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The landing place for boats on the dyke near Peter Verkaik's house (in the background) during Hurricane Hazel. A boat delivers some marsh folks to dry land. In this picture, the person on the far right is Leon Radder, the person with the captain's cap is Auke Ellens , and the person standing behind him is Albert Van Dyke.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Marsh residents recall Hazel's devastation 25 years ago
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Article on the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel, with recollections from Marsh and Bradford residents
Bradford Witness
Ontario Premier Frost Pays Second Visit to Bradford
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"After visiting the scene of the marshland flood here on Monday, attending an organization meeting and promising $100,00 to start the work of clearing and rebuilding, the Premier returned again yesterday, this time accompanied by Ontario Minister of Agriculture Thomas. ..."
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Sunday, October 16, 1949
Event Type : Birth
Description : At York County Hospital, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Verkaik, Bradford.
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Friday, January 23, 1948
Event Type : Birth
Description : A daughter to Mr and Mrs Peter Verkaik of Tottenham at York County Hospital, Newmarket.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Wednesday, April 28, 1954
Event Type : Birth
Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Verkaik, R.R. 4, Bradford.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Tuesday, February 19, 1957
Event Type : Birth
Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Verkaik, Bradford.
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Event Date : Monday, April 29, 1946
Event Type : Birth
Description : A son to Mr and Mrs Peter Verkaik of Tottenham at York County Hospital, Newmarket.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Saturday, December 04, 1971
Event Type : Death
Description : The Park View Nursing Home, Stouffville on Saturday, December 4/71. Anna Luyt wife of the late, George Verkaik and dear mother of Jacob, George, Harry, all of Bradford, Peter of Eustis, Florida. Elizabeth (Mrs. William Horlings, Holland Marsh) Lena (Mrs. Harry Israels, Grand Rapids, Michigan) Anne (Mrs. Stan Mol, Charlottetown, P.E.I.) Agnes (Mrs. Art VanDyke) Anthony both of Bradford, sister of John and Alfred of Chatham and others in Holland. Also, survived by 35 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Rested at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. The Funeral service was held at the Springdale Christian Reformed Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
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Event Date : Friday, April 02, 1954
Event Type : Marriage
Description : Anne, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Maan, of Springdale, to Anthony, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Verkaik of Springdale. The wedding took place at Springdale Christian Reformed Church. Rev. Ralph Wildschut officiated.The bride had five attendants. Her three sisters, Misses Jeanne, Jane and Irene Maan, were maid of honour and bridesmaids, while two young nieces of the groom, Whnda Verkaik and Leona Van Dyke, were the flower girls. Mr. Peter Verkaik was his brother's groomsman and two of his other brothers, Messrs. Harry and George Verkaik, were the ushers. Mr. and Mrs. Verkaik will reside in Springdale.
Bradford Witness