Brief biography of James Silverthorn, c. 1905
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Title
Brief biography of James Silverthorn, c. 1905
Subject
James Silverthorn
Description
Brief biography of James Silverthorn, c. 1905.
This was published on the front page of the January 26, 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.
Text reads:
James Silverthorn was born in Thorold Township on October 18th 1840. His father, Jacob Silverthorn, was an early settler in this district. The old homestead, one and a half miles north of Welland on the canal, was recently purchased by the Government. Mr. Silverthorn, for six years previous to 1881 was a resident of Welland town, living for a time retired, and for a time following the occupation of builder and contractor. His home for a score of years has been in Crowland, a short distance east of Welland. Though frequently pressed to enter public life, Mr. Silverthorn would never consent. A life-long Conservative, he still adheres to the principles of the Conservative party. In religion he is a Methodist.
This was published on the front page of the January 26, 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.
Text reads:
James Silverthorn was born in Thorold Township on October 18th 1840. His father, Jacob Silverthorn, was an early settler in this district. The old homestead, one and a half miles north of Welland on the canal, was recently purchased by the Government. Mr. Silverthorn, for six years previous to 1881 was a resident of Welland town, living for a time retired, and for a time following the occupation of builder and contractor. His home for a score of years has been in Crowland, a short distance east of Welland. Though frequently pressed to enter public life, Mr. Silverthorn would never consent. A life-long Conservative, he still adheres to the principles of the Conservative party. In religion he is a Methodist.
Creator
Welland Telegraph
Source
Welland Public Library Microfilm Collection
Publisher
Welland Telegraph
Date
1905/01/26
Rights
Public domain
Format
Microfilm
Language
English
Type
Text
Identifier
Microfilm cabinet - 071.1338 WEL Tel #8
Coverage
Welland County
Files
Collection
Citation
Welland Telegraph, “Brief biography of James Silverthorn, c. 1905,” Welland Public Library Local History, accessed May 15, 2025, https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/items/show/11337.