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The funeral of H.C. Van Buren, who died on Thursday from the effects of blood poisoning contracted several months ago, took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. H.H. Bingham, pastor of the First Baptist church conducted the services. The floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
In the passing of Mr. Van Buren, the west loses one of its real oldtimers. He came to Western Canada in May, 1876, from Troy, New York, settling at Nelsonville, in Southern Manitoba. He started in the cartage business, for in those days all supplies were obtained from Emerson, a distance of over 50 miles.
When the C.P.R. [Canadian Pacific Railway] decided to build the Pembina branch through this great southern part of that province, Mr. Van Buren took one of the sub-contracts, after the completion of which he became supply agent until the branch was finished.
When the town of Morden was located on the new railroad, it necessitated the moving of several flourishing towns and villages which had sprung up. The first large move was Nelsonville, eight miles away. The contract was [unable to read], Mr. Van Buren obtaining it. He afterward moved in Mountain City and several of the smaller villages.
In 1904, Mr. Van Buren moved still farther west, locating for a few years at Macleod with his family, then coming to Calgary, where he had since resided. He was of a very retiring disposition and never courted publicity of any kind. Mr. Van Buren was a member of one of the oldest families in the United States, Martin Van Buren, who was president in 1837, was his great-uncle.
Mr. Van Buren counted among his warmest friends, Hon. John Norquay, Hon. Robt. Rogers, Hon. R.P. Roblin and many others who have helped to make the west.
The deceased leaves to mourn his loss a widow, one daughter, Miss Hazel M. Van Buren; two sons, H.S. Van Buren, of Strathmore, and A.P. Van Buren, of this city.
The Calgary Daily Herald, April 16, 1923, page 19
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**VanBuren lineage of Henry's father, Henry C. VanBuren born 1815, grandfather, Abraham Peter VanBuren born 1781 is not direct descendancy.
President Martin VanBuren descends from Abraham born 1737, son of Marten VB born 1701.
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The funeral of H.C. Van Buren, who died on Thursday from the effects of blood poisoning contracted several months ago, took place Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Rev. H.H. Bingham, pastor of the First Baptist church conducted the services. The floral tributes testified to the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
In the passing of Mr. Van Buren, the west loses one of its real oldtimers. He came to Western Canada in May, 1876, from Troy, New York, settling at Nelsonville, in Southern Manitoba. He started in the cartage business, for in those days all supplies were obtained from Emerson, a distance of over 50 miles.
When the C.P.R. [Canadian Pacific Railway] decided to build the Pembina branch through this great southern part of that province, Mr. Van Buren took one of the sub-contracts, after the completion of which he became supply agent until the branch was finished.
When the town of Morden was located on the new railroad, it necessitated the moving of several flourishing towns and villages which had sprung up. The first large move was Nelsonville, eight miles away. The contract was [unable to read], Mr. Van Buren obtaining it. He afterward moved in Mountain City and several of the smaller villages.
In 1904, Mr. Van Buren moved still farther west, locating for a few years at Macleod with his family, then coming to Calgary, where he had since resided. He was of a very retiring disposition and never courted publicity of any kind. Mr. Van Buren was a member of one of the oldest families in the United States, Martin Van Buren, who was president in 1837, was his great-uncle.
Mr. Van Buren counted among his warmest friends, Hon. John Norquay, Hon. Robt. Rogers, Hon. R.P. Roblin and many others who have helped to make the west.
The deceased leaves to mourn his loss a widow, one daughter, Miss Hazel M. Van Buren; two sons, H.S. Van Buren, of Strathmore, and A.P. Van Buren, of this city.
The Calgary Daily Herald, April 16, 1923, page 19
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**VanBuren lineage of Henry's father, Henry C. VanBuren born 1815, grandfather, Abraham Peter VanBuren born 1781 is not direct descendancy.
President Martin VanBuren descends from Abraham born 1737, son of Marten VB born 1701.
Family Members
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Emeline D. VanBuren Wood
1839–1918
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Abraham P. VanBuren
1841–1897
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Harriett Ann VanBuren Stillwell
1842–1891
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Catharine M. VanBuren
1845–1847
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John Burr VanBuren
1847–1929
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Catherine VanBuren Harris
1850–1923
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Caroline VanBuren Harris
1850–1936
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Clarissa M "Clara" VanBuren Hone
1852–1933
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Phebe Marie VanBuren Burr
1856–1942
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Stephen Green VanBuren
1861–1922
