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- Joseph "Joe" BialasJoseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank the youngest. There were also two daughters in the family, Alice and Mary. During the Second World War, he served …Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank …County of Brant Public Library
- John DancavitchJohn Dancavitch, the son of Alex and Norah, was born on 3 November 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. The family moved away from the city while John was a child, although returned when he was fourteen years old. He worked on a farm, then for a year at the Cox-Brook grocery …John Dancavitch, the son of Alex and Norah, was born on 3 November 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. The family moved away from the city while John was a child, although …County of Brant Public Library
- Dr. Courtland Casimer Fissette and Brantford HomeCourtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland was a child, and moved to Brantford during his teenage years. He married Anna Margaret Wisner (born 6 November 1876) …Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland …County of Brant Public Library
- Roy Harris OsbornRoy Harris Osborn was the ninth of ten children of William and Helen Osborn, born in 1918 or 1919. The family lived at 73 Allenby Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, and they are descendants of the Turtle Clan Mohawks. He attended Bellview School and the Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, both in …Roy Harris Osborn was the ninth of ten children of William and Helen Osborn, born in 1918 or 1919. The family lived at 73 Allenby Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, and they …County of Brant Public Library
- Dr. Courtland Casimer Fissette, England 1917Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland was a child, and moved to Brantford during his teenage years. He married Anna Margaret Wisner (born 6 November 1876) …Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland …County of Brant Public Library
- Staff, England 1917Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland was a child, and moved to Brantford during his teenage years. He married Anna Margaret Wisner (born 6 November 1876) …Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland …County of Brant Public Library
- John Joseph BialasJohn Joseph Bialas, the eldest son of John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas, was born on 7 May 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. He attended St. Basil’s Separate School and was a member of the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was one of Brantford’s best known young hockey players, …John Joseph Bialas, the eldest son of John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas, was born on 7 May 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. He attended St. Basil’s Separate School and was a …County of Brant Public Library
- Leslie LambLeslie Lamb was born on 22 January 1925 in Saint Helens, Lancashire, England to Daniel and Annie (Gilleeney) Lamb. They family lived on Marshalls Cross Road, and Leslie attended school around the corner at Robins Lane School. From the age of fifteen to eighteen, he served in the local cadets, …Leslie Lamb was born on 22 January 1925 in Saint Helens, Lancashire, England to Daniel and Annie (Gilleeney) Lamb. They family lived on Marshalls Cross Road, and Leslie attended school …County of Brant Public Library
- James Robert "Bob" WelshJames Robert “Bob” Welsh was born on 6 October 1919 in Ayr, Ontario. He grew up, attended Ayr Public School, and upon graduation, worked at a local grocery store. Bob served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a mechanic from 1941 to 1945. After completing training at Trent and …James Robert “Bob” Welsh was born on 6 October 1919 in Ayr, Ontario. He grew up, attended Ayr Public School, and upon graduation, worked at a local grocery store. Bob …County of Brant Public Library
- Edward John "Ted" HewingsEdward John Hewings was born 4 March 1922 in Brantford, Ontario to Maud (Satchwell) and Mark Henry Hewings. The family lived at 8 Tom Street in Brantford, Ontario. Nicknamed Ted, he had three other siblings: Henry Mark (eldest son), Eileen Annie Matilda (eldest daughter), and Sarah Elizabeth (youngest child). Ted …Edward John Hewings was born 4 March 1922 in Brantford, Ontario to Maud (Satchwell) and Mark Henry Hewings. The family lived at 8 Tom Street in Brantford, Ontario. Nicknamed Ted, …County of Brant Public Library
- Burford War MemorialThis item is a collection of photographs of the war memorial in Burford. The memorial was erected in 1967 by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 543 and there is a plaque in memory of W.D. Pagan is was killed in action during the Second World War.This item is a collection of photographs of the war memorial in Burford. The memorial was erected in 1967 by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 543 and there is a …County of Brant Public Library
- Jull House/Robinson Funeral HomeSummary The house was owned by the Jull family from 1904 until the late 1930s when it was purchased by Mr. And Mrs. Clare Robinson. It was used as small apartments for airmen training at the Brantford airport during the Second World War. Following the War, the house underwent significant …Summary The house was owned by the Jull family from 1904 until the late 1930s when it was purchased by Mr. And Mrs. Clare Robinson. It was used as small …County of Brant Public Library
- Paris Cadets Welcoming Baron Byng, 9 April 1922At this time, most schoolboys were required to be a member of the cadets. This image appears on page 35 of photographs in the publication At the Forks of the Grand: Volume II by D. A. Smith.At this time, most schoolboys were required to be a member of the cadets. This image appears on page 35 of photographs in the publication At the Forks of the …
- Paris 1915 Military CollageA collage of 66 vignettes of men in World War I military uniforms with their name listed below. In the centre "1915 Paris" is flanked by two crossed Union Jacks. The collage is signed on the bottom right corner “C. Plomby Paris”. Name of individuals listed from the top row …A collage of 66 vignettes of men in World War I military uniforms with their name listed below. In the centre "1915 Paris" is flanked by two crossed Union Jacks. …
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- Stanley BalkwillOnly son of Laura D. and Herbert Charles Balkwill, Stanley Herbert was born on May 23, 1921. His family lived at 17 King Street, Burford for the first eight years of Stanley’s life and then moved to Toronto, where Balkwill enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on December 9, …Only son of Laura D. and Herbert Charles Balkwill, Stanley Herbert was born on May 23, 1921. His family lived at 17 King Street, Burford for the first eight years …
- Baby Photo of Stanley BalkwillOnly son of Laura D. and Herbert Charles Balkwill, Stanley Herbert was born on May 23, 1921. His family lived at 17 King Street, Burford for the first eight years of Stanley’s life and then moved to Toronto, where Balkwill enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on December 9, …Only son of Laura D. and Herbert Charles Balkwill, Stanley Herbert was born on May 23, 1921. His family lived at 17 King Street, Burford for the first eight years …
- Military Photo of Stanley BalkwillOnly son of Laura D. and Herbert Charles Balkwill, Stanley Herbert was born on May 23, 1921. His family lived at 17 King Street, Burford for the first eight years of Stanley’s life and then moved to Toronto, where Balkwill enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force on December 9, …Only son of Laura D. and Herbert Charles Balkwill, Stanley Herbert was born on May 23, 1921. His family lived at 17 King Street, Burford for the first eight years …
- Myrtle Elvira FrenchMyrtle Elvira French was born in Burford, Ontario on August 20, 1924. She was the eldest of four daughters of Gilbert Bulyea and Vera Lamoyne (Pichea) French, with seven brothers. Myrtle enlisted in the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) on 2 November 1943, and completed her Non-Commissioned Officer School First …Myrtle Elvira French was born in Burford, Ontario on August 20, 1924. She was the eldest of four daughters of Gilbert Bulyea and Vera Lamoyne (Pichea) French, with seven brothers. …
- Remembrance Day Ceremony, c. 1935Black and white photograph of a Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Paris Cenotaph, located in downtown Paris, Ontario, circa 1935. A minister is speaking, standing on a raised platform behind a podium, directly in front of the Cenotaph. There are four individuals are standing behind the minister and the …Black and white photograph of a Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Paris Cenotaph, located in downtown Paris, Ontario, circa 1935. A minister is speaking, standing on a raised platform …