Event Date : Sunday, December 27, 1936 Event Type : Death
Description : One of Bradford's oldest businessmen, Mr. Crake died in Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, at the age of 79. He was the first Chevrolet dealer in the area. Funeral service at his late residence, Bradford, on Dec. 29th. Service in the United Church. Interment in Aurora Cemetery.
Event Date : Wednesday, October 08, 1941 Event Type : Death
Description (pg 5) : At his home in Bradford, on Wednesday, October 8, 1941, George P. Simpkin, beloved husband of Annie Bateman and dear father of Doreen, in his 61st year.
Event Date : Thursday, May 18, 1944 Event Type : Death
Description (pg1) : At his home Bradford, Ontario, on Thursday, May 18, 1944, Harry Bugler, beloved husband of Lillian Martin, in his 61st year. The funeral service was from his late residence on Sunday, May 11 at 2 o'clock p.m. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Description : The death of Mr. John Boddy, of this village, was referred to last week by nearly all our county exchanges. In our obituary notice we overlooked mentioning the fact that deceased had been a county magistrate for many years, and was also a staunch Conservative and a strong admirer of the late Sir John A. Macdonald. For upwards of thirty years he was the honoured treasurer of the South Simcoe Conservative Association, and in his day rendered valuable service to his party. The immediate cause of his death was an affection of the kidneys.
Municipality : Community : Bradford Lot : Concession : Description : Came to Canada from Ireland in 1846, and first settled in Essa township, then West Gwillimbury, and finally moved to Bradford 6 years ago. He taught at Cookstown, Fisher's Corners, and Bradford. Was once Reeve of West Gwillimbury, and clerk of Bradford. Leaves a widow and six grown children - three sons and three daughters. Age: 64 years, 8 months, 11 days. Interred at Mount Pleasant cemetery.
Municipality : Community : Bradford Lot : Concession : Description : Age: 76th year. Married to George Douglas, postmaster of Bradford, in 1844, and he died after 13 years of marriage (he was 41 years, 9 months at the time of his death). Mrs. Douglas and her daughter then ran the post office, until her only daughter's death in 1873 (of comsumption at 38 years of age). Lived on John St. Has a brother in Toronto, and one in Garnot, and a sister in the United States. Interred at Mount Pleasant cemtery.
Municipality : Community : Bradford Lot : Concession : Description : Born in Brock, Ontario, in 1837, the oldest son of seven children. Came to Bradford in 1854 as an apprentice for Thomas Wallace, harness-maker. Went to America, but returned and partnered with Wilson Scott to buy out the shop of Mr. John Davidson, a partnership that lasted 49 years. Married Anne Driffill on March 25, 1868. Had seven children, four of whom are still living: Harvey, Charles, Victor, and Mrs. T.W.W. Evans. In 1891, sold their business to Mr. E.P. Snow. Was then appointed to the Clerkship of the Second Division Court, which he held until his death. Was a member of the: Bench of Magistrates, High School Board, Public Library Board, and the Agricultural Society. Was the Reeve of Bradford for nine years. Died of pernicious anaemia. Age: 66 years. Interred in Mount Pleasant.