The large, two-sorey structure located on the east side at 319 Simcoe Road was the home of George Peterman, his wife Sarah (Leopard) and his children (Ernest, Melville, Gurnard, Bertrand, Ila, Norma and Doris) many years ago. He bought Lowery farm (on the south side of Simcoe Road to the 6th Concession, south boundary of Bradford, and north side of the road to the Kneeshaw farm). George raised cows and farmed. Ila and Doris delivered milk (produced by cows on their farm) to Bradford by horse and wagon twice a day. There was a large barn just west and south of the house and road. A milk house was once attached to the woodshed at the back end of the house. Ernie worked on the marsh haying, labored drilling the town well, and then worked for Collings in the marsh. Mell laboured and worked with marsh vegetables and owned marsh land. Gurnard laboured. Bert, a good sportsman, left the farm after finishing school. (1, 2)
"This week's photo, courtesy of the Bradford Fire Department, depicts the fire in February of 1959 which destroyed a large block of the downtown section, from Evans and Evans to the police department. The fire swept through several businesses, unprotected by fire walls. Firefighters from five arena departments battled almost 20 hours to quell the stubborn blaze which caused an estimated $500,000 damage. This week's photo was suggested by Ernest and Lola Peterman of Bradford who sent in a newspaper clipping of the fire."
Event Date : Tuesday, February 10, 1987 Event Type : Death
Description : Suddenly at Newmarket in her 76th year. Wife of the late James Robb. Sister of Vera Williams of Mississauga and predeceased by Gernald, Ernest, Melville, Bert, William, Ila Gibb and Doris Dannis. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, where service and committal later took place. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Event Date : Friday, April 15, 1955 Event Type : Death
Description : Died at her home, Bradford, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late George Peterman and dear mother of Gurnald, Ernest, Melville, Doris and Norma of Bradford, Monty of Detroit, Bert of Newmarket, Vera of Toronto and Ila of West Hill. Rested at her late residence, Simcoe St. for service on Monday, at 2:30 p.m. Interment Newmarket Cemetery.
Event Date : Saturday, August 29, 1964 Event Type : Marriage
Description : Lola Almeda, of Toronto, daughter of Mrs. Gladys Miller of Penetanguishene, to Ernest N. Peterman of Bradford, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Walker Peterman of Vaughan. Rev. Norman Pick of the Christian Baptist Church, Newmarket, officiated. The bride was give in marriage by Mr. Ernest Baker of Willowdale. The bride was attended by Mrs. Ernest Baker of Willowdale and Mrs. Mary Ellen Gordon of Newmarket. Mr. Robert Coffield of Bradford was groomsman and the ushers were Mr. Donald Wm. Gordon of Toronto and Mr. John Ackerman of Newmarket. Mr. and Mrs. Peterman will reside in Bradford.
Event Date : Sunday, October 10, 1971 Event Type : Death
Description : Beloved husband of Elsie I. Loving father of Mrs. Lavon Aquiline and the late Harley Peterman. Brother of Ernest, Mel, Bert, Mrs. Ila Gibb, Mrs. Vera Williams and Mrs. Norma Robb. Also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Masonic services 1 p.m. Thursday at Harris Funeral Home, Cass Ave., Detroit, Mich.
Event Date : Saturday, October 20, 1979 Event Type : Death
Description : Of Newmarket, beloved husband of his late wife Louise and son Howard and Pat and family. Loving uncle of Bruce and Elsie of West Hill, Joan of Keswick, Shirley and Billy of Oshawa and Carol of Bradford. Also survived by sisters Mrs. Ila Gibb of Toronto, Mrs. Vera Williams and Mrs. Norma Robb and his brother Ernest and Lola Peterman of Bradford. Laid to rest October 22, 1979.
Event Date : Tuesday, October 12, 1976 Event Type : In Memoriam
Description : In loving memory of a dear brother-in-law and brother of Ernest Peterman, Mel Peterman of Bradford who passed away October 12, 1976, in his 81st year - Sadly missed by Ernest and Lola Peterman.
Event Date : Thursday, August 21, 1980 Event Type : Death
Description : Died at York County Hospital, Newmarket, in her 71st year. Beloved wife of Ernest Peterman and dear mother of Robert Gordon, Toronto, and Donald Gordon, Holland Landing. Dear sister of Irma (Mrs. Wm. Law) and Bernice (Mrs. R. Burgess), both of Toronto. Dear grandmother of Dave and Ricky. Rested at Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Saturday at 1 p.m. Interment Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.
