydia A. Thomas) was born 8 Aug 1898, Troy, Beverly Twp., Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; died 6 May 1924, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried 8 May 1924, Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Ruth Isabella Bracken
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352578
• Residence: 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Ruth married Richard Bracken 7 Jun 1923, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Richard was born 1889, Toronto, York Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352583

George married Clara Matilda Hamel 10 Jan 1923, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Clara was born Abt 1901, Mildmay, Carrick Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Clara Wilhelmina Davidson
• Name: Clara Wilhelmina Davison
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352581

Clara married John Davison 8 Nov 1928, , Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 1902, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Clara married John Harold Davidson 8 Nov 1928, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. John was born 20 Apr 1903, Wingham, Turnberry Twp., Huron Co., Ontario; died 1991; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352586

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Died at Preston, on Saturday, April 10th, 1915 Frank Leslie Son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Homuth In his 9th year. The Funeral Will take place on Monday, April 12th, at 2.30 p.m., from the residence, William Street, to Preston Cemetery. Friends and acquaintances please accept this intimation.

Funeral Card

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352705

Howard — Norine I. Stuempfle. Norine (daughter of Jacob Stuempfle and Isabell Belle Meyers) was born 1905, , Ontario, Canada; died 6 Oct 1973, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350779

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In Preston, on December 10, the wife of Emil Homuth, of a son.

Galt Reporter Dec 23 1887 pg 8

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350780

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-350781
• Residence: 1891, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Anglican

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-25460

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-238501

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-46310

Margaret — W. Donald Cockburn. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-352588