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• _PPEXCLUDE: F
• _UID: D96C1D0F1BFA44C4BC8134E7E98B6820E222
• Residence: 1976, Malahat, , British Columbia, Canada; Malahat Bungalows, Malahat Drive
• Cremated: 3 Nov 1976, Victoria, , British Columbia, Canada; Royal Oak Crematorium

Notes:

Man dies in collision of logging truck, car

A 25-year-old man was killed instantly when the car he was driving collided with a logging truck at about 11:45 a.m. Thursday on the Malahat Drive, just south of the Malahat Chalet, 16 miles north of Victoria. Dead is Donald Gordon Polley of the Malahat Bungalows, Malahat, a single man whose father lives in Toronto. Colwood RCMP said Polley was travelling north when his car crossed the centre line of the highway and collided with a fully-loaded logging truck travelling south. RCMP said the impact tore the left rear wheel of the truck's tractor part off the axle. Polley's vehicle, a Volkswagen Rabbit, spun around and came to rest facing south. It was demolished. Driver of the logging truck, Louis Reginald Shreenan of Shawnigan Lake, was not injured. Daily Colonist October 29th 1976


Death Crash

A 25-year-old Malahat resident is dead following a spectacular smash with a loaded logging truck near the Malahat Chalet Thursday morning, just 200 yards from his home. Donald Gordon Polley, formerly of Toronto and a resident of the Malahat Bungalow, was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. His Volkswagen Dasher slammed into the rear wheels of the truck after he had narrowly missed a head-on-collision. Truck driver Louis Reginald Shreean of Shawnigan Lake escaped serious injury in the 11:45 a.m. crash. Polley was travelling north at the time of the accident. The Malahat Chalet is 16 miles north of Victoria. The Victorian October 29th 1976

Christened:
Church of the Epiphany

Cremated:
Funeral Director: McCall Brothers Funeral Directoris Ltd

Died:
Car Accident 11:45am

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

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
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• 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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 055C3AA0DA62411E9265D3B8F19CCF14C82D
• Religion: Christian, Anglican
• Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1500 Queen Street West
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 141 Galley Ave
• 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.

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]

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
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Homemaker
• Residence: 1931, 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

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
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Automobile Salesman
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 141 Galley Ave
• 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]

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: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 141 Galley Ave
• 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: Liverpool, England
Vessel: Carmania

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

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 35E544A228E24D56A8C0F8F6BD80DC2D49C2
• Residence: 1861, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1869, Haldimand Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Concession 7 Lot 1
• Occupation: Abt 1870, Castleton, Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; Nursery Business in Castleton Ontario before moving to Trenton; Fruit Agent, Trenton, Ontario, Canada (1881,1901), 1/2 Owner of an Apple Evaporation Factory
• Occupation: 1872, Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada; Agent
• Residence: 1872, Cramahe Twp, Northumberland Co, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1878, Haldimand, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1881, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Fruit Agent
• Residence: 1881, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; The Gilbert Hotel
• Residence: 1884, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1884-1889; Manufacturer of Agricultural Implements (Farmers' and Business Directory...Frontenac, Hastings ... 1884-5 & 1886-7 & 1889)
• Occupation: 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Farm Implement Sales
• Residence: 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Fruit Merchant
• Religion: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Church of England / Anglican
• Residence: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: Abt 1904, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Co owner in Polley and White Apple Evaporators
• Occupation: 1911, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Apple Evaporator
• Residence: 1911, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1913-1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Collector of Customs - Customs Office
• Occupation: 1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Customs
• Residence: 1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Residence: 1931, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; 13 Murphy Street
• Obituary: 20 Nov 1931; Brighton Ensign
• Residence: 1891-1932, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; 10 W. Murphy Street

Notes:

In April 1894 sold his property in Haldimand, Con 7 Lot 1 NE 1/4 to Orloff W. Huycke who is the son in law of his brother James.

According to our records, there were 8 plots purchased in 1924 by William Polley.
- St. George's Anglican Cemetery

RACE Irish

William Henry Harrison was a general in the war of 1812 and was elected US president in 1840/41 and died months later in office. Maybe he was named after this US president?

Birth:
March 1st on death certificate & 1901 Census

Death certificate confirms his place of birth as Paris Ontario, originally provided by Gordon Polley

Residence:
1869 William Polley: Concession 7. Lot 1, 50 acres. Value of each parcel recorded at 300. William Polley - 24 years of age, 1 person living in his household.

Occupation:
While going through the Castleton Women's Institute records, I found a newspaper clipping titled Castleton in 1870 by T. J. Wilson. It is undated and the newspaper is not mentioned. Under places of business it lists W. H.
Polley, fruit tree dealer.

Township of Cramahe Public Library, Castleton.

Gord Polley also remembers that his Grandfather had a nursery business in Castleton because he had a sign in the attic of their house that said William H. Polley Florist from that business.

Occupation:
Township of Cramahe Public Library, Castleton

Residence:
in the assessment roll for Cramahe Township 1872 it lists William Polley, Tenant, age 27, owner of land Joseph Keeler, school section 22, Concession 7, lot south half 33, 45 acres, 20 cleared. Value 500 (don't know whether pounds or dollars). Number of person in family 4. Under occupation it looks like it says agent.

Township of Cramahe Public Library, Castleton

Residence:
Con 7, Lot 1, 50 Acres

Residence:
Gordon Bradbury Polley remembered the Gilbert family as close family friends.

The Gilbert Hotel on Dundas Street West, equipped with the most modern facilities now, dates back to the days before Confederation. A landmark of Trenton, the hotel was first operated by Thomas Howard Bleecker, grandson of one of the first settlers in the area. - Trenton Past and Present

Residence:
Farmers' and Business Directory...Frontenac, Hastings ... 1884-5. Page A78 of 554 Pages.

Occupation:
Part owner of Polley & White, manufacturers of Canadian evaporated apples, and one of the largest handlers of dried apples and fruit, and also green apples, in the district. Gord Polley remembers his Grandpa was an "Apple man through and through" also that the evaporated apple factory caught fire and burned to the ground, unfortunatly there was no insurance so that was the end of that business. Some stationary from the apple factory still exists.

Apple Evaporator Plant located on Gilmour Hill which would be Dundas St. E and Marmora St area

An evaporator processing apples on Gilmour Hill has long since disappeared, but former employees recall with a chuckle that they very much disliked the Ben Davis Apples used for dehydrating purposes, while overseas customers seemed to be extremely fond of the variety. Likely the flavour improved during the sea voyage. - Trenton Past and Present

In the book Pioneer Life on the Bay of Qunite it lists a David McAuley who built "the first evaporator in the county, at Picton" he was also the first to start shipping apples to England. Could there be a connection?

Occupation:
Retired in 1921

"W.H. POLLY (sic)"
Mr. W. H. Polly is Collector of Customs at Trenton. He has resided in the town for a number of years, and was formerly engaged in business with Mr. G. S. White, in the evaporating and exporting of apples. He was an active worker in the Conservative interests, and took a deep interest in politics." [The Evolution of Trenton page 53]

Occupation:
Earned $1,600 per year

Residence:
No occupation
Housekeeper living with them as well as Bertha

Obituary:
WM. H. POLLY DIES. AGED 87
WAS PIONEER

An old Trenton resident passed away at his home Monday morning in the person of Mr. William Harrison Polly in his eighty-eighth year. He was one of the old pioneers of Trenton having resided there for sixty years. Mr. Polly came to Trenton from Castelton as a young man when Trenton was nothing but a village. Here he settled and entered the exporting business. He entered the Customs Office in 1913 as Collector of Customs where he carried on his duties making a host of friends. He was superanuated in 1921 when he retired to his home on Murphy St.

He is survived by his wife and daughter, Miss Bertha Polly of Trenton. The funeral took place from St. George's Church on Tuesday afternoon the Rev. Heywood preaching the funeral sermon. Interment took place in the Anglican Cemetery where Mr. Polly will be buried. Many beautiful floral wreaths attest the fact of Mr Polly's many friends.

Residence:
Division 1 Page 41 of the Census

Informant to Mother's death

7 Room house, 30 Acres, 3 lots, 2 Dwellings, 4 Barns/Outbuildings, 1 "Manufacturing Establishment" (Leased) (1901 Census)

31 years at residence on death certificate

House was torn down in late 2006 and replaced with a Tim Hortons

Died:
Died at this home on Murphy Street in Trenton

018485-31

Buried:
Date does not line up with the date of death

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

William married Mary MCGUIRE on 5 Jan 1883 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Mary (daughter of Francis MCGUIRE and Jane MCAULEY) was born on 7 Feb 1859 in Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; was christened on 20 Feb 1859 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; died on 17 Jun 1935 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 19 Jun 1935 in St George's Anglican Church, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 2BCDC6175A5F4A88953C4A3303D5BD286BDF
• Name: Minnie McGUIRE
• Residence: 1861, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1880, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA; 50 Allen Street
• Residence: 9 Jun 1880, Rochester, Monroe, New York, USA; William MARSDEN's Boarding House 50 Allen Street
• Residence: 1883, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Residence: 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Religion: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Church of England / Anglican
• Residence: 1901, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Residence: 1931, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; 13 Murphy Street
• Residence: 17 Jun 1935, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Obituary: 20 Jun 1935; Trenton Courier & Advocate

Notes:

Birth:
Born on York Road, Murray Township, ON

1861 from 1871 census
1859 from 1880 US Census
1860 from 1901 census (also wrong for husband)
1861 according to Newpaper age at death
1861 according to death certificate

Christened:
St Peter's RC

Residence:
Boarder - Mrs Minnie McGuire

Not in the 1879 or 1881 directories

Residence:
Surname McGuire with son "Willie" 4 months old. It appears she was sent to Rochester to give birth as she was unmarried at the time

William MARSDEN ran a boarding house from 1880-1883

Residence:
Living at this location for 52 years at time of death according to death certificate

Obituary:
Mrs Mary Polley, Aged 74 years wife of the late Wm Polley former Collector of Customs died at her home on Murphy St on Monday, June 17th after a lingering illness of eight months. Mrs Polley was born in Murray Township on the York Road, the daughter of the late Frank and Janet Maguire.

She is survived by one daughter Mrs Bertha Maguire and one sister, Mrs. Hugh Colborne both of Trenton. Mr. Harry Lafferty, York Road is a half brother.

The funeral service was conducted by Rev. F. Arthur Smith in St. George's Anglican Church on Wednesday afternoon.

The pall-bearers were Messrs E. James, A. A. Cullin, E. Wessels, Robt. Weddell, G.L. Bonter and A. Arnott.

Died:
Murphy Street

73 years of age (According to Internment Records)

74 According to the Trenton Courier Advocate

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

Notes:

Married:
William and Mary do not seem to be married in Ontario, as of April 2008 I can't find any record of that marriage, they may have married in Rochester.

The census records from 1880(US) and 1881(CAN) show them as single and show their son William Jr as using the surname McGUIRE in 1880.

So if they got married it is more than likely in late 1881 or later, William Jr's immagration to Canada took place at either 1881(1911 census) or 1882(1901 census) so they may have been married before he and Mary came back to Canada.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 2DC2141B57F14889B5F870D6E12B08F735FF
• Residence: 24 Sep 1850, Somers Town, London, , Greater London, England; 18 Cardington Street
• Residence: 1851, Saint Pancras, , Middlesex, England; 18 Cardington Street
• Occupation: 1861, Kensington, , Middlesex, England; Scholar
• Residence: 1861, Kensington, , Middlesex, England; Apsley Cottage, New Road
• Residence: 1871, Chepstow, , Monmouth, Wales; George Hotel, 20 Moor Street
• Occupation: 1873; Merchant
• Occupation: 2 Oct 1874, Islington, , Middlesex, England; Gentleman
• Residence: 2 Oct 1874, Islington, , Middlesex, England; 8 Carlton Road Tufnell Park
• Occupation: 8 Jul 1876, Islington, , Middlesex, England; Gentleman
• Residence: 8 Jul 1876, Islington, , Middlesex, England; 8 Carleton Road
• Occupation: 13 Jan 1878, Islington, , Middlesex, England; Gentleman
• Residence: 13 Jan 1878, Islington, , Middlesex, England; 22 Freegrove Road
• Occupation: 1881, Worcester, , Worcestershire, England; Wine and Spirit Merchent, Great Western Hotel, Shrub Hill
• Residence: 1881, St Martin, Worcester, , Worcestershire, England; Great Western Hotel Shrub Hill
• Occupation: 1891, Camberwell, Surrey, England; Living on own means
• Residence: 1891, Camberwell, Surrey, England; 31 Belvoir Road Dulwich
• Emigration: 2 Jul 1891, Liverpool, , Lancashire, England
• Occupation: 2 Jul 1891; Lab
• Immigration: 11 Jul 1891, Montreal, , Qu
• Religion: 1892, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Obituary: 31 Oct 1892, London, , Greater London, England; London Standard

Notes:

A note to Gordon Polley during the war says that the family lived in Dulwich for many years before moving to Canada

Residence:
Picture is of aproximate area on Carleton Road

Emigration:
Port of departure: Liverpool
Passenger destination port: Montreal, Canada
Ship: VANCOUVER
Shipping Line: Dominion Line
Master's name: Williams
Where bound: Montreal, Canada
Square feet: 7355
Registered tonnage: 2859
Passengers on voyage: 411

The ship documents are confusing, the ship name is clearly listed as "Vancouver" on the outgoing documents, but it is packaged together with the "City of Chicago" documents. On it's arrival in Montreal it is again listed as the "Vancouver" however according to records the Vancouver was sold before it was finished being built by the Dominion line to the Inman line and renamed "City of Chicago" in the year 1883. On the arrival records it is listed as a Dominion ship. There was another ship in the Dominion line named Vancouver but the coincidence with the name "City of Chicago" being mentioned makes it unclear as to which ship this actually was.

Occupation:
As noted on the ship's documents

Immigration:
Ship: VANCOUVER
Shipping Line: Dominion Line
Departure Port and Date (yyyy/mm/dd): Liverpool, England - 1891-07-02
Port and Date (yyyy/mm/dd): Montreal, Que. -
Quebec, Que. - 1891-07-11
Remarks: List Number: 35
Reference: RG 76
Microfilm: C-4538

Obituary:
NASH - Oct 26. at Toronto, Canada, Daniel Francis Knowlton Nash, only son of Daniel Nash, late of Woodlands, South Benfleet, aged 42

Died:
Cirrhosis of the Liver, Doctor & Informant of death was Dr. Arthur John Johnson, Death registered on Oct 29, 1892

Buried:
Unmarked Grave, St. James' Cemetery at The Chapel of St. James-the-Lesser in Toronto, 8th grave - south of Lot 42 in Section 9

Daniel married Amelia Alice Gertrude BRADBURY on 2 Oct 1873 in Rochford, , Essex, England. Amelia (daughter of Edward BRADBURY, Esq and Amelia STORY) was born on 17 Oct 1849 in Plymouth, , Devonshire, England; died on 23 May 1932 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 26 May 1932 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 7B4E9C0A847E4B3381AB02B376D41494C2EF
• Residence: 1849, Plymouth, , Devonshire, England; 4 Densham Terrace
• Residence: 1851, Plymouth, , Devonshire, England; 1 Endsleight Place
• Residence: 1860, Tufnell Park, London, , Greater London, England
• Occupation: 1861, Holloway, Islington, , Middlesex, England; Scholar
• Residence: 1861, Holloway, Islington, , Middlesex, England; 15 St Bartholomews Road
• Residence: 1862, Tooting Common, Streatham, Surrey, England; Woodlands
• Residence: 1871, Tooting Common, Streatham, Surrey, England; Woodlands
• Residence: 1881, St Martin, Worcester, , Worcestershire, England; Great Western Hotel Shrub Hill
• 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
• Residence: 1894, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada
• Religion: 1901, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Church of England
• Residence: 1901, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 98 Denison Ave
• Residence: 1911, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 216 Garden Ave
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1525 Bathurst St
• Residence: 1932, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1525 Bathurst Street

Notes:

Married in presence of Elizabeth Bradbury, maybe Step Mother could be Sister as Maid of Honor as other person in presence was John Hill (Best man?)

Went off to live with her Grandmother when her father remarried when she was 12 years old

Not living on Denison Ave by the time of the 1911 census, don't know where they moved to.

Birth:
St Andrew

Residence:
Until the age of Twelve

Residence:
With her Grandmother from the time of her mothers death

AKA Streatham Park

Two houses down from Sr. Henry DOULTON and family

The property adjacent to "Russell House" which was later purchased and turned into The Church of the English Martyrs" which in 2020 is located at aprox 2 Mitcham Ln, Streatham, London SW16 6NA, UK

Residence:
Two houses down from Sr. Henry DOULTON and family

AKA Streatham Park

The property adjacent to "Russell House" which was later purchased and turned into The Church of the English Martyrs" which in 2020 is located at aprox 2 Mitcham Ln, Streatham, London SW16 6NA, UK


Residence:
8 Room House

Residence:
District: Toronto West
District Number: 128
Sub-District: Ward 6



Died:
Grace Hospital

Buried:
Plot N Section 18 Lot # 8

Notes:

Married:
NASH - BRADBURY - On the 2nd inst., at St. John's Church, Southend, Essex, by the Rev. Thomas Herbert, M.A., Vicar, Daniel Francis Knowlton Nash, only son of Daniel Nash, Esq., late of Benfleet, Essex, to Amelia Alice Gertrude, eldest daughter of Edward Bradbury, Esq., of Southend. - The Daily News - London, Monday October 6, 1873

Southern parish (hard to read on certif)

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 909FDA0A68E04A4E8BD408133C34A10C8A6E
• Occupation: Ticket Agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway
• Immigration: 1857, Canada; England to Canada
• Residence: 1871, Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1880; Baker
• Occupation: 1881, Sophiasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada; Baker
• Religion: 1881; Episcopal Methodist
• Residence: 1881, Sophiasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1883, Deseronto, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; Baker
• Occupation: 1889, Tamworth, , Ontario, Canada; Ry. Locomotive Engineman
• Occupation: 1891, Napanee, Lennox & Addington Co, Ontario, Canada; Locomotive Engine
• Religion: 1891, Napanee, Lennox & Addington Co, Ontario, Canada; Methodist
• Residence: 1891, Napanee, Lennox & Addington Co, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1893, Deseronto, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; Engineer
• Occupation: 1901, Deseronto, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; Locomotive Engine
• Residence: 1901, Deseronto, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; Machinist
• Residence: 1911, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; 407 Clergy
• Residence: 17 Mar 1915, Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; 161 Division Street
• Residence: Aft 1915, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1502 Queen Street West
• Occupation: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Watchman
• Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 271 Dunn Ave
• Occupation: 1927, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Watchman @ Union Station
• Residence: 1927, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 63 Gainsboro Road

Notes:

Earned $600 for the year of the 1901 census

United Empire Loyalist


Birth:
1857 in 1881 Census

Immigration:
From his parents 1901 census, his sister lists it as 1856 but she is less likely to be correct as she was a year or younger at the time

On the 1911 census it is listed at 1860 but probally just rounded up
On the 1921 census it lists 1861

Residence:
8 Room house, 1/10 of an acre,

Residence:
District: East Kingston
District Number: 86
Sub-District: Kingston
Sub-District Number: 2
Page: 23

Occupation:
Earning $1,300 per year

Died:
Died Young (After 1915)

Robert married Maria CURLETTE on 27 Aug 1878 in Deseronto, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada. Maria (daughter of John Trompour CURLETTE and Eliza ROBLIN) was born on 3 Mar 1857 in Sophiasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 126E2134C98E43CB92C8EDEBAC437E09E2F6
• Alt. Birth: 1855, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Sophiasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Sophiasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
• Religion: 1881; Episcopal Methodist
• Residence: 1881, Sophiasburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Napanee, Lennox & Addington Co, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1901, Deseronto, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Kingston, , Ontario, Canada; 407 Clergy
• Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 271 Dunn Ave

Notes:

Irish (from 1911 Census)

United Empire Loyalist

1878 Hastings Co

3644-78 (Hastings Co): Robert WATSON, 23, baker, England, Sophiasburg, s/o George & Mary Ann, married Maria CURLETTE, 21, Sophiasburg, same, d/o John & Eliza, witn: Andrew & Cassie IDE of Mill Point, 27 Aug 1878 at Mill Point

Spelt Curlett in Census

Birth:
1857 according to marriage record,
1855 According to Hodgson Book
1855 in 1871 Census
1857 in 1861 census
1860 in 1911 census

Notes:

Married:
Mill Point is the place of marriage however that is just an earlier name for Deseronto

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 27E16648CE634B85AAFE1F61345DABF61173
• Occupation: Boilersmith, Boiler Maker
• Occupation: 1881, St Werburgh, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; Scholar
• Residence: 1881, St Werburgh, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; 57 Sherwood Street
• Occupation: 1891, St Werburgh, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; Boiler Maker's Apprentice
• Residence: 1891, St Werburgh, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; 18 Langley Street
• Residence: 1894, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; 3 Back Of 107 Nuns Street
• Occupation: 1911, Middlesborough, , Yorkshire, England; Boiler Maker Steel Works
• Residence: 1911, Middlesborough, , Yorkshire, England; 42 Oak Street, Haverton Hill

Notes:

Not in 1901 census with his family

Not listed in IGI

Births Jun 1871 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dallison John William Stourbridge 6c 184

Birth:
King Street

Died:
Dallison John W Age 46 Stockton 10a 123

John married Catherine MCNALTY on 9 Jun 1894 in St John's Church, Derby, , Derbyshire, England. Catherine (daughter of John MCNALTY and Catherine MCCORMICK) was born in 1876 in Derby, , Derbyshire, England; died in 1954 in Durham, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: E7E4099F427B4E17822A3F78E51B00847C0A
• Residence: Billingham, , Durham, England; 42 Oak St Haverton Hill
• Occupation: 1881, St Alkmund, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; Scholar
• Residence: 1881, St Alkmund, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; 3 CT 1 Bridge St
• Occupation: 1891, St Alkmund, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; Lace Weaver
• Residence: 1891, St Alkmund, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; 27 Mundy Street
• Residence: 1901, Derby, , Derbyshire, England; 1 Back 33 Parker St
• Residence: 1911, Middlesborough, , Yorkshire, England; 42 Oak Street, Haverton Hill

Notes:

Year of birth in conflict with parents year of marriage, must check

Disowned because she was RC and married a non-RC Had to move away, ended up in Durham, living at 42 Oak St. Haverton Hill, Billingham

Notes:

Married:
1. Name Catherine McNALTY Year 1894 married at Derby St.John Spouse name John William DALLISON Reg. Office 394 Register Entry SJ/03/243