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Who is this couple?
No identification on this photo other than the name of the studio in Toronto. I can make some guesses, but can you help. I know also that Sidney Hughson (Laura Thornton’s son) moved to Toronto at an early age as … Continue reading
Who are these children?
I believe there is key hidden in this photo, but I cannot find it. Three daughters and a son, two oldest girls may be twins and they all have somewhat distinct ears. The photo appears to be from the 19th … Continue reading
Is this Ray Simpson’s girl friend?
I only raise this question because of an attractive and unusual photo. As you can see below the image of the woman is no larger than a quarter and is placed in a 4′x6′ mat. Certainly seems like the kind … Continue reading
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Who are these brothers?
Again, I have no idea who these men are but they do look like brothers. The faces don’t look like any others we have encountered, but if they are brothers it should be easy to find them. John and Frances … Continue reading
Manitoba Simpsons
As noted in other posts, some Simpson family members from Ontario homesteaded in Manitoba. John A. Simpson (1856-), son of George Simpson (and brother of the Hugh Simpson of most interest to us) and the grandson of Hugh Simpson senior, … Continue reading
Who is “Aunt Minnie”?
In 1909 Durward Simpson (1902-1981), youngest son of Helen Thornton and Hugh Simpson, receives a post card from Aunt Minnie. In it she tells Durward he is now old enough to write to her and asks him if he get … Continue reading
Durward Simpson (1902-1981) and Eleanor Wilson
Durward Simpson (1902-1981) was the youngest son of Hugh Simpson (1858-1944) and Helen Thornton (1860 -1932). Durward, whose first name created much confusion as his birth certificate and census records both have it wrong, was born in the Territories – … Continue reading
War medals of Ray Simpson
Ray Simpson (1889-1921), born in Myrtle Ontario and lived in Saskatchewan, served in World War 1 and saw more than two years service in France. He received two medals for his gallantry, the British Military Cross (received for his actions … Continue reading
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Revolutionary war service of Nathaniel Powers
Nathaniel Powers (1754-1804), born in the USA and the father of Nathaniel Hart Powers (1787-1862). The Powers family moved to Canada around 1790 and Nathaniel was to die in Leeds County Ontario in 1804. The family played a very important … Continue reading
Franklin Thornton (1863-1900) and Eva Turner
Franklin Thornton (1863-Aug 1, 1900), son of Thomas Thornton. He married Eva Turner (1864-1923) and they had one daughter, Irma Thornton. In 1891 we find an F.C. Thornton living with Eva and Erma, in Oxford county. I am sure this … Continue reading