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- Away Back WhenGrimsby Independent, 17 Jun 1936, p. 1 History of the Nelles family at Grand River.Grimsby Independent, 17 Jun 1936, p. 1 History of the Nelles family at Grand River.Grimsby Public Library
- Away Back WhenGrimsby Independent, 10 Jun 1936, p. 1 On the 19th day of August, 1922, there assembled at Lake Lodge School, Grimsby, over 300 people of all ages, members of the different branches of the Nelles family in the United States and Canada. This was the second reunion of the family, and it has since become an annual …Grimsby Independent, 10 Jun 1936, p. 1 On the 19th day of August, 1922, there assembled at Lake Lodge School, Grimsby, over 300 people of all ages, members of the different branches of the Nelles family in …Grimsby Public Library
- Away back whenGrimsby Independent, 10 Jan 1934, p. 5 wedding on November 21, 1901 of James Goodwin and Ona Teeter, daughter of late Adam Teeter; death on November 21, 1901 of Olie Forrester, son of James Forrester; death on November 15, 1901 of Mrs. Ann Collins, mother of Mrs. Patrick Hastings; birth on November 15, 1901 of a son …Grimsby Independent, 10 Jan 1934, p. 5 wedding on November 21, 1901 of James Goodwin and Ona Teeter, daughter of late Adam Teeter; death on November 21, 1901 of Olie Forrester, son of James Forrester; death on …Grimsby Public Library
- Brig. Gen. Charles M. Nelles dies at Niagara-on-the-LakeGrimsby Independent, 19 Feb 1936, 1, 8 Distinguished soldier, veteran of three campaigns, and leader in many fields of public interest Brig.-Gen. Charles M. Nelles, C.M.G., V.D., died last week at the Cottage Hospital, Niagara-on-the-Lake. His only surviving son, Commodore Percy W. Nelles, Ottawa, First Officer of the Canadian Navy has ...Grimsby Independent, 19 Feb 1936, 1, 8 Distinguished soldier, veteran of three campaigns, and leader in many fields of public interest Brig.-Gen. Charles M. Nelles, C.M.G., V.D., died last week at the Cottage Hospital, Niagara-on-the-Lake. His only …Grimsby Public Library
- Two year old child loses life in motor accident near Grimsby on WednesdayGrimsby Independent, 8 Apr 1936, p. 1 Death claimed a small child on Wednesday afternoon in a tragic accident on No. 8 Highway, about a mile and a half west of the town, when Anne Quinn, R.R. #4, St. Catharines, aged about 2 years, was thrown to the highway and apparently instantly killed in a terrific motor …Grimsby Independent, 8 Apr 1936, p. 1 Death claimed a small child on Wednesday afternoon in a tragic accident on No. 8 Highway, about a mile and a half west of the town, when Anne Quinn, R.R. …Grimsby Public Library
- Away Back WhenGrimsby Independent, 3 Jun 1936, p. 1 [Reprint of a lengthy article from October 1919] John Hewitt was the third son of Thomas Hewitt, and was born in Grimsby Township on October 23, 1842...[lengthy description of all his business ventures] Mr. Hewitt had been married twice: first in his early youth to Miss Fannie Rarey of Columbus, …Grimsby Independent, 3 Jun 1936, p. 1 [Reprint of a lengthy article from October 1919] John Hewitt was the third son of Thomas Hewitt, and was born in Grimsby Township on October 23, 1842...[lengthy description of all …Grimsby Public Library
- 'Way Back When - The Reverend George R.F. Grout 1827 to 1849Grimsby Independent, 14 Dec 1944, p. 3 The Rev. George Grout, who succeeded Mr. Bethune, was born in 1804 in Quebec City where his father was a member of the Bishop's Household. He was the first child to be baptized in Quebec Cathedral. A young man of 23, he was appointed to the church at Grimsby by …Grimsby Independent, 14 Dec 1944, p. 3 The Rev. George Grout, who succeeded Mr. Bethune, was born in 1804 in Quebec City where his father was a member of the Bishop's Household. He was the first child …Grimsby Public Library
- 'Way Back When - Reverend F.J. Lundy 1849-1867Grimsby Independent, 21 Dec 1944, p. 3 Shortly after Mr. Grout's death, the Reverend F.J. Lundy, a graduate of the University of Oxford, England, with the degree of D.C.L. came and preached to the parishioners of St. Andrew's...And according to all reports there were many disputed passages in the 18 years of Dr. Lundy's incumbency, in ...Grimsby Independent, 21 Dec 1944, p. 3 Shortly after Mr. Grout's death, the Reverend F.J. Lundy, a graduate of the University of Oxford, England, with the degree of D.C.L. came and preached to the parishioners of St. …Grimsby Public Library
- Killed in actionGrimsby Independent, 28 Dec 1944, p. 1 The sad news was conveyed to Mrs. Grace Maeder on Wednesday afternoon last, by an official notification from Ottawa, of the death in action overseas of her son, Flying Officer Paul Maeder, one of the most popular of the younger lads of the town previous to his enlistment. Twenty years …Grimsby Independent, 28 Dec 1944, p. 1 The sad news was conveyed to Mrs. Grace Maeder on Wednesday afternoon last, by an official notification from Ottawa, of the death in action overseas of her son, Flying Officer …Grimsby Public Library
- 'Way Back When - Reverend T. Bolton Read 1867-1892Grimsby Independent, 28 Dec 1944, p. 2 description of Dr. Read's term as clergyman at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, including improvements and changes, He died September 8th, 1892, and he and his wife are buried at St. Andrew's Churchyard. His wife, Eliza Ann, was born at Bath, Ontario July 1st, 1818, died at Grimsby March 16th, 1891.Grimsby Independent, 28 Dec 1944, p. 2 description of Dr. Read's term as clergyman at St. Andrew's Anglican Church, including improvements and changes, He died September 8th, 1892, and he and his wife are buried at St. …Grimsby Public Library
- F.O. Bill Wilson presumed deadGrimsby Independent, 3 Aug 1944, p. 5 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson, Water Street, have received further word regarding their son, Flying Officer Bill Wilson, who was reported missing over Germany early in the year, and although the Department at Ottawa still classifies him as missing the letter adds that no hope is held out now for …Grimsby Independent, 3 Aug 1944, p. 5 Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson, Water Street, have received further word regarding their son, Flying Officer Bill Wilson, who was reported missing over Germany early in the year, and although …Grimsby Public Library
- Beamsville boy killed in actionGrimsby Independent, 24 Aug 1944, p. 5 L.-Cpl. Thomas Page, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Page, Beamsville, was killed in action on August 9, according to word received by his parents. L.-Cpl. Page was a member of the Argyle and Southern Regiment in which he enlisted at the beginning of the war. He was born in …Grimsby Independent, 24 Aug 1944, p. 5 L.-Cpl. Thomas Page, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hector Page, Beamsville, was killed in action on August 9, according to word received by his parents. L.-Cpl. Page was a member …Grimsby Public Library
- Reported missingGrimsby Independent, 24 Aug 1944, p. 1 Pte. Joseph Carlton, 24, son of Mrs. Sarah Carlton, North Grimsby township, and whose wife is the former Edna Jeffery, of Vinemount, was reported missing in action August 5. In letters home the previous day he described the ruin of Caen observed as his regiment passed through to the front. …Grimsby Independent, 24 Aug 1944, p. 1 Pte. Joseph Carlton, 24, son of Mrs. Sarah Carlton, North Grimsby township, and whose wife is the former Edna Jeffery, of Vinemount, was reported missing in action August 5. In …Grimsby Public Library
- District men were at Dieppe; List of hurt and missing is releasedGrimsby Independent, 27 Aug 1942, p. 1 ...Grimsby Independent, 27 Aug 1942, p. 1 ...Grimsby Public Library
- Killed in ActionGrimsby Independent, 9 Nov 1944, p. 5 Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Secor, of Ridgeville, have been advised that their son, Pte. Clifford Leslie Secor, was killed in action, Oct. 23, in Holland. Born in Grimsby Centre in 1921, he attended Grimbsy Centre Public School and the Smithville High School, and before enlistment was employed in ...Grimsby Independent, 9 Nov 1944, p. 5 Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Secor, of Ridgeville, have been advised that their son, Pte. Clifford Leslie Secor, was killed in action, Oct. 23, in Holland. Born in Grimsby Centre in …Grimsby Public Library
- Killed in actionGrimsby Independent, 16 Nov 1944, p. 1 Almost one year-Christmas 1943- Sergt. Bruce James Cullen, 30, was killed in action in Italy. This information has just come to the Independent this week. Sergt. Cullen was a son of Mrs. Cora M. Smith of Grimsby by a former marriage. He enlisted in September 1941 and trained at Camp …Grimsby Independent, 16 Nov 1944, p. 1 Almost one year-Christmas 1943- Sergt. Bruce James Cullen, 30, was killed in action in Italy. This information has just come to the Independent this week. Sergt. Cullen was a son …Grimsby Public Library
- Colonel Johnson leaving GrimsbyGrimsby Independent, 16 Nov 1944, p. 2 lengthy article about Colonel Johnson leaving Grimsby for northern Ontario - grew up at Grimsby Beach, in 1915 he enlisted and went overseas with the 58th Battalion, serious wounds forced him to return home with the rank of captain, married high school sweetheart, Ethelyn Wake of Grimsby Beach, settled on …Grimsby Independent, 16 Nov 1944, p. 2 lengthy article about Colonel Johnson leaving Grimsby for northern Ontario - grew up at Grimsby Beach, in 1915 he enlisted and went overseas with the 58th Battalion, serious wounds forced …Grimsby Public Library
- Louie Pettigrew Killed by MineGrimsby Independent, 23 Nov 1944, 1, 9 The following is a letter received by Reeve J.G. Pettigrew of Smithville from Captain May of his son's regiment ... Dear Mr. Pettigrew: I take the liberty of writing you on the occasion of the tragic death of your son killed in action 1st October, 1944. Believe me, all the …Grimsby Independent, 23 Nov 1944, 1, 9 The following is a letter received by Reeve J.G. Pettigrew of Smithville from Captain May of his son's regiment ... Dear Mr. Pettigrew: I take the liberty of writing you …Grimsby Public Library
- Preached the First Sermon at Methodist CampgroundsGrimsby Independent, 23 Nov 1944, p. 1 On Thursday, August 27th, 1859, the first open air service was held on the grounds of the Grimsby Camp Meeting with Dr. Wakefield preaching the first sermon from the text in 1 Kings 18:41. "There is a sound of abundance of rain". He had a clear strong carrying voice which …Grimsby Independent, 23 Nov 1944, p. 1 On Thursday, August 27th, 1859, the first open air service was held on the grounds of the Grimsby Camp Meeting with Dr. Wakefield preaching the first sermon from the text …Grimsby Public Library
- Killed in actionGrimsby Independent, 2 Nov 1944, p. 4 Killed on active service, October 17th, 1944, Sergeant James Lee Powell, R.C.A.F., dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Powell, 33 St. Andrew's avenue, Grimsby, aged 20 years. Buried October 21 in Stonefall Cemetery, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England....Grimsby Independent, 2 Nov 1944, p. 4 Killed on active service, October 17th, 1944, Sergeant James Lee Powell, R.C.A.F., dearly beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Powell, 33 St. Andrew's avenue, Grimsby, aged 20 years. …Grimsby Public Library