Back row: Albert Wood (groom), Sarah Reilly (bride), Josephine Reilly, Adney Howard Front row: George Reilly (father of the bride), Loreen Brown, Elizabeth Reilly
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Marriage announcement in a New York state newspaper with details about the wedding of Marjorie Blanchard and William L. Campbell. The marriage occurred in Jamestown, New York in 1917.
"A number of friends were on hand last Sunday afternoon to help Edward (Ted) gapp and Audrey Gapp celebrate 40 years of marriage. A reception was held at the Bradford firehall for the Gapp's. It was a fitting location because Mr. Gapp has been the chief of the town's volunteer fire department for many years. The Gapp's were married on October 2, 1935 and have spent their entire married life in Bradford. In addition to his involvement with the fire department, Mr. gapp works as caretaker of the town hall. Mr. gapp has lived in Bradford since he came to Canada at the age of seven with his parents. He was born and lived his early years in England. The guests enjoyed tea and coffee with the Gapp's. The head table was decorated with a beautiful flower arrangement. As chief of the fire department, Mr. Gapp has seen the addition of more equipment and particularly a new pumper truck earlier this year. The truck was provided by West Gwillimbury Township to permit better service to the township. Mr. and Mrs. Gapp said the recent weather is very similar to that of 40 years ago. "Our wedding day was much like today," Mr. Gapp said Sunday. "It was cool and foggy in the morning but once the sun burned it off, it was a beautiful day." "
Myrtle and Russell Copeland celebrate their 65th Wedding Anniversary.
Accompanying story by Susan Stein: "It was a day for memories, a day always to be cherished by Russel and Myrtle Copeland, by friends and family , who came to celebrate with them on their 65 Wedding Anniversary. There was an Open House, held at their home in Newton Robinson on Sunday, May 7, 1989. A large turn-out came from all over Ontario despite the inclement weather to share in the celebration of this respected couple's festive occasion and to share their memories. It was on May 7, 1924 that Russel Copeland and Myrtle Bateman were married at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Bond Head by Rev. Charles Hearn. They settled on the family farm on the 8th line of West Gwillimbury for several years before moving to their present home in Newton Robinson. Russel purchased his first livestock truck in 1926 - a hard rubber tire model T. That same year their eldest son Laurence was born, followed by Stanley ... " The rest of the story is cut off.
Sarah Coutts and George Michie Coutts at their 50th wedding anniversary. This photo was taken in 1938 at the Scotch Settlement farm, located on the South West corner of Middleton Side Road and 6th concession, West Gwillimbury. From left to right, Dr. Gordon, Jack Coutts, Dr. Wallace, Norman Coutts, Everett Coutts, Harold Coutts. Mrs. Coutts lived from 1863-1951 and Mr. Coutts lived from 1861-1938.
Bradford's Walter King was 31 years old when this photo was taken in 1914. Mr. King is shown with his new bride Stella Kneeshaw. The wedding took place two days before on the Kneeshaw farm on the 6th line of West Gwillimbury and the couple moved to Mr. King's farm down the road where they lived until 1943. When Mr. King was 95, he lived in retirement on John Street in Bradford.
Muriel and Stanley Cairns' wedding day, June 6, 1936. From left to right: Dolph and Eveline Kneeshaw, Muriel and Stanley Cairns, Isaac and Grace Cairns.
