Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 6C42E2AFBB48420E94851BEC923F07F57F54
• Name: Janet McCAULEY
• Name: Jeanie McCAULEY
• Name: Jennie McGUIRE
• Name: Jenny McGUIRE
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1839, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1851, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1861, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1871, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1881, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1891, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1901, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1911, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Obituary: 10 May 1917, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Gord Polley remembers always getting together with the LAFFERTY family around Christmas and also playing with a LAFFERTY boy who was his age when he was younger in Trenton. As well as an Uncle Harry LAFFERTY who wasn't his actual Uncle but was related (likely Henry Francis McGuire/Lafferty)

McCREALLY in transcribed version of 1891 census

Birth:
Born 1833 according to death certificate
Born 1834 in 1881 census
Born 18 April 1840 according to 1901 census
Born May 1835 according to 1911 census

Born in Murray Township on death certificate
Born in Ontario in 1901 census
Born in Ireland on 1871 census (I think this is just a mistake copied down from husband)
Born in Ireland on daughter Mary's death certificate

Residence:
Living in Son's home

Obituary:
LAFFERTY - In Tp. of Murray, on Thursday, May 10th, 1917, Jane Lafferty beloved wife of James Lafferty.

Died:
Aged 84

Not listed in the Woller church death records

Buried:
Catholic Cemetery

Jane married Francis MCGUIRE on 7 Jan 1857 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. Francis was born in 1831 in Ireland; died between 1871 and 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: James LAFFERTY. James (son of John LAFFERTY and Mary HALL) was born on 2 Jan 1840 in Ireland; died on 15 Mar 1922 in Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 17 Mar 1922 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: EDFD7DC1DF1E4F27920811D4854AA934C643

Notes:

Likely died young, not in the 1871 census and another child was named Mary

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 7F9380FFCB76492DA9BF6D91B131F3D15477
• Name: Maggie MAGUIRE
• Name: McGUIRE
• Residence: 1861, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Religion: 1871; Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1882, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Religion: 1901; Presbyterian

Notes:

Birth:
Born 1860 in 1901 census but 1858 according to 1871 census and marriage record
Born June 1860 in 1911 census

Margaret married Hugh James COLBORNE on 26 Oct 1882 in Picton, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. Hugh was born about 1 Jul 1856 in Marysburgh Township, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [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.

Mary married William Harrison POLLEY on 5 Jan 1883 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. William (son of Robert A POLLEY and Mary Ann HACKETT) was born on 4 Mar 1844 in Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Nov 1931 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; was buried on 17 Nov 1931 in St George's Anglican Church, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: E9687157C2294D6EBC1493E952DBEF88AFA6
• Name: John LAFFERTY

Notes:

Not with the family in the 1871 census but there in 1881 under the surname Lafferty

said he was a quiet and very kind hard working man,light reddish curly hair and he died of some sort of stomach obstruction maybe appendix or severe constipation..

John married Maria Anna NORONOLENO on 8 Nov 1910. Maria and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 4E4375C170BC4415BEBDFD46F149D3DCF341
• Education: Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada; Business School
• Name: Harry LAFFERTY
• Name: Henry Francis LAFFERTY
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Residence: 1900, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation: 1911, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Farmer
• Residence: 1911, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Lot 10 Con 1
• Obituary: 20 Apr 1939; Trenton Courier Advocate

Notes:

Henry was baptised Henry Francis McGUIRE (no parents listed) and his sponsor was his uncle Henry McAuley. He is present with the McGUIRE family in the 1871 census (Francis and Jane) so it is very likely that he is the son of Francis McGUIRE. However after Francis' death he is always listed with the surname LAFFERTY. In his sister Mary's obituary he is listed as her 1/2 brother however earlier evidence would indicate he was her full brother as even though he had taken the name LAFFERTY he was born a McGUIRE.

Henry in baptism, 1871 and possible 1881 census. Harry on James LAFFERTY's, mothers' & brother's death certificates, 1901 and 1911 census.

Informant of death for mother & James Lafferty & brother Edward

In 1891 census it lists his father as being born in Ireland and mother born in Ontario, that would fit with both his father being James Lafferty or Francis Maguire.

Not with the family in 1881 census, likely match living with a widow Bridget SINNOTT in Cobourg under the name McGuire ***Need to further research this Bridget, possible sister to Francis McGuire, Henry McGuire was informant on her death in 1896. In 1871 census she is a stray with a different surname than the head of household, also William ORR is living with her in both the 1871 and 1881 census. It is likely that in 1871 they are living in the house of James FLANIGAN b. 1840 USA, Hotel Keeper.

SINNOTT , BRIDGET

Stray: Individual bears a different surname than the head of the family
Sex: Female
Age: 33
Birthplace: IRELAND
Religion: Roman Catholic
Origin: IRISH
District: NORTHUMBERLAND WEST ( 054 )
Sub-district: Cobourg Town ( B )
Division: 3
Page: 13
Microfilm reel: C-9983
Reference: RG31

Birth:
10 Months old at the time of the 1871 census

21 Aug 1869 in 1901 census, Aug 1869 in 1911 census

Christened:
Birth date and parents not listed on christening, sponsor was Henry McAuley


Obituary:
The funeral was held on Friday morning of Henry Francis Lafferty one of the best known and respected residents of the York Road area and of Murray township, from St. Peter in Chains Church. Many old friends and neighbors attended and the cortege was one of the largest seen locally in some time. Bearers included three sons of the deceased man, Frank, Jack, and Harry Lafferty, and Douglas Kinney, John Riddell , and John Alyea.

Mr. Lafferty was born less than a mile from where his late home stands, in a little log cabin which was destroyed only a few years ago by fire. He was educated in Trenton and of the Ontario Business College in Belleville, and was known throughout the Bay of Quinte area. Several years ago his wife predeceased him, and since then he has been in gradually falling health. He was a devoted member of St. Peter's Church, and was affiliated with various social and municipal groups.

Surviving him are four sons all at home, Frank, Jack, Harry, and William; and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Colborne and two daughters, Mrs. W. T. Horsley, Trenton and Mrs. W. G. Finlan, Brooklyn N.Y., Rev. Fr. O'Neill officiated during the singing of the solemn requiem mass. Interment was made in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Buried:
Mount Calvary Cemetery

Henry married Emma Madeline LAFLEUR on 4 Jun 1900 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. Emma (daughter of Frederick LAFLEUR and Aurelia MIRON) was born on 24 Mar 1874 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Jul 1935 in Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 42041ECA161F4A498C51F35E6B2E6C8EB7CF

Notes:

Jeanette was christened in 1875 three years after her birth which was unsual for the McGuire family but she was listed as having James LAFFERTY as her father and was christened with the surname LAFFERTY.

Buried:
St Michaeals Archangle in Belleville

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: B86D8BBC843C453CA35F212CF98AF7188E76
• Name: Edward Patrick McGUIRE
• Occupation: 1918, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Farmer

Notes:

It is likely that his father was James LAFFERTY, he certainly used the LAFFERTY name in all the records I have found but his baptism lists him as McGuire, possibly because his parents were not married and the priest knew of that fact. His sister who was baptised two years earlier was under the LAFFERTY name and even listed James as her father in the record.

Christening Record - Edward Patrick McGuire bap 17 June 1877 born 17 Mar 1877 of Jane McGuire.

Unmarried

Birth:
Birthplace listed as Ireland in 1881 census

Died:
41 years 7 months 8 days old

Buried:
Henry Sr's. brother Edward was definitely buried at Mount Calvary at the plot with Henry Sr. as his grave marker has been repositioned and that's another storey.

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: FF8B4BC5B8024B8D93A592EBDF274C4477B4

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 22E5322CA8364A1BB9E0385E63E2D41B0B8F

Notes:

Her name is transcribed Iron Rurrich Colborne, I can see why because it looks like that. First name might be Jean but certainly female born on exact same day, middle name looks nothing like Bell but I believe this is her.

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:

• _PPEXCLUDE: F
• _UID: 867EAB7A3EF84B58B4BFEB1075C9E9FF968F
• Religion: Church of England
• Residence: 1891, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 26 Apr 1916, Saint Catherines, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada; 64 1/2 James Street
• Residence: 1921, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; Murphy Street
• Residence: 1928, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada
• Residence: 1931, Trenton, , Ontario, Canada; 13 Murphy Street
• Obituary: 22 Mar 1972; Trentonian

Notes:

Trenton, made a lot of money in stocks, but lost it.

Hunting lodge in Trenton area.

Had spent 10 months in school at the time of the 1901 census

Birth:
7 months old in 1891 census

Residence:
From Charles' military records

Residence:
Living as a widow with parents

Obituary:
Mrs. Bertha P. Maguire

CARRYING PLACE - Mrs Bertha P. Maguire. RR 3 Carrying Place (Smoke's Point) died in Trenton Memorial Hospital on Thursday March 16 after having been in failing health for the past ten months. She was in her 82nd year.

Born in Trenton Mrs. Maguire was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Polley. She was predeceased by her husband, the late Charles D Maguire.

A resident of the Smoke's Point area for more than 30 years, Mr. Maguire formerly lived in Trenton, Welland, and St. Catherines.

Mrs. Maguire was the friend of Hubert Townsend, Smoke's Point, and the aunt of Mrs. Alice M Hackett, William H Polley, Gordon B Polley and Robert K Polley, all of Toronto.

A home maker Mrs. Maguire was a member by faith of the Anglican Church, she was quite active in community activities.

Funeral services conducted by Rev. M. Caswell, St. George's Church were held from the Weaver Funeral Home on Monday March 20 at 11am. Entombment took place in the Mount Evergreen Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Normal Baker, Cletus Dyer, Robert Hackett and William, Gordon, and Robert Polley.

"Hugh was her partner but they never married, she would have had to give up her widow's pension from the war if she married again."

Buried:
Obit states "Mount Evergreen Cemetery" maybe she was moved (accounting for the late burial here) or maybe her remains are at Mount Evergreen Cemetery and this is just a marker?

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

Bertha married Charles Daniel MAGUIRE on 27 Jan 1915 in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. Charles (son of Hugh J Francis MAGUIRE and Mary Ann FLANIGAN) was born on 12 Oct 1876 in Saint Catherines, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada; died on 12 May 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 5380639297AA46B689C5CA7F5BE70D826DA7

Notes:

only son and was raised by his older half sister Mary Honea where he got the name Honea

Family/Spouse: Lorraine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 250049AE568D44EB938CAB605CB543C36F4C
• Name: Jean LAFFERTY
• Name: Jenny LAFFERTY

Mary married William Thomas HORSLEY on 4 Oct 1922 in Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada. William (son of Walter HORSLEY and Beatrice POWERS) was born on 7 Nov 1898 in Brighton Twp., Northumberland Co., Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 2AE767BC4E0045738B5A9055E8238D3FDBF5
• Social Security Number: 050-20-1494
• Immigration: 1918; To USA
• Residence: 1930, Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
• Residence: 1986, Newhall, Los Angeles, California, USA; 91321

Agnes married William Gerald FINLAN about 1923. William (son of John Edward FINLAN and Mary POWERS) was born on 17 May 1902 in Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; died in Mar 1968 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 80890DE3B61A4A31922A0BDF389FE43BE09A
• Name: Jack LAFFERTY

Notes:

Buried:
Mount Calvary Cemetery

John married Mary Lillian EVES on 30 Oct 1939. Mary was born on 29 Mar 1903; died on 4 Dec 1993; was buried in Trenton, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 48F0CF4133CD420EA17DE617D6D2DB598F9B
• Name: Frank LAFFERTY
• Residence: Roseneath, Alnwick Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada
• Residence: Abt 1970, Pembroke, , Ontario, Canada

Notes:

6 Children, 3 Boys 3 Girls

Family/Spouse: Helen. Helen died on 9 Aug 1940. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 25ACC3EDD044486D8C5371E832CE24872D3C
• Occupation: 1970-1978, Murray Township, Northumberland County, Ontario, Canada; Reeve of Murray Township

Notes:

Birth:
House on Highway #2

Henry married Zita Harriet COUTURE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: B8C5091331214D6EA92520EDBFC4B91FDC9C
• Residence: 1992, Belleville, Hastings County, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

It was realized after he was born as a baby that he was handicapped. He was crippled in one leg and one arm which is why I believed he was not listed as a pall bearer at Henry Sr. funeral. He was able to work until he retired at the cotton mill in Trenton.

Married with two daughters who are now also married(2007)

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 4A7A9BD15119447ABF227846F1A3D8B518D4

Notes:

Died:
640 Dovercourt Road

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: AE9CC36CD3974AA89F105FA8C7FE2AA41E4F
• Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Stenographer
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Occupation: 1965, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; President or Canadian Pacific Express Company

Notes:

Polley - In Trenton, on Sunday January 10th, 1909 to Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Polley, a son

- Trenton Courier & Advocate Jan 28th, 1909

Birth:
March in 1911 Census
10 Murphy Street (Birth Certificate)

Occupation:
From the estate papers of Maude C. Grant nee NASH

Family/Spouse: Margaret Janet OWENS. Margaret was born in 1915; died in 1982. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: C2109D9446994E8D83C824191D2686606E3D
• Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Stenographer
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave

Notes:

Birth:
60 Feramagh Ave

Family/Spouse: J. Elmer HACKETT. J. was born in 12 Mar; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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: E51FE4996435477FB1459B07F6B513184EF7
• Residence: 1921, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Occupation: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Student
• Residence: 1931, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 60 Fermanagh Ave
• Occupation: 1940, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Cart C.P.
• Residence: 1946, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; 1946 Bloor Street Apt. 14, High Park
• Residence: 1965, Oakville, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Notes:

Birth:
Year is based on Gord remembering he was about 3 years younger than him

Died:
Cancer

Robert married Alice Jean CARPENTER on 16 May 1942 in Toronto, , Ontario, Canada. Alice (daughter of Thomas CARPENTER and Alice) was born on 22 Mar 1915; died on 10 Jun 2009 in Ailsa Craig, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 24 Jun 2009 in Oakville, Halton Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 493F6DEA1BEE426798EDAA94C1B25D2145DA
• Residence: 2007, Kitchener, Waterloo Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: BE9D77420D37476DA44A1EFDB2CBFDDA694B
• Residence: 2007, Toronto, , Ontario, Canada

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 8BC00261641644C48CBD67FF387D74A3ABF9
• Residence: Thunder Bay, , Ontario, Canada

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 460EA7C54A424B5F9E655E304A9D105DDB3B
• Social Security Number: 107208410

William married Dorothy Teressa Ann SHAW [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: AC5A7759E28B48EEB03568E3EC8A8C32DD36

Family/Spouse: Martha MORAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Patrica MARSHALL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ronald MORAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rhonda BROWN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dennis REID. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married John Robert Norman WRIGHT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Sheila HUTCHINSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: B54FE2CA93194B6F8FD7C75F456DBB01100B
• Occupation: Teacher
• Obituary: 10 Jan 2011; Toronto Star

Notes:

Obituary:
POLLEY, Peter John - On Saturday, January 8, 2011, during a beautiful winter morning, Peter John Polley quietly slipped off his mortal coil. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, he will sorely be missed by his wife Pamela, his children Jessica Polley and Robert Strizic, Tim Polley and Rachel Cantelon, Megan Polley and Paul Jeffrey, grandchildren Madison, Alexandra, Mirabel, and siblings Bill and Sheila Polley, Joan and John Wright and Bev and Peter Kovac. Peter was a treasured member of the teaching staff at York Mills Collegiate Institute for over 40 years where he was very proud to be both Head of the English Department and OSSTF Branch President. Peter was an inspiring teacher and a stalwart union activist with a deep commitment to social justice and to Ontario's public education system. He was adored by his students, relied upon by his colleagues, trusted and venerated by his local union executive, and highly respected by the members of management with whom he worked over the years. Peter had a great love for language, and a keen interest in books, films, art, music nature, animals and hockey. Friends may call the Murray E. Newbigging Funeral Home, 733 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Toronto, 416-489-8811, with visitation on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Service at St. John's York Mills Anglican Church, 19 Don Ridge Dr., Toronto, on Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 3 p.m. Cremation. The family will be holding a celebration of life at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favourite charity. 'It is not the length of life, but depth of life.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Published in the Toronto Star from January 10 to January 11, 2011

Family/Spouse: Pamela Joy PIVNICK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Peter KOVACH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 37AFE010F89E4BC0BBFD396B31D70B452BAD
• Name: Bobby HACKETT

Family/Spouse: June. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _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:

• _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

Lynn married Peter Andrew RYELAND [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: FBC5734DF5CB421B8371278FE0A1C7079606

Family/Spouse: Ron. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 2D977BC069664745AAB556D23CF30A99B37B
• Alt. Birth: 1946

Notes:

Died:
Pancreas Cancer

Family/Spouse: Brian YAWNEY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Christa Maria KURIL [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bradley married Michele Madeleine [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: FEE1D243C2F44B25B65BC7981CDFB495CE9A

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• _UID: 65BBFC0387014C2CB4CD05CFF8EBF4BF0AC3

Notes:

Married summer 2006 "carrying on the farming tradition"

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 880186348B2B4D0BA4611A20D60B3054F579

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• _UID: DD5EACDF8054434689AD5410ACBAC3886EF4

Mark married Kimberly LARCOMBE on 27 May 1995. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 8036FCC1343A4D6FB0A09A6010772DE883D9

Family/Spouse: Michelle BRUYEA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: F777BFA1A49C429791E00DFE0C43F9E08B06

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• _UID: A170814FBE9E48119EF73B193984BA655BA5

Family/Spouse: Michael. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 6065C72101864DE69C6697E430616D2204E7

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: F89738D33FA74E4FA7A28B040E7F8AF602CF

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 606DADEAA831419793BD5567874C2D4A6BF7

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• _UID: CD1AF2FE9C9B426989B8DCB7BE9178E53941

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 2F65C1B1E0544C70A156B82B627582D2FBB0

Family/Spouse: Kirsten MILLER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Susan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Bradley BIBBY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Mark BEVINGTON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lisa ARSENAULT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Diana Lynn SANSOM [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Steven married Heather SHOOPMAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Heather married Gary PIGEAU [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Douglas STRIZIC. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Timothy married Rachel Colleen CANTELON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _UID: 14FF55EF10F64EAFB1E5A360BEB3CE0537AE

Family/Spouse: Michelle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Jonathan married Erin Jean Kathleen MCEWEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Neil Douglas ETIENNE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Steven married Alyssa BEAUCHAMP [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah JUDD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Charla. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _UID: 27BE74C956754C308F2A7C4BEE44F52E3E6F

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• _PPEXCLUDE: F
• _UID: 730B249492B243288DD562AB2869C7E18DFD

Notes:

(Medical):Delivered at 23 weeks due to poor placenta development which caused Elana's health to suffer and to go into Hospital in Parry Sound on the morning of December 31st 2003. She was airlifted via helicopter that day to Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto to be treated by specialists. On January 6th 2004 Elana's health had continued to worsen and it was determined that Faith had no chance to live due to the placenta problems. Elana was induced and delivered Faith at 6:00pm on January 7th 2004, she weighed only 400 grams at birth. She passed away in her mothers arms shortly after delivery.

Birth:
23 weeks into the pregnancy, Delivered 6:00pm

Christened:
Lynn Ryeland - Registered in Thunder Bay by Rev. Judie Cooper

Buried:
By her father Timothy Ryeland at the Kinnear Cottage