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Event Date : Friday, June 17, 1955
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Calgary, Alta.

Description : Died at his home in Calgary, Alta. Beloved husband of Laura McQueen and father of Dr. Raymond Selby and Bill Selby, both of Calgary, brother of Percy and Cyril Selby and Mrs. Roy Kneeshaw (Mary) of Bradford, Lena Selby of Asbury Park, N.J., and Mrs. George Thomas (Stella) of Orange, N.J.

Event Date : Friday, June 17, 1955
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Calgary, Alta.

Description : A West Gwillimbury Township son, and a brother of the Township's Reeve, Dr. Ernest R. Selby passed away at his home in Calgary on Friday last, June 17. Dr. Selby had not been well during the past several months, due to a heart condition, and the message informing his family here of his death was not entirely unexpected. Born on the Selby farm, lot 12,
Concession 9, West Gwillimbury, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Selby, Dr. Selby attended Bowles' school and Bradford High School before taking his medical course at Toronto University. After his graduation he specialized at Gravenhurst Sanitorium, St. Louis, and at the Mount Royal Hospital in Montreal, before going to Calgary where he established a practice. He was in Calgary about two years when early in the First Great War, 1914-1918, he offered his services to his country. At that time western Canada units were not being recruited and Dr. Selby came east and signed as a medical officer. During his term of military service he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and also won several medals for distinctive service. The was over he returned to Calgary and about two years later he married Laura McQueen of that city, who survives him, with their two sons, Dr. Raymond Selby and Bill Selby, both of Calgary. Also surviving are two brothers, Percy and Cyril Selby, both of Bradford; and three sisters, Mrs. Roy Kneeshaw (Mary) of Bradford, Miss Lena Selby, R.N., of Asbury Park, N.J., and Mrs. George Thomas (Stella) of Orange, N.J. Dr. Selby was a member of the Anglican church. He was a Mason, having joined Simcoe Masonic Lodge, No. 79, Bradford, before going to western Canada. He took much interest in the St. John's Ambulance Corps and had an outstanding record in instructing for this Corps. The funeral was from his home in Calgary with interment in that city.

Event Date : Tuesday, June 07, 1955
Event Type : Death
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Community : Bradford
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Concession : 0
Description : A lingering illness, extending over a period of about two years, was terminated in the death of Mr. Moses Herbert West at his home, R.R. 1, Bradford, on Tuesday, June 7.A farmer all his life, Mr. West died on the farm on which he was born, lot 5,
Concession 6, West Gwillimbury, in a neighbourhood where throughout the years he was held in highest esteem. Though a sick man in recent months he remained on the farm of his birth to the end.As a boy he attended No. 3 school in the Scotch Settlement, and as a man his interest in this school continued. He acted as a trustee and as secretary of S.S. No. 3 for many years. Before Church Union he was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Bond Head and later was a member and an elder in the United Church.Mr. West is survived by his wife; two sons, Herbert at home and Harold of West Gwillimbury near Pinkerton, a daughter, Mrs. Robt. Stafford (Evelyn) of Tecumseth Township; and one sister, Mrs. N. A. Houghton (Laura) of Victoria, B.C. A daughter, Helen, predeceased him.The funeral was held on Friday afternoon, June 10, with service in Newton Robinson United Church. The services were taken by the minister, Rev. F. W. Newell. Interment was in Bond Head Cemetery.The pallbearers were four nephews and two neighbours of the deceased, namely, Kenneth West, James West, Earl Jessop, Alf. Houghton, Robert Westlake and Robert Sutherland.

Event Date : Saturday, June 04, 1955
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Barrie, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Concession : 0
Description : One of the oldest residents of Churchill, Mrs. James E. Miscampbell, passed away on Saturday, June 4, at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie, to where she had been moved a few days previously after suffering a stroke.The former Mary Lucretia Lynn, she was in her 86th year and was born in Churchill on September 10, 1869, a daughter of the late John Lynn and Catharine Tyrie. Her entire life was spent in the village.Mrs. Miscampbell was an Anglican. Her husband predeceased her, in June 20, 1937, and also one daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Banting (Florence) of Toronto. The only surviving member of the immediate family is a daughter, Mrs. Alberta Christian, of Churchill.The funeral on Tuesday, June 7, was from the Lathangue-Kilkenny Funeral Home here with service conducted by Rev. Lionel F. Rowe of St. Peter's Anglican Church. Interment was in St. Peter's Anglican Church Cemetery, Churchill.Pallbearers were all neighbours of the deceased: Robert Campbell, Sherman Todd, William Duncan, George Averill, Lorne Matchett and Robert Hunter.

Event Date : Thursday, June 16, 1955
Event Type : Marriage
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Community : Holland Marsh
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Concession : 0
Description : Irene Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Van Luyk to Jacob, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Winter, Holland Marsh. The wedding took place at the Holland March Christian Reformed Church. Rev. P. Lagerwey officiated.The bride was attended by her two sisters, Miss Trudy Van Luyk as maid of honour and Miss Wilhelmina Van Luyk as bridesmaid. Bill Winter of Springdale was his brother's groomsman and his brother, Arnold Winter, also of Springdale, was usher.Mr. and Mrs. Winter will reside on the Holland Marsh.

Event Date : Saturday, June 18, 1955
Event Type : Marriage
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Community : Ansnorveld
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Concession : 0
Description : Audrey Guldemeester to George Miedema. Rev. P. Lagerwey officiated.

Event Date : 18900523
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Bradford
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Lot : 0
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Description : Mr. T. Herrick.Age: 64 years, 4 months, 10 days.A tailor.Interred at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Event Date : 18900527
Event Type : Death
Municipality : Cookstown
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Lot : 0
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Description : Age: 1 year, 3 months, 16 days.

Event Date : Wednesday, June 22, 1955
Event Type : Birth
Municipality : Newmarket, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Concession : 0
Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard De Vries, R.R. 1, Kettleby.

Event Date : Saturday, June 18, 1955
Event Type : Birth
Municipality : Newmarket, Ont.
Community : Other - Bradford
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Concession : 0
Description : At York County Hospital, Newmarket, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Ellis, R.R. 2, Newmarket.