Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

August John Ferdinand Burke

Male 1851 - 1930  (79 years)


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  • Name August John Ferdinand Burke 
    Born 18 Jul 1851  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5
    Gender Male 
    Occupation 1881  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Lime Burner 
    Occupation 1891  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Stone Quarry 
    Residence 1891  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Presbyterian 
    Occupation 1901  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Laborer 
    Occupation 1911  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Laborer, Furniture Factory 
    Residence 1911  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Methodist 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-352699 
    Died 11 Oct 1930  Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Cause: Cause: Arteriosclerosis (3 years) - Myocardial Failure (7 days) 
    Buried 13 Oct 1930  Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Person ID I352699  Generations
    Last Modified 26 Feb 2024 

    Father Frederick John Burke,   b. Abt 1812, of, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Elizabeth Gaetz,   b. Abt 1812, of, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F50306  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Isabella "Bella" McCallum,   b. 14 Nov 1851, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Jan 1913, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 61 years) 
    Married 19 Apr 1880  Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 7
    Children 
     1. Elizabeth Catherine Burke,   b. 4 Feb 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1960  (Age 78 years)
     2. Catherine Elizabeth "Lizzie" Burke,   b. 4 Feb 1881, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 8 Apr 1960, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years)
     3. Frederick William "Fred" Burke,   b. 14 Jun 1883, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1960  (Age 76 years)
     4. Lydia Anne Burke,   b. 24 Sep 1884, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Mar 1886, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 1 years)
     5. Emma Burke,   b. 1885, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     6. Amelia Isabel Burke,   b. 16 Jan 1887, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1968  (Age 80 years)
     7. August McBain Burke,   b. 14 Feb 1821,   d. 24 Jan 1945, Windsor, Essex Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 123 years)
    Last Modified 2 Mar 2024 
    Family ID F252232  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • August F. Burks

      Preston lost one of her oldest residents on Saturday afternoon in the death of August F. Burke, which occurred at his late residence, 1193 Queen Street, at 1.30 o'clock. Mr. Burke, who was in his 80th year, was a familiar figure around town and had gained not a little reputation as an able fiddler of old time tunes. In fiddling contests held during the past few years in town, none could out-fiddle Mr. Burke. Death resulted from intestinal flu, following an illness of about three weeks duration. Mr. Burke was born in Preston, a son of the late Elisabeth and Frederick John Burke and lived his entire life here. In occupation he was a contractor, but retired some years ago. He took a keen interest in political affair's and was a supporter of the Conservative government. He was a member of St. Paul's United church and of the Chosen Friends Lodge. Deceased was predeceased by his wife seven years ago and surviving are four children: Fred A. Burke of Windsor, Mrs. Amelia Legg of Ottawa, Mrs. Elizabeth Gimble and Mr. Gus Burke of Preston. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from his late residence to the Preston Cemetery, with Rev. R. M. Geiger of the United church in charge. A host of friends and relatives were present to pay last tribute to Mr. Burke.

      Kitchener Daily Record 13 Oct 1930 pg 3

  • Sources 
    1. [S204] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1901, Preston (Village) F-1 Page 2.

    2. [S297] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1881, Page 12.

    3. [S1669] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1911, Div. 23 Page 2.

    4. [S2441] Census - ON, Waterloo, Preston - 1891, Section 1 Page 60.

    5. [S239] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Cambridge - Preston CC#6335 Cemetery Internet Link .
      In Memory Of/ August F. Burke/ Died Oct. 11, 1930/ Aged 78 Years/ Isabella Mccallum/ Wife Of/ August Burke/ Died Jan. 4, 1913/ In Her 62nd Year/ "Safe In The Arms Of Jesus"/ Lydia Annie/ Died Mar. 20, 1886/ Aged 1 Year 5 Months 24 Days/ Burke/ [Footstones] Father/ Mother.

    6. [S116] Vit - ON - Death Registration.
      Name:August John Ferdinand Burke Gender:Male Age:79 Birth Date:abt 1851 Birth Place:Preston Waterloo County Death Date:11 Oct 1930 Death Place:Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

    7. [S4] Vit - ON - Marriage Registration.
      Name:August Burke Age:28 Birth Date:abt 1852 Birth Place:Canada Marriage Date:19 Apr 1880 Marriage County or District:Wellington Father:Frederick Burke Mother:Elizabeth Gaetz Spouse:Bella McCallum Spouse's Age:29 Spouse Birth Date:abt 1851 Spouse Birth Place:Canada Spouse Father:John McCallum Spouse Mother:Catharine McBain

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 18 Jul 1851 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Apr 1880 - Puslinch Twp., Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Lime Burner - 1881 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Stone Quarry - 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Presbyterian - 1891 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer - 1901 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - Laborer, Furniture Factory - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - Methodist - 1911 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - Cause: Cause: Arteriosclerosis (3 years) - Myocardial Failure (7 days) - 11 Oct 1930 - Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 13 Oct 1930 - Preston Cemetery, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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