Term browse - West Gwillimbury

CA BWGPL VS-1900-21811
Unidad documental simple
1966-11-30

Event Date : Friday, November 11, 1966
Event Type : Death

Description : Although not enjoying the best of health for some time, the last illness of Mrs. James Armstrong, of 98 John Street E., Bradford, was not lengthy, when she passed away in York County Hospital on Friday, November 11. Mrs. Armstrong was a life-long resident of Bradford, where she received her schooling as the former Violet Jane Saint. With her marriage to the late James Armstrong she continued to reside in Bradford, where she enjoyed life with the company of her relatives and long-time friends.Her church was Trinity Anglican, Bradford. Mrs. Armstrong's husband predeceased her in 1956 and she is survived by one daughter (Shirley), Mrs. William Watson of Bradford and her grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Sara Reeves of Bradford, and a brother, Mr. Leonard Saint of Bradford also survive. The funeral was held on November 14 from the Lewis Funeral Home, with her rector, Rev. W. H. Warnica, conducting the services. Interment was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.The pallbearers were Messrs. James Church, Gordon Church, Jack Church, Allen Hodgson, Mel. Saint and Roy Saint.

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Willson, Eveleen & James Bemrose

CA BWGPL VS-1800-1864
Unidad documental simple
1891-09-10

Parte deVital Statistics

Event Date : September 2, 1891
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Miss Eveleen, youngest daughter of Mr. Lambert Willson, to Mr. James Bemrose, general merchant of Churchill. The wedding took place at St. Peter's Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Canon Murphy. The bride was attended by the groom's sister, Miss Sadie, and the bride's cousins, Miss Carrie Rogerson and Miss Willson. The groom was supported by James Bannerman, John Bemrose, and Norman Willson.

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Church dedication by Bishop Pryce is this Sunday

CA BWGPL WEG-Chu-TrinAngBWG-2017-05-10-11
Unidad documental simple
1986-11-26

Parte deWEGWHIST Collection

Article about the dedication ceremony of Trinity Anglican Church's extension.

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Reverend Hearn

CA BWGPL WEG-Chu-BHChu-OS10004
Unidad documental simple

Parte deWEGWHIST Collection

Reverend Hearn of Trinity Anglican Church, Bond Head.

Christ Anglican Church

CA BWGPL WEG-Chu-OS8526
Unidad documental simple
1938

Parte deWEGWHIST Collection

Christ Church on the Bond Head Road in Middleton, the first Anglican church in West Gwillimbury. Before demolition after WWII.

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Military History is recalled by Finding of Button

CA BWGPL LHC-Newsp-Arti-2017-05-11-02
Unidad documental simple
1958-08-20

Parte deLocal History Collection

"While working in the flower-bed at the front of the bradford Presbyterian Church this summer, Mr. harvey Curry dug up a small object which turned out to be a button off a soldier's uniform. A little rubbing revealed the number "30" inside a raised circle on which was the word "Cambridge"
Local veterans being unable to identify it, Mr. Curry wrote to the Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto and received the following reply:" ...

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Puzzles of Wilson's Hill Pioneer Cemetery

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Unidad documental simple
2019-02-21

Parte deLocal History Collection

Bradford Today article about the Wilson's Hill Pioneer Cemetery in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

"Once the 'most visited cemetery in Simcoe County,' Wilson's Hill in Bradford West Gwillimbury is the resting place of 300 to 500 people, including some notable pioneer families"

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Councillor Cook died Thursday, hundreds pay their respects

CA BWGPL GJ-SB 75-PH26978
Unidad documental simple
1975-04-30

Parte deGeorge Jackson fonds

"Fred Cook, a man who for many years was a social and political influence in Bradford, died last Thursday in York County Hospital at 73. Mr. Cook was admitted to the hospital April 6 suffering from a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford, on Monday afternoon with the Rector, Rev. Jack House and Bishop Hunt, a lifelong friend of Mr. Cook's, conducting the service. Hundreds of friends and associates gathered in the little church on Church St. that Fred Cook served so well. Mayor Joe Magani led a delegation of members of council and the town administrative staff. Many officials representing the various surrounding municipalities also attended the special funeral service. During his 73 years, Fred Cook's life revolved around the town of his birth, Bradford."

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