photograph of William L. Campbell (Grain Dealer), c. 1870. Father of William L., Elizabeth F. And Dr. Lewis Campbell. His branch of the Campbell clan was from Caithness, Scotland. At an unknown date they moved to Ireland. William was born in Kilglass, County Sligo Ireland in 1838. He emigrated with his family in 1857 to Traverse City, Michigan. In about 1860 he came to Canada first settling in Brantford, then Newmarket. He was sent to Bradford by his Newmarket employer in 1862 to open a grain and lumber business.
A photograph of William L. Campbell (Grain Dealer) standing, c. 1865. Father of William L., Elizabeth F. And Dr. Lewis Campbell. His branch of the Campbell clan was from Caithness, Scotland. At an unknown date they moved to Ireland. William was born in Kilglass, County Sligo Ireland in 1838. He emigrated with his family in 1857 to Traverse City, Michigan. In about 1860 he came to Canada first settling in Brantford, then Newmarket. He was sent to Bradford by his Newmarket employer in 1862 to open a grain and lumber business.
Image of a receipt issued by William Campbell Coal Co. on June 3, 1919. At this time the business was being run by William’s daughter Elizabeth Florence “Libby” Campbell as William died in 1914.
Image of a bill issue to Bradford Bowling Club by William Campbell Coal Co. in 1919. At this time the business was being run by William’s daughter Elizabeth Florence “Libby” Campbell as William died in 1914.
William Alexander Langford born 20 July, 1890 in Alton, On. Bertha Catherine Elizabeth Pettit born 6 September, 1890 in Adjala Twp, On. They were married on March 6, 1919. Their children are Dorthy Henriette, born 3 Feb., 1920, Keith Henry, born 9 Jan., 1926, Stewart William. born 17 Mar., 1930.
A newspaper article about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Is anyone out there confused as to how much money the library fundraising committee is hoping to raise?...The fundraising goal for the library is not $25,000 but $250,000. A quarter of a million dollars. Six digits. A Lot of money...."
"Bradford, Jan 22 - A few hours after Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stephenson had been happily skating at the community rink here their bodies were found in their bedroom by their five-year-old daughter, Joan..."
