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451 English descent for Essex County, and of Irish extraction, original name being O'Cardy

BIOGRAPHY: 1881 British Census - Lived at Giffords Farm, Runwell, Essex, England - farm labourer
Reported to be both a farm labourer and Horseman/keeper.
1871 Census records inlaws William & Susan living next door to them 
Cardy, Daniel (I862)
 
452 Ernest Augustus Slade 11. He was born 18th September 1834 in the County of Cumberland, NSW which was Sydney. He was baptised on the 2nd of November 1834 at the Parish of Saint James, in the County of Cumberland. Fathers name was Ernest Augustus Slade and Mothers name was Mary Ann Curran their abode at the time of birth was stated as Castlereagh Street & Macquarie Street Sydney.. His Mothers surname was to be used from here on as his Family name. A Minister of the Church of England named Richard Hill in 1834 christened Ernest. In the year of 1859, which was the year of his marriage to Lavinia Brooker, he had been living in Parramatta NSW for 34 years, six children to this marriage have been found so far. Ernest died of heart disease after being sick for 4 months. Informant of his death was his son Mark David Curran his second eldest son of 133 North Road Newport Victoria. Curran, Ernest Augustus II (I9331)
 
453 Evan was reported to be a mole catcher living in the middle of Shrewsbury in 1813. (Geoff White - Helsinki, 2000) Binnall, Evan (I10310)
 
454 Executrix of her husbands Will. Davis, Elizabeth (I3523)
 
455 Family Ancestry is Irish.

Born in Leeds Quebec, he went to Vermilion, Alberta to homestead with his father but was unsuccessful and returned to Okotoks, Alberta to operate a dray business (1926-1940). After marrying Merle, they moved to Black Diamond, Alberta. He was an oilfield worker in Turner Valley, Alberta.

Obituary


Hugh Alexander Patterson, 68, of Black Diamond, died in the Calgary General Hospital Friday, Sept. 12, after a lengthy illness. Born in Leeds, Que., he came to the Okotoks district in 1900. He also resided at Nanton, Langdon, Alliance and Black Diamond, as well as in Okotoks. He spent his early years farming and later worked for the Madison Natural Gas Co. at Turner Valley. He was a member of the United Church and was particularly active in curling.

Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife, Merle; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Hadden of Calgary and Mrs. W. (Myrtle) Ruby of Chilliwack, B.C.; a son and two daughters at home, Arthur, 15, Donna, 14 and Joan, 9; and one sister, Mrs. Victoria Bradshaw of Okotoks. He was predeceased by his first wife, Eva, in 1940.

Funeral services were held September 16 at the Black Diamond United Church conducted by Rev. Mr. Hunt of Calgary and Rev. Mr. Adams of Black Diamond. Burial was in Okotoks cemetery.

Pallbearers were Walter Tubb, Joe Briggs, Vester Shield, Marion Mitchell, Jack Murdy and James Price. 
Patterson, Hugh Alexander (I7135)
 
456 Family Name: ELLIS
Given Name(s): Crhistiana
Event: MARRIAGE
Spouse's Family Name: ARCHIBALD
Spouse's Given Name(s): Chas Jno
Birth Place: CORNWALL
Registration Year: 1896
Registration Number: 3657 
Family F2686
 
457 Family Name: ELLIS
Given Name(s): Wilmot
Sex: Female
Event: MARRIAGE
Spouse's Family Name: HODGE
Spouse's Given Name(s): John Henry
Registration Year: 1888
Registration Number: 7770 
Family F2691
 
458 Family Name: ELLIS
Given Name(s): Wilmot
Sex: Unknown
Event: DEATH
Father's Name: Edyvean Jno
Mother's Name: UNKNOWN - Ellen
Age: 54
Death Place: Cwood
Registration Year: 1899
Registration Number: 9179 
Edyvean, Wilmot (I7879)
 
459 Family Name: HODGE
Given Name(s): Bessie
Event: BIRTH
Father's Name: Jno Hy
Mother's Name: ELLIS - Wilmot
Birth Place: EAGLEHAWK
Registration Year: 1889
Registration Number: 30625

Family Name: HODGE
Given Name(s): Bessie
Event: DEATH
Father's Name: Jno Hy
Mother's Name: ELLIS - Wilmot
Death Place: Eaglehawk
Registration Year: 1889
Registration Number: 16264 
Hodge, Bessie (I7893)
 
460 Family Name: HODGE
Given Name(s): John Henry James
Sex: Male
Event: DEATH
Father's Name: HODGE John
Mother's Name: SIMMONS - Martha
Age: 58
Death Place: SOUTH YARRA
Registration Year: 1923
Registration Number: 16798

Family Name: HODGE
Given Name(s): John Henrt
Event: DEATH
Father's Name: Hodge Robt Hy
Mother's Name: CAMERON - Mary
Age: 67
Death Place: Rmond
Registration Year: 1948
Registration Number: 544

Family Name: HODGE
Given Name(s): John Henry
Event: DEATH
Father's Name:
Mother's Name: HODGE - Catherine Jane
Age: 21
Birth Place:
Death Place: SANDHURST
Registration Year: 1883
Registration Number: 12442

Family Name: HODGE
Given Name(s): John Henry
Event: DEATH
Father's Name: Henry Alfred
Mother's Name: NICHOLS - Annie Mary
Age: 43
Death Place: Drou
Registration Year: 1976
Registration Number: 10008

Hodge deaths with Birthplace Cornwall
Surname Given Name(s) Event Sps Snm / Father Sps Gvn / Mother Year Reg. No
HODGE Ann D Craze Thomas - Jane 1865 2754 age 36
HODGE Samuel D Daniel 1872 6082 age 23
HODGE Mary D Eve Samuel U - Elizabeth 1866 5491 age 34
HODGE Sally D Mundy Renatius UNKNOWN - Sally 1868 889 age 37
HODGE Elizabeth Ann D Reynolds John BELLMAN - Ann 1874 24
HODGE John D 1880 11304 age 29
HODGE Jonathan D Jonathan 1878 2358 age 47
HODGE John D Francis WEBB - Ann 1878 6670 age 63 wife Catherine Sellar 
Hodge, John Henry (I7892)
 
461 Family Name: HODGE
Given Name(s): Maud
Sex: Female
Event: BIRTH
Father's Name: Jno Hy
Mother's Name: ELLIS - Wilmot
Birth Place: EAGLEHAWK
Registration Year: 1891
Registration Number: 22317 
Hodge, Maud (I7894)
 
462 Family Name: HODGE
Given Name(s): Robt Edyvean
Sex: Male
Event: BIRTH
Father's Name: Jno Hy
Mother's Name: ELLIS - Wilmot
Birth Place: E HAWK
Registration Year: 1894
Registration Number: 11379 
Hodge, Robert Edyvean (I7895)
 
463 Family Name: HODGE
Given Name(s): Wilmot
Event: DEATH
Father's Name: Ellis Richard
Mother's Name: EDYVEAN - Wilmot
Age: 73
Death Place: Ehawk
Registration Year: 1939
Registration Number: 12706 
Ellis, Wilmot (I7891)
 
464 Family Name: LAMPSHIRE
Given Name(s): Elizabeth Frances
Sex: Female
Event: MARRIAGE
Father's Name:
Mother's Name:
Spouse's Family Name: CORDWELL
Spouse's Given Name(s): John William
Age:
Birth Place:
Death Place:
Registration Year: 1886
Registration Number: 1082 
Family F2683
 
465 Family Name: LAMPSHIRE
Given Name(s): William
Sex: Male
Event: MARRIAGE
Spouse's Family Name: LAMPSHIRE
Spouse's Given Name(s): Elizabeth Ann
Registration Year: 1859
Registration Number: 2963 
Family F2680
 
466 Family Name: LAMPSHIRE
Given Name(s): Wm Jno
Sex: Unknown
Event: MARRIAGE
Father's Name:
Mother's Name:
Spouse's Family Name: KEAM
Spouse's Given Name(s): Myrtle Mavis
Age:
Birth Place:
Death Place:
Registration Year: 1935
Registration Number: 7196 
Family F2688
 
467 Family tree downloaded from Ancestry.com suggests a birth date of Jan 8 1896 Arnold, Claressa (I52)
 
468 Farmed Lot 11, Con 19, Greenock Township until 1904 when he bought the Lovat Hotel. McArthur, Duncan (I10055)
 
469 Farmed near Blackstock, then to a farm near Manchester, where Tom died. Buried at Bethel Cemetery, Oakwood. Archer, Thomas (I5895)
 
470 Farmed near Blackstock, then to a farm near Manchester, where Tom died. Following Tom's death Mary and foster son, Perry Chase, moved to the farm on Highway 7 just south of the Cambray turn, where she lived until her death. Buried at Bethel Cemetery, Oakwood. Cory, Mary Jane (I5894)
 
471 Farmed on the 12th concession of Mariposa until 1918, when they moved to the 9th concession. Ritired to the Village of Oakwood. Buried at East Oakwood Cemetery. Prouse, William (I5900)
 
472 Father was a Dr. in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland
She left John Philpot for another man. 
Creagh, Sarah (I506)
 
473 Father: Robert Crawford b: 20 JUN 1793 in Monaghan, Ireland
Mother: Susannah Spence b: 22 DEC 1805 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
Marriage:
Julia Wilson b: 15 SEP 1851 in Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Married: 05 APR 1868
Children:
1.Susannah Mary Crawford b: 14 JUL 1873 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
2.Anna Bertha Clara Crawford b: 01 JAN 1883 in Third Line, Lot Albion Cty Peel, Ontario, Canada
3.Julia Emmalyne Crawford b: 03 NOV 1881 in Peel Co.,Ontario,Canada
4.Robert James Crawford b: 17 MAR 1885 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
5.Ethel Lillie Crawford b: 02 APR 1889 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
6. Esther Crawford b: 08 MAR 1879 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
7. William Spence Crawford b: 21 SEP 1869 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
8. Margaret Jane Crawford b: 10 NOV 1875 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
9. Elizabeth Ann Crawford b: 03 NOV 1871 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
10. Florence Ammelia Crawford b: 06 FEB 1877 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
11. Agnes Louise Crawford b: 12 JAN 1887 in Albion, Ontario, Canada
12. Liche Crawford b: 1889 in Algoma, Ontario Canada (This one must have died before 1891 because he or she is not in 1891 Census nor the 1901 Census) 
Crawford, William Spence (I10990)
 
474 Flora married William sometime after the death of his first wife, Gertrude in 1935. Little is known about her including her last name. She passed away about a year after William Flora Clara (I4398)
 
475 Florence and David were the first couple to be married in this church. Florence's grandfather, Henry Pocock, had taken an active part in building this church. Family F2113
 
476 For thorough coverage of the Bronson lines, see "Brownson, Bronson or Brunson Family of Earl's Colne, Essex, England, Connecticut and South Carolina," by John Insley Coddington (The American Genealogist, Vol 38, No 4, pp. 197-211, October 1962). Brunson, (Brownson, Brunson) Families by Col. Herbert Bronson Enderton (1969) is based, in large part, upon Coddington's work. Bronson, Roger (I5997)
 
477 Forfarshire is the old name of the present county of Angus in Scotland near Dundee. Stirling, John (I6257)
 
478 Fourdrinier family was of French Huguenot extraction. Fourdrinier, Jemima (I527)
 
479 Francis Colwell Francis ran away from home after his mother died and the father remarried. He went to a lumber camp in Indianne and later returned to Ontario. They lived between Bervie and Ripley, Bruce Co. and had 17 children of which 14 survived, triplets and a twin son died. In the spring of 1880 they crossed to Duluth and moved on to Moorehead, MN near Fargo. They brought 2 horses and a cow (both hurt during the railway trip). Jane's sister, Deborah Amanda, married to William McDonald had staked a homestead in the Dakota Territory and built a home. Their daughter Maria married Robert Glass while still in Canada and later moved to Marlette, Michigan and later still to Ellendale, North Dakota. They were burned out in Michigan and a collie dog saved their little girls from the fire. Because of poor land in Ellendale they moved to Tower, North Dakota and they finally moved back to Canada in 2007. Colwell, Francis (I6258)
 
480 FRANK BERTRAM DEAD

Frank Bertram, the well known livery-man died Friday morning from a complication of disorders, chief among which was inflammation of the bowels. Mr. Bertram had been ill about ten days. He had not been in perfect health, his physicians say, for many years. Several years ago he was obliged to submit to an operation. He was a stirring business man and enjoyed a wide acquaintance in this city, and is highly spoken of by those who knew him. The funeral will occur this afternoon at three o'clock.

Sault Sainte Marie News, 11 Aug 1888, p. 1 
Bertram, Francis (I10805)
 
481 Frank purchased all parcels of Lots 61 and 62 on Concession 1, South Durham Road, Kincardine Township in 1915. He held this property and farmed here until 1964 when he retired to Kincardine. (Toils, Tears, and Triumph) Colwell, Francess (I6558)
 
482 Fred A Morley
United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
Name (Original): MORLEY FRED A
Event Type: Military Service
Event Date: 12 Aug 1942
Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Race: White
Citizenship Status:citizen
Birth Year:1923
Birthplace:ILLINOIS
Education Level:4 years of high school
Civilian Occupation:Clerks, general office
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Military Rank: Private
Army Branch: Air Corps
Army Component: Reserves - exclusive of Regular Army Reserve and Officers of the Officers Reserve Corps on active duty under the Thomason Act (Officers and Enlisted Men -- O.R.C. and E.R.C., and Nurses-Reserve Status)
Source Reference:Civil Life
Serial Number: 16080807
Affiliate ARC Identifier:1263923
Box Film Number:02162.73

Fred held several ranks during his service:
Officer [Lieutenant Colonel], [Director of Materiel], [Colonel], [Radio Operator] 
Morley, Frederick Arthur (I231)
 
483 Frederick is listed as a Gas Fitter living at 22 White Horse Lane, Father John Hartley (Felt Maker)
Amelia is living at 10 Gloucester Street, Father James Brown (Engineer) 
Family F1573
 
484 from 1700-1708 they had 8 children including twins Willoughby, Mary (I5263)
 
485 From 1901 Census - Immigrated in 1865 Quinn, William John (I3209)
 
486 From Family Bible Married David McIlmoyle of the Township of Smith to Margaret Ann Thompson of North Monaghan at Peterborough by Rev N. Clark, Presbyterian Minister of Lakefield Wednesday 1 November 1884
Rev.J McIlmoyle presided over his death and funeral 
McIlmoyle, David (I2151)
 
487 From Tales and Trails of Bruce Township, 1984
Ferris
In 1847, Joseph Ferris at the age of nine emigrated from County Fermanagh, Ireland to Canada, along with three of his brothers.
He Literally worked his way westward across the county. While picking potatoes in the St. Catherines area, he met and married Barbara Johnston about 1858. After renting several farms in the area (Bruce Township) he eventually bought Lot 30, Concession 1 in 1900. They moved there in April of that year along with eight of their ten children - Celcilia, Johnnie, Thomas, Joseph, James, Alice, Elizabeth, and twins William and John.
Cecilia married Hugh McFadyen and shortly after moved to Glen Ewan, Saskatchewan. Johnnie died about age 10. Tom married Anne Johnson and had four children, William, George, Alice, and Thomas.
James married Flora MacArthur. They had two children, Wellington and Margaret. Wellington married Vivian Flett. They had two children James and Donald. James married Hazel Lemont. With their son, Kevin, and daughters, Shannon and Kelly, they live at Lot 29, Concession 1 (Bruce Township, near Glammis). Donald married Michelle Cuthbertson and they have four children, Patricia, Steven, Allan (died 1983), and Robin who are the fourth Ferris generation on Lot 30, Concession 1, Bruce Township.
Joseph married Hugena McArthur and lived in Greenock Township. Alice married Charles Dezall and lived near Dundalk, Grey County. May never married. Elizabeth married Sandy McColeman and lived in Toronto. William married Verna Husk. They had a daughter Gladys (Mrs. Charles Gray) of Moose Jaw Saskatchewan. They farmed on Lot 27, Concession 1 until Bill was seriously injured in a wind storm, March 19, 1921 which resulted in his death. John married Alby Symon and moved across the Boundary to Lot 27, Concession 12 Kincardine. Their daughter Grace married Bruce MacPherson.
Joseph Ferris Senior had a keen typical Irish humour, and was a devout Orangeman. He farmed and carried mail from Glen Eden Grove to Glamis. He died on July 12, 1919. 
Ferris, Joseph (I7704)
 
488 From: Walker's Hibernian magazine, 1 May, 1891

James Curran, Esq., brother to John Philpot Curran, Esq., to Miss Bury, daughter to John Bury of Rathmines, Co. Dublin Esq. All John Philpot Curran's brothers as well as his sister, Mrs Graham,predeceased him. Laurence Curran, the second son, succeeded his father as Seneschal of Newmarket.

Memoir of Curran 1817 by William O'Regan

Of the Curran brothers I knew two, one bread an attorney, who was considered a young man of promise equal to that of JPC himself. Notes: James Curran (attorney) Mr Curran (JPC) had a younger brother who was an attorney - very like him, but taller and better-looking. (JPC was short) This man has a good deal of his brother's humour, a little of his wit, and much satire... But his conduct was very dissolute. He was infact, what may be termed the best blackguard of his profession and that was saying a great deal for him, My friend (i.e. JPC) had justly excluded him from his house, but occasionally relieved his finances until these calls became so importunate that at length, further compliance was refused....

It is thought that James and his wife Anne (nee Bury) emigrated to America. 
Family F3057
 
489 Gail Gamble, of Hanover, passed away at Victoria Hospital in London on Saturday, January 31, 2015.

She was 69.

Survived by her husband Don of Hanover, two sons, 2 Grandchildren a sister and a sister-in-law.

She was predeceased by her brothers Leo and Gerard Kroeplin and her parents Norman Kroeplin and Philomina (Wilhelmine) Caskanette.

At Gail's request there will be no funeral home visitation. Cremation has taken place. A Private Family Service will be held at St. Ann's Cemetery in Riversdale at a later date. 
Kroeplin, Gail Ida (I11297)
 
490 GAMBLE, AGNES 'EILEEN'
Eileen Gamble passed away peacefully at her home in Thornbury on Monday, August 14, 2023 in her 83rd year.

Eileen was predeceased by her loving husband of more than 50 years, Robert James 'Bob' Gamble.

Eileen is survived by her son Steven Gamble (Deanna) of Kanata, her daughter Tracey Morden (Todd) of Elmvale, and her daughter Tanya Gamble (Yves) of Newmarket. She was the proud Nana of Julie, Zander, Annika, Fisher, Maxim and Madelène. She will be sadly missed by her sister Mary Young (Carl), and sisters-in-law Helen Thorne (late Bryan) and Laura Gamble (late Ron), and her many nieces, nephews and their families. Eileen is predeceased by her brothers Donald and John, and parents Rachael and Harold Micks.

Eileen was born in Collingwood, Ontario and moved to the Town of Thornbury in 1963. Eileen was a devoted mother to her children, and the 'cool' Aunt who loved and spoiled her nieces and nephews greatly. As an avid knitter, she provided many friends and family members with the gifts of warm socks, mittens, sweaters, blankets and more. Her heart was as big as her warm and sometimes mischievous smile. She was always looking out for others and opportunities to assist in any way that she could in a community that she loved dearly. Eileen contributed to many community programs, including teaching Sunday school at the Presbyterian Church, delivering 'Meals on Wheels', the knitting club, and more recently could be found leading a rousing game of Bingo in senior's programs.

Cremation has taken place and a service of committal and inurnment will be conducted at the Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 1 p.m. with a celebration of Eileen's life to follow at the Thornbury Library from 2 until 4 p.m., tributes will be shared at 2:30 p.m. 
Micks, Agnes Eileen (I11296)
 
491 GAMBLE, ROBERT JAMES 'BOB'
Bob Gamble of Thornbury passed away peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services in Meaford on Monday, March 2, 2020 in his 83rd year.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Eileen Gamble (nee Micks),
Bob is predeceased by his brothers Thomas, Donald, and Ronald.

Bob was born in Glammis, Ontario and moved to the Town of Thornbury in 1963 where he worked as a Chartered Accountant with Teledyne Mining Products for 32 years. He loved the town and took great pride in serving his community for over 40 years. Bob was a long-standing member of the Councils for both the Town of The Blue Mountains and the former Town of Thornbury and was proud to serve as the last Mayor of the Town of Thornbury. Bob was instrumental in the establishment of the Georgian Trail and sat on the Georgian Trail Board of Management for 30 years. Bob served on many committees and boards, including representing the Town of Thornbury as a Grey County Council Member.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service of committal and internment will be conducted at the Thornbury-Clarksburg Union Cemetery. 
Gamble, Robert J (I11292)
 
492 George and Elizabeth came to Okotoks, Alberta in 1914 from Ontario. He owned a flour mill and in 1918, sold it and moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. They later moved to Vancouver British Columbia. Family F756
 
493 Gertrude and her parents came from Michigan where she was the daughter of a contractor. She received her later education in Portland and was a school teacher for 4 years following her graduation. In 1899 she married William Hunter and they lived on the Harmony ranch on the Tygh Ridge for many years before moving to The Dalles in 1913. Her residence at time of death was 1022 Bluff, The Dalles, Oregon. She is buried with her mother in law, Annie Hunter, in the IOOF Cemetery in The Dalles. Badger, Gertrude (I4397)
 
494 Graduate Nurse of Kitchener Waterloo Hospital, moved to Sherbrooke Quebec
married in California (notes from Mom) 
McFadyen, Christine (I178)
 
495 Grew up in Blackie District, Alberta, Canada Colwell, Gordon (I9766)
 
496 Gwen, as she is known to all, came to Canada to live with Mrs. Grace Flay, nee Willoughby (Aunt Grace), who had married Charlie Flay. Gwen moved to Canada in 1924.
She was very active, as one of its leaders, with a senior citizen group in the Toronto, Canada area. Mrs. Gwen Daintree formerly lived at: 31 Braeburn Avenue, Weston, Ontario, Canada M9P2J2
On 1 April 1993 Gwen moved into Room 305 of Beechwood Place, a senior citizens home. The address is: 1500 Rathburn Road East, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W4L7, Canada.
On 29 August 1998, Gwen died at Meadowcroft Home from Alzheimer's Disease. 
Jory, Gwendoline Mae (I224)
 
497 Had a blacksmith shop in Glamis, Ontario, Canada. Died of T.B. McFadyen, John (I3653)
 
498 Had a remainder to Cappaghwhite under his fathers Will. Hunt, Fitzmaurice (I3549)
 
499 Harry McIlmoyl was born in Ontario, about 40 miles north of Peterborough, 1875. He grew up on his father's farm in the bush and rock of the Canadian Shield. There was very little chance for an education as boys had to go to work very early in life. He worked in the woods in the winter and on the river-drive in the spring. He acquired his own farm near his father's and worked it in the summer months.
  • He married Ella Hales in 1905 and they lived on the farm for the next eight years. She was born on a farm a short distance from his home in 1884. They attended the same church and had apparently decided early in life that they would marry when they could.

  • There were four boys born while living here: Alvin (1906), Arnold (1908), Edward (Ted) (1910), and Fred (1913). Harry had always wanted to go west where he felt there would be more opportunities for his family. After several trips west on harvest excursions, the opportunity to purchase a business in Southey Saskatchewan came up. He was able to sell his farm and make the move. His brother-in-law, Bob Hales, had gone in with him, and in April 1913, after the birth of Fred, the two of them set out for Southey. The families followed, arriving in Southey in July. Temporary accommodations were found and house building began.

  • The business they had bought from Ben Pekrul was the Cockshutt Plow Co. Agency and Imperial Oil Agency. They called it McIlmoyl and Hales and operated under this name for a number of years. Some of the side lines to the business were Front and Wood binders, Adams Wagons, De La Val Cream Separators, and Red River Special Threshers. The Telephone exchange was added in 1914.

  • In June 1917 tragedy struck. Alvin was playing ball in school when a batted ball struck him in the forehead. Although seriously injured, he was able to walk home. In spite of all the doctor could do, he died three days later. It was a severe blow to the family but the sympathy and help of the community softened the blow and life went on.

  • Two more children were born, Hilda in 1918 and Donald in 1920.

  • In 1924 the partnership was dissolved. Mr. Hales took over the Telephone exchange and Harry carried on with the machine and oil business. The boys were big enough to help and as the years went by business was increased. About 1927 a truck was purchased and used for local delivery. Harvest time was always hectic as gas powered tractors came into use and gas was being hauled from Regina and delivered to the threshing outfits.

  • Harry served in many capacities in village life. He was on council for some time - about 15 years, and also on the school board. He was fire chief for many years and served on the Methodist and United Church boards for 24 years. He served on the Board of Elders most of this time and was Treasurer for many years, holding all three positions at the time of his death.

  • The family was growing up, business was good, everything seemed to point to a prosperous future when the "dirty thirties"came. It meant a great slowdown in business, savings disappeared and everybody had to tighten their belts and make do as best they could. It was during this period that trading came into being. Meat and wood became mediums of exchange. It was a struggle to obtain enough cash for the necessities. Farmers were in desperate straits. Lack of deed for horses brought about the switch to power farming. It was a gradual change as horses had to be used to purchase the tractor and they, in turn, had to be disposed of. Harry looked to the north and was able to sell some teams. It did help to keep things going as cash was received for the horses.

  • Early in the year of 1938 Harry took sick and passed away. Arnold and Fred continued to operate the business with Mrs. McIlmoyl as silent partner. She had worked along with her husband all through the years in the west, had raised her family, used her influence to make changes for the better in the town and in the school. Now that she was left alone she took here husband's place on the Board of Elders in the church and held this position until her death twenty-five years later (1963).
  •  
    McIlmoyl, Harry Golbourne (I1061)
     
    500 At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. Living (I4930)
     

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