| Brief biography of Thomas Steers, owner of Steers Transport company of Welland | Thomas Steers | Text | c. 1950 |
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Subject:Thomas Steers Type:Text Date:c. 1950 |
Description:Brief biography of Thomas Steers, owner of Steers Transport company of Welland.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1950.
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| Brief biography of Vincent Herbert Rivier, Welland laundryman | Vincent Herbert Rivier | Text | c. 1930 |
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Subject:Vincent Herbert Rivier Type:Text Date:c. 1930 |
Description:Brief biography of Vincent Herbert Rivier, Welland laundryman who operated New Method Laundry at 71 Hellems Avenue.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
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| Brief biography of Walter Upper, c. 1904 | Walter Upper | Text | 1904/03/31 |
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Subject:Walter Upper Type:Text Date:1904/03/31 |
Description:Brief biography of Walter Upper, c. 1904.
This was published on the front page of the March 31, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and featured a photograph and a brief biography. The series ran between March 1904-June 1905.
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The subject of this sketch was born in Thorold Township on February 22nd, 1845, in the large stone mansion which was built by his father, Joseph Upper. He and his family still occupy the homestead. The Upper family is one of the oldest and largest in the district. Walter Upper has for years taken a prominent part in municipal affairs. He was first elected to the Thorold township council in 1872 and served three years. He was then appointed treasurer, which position he held until 1894. Since then has had three years as reeve of Thorold township, and tor two terms was County Commissioner for District No. 5. He is now a candidate for the House of Commons. [show more]
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| Brief biography of Weldon V. Carey, c. 1904 | Weldon V. Carey | Text | 1904/07/21 |
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Subject:Weldon V. Carey Type:Text Date:1904/07/21 |
Description:Brief biography of Weldon V. Carey, c. 1904.
This was published on the front page of the July 21, 1904 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and featured a photograph and a brief biography. The series ran between March 1904-June 1905.
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Mr. Carey was born in Welland in 1872, and received his education in this town. He first entered business as a clerk with Mr. D. D. Hoover in the grocery business in Welland. In 1901 he went to Fort Erie in a similar capacity, but soon after embarked in business for himself. He has been most successful, and has considerable property interests in Fort Erie. He has always taken a deep interest in sports, and of recent years has become affiliated with many of the best sporting men of America. His geniality and liberal manner has won him many friends. [show more]
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| Brief biography of Willard E. B. McKenzie, c. 1905 | Willard E. B. McKenzie | Text | 1905/02/23 |
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Subject:Willard E. B. McKenzie Type:Text Date:1905/02/23 |
Description:Brief biography of Willard E. B. McKenzie, c. 1905.
This was published on the front page of the February 23, 1905 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and featured a photograph and a brief biography. The series ran between March 1904-June 1905.
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Was born at Chippawa on November 24th, 1862, the son of James McKenzie, who established a furniture and undertaking business in Chippawa in 1853. Mr. McKenzie was educated in the public school and, on reaching manhood, succeeded his father in the business. He was elected a public school trustee in 1885, and served on the board for six years. He entered the municipal council in 1898. For the past four years he has been reeve of the village, in January last being returned for fifth time by acclamation. He performed the duties of assessor for nine years before entering the Council. Mr. McKenzie is a stalwart Conservative, and is at present President of the local Association and a member of the County Executive. An active member of the Church of England, he held the position of Warden for several years, and has been lay delegate for several years. He takes a prominent part in temperance work as a member of the Sons of Temperance and was very active in the recent Referendum campaign. Mr. McKenzie has always been an ardent and consistent Prohibitionist. In the fraternal societies Mr. McKenzie has always taken a deep interest. He is a member of the Chosen Friends, Oddfellows and the Masonic order. [show more]
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| Brief biography of William Alexander Ross Dawson, Manager of the John Deere Welland Works | William Alexander Ross Dawson | Text | c. 1950 |
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Subject:William Alexander Ross Dawson Type:Text Date:c. 1950 |
Description:Brief biography of William Alexander Ross Dawson, Manager of the John Deere Welland Works.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1950.
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| Brief biography of William George Stephens, owner of Welland Bakery | William George Stephens | Text | c. 1930 |
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Subject:William George Stephens Type:Text Date:c. 1930 |
Description:Brief biography of William George Stephens, owner of Welland Bakery at 30 Niagara Street c. 1930.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
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| Brief biography of William H. Fry, c. 1905 | William H. Fry | Text | 1905/03/16 |
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Subject:William H. Fry Type:Text Date:1905/03/16 |
Description:Brief biography of William H. Fry, c. 1905.
This was published on the front page of the March 16, 1905 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and featured a photograph and a brief biography. The series ran between March 1904-June 1905.
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of Fenwick, was born in 1844, in the Township of Louth, the son of Henry Fry, a Pennsylvanian who came to this country early in the last century, and, when a boy of fourteen years, was called to defend the country of his adoption during the troublesome times of 1812. William H. Fry was educated in the Township of Louth, and for seventeen years taught school in the Township of Pelham. During the reeveship of Edward Morris he served two years as Deputy, and later was four years in the Reeve's chair. In religion he is a Presbyterian and in politics an uncompromising Liberal. He was for some years President of the Township of Pelham Liberal Association.
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| Brief biography of William H. Gainer, c. 1905 | William H. Gainer | Text | 1905/02/09 |
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Subject:William H. Gainer Type:Text Date:1905/02/09 |
Description:Brief biography of William H. Gainer, c. 1905.
This was published on the front page of the February 9, 1905 edition of the Welland Telegraph. It was part of a series focused on prominent citizens of Welland County. The articles ran on the front page and featured a photograph and a brief biography. The series ran between March 1904-June 1905.
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Was born on December 2nd, 1848, on the farm in Thorold township, near Welland, on which he now resides. His father, John Gainer, was a son of Jacob Gainer, one of the first settlers in this part of the county, taking the homestead from the Crown. W. H. Gainer was educated at the common school and at Welland Grammar School. His municipal experience began in 1879, when he was elected a member of Thorold Township Council. For six years following 1881 he served as deputy-reeve, and in 1889 he attained the reeveship. At the beginning of the year he was elected by acclamation to represent District No. 5 in the County Council. Mr. Gainer has always taken an active interest in agricultural matters, having been president of Welland Farmers' Institute for two years. At present he holds the position of Secretary-Treasurer of the Institute, the duties of which he has capably discharged for several years. For the last few years Mr. Gainer has held the office of Secretary of the Welland County Agricultural Society, and it is largely due to his untiring efforts that the Society has met with the success it has had. Among stockmen Mr. Gainer is well known as a breeder of shorthorn cattle. In politics he has always been a staunch Conservative. [show more]
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| Brief biography of William John Thomas, Welland grocer | William John Thomas | Text | c. 1930 |
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Subject:William John Thomas Type:Text Date:c. 1930 |
Description:Brief biography of William John Thomas, Welland grocer.
From the book "History of the Niagara Peninsula and the New Welland Canal" by Albert Ernest Coombs, c. 1930.
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