Ryeland Family Tree

The Genealogy of the Ryeland and connected Families

Timothy Andrew RYELAND, UE



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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Timothy Andrew RYELAND, UE

    Timothy married Elana Kathrine Kinnear VIRBALL [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Faith Elana RYELAND was born on 7 Jan 2004 in Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was christened on 7 Jan 2004 in Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 7 Jan 2004 in Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 10 Oct 2004 in Pine Lake, Gravenhurst, Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Jackson Timothy RYELAND
    3. Elizabeth Anne RYELAND
    4. Aaron Joseph Bradbury RYELAND

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Peter Andrew RYELAND

    Peter married Lynn May POLLEY Lynn (daughter of Gordon Bradbury POLLEY and Bettina Mae WATSON, UE) was born on 22 Jul 1954 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was christened in Sep 1954 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 20 May 2022 in Waterloo, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Sep 2022 in Camp Koinonia, Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Lynn May POLLEYLynn May POLLEY was born on 22 Jul 1954 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was christened in Sep 1954 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of Gordon Bradbury POLLEY and Bettina Mae WATSON, UE); died on 20 May 2022 in Waterloo, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Sep 2022 in Camp Koinonia, Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 69EBB2A5A69A46AE865AF471C28782C0AFA6
    • Address: Address:
      Lynn May POLLEY
    • Education: Associate of Theology at Thorneloe Unversity
    • Religion: Christian, Anglican
    • Residence: Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Scherpenzeel, , Gelderland, Netherlands; Voskuilerdijk
    • Residence: 11 Aug 1977, Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada; 113 Beswck Drive

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Women's College Hospital 8lbs

    Died:
    Died at home

    Buried:
    Ashes were spread and a willow tree planted by the campfire circle by the lake

    Children:
    1. 1. Timothy Andrew RYELAND, UE
    2. Jonathan Donald RYELAND
    3. Sarah Lynn RYELAND


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Geoffrey Edwin RYELANDGeoffrey Edwin RYELAND was born on 14 Mar 1925 in Manchester, , Lancashire, England (son of Albert Edwin RYELAND and Nora Amy Florence GATES); died on 19 Feb 1979 in Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Bosham, , Sussex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _PPEXCLUDE: jk
    • _UID: 0C5B877066084109B79FD56CEEB521B12217
    • Address: Address:
      Geoffrey (Peter) Edwin RYELAND
    • Military: Year in Hospital
    • Name: Peter RYELAND
    • Occupation: Revenue Canada
    • Religion: Christian, Anglican
    • Military: 20 Nov 1942-20 Nov 1942, Fareham, , Hampshire, England
    • Military: 20 Nov 1942, Fareham, , Hampshire, England; Vounteer
    • Military: 1 Sep 1943-15 Mar 1943, Largs, , Ayr, Scotland; HMS Copra
    • Military: 14 Mar 1943, Fareham, , Hampshire, England; Start Service
    • Military: Between 16 Mar 1943 and 24 May 1943, Fareham, , Hampshire, England; HMS Collingwood - Training
    • Military: Between 16 Mar 1943 and 15 Mar 1944; Rank: Ordinary Seaman
    • Military: Between 25 May 1943 and 5 Jun 1943, Portsmouth, , Hampshire, England; HMS Victory
    • Military: Between 6 Jun 1943 and 19 Jun 1943; HMS Dundonald
    • Military: Between 20 Jun 1943 and 4 Jul 1943; Lent: Calshot
    • Military: Between 5 Jul 1943 and 7 Jul 1943; HMS Mastodon
    • Military: Between 8 Jul 1943 and 21 Aug 1943; Lent: Calshot
    • Military: Between 22 Aug 1943 and 30 Aug 1943; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 31 Aug 1943 and 6 Sep 1943; Lent: Calshot
    • Military: Between 7 Sep 1943 and 30 Sep 1943; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 1 Oct 1943 and 21 Oct 1943; HMS Dundonald
    • Military: Between 22 Oct 1943 and 25 Oct 1943; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 26 Oct 1943 and 29 Oct 1943; HMS Paragon
    • Military: Between 30 Oct 1943 and 31 Dec 1943; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 1 Jan 1944 and 15 Mar 1944; LCT (Landing Craft Tank) 947
    • Military: Between 16 Mar 1944 and 26 Jun 1944; LCT (Landing Craft Tank) 947
    • Military: Between 16 Mar 1944 and 16 Mar 1946; Rank: Acting Able Seaman
    • Military: Between 27 Jun 1944 and 13 Jul 1944; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 14 Jul 1944 and 17 Jul 1944; HMS Westcliff
    • Military: Between 18 Jul 1944 and 24 Jul 1944; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 25 Jul 1944 and 30 Oct 1944; HMS Westcliff
    • Military: Between 31 Oct 1944 and 22 Nov 1944; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 23 Nov 1944 and 27 Nov 1944; HMS Foliot III
    • Military: Between 28 Nov 1944 and 5 Feb 1945; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 6 Feb 1945 and 8 May 1945; HMS Foliot
    • Military: Between 9 May 1945 and 19 Sep 1945; HMS Copra
    • Military: 20 May 1945; LCT (Landing Craft Tank) 7071
    • Military: 31 Jul 1945; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 1 Aug 1945 and 24 Sep 1945, Chatham, , Kent, England; Royal Naval Hospital
    • Military: Between 25 Sep 1945 and 3 Dec 1945, Sherborne, , Dorset, England; Royal Naval Hospital
    • Military: Between 4 Dec 1945 and 17 Dec 1945; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 18 Dec 1945 and 20 Dec 1945, Sherborne, , Dorset, England; Royal Naval Hospital
    • Military: Between 21 Dec 1945 and 4 Jan 1946; HMS Copra
    • Military: Between 5 Jan 1946 and 18 Jan 1946, Sherborne, , Dorset, England; Royal Naval Hospital
    • Military: Between 19 Jan 1946 and 16 Mar 1946; HMS Copra
    • Military: 16 Mar 1946; Invalided P.U.N.S. Permanently Unfit for Naval Service
    • Occupation: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; Technical Representative
    • Residence: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England
    • Occupation: Abt 1951; Muir Hill - excavators
    • Residence: 1952, Malahide, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland; "Airthrey" St Margaret Road
    • Emigration: 23 Sep 1955, Southampton, , Hampshire, England; to Quebec, Canada
    • Residence: 23 Sep 1955, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Cres
    • Residence: Abt 27 Sep 1955, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1958, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; Salesman
    • Residence: 1958, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; 18 Drinkwater Street
    • Residence: Abt 1959, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 138 Elgin Street
    • Residence: May 1956-1959, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; Drinkwater Street
    • Occupation: 1962, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada; Collector
    • Residence: 1962, Hilton Beach, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1962, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1962, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1962, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 70 Paladin Ave
    • Occupation: 1963, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; Credit Manager
    • Residence: 1963, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 190 Church Street
    • Residence: 1963, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 190 Church Street
    • Occupation: 1965, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Credit Manager
    • Residence: 1965, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 22 Webster
    • Residence: Aug 1964-1967, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 22 Webster Drive
    • Occupation: 1968, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Accountant
    • Residence: 1968, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 120 Temperance Street
    • Occupation: 1972, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Accountant
    • Residence: 1972, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 120 Temperance
    • Residence: 1967-1972, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 120 Temperance Street
    • Occupation: 1974, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Provincial Government
    • Residence: 1974, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 80 St Andrews Court
    • Citizenship: 7 Jan 1975; Canadian Citizenship
    • Residence: 1972-Feb 1979, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 80 St Andrews Court

    Notes:

    (Research):Birth Ryeland Geoffrey E, Manchester S., 8d 9

    Birth:
    47 Edge Lane Chorlton cum Hardy U.D. Subdistrict of Didsbury
    Moved away shortly after birth

    Military:
    WWII Royal Navy, Tank landing craft on D-Day. His boat was blown up on D-Day.

    Military:
    Spent a year in hospital after his Royal Navy ship was blown up off the coast of France in World War II.

    Military:
    Released to the unpaid reserve (under age volunteer)
    HMS Collingwood (Navy Base)

    Military:
    HMS Collingwood (Navy Base) Doesn't start service until his 18th birthday

    Military:
    Navy Land Base

    Military:
    HMS Collingwood (Navy Base)

    Military:
    Navy Base

    Military:
    HMS Victory was renamed to HMS Nelson and was the name of the Portsmouth Royal Naval Barracks. It was renamed due to confusion with the historical HMS Victory on display there.

    Military:
    LCT 947 was lost in June 1944 off the coast of Normandy. He said they were sunk during the D-Day invasion.

    HMS LCT 947 (LCT 947)
    Landing Craft Tank of the LCT (Mk 4) class
    Navy

    Residence:
    Informant to father's death

    Emigration:
    On the ship SAMARIA. Went up to Sudbury and lived in a lodging house while sorting things out. Then drove down to New York to pick up the family when they arrived later.



    Residence:
    We rented this property (a 100 acre farm) from Mr Ross who also ran the ferry between the island and the mainland (ferry since discontinued once a bridge was in place)

    The house is no longer there, it was demolished and a municipal park/bandstand now stands there

    Died:
    York County Hospital - 12:15am

    Buried:
    Cremated, Ashes spread here

    Geoffrey married Margaret Betty SNELL on 22 May 1948 in Taunton, , Somerset, England. Margaret (daughter of Edward George SNELL and Margaret Linda COX) was born on 26 Nov 1926 in Taunton, , Somerset, England; died on 8 Apr 2010 in Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jan 2011 in Lydeard Hill, The Quantocks, Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Margaret Betty SNELLMargaret Betty SNELL was born on 26 Nov 1926 in Taunton, , Somerset, England (daughter of Edward George SNELL and Margaret Linda COX); died on 8 Apr 2010 in Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jan 2011 in Lydeard Hill, The Quantocks, Somerset, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _PPEXCLUDE: F
    • _UID: B3053B66B2F2408BBF0F19B83D90991AE783
    • Religion: Christian, Anglican
    • Residence: 26 Nov 1926, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 2 Leslie Avenue
    • Residence: Abt 1936-22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Cres
    • Occupation: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; Civil Servant
    • Residence: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Cres
    • Residence: 1952-1955, Malahide, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland; "Airthrey" St Margaret Road
    • Residence: Abt 1955-18 Apr 1956, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Cres
    • Emigration: 19 Apr 1956, Southampton, , Hampshire, England; from England
    • Immigration: Abt 23 Apr 1956, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; from England on route to New York
    • Immigration: 28 Apr 1956, New York, New York, New York, USA
    • Travel: Abt 29 Apr 1956, Kingston, , Ontario, Canada; by train from New York
    • Travel: Abt May 1956, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; by car from Kingston
    • Residence: Abt 1959, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 138 Elgin Street
    • Residence: May 1956-1959, Sudbury, , Ontario, Canada; Drinkwater Street
    • Residence: 1962, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1962, Hilton Beach, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1962, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 70 Paladin Ave
    • Residence: 1963, Sault Sainte Marie, , Ontario, Canada; 190 Church Street
    • Residence: Aug 1964-1967, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 22 Webster Drive
    • Residence: 1967-1972, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 120 Temperance Street
    • Occupation: 1974, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Medical Secretary
    • Citizenship: 7 Jan 1975; Canadian Citizenship
    • Residence: 1972-2005, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; 80 St Andrews Court
    • Residence: 2010, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Hollandview Trail Retirement Community, 200 John West Way
    • Residence: 2005-2010, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada; Park Place Manor, 15055 Yonge Street
    • Cremated: 10 Apr 2010, Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Obituary: 10 Apr 2010, Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada
    • Funeral: 13 Apr 2010, Trinity Anglican, Aurora, , Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Long time choir member, Betty Ryeland retires By Richard Baker About forty years ago, Peter and Betty Ryeland moved from Sault Saint Marie with their four children to take up residence in Aurora. Shortly thereafter, Betty joined the choir at Trinity and brought her considerable musical talents and love of Anglican liturgy to enrich the music programme, which was then under the direction of Ruth Harris. Both then and for many years thereafter, she was the choir's soprano soloist and would from time to time perform a solo recital. It was also the start of an enduring friendship with musicians Illtyd and Ruth Harris, and Betty always enjoyed visiting the beautiful "English Country Garden" at the Harris house on Mark Street and spending time in the summer with them at their cottage in Parry Sound. After Ruth retired in 1972, Betty continued in the choir with subsequent directors Greg Paskaruk, Richard Baker and Tony Browning, always making a substantial contribution to the musical life at Trinity. It was a very difficult decision that she made to retire from the choir due to mobility problems, and she misses being part of the Adult Choir immensely. Our music programme has that effect on people! The parish offers her our heartfelt thanks for all that she contributed and continues to contribute to the life of Trinity.

    Went to live with her parents with her two sons while her husband went to Canada to find work before going over to join him.

    Photos of Betty through her life can be found here:

    https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipPrrQbrn2JBrQKmp82SbCteOf9u4ctgejxz2XcviEYL09rra5sSMxydRYUHVDYXhQ?key=OXg0WHR5YThmMjNfUHljUTFCM0poSDlkSXIyOUpn

    Birth:
    2 Leslie Avenue, Taunton

    Residence:
    On S.M. Electoral Roll

    Residence:
    While Geoffrey went to look for work in Canada

    Immigration:
    On the SS. Maasdam

    Some records show the date of 23 Apr 1956, this could possibly be the date that they arrived in Halifax but it's unclear.

    Residence:
    31? 33? Elgin Street?
    Nicholas in kindergarten

    Residence:
    Jane born while here, Peter Andrew was in Kindergarten

    Residence:
    Dinah born while here, Nicholas in grade 2, SNELL Grandparents came to visit for 6 months as he had just retired.

    We rented this property (a 100 acre farm) from Mr Ross who also ran the ferry between the island and the mainland (ferry since discontinued once a bridge was in place)

    The house is no longer there, it was demolished and a municipal park/bandstand now stands there

    Residence:
    For 2 weeks while they waited to move back to Sault Ste Marie

    Residence:
    Nicholas in grade 4

    Obituary:
    Ryeland, Betty (Margaret) nee Snell, 40 year Choir member of Trinity Anglican Church Aurora.
    Passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Thursday April 8, 2010 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late G. E. Peter Ryeland (1979). Loving mother of Andrew (Amanda) of Parry Sound, Nick (Judy) of Aurora, Jane (Bryan Hodgins) of Newmarket and Dinah (Steve Brown) of Aurora. Cherished grandmother of Tim (Elana), Jon, Sarah, Adam (Julie), Geoff, Connor, Evan, Peter, Alex and Max. Great grandmother of Jackson, Elizabeth and Aaron. Will be greatly missed by godson Duncan Smith, Kate (Cory Lloyd) and extended family in England. Friends will be received for memorial visitation on Monday April 12th at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421 from 7-9pm. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday at 10:30am at Trinity Anglican Church, 79 Victoria Street, Aurora. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated

    Published in the Toronto Star, Newmarket/Aurora Era Banner, and Parry Sound North Star

    Died:
    Southlake Regional Health Centre

    Buried:
    Ashes spread by family in Somerset

    Notes:

    Married:
    RYELAND-SNELL. - On May 22nd, 1948, at St. Mary's, Taunton, Geoffrey E. (Peter) Ryeland, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs A. E. Ryeland, of Belmont, Surrey, to Margaret Betty, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Snell, of 42, Greenway crescent, Taunton.

    Honeymooned at the Ship Inn at Porlock

    - At St Mary's Church on Saturday, the wedding took place of Mr. Geoffrey E. Ryeland, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Ryeland, the Crescent, Belmont, Surrey, and Miss Margaret Betty Snell, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.G. Snell, 42, Greenway Crescent. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. C.L. Ward, assisted by Preb. W.H. Heaton-Renshaw. Mr. Herbert Knott was at the organ. Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a white silk dress with overdress of white net, made on Victorian lines, and a tulle veil. The bridesmaids were the Misses Mary Kingston and Mary Cox (cousins of the bride) and Sheila Ryeland (sister of the bridegroom). They were attired in pink salmon colour dresses of French silk, with headdresses of real flowers. Mr. J.A. Huges was best man, and the ushers were Messrs, John Kingston and Alan Goodliffe (cousins of the bride). Fifty guests attended the Reception at the Castle Hotel, Taunton. The couple received about 60 presents. Including on from the Telephone House Staff.

    Children:
    1. 2. Peter Andrew RYELAND
    2. Nicholas John RYELAND
    3. Jane Linda RYELAND
    4. Dinah Mary RYELAND

  3. 6.  Gordon Bradbury POLLEYGordon Bradbury POLLEY was born on 20 Apr 1915 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada (son of William Harrison POLLEY and Frances May Gertrude NASH); died on 6 Jul 2006 in Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 May 2008 in Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _PPEXCLUDE: F
    • _UID: C4FAE19C79C849CE871EC5D96A1722B8314A
    • Religion: Christian, Anglican
    • Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
    • Residence: 1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
    • Residence: 1915-1922, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1922-1927, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Moved to live with Grandparents
    • Education: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Confirmation: 20 Mar 1932, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Church of the Epiphany
    • Education: 1933, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Completed 3/4 of night school course in Advertising
    • Occupation: 1940, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Secretary
    • Residence: 1940, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1946 Bloor Street Apt. 14, High Park
    • Military: 14 Jun 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Attestation Paper
    • Military: 14 Jul 1942-27 Jul 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Military Service: 2 Jul 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Date Entered Service
    • Residence: 14 Jul 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1621 Queen Street West
    • Military: 1 Aug 1942, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
    • Military: 1 Aug 1942-1 Sep 1942, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1 Sep 1942, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 115 Northcliffe Blvd
    • Military: 2 Nov 1942, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Qualified as Clerk Group "C"
    • Military: 8 Dec 1942, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Granted Furlough
    • Military: 1 Oct 1942-19 Feb 1943, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Military: 12 Jul 1943, Tracadie, , New Brunswick, Canada
    • Military: 1 Aug 1943, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
    • Military: 6 Oct 1943, Sussex, , New Brunswick, Canada
    • Residence: 13 Oct 1943, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 384 Armadale Ave
    • Military: 8 Aug 1943-4 Nov 1943, Sussex, , New Brunswick, Canada
    • Military: 14 Jan 1944, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada; Awarded Canadian Volunteer Service Medal
    • Military: 15 Feb 1944, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
    • Military: 5 Nov 1943-8 Mar 1944, Petawawa, , Ontario, Canada
    • Military: 2 Mar 1944
    • Military: 13 Mar 1944, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Military: 17 Mar 1944, Great Village, , Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Military: 25 Mar 1944, Truro, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Bingo at the YMCA
    • Military: 10 Apr 1944, Debert, , Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Military: 10 Apr 1944, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Military: 11 Apr 1944, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada; Embarkation
    • Military: 18 Apr 1944, Liverpool, , Lancashire, England; Disembarked
    • Military: 20 Apr 1944, Liss, , Hampshire, England; Bordon Camp
    • Military: 22 Apr 1944
    • Military: 19 Jun 1944, England; Awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp
    • Military: 17 Jul 1944, England; Awarded good conduct badge
    • Military: 10 Aug 1944, Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
    • Military: 11 Aug 1944, Southampton, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom; Embarked - S.S. Neuralia
    • Military: 12 Aug 1944, Arromanches-les-Bains, , Basse-Normandie, France; Disembarked
    • Military: 15 Aug 1944, Caen, , Basse-Normandie, France; Joined 11 Bty of 17 Fd Regt 3 Div
    • Military: 18 Aug 1944, Falaise, , Basse-Normandie, France
    • Military: 23 Aug 1944, Orbec, , Basse-Normandie, France
    • Military: 26 Aug 1944, Elbeuf, , Haute-Normandie, France
    • Military: 30 Aug 1944, Boos, , Haute-Normandie, France
    • Military: 31 Aug 1944, Neufch
    • Military: 1 Sep 1944, Allenay, , Picardie, France
    • Military: 2 Sep 1944, Arrest, , Picardie, France
    • Military: 4 Sep 1944, Rue, , Picardie, France
    • Military: 5 Sep 1944, Boulogne-sur-Mer, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
    • Military: 6 Sep 1944, Calais, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
    • Military: 1 Oct 1944, Ardres, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
    • Military: 2 Oct 1944, Poperinge, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    • Military: 4 Oct 1944, Maldegem, , Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    • Military: 8 Oct 1944, Eecloo, , Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    • Military: 21 Oct 1944, Ghent, , Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    • Military: 22 Oct 1944, Aardenburg, , Zeeland, Netherlands
    • Military: 9 Nov 1944, Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
    • Military: 9 Nov 1944, Tilburg, , Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
    • Military: 9 Nov 1944, Turnhout, , Antwerpen, Belgium
    • Military: 28 Jan 1945, Brussels, , Brabant, Belgium
    • Military: 29 Jan 1945, Brussels, , Brabant, Belgium
    • Military: 11 Feb 1945, Kleve, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
    • Military: 27 Feb 1945, Uedem, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
    • Military: 10 Mar 1945, Kleve, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
    • Military: 14 Mar 1945, Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
    • Military: 22 Mar 1945, Wissel, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
    • Military: 29 Mar 1945, Rees, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
    • Military: 31 Mar 1945, Emmerich, , Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
    • Military: 1 Apr 1945, Zeddam, , Gelderland, Netherlands
    • Military: 4 Apr 1945, Zutphen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
    • Military: 6 Apr 1945, Epse, , Gelderland, Netherlands
    • Military: 8 Apr 1945, Deventer, , Overijssel, Netherlands
    • Military: 12 Apr 1945, Zwolle, , Overijssel, Netherlands
    • Military: 17 Apr 1945, Leeuwarden, , Friesland, Netherlands
    • Military: 19 Apr 1945, Groningen, , Groningen, Netherlands
    • Military: 21 Apr 1945, Appingedam, , Groningen, Netherlands
    • Military: 24 Apr 1945, Winschoten, , Groningen, Netherlands
    • Military: 26 Apr 1945, Bingum, , Niedersachsen, Germany
    • Military: 2 May 1945, Emden, , Niedersachsen, Germany
    • Military: 3 May 1945, Wilhelmshaven, , Niedersachsen, Germany
    • Military: 5 May 1945, Wilhelmshaven, , Niedersachsen, Germany
    • Military: 6 May 1945, Grossefehn, , Niedersachsen, Germany
    • Military: 7 May 1945, Aurich, , Niedersachsen, Germany
    • Military: 16 May 1945, Arnhem, , Gelderland, Netherlands
    • Military: 16 May 1945; Volunteered for the Pacific Theatre
    • Military: 19 May 1945, Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
    • Military: 20 May 1945, Lille, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
    • Military: 20 May 1945, Calais, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
    • Military: 20 May 1945, Dover, , Kent, England
    • Military: 21 May 1945, Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland
    • Military: 26 May 1945, Peterborough, , , England
    • Military: 26 May 1945, London, , Greater London, England
    • Military: 27 May 1945, Aldershot, , Hampshire, England
    • Military: 30 May 1945, Birmingham, , Warwickshire, England
    • Military: 31 May 1945, Dover, , Kent, England
    • Military: 1 Jun 1945, Brussels, , Brabant, Belgium
    • Military: 2 Jun 1945, Utrecht, , Utrecht, Netherlands
    • Military: 7 Jun 1945, The Hague, , Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
    • Military: 9 Jun 1945, Nijmegen, , Gelderland, Netherlands
    • Military: 10 Jun 1945, Antwerp, , Antwerpen, Belgium
    • Military: 10 Jun 1945, Brussels, , Brabant, Belgium
    • Military: 10 Jun 1945, Ghent, , Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    • Military: 10 Jun 1945, Bruges, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    • Military: 10 Jun 1945, Ostend, , West-Vlaanderen, Belgium
    • Military: 14 Jun 1945, England
    • Military: 14 Jun 1945, Tilbury, , , England
    • Military: 14 Jun 1945, Aldershot, , Hampshire, England
    • Military: 15 Jun 1945, Fleet, , Hampshire, England
    • Military: 18 Jun 1945, Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland
    • Military: 21 Jun 1945, Greenock, , Renfrew, Scotland
    • Military: 26 Jun 1945, London, , Greater London, England
    • Military: 27 Jun 1945, Aldershot, , Hampshire, England
    • Military: 29 Jun 1945, Farnham, , Surrey, England
    • Military: 30 Jun 1945, Basingstoke, , Hampshire, England
    • Military: 30 Jun 1945, Yeovil, , Somerset, England
    • Military: 3 Jul 1945, Greenock, , Renfrew, Scotland
    • Military: 11 Jul 1945, New York, New York, New York, USA
    • Military: 12 Jul 1945, Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    • Military: 12 Jul 1945, Niagara Falls, , Ontario, Canada
    • Military: 12 Jul 1945, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 27 Jul 1945, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 384 Armadale Ave
    • Military: 13 Jul 1945-11 Aug 1945; Granded 30 days special leave from
    • Military: 10 Oct 1945, Simcoe, , Ontario, Canada
    • Military: 14 Jul 1942-15 Mar 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 10th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery - Gunner - Army Branch
    • Military: 14 Mar 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Discharge Papers
    • Military Discharge: 15 Mar 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1 Sep 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 65 Marion Street
    • Residence: 7 Sep 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 23 Empress Cres
    • Residence: 30 Jul 1948, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 23 Empress Cres
    • Residence: 3 Aug 1948, North York, Ontario, Canada; 119 Elmwood Avenue
    • Occupation: 1931-1960, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Goldsmiths Jewellery
    • Occupation: 1968, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada; Wholesale
    • Residence: 1968, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada; 28 Martin Grove Road
    • Occupation: 1972, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada; Wholesale Jeweller
    • Residence: 1972, Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada; 28 Martin Grove Road
    • Residence: Bef 1954-2006, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 28 Martin Grove Road
    • Occupation: 1960-Jul 2006, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Wholesale Jewellery Sales - Owned own company
    • Residence: 1927-2006, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Moved from Trenton to Toronto, back with Mom and siblings
    • Cremated: 8 Jul 2006, Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; St. John's Dixie Cemetery & Crematorium, 737 Dundas Street East,

    Notes:

    At the age of 7 (approx) went to live with his paternal grandparents in Trenton, back to Toronto to go to High School

    POLLEY, Gordon Bradbury: Peacefully, at the Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga, Thursday, July 6, 2006, at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Betty for 60 years, loving father of Lynn and the late Donald. Cherished grandfather of Timothy (Elana), Jonathan, and Sarah. Adored great- grandfather of Jackson. Gordon will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Bill and Bob, his sister Alice. Funeral Services will be held at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, 3962 Bloor Street West, Etobicoke, on Monday, July 10th at 11:00 a.m. If desired, a memorial fund has been established with Camp Koinonia, P.O. Box 815, Adelaide Street Post Office, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2K1, 416-522-1949. For I am not ashamed of the gospel; It is the power of God for salvation To everyone who has faith. Romans 1:16

    Gord Polley was born on April 20

    Birth:
    In his house at 60 Fermanagh Ave

    Military:
    Dated 6 Oct 1943 however that date doesn't seem to make sense given his service.

    Returning to Canada, Served 14 months in U.K. and N.W. Europe. Employed as an artillery surveyor with 12 FD. Regt. R.C.A. Has held rank of L/Sgt. Qualified as an artillery surveyor in U.K. Qualified as a clerk Stens in Canada.

    No Crimes.

    Medium statured healthy appearing man. Above average ability. Good motivation. Anxious to return to Canada and serve in C.F.E.F.

    Religion:
    "When I was 7 years old my father died and I went to live with my grandparents who lived in a town 100 miles away from Toronto. During the school summer holidays I would move back to my home in Toronto to be with my mother, brothers and sister.

    While living with my grandparents I formed a regular pattern of attending Church and Sunday School and sang in the Choir.

    While I was 12 years old I moved back to Toronto to live permanently and then reversed the former procedure by spending the summer school holidays with my grandparents. At that time I stopped attending Sunday School but did attend Church. The services seemed to have little meaning. At 16 I was confirmed by again although it was a moving experience I feel there was something lacking.

    I as invited to attend the young peoples meetings at that Church which I did. This was where I met my wife to be.

    I heard the gospel preached in Church regularly but I did not respond and resisted the invitations to attempt the Lord Jesus as my Saviour.

    At the Church and young peoples we had a succession of Curate assistants. Finally a C.A. by he name of Maurice Murphy arrived and dramatic changes began to be made. As I look back I see how the Holy Sprit was at work in my life and before very long through the ministry of Maurice Murphy I was no longer resisting the Holy Sprit and the gospel messages and gave my life to the Lord Jesus. My wife to be, Betty, was also converted at this time.

    During the years which followed the hand of God guided me along the path of my life and Bible study and prayer became important parts of my daily life.

    I had 4 years of service in World War 2 where I was protected by the hand of God.

    Returning from the war years in Europe Betty and I were married in 1946 and were blessed with 2 children - a boy and a girl both of whom committed their lives to Christ.

    In 1960 I lost my job as the firm I was working with went out of business as they were no longer operating at a profit. After much prayer God directed me to start my own business which I am still doing.

    In 1976 our son was killed in a car accident. Our faith in God was such we accepted this as part of His plan. At this time we felt the power of prayer as our friends upheld us before God.

    The Christian life of course just goes on and on and each day there is a new opportunity to serve God. Each one of us is given certian talents and capabilities and we should be ready to be used by Him as opportunities arise. With our lives yielded to Him and praying for guidance day by day He will direct our paths."

    Residence:
    Also with Grandparents in same census

    Residence:
    Also with parents in census

    Education:
    Passed Grade 10 and part of Grade 11 (Commercial) at age 16, quit to go to work.

    Military:
    Good health. Single, doesn't drink or smoke. Medium build 5'8" and weighs 135lbs. Plays golf but not active in team sports. Has been acting as clerk and would like to continue this work. Seems well suited to it. Alert, "M" score perhaps does not do justice to this man.

    Above average intelligence, possibly better than "M" score suggest. Stability I. Clerk in civilian life and Army.

    Military:
    Granted Trades Pay of 25 cents per day. Rank: L/Sgt.

    Military:
    Furlough 8-12-1924 to 21-12-1942, Christmas leave 22-12-1942 to 26-12-1942 and ration allowance.

    Military:
    Confirmed Bdr.

    Military:
    Suitable for operational duty overseas.

    Bdr. Polley has been a confirmed Bombardier for a year. He held the Acting rank of L/Sgt: had to revert when the 26th Fld. Regt. was disbanded. He had qualified as a Group B Clerk but had never drawn more than Group C in the Regt. He is happy about the opportunity of taking training. Would like to switch to gun detachment duties if he shows up sufficiently well in training. Might be a good candidate for Jr. N.C.O. course. Pulhems profile is sutable for full operational duties.

    Recommendation: Train as gunner. Watch progress carefully.

    Military:
    Polley has successfully complete Advanced Training in R.C.A. (Fld.). He is now available as an overseas reinforcement.

    Recommendation: R.C.A. (Fld.) Gunner Non-tradesmen

    Military:
    To draw pay at rate of $1.50 per diem

    Military:
    From Gord's Diary: "Left Petawawa * Journeying through Que., Maine & N.B. * Arrived in Debert, N.S. - Hostess House for supper * Truro '96 Victoria Park, supper at Scotia Hotel '96 St. John's Church * First United Church"

    Military:
    "All day deployment"

    Military:
    From his diary: "Left Debert for Halifax boarding S.S. Empress of Scotland (formerly Empress of Japan)"

    Military:
    From his diary: "Sailed into the Atlantic during breakfast '96 a beautiful day"

    Military:
    "Landed at Liverpool in evening"

    Military:
    States preference for gunnerywork to clerical work. His mother is dependent on him.

    Military:
    Left by truck in A.M. to Liss, thence to Eastleigh by train, & then to transit camp. Ate 5 meals & saw movie & played bridge

    Military:
    Left transit camp by truck for Southampton & boarded S.S. Neuralia. Did not leave harbour

    Military:
    On English Channel most of day. Docked in evening at Arromanches les Bains landing by L.C.T. Slept 2 hours at Transit Camp

    Military:
    Left #2 C.B.R.G. to join 11 Bty of 17 Fd Regt 3 Div '96 through Caen & had first baptism of fire by enemy bombers

    Military:
    Moved twice in day to east of Falaise '96 up all night '96 first close enemy shelling

    Military:
    Move down near Orbec '96 saw first dead Germans '96 was shelled out of carriers at cross-roads

    Another all day move through Orbec where girls gave us flowers, cider given to us by old lady '96 no shelling '96 slept in handsome chateau

    Military:
    Moved into Elboeuf on the Seine '96 lots of shelling '96 met Americans

    Military:
    On move again spending night in a barn in Boos '96 no excitement

    Military:
    Big move up near Neufchatel unchallenged

    Military:
    Another long motor trip up near Channel '96 passed through En, spent night in Allenay

    Military:
    Move up to Arrest where established in shed '96 saw Channel

    Military:
    Moved again '96 crossed Somme near Abbeville & moved march again to Channel '96 slept near Rue

    Military:
    Up early & moved to near Boulogne

    Military:
    Up at 2:30 a.m. for move to Calais '96 shelled all day in just about the hottest so far '96 had to skedaddle back when shelled off road

    Military:
    Moved today as Calais surrenders. Go to marshaling area in preparation for move to Belgium. Stayed at Ardres overnight

    Military:
    Crossed Belgium border & stayed at concentration area near Poperinghe (near flores)

    Military:
    After a considerable move across Belgium back in action again near Maldegen (pro-German town) not far from Bruges & 1.5 miles from Holland.

    Military:
    To Eecloo by jeep for first ice cream since leaving Canada

    Military:
    Went to Ghent to see Canadian Army show with C.W.R.C.s etc

    Military:
    Crossed Leopold Canal this morning & moved to new position in Holland near Aardenburg after spending only 3 weeks in Belgium

    Military:
    "Turnhout, Tillburg etc. & take up position in Holland near Nijmegen just 12 miles from Germany"

    Military:
    "Turnhout, Tillburg etc. & take up position in Holland near Nijmegen just 12 miles from Germany"

    Military:
    "Turnhout, Tillburg etc. & take up position in Holland near Nijmegen just 12 miles from Germany"

    Military:
    Went to Brussels for 48-first leave in almost a year-in billets-evening service-piano concert-Canada club-early to bed with hot water in '"loaf of bread"

    Military:
    Shave-Turkish bath-shine-badges sewn-tour of Brussels in tram with guide-went to opera "Cavalleria Rasticana" & "Paillasse"-Church Army

    Military:
    Communion in morning-we move into first position in Germany near Cleve in afternoon-it catches on fire-sleeping in German officer's house-saw Montgomery

    Military:
    Move at night down near Udam - staying in barn - slept next to black pigs

    Military:
    German resistance ends west of Rhine - went on recce to Cleve
    Cleve for rest & re-grouping

    Military:
    First visit back to Holland since entering Germany - show in Winter Garden at Nijmegen - Blue Diamond - hair cut

    Military:
    Move early in morning to marshalling area at Calcar - cross Rhine on pontoon bridge in bright moonlight near Rees - take up position

    Military:
    Moved again through Emmerich to position in woods

    Military:
    Easter Day in Germany - move in evening to Holland (Zedeam)

    Military:
    Move once more close to Zutphen in Holland - recce at night

    Military:
    Move again to between Zutphen & Deventer crossing Twente Canal

    Military:
    Move closer to Deventer - met Gem

    Military:
    Long move up between Deventer & Zwolle

    Military:
    Long move up to Leeuwarden near Zuider Zee & North Sea

    Military:
    Another long move to Gronigen - moved also in evening closer to North Sea ahead of infantry close to village with 400 S.S

    Military:
    Moved closer to coast to shell Delfzijl & Appingedam - got shelled back as we are very close to enemy

    Military:
    Moved through Winschoten & again closer to German border

    Military:
    Moved back into Germany after 24 days in Holland - on Ems River near Bingum

    Military:
    Finally get out of mud & move across Ems River through Leer to place east of Emden

    Military:
    Move once more half way between Emden & Wilhelmshaven

    Military:
    The end of the war for us - we are 1/2 way between Emden & Wilhelmshaven at the end

    Military:
    Thanksgiving church service - move to Grossefehn on guard at night

    Military:
    Move through Aurich to German barracks - we wait while Jerries pack & leave so we can take over - bridge at night-on guard at ammo factory

    Military:
    Stayed balance of night in field north of Arnhem 0 signed up for Jap war in afternoon - slept in tent at night

    Military:
    Left at 0815 via 60 out to Nijmegen - got train at 1630 - travelling through Holland, Belgium & France

    Military:
    Tea & buns in Lille at 0200 -arrived at Calais at 0600 -after breakfast saw movie -crossed strait in 1 hour -supper in Dover -left by train for Scotland

    Military:
    Tea & buns in Lille at 0200 -arrived at Calais at 0600 -after breakfast saw movie -crossed strait in 1 hour -supper in Dover -left by train for Scotland

    Military:
    Tea & buns in Lille at 0200 -arrived at Calais at 0600 -after breakfast saw movie -crossed strait in 1 hour -supper in Dover -left by train for Scotland

    Military:
    May 21 '45: Arrived in Edinburgh at 6:30am - staying at boarding house - eating at Cdn legion - went bowling & sightseeing on foot

    Military:
    Had early breakfast & clean up in Peterborough during 2 hour wait for train-met Elmer for lunch in London at Ontario Club-we go to Hampton Crt-saw Blithe Spirit at Duchess Theatre

    Military:
    Had early breakfast & clean up in Peterborough during 2 hour wait for train-met Elmer for lunch in London at Ontario Club-we go to Hampton Crt-saw Blithe Spirit at Duchess Theatre

    Military:
    After night & breakfast at Premier Hotel Russell Square went to Westminster Abbey with Elmer to service - dinner at Lyon's Corner House - visited Tower of London - went to Aldershot - supper in officers mess

    Military:
    After night at Red Shield left Euston Station for Birmingham -dinner downtown then bus to Hall Green where found Wilkins -walk & movie & meeting family

    Military:
    Went to see Birmingham with Mrs W & had dinner there -returned to Hall Green until train time -arrived in Dover nearly 1 am

    Military:
    Arrived in Nijmegen 5am left in afternoon for Utrecht where had supper - rejoined unit in evening

    Military:
    June 7 '45: Visited The Hague with Frank Odlum - saw Ensa show

    Military:
    Emplaned NWE (North West Europe) Disemplaned UK

    - This is from his military records, his diary shows he took a boat so this may be in error.

    Military:
    Docked at Tilbury - via train around London to Aldershot where moved into barracks - Garrison with Elmer

    Military:
    Golf at Fleet with Elmer

    Military:
    Arrived Glasgow early in morning - Turkish Bath & sun lamp - party in evening

    Military:
    Train to Wemyss Bay - boat trip to Kyles of Bute on Clyde coast - saw Queen Elizabeth at Greenock

    Military:
    Jn 26 '45: Arrived London early in morning - tour of St Paul's Cathedral - variety show - returned to Aldershot in evening

    Military:
    M.O., dental etc - Garrison with Elmer & walk

    Military:
    Movie at night - Farnham in afternoon

    Military:
    Left on 48 hour pass - bus to Basingstoke - train to Yeovil arriving after midnight

    Military:
    Left on 48 hour pass - bus to Basingstoke - train to Yeovil arriving after midnight

    Military:
    Embarkation - Diary reports it as 4th July, Queen Mary

    Military:
    Disembarked

    July 11 '45: Beautiful day as we land at New York - great reception by blimp bands etc

    Military:
    July 12 '45: Leave Pennsylvania Station 1:30 a.m. via Lehigh Valley going through Buffalo & crossing into Canada via Niagara Falls - reach Toronto 5:30 a.m. - reception mayor etc at grandstand exhibition - home after 1 1/2 years

    Military:
    July 12 '45: Leave Pennsylvania Station 1:30 a.m. via Lehigh Valley going through Buffalo & crossing into Canada via Niagara Falls - reach Toronto 5:30 a.m. - reception mayor etc at grandstand exhibition - home after 1 1/2 years

    Military:
    July 12 '45: Leave Pennsylvania Station 1:30 a.m. via Lehigh Valley going through Buffalo & crossing into Canada via Niagara Falls - reach Toronto 5:30 a.m. - reception mayor etc at grandstand exhibition - home after 1 1/2 years

    Military:
    plus 2 day travelling time with money in lue of rations.

    Military:
    Granted 6 month Long Term LEave, without pay, at own request, from 20 Oct 45 to 19 Apr 46.

    Military:
    Number: B-47643

    France, Belgium, Holland, Germany

    Operated as part of a Bren Gun Carrier team

    Medals: 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp

    Military:
    Overseas 15 months. Trained in R.C.A. as a Gun Number and employed as such for 10 months. Trained and emploued as Cleark (Stenographer) for 11 months. Overseas trained and employed as an Artillery Surveyor 12 months. Served in France, Belgium, Holland, Germany for 10 months. Returned to Canada as a Pacific Force Volunteer and trained as such 2 months. For past 5 months has been on Industrial leave.

    "3 years & 8 months service" - Diary
    Future Plans - Is returning to former employment.

    Basis for counsellor's recommendations:

    Polley impresses as a quiet, clean-cut, efficient young man who has a clear-cut post discharge plan. Having worked for 11 years in the Advertising Department at Goldsmith's Co. of Canada where he rose to the position of Asst. Manager, Polley has his re-employment with that firm arranged. For the past 5 months he has been on Industrial Leave, during which time he was promoted to Manager of the Advertising Dept. Polley appears keenly interested in his job and feels that it is permanent employment. Considering the circumstances of his case, it is felt that Polley's plan is feasible and that he should have no undude problem in rehabilitation.

    Residence:
    "moved from 110 Tyndall to 65 Marion" was 110 Tyndall the Watson family home?

    Residence:
    Moved in with Miss Clark

    Occupation:
    Worked his way up from Clerk to Department Manager

    Occupation:
    Wholesale Jewellery to jewellery stores from Toronto all the way to the west coast of Canada

    Died:
    Trillium Health Centre

    Buried:
    Glendale Memorial Gardens, Ressurection Gardens, 1810 Albion Road Lot 705-A4

    Gordon married Bettina Mae WATSON, UE on 9 Aug 1946 in Church Of The Epiphany, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Bettina (daughter of George John WATSON and Margaret May DALLISON) was born on 23 Oct 1920 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Mar 2019 in Cambridge, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Bettina Mae WATSON, UEBettina Mae WATSON, UE was born on 23 Oct 1920 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada (daughter of George John WATSON and Margaret May DALLISON); died on 15 Mar 2019 in Cambridge, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 055C3AA0DA62411E9265D3B8F19CCF14C82D
    • Religion: Christian, Anglican
    • Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1500 Queen Street West
    • Residence: 1 Sep 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 65 Marion Street
    • Residence: 7 Sep 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 23 Empress Cres
    • Residence: 2006, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 28 Martin Grove Road
    • Residence: Aug 2006-2009, Bracebridge, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada; Bracebridge Villa
    • Fact: 18 Sep 2010, Camp Koinonia, Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada; 90th Birthday Party
    • Residence: 2009-10 Sep 2015, Gravenhurst, Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada; Leisureworld Muskoka
    • Residence: 10 Sep 2015, Cambridge, , Ontario, Canada; PeopleCare Hilltop Manor
    • Obituary: 15 Mar 2019, Waterloo, , Ontario, Canada
    • Cremated: 19 Mar 2019, Waterloo, , Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Toronto General Hospital

    Residence:
    Gord: "moved from 110 Tyndall to 65 Marion" was 110 Tyndall the Watson family home?

    Residence:
    East 206 A/B
    690 Muskoka Road 118 W,
    Bracebridge, ON
    P1L 1W8

    Obituary:
    Betty passed peacefully at Hilltop Manor in Cambridge, with family by her side, at the age of 98.

    Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Gordon, and loving mother of Lynn and the late Donald.

    Cherished Nana of Timothy (Elana), Jonathan (Erin), and Sarah (Neil). Treasured Great Nana of Jackson, Elizabeth, Aaron, Carys and Quentin. Betty will be lovingly remembered by her sisters Marguerite and Catherine, and her many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Marjorie and Rive, and brother Bob.

    A small service will be held this summer at the place Betty loved and that held a special place in her heart right to the end, Camp Koinonia.

    In lieu of flowers and in keeping with Betty's wishes, a memorial fund has been established with Camp Koinonia. Betty was active in changing many lives through Camp Koinonia, including those of her own family. She made it known that her wish was for funds to be raised to further the camp's mission which was so near and dear to her heart. Camp Koinonia, Box 29041 Barrie, ON, L4N 7W7, 416-522-1949, info@campkoinonia.ca

    The word of God is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart. Deut.30:14

    Russell Etienne posted a condolence
    Thursday, March 21, 2019
    May Koinonia continue to provide a place for families to learn about giving and having fun.

    Deborah Izon Hatland posted a condolence
    Tuesday, March 19, 2019
    Betty was my Godmother. I have wonderful memories of her kindness and her humor. May the Lord bless you all with memories that bring you joy and laughter. Blessings to you all.
    Debi

    Rob Wormald posted a condolence
    Tuesday, March 19, 2019
    Good bye Aunt Betty

    I was introduced to you as Aunt Betty in my first year and you have been a strong supporter and encouragement throughout my whole life.


    We knew you through Mom and Kay, church, 18 Martingrove Road, camp, cottage and Drag Lake Haliburton Lodge and our island on Spruce Lake. More recently we connected with you at the nursing home.


    It is friends like you who have forged identity and strength into my character and to say you will be missed is a gross understatement. But Liz and I look look forward to that great reunion that awaits us. Thank You Jesus..

    Rob

    Bruce and Carol Smith posted a condolence
    Sunday, March 17, 2019
    Betty will always be included in our thanksgivings. - such a saint! Such a steady, inspiring faith. A true ministry of encouragement. Her walk matched her talk. She lived out her love for her Saviour so beautifully.

    Forever grateful. We miss her already, but only for awhile. We long for the day when there will be no more reason to say goodbye.

    Derek & Rebecca Welsman & family posted a condolence
    Saturday, March 16, 2019
    We offer condolences to the families and pray for the Peace of Christ during this sad and reflective time. Praise God for Betty's full and wonderful life and legacy!

    Angela and les Eliot posted a condolence
    Saturday, March 16, 2019
    Many happy memories of Betty and Gord what a driving force and inspiration Betty was at Koinonia rememberd with much love Angela and Les

    Brenda Fuller posted a condolence
    Saturday, March 16, 2019
    Thinking of you Lynn and your family.
    Brenda

    Daryl posted a condolence
    Saturday, March 16, 2019
    Our condolences on Betty's passing. An amazing woman and life lived and a wonderful spirit that lives on in her family. May you be comforted with times of happy remembrance and celebration even as you mourn her passing. Much love from the Smith family.

    Andrew Ryeland posted a condolence
    Saturday, March 16, 2019
    Farewell Betty. We loved you so much and will miss your beautiful smile and caring ways. There's a big gap in my heart.

    Died:
    Hilltop Manor Nursing Home

    Notes:

    Married:
    Polley - Watson

    Rev. G. S. Despared officiated at the marriage of Bettina Mae Watson and Gordon Bradbury Polley, August 9, at the Church of the Epiphany, The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Watson. The groom is the son of Mrs. Polley and the late W. H. Polley. Given in marriage by her father, the bride worse a classic gown of white slipper satin, matching halo headdress and finger-tip veil. She carried a cascade of red roses and bouvardia, Maid of honor, Key Neun, was attired in romance blue faille taffeta. Her flowers were yellow roses and cornflowers. Joyce Alexander and Catherine Watson, bridesmaids, wore pink faille taffeta carrying pink roses and cornflowers. Best man was William Polley, with ushers Robert Watson and Robert Polley. Mrs. Watson recieved in a richelicu red ensemble accented with black. The groom's mother wore a costume of navy printed crepe with matching accessories. Later the bride changed to a powder blue crepe frock, matching topcoat, navy accessories, for travelling.

    Children:
    1. Donald Gordon POLLEY was born on 29 Mar 1951 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was christened on 16 Sep 1951 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Oct 1976 in Malahat, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Mar 1988 in Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 3. Lynn May POLLEY was born on 22 Jul 1954 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was christened in Sep 1954 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 20 May 2022 in Waterloo, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 18 Sep 2022 in Camp Koinonia, Parry Sound, , Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Albert Edwin RYELANDAlbert Edwin RYELAND was born on 30 Jan 1897 in Fareham, , Hampshire, England (son of Captain Arthur Edwin RYELAND and Mary Ann Elizabeth BANFILL); died on 2 Oct 1952 in Holborn, , Middlesex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6C95C163D9154BBE93A01516EF0C6DA98B06
    • Occupation: Civil Engineer
    • Religion: Church of England
    • Residence: 13 Apr 1901, Manna South, Templemore, Tipperary, Munster, Ireland
    • Occupation: 1911, Dover, , Kent, England; Student Part Time & Ticket Seller at the Electric Picture Palace
    • Residence: 1911, Dover, , Kent, England; 10 Liverpool Street
    • Military: 2 Oct 1913, Dover, , Kent, England; Attestation
    • Occupation: 2 Oct 1913, Dover, , Kent, England; Good Clerk at Worsfold and Hayward, Surveyors, 3 Market Square
    • Residence: 2 Oct 1913, Dover, , Kent, England; 2 Liverpool Street
    • Military: 23 Jul 1914; Training as an Electrician
    • Military: 19 Sep 1914, Dover, , Kent, England; Number 680, Rank: Sapper, Unit: Royal Engineers
    • Military: 28 Nov 1914; Trained as a skilled Electrician
    • Military: 10 May 1918, Dover, , Kent, England
    • Military: 14 Feb 1919, Newark, , Nottingham, England
    • Military: 18 Feb 1919, Dover, , Kent, England
    • Signature: 12 Apr 1919, Dover, , Kent, England
    • Residence: 12 Apr 1919, Dover, , Kent, England; 26-27 Snargate Street
    • Military: 14 Apr 1919, Dover, , Kent, England
    • Military: 18 May 1919, Chatham, , Kent, England; Disembodied on Demobilization
    • Occupation: Abt 1925, Manchester, , Lancashire, England; Director of E. Boydell & Co. Ltd.
    • Occupation: 14 Mar 1925, Manchester, , Lancashire, England; Mechanical Engineers Manager of 1 Cunnahs Grove Stretford U.D.
    • Residence: 14 Mar 1925, Manchester, , Lancashire, England; 1 Cunnahs Grove Old Tafford
    • Residence: 1932-1933, Harrow, , Middlesex, England; 27 Dudley Gardens South
    • Residence: 1934-1935, Harrow, , Middlesex, England; 56 Worple Way
    • Residence: 29 Sep 1939, Banstead, , Surrey, England; Koursney, Cunneryhan Road
    • Residence: 20 Nov 1942, Banstead, , Surrey, England; Kearnsey, Cunningham Road
    • Residence: 1936-1943, Banstead, , Surrey, England; Kearsney Cunningham Road
    • Occupation: 22 Feb 1946; Appointment to the board of directors
    • Occupation: 22 May 1948, England; Company Director
    • Residence: 22 May 1948, Belmont, Surrey, England
    • Obituary: 1952; The Engineer 1952/10/10
    • Residence: 1952, Belmont, Surrey, England; "Of the Pines" 65 The Crescent
    • Residence: 1952, Belmont, Surrey, England; 65 The Crescent
    • Occupation: 2 Oct 1952; Company Director (Engineering)
    • Probate: 26 Feb 1953, London, , Greater London, England

    Notes:

    Commodore of the Thames Motor Yacht Club (TMYC) 1940, 1941, & 1951 http://www.tmyc.co.uk/tmycofcr.htm

    "We do indeed have a cup that was presented to the Club by Lt. Commander Pinell known as The Bert Ryeland Cup which is awarded to the winners of the Holehaven competition held annually."

    (Research):Births Mar 1897 Ryeland Albert Edwin Fareham 2b 575

    (Medical):1a. Carcinoma of Pancreas (Pancreatic Cancer)
    b. Crebral Metastases (Brain Cancer)
    2. Acute Endocarditis (inflammation of the inner heart valves)

    Geoffrey Edwin Ryeland present at the death as informant

    Military:
    Corps: Royal Engineers Regiment No: 680 Rank: Sapper

    Residence:
    Likely in the McCan Barracks also known as the Richmond Barracks or Garda S

    Military:
    Regimental #680, enlisted on this date for 4 year term

    Appointed to lance rank on Feb 18 1919

    Military:
    Crystal Palace for disposal

    Occupation:
    (Old Trafford, Manchester)
    Civil Engineering and Public Works

    Muir-Hill Ltd, also known as E. Boydell and Co, of Elsinore Road, Old Trafford, Manchester, 16. Telephone: Trafford Park 1641. Telegraphic Address: "Muirhil". (1937)
    of Stretford, near Manchester ?

    1901 Company founded.

    Early 1920's. Muir-Hill Service Equipment Ltd. Started by Mr Muir and Mr Hill developing the first Muir-Hill for Marcus Allen and Sons Ltd, brass and iron foundry together with chemical and mechanical engineering, at Old Trafford, Manchester.

    1931 Private company.

    1931 Loaders began playing a major role in sales alongside the dumpers. This is also the year that Edward Boydell took over and changed the name to E. Boydell and Co Ltd.

    1937 British Industries Fair Advert for Muir-Hill Machines. Muir-Hill Dumpers, 2-yard and 3-yard models for short distance haulage. Ability of Machines on soft ground and instantaneous tip are outstanding features. Model 45 Loading ~shovel loads loose materials from stock piles. (Engineering/Metals/Quarry, Roads and Mining/Transport Section - Stand No. D.219)

    1942 Patent - Improvements in or relating to transmission systems for the mechanically propelled chassis of a tipping bucket vehicle.

    1942-1945 (1 volume) Photographs of works and workers in the U.K. and in Karachi, Pakistan.

    1951 Patent - Improvements relating to mobile mechanical handling apparatus and the like.

    http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/E._Boydell_and_Co

    Residence:
    BRYon 1776

    Residence:
    Pinner 1975

    Residence:
    Burgh H 2074

    Occupation:
    E . B oYDELL AND Co., L t d ., Ma n ch ester, have
    appointed Mr. A. E. R y eland, Mr. B. N . J olly, and
    Mr. F . A. Alien, senior members of t he staff, to the
    board of d irect ors .

    Obituary:
    The Engineer 1952/10/10

    We regret to have to record the death of Mr. Albert Edwin Ryeland, which occurred on October 2nd.
    Mr. Ryeland was a director of E. Boydell and Co., Ltd., Old Trafford, Manchester, having been associated with that company since its inception.

    Probate:
    Ryeland Albert Edwin of 65 The Crescent Belmont Surrey dided 2 October 1953 at The National Hospital Queen0square London W.C.1 Probate London 26 February to Maurice Andrews accountant and Nora Amy Florence Ryeland widow. Effects

    Died:
    National Hospital, Queen Square

    Albert married Nora Amy Florence GATES on 21 Dec 1920 in Dover, , Kent, England. Nora (daughter of William Henry GATES and Norah Amy MARTIN) was born on 21 Dec 1899 in Dover, , Kent, England; was christened on 5 Feb 1899 in Dover, , Kent, England; died in Jan 1986 in Reading, , Berkshire, England; was buried in Jan 1986 in Reading, , Berkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Nora Amy Florence GATESNora Amy Florence GATES was born on 21 Dec 1899 in Dover, , Kent, England; was christened on 5 Feb 1899 in Dover, , Kent, England (daughter of William Henry GATES and Norah Amy MARTIN); died in Jan 1986 in Reading, , Berkshire, England; was buried in Jan 1986 in Reading, , Berkshire, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: B7F7804F579D4DFDBA05924AEB2E810FFFBE
    • Religion: Church of England
    • Residence: 1901, St Mary The Virgin, Dover, , Kent, England; 53 Eaton Rd
    • Residence: 1911, Dover, , Kent, England; 43 Eaton Road
    • Residence: 14 Mar 1925, Manchester, , Lancashire, England; 1 Cunnahs Grove Old Tafford
    • Occupation: 29 Sep 1939, Banstead, , Surrey, England; Housewife
    • Residence: 20 Nov 1942, Banstead, , Surrey, England; Kearnsey, Cunningham Road
    • Residence: 1952, Belmont, Surrey, England; "Of the Pines" 65 The Crescent

    Notes:

    Birth:
    1898 on Death Certificate
    1898 on 1939 Register of England & Wales

    Christened:
    St James

    Notes:

    Married:
    RYELAND - GATES - On December 21st, at St. Mary's Church, Dover, Albert Edwin, second son of Capt. A. E. and Mrs. Ryeland of "Ailsa Brae" Shepherdswell, to Nora Amy, younger daughter of Captian and Mrs. W. H. Gates, of 197 Folkestone Rd., Dover. - Dover Express, Friday 31 December, 1920

    MR. A. E. RYELAND - MISS N. A. GATES
    The wedding took place on Tuesday last week, at St. Mary's Church, of Miss Nora Amy Gates, youngest daughter of Captain and Mrs. W. Gates, to Mr. Albert Edwin Ryeland, second son of Captain and Mrs. Ryeland. The Rev. O. F. R. Strickland officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dress of white satin and georgette, and silver trimmings. The bridesmaids were miss Ryeland (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss G. Martin (cousin of the bride), who wore pale blue crepe-de-chine dresses, and black picture hats. They carried shower bouquets, and wore gold brooches (the gifts of the bridegroom). The best man was Mr. Henry Ryeland (brother of the bridegroom). The honeymoon was spent at Blackpool. The bridegroom's gift to the bride consisted of furs, and the bride's to the bridegroom a gold watch. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ryeland were the recipients of many useful presents, oh which the following is a list; - Bridegroom's father and mother, household effects; bride's father and mother, cheque; Mr. H. Ryeland, dinner service; Mr. C. Ryeland, tea service; Miss A. Ryeland, chamber service; Mr. Frank Ryeland, set of jugs; Mr. Fred Ryeland, towels; Master E. Ryeland, towels; Mrs. J. Gates ("Grandma"), blankets; Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Gates, bedspread; Mr. W. Gates, cheque; Mr. R. Gates, stainless knives; Mr. and Mrs. Stoneman, white quilt; Mr. E. S. R. Gates, stainless knives; Mrs. E. S. R. Gates, forks; Miss Peggy, forks; Mr. and Mrs. Webster, case of silver spoons and sugar tongs; Mr. and Mrs. Elcome, eiderdown; Mr. and Mrs. G. Tuthill, pillow cases; Mr. and Mrs. Everett, marble clock; Mr. and Mrs. B. Martin, table cloth; Miss G. Martin, duchesse set; Mrs. Marcus Allen and family, linen sheets and pillow cases; the staff and works, silver cake basket and silver dishes; Miss Austin, cruet; Mr. Humphreys, silver cruet; Mrs. Davis, copper scoop; Mr. and Mrs. Geodgeon, silver vases; Mr. and Mrs. Elworthy, silver butter dish; Mrs. Briggs, afternoon tea cloth; Miss Thompson, fancy cloth; Miss Allen, fancy cloth; Mrs. England, pickle fork; Mr. Gunn, butter dish; Miss Nightingale, bread dish; Majorie, silver jam scoop; Miss Day, tea cosy; Mr. Newberry, serviettes; Mr. and Mrs. A. Holmes, silver pickle jar and spoon; Aunt Fan, duchesse set; Mr. and Mrs. H. Elworthy, silver bread board; Mr. and Mrs. Harrison and family, teapot and set; Miss A. Webb, hand-painted picture; the Misses M. and E. Linns, apostle tea spoons; Miss M. Linn, table centre; and Miss Ravenscroft, Wedgewood art pot. - Dover Express, Friday 31 December 1920

    Children:
    1. 4. Geoffrey Edwin RYELAND was born on 14 Mar 1925 in Manchester, , Lancashire, England; died on 19 Feb 1979 in Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Bosham, , Sussex, England.
    2. Derek John RYELAND was born on 28 Feb 1928 in Barton upon Irwell, , Lancashire, England; died on 7 Feb 2009 in England; was buried in Reading, , Berkshire, England.
    3. Richard William RYELAND was born on 23 Aug 1930 in Cobham, , Surrey, England; died on 19 Sep 2015 in New Malden, , Surrey, England.
    4. Sheila Kathleen Nora RYELAND was born on 5 Jun 1933 in Hendon, , Middlesex, England; died in 1973 in Tonbridge, , Kent, England; was buried in Reading, , Berkshire, England.

  3. 10.  Edward George SNELLEdward George SNELL was born on 10 Mar 1897 in Exeter, , Devonshire, England (son of Frederick George SNELL and Rosa STARK); died on 31 Aug 1981 in Crawley, , Sussex, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 373F407314424594A93DFFD87CF653D6B097
    • Name: Ted SNELL
    • Occupation: Civil Servant - Post Office
    • Occupation: 1901, Brampford Speke, , Devonshire, England; Scholar
    • Residence: 1901, Brampford Speke, , Devonshire, England; Straddon's Cottage
    • Occupation: 26 Nov 1926, Taunton, , Somerset, England; Post Office Sorting Clerk and Telegraphist
    • Residence: 26 Nov 1926, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 2 Leslie Avenue
    • Occupation: 29 Sep 1939, Taunton, , Somerset, England; General Post Office Clerk
    • Residence: 29 Sep 1939, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42, Greenway Crescent
    • Occupation: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; Civil Servant
    • Residence: 22 May 1948, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Crescent
    • Travel: 22 May 1960, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada; Visit to Canada
    • Travel: Oct 1972-Nov 1972, Aurora, York County, Ontario, Canada

    Notes:

    (Research):Births Jun 1897 Snell Edward George Exeter 5b 71

    Marriage Wells 5c 734

    Death Snell Edward George, Crawley, 18 1627

    Birth:
    153 52 Clifton Road

    Military:
    Telegraphist in WW1, Royal Flying Corps

    Flew reconissance missions over France in World War I and was one of the first wireless operators using Morse Code during those encounters

    Travel:
    Stayed until May 4th or 5th 1961, shipping company kept rescheduling the date.

    Travel:
    Visiting Aurora and Toronto

    Edward married Margaret Linda COX on 22 Mar 1922 in Wells, , Somerset, England. Margaret (daughter of Joseph William COX and Mary Matilda EMBLIN) was born on 24 Dec 1900 in Wells, , Somerset, England; died on 12 May 1972 in Taunton, , Somerset, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Margaret Linda COXMargaret Linda COX was born on 24 Dec 1900 in Wells, , Somerset, England (daughter of Joseph William COX and Mary Matilda EMBLIN); died on 12 May 1972 in Taunton, , Somerset, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: E6E8195CC92B43EBBA9A169A1DDC127DF15D
    • Residence: 1901, Wells, , Somerset, England; 18 Tucker Street
    • Residence: 1911, Wells, , Somerset, England; 23 St Cuthbert Street
    • Residence: 26 Nov 1926, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 2 Leslie Avenue
    • Residence: 29 Sep 1939, Taunton, , Somerset, England; Unpaid Domestic Duties
    • Travel: 1961, Richards Landing, , Ontario, Canada; Visit for 6 months
    • Obituary: 12 May 1972, Taunton, , Somerset, England
    • Residence: 12 May 1972, Taunton, , Somerset, England; 42 Greenway Cres
    • Cremated: 15 May 1972, Taunton, , Somerset, England

    Notes:

    (Research):Births Mar 1901 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COX Margaret Linda Wells 5c 408

    Death Snell Margaret Linda, Taunton, 7c 1150

    Obituary:
    Snell. - On the 12th May, at her home, 42, Greenway Crescent, Taunton, Margaret Linda, Aged 71 - Cremated at Taunton Deane, 15 May. Husband and family thank all the numerous friends who either attended the funeral service, sent condolences or contributions to the Cancer Research Fund.

    Cremated:
    "Taunton Deane"

    Died:
    Some sources list 14 May

    Children:
    1. Robert Edward SNELL was born on 11 Apr 1924 in Taunton, , Somerset, England; died on 5 Dec 2007 in Minehead, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
    2. 5. Margaret Betty SNELL was born on 26 Nov 1926 in Taunton, , Somerset, England; died on 8 Apr 2010 in Newmarket, York County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 4 Jan 2011 in Lydeard Hill, The Quantocks, Somerset, England.

  5. 12.  William Harrison POLLEYWilliam Harrison POLLEY was born on 6 Aug 1880 in Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA (son of William Harrison POLLEY and Mary MCGUIRE); died on 1 Jun 1923 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 3 Jun 1923 in St George's Anglican Church, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 89D4B168A6104471A68A89E307F146450066
    • Alt. Birth: Feb 1880, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA
    • Residence: 9 Jun 1880, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA; William MARSDEN's Boarding House 50 Allen Street
    • Immigration: Between 1881 and 1884; USA to Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Abt 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street, Sides On Ford, And Backs Onto Division, Trenton, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Student
    • Religion: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Church of England / Anglican
    • Residence: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: Abt 1903, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Wharf agent in Trenton for the government
    • Occupation: Abt 1905, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Clerk at the Union office in the King Edward Hotel
    • Occupation: 24 May 1906, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Clerk
    • Residence: 24 May 1906, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1909, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Jun 1911, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
    • Occupation: 13 Aug 1911, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Railway Agent
    • Residence: 13 Aug 1911, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
    • Occupation: Bef 1913, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Canadian Pacific Railway at the CPR building at King and Yonge Sts. In Toronto as City Ticket Agent
    • Occupation: May 1913, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Travelling passenger agent for Canadian Pacific Railway
    • Occupation: 1 May 1913, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Travelling Passenger Agent Canadian Pacific Railway Company
    • Occupation: Oct 1913, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Assistant city passenger agent for Canadian Pacific Railway
    • Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
    • Occupation: Dec 1918-Oct 1922, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; City ticket agent for Canadian Pacific Railway
    • Occupation: Abt 1922, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Train Pass Agent Intercolonial Rail Road in Toronto (Employeed for "Life" according to death certificate), Ticket Agent(1911)

    Notes:

    Year of naturalization 1900

    MANY TRIBUTES TO LATE W.H. POLLEY
    Obsequies Largely Attended Service at St. George's Church on Sunday

    The remains of the late William Polley, Jr., reached Trenton on Saturday and were removed to the family residence on Murphy Street, from whence the cortege moved on Sunday afternoon to St. George's Church for service.

    The church where the deceased attended as a boy and young man was filled with his many friends, who gathered to pay the last tribute to his memory. Many friends, fellow workers of the C.P.R., and brother Masons of both Toronto and Montreal joined with his numerous Trenton friends in attending the obsequies.

    The Church of England service was conducted by the Vicar, Rev. A. L. McTear. Rev. Canon Armstrong, Rector of St. George's Church for so many years and an intimate friend of the deceased and family, read the lesson. The choir rendered appropriate music and Mr. G. H. Cobley sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought."

    The pall-bearers were his intimate friends of Toronto. The honorary W. A. Bleecker, R. G. Weddell, W. H. Ireland, H. F. Whittier and W. House.

    The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful and covered his grave in St. George's cemetery.

    W. H. Polley, aged 43, former city ticket agent of the Canadian Pacific Railway, died early yesterday after a serious illness extending over a period of eight months, at his home at 60 Fermanagh Avenue. The funeral will be held from the home of his parents in Trenton, on Sunday. St. Alban's Lodge, 514, A. F. and A. M., of which he was a member, will have charge of the service. The body will be shipped to Trenton to-day. A Masonic service will be held in his home in Toronto at noon to-day. Mr. Polley began his railroad career as a clerk at the Union office in the Kind Edward Hotel, succeeding Christopher Bunting later as agent. In May 1913, he was appointed traveling passenger agent for the Canadian Pacific and in October, 1913, assistant city passenger agent. In December, 1918 he was appointed city ticket agent but was forced to leave his position in October on account of an illness which became aggravated, later causing his death. He is survived by his widow and four children, William, Alice, Gordon and Robert; a sister, Mrs. A. Maguire, and his parents in Trenton, where his father is employed in the customs office. Mr. Polley was a member of the Western Golf Club and was deservedly popular among a very wide circle of acquaintances.

    Witness at wedding:

    007383-99 Harry Niles JARMAN, 24, L'Amable, Trenton, Mail Clerk, s/o John C. JARMAN & Elvira NILES married Sarah Elizabeth SPURR, 23, L'Amable, same, d/o Benj SPURR & Mary HILL. Wtn: W.H. POLLEY Jr. of Trenton and Hessie JARMAN of Bancroft on February 8, 1899 at Bancroft

    Had spent 5 months in school at the time of the 1901 census

    Death certificate incorrectly states place of birth as Canada.

    Worked 52 weeks of 1910 at 50 or 60 hours per week earning $1100 that year

    In 1911 he had $2000 worth of life insurance which cost him $65 that year

    (Medical):Lymphosarcoma for 4 years before death.

    Birth:
    See alternate birth as more likely DOB.

    The family story goes that he was born in Rochester New York when his parents were on a boat trip from Trenton to Quebec City. Born on the return trip to Trenton. However this seems to be a story created to cover up the fact that he was born before his parents were married. He is in the 1880 US census as "Willie McGuire" with his Mom living in a boarding house in Rochester. It is likely she was sent over there to give birth as it wasn't uncommon for unmarried girls to be sent away to have their children in those days. It is unclear when or where his parents did end up marrying but they are listed as married in the 1891 census.

    Alt. Birth:
    The 1880 census which was enumerated on 9 June for this household states his age as 4/12 (4 months old) and also states "Feb" as the month of birth which would be consistent with being 4 months old in June.

    There is a high likely hood that this was his actual date of birth and that the August date was told to him as part of the cover up surrounding his birth.

    Residence:
    With his mother, under the name of Willie McGuire 4 months old (states Feb as his month of birth) Mother is also using the name McGuire.

    Immigration:
    1882 in 1901 census, 1881 in 1911 census, 1884 in 1921 census

    By the time of the 1881 Rochester City Directory his mother is no longer listed, so they may have come back to Canada by that point. It's unlikely they would stay long after he was born.

    Occupation:
    Began his career

    Residence:
    Birth of Son William

    Occupation:
    Letter from 1913 shows he was an Agent at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto

    Occupation:
    Have his ID for 1922 so we know that's what he did then

    Died:
    Family Home 60 Fermanagh Ave, Cause of death was Lymphosarcoma, Informant was his sister in law Nash (First name unreadable) 42 Years old on death certificate

    Buried:
    Undertaker: R.J. Craig

    The Polley's are buried in Section F-183 2-1 to F-183- 3-4 A total of 8 grave sites.

    William married Frances May Gertrude NASH on 24 May 1906 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Frances (daughter of Daniel Francis Knowlton Pitchford NASH and Amelia Alice Gertrude BRADBURY) was born on 19 Apr 1876 in Dulwich, , Surrey, England; was christened on 8 Jul 1876 in Islington, , Middlesex, England; died on 3 Oct 1965 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Frances May Gertrude NASHFrances May Gertrude NASH was born on 19 Apr 1876 in Dulwich, , Surrey, England; was christened on 8 Jul 1876 in Islington, , Middlesex, England (daughter of Daniel Francis Knowlton Pitchford NASH and Amelia Alice Gertrude BRADBURY); died on 3 Oct 1965 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 377CDE8DCF0A44CFBAA536117B96ED9B4921
    • Name: Gaggie POLLEY
    • Residence: 1881, St Martin, Worcester, , Worcestershire, England; Great Western Hotel Shrub Hill
    • Education: Abt 1885, Yeovil, , Somerset, England; Girlon? House
    • Occupation: 1891, Camberwell, London, Middlesex, England; Scholar
    • Residence: 1891, Camberwell, Surrey, England; 31 Belvoir Road Dulwich
    • Emigration: 2 Jul 1891, Liverpool, , Lancashire, England; to Montreal
    • Immigration: 11 Jul 1891, Montreal, , Qu; from Liverpool
    • Occupation: 1901, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Milliner
    • Religion: 1901, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Church of England / Anglican
    • Residence: 1901, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 98 Denison Ave
    • Residence: 24 May 1906, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1911, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
    • Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
    • Residence: 1940, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1946 Bloor Street Apt. 14, High Park

    Notes:

    4 children who died in childbirth or infancy

    Earned $312 in the year of the 1901 census

    Birth:
    1878 on marriage certificate but she may have fudged her age a little since she was 4 years older than her husband.

    Christened:
    St George's Tufnell Park

    Education:
    In a letter to Gordon Polley she wrote "We were educated at Girlon? House Yeovil Somersetshire."

    Died:
    Toronto Star Obit

    Buried:
    Plot N Section 11 Lot # 8 - Same as her mother

    Notes:

    Married:
    Date & location recorded on William Francis Harrison Polley's birth certificate (1907 on this certificate but 1906 on marriage certificate)

    Recorded at May 24 1907 on Alice's birth certificate as well

    Children:
    1. Frances POLLEY was born on 23 Jul 1907 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 23 Jul 1907 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.
    2. William Francis Harrison POLLEY was born on 10 Jan 1909 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; died in 1990.
    3. Alice May Polley POLLEY was born on 13 Aug 1911 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; and died.
    4. 6. Gordon Bradbury POLLEY was born on 20 Apr 1915 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 6 Jul 2006 in Mississauga, Peel Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 12 May 2008 in Etobicoke, York County, Ontario, Canada.
    5. Robert Knowlton POLLEY was born on 2 Apr 1918; died on 22 Oct 1988 in Oakville, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

  7. 14.  George John WATSONGeorge John WATSON was born on 26 Sep 1889 in Tamworth, , Ontario, Canada (son of Robert George WATSON and Maria CURLETTE); died on 18 Sep 1950 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1950 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: 6C7719C1F4B947C98A5D7BC4C01776B7A497
    • Military: Staff Sergeant
    • Residence: Deseronto, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1891, Napanee, Lennox & Addington Co, Ontario, Canada
    • Residence: 1901, Deseronto, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada
    • Occupation: 1915, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; Chauffeur
    • Religion: 1915; Wesleyan Methodist
    • Residence: 1915, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; 161 Division Street
    • Military: 15 Mar 1915, Qu; Taken on Strength
    • Military: 17 Mar 1915, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; Enlistment
    • Military: 28 Mar 1915; Left Canada for England
    • Military: 15 Apr 1915, Weybridge, , Surrey, England; Injury to right knee
    • Military: 18 May 1915, Weybridge, , Surrey, England; Taken on Strength
    • Military: 21 Jun 1915-28 Jun 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; On Sick Furlough
    • Military: 1 Jun 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England
    • Military: 24 Jul 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Admitted to Hospital - Moore Barracks, Canadian Hospital
    • Military: 25 Aug 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Military Hospital
    • Military: 31 Aug 1915, Hawkhurst, , Kent, England; Transfer to V.A.D Hawkhurst
    • Military: 14 Oct 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Admitted to Central Military Hospital
    • Military: 14 Oct 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Discharged from hospital
    • Military: 15 Oct 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Reported from Hospital - Granted Furlough
    • Military: 22 Oct 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Reported at expiration of sick furlough
    • Military: 10 Nov 1915, Bramshot, , Hampshire, England; On Command #2 TD
    • Military: 20 Dec 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Taken of strength from CASC Bramschott
    • Military: 30 Dec 1915, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Billeted
    • Military: 31 Dec 1915, Bramshot, , Hampshire, England
    • Military: 15 Jan 1916, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Appointed Acting Sergeant
    • Military: 15 Jan 1916, Folkestone, , Kent, England; Promoted Sergeant (retroactive to date when appointed acting Sergeant)
    • Military: 16 Jan 1916, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England
    • Military: 12 Sep 1916, Folkestone, , Kent, England; Confirmed in the rank of Sergeant
    • Military: 14 Oct 1916, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Discharged from Shorncliffe Military Hospital
    • Military: 11 Jan 1917, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England; Surgery to remove loose cartilage in right knee
    • Military: 15 Feb 1917, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England
    • Military: 15 Feb 1917, Folkestone, , Kent, England; Appointed Acting Staff Sergeant with pay
    • Military: 10 Mar 1917, Westenhanger, , Kent, England
    • Military: 26 Jun 1917, Shorncliffe Camp, , Kent, England
    • Military: 27 Jun 1917, Bramshot, , Hampshire, England
    • Military: 30 Oct 1917, Bramshot, , Hampshire, England; Granted Permission to Marry
    • Military: 30 Dec 1918, Bramshot, , Hampshire, England; 12 Canadian General Hospital
    • Military: 10 Jan 1919; Discharged from Hospital
    • Military: 14 Feb 1919, Ripon, , Yorkshire, England; Dental Exam for Demobilization
    • Military: 19 Feb 1919, Ripon, , Yorkshire, England
    • Military: 3 Mar 1919, Witley, , Surrey, England
    • Military: 23 Mar 1919, Weston-Super-Mare, , Somerset, England; Sailing to Canada on board the H.M.T.S. Empress of Britian
    • Military: 26 Mar 1919; Ceases to be attached on transfer to C.E.F. Canada
    • Military: 1 Apr 1919, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Discharge
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1919, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1502 Queen Street
    • Occupation: 23 Oct 1920, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Chauffeur
    • Residence: 23 Oct 1920, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1500 Queen Street West
    • Occupation: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Unreadable
    • Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1500 Queen Street West
    • Residence: 1950, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 65 Marion Street
    • Obituary: 18 Sep 1950, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Toronto Star

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Lists year of birth as 1891 in military records but birth certificate clearly shows 1889, later military records near his date of discharge list his date of birth as 26 Sep 1890, on Bettina's birth certificate he says he is 30 which would be 1890 as well.

    Military:
    Number 3159

    Military:
    Height 5' 5"
    Chest Girth when fully expanded 40.5"
    Range of Expansion 3.5"
    Complexion: Medium
    Eyes: Blue
    Hair: Brownish Black

    Distinctive Marks:

    Scar just below left & right patella
    Mole external surface left elbow

    Regimental Number: 3159
    Unit: C.A.S.C. T.D.

    Military:
    He was kicked in the right knee by someone wearing a heavy pair of boots while playing a game of football. Immediatly afterwards the knee swelled up and was very painful. It has bothered him ever since, painful if he walks for more than two miles.

    Had surgery to remove loose cartilage on Jan 11th 1917

    Military:
    Furunculosis

    Military:
    Furunculosis

    Military:
    Furunculosis

    Military:
    Synovitis of right knee

    There is diminished flexibility in the knee

    Military:
    Influenza

    Military:
    Influenza

    Military:
    No dental work, has never recieved dental treatment

    Military:
    Reason for Discharge: Demolilization

    Residence:
    Proposed Residence after Discharge

    Occupation:
    Earning $1,000 per year

    Residence:
    Rental of a 4 room brick house, $40 per month

    Obituary:
    WATSON, George John - Suddenly, Monday, Sept, 18, 1950, at his home, 65 Marion St. George John Watson. beloved husband of Margaret Dallison dear father of Mrs. G. Fuller (Rive), London, Ont; Mrs G Polley (Betty); Mrs J Turner (Catherine) Mrs E Payne (Marguirite) Marjorie and Robert W Watson. At the Turner and Porter chapel 438 Roncesvalles Ave (Notice of funeral arrangments later)

    Buried:
    Section "U" - Lot S

    George married Margaret May DALLISON on 30 Nov 1917 in Marylebone, , Middlesex, England. Margaret (daughter of John William Robert DALLISON and Catherine MCNALTY) was born on 29 Dec 1894 in Derby, , Derbyshire, England; died on 31 Aug 1970 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 2 Sep 1970 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Margaret May DALLISONMargaret May DALLISON was born on 29 Dec 1894 in Derby, , Derbyshire, England (daughter of John William Robert DALLISON and Catherine MCNALTY); died on 31 Aug 1970 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 2 Sep 1970 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _UID: EB9DA92C74D141E781458376204202BBA8C1
    • Residence: London, , Greater London, England
    • Residence: Haslemere, , Surrey, England; "The Gardens" Frensham Hall
    • Residence: Shottermill, , Sussex, England; Ormonde House, Lion Lane
    • Residence: 1901, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; 1 Back 33 Parker St
    • Occupation: 1911, Birkby, , Yorkshire, England; General Servant (Domestic)
    • Residence: 1911, Birkby, , Yorkshire, England; Hill Top
    • Occupation: 31 Dec 1917, London, , Greater London, England; Staff Langham Hotel, Portland Place
    • Residence: 31 Dec 1917, London, , Greater London, England; Langham Hotel, Portland Place
    • Residence: 26 Mar 1918, Surrey, England; The Gardens Frensham Hall
    • Immigration: 30 Dec 1918, Halifax, , Nova Scotia, Canada
    • Residence: 1919, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1502 Queen Stree West
    • Residence: 15 Feb 1919, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1502 Queen Street West
    • Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1500 Queen Street West
    • Residence: 1970, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 101 Humber Blvd
    • Obituary: 31 Aug 1970, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Toronto Star

    Notes:

    Maggie in 1901 Census

    Births Mar 1895 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dallison Margaret May Derby 7b 581

    Betty remembers that her mother used to read a lot of books, particularly romance novels set in France and named her daughters after characters in those books.

    Residence:
    During the war while George John was serving in England

    Residence:
    The Ormonde House seems to have been a hotel, listed in the military documents as in Surrey it seems to be in Sussex.

    Residence:
    In the home of Thomas Phillips

    Immigration:
    Port of Departure:

    Obituary:
    WATSON, Margaret - On Monday, August 31, 1970, at her home, 101 Humber Blvs, Margaret Dallison beloved wife of the late George john Watson, loved mother of Mrs. G Fuller (Rive), London; Mrs G Polley (Betty), Mrs J, Turner (Catherine), Mrs E. Paine (Marguerite), Mars Peter Slavin (Marjory) and Robert W. Watson. Resting at the Turner and Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St W. Funeral Service 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Interment Park Lawn Cemetery.

    Died:
    101 Humber Blvd, Apt 509 - aged 75 Years 8 Months 2 Days (Book of Rememberance)

    Buried:
    Section "U" - Lot S

    Notes:

    Married:
    Married during the war

    Marylebone 1a 1520

    Children:
    1. Marjorie Maria WATSON was born on 28 May 1918 in Farnham, , Surrey, England; died on 1 Dec 1996 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1996 in Park Lawn Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada.
    2. 7. Bettina Mae WATSON, UE was born on 23 Oct 1920 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 15 Mar 2019 in Cambridge, , Ontario, Canada.
    3. Rive Georgina WATSON was born on 26 Apr 1922 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Oct 2002 in Barrie, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Beryl Marguerite WATSON was born in 1924; died on 16 Dec 2021 in Stouffville, , Ontario, Canada.
    5. Robert William WATSON was born in 1925; died on 5 Dec 2006 in Ontario, Canada.
    6. Catherine Edna WATSON was born on 16 Nov 1928; died on 14 Apr 2020.


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