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- Margaret Louise GrayMargaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. According to Vernon's Town of Galt directories, Margaret's father, William Gray, resided at 170 Main Street East, Galt, Ontario between …Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. …Kitchener Public Library
- 14 Elgin Street, Galt, OntarioThe present day address of the house is 6 Elgin Street, Galt, Ontario. The man and woman shown are believed to be William and Mary Gray. This postcard is part of the Gray Family Collection.The present day address of the house is 6 Elgin Street, Galt, Ontario. The man and woman shown are believed to be William and Mary Gray. This postcard is part …Kitchener Public Library
- Gray familyThe woman of the left side of the photograph may be Margaret's great-grandmother and the woman on the right may be her grandmother. Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View …The woman of the left side of the photograph may be Margaret's great-grandmother and the woman on the right may be her grandmother. Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary …Kitchener Public Library
- Gray familyThe woman on the left may be Margaret's great-grandmother and the woman on the right may be her grandmother. Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born on 22 March 1907 and died on 25 December 1984. She is buried in Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario. According …The woman on the left may be Margaret's great-grandmother and the woman on the right may be her grandmother. Margaret Louise, daughter of William and Mary Louise Gray, was born …Kitchener Public Library
- John GoldieJohn was twenty-two when his famous Scottish botanist father, John Goldie, brought his family to Greenfield, near Ayr in 1844. In 1859, he and his business partner, Hugh McCulloch, purchased the Crombie Factory located in Galt, and renamed the factory Goldie-McCulloch Limited. As the business flourished, factory operations included the …John was twenty-two when his famous Scottish botanist father, John Goldie, brought his family to Greenfield, near Ayr in 1844. In 1859, he and his business partner, Hugh McCulloch, purchased …Kitchener Public Library
- Hugh McCullochBorn in 1826 in Ayrshire, Scotland, Hugh McCulloch came to Canada on 24 August 1850. In 1859, he and his business partner, John Goldie, purchased the Crombie Factory located in Galt, and renamed the factory Goldie-McCulloch Limited. As the business flourished, factory operations included the manufacturing of boilers, engines, flour, …Born in 1826 in Ayrshire, Scotland, Hugh McCulloch came to Canada on 24 August 1850. In 1859, he and his business partner, John Goldie, purchased the Crombie Factory located in …Kitchener Public Library
- William TassieBorn on 10 May 1815 in Dublin, Ireland, William Tassie came to Canada in 1834 with his wife and family. In 1853 he became the headmaster of the Galt Grammar School and under Tassie's leadership the school's size and reputation grew. In 1872 the school was named a collegiate institute, …Born on 10 May 1815 in Dublin, Ireland, William Tassie came to Canada in 1834 with his wife and family. In 1853 he became the headmaster of the Galt Grammar …Kitchener Public Library
- Martin Nichol ToddMartin Nichol Todd, born on 27 Jul 1858 in Galt, became president of the Galt, Preston, and Hespeler Railway after the death of his father, Thomas Todd. Under Martin Todd's leadership, the railway became one of the best electric railways in Canada and went on to serve Waterloo and Berlin. …Martin Nichol Todd, born on 27 Jul 1858 in Galt, became president of the Galt, Preston, and Hespeler Railway after the death of his father, Thomas Todd. Under Martin Todd's …Kitchener Public Library
- David SpiersBorn on 12 January 1830 in Ayrshire, Scotland, David Spiers came to Canada with his family at an early age. At age nineteen he moved from Hamilton to Galt where he first worked at William & Elliott Company and then purchased Robert Wallace's grocery store. He briefly operated a tanning …Born on 12 January 1830 in Ayrshire, Scotland, David Spiers came to Canada with his family at an early age. At age nineteen he moved from Hamilton to Galt where …Kitchener Public Library
- Private Nelson Chaplin ClayPte. Clay was born in Toronto, Ontario on 2 November 1897. He enlisted in Galt, Ontario, in March 1916 with the 111th Battalion and died in March 1917.Pte. Clay was born in Toronto, Ontario on 2 November 1897. He enlisted in Galt, Ontario, in March 1916 with the 111th Battalion and died in March 1917.Kitchener Public Library
- Captain Ross Dickenson BriscoeCapt. Briscoe was with the 29th Battalion from Galt, Ontario, and later joined the 101st Fusiliers of Edmonton. He was killed by accident on the Salisbury Plains in January, 1915. The photographer, Langfur, had a studio on Old Bond Street, London W.Capt. Briscoe was with the 29th Battalion from Galt, Ontario, and later joined the 101st Fusiliers of Edmonton. He was killed by accident on the Salisbury Plains in January, 1915. …Kitchener Public Library
- Lieutenant George J. BeaumontLt. Beaumont was born in Galt, Ontario, on 6 July 1892 and died in France on 24 January 1917.Lt. Beaumont was born in Galt, Ontario, on 6 July 1892 and died in France on 24 January 1917.Kitchener Public Library
- Private Archie CrawfordPte. Crawford was killed by enemy shell on 13 October 1915 in France. Thomas H. Smith was a photographer in Galt, Ontario from 1888 to 1925. In 1912, his studio was located at 6 Ainslie Street, Galt, Ont.Pte. Crawford was killed by enemy shell on 13 October 1915 in France. Thomas H. Smith was a photographer in Galt, Ontario from 1888 to 1925. In 1912, his studio …Kitchener Public Library
- Private William M. MenaryPrivate Menary was born and raised in Galt, Ontario, the son of Mr. William Menary, 105 Victoria Avenue, Galt. Private Menary went overseas with a special service corps of the 34th Battalion. He died at the Somme on 18 September 1916 from wounds inflicted. Menary was survived by a wife …Private Menary was born and raised in Galt, Ontario, the son of Mr. William Menary, 105 Victoria Avenue, Galt. Private Menary went overseas with a special service corps of the …Kitchener Public Library
- Captain Carleton Carroll GreenCaptain Carleton Carroll Green was born in Parkhill, Ontario in 20 June 1888. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wheeler Green of Kitchener, Ontario and was educated at Galt Collegiate Institute. Green enlisted with the Algonquin Rangers, 97th Regiment in December 1914 and later transferred to the …Captain Carleton Carroll Green was born in Parkhill, Ontario in 20 June 1888. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wheeler Green of Kitchener, Ontario and was educated …Kitchener Public Library
- Pioneer Pergola, Galt, OntarioThis pergola was raised by the Waterloo Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.) in 1907. It is rectangular in shape and consists of rustic wooden beams and fourteen, low pillars. The walls, pillars, and floor are inlaid with the headstones of Galt pioneers, which were taken …This pergola was raised by the Waterloo Chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.) in 1907. It is rectangular in shape and consists of rustic wooden beams …Kitchener Public Library
- Galt Collegiate InstituteGalt Collegiate Institute, formerly known as Galt Grammar School and Tassie's School, officially opened on 2 February 1852. Early in the twentieth century, a large addition was made to the building shown in this photograph. Photograph appears on page 35 of the 1972 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume.Galt Collegiate Institute, formerly known as Galt Grammar School and Tassie's School, officially opened on 2 February 1852. Early in the twentieth century, a large addition was made to the …Kitchener Public Library
- Spiers' Oatmeal Mill, Galt, OntarioThe mill was owned and operated by David Spiers, (1832-1917) of Galt, Ontario. This photograph appeared in the book "Picturesque and Industrial Galt" published by Jaffray Bros., in 1902.The mill was owned and operated by David Spiers, (1832-1917) of Galt, Ontario. This photograph appeared in the book "Picturesque and Industrial Galt" published by Jaffray Bros., in 1902.Kitchener Public Library
- Galt Town HallThe Galt Town Hall was erected in 1857. This ohotograph appeared in the book "Picturesque and Industrial Galt" published by Jaffray Bros., in 1902.The Galt Town Hall was erected in 1857. This ohotograph appeared in the book "Picturesque and Industrial Galt" published by Jaffray Bros., in 1902.Kitchener Public Library
- Post Office, Galt, OntarioThe Galt Post Office was built in 1866 and designed by the architect, Thomas Fuller. Fuller also designed the original Parliament buildings in Ottawa and the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York. The current address of this building is 12 Water Street South, Cambridge, Ontario. Photograph appears on …The Galt Post Office was built in 1866 and designed by the architect, Thomas Fuller. Fuller also designed the original Parliament buildings in Ottawa and the New York State Capitol …Kitchener Public Library