Event Date : Saturday, December 17, 1966 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Bradford Description : At the Toronto General Hospital, on Saturday, December 17, 1966. Ann M. Bateman, beloved wife of the late George P. Simpkin; dear mother of Doreen. Friends called at the Trull Funeral Home, 2704 Yonge St. Service was held in Bradford United Church, Bradford, Ont., Monday afternoon, at one o'clock. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
Event Date : Sunday, October 31, 1948 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Other - Bradford Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Daughter of H.B. Jeffs and sister of Mrs G. Douglas Jeffs and Mrs Clare Shaw died in Toronto Western Hospital. She was a member of the T. Eaton Co. staff for 25 years. During the war she became cheif messing officer of the RCAF.
This structure had a drive shed at the rear for stabling horses while the congregation attended church. The seating capacity was 125. The building had a simple 3-bay rectangular plan with a steep-pitched gable roof. Exterior buttresses and corner turrets (in lieu of a main spire) accentuated the sense of height. The symmetrical layout had a central aisle and an elevated pulpit and sacrament tables located at the front of the church. Large Gothic windows had vertical feature elements and pointed arch tracery. There was also a rose window. The large central entrance had an arched transom above. Solid brick masonry construction rested on a random field stone foundation. This building was demolished in 1957. The replacement church has a larger seating capacity. (3) Please contact the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library (905-775-3328) if you have any other information about this photo.
Event Date : Wednesday, December 25, 1907 Event Type : Marriage Municipality : Community : Bradford Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Miss Florence F. Young, to Rev. A. Boylan Fitz-Gerald, of Newark, New Jersey.The wedding took place at Algonquin Lodge" Bradford.The ceremony was performed by Rev. Egerton R. Young assisted by Rev. E. Ryerson Young Jr. brother of the bride and Rev. J.A. Long Ph.D."
Event Date : Saturday, June 28, 1947 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Bradford Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Wife of Gilbert Lukes and mother of Thomas Owen died from a seizure. She was born in Croydon, England and moved to Toronto to become a nurse. She moved to Bradford 39 years ago after her marriage. Interment in Newmarket Cemetery.
Event Date : Monday, October 24, 1994 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Other - Bradford Description : At Aurora Resthaven Nursing Home, in her 88th year. Nee Balint. Of the Bradford Marsh. Wife of the late John Holancin. Mother of John of Frankford, Anne Papousek of Renfrew, Paul and George of R.R. 1 Kettleby, Pauline of Aurora, Helen Poulis of King, Mary Gilbert of Collingwood, Joan Meharg of Markham, Betty Sue of Toronto, James of Newmarket and predeceased by Richard. Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford, followed by cremation. Donations to the York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket, or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.*Original stored in Joe Saint Collection.
Newspaper photograph of William J. Hounsome and his wife Sarah Kain celebrating 67 years of marriage. Caption: "The William J. Hounsome's celebrated their 67th anniversary with a small party last week. Mr. Hounsome commented that, "I've been with her since she was 14, and I'd do it all again, with the same _____." The couple have 17 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. Up until 18 years ago, they had a 100 acre farm in the Bradford area. Mrs. Hounsome attributed their long-lived happiness to "good clean living, and being agreeable as much and as often as possible." "
Event Date : Saturday, September 08, 1900 Event Type : Death Municipality : Community : Bradford Street : Lot : Concession : 0 Description : Died at Durham Place" Bradford.Age: 71st year.Born in Township of Trafalger County of Halton on May 30th 1830.Married Harriet Saunders daughter of George W. Saunders St. Vincent Township County of Grey in 1855.Moved to Bradford from Barrie in 1860 to run the T. Smith & Sons' Sawmills. More than 20 years later the mills moved north and he became involved in farming. Leaves a widow and nine children: T.S. Durham of Sault Ste. Marie; Sidney of B.C.; Mrs. E.S. Meeking of Allandale; James E. of Tonawanda N.Y.; Edgar and Miss Ella of Bradford; Clara of the Jewish Hospital Cincinnati Ohio; Hattie of Sault Ste. Marie and Wilbert of Bay City Mich.Interred in Barrie Union Cemetery."