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• _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]

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• _UID: 4A7A9BD15119447ABF227846F1A3D8B518D4

Notes:

Died:
640 Dovercourt Road

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• _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]

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• _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]

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• _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]

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _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]

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]

Other Events and Attributes:

• _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]