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James Family

James Family

Left to right: Viola James (McArthur) mother of Jesse, Wesley James, Albert James (uncle to Jesse), Jesse James. See also: Barn on Jesse James' farm.


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Hauling Logs in an Old Truck

Hauling Logs in an Old Truck

Stan Stoutenburg, Arthur Stoutenburg and Silas McArthur standing on the ground. Mel McGowan is on the load tightening the chain with a binding pole. This is Mel's truck and he is hauling logs for Charlie Collins at Kolapore.


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Men at Hunting Camp in Kolapore

Men at Hunting Camp in Kolapore

Kolapore deer hunters on the farm of Matthew Hamilton circa 1896.


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Peter Stoutenburg

Peter Stoutenburg

Peter Stoutenburg owned a saw mill on lot 5 concession 8. He built the wooden tower, which fell down in 1919, southwest of his house. See page 56 of Kolapore Remembered (Bill Milne and Alvin Wilson) for a photo of tower.


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Kolapore Hunt Club, 1950

Kolapore Hunt Club, 1950

Twelve men before 13 deer and 2 dogs. Back row: Sandy Sanderson, Harry Porteus, Ed Fryer, Jack Royal, Fred Smith, William Bannerman. Front: Harold Freethy, Henry McAteer, John McAteer, Stewart Gardiner, Frank Dobson, Bill McAteer. This photograph was taken at Cooper's lumber yard and mill.


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Visitors and Employees at the Johnston & White Mill ~ 1903

Visitors and Employees at the Johnston & White Mill ~ 1903

William Fee, Albert Jackson, W. Anderson and daughter, Archie Bell, beside wagon William Betts, owner of horse and wagon Jack Stoutenburg, boy on wagon Ross White, behind wagon Harriet White, Mabel Johnston, Ethel Johnston, behind Ethel is Muriel White, on Ethel's left is Rhoda Johnston, the little boy is Leslie White and on his left is Sophia Johnston, standing with arms folded is Joe Stoutenburg, sitting on post is Sanford Lougheed, on sawdust wagon with team is J. Harvery, in white shirt is John Johnston and on his left are Ivo Stoutenburg and Haz Ward, sitting in front of piles of hoops is Cliff Long. There are also three horses.


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Teacher and Pupils Visiting Kolapore Dam

Teacher and Pupils Visiting Kolapore Dam

From left to right. Back row: Teacher Mary Conn, Harold McFee, Calvin Parks. Middle row: Sadie Sammons, Florence McNichol, Lloyd Rear, Audrey Cole, Maxine Hutchison, Doris Wilson, Ina Lanktree, Jean McAfee, Marjorie Wilson. Front: Melville Parks, Paul Cole, Harold Huthison, Glen Cole, Frank Dobson, Keith Cole, Mansell Parks.
 


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Peter Stoutenburg at the Johnston & White Sawmill in Kolapore

Peter Stoutenburg at the Johnston & White Sawmill in Kolapore

Peter Stoutenburg, Tom White and Wilfred Wilson at Tom White's farm. A team of horses hauling logs to a mill on winter sled.


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Stonecrusher and Workmen in Kolapore

Stonecrusher and Workmen in Kolapore

Fourteen workmen pose in front of a stonecrusher on Sideroad 19 and Grey Road 2. The stonecrusher was on wheels and was powered by steam engine.


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Bertha Short and Agnes Collins

Bertha Short and Agnes Collins

Girls Bertha Short and Agnes Collins beside the flume from dam at Kolapore dam.


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Lorne Robinson and Mary Collins Wedding Photo

Lorne Robinson and Mary Collins Wedding Photo

The wedding portrait of Lorne Robinson and Mary Collins.


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Mrs. Robert Walters and Son Eldred Walters

Mrs. Robert Walters and Son Eldred Walters

Mrs. Robert Walters in her Sunday best dress with her son Eldred (Bud).


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John and Emma Fee

John and Emma Fee

Wedding portrait of John and Emma Fee (nee Wilson). Emma was the oldest of nine children, born in 1889 or 1890. She was the sister of Wilfred Wilson.

According to the 1901 Census, Emma is listed as having been born in 1890. Her mother was Thirza Wilson, and her father, James Wilson, is recorded as being a farmer. They lived in the Kolapore area: Lot 8, Concession 8.

 


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Jim Rear with his team of horses

Jim Rear with his team of horses

Jim Rear with his team of horses and cultivator on his farm at lot 9 concession 8. Our records indiacte the most recent known owner of the farm was Alex Wilson in 2015.


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Flume at the Kolapore Dam

Flume at the Kolapore Dam

Clara Short, Agnes Collins and her sons Gordon and Aubrey at the flume. The flume stretched from the Kolapore dam to the sawmill owned by Charlie Collins.


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Mrs. Levi Dobson with Well-Drilling Equipment

Mrs. Levi Dobson with Well-Drilling Equipment

Mrs. Levi Dobson with well-drilling equipment in front of her house. The truck has pulleys and a large boom.


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Charlie, Gordon and Aubrey Collins with Fred Cully at Charlie's Mill

Charlie, Gordon and Aubrey Collins with Fred Cully at Charlie's Mill

Charlie Collins and hired man Fred Cully at Charlie's mill. Charlie's sons Gordon and Aubrey sit on huge logs.
 


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The Harmers

The Harmers

Jim Harmer, with his wife Pansy (nee Knoll) and their son Ted in front of their house.


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David and James Galbraith Buy a Bush Lot From J.J. Buchanan

David and James Galbraith Buy a Bush Lot From J.J. Buchanan

David Galbraith (son of James), J.J. Buchanan, James Galbraith (left to right). James Galbraith bought this bush lot from J.J. Buchanan (grandfather of Rev. Robert Buchanan).


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Group at the Rear Farm

Group at the Rear Farm

Bill Mitchell, Harold Hutchison (on tractor), Earl Huthison, Jim Rear, Lloyd Rear (left to right) at the Rear Farm.


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Grace and Ruth Hewgill Tobogganing

Grace and Ruth Hewgill Tobogganing

Winter scene of sisters Grace and Ruth Hewgill tobogganing. Grace and Ruth are the daughters of Earl. Both girls taught school at Kolapore.


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Folk at the Johnston & White Sawmill

Folk at the Johnston & White Sawmill

Group of people at the Johnston & White Mill at Kolapore.


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Frank Dobson on Skiis

Frank Dobson on Skiis

Frank Dobson, on skiis, in front of Frank Wagg's home in Ravenna.


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Levi Dobson and his Team of Horses

Levi Dobson and his Team of Horses

Team of grey horses with winter sleigh driven by Levi Dobson near his house on Bear Hill.


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Young Men's Association Baseball Club, 1919-20

Young Men's Association Baseball Club, 1919-20

YMA Baseball Club, Thornbury/Clarksburg

Top row left to right - Ned Moore (or E.A,), D.J. (Jim) Davidson, Vernon Hewson, Elmer Fiegehen, Harry Brown (high school teacher)

Middle row - Ross Lawrence, Dr. Francis Moore, Erle Dillon

Front row - Tom Mackey, W. Hard (Bill) Phipps, Bob Isaacs.


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School Picture

School Picture

Mary Hallam (Lois Plummer's aunt), is the girl with the white collar, second row from the back in the centre. The older man may be John Gould from Ravenna. Mary possibly went to Duncan School?
 


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Portrait of Kathleen Moore

Portrait of Kathleen Moore

Portrait of Kathleen Moore,  Andrew Armstrong's wife. Kathleen was a mother of five children, four daughters and one son. 


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Collingwood Township Coucil, 1931

Collingwood Township Coucil, 1931

Photograph of the Collingwood Township Council in 1931. 

From top left: Norman Kneff; Charleton Cardiner; W.I. Fields (Reeve); Emerson Brown (Reeve); Ross Bowen (Redwing); Dr. Frank Moore; F.R. McKnight (Board of Health); Bruce Hamilton (Township Clerk); Charles Pyei (Treasurer); J.B. Ferguson; William Weir (Road Superintendent).

 

 


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The McKittrick Wedding Portrait

The McKittrick Wedding Portrait

Wedding portrait of Catherine and Gordon McKittrick and their wedding party. Location was 144 Bruce St in Thornbury, across from the Methodist Church.

Back row, from left: Vera Roach; Will Whately; Perce Devins; Maude Lyne; Mrs. Edward Lyne; John Whately; Mrs. Whately; Reverend A.N. St. John; Mrs. St. John; Mrs. Billie McKittrick; Bille McKittrick. 

Second row, from left: Unknown; Mrs. John Thorne; Alice Whately; Mabel Hartman; Catherine & Gordon McKittrick; Hubert McKittrick; Mrs. John Hartman; Mr. Alex Goudy. 

Seated front row, from left: Florence Gilson; Lulu Wilton; Ines Pedwell; Mrs. Will Whately; Jean Whately.

 

 


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Charlie Collins and Fred Curly at the Mill

Charlie Collins and Fred Curly at the Mill

Charlie Collins to the left and Fred Curly on the right. Collins with his sons; Gordon and Aubrey. This picture was taken at Collin's Mill at the Kolapore Dam. 


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Portrait of Hannah Rorke Moore

Portrait of Hannah Rorke Moore

Portrait of Mrs. Benjamin Moore (Hannah Rorke Moore), circa 1920s.

 

 

 

 


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Thornbury Local Marjorie Bell

 

Thornbury local Marjorie Bell speaking of her father Jimmy Bell and his life as a Blacksmith. 


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June Abbotts, Miss Beaver Valley 1946

June Abbotts speaking about her experience becoming Miss Beaver Valley in 1946.


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Mrs. Gibson and the Craigleith Station

Mrs. Helen Speck Gibson, visiting the Craigleith Heritage Depot, August 13th 2016 to relive her birth place. Mrs. Gibson was born in the Craigleith Station February 23, 1922. Her father, Alan Speck was the station master. Here is her interview, accompanied by her son Douglas Gibson. Interviewer is Robert Buchanan.


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Robert Buchanan

Robert Buchanan tells us about his great grandmother, Mary Buchanan (Mrs. Walter Buchanan). Farmer, poet and women's rights leader Mrs. Buchanan was a determined hard worker who shared her practices and creativity through her actions and writing. Mrs. Buchanan's book "Country Breeze from Breezy Brae" is available for seeing at the Craigleith Heritage Depot. 


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Willard Rorke and Gertrude Rorke Diller

Willard Rorke and Gertrude Rorke Diller

 Willard Rorke (baby), Gertrude Rorke Diller (woman)

Willard Rorke would have been three months old in this picture. Gertrude Rorke Diller was in fact Willard’s Aunt. His mother had died in either childbirth or a little after his birth. Gertrude Rorke Diller raised Willard.

 


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Willard Rorke - Infant

Willard Rorke - Infant

Willard Rorke (baby) and possibly Gertrude Rorke Diller. Willard is possibly in a christening gown.


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Willard Rorke - Child

Willard Rorke - Child

Willard Rorke, at two years of age, wearing boots, hat and tunic. This photograph was made into a postcard.

 


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Willard Rorke - Military Costume Postcard

Willard Rorke - Military Costume Postcard

Willard Rorke, age seven, wearing a military costume. This photograph had been made into a postcard which had been sent to his cousin Teddy in 1916.


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A Portrait of Gertrude Rorke Diller

A Portrait of Gertrude Rorke Diller

A portrait of Gertrude Rorke Diller. On the back of the photograph a written note can be seen, the message from Willard calling Gertrude his dear mother.

 

 

 


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Portrait of William Ormand Rorke and Willard Rorke

Portrait of William Ormand Rorke and Willard Rorke

William Ormand Rorke and Willard Rorke. William Ormand Rorke was Willard's father, he lived between 1887-1963.

 

 

 

 


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Willard Rorke and his 2i/c

Willard Rorke and his 2i/c

Willard Rorke and his 2i/c. On the back of the photograph Willard remarks that he hasn't faded on war rations. 

 

 

 


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Willard Rorke - “The Fighting Irish”

Willard Rorke - “The Fighting Irish”

Willard Rorke in his Calgary highlanders regimental uniform. On the bottom right hand corner the photograph is  Willard's signiture as well as the saying “The fighting Irish”.

 

 


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Willard Rorke With his Dog

Willard Rorke With his Dog

Willard Rorke in his military wear with his dog.

 


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Willard Rorke in a Kilt

Willard Rorke in a Kilt

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Major Willard Rorke

Major Willard Rorke

A large portrait photograph of Major Willard Rorke in his Calgary highlanders uniform.

 

 


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Retired Major Willard Rorke

Retired Major Willard Rorke

A photograph of a retired Major Willard Rorke

 

 


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Ormand William Rorke in a Garden

Ormand William Rorke in a Garden

Ormand William Rorke possibly with his wife and his sister Gertrude Diller Rorke. The photograph was taken in a garden in Thornbury. The women are unidentified, however there is a strong possibility that it is Gertrude and William's wife


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Gertrude Rorke Diller

Gertrude Rorke Diller

Gertrude Rorke Diller, Willard's mum, in Edmonton during the summer.


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Marjorie and Helen Lawr

Marjorie and Helen Lawr

Photo of Helen (left) and Marjorie (right) sent to their aunt, Gertrude. They were daughters of Mr. and Mrs John W. Lawr (Alice Rorke, daughter of Colonel and Mrs Edward Rorke.)


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David Edward Colville Rorke

David Edward Colville Rorke

A portrait of David Edward Colville Rorke at 7 months.


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Postcard to Willard Rorke

Postcard to Willard Rorke

Back of a postcard. The postcard was addressed to Willard Rorke at his Thornbury address. The postcard was sent by Norma in 1930. The postcard represents evidence of Willard Rorke living in the Thornbury area. 

 

 


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Tin Photograph - Unidentified Woman

Tin Photograph - Unidentified Woman

A tin photograph with a woman standing. The woman is unidentified but is believed to be part of the Rorke family.


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Tin Photograph - Unidentified Woman

Tin Photograph - Unidentified Woman

A tin photograph with a woman leaning against a fence. The woman is unidentified but is believed to be part of the Rorke family.


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Willard Rorke, Gertrude Rorke and Elizabeth Rorke

Willard Rorke, Gertrude Rorke and Elizabeth Rorke

Willard Rorke, Gertrude Rorke and Elizabeth Rorke. Willard Rorke with his mum Gertrude who is holding Elizabeth (born June 17, 1946)

 


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Family Photograph

Family Photograph

A family photograph of the Rorke Family. From L-R - Margaret Rorke holding Elizabeth, Ormond William Rorke, Willard Rorke with a hand on Gertrude Rorke Diller and John Newell in front. Edmonton, June 1946.


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Elizabeth Rorke

Elizabeth Rorke

Elizabeth Rorke as an infant sitting in a chair. She would have been a year old when the photograph was taken.


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Willard Rorke and Elizabeth Rorke

Willard Rorke and Elizabeth Rorke

Willard Rorke holding, his daughter, Elizabeth Rorke in the air.


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Virginia Rorke Mckim

Virginia Rorke Mckim

Virginia Rorke Mckim, daughter of Ormond William Rorke and half sister to Willard Rorke. Ormond William Rorke fathered one son Willard with Willa Irene Mooney and fathered two daughters, Betty and Virginia, with Pearl. Neither of Ormand William Rorke's daughters had any children. Betty Rorke died at a young age and Virginia Rorke Mckim died in 1998.


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Pearl Rorke, Virginia Rorke Mckim, and Libby Rorke

Pearl Rorke, Virginia Rorke Mckim, and Libby Rorke

Pearl Rorke, Virginia Rorke Mckim (1918 - July 16, 1998), and Libby Rorke. Pearl was a step-Grandmother to Libby Rorke, and a mother to Virginia Rorke Mckim. Virginia Rorke Mckim would have been an aunt to Libby.

 

 

 

 


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A Letter to Willard and Margaret Rorke - Part 1

A Letter to Willard and Margaret Rorke - Part 1

This is a letter to Willard and Margaret Rorke. This image displays the first page of a two-page letter.


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A Letter to Willard and Margaret Rorke - Part 2

A Letter to Willard and Margaret Rorke - Part 2

This is a letter to Willard and Margaret Rorke. This image displays the back of page one.


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A Letter to Willard and Margaret Rorke - Part 3

A Letter to Willard and Margaret Rorke - Part 3

This is a letter to Willard and Margaret Rorke. This image displays the final page of the two-page letter.


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Envelope Containing a Letter from Willard to his Mother - 9-9-35 - Part 5

Envelope Containing a Letter from Willard to his Mother - 9-9-35 - Part 5

This is the envelope that housed a letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. Willard wrote a two-page typed letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written September 9, 1935.


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-10-35 - Part 1

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-10-35 - Part 1

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. This letter is from when Willard was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. Willard wrote an two page handwritten letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written October 2, 1935.


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-10-35 - Part 2

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-10-35 - Part 2

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. Willard wrote an two page handwritten letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written October 2, 1935. Back of page 1


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-10-35 - Part 3

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-10-35 - Part 3

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. This letter is from when Willard was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. Willard wrote an two page handwritten letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written October 2, 1935. This is page 2.


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-10-35 - Part 4

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-10-35 - Part 4

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. This letter is from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. Willard wrote an two page handwritten letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written October 2, 1935. Back of page 2


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-3-36 - Part 1

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-3-36 - Part 1

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the Union club Aden Arabia. Willard wrote a two page handwritten letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written March 2, 1936. This is page 1.

 


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-3-36 - Part 2

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-3-36 - Part 2

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the Union club Aden Arabia. Willard wrote a two page handwritten letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written March 2, 1936. Back of page 1


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-3-36 - Part 3

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-3-36 - Part 3

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the Union club Aden Arabia. Willard wrote a two page handwritten letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written March 2, 1936. This is page 2


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-3-36 - Part 4

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-3-36 - Part 4

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the Union club Aden Arabia. Willard wrote a two page handwritten letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written March 2, 1936. Back of page 2


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-6-36 - Part 1

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-6-36 - Part 1

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. This letter is from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. Willard wrote a one page typed letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written June 2, 1936. Page 1

 


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Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-6-36 - Part 2

Letter from Willard to his Mother - 2-6-36 - Part 2

Letter from Willard to his mother from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. This letter is from when he was stationed on the H.M.S Emerald, East Indies Station. Willard wrote a one page typed letter to his mother describing his time away from home. The letter was written June 2, 1936. Back of page 1


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A Laura Knight Letter - Part 1

A Laura Knight Letter - Part 1

This is a letter from Laura Knight to an unnamed cousin. The letter talks about the 1704 war and the change of the Rorke name. The letter was written on December 14, 1942. The letter is a photocopy of the original. There are 4 pages, this is page 1.


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A Laura Knight Letter - Part 2

A Laura Knight Letter - Part 2

This image depicts a letter from Laura Knight to an unnamed cousin. The letter talks about the 1704 war and the change of the Rorke name. The letter was written in December 14, 1942. The letter is a photocopy of the original. There are 4 pages, this is page 2.


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A Laura Knight Letter - Part 3

A Laura Knight Letter - Part 3

This is a letter from Laura Knight to an unnamed cousin. The letter talks about the 1704 war and the change of the Rorke name. The letter was written in December 14, 1942. The letter is a photocopy of the original. There are 4 pages, this is page 3.


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A Laura Knight Letter - Part 4

A Laura Knight Letter - Part 4

This is a letter from Laura Knight to an unnamed cousin. The letter talks about the 1704 war and the change of the Rorke name. The letter was written in December 14, 1942. The letter is a photocopy of the original. There are 4 pages, this is page 4.


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Oh What's in a Name - Rorke Family Name History

Oh What's in a Name - Rorke Family Name History

This document demosntrates the the Rorke name as well as the changes in the spelling of the Rorke name.


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A Brief Ancestry - Written by Dr. Annie S. Rorke-Greenwood

A Brief Ancestry - Written by Dr. Annie S. Rorke-Greenwood

This docment was compiled by Dr. Annie S. Rorke-Greenwood in August 1939. Dr. Rorke-Greenwood made a brief description of the ancestry of the Rorke family.


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Willard Rorke - Birth Certificate

Willard Rorke - Birth Certificate

Willard Rorke - Birth Certificate

Willard's father was Ormond William Rorke, his mother was Willa Irene Mooney. He was born August 19, 1909 in Winnipeg.


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Copy of Willard Rorke's Death Certificate

Copy of Willard Rorke's Death Certificate

A copy of Willard Rorke's death certificate. Willard died December 6,1990 in Surrey B.C.


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Elizabeth Rorke - Birth Announcement - Part 1

Elizabeth Rorke - Birth Announcement - Part 1

This unique piece displayed as a theatre ticket is the birth announcement for Elizabeth Rorke (Libby Rorke) daughter of Willard Rorke. Elizabeth Rorke was born Monday June 17, 1946 in Edmonton Alberta to Willard Rorke and Margret Yvonne Rorke.


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Elizabeth Rorke - Birth Announcement - Part 2

Elizabeth Rorke - Birth Announcement - Part 2

This unique piece displayed as a theatre ticket is the birth announcement for Elizabeth Rorke (Libby Rorke) daughter of Willard Rorke. Elizabeth Rorke was born Monday June 17, 1946 in Edmonton Alberta to Willard Rorke and Margret Yvonne Rorke. (back side to birth announcment)

 

 


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Rorke Family Reference - Part 1

Rorke Family Reference - Part 1

This 6 page document, which is missing page 1, has a lot of Rorke family references. Page 2


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Rorke Family Reference - Part 2

Rorke Family Reference - Part 2

This 6 page document, which is missing page 1, has a lot of Rorke family references. Page 3


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Rorke Family Reference - Part 3

Rorke Family Reference - Part 3

This 6 page document, which is missing page 1, has a lot of Rorke family references. Page 4


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Rorke Family Reference - Part 4

Rorke Family Reference - Part 4

This 6 page document, which is missing page 1, has a lot of Rorke family references. Page 5


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Rorke Family Reference - Part 5

Rorke Family Reference - Part 5

This 6 page document, which is missing page 1, has a lot of Rorke family references. Page 6


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Willard Rorke - Law Society of Alberta

Willard Rorke - Law Society of Alberta

This document shows Willard Rorke approval to practice law in the province of Alberta.


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Willard Rorke - Law Society of Alberta - Admission Fee Payment

Willard Rorke - Law Society of Alberta - Admission Fee Payment

The receipt shows Willard Rorke paying an admission fee to The Law Society of Alberta in the amount of $150.


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Willard Rorke - Law Society of Alberta -

Willard Rorke - Law Society of Alberta - "Bar Admits Clyde Man"

This newspaper article talks about Willard Rorke's accomplishment of getting admitted to the Alberta Bar. The article also gives a bit of background on Willard Rorke.


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Willard Rorke - Law Society of Alberta -

Willard Rorke - Law Society of Alberta - "Admit W. Rorke To Alberta Bar""

This newspaper article, in The Edmonton Journal, talks about Willard Rorke's accomplishment of getting admitted to the Alberta Bar. The article also gives a bit of background on Willard Rorke.
 


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Willard Rorke - Chaplain of the Royal Navy - Part 1

Willard Rorke - Chaplain of the Royal Navy - Part 1

This document shows Willard Rorke recieve a special Ecclesiastical Licence from the Archbiship of Canterbury which would allow him to become a Chaplain for the Royal Navy.


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Willard Rorke - Chaplain of the Royal Navy - Part 2

Willard Rorke - Chaplain of the Royal Navy - Part 2

This document shows Willard Rorke recieve a special Ecclesiastical Licence from the Archbiship of Canterbury which would allow him to become a Chaplain for the Royal Navy.


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Willard Rorke - Chaplain of the Royal Navy - Part 3

Willard Rorke - Chaplain of the Royal Navy - Part 3

This document shows Willard Rorke recieve a special Ecclesiastical Licence from the Archbiship of Canterbury which would allow him to become a Chaplain for the Royal Navy.


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Edward Rorke - Cemetery Receipt - Part 1

Edward Rorke - Cemetery Receipt - Part 1

Cemetery receipt for the Thornbury and Clarksburg Union Cemetery. The reciept document gives a plot of land to the heirs of Edward Rorke.

 

 


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Edward Rorke - Cemetery Receipt - Part 2

Edward Rorke - Cemetery Receipt - Part 2

Cemetery receipt for the Thornbury and Clarksburg Union Cemetery. The reciept document gives a plot of land to the heirs of Edward Rorke.


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Edward Rorke - Cemetery Receipt - Part 3

Edward Rorke - Cemetery Receipt - Part 3

Cemetery receipt for the Thornbury and Clarksburg Union Cemetery. The reciept document gives a plot of land to the heirs of Edward Rorke.


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Wedding Announcement - Margaret Yvonne Newell to Willard Rorke - Part 1

Wedding Announcement - Margaret Yvonne Newell to Willard Rorke - Part 1

Wedding announcement for Margaret Yvonne Newell to Willard Rorke


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Wedding Announcement - Margaret Yvonne Newell to Willard Rorke - Part 2

Wedding Announcement - Margaret Yvonne Newell to Willard Rorke - Part 2

This small newspaper article signifies the wedding bands for Margaret Yvonne Newell to Willard Rorke


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Wedding Announcement - Margaret Yvonne Newell to Willard Rorke - Part 3

Wedding Announcement - Margaret Yvonne Newell to Willard Rorke - Part 3

Photograph of Margaret Yvonne Newell and Willard Rorke at their wedding


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Last Will and Testament of Alice Marie Rorke - Part 1

Last Will and Testament of Alice Marie Rorke - Part 1

Front cover of Alice Marie Rorke's Last Will and Testament


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Last Will and Testament of Alice Marie Rorke - Part 2

Last Will and Testament of Alice Marie Rorke - Part 2

Back side of page 1 of Alice Marie Rorke's Last Will and Testament


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Last Will and Testament of Alice Marie Rorke - Part 3

Last Will and Testament of Alice Marie Rorke - Part 3

 Alice Marie Rorke's Last Will and Testament


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Last Will and Testament of Alice Marie Rorke - Part 4

Last Will and Testament of Alice Marie Rorke - Part 4

Alice Marie Rorke's Last Will and Testament


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Envelope for Edward Rorke's Last Will and Testament - Part 1

Envelope for Edward Rorke's Last Will and Testament - Part 1

This envelope would have held the last will and testament of Edward Rorke


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Envelope for Edward Rorke's Last Will and Testament - Part 2

Envelope for Edward Rorke's Last Will and Testament - Part 2

This envelope would have held the last will and testament of Edward Rorke


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Death Claims Mrs. J. M. Lawr

Death Claims Mrs. J. M. Lawr

Newspaper article about the death claims of Mrs. J. M. Lawr. She was the daughter of Col. and Mrs Edward Rorke. The article talks about her death and life. She died June 7th, 1934


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Obituary - Stehman Diller

Obituary - Stehman Diller

This obituary is for Stehman Diller (Feb 18, 1862 - April 24, 1932), husband to Gertrude Rorke Diller. He would have been Willard Rorke's uncle but as Willard Rorke grew up with his uncle and aunt he was more like a father to Willard. The obituary gives a description of Stehman's life. Diller died at his son's (Willard Rorke) house in Thornbury Ontario.


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Newspaper Article - “Former Clarksburg Girl Dr A.S. Rorke Greenwood is U.S. Religious Teacher” - Part 1

Newspaper Article - “Former Clarksburg Girl Dr A.S. Rorke Greenwood is U.S. Religious Teacher” - Part 1

This article from the Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times “Former Clarksburg Girl Dr A.S. Rorke Greenwood is U.S. Religious Teacher” talks about Doctor Annie S. Rorke Greenwood and how the Rorkes were an early pioneering family in Grey County.

 

 


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Newspaper Article - “Former Clarksburg Girl Dr A.S. Rorke Greenwood is U.S. Religious Teacher” - Part 2

Newspaper Article - “Former Clarksburg Girl Dr A.S. Rorke Greenwood is U.S. Religious Teacher” - Part 2

This is part 2 of the Owen Sound Daily Sun-Times article “Former Clarksburg Girl Dr A.S. Rorke Greenwood is U.S. Religious Teacher” which talks about Dr Annie S. Rorke Greenwood and how the Rorkes were an early pioneering family in Grey County.


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Ken Knapman - Winning an Award

Ken Knapman - Winning an Award

This photograph shows Ken Knapman winning an award.


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Castor Photography - Young Woman With Long Hair - Part A

Castor Photography - Young Woman With Long Hair - Part A

This old style photograph shows a young woman with long dark hair posed in a sitting position. A name is inscribed on the back of the photograph, Allark O. William. This photograph was most likely given to Allark O. William as a gift by the young lady in the photograph. Taken by Castor Photography, Collingwood


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Castor Photography - Young Woman With Long Hair - Part B

Castor Photography - Young Woman With Long Hair - Part B

This is the back of the photograph depicting a young woman with long dark hair posed in a sitting position. This photograph shows the written name of Allark O. William. This photograph was most likely given to Allark O. William as a gift by the young lady in the photograph. Taken by Castor Photography, Collingwood.


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Castor Photography Collingwood - Woman With an Umbrella - Part A

Castor Photography Collingwood - Woman With an Umbrella - Part A

This old style photograph shows a young woman standing with an umbrella used as a prop. On the back of the photograph there is a written note saying “from Jenny, with love to Nate”. Taken by Castor Photography Collingwood, in 1882.


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Castor Photography Collingwood - Woman With an Umbrella - Part B

Castor Photography Collingwood - Woman With an Umbrella - Part B

This is the back side of the photograph with the young woman standing with an umbrella used as a prop. This photograph shows the written note that says “from Jenny, with love to Nate”. Taken by Castor Photography Collingwood, in 1882.


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Castor Photography Collingwood - Portrait of a Man

Castor Photography Collingwood - Portrait of a Man

This old style photograph shows a portrait of a young man. Taken by Castor Photography Collingwood


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Nright Collingwood - Family portrait

Nright Collingwood - Family portrait

This old style photograph shows a family portrait.  Taken by Nright Collingwood.


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Castor Photography Collingwood - Child in Christening Gown

Castor Photography Collingwood - Child in Christening Gown

This old style photograph shows a young child in christening gown. Taken by Castor photography Collingwood


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W. Gould Photographer, Owen Sound - Portrait of a Young Man

W. Gould Photographer, Owen Sound - Portrait of a Young Man

This old style of photograph shows a portrait of a young man. It was taken by W. Gould Photographer in Owen Sound.


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A.H. Slade & Co. Collingwood - Portrait of a Man

A.H. Slade & Co. Collingwood - Portrait of a Man

This old style photograph shows a portrait of a young man. Taken by A. H. Slade & Co. Collingwood.


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J.A Castor photographer - Portrait of a Young Man

J.A Castor photographer - Portrait of a Young Man

This old style photograph shows the portrait of a young man. It was taken by J.A Castor photographer in Collingwood.


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J.A Castor photography - Portrait of a Young Man Standing

J.A Castor photography - Portrait of a Young Man Standing

This old style photograph shows a young man leaning against a log (portrait full length). Taken by J. A Castor Photography in Collingwood.


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First Nations Peoples of Fitzwilliam Island

First Nations Peoples of Fitzwilliam Island

This photograph is of First Nations Peoples of Fitzwilliam Island, Georgian Bay making blueberry jam.


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Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man With a Hat

Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man With a Hat

This tin photograph is of a young man standing infront of a back drop holding a hat.


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Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man With a Plaid Shirt

Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man With a Plaid Shirt

This tin photograph is a portrait of a middle aged man.


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Tin Photograph - Unidentified Woman Surrounded by Flowers

Tin Photograph - Unidentified Woman Surrounded by Flowers

This tin photograph is a portrait of a middle age woman who is leaning against a wooden piece of furniture, black and white photograph.


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Tin Photograph - Unidentified Woman Sitting Down

Tin Photograph - Unidentified Woman Sitting Down

This tin photograph is a portrait of a middle aged woman sitting agaisnt a wooden structure.


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Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man and Women

Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man and Women

This tin photograph is a portrait of a man sitting while a woman stands beside him.


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Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man Sitting Next to a Table

Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man Sitting Next to a Table

This tin photograph is close up portrait of young man sitting down.


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Edith Marsh

Edith Marsh

This is a photograph of Edith Marsh 2 years before her death. This photograph was taken in 1958.


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Edith Marsh - Newspaper photograph

Edith Marsh - Newspaper photograph

Newspaper photograph of Edith Marsh


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Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man With Small Child

Tin Photograph - Unidentified Man With Small Child

This tin photograph is a portrait of an older man sitting with a child on his lap.


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The Depot Station - Skiers Disembarking

The Depot Station - Skiers Disembarking

Photograph of a large group of skiers coming off the ski train, at Craigleith Depot Station.


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Skiers Heading Out

Skiers Heading Out

Photograph of skiers walking to or from Blue Mountain.


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Skiers Heading up to Blue Mountain

Skiers Heading up to Blue Mountain

Photograph of people skiing and taking a horse drawn sled up to Blue mountain, possible Grey rd 19.


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Georgian Tavern at Blue Mountian

Georgian Tavern at Blue Mountian

Photograph of skiers outside Georgian Tavern, at Blue Mountain.


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Skiers at Blue Mountain

Skiers at Blue Mountain

Photograph of skiers preparing to go down a hill at Blue Mountains.


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Skiers at Blue Mountain

Skiers at Blue Mountain

Photograph of two skiers in a parking lot at Blue Mountain.


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Two Skiers Walking to the Blue Mountain

Two Skiers Walking to the Blue Mountain

Compact photograph of two women walking to Blue Mountain, cars are lined the roadway.


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Suyrea’s Koury-Knapman's Mother

Suyrea’s Koury-Knapman's Mother

This photograph is possibly of Suyrea’s Kourey-Knapman's mother. The photograph was take in July of 1954 and most likely was taken at the Knapman's home in Toronto.


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