Elijah Eagle

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• Residence: 19 Hungerford Rd., Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83075P
• Residence: 1857, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Retired: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

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Death of Elijah Eagle Sr. Hespeler lost one of her most respected citizens on Monday afternoon, when Elijah Eagle Sr., passed to his last long rest after an illness extending over the past six months. Deceased, who was in his 75th year, was born near Norwich, Norfolk Co., England, and came to Canada with his parents when only three years of age. They settled at Puslinch Lake on the farm now occupied by Mr. Marvin Eagle, and with the exception of about a year and a half spent at Galt deceased had lived in Puslinch and Hespeler all his life. He was twice married, first to Louisa Adams, who died some 39 years ago, and then to Ellen Congo who survives him. He had lived in Hespeler for the last 13 years and had always been a good citizen. Kindly and sympathetic to a degree, he made many friends and earned and retained the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was for many years an active member of the board of Health, and took a great interest in public affairs. He was an adherent of the Methodist Church and a staunch lifelong conservative. Possessed of a comfortable competence he had built for himself a pretty home on Walker St. and was enjoying the evening of his days in peaceful content, when stricken with his last illness and although at times he rallied, could not at his advanced age repel the ravages of disease, and quite prepared to go, slept away, surrounded by the members of his beloved family at 4 p.m. on Monday. In addition to his widow he leaves a family of four children-- Marvin, who resides on the homestead farm at Puslinch Lake, Mrs. W.J. Ellis of Wilford, Man.; Mrs. Geo. Baker, of Hespeler, and Mr. D.M. Eagle, of the Windsor Collegiate staff--to mourn him. The funeral was held from his late residence, Walker St., on Wednesday afternoon to the Hespeler Cemetery for interment and was largely attended. Rev. A.M. Hamilton conducted the services and the pall bearers were Messrs. Marvin and David Eagle, Geo. L.Baker, Geo. A. Martin, of Berlin, R.K. Knowles and J.W. Parks.

Hespeler Herald Thursday 2 July 1908

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EAGLE, ELIJAH Sr.

Hespeler lost one of her most respected citizens at his home, on Monday afternoon, June 29, 1908 at 4: 15, after an illness extending over the past six months, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 3 days. He was born near Norwich, Norfolk County in England on August 26, 1833 and came to Canada with his parents, when only 3 years of age. They settled at Puslinch Lake on the farm now occupied by Marvin Eagle and with the exception of about a year and a half spent at Galt, he had lived in Puslinch and Hespeler all his life. In his young manhood, he occupied the farm near Galt, now owned by Archie Ferguson but returned to the old homestead near the lake. He was twice married, first to Louisa Adams, who died some thirty-nine years ago and then to Ellen Congo, who survives him. On retiring from farming some fifteen years ago, he removed to Galt. He lived in Hespeler for the past thirteen years and had always been a good citizen. Kindly and sympathetic to a degree, he made many friends and earned and retained the respect and esteem of all who knew him. He was, for many years, an active member of the Board of Health and took a great interest in public affairs. He was an adherent (another report states he was a life-long member) of the Methodist Church and lived up to its highest ideal in a noble Christian character, with a citizenship which we will all do well to emulate. He was a staunch and life-long Conservative. Possessed of a comfortable competence, he purchased land and had built for himself a pretty home on Walker St. in Hespeler. His was too energetic a spirit to be idle, so he generally was found busy at some employment. He shipped many carloads of turnips to New York City since residing here and always superintended the work himself. He was enjoying the evening of his days in peaceful content, when stricken with his last illness and although at times he rallied, could not at his advanced age, repel the ravages of disease and quite prepared to go, slept away, surrounded by the members of his beloved family. In addition to his widow, he leaves four children by his first wife: Marvin, who resides on the homestead farm at Puslinch Lake; Mrs. Wellington J. Ellis of Wilford (or Walford), Manitoba; Mrs. George L. Baker of Hespeler; and David M. Eagle of the Windsor Collegiate staff. The funeral took place from his residence on Walker St., where services were held on Wed., July 1 at 2: 30 to Hespeler Cemetery for interment. Rev. A. M. Hamilton conducted the services and pallbearers were: Marvin and David Eagle; George L. Baker, George A. Martin of Berlin, R. H. Knowles and J. W. Parks.

-Information from the marriage certificate of Mary Eagle: Born c. 1871 in Puslinch, daughter of Elijah and Ellen Eagle. She married George L. Baker on Apr. 5, 1899.

-Information from the marriage certificate of Sarah Ann Eagle: Born c. 1861, daughter of Elijah and Louisa Eagle married Wellington J. Ellis, born c. 1858, son of William and Nancy Ellis on Mar. 29, 1882.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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Died In Hespeler, on Monday, June 29th, 1908, at 4.15 o'clock p.m, Elijah Eagle, Sr. Aged 74 years, 10 months and 3 days. Funeral Will take place from his late residence, Walker St., where services will be held, on Wednesday, July 1st, at 2.30 o'clock p.m., to Hespeler Cemetery for interment. Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation.

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Elijah married Ellen Congo 24 Jan 1870, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Ellen (daughter of Samuel L. Congo and Mary Ann Main) was born 31 Jul 1843, Beverly Twp., Wentworth Co., Ontario, Canada; died 13 Feb 1928, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Elijah married Louisa Adams 16 Aug 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Louisa was born 1835, of, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 8 Feb 1868; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Mary Baker
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83362
• Residence: 1899, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Mary married George L. Baker 7 Aug 1899, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. George (son of James A. Baker and Anna McBeth) was born 10 Oct 1865, Waterdown, Wentworth County, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111027

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EAGLE GEORGE

Fatal Accident at Puslinch Lake

A very sad accident at Puslinch Lake on Monday morning, January 2, 1882, resulted in the death of the son of Elijah Eagle. Two sons of Mr. Eagle thought they would spend the holiday in skating on the lake. After skating for some time, the elder of the two got on some thin ice, which gave way with him. His younger brother at once ran and gave the alarm but before assistance could arrive at the spot, George had disappeared. The little fellow was aged about 10 years. His body was recovered in about two hours after the accident.

-Information from the death certificate: Aged 9 years and 9 months.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-155089

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168316

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EAGLE, ALMIRA

On the 25^th March 1872, at Puslinch, aged 11 years and 20(?) days. Eldest daughter of Elijah Eagle. She is deeply regretted and was much beloved by a large circle of friends and acquaintances.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
Used with kind permission of Marjorie Clark

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• Name: Marvin Eagle
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-111025
• Residence: 1908, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada

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EAGLE, JOHN MARVIN

The funeral of Mr. Eagle, who passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 1932, after an illness of some months, was held Friday afternoon at his home in Puslinch Township, with Rev. I. M. Moyer, pastor of the United Church officiating, to Hespeler Cemetery. Pallbearers: Wilson Robertson, William J. Little, William Eagle, C. R. Bond, all of Puslinch; George Metcalf of Guelph and James Eagle of Hamilton. The late Mr. Eag le was born in North Dumfries Township, 72 years ago. He came with his parents to a farm east of Puslinch Lake, when 12 years old, and resided there the rest of his life, taking over the farm when his father, Elijah Eagle, retired to Hespeler. Mr. Eagle took a great interest in the affairs of the district. He could recall many interesting incidents of the earlier days in the township. He was well known and held in high esteem in the district. He was member of the Hespeler United Church, being one of the trustees. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Ann Ireland and three children: Lee of Melfort, SK; Bertha (Mrs. Ernest Arnett), of Naisbery (or Mayberry - varying reports), SK; Arthur of Detroit; a sister, Mrs. Wellington Ellis in the west; and a brother, David in Windsor. One son, Leslie, was killed overseas during the Great War.

-Information from the death certificate: Born on December 25, 1859, son of Elijah Eagle and Louisa Adams. Died on January 12, 1932.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
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John married Sarah Anne Ireland 17 Dec 1888, Guelph City, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Sarah was born 1864, Chatsworth, Grey County, Ontario, Canada; died 11 Jan 1947, Naisberry, , Saskatchewan, Canada; was buried , New Hope Cemetery, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Name: Sarah Ann Ellis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-65164
• Residence: 1882, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; ?

Sarah married Wellington Johnathan Ellis 29 Mar 1882, Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada. Wellington (son of William E. Ellis and Nancy Andrews Nelles) was born 6 Aug 1857, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 20 Dec 1908, Gilbert Plains, , Manitoba, Canada; was buried , Riverside Cem., Dauphin, Manitoba. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-168317

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EAGLE, ALICE M.

In Puslinch, on the 2^nd January 1879, aged 15 years and 5 months. Third daughter of Elijah Eagle. Deeply regretted.

A Celebration of Lives Obituaries of Puslinch Township, Wellington Co., Ontario Vol 1, Anna Jackson & Marjorie Clark
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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-83363
• Occupation: 1901, Hespeler (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; School

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• Name: Helen Irene Veale
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-178547

Helen married Foster Benson Veale 29 Jan 1925, , Essex Co., Ontario, Canada. Foster was born 1899, Woodstock, Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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• Military: WW1
• Misfortune: killed in WW1
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-224791

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• Name: Irvin Ellis
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93446
• Occupation: 1901, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Laborer

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• Birth: Bracebridge, Macaulay Twp., Muskoka District Municipality, Ontario, Canada
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93447

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93448

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-93449