Our inventory of over 200 people who have had an impact on the town and
region is sorted by occupation and/or sphere of inluence.
We would also like additional facts if you have them, photos or
documents if available, and comments about how people have had an
impact on
their community and their world.
PIONEERS
EARLY
BUSINESS PEOPLE
MAJOR
FAMILIES
INDUSTRY
SERVICES
& PROFESSIONALS
BUILDERS
EARLY
POLITICIANS
TOWN
ADMINISTRATION
CLERGY
EDUCATORS
&
SCHOOL
EMPLOYEES
MEDICAL
SERVICES
RAILWAY
EMPLOYEES
RECREATIONAL
COMMUNITY
SERVICES
POST
WWI
FAMOUS
SONS AND DAUGHTERS
NOTABLE PEOPLE
Argyle’s Significant Historical Figures
Historic figures are grouped by basic occupations or avocations. Some
people
who had a few occupations (like merchant, mayor, postal official) will
appear
in a few places. Individuals are then presented alphabetically in each
grouping.
The information in each inventory entry is used in an assessment
process
to determine those people with more noteworthy claims for significance.
The
key data entry, Significance, is the one to look at.
A collection of people with higher levels of potential
significance have
been placed in the, List of
Potentially
Significant People
(The Long List, which features 85 people),
PIONEERS
Anderson, Bjorn
Biography: Born Iceland 1851
Claims: Pioneer – 1882 – from Gimli
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 271
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Anderson, Kristjan
Biography: Born Iceland 1848
Claims: Pioneer – 1881 – from Iceland
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 275
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Anderson, Skuli
Biography: Born Iceland 1851
Claims: Came with the first party of Icelandic settlers from Gimli in
1881
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 277
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Came to North America in 1873 with mother. Father had died at age 37
While in Gimli Skuli was honoured by Lord Dufferin, the
Governor-General of Canada for “progress in agriculture”.
Antonius, Sigurdur
Biography: Born Iceland 1850
Claims: Pioneer – early 1880’s from Gimli
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 279
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Aranson, Skafti
Biography: Born Iceland 1850
Claims: Arrived in Winnipeg on July 16, 1875. First Icelander to set
foot in Manitoba.
Shipped the first cream from the district by rail from Glenboro.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 281
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Mr. Skafti Arason a farmer, and Christian Johnson, originally settled
in Kinmount Ontario, and were part of the expedition that settled upon
the location of the New Iceland colony at present day Gimli. They later
moved to Argyle.
Asmundson, Asmunder
Biography: Born Iceland 1845: Died 1924
Claims: Asmunder lost both feet and a hand to frostbite after barely
surviving a winter journey in his native Iceland in the early 1870’s.
In the summer of 1883, he moved with his wife to Canada and settled in
the Baldur district in Manitoba.
His courage and toughness were an example to his neighbours.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Story of Asmunder Asmundson & Come Into Our Heritage /
285
Images: On file
Content: Good additional information – Book - The Story of Asmunder
Asmundson
Bannerman, George
Biography: Born Ont. 1856
Claims: Grandson of Selkirk settler George Bannerman – 1813. In 1881
homesteaded SE 10-4-14 in the Rosehill district
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 293
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Bell, John
Biography:
Claims: Settled in the Roseberry District in 1879
Probable Significance: Low
Source: Historical Sketches of Argyle / 1
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Campbell, John
Biography: Born Que. 1865
Claims: Came from U.S. on harvest train. – worked for R.M. Wilson –
rented land and farmed
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 325
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Christopherson, Sigurder
Biography: Born 1848, Iceland. Died 1921 Grund
Claims: The first Icelandic settler to file a claim. In 1880 he came
from the “New Iceland” colony at Gimli, visited the district south of
Glenboro and influenced several others from New Iceland to come south.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 335
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Acted as Immigration Agent – traveled to Iceland several times.
Real Estate and Insurance Business
In 1880 Kristoferson from the “New Iceland” colony at Gimli, visited
the district south of Glenboro. He was impressed with the
agricultural potential of the region and influenced several others from
New Iceland to come south. He homesteaded SE 10-6-14, the first
Icelandic settler to file a claim.
Earlier, in 1875, Mr. Kristoferson, then living in an Icelandic
settlement in Wisconsin, served as a delegate for that community, along
with Mr. Skafti Arason and Christian Johnson then residing in Kinmount
Ontario, in an expedition that settled upon the location of the New
Iceland colony.
Sigurdser’s homestead in New Iceland was named Husavik, a name that
lives on today. He was there for four years.
Christopherson, Hernit
Biography: Born 1850, Iceland
Claims: Skilled in homeopathic medicine.
One of the first trustees for Mimir School, helped establish the
Icelandic Library at Grund. Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 342
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Clark, John Sr.
Biography:
Claims: Among the earliest pioneers. 1880 Rosehill area – then
known as the Clark Settlement
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 345
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Clark, William & Mary
Biography:
Claims: Among the earliest pioneers. In 1880 Mary was the third
white woman to cross the Pembina River going west.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 347
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Cobbe, Joseph
Biography: 1860, Ireland
Claims: Homesteaded 1882. On Argyle Council 1890-91 & 1903. On
Manitoba Police Force.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 350
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Conibear, John Sheills
Biography: 1858, Died 1940, Victoria
Claims: Homesteaded NW 23-5-13. Councillor 1908 – 1918
Reeve 1919 – 1922
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 355
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Cooper, Henry
Biography: 1846, England
Claims: Left England in 1870 In 1880 Cooper and Sexsmith came to NE
32-3-14
One of first trustees of Roseberry School.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 362
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Cornock, William
Biography: 1846, England
Claims: Mr. Cornock tradeed a farm in Glen Valley BC for a farm which
became the site of Greenway. Served in Riel Rebellion (Batoche) as a
member of the Scout Group in General Middleton's Forces. Family has the
medal which he received and a Remington 10 gauge shotgun used by the
Metis.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 366
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Cramer, Albert Edward
Biography:
Claims: Arrived with John D. Cummings in 1879, claimed land at NE
18-5-13 in 1880
The Cramers began farming at Otenaw a few kilometers northeast of
Baldur. Operated a Cheese Factory / Creamery from his farm.. Move the
building to Baldur as a store when the town started.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 373
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Crayston, Edmund
Biography: Born 1842, ON.
Claims: Came to Glenora area in 1884 - bought the mill site from Walsh
Bros.
Store built on SE 20-3-13 – now on Greg Crayston farm - used as home by
Crayston family in 1890. Wife, Amelia (Montague) donated land for
Wigton school
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 374
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Cumming, John
Biography: Born 1842, PQ.
Claims: 1879 John Cumming arrived on the Marringhurst plains. Later
moved to Neelin area.
Engineer on first steamer to go from Winnipeg to Brandon in 1879.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Lights Along The Valley
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Delorme, Joseph
Biography:
Claims: As a child he was taken captive in a skirmish with a native
tribe and later rescued and adopted by the Garver family in Fort Tottem
ND.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 391
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Frederickson, Fridbjorn
Biography: Born 1859, Iceland
Claims: Came to New Iceland (Gimli in 1879)
One of first five Icelanders to file in Argyle in 1880. Land Assessor.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 414
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Galloway, William
Biography: Born ON.
Claims: Homesteaded Marringhurst 1879. Active in organizing a school
district.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Gleanings of the Past / 129
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Gerolamy, Benjamin
Biography: Born 1857 ON.
Claims: Homesteaded in 1882. Active in sports.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 426
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Graham, Josiah Marshall
Biography:
Claims: Bought Greenway townsite from John Roberstson in 1889 –
turned it over to the Manitoba Land Improvement Co. in 1894.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 208
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Helgason, Jonas
Biography: Born 1860, Iceland
Claims: Arrived in 1888. Children from the Winnipeg Icelandic community
would spend summers on the Helgason farm. Helped build the Grund
Church.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 465
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Huffman, Jacob
Biography:
Claims: Arrived in 1883. First home served as a “half way house”. Built
first Huff School.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 473
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Jewsbury, Frank
Biography: Born 1885, England
Claims: Arrived in 1888. Built all the buildings on the farm, several
of which stand today. Sec. Treas. Hecla School for many years.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 484
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Jonson, Johann
Biography: Born Iceland
Claims: Homesteaded in 1881. Arrived as a widower with two daughters.
Established the only private cemetery in Argyle. Instrumental in the
forming of Grund Lutheran Church
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 498
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Johnson, Phylander
Biography: Born ON 1856
Claims: Homesteaded in early 1880’s first near Glenora, then near
Greenway. Came by train to Winnipeg with belongings and livestock.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 505
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Johnson, Thorstein
Biography: Born Iceland
Claims: Homesteaded with the first group to arrive in Argyle from Gimli.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 505
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Kelso, John Lawson
Biography: Born Iceland
Claims: Homesteaded Rosehill district in 1880.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 649
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Lawrence, Noble
Biography: Born ON. Died 1940
Claims: One of the earliest homesteaders in the Glenora / Rock Lake
area. Built a cabin in 1878 and lived in it for many years.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 521
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Lawrence, Thomas
Biography: Born 1860 ON. Died 1945
Claims: One of the earliest homesteaders in the Glenora / Rock Lake
area. Worked the Railroad briefly 1881-82. Auctioneer. Donated land for
first Glenora School
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 521
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Lee, William
Biography:
Claims: Homesteaded SW 36-6-13 in 1880
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 526
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Lodge, Oswald
Biography: Born Wales
Claims: Homesteaded 1886 Greenway district. Large family – many
community connections. Three Lodge sisters married three Dearsley
brothers!
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 534
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Mabon John
Biography: Born 1831 Scotland
Claims: Filed at Nerlsonville for a homestead in 1880 – Neelin
district. Sons came as well.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 537
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Mabon Walter
Biography: Born 1831 Scotland
Claims: Came with his father (John) in 1880 – Neelin district.
Reeve and councillor
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 537
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
MacGillivray, John
Biography: Born 1831 Scotland
Claims: Dry River pioneer. Moved to Rosehill district in 1906. Had a
threshing machine and steam engine. Nicknamed “Thresher John”.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 539
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Macklin, William
Biography: Born 1867, England
Claims: Moved to Glenora from Cypress River area and farmed in 1897.
Married Susan Sophia Sutton in Salisbury Cathedral on Feb 1892.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 541
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Magnusson, Jon & Stephania
Biography: Born Iceland
Claims: Gimli pioeneers 1876. Came to Arguyle in 1882. NE 12-6-13 was
the highest spot in the east end of the Bru Disrict. Known as “Jon
& Stepania On the Hill”
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 545
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
McLaren, Archie
Biography:
Claims: Came to region in 1880. Farmed and did Blacksmith work.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 563
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
McQuarrie, Alex
Biography: Died 1915
Claims: Came to Dry River region in 1881. Helped form the Dry River
School District.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 575
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
McWilliams, Alex
Biography:
Claims: Bought the “halfway house” in 1890 from Murdock
McQuarrie. The trail past the log building originated in Duluth
Minnesota through Emerson to Neelin.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 563
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Nelson, John
Biography:
Claims: Nelson Centennial Farm. One of the first homesteaders – came
with his brother Jake in 1879.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 579
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Nordman, Gudmundur
Biography: 1847 Iceland
Claims: Came with first party of Icelanders from Gimli in 1881.
Carpenter and woodworker – log homes, axe handles, yokes and sleigh.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 585
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Parsonage, Henry Josiah
Biography: Born 1855, England
Claims: Homesteaded SW 30-6-13 in 1881. Six generations have lived in
Argyle so far.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 596
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Robertson, John Sandleus
Biography:
Claims: Homesteaded Greenway site
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 208
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Sigurdson, Johannes
Biography: Born 1852, Iceland
Claims: Homesteaded 1880. Donated land for Grund Cemetery
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 636
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Snidal, Sigurjon
Biography:
Claims: Homesteaded 1880’s. Donated land for Grund Church
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 650
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Stevens, Fred
Biography: Died 1940
Claims: Homesteaded 1882. Taught school at Roseberry. Farmed until 1920
– bought the Baldur Gazette and operated it until 1940.. Donated land
for Grund Church
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 657
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Taggart. Mr.
Biography:
Claims: Sold part of Baldur townsite to the railroad
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 132
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Taylor, William Stuart
Biography: Born 1830; Died 1903
Claims: Homesteaded 1881. (Taylor’s Hill still a landmark. Father-in
law- of Sigurdur Chritopherson (Daughter Carrie)
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 673
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Tisdale, Elizabeth
Biography: 1853, Scotland
Claims: Elizabeth Imlay’s father John Webster Imlay was associated with
the building of the Houses Of Parliament and the Inter-Colonial
Railway. Her husband, William was a land surveyor for the C.P.R. They
homesteaded in 1884. Elizabeth took over farm and raised a large
family after her husband died accidentally in 1897.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 678
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Waitt, Bruce
Biography: Born 1871, Chanaral, Chili
Claims: Came from England in 1882. Worked with William Stark. He
and brother Llewellyn bought NW 4-4-14 in 1890. Daughter May, and
husband Garnet Darling, took over the Waitt land. Most of farm still in
the Darling family (Calvin and Gladys).
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 697
Images: Not Available
Content: Some additional information
Walterson, Bjorn
Biography: Born 1850, Iceland. Changed his name from Sigvaldason
after moving to Canada.
Claims: Came in 1888 to learn farming from Mr. Stark, the first
municipal clerk.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 695
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Warrener, Albert
Biography:
Claims: Came as far as Brandon, by train in 1885. Louis Riel was on the
same train – on his way to Regina for trial. Walked to Baldur (swam the
Assiniboine on his way), and homesteaded. Planted an extensive shelter
belt in about 1900.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 700
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Welsh, Edward
Biography: Born 1838, Que.
Claims: In Ont. Worked in John Playfair’s mill. Married Sophia Playfair
in 1864. Homesteaded at Otenaw in 1885.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 702
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Wilson, John Austin
Biography: Born 1829, England
Claims: In 1879 the John Wilson family were the first settlers in
what would become Argyle Municipality. Helped build the church and
school at Marringhurst. Helped build the “Wilson Bridge”. Post Office
1884 - 85
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 705
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Wray, Joseph
Biography: Born 1850, Ontario
Claims: Came west in 1879 to Manitou area. Found land near
Baldur. Returned in 1881. Chairman of Trustees, Simpson School ca.
1893. Wheelright and general woodworker.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 711
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
EARLY BUSINESS PEOPLE
Avery, Joe
Biography: Died 1884
Claims: Came in the 1890’s and settled on the “Little Prairie” south of
Rock Lake.
In 1912 he purchased resort owned by Joe Morrison & Trap Shooting
Range
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 281
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Benedictson, Kristjan
Biography: Born 1867, Iceland
Claims: Manager of R. Rollins & Son Store in Baldur for many years.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 306
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Bjornson, Arni
Biography: Born 1897
Claims: Vet WW1 – 27th Battalion and 4th Machine Gun Corps – France and
Belgium. Wounded at Cambrai
Worked as a harness maker, shoe repairer for Fowlers for 50 years.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 309
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Bray, William
Biography: Born 1886, England. Died 1978
Claims: Bought Butcher Shop from Howard Brown in 1913
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 316
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Breault, J.E. (Ed.)
Biography: Born 1886, England. Died 1978
Claims: Opened a Tailor Shop in 1904 – with Wife – Helen.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 319
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Charboneau, C.H.
Biography:
Claims: First store at Greenway 1890
Probable Significance: Significant
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 208
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Chester, Jessie
Biography: Born 1829, Ont. Died 1910
Claims: 1882 – settled on the present site of Baldur 14-5-14.
Influential / responsible for the location of a station at the
site. Built the Chester House.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 333
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Jesse Chester’s house became a sort of unofficial restaurant for
railway workers in 1890 and he was soon persuaded to open a boarding
house that became know as the Chester House. It was expanded over the
years to become a full-service hotel until the early 1950’s. The Sample
Room (where Traveling Salesman could display their “samples”) was in a
rectangular building to the north of the gable-fronted “Hotel” part. In
1910 it was taken over by Jos. Morris and became the “Baldur Hotel”
Couzens, Charles
Biography: Born 1826, England. Died 1907.
Claims: Came to Baldur in 1882. Operated a boot and shoe repair shop
for several years
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 368
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Craik, Alex
Biography: Born 1875. Died 1907.
Claims: Moved to Greenway from the farm in 1907 and took over the store
and Post Office from Peter A. McBean.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 368
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Craik, Ira
Biography: Born 1890, Greenway area
Claims: Elevator Agent at Greenway. Ira took over the family store in
Greenway in 1925 and operated it until 1975.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 371
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Cramer, George Washington
Biography: Born Pennsylvanian
Claims: Built a blacksmith shop in 1890 – operated by Harry Goodman. On
first municipal Council.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 132
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Curtis, Percival
Biography: Born 1860 .England; Died 1936
Claims: Bought out the business of George Griffith on the corner of
Elizabeth and Second Street about 1895. It had been the first store in
town. In 1901 he completed a new brick two-storey building with a
distinctive corner entrance and a second level balcony
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 376 : Historical Sketches of Argyle
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Came to Canada in 1883
Percy F. Curtis bought out the business of George Griffith on the
corner of Elizabeth and Second Street about 1895. It had been the first
store in town. In 1901 he completed a new brick two-storey
building with a distinctive corner entrance and a second level balcony.
Proprietors included the Playfair Brothers, Neil McDonald,
Frederickson’s Cash Store, W.G. Kilgour and the Co-op. The upper level
was called the Victoria Hall after Queen Victoria. It was home to
various public gatherings and entertainments, including movies in its
later years. Mr. Curtis also operated a store in Greenway for a time.
He had the areas first telephone installed to callow communication
between the two operations.
Davidson, Hart
Biography:
Claims: Watchmaker & jeweler 1890’s - 1920
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 160
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Desrocher, Arthur
Biography: 1881. Que.
Claims: Balcksmith – Greenway 40 years. Saved Alex Craik’s life
when he was pinned under a fallen load of lumber.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 397
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Flett, James
Biography:
Claims: Second store at Greenway 1893
Probable Significance: Significant
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 208
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Fowler, Alex
Biography: Born 1881, ON
Claims: Built the Fowler Block. Postmaster. 1909 member of the first
Canadian team to curl in Scotland.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 412
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Fowler, William Oliver
Biography: Born 1839, England
Claims: Built Grist Mill & Cheese Factory in Wingham ON. Settled
first near Regent (for a very short time?), then in the Chesley area
near Wawnesa. Came to Baldur in 1891. Built a flour and feed shop and a
bakery. Major shareholder in the Manitoba Elevator Co.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 411
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Goodman, Harry
Biography:
Claims: Operated a Blacksmith shop - 1890
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 152
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
Graham, Charles
Biography:
Claims: 1896 – opened a General Store in the Jack Dew Hotel (Boarding
Home)
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 438
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Graham, James
Biography:
Claims: Settled in Otenaw district. On first municipal council 1882.
First Butcher business 1892
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 157
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Griffirth, D.W.
Biography:
Claims: First business in Baldur – General Store. Elizabeth Avenue
named for his wife.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage
Images: N/A
Content: Little additional information
Herron, W.W.
Biography:
Claims: Massey Harris agency 1896-1905
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 154
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Johnson, Christian
Biography: Died 1918 (Flu Epidemic)
Claims: Teacher. Implement dealer est 1893 in Baldur. (C. Johnson &
Sons) Reeve of Argyle 1896.
Part of the expedition that settled upon the location of the New
Iceland colony at present day Gimli. He later accompanied the first
group of Icelanders to visit (1880) and file for homesteads in Argyle.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 495
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Lee, Foon
Biography:
Claims: Arrived in B.C. from China in 1893. Returned to be married in
about 1914.
In 1916, he left a wife and son in China to establish himself in
Canada. Est. Ice Cream Parlour in Baldur.]Wife came in 1919. 1924 -
built his own store.
Retired to Vancouver in 1959
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 527
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information. His story featured in CBC Radio
documentary and Mb. History Journal.
Lyons, Joseph
Biography: Born 1873, ON
Claims: Butcher and meat merchant in Baldur for over 30 years
Retired to Vancouver in 1959
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 537
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Mitchell, A.
Biography:
Claims: Bakery 1890’s
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 159
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
McKnight, William
Biography:
Claims: Carriage & Blacksmith Shop
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 132
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Morris, Joseph
Biography: Born England
Claims: Served in Imperial Army for 11 years: Third Dragoon Guards
(Cavalry). Horse trainer. Took part in a Musical Ride in South Africa.
Later winners in the World Competition in London’s Agriculture Hall.
Farmer near Glenora. Took over Chester House in 1911 (Traded for
Shorthorn cattle. Enlarged and re-named Baldur Hotel. Fire chief
for Baldur.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 557
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Morrison, William
Biography:
Claims: Blacksmith / Carriage & Wagon repairs
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 152
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Playfair, George W.
Biography: Born 1839, Playfairville ON.
Claims: Established a furniture, lumber and coal business in Baldur ca.
1890. Grain buyer for Bawlf Grain Co. Built office and spur line.. In
1896 he built the first planning mill. Reeve 1881 – first Argyle
Council.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 602
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Poole, Thomas
Biography: Born 1859, ON.
Claims: Came to district 1889. Built hardware store in 1890.
Build house in 1900, new Hardware building in 1910. Poole Hardware
Building – now Argyle Museum. Chamionship Curl;er
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 606 / 175
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Rogers, Thomas
Biography: Born 1859, ON.
Claims: Store on original Glenora site SE 20-3-13
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 198
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
Schultz, Frank
Biography: Born 1859, ON. ; Died 1915
Claims: Teacher. Homesteaded near Belmont. Established a Private Bank
in Baldur in 1892, along with a Real Estate and Insurance Office.
Manager of the Union Bank when it was established.
Taught at Northfield School near Wawanesa where he was influential in
the education of Nellie (Mooney) McLung. Early advocate for the
establishment of a “Cottage Hospital” a project that was taken up by
his wife Margaret after his death.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 625
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Sexsmith, Thomas
Biography: Born ON
Claims: Homesteaded 1886 near greenway. Bought and managed Hotel and
Livery Business in Baldur - early 1900’s.
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: N/A.
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 631
Content: Some additional information
Skardal, Clemens
Biography: Born 1899, Baldur
Claims: Early interest in cars. Bought the Massey Harris Agency –
became Skardal Motors. Started Baldur Transfer with Elgin Gemmil.
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: N/A
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 645
Content: Some additional information
Watson, C.W.
Biography:
Claims: Saddlery Shop
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 132
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
INDUSTRY
Avery, Joe
Biography: Died 1884
Claims: Came in the 1890’s and settled on the “Little Prairie” south of
Rock Lake.
In 1912 he purchased resort owned by Joe Morrison & Trap Shooting
Range
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 281
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Benedictson, Kristjan
Biography: Born 1867, Iceland
Claims: Manager of R. Rollins & Son Store in Baldur for many years.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 306
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Bjornson, Arni
Biography: Born 1897
Claims: Vet WW1 – 27th Battalion and 4th Machine Gun Corps – France and
Belgium. Wounded at Cambrai
Worked as a harness maker, shoe repairer for Fowlers for 50 years.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 309
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Bray, William
Biography: Born 1886, England. Died 1978
Claims: Bought Butcher Shop from Howard Brown in 1913
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 316
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Breault, J.E. (Ed.)
Biography: Born 1886, England. Died 1978
Claims: Opened a Tailor Shop in 1904 – with Wife – Helen.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 319
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Charboneau, C.H.
Biography:
Claims: First store at Greenway 1890
Probable Significance: Significant
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 208
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Chester, Jessie
Biography: Born 1829, Ont. Died 1910
Claims: 1882 – settled on the present site of Baldur 14-5-14.
Influential / responsible for the location of a station at the
site. Built the Chester House.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 333
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Jesse Chester’s house became a sort of unofficial restaurant for
railway workers in 1890 and he was soon persuaded to open a boarding
house that became know as the Chester House. It was expanded over the
years to become a full-service hotel until the early 1950’s. The Sample
Room (where Traveling Salesman could display their “samples”) was in a
rectangular building to the north of the gable-fronted “Hotel” part. In
1910 it was taken over by Jos. Morris and became the “Baldur Hotel”
Couzens, Charles
Biography: Born 1826, England. Died 1907.
Claims: Came to Baldur in 1882. Operated a boot and shoe repair shop
for several years
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 368
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Craik, Alex
Biography: Born 1875. Died 1907.
Claims: Moved to Greenway from the farm in 1907 and took over the store
and Post Office from Peter A. McBean.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 368
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Craik, Ira
Biography: Born 1890, Greenway area
Claims: Elevator Agent at Greenway. Ira took over the family store in
Greenway in 1925 and operated it until 1975.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 371
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Cramer, George Washington
Biography: Born Pennsylvanian
Claims: Built a blacksmith shop in 1890 – operated by Harry Goodman. On
first municipal Council.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 132
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Curtis, Percival
Biography: Born 1860 .England; Died 1936
Claims: Bought out the business of George Griffith on the corner of
Elizabeth and Second Street about 1895. It had been the first store in
town. In 1901 he completed a new brick two-storey building with a
distinctive corner entrance and a second level balcony
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 376 : Historical Sketches of Argyle
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Came to Canada in 1883
Percy F. Curtis bought out the business of George Griffith on the
corner of Elizabeth and Second Street about 1895. It had been the first
store in town. In 1901 he completed a new brick two-storey
building with a distinctive corner entrance and a second level balcony.
Proprietors included the Playfair Brothers, Neil McDonald,
Frederickson’s Cash Store, W.G. Kilgour and the Co-op. The upper level
was called the Victoria Hall after Queen Victoria. It was home to
various public gatherings and entertainments, including movies in its
later years. Mr. Curtis also operated a store in Greenway for a time.
He had the areas first telephone installed to callow communication
between the two operations.
Davidson, Hart
Biography:
Claims: Watchmaker & jeweler 1890’s - 1920
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 160
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Desrocher, Arthur
Biography: 1881. Que.
Claims: Balcksmith – Greenway 40 years. Saved Alex Craik’s life
when he was pinned under a fallen load of lumber.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 397
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Flett, James
Biography:
Claims: Second store at Greenway 1893
Probable Significance: Significant
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 208
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Fowler, Alex
Biography: Born 1881, ON
Claims: Built the Fowler Block. Postmaster. 1909 member of the first
Canadian team to curl in Scotland.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 412
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Fowler, William Oliver
Biography: Born 1839, England
Claims: Built Grist Mill & Cheese Factory in Wingham ON. Settled
first near Regent (for a very short time?), then in the Chesley area
near Wawnesa. Came to Baldur in 1891. Built a flour and feed shop and a
bakery. Major shareholder in the Manitoba Elevator Co.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 411
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Goodman, Harry
Biography:
Claims: Operated a Blacksmith shop - 1890
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 152
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
Graham, Charles
Biography:
Claims: 1896 – opened a General Store in the Jack Dew Hotel (Boarding
Home)
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 438
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Graham, James
Biography:
Claims: Settled in Otenaw district. On first municipal council 1882.
First Butcher business 1892
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 157
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Griffirth, D.W.
Biography:
Claims: First business in Baldur – General Store. Elizabeth Avenue
named for his wife.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage
Images: N/A
Content: Little additional information
Herron, W.W.
Biography:
Claims: Massey Harris agency 1896-1905
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 154
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Johnson, Christian
Biography: Died 1918 (Flu Epidemic)
Claims: Teacher. Implement dealer est 1893 in Baldur. (C. Johnson &
Sons) Reeve of Argyle 1896.
Part of the expedition that settled upon the location of the New
Iceland colony at present day Gimli. He later accompanied the first
group of Icelanders to visit (1880) and file for homesteads in Argyle.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 495
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Lee, Foon
Biography:
Claims: Arrived in B.C. from China in 1893. Returned to be married in
about 1914.
In 1916, he left a wife and son in China to establish himself in
Canada. Est. Ice Cream Parlour in Baldur.]Wife came in 1919. 1924 -
built his own store.
Retired to Vancouver in 1959
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 527
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information. His story featured in CBC Radio
documentary and Mb. History Journal.
Lyons, Joseph
Biography: Born 1873, ON
Claims: Butcher and meat merchant in Baldur for over 30 years
Retired to Vancouver in 1959
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 537
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Mitchell, A.
Biography:
Claims: Bakery 1890’s
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 159
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
McKnight, William
Biography:
Claims: Carriage & Blacksmith Shop
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 132
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Morris, Joseph
Biography: Born England
Claims: Served in Imperial Army for 11 years: Third Dragoon Guards
(Cavalry). Horse trainer. Took part in a Musical Ride in South Africa.
Later winners in the World Competition in London’s Agriculture Hall.
Farmer near Glenora. Took over Chester House in 1911 (Traded for
Shorthorn cattle. Enlarged and re-named Baldur Hotel. Fire chief
for Baldur.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 557
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Morrison, William
Biography:
Claims: Blacksmith / Carriage & Wagon repairs
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 152
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Playfair, George W.
Biography: Born 1839, Playfairville ON.
Claims: Established a furniture, lumber and coal business in Baldur ca.
1890. Grain buyer for Bawlf Grain Co. Built office and spur line.. In
1896 he built the first planning mill. Reeve 1881 – first Argyle
Council.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 602
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Poole, Thomas
Biography: Born 1859, ON.
Claims: Came to district 1889. Built hardware store in 1890.
Build house in 1900, new Hardware building in 1910. Poole Hardware
Building – now Argyle Museum. Chamionship Curl;er
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 606 / 175
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Rogers, Thomas
Biography: Born 1859, ON.
Claims: Store on original Glenora site SE 20-3-13
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 198
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
Schultz, Frank
Biography: Born 1859, ON. ; Died 1915
Claims: Teacher. Homesteaded near Belmont. Established a Private Bank
in Baldur in 1892, along with a Real Estate and Insurance Office.
Manager of the Union Bank when it was established.
Taught at Northfield School near Wawanesa where he was influential in
the education of Nellie (Mooney) McLung. Early advocate for the
establishment of a “Cottage Hospital” a project that was taken up by
his wife Margaret after his death.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 625
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Sexsmith, Thomas
Biography: Born ON
Claims: Homesteaded 1886 near greenway. Bought and managed Hotel and
Livery Business in Baldur - early 1900’s.
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: N/A.
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 631
Content: Some additional information
Skardal, Clemens
Biography: Born 1899, Baldur
Claims: Early interest in cars. Bought the Massey Harris Agency –
became Skardal Motors. Started Baldur Transfer with Elgin Gemmil.
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: N/A
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 645
Content: Some additional information
Watson, C.W.
Biography:
Claims: Saddlery Shop
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 132
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
SERVICES & PROFESSIONALS
Cooper, S.R.P.
Biography:
Claims: Proprietor & editor – Baldur Gazette – first issue 1898 -
1907
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 160
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Helgason, Anders
Biography:
Claims: Bookbinder, as of 1899. Worked out of his home.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 161
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Jackson, Walter Murney
Biography:
Claims: Photographer with S. Frederickson in 1904 – traveled selling
pictures. Set up a studio in T.W. Sexsmith’s Hotel. 1905. Leader of the
Methodist Church Choir
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 481
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Schultz, Frank
Biography: Born 1859, ON. ; Died 1915
Claims: Teacher. Homesteaded near Belmont. Established a Private Bank
in Baldur in 1892, along with a Real Estate and Insurance Office.
Manager of the Union Bank when it was established.
Taught at Northfield School near Wawanesa where he was influential in
the education of Nellie (Mooney) McLung. Early advocate for the
establishment of a “Cottage Hospital” a project that was taken up by
his wife Margaret after his death.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 625
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Snider, J.H..
Biography:
Claims: Veterinarian 1898
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 161
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Stillwell, George
Biography: Born 1877 England
Claims: His father, Frederick George was one of Killaney’s first
blacksmiths. 1889. George moved to Baldur in the early 1900’s and
opened a blacksmith’s shop. Son Fred took over in 1930’s.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 659
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Tisdale, William
Biography: Died 1897
Claims: Surveyor & Civil Engineer for the C.P.R Homesteaded at Dry
River in 1884.
Source: Gleanings of the Past / 218
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
BUILDERS
Anderson, Benedict (Benedikt)
Biography: Born Iceland 1882;
Claims: Built several buildings in the Bru district. House on 14-6-13 –
occupied by Andersons until very recently.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 274
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Apperley, William
Biography:
Claims: Pioneer – 1882 – from Ontario. Painter
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 280
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Bjornson, Bjorn
Biography: Born 1854 Iceland.
Claims: Pioneer – Carpenter – built many homes and worked on Baldur
School in 1905
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 280
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Card, Alex
Biography: D. 1907
Claims: Builder – helped with the Victoria Church. Also Reeve of Argyle
1886
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 329
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Frederickson, Paul
Biography: Born Iceland
Claims: Came to New Iceland (Gimli in 1876)
Carpenter. Settled in Bru are 1884 – lived there for 40 years.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 416
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Hallgrimson, Byring
Biography: Born Iceland 1853; Died 1941
Claims: Carpenter, woodworker.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 454
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Jackson, Walter
Biography: 1845 ON
Claims: Homesteaded 1882. Carpenter – worked on Baldur School.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 481
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Nordman, Gudmundur
Biography: 1847 Iceland
Claims: Came with first party of Icelanders from Gimli in 1881.
Carpenter and woodworker – log homes, axe handles, yokes and sleigh.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 585
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Ramage, Nelson
Biography: Born ON.
Claims: Carpenter – many local buildings. Homesteaded 1882
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 321 / 610
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
Stewart, George
Biography: Dies 1906
Claims: Carpenter. Homesteaded in 1882. Dry River. First Post
Office in his home 1884.Built St. George’s Anglican Church
(Marringhurst / Glenora)
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 620
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Stevens. Joseph
Biography:
Claims: Plasterer – Marringhurst (Glenora) Church interior.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 321
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Sveinsson, Arni
Biography: Born Iceland 1851: Died 1928
Claims: In 1880 Mr. Sveinsson from the “New Iceland” colony at Gimli,
visited the district south of Glenboro. He was impressed with the
agricultural potential of the region and influenced several others from
New Iceland to come south. He homesteaded N23-6-14. Built Grund Church
with Byring Hallgrimsson. Head Carpenter - St. Immanuel Lutheran Church
Went to Iceland in 1919 as a delegate to the annual shareholders
convention of “Einiing”, “Icelandic Steamship Co.”. Municipal Councillor
Probable Significance: Major
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 669 : The Diary of Arni Sveinsson 1851
-1928
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
MAJOR FAMILIES
Dearsley, Sidney Richard
Biography: Born 1866, London Eng.: Died 1916
Claims: Ranch worker from New Mexico.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 383
Images: As above
Content: Good additional information
Odell, Philo & Leorinda
Biography: Born 1851, New York State
Claims: Saw first locomotive arrive in Winnipeg. Worked on rail lines
and the first C.P.R. station in Winnipeg.. Farmed in Cavalier ND before
coming to the Glenora area in 1902.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 586 ; Gleanings of the Past / 183
Images: As above
Content: Good additional information
Preston, Nelson Earl
Biography: Born 1846, ON
Claims: Operated the Preston Lime Kiln.
Probable Significance: Medium
Images: As Above
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 609
Content: Some additional information
Sexsmith, John I.
Biography: Born ON 1822
Claims: Homesteaded 1880. Large extended family also came to the region.
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: N/A.
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 6030
Content: Some additional information
Strang, James
Biography:
Claims: Settled in 1891 – Henry and Peter already in the region.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 667
Images: As Above
EARLY POLITICIANS
Clark, Walter
Biography: 1890
Claims: Death of daughter Madge of pneumonia in 1930 prompted Walter to
later help establish Baldur Hospital. Reeve for 18 years
1955 – 57 Liberal M.L.A
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 346
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Lawrence, George
Biography: Born ON. Died 1924
Claims: One of the earliest homesteaders in the Glenora / Rock Lake
area. 1878 . 1883 – Agricultural Implement Dealer – Massey
Manufacturing Co.
Councilor for Derby 1883 Argyle 1885
MLA 1899 – 1915
1912 Minister of Agriculture
Set up Immigration Offices in England, Ireland and Scotland
Influenced the building of the Wakopa Branch from Greenway
through Neelin
1922 Moved to Berkley California
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 521
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Schultz, Ivan
Biography: 1891, Belmont; Died 1974
Claims: Ivan Schultz Q.C. was a lawyer, MLA (1930) Minsiter of
Education, Minister of Health and Public Welfare (1944). Served under
three premiers. Was Minister responsible for the Legislative Library.
1952 Attorney General. Justice of the Manitoba Court of Appeal 1955 –
1966. 1955 – 57 Liberal M.L.A
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 346
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
TOWN ADMINISTRATION
Cobbe, Joseph
Biography: 1860, Ireland
Claims: Homesteaded 1882. On Argyle Council 1890-91 & 1903. On
Manitoba Police Force
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 350
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Conibear, John Sheills
Biography: 1858, Died 1940, Victoria
Claims: Homesteaded NW 23-5-13. Councilor 1908 – 1918
Reeve 1919 – 1922
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 355
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Graham, Thomas
Biography:
Claims: Active in promoting the idea of having a municipal doctor –
eventually happened.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 439
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Harrower, John
Biography: Born ON; Died 1933
Claims: Came to Roseberry district in 1879; Secretary Treasurer of
Argyle for 44 years 1889 – 1933; Auctioneer. Real Estate,
Financial and Insurance business
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
"Harrower & Price" - enlarged their business in 1903 - selling
threshing machines"
John Harrower was succeeded by daughter Miss Gladys Bessie Harrower.
1933
Mabon Walter
Biography: Born 1831 Scotland
Claims: Came with his father (John) in 1880 – Neelin district.
Reeve and councillor
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 537
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
McLellan, James
Biography: Born 1839 Scotland
Claims: On first Argyle council – first meeting held on his property.
Had a home with a floor of oak boards sawn at the Walsh sawmill – site
of many dances.
Bought the first steam threshing outfit in the district in 1888. Wigton
school named after his birthplace – he was one of first trustees. His
wife was one of the first female settlers.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Baldur Gazette (Special Historical Edition, March 1940
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Playfair, A.W.
Biography: Born 1850 ON
Claims: Settled 1880
The first Post Office in the Otenaw district was in the A. W. Playfair
house.
Appointed Commissioner by Premier Norquay - swore in the first Argyle
Council
1883 Elected to Council
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 601
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Stark, William
Biography:
Claims: One of first settlers in the Roseberry District. 1879. First
Clerk of the R.M. of Argyle 1882-1888. First house in Roseberry
Distreict. First Church services held there until1889 – then the school
was used.
Probable Significance: Low
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 695: Historical Sketches of Argyle -
Roseberry
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Strang, Peter
Biography: Born 1856 ON; Died 1934
Claims: Mr. Strang was an early settler in the Moropano district at the
west end of Rock Lake.
Neighbours James McClellan, James Craig, John Porter &
Sam Kernighan helped build a barn and this shack. They had the skill of
making dovetail corners
Reeve and Justice of the Peace in 1887
In Dec. 1888 he was sent to Winnipeg by his fellow councilors to
interview the Premier (Greenway) to ensure that the Northern Pacific
Railway would come through Argyle.
Left Argyle in 1894 became a Minister
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 664
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
CLERGY
Cairns, Rev. John
Biography:
Claims: Presbyterian missionary with headquarters at Glenora.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 142
Images: NA
Content: No Additional Information
Clemens, Rev. Jon
Biography:
Claims: Grund Church
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 183
Images: NA
Content: No Additional Information
Hallgrimson, Rev. Fridrick
Biography:
Claims: Grund Church
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 183
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: NA
Content: No Additional Information
Hobbes, Rev.
Biography:
Claims: Anglican Minsiter
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 142
Images: NA
Content: No Additional Information
Hoskins, Rev. James
Biography:
Claims: First Resident Minister 1884: Otenaw Circuit composed of
Otenaw, Excelsior, Grund, Rosehill & Belmont
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 135
Images: NA
Content: No Additional Information
Joslyn, Rev. J.H.L.
Biography:
Claims: Married Alex and Margaret Fowler on the Playfair farm in 1895
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 412
Images: NA
Content: No Additional Information
Petursson, Rev. Hafsteinn
Biography:
Claims: Grund Church – first minister 1889
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 183
Images: NA
Content: No Additional Information
EDUCATORS & SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
Babington, Thomas
Biography:
Claims: First teacher in Wigton area – had classes in his house. Prior
to 1882.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Historical Sketches of Argyle / Wigton
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Bateman, Mildred
Biography: Born 1897
Claims: Midwife – delivered over 100 babies Glenora area.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 280
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Butchart, George
Biography:
Claims: First teacher at Marringhurst 1882
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Gleanings of The Past / 8
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Content: No additional information
Buttress, A.E.
Biography: Born England
Claims: Teacher Huntley, Roseberry & Wigton
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 324
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Content: Some additional information
Chester, Mrs. Jesse (Sybil Knapp)
Biography: Died 1909
Claims: Teacher in First School (Tiger Hills) 1883
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 133
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Content: Some additional information
Clark, Miss Ada
Biography:
Claims: Second Teacher in Baldur School 1897
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 133
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Content: No additional information
Cooper, V.L.
Biography: Born England
Claims: Teacher Marringhurst 1900
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 365
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Content: Some additional information
Dale, James
Biography:
Claims: Teacher at the first school in southwestern Manitoba – original
Hecla School. Reeve – 1902 – 08
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 785
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Cummings, Caroline
Biography: Born
Claims: Teacher (Neelin) and Writer (Lights Along the Valley)
Probable Significance: High
Source: Lights Along The Valley
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Jonsson, Dr. B.B.
Biography:
Claims: First Teacher in the Bru District. Became Lutheran Pastor.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 785
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Content: Good additional information
Lawrence, Chris
Biography: Born ON. Died 1934
Claims: Teacher Marringhurst & Wigton Schools. Worked on the
Manitoba Southwest RR out of Carman ca. 1881. Real Estate Business in
Holmfield and Killarney
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 522
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Content: Good additional information
Lockhart, William
Biography: Born 1896 ON. Died 1978
Claims: Aug. 15, 1938 appointed Inspector of School” Tiger Hills School
District – a position that, over 25 years, brought him into contact
with virtually ever teacher and student in a large region. Lived 32
Years in Baldur
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 533
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Wells, Jeannie
Biography:
Claims: Teacher in First Baldur School 1891
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 133
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Content: No additional information
MEDICAL SERVICES
Brown, Esther
Biography: Born Wales
Claims: Midwife – delivered over 100 babies Glenora area.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 321
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Content: Some additional information
Craig, Mrs. Joe
Biography:
Claims: First pioneers (1880) in Balldy area (Excelsior) . Mrs. Craig
was “chied nurse of the settlement”, and the first religious services
were held in her home, conducted by John Cairns.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Historical Sketches of Argyle / Ballyduff
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Christopherson, Hernit
Biography: Born 1850, Iceland
Claims: Skilled in homeopathic medicine.
One of the first trustee and Mimir School, helped establish the
Icelandic Library at Grund. Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 342
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Content: Good additional information
Cleghorn Dr. Irving
Biography: Born 1862, England; Died 1929, Baldur
Claims: Doctor Cleghorn was Baldur’s first physician and served as MLA
for the district.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 348
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Content: Good additional information
Cemetery Co. purchased land from Tom Cramer
Sold shares – Dr. Cleghorn chair / Alex Fowler secretary.
1927 Liberal M.L.A. - 1929
Hanks, Dr. Ted
Biography: Born 1925, Wales
Claims: 1942 Royal Navy.1949 Medical Diploma. Worked in Western
Nigeria. Met Ann Karry who was teaching. Municipal Doctor for Argyle in
1961
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 459 ; For Those we Serve / 120
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Hiscock, John Jr.
Biography: Born 1903
Claims: Sec. Treas. Of the Hospital Board 1954-75 Supervised the
landscaping of the Hospital Grounds and the Sports Grounds.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 467
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Sold seed (strawberry, raspberry, caragana, lilac) across Canada by
mail. (Catologue)
Widely known for his expertise with trees and plants
Grew a large vegetable and flower garden. Besides harvesting the
produce he harvested the seeds and sols them. Gave every newly wed
couple in the district a package of seeds for a wedding gift to get
them started on their own garden.
Johannesson, Valgerdur
Biography: Born 1834 Iceland; Died 1910
Claims: Midwife in Bru District; Early settlers.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 486
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Content: Some additional information
Montroy, Lily
Biography:
Claims: Metis “medicine woman” and midwife, a specialist in medicinal
plants, who served people in the Rock lake area. She spoke Cree,
French, English, Salteaux and Blackfoot.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: For Those We Serve / 4
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Content: Some additional information
Petursson (Peterson), Haldora
Biography: Born Iceland
Claims: Halldora took nurse’s training in Iceland. Opened a maternity
nursing centre in her home.
Closed Nursing Home in 1947 Went on staff at hospital when it opened in
1950
Probable Significance: High
Source: For Those We Serve / 76
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Content: Some additional information
Robinson Frances (Nurse)
Biography: Born England
Claims: Midwife. Helped Dr. Cleghorn. Opened a Nursing Home above
Fowler’s Shoe Store.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 618 ; For Those We Serve
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Content: Some additional information
Schultz, Margaret
Biography: Born 1859, ON. ; Died 1915
Claims: Withy her husband, Frank, an early advocate for the
establishment of a “Cottage Hospital” a project that was taken up by
Margaret after his death.
Bequeathed land for the Baldur Hospital and funds for equipment.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 625
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Baldur Museum has her portrait with a plaque outlining her
achievements.
Snydal, Karolina (Nurse)
Biography: Born Iceland
Claims: New Iceland (Gimli) 1876. Homesteaded 1882. When husband
Eyolfur passed away in 1898 Karolina became a midwife and practiced for
over 50 years.
She moved from the farm to Baldur in 1899 . Delivered her last baby at
the age of 75.
Probable Significance: High
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Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 651
Content: Some additional information
Tisdale, Dr. Jack
Biography:
Claims: Taught at Cypress Valley. Graduated in Medicine in 1906
and practiced at Baldur. OPned a Drug Store in 1908.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: For Those we Serve / 23
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Content: Some additional information
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
Arnold, Eli
Biography:
Claims: First Station Agent, followed by his son Frank
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 27
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Collins, Richard
Biography:
Claims: Served in Boer War. Came to area in 1909. Worked on the R.R.
between Greenway and Glenora.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 354
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Content: Good additional information
Eby, Frank
Biography:
Claims: First station agent at Greenway.
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 208
Probable Significance: Medium
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Content: No additional information
Irwin, Thomas
Biography:
Claims: Elevator operator at Greenway.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 208
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Content: No additional information
Isberg, Antonius
Biography:
Claims: Section Foreman 1890
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 27
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Content: No additional information
King, Sam
Biography: 1827
Claims: Homesteaded near Glenora. Worked on the R.R.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 516
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Content: Some additional information
Mowat, William
Biography: Born 1866, Ottawa
Claims: Came with Survey Crew. Worked on the C.N.R near Greenway.
Farmed in northern Argyle and Greenway.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 560
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Content: Good additional information
O’Brien, Mr.
Biography:
Claims: First section foreman at Greenway.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 208
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Content: No additional information
Porter, William
Biography: Born 1856 ON.
Claims: Came to Marringhurst district in 1881.Worked at a logging
camp near Rock Lake. Worked on A C.P.R. Survey Crew – southern line of
the C.P.R Helped build the first log post office in the district.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 567
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Thordason, Magnus
Biography:
Claims: Section Foreman 1890
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 27
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Content: No additional information
RECREATIONAL
Avery, Joe
Biography: Died 1884
Claims: Came in the 1890’s and settled on the “Little Prairie” south of
Rock Lake.
In 1912 he purchased resort owned by Joe Morrison & Trap Shooting
Range
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 281
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Bingham, Bill
Biography:
Claims: Winner of the Alfred Dolge Trophy – Mb. Curling Assoc. 1905
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 175
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Fowler, Alex
Biography: Born 1881, ON
Claims: Built the Fowler Block. Postmaster. 1909 member of the first
Canadian team to curl in Scotland.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 412
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Lyons, Joe
Biography:
Claims: Winner of the Alfred Dolge Trophy – Mb. Curling Assoc. 1905
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 175
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Oliver, Albert Sr.
Biography: Born 1862 Iceland; Died 1929
Claims: Postmaster from 1894 - 1929. Organized the Bru Band
(Bandmaster) and was Choirmaster of Bru Church. Oliver School named for
him. Bru Hall built on his farm.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 590
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Cobbe, Joseph
Biography: 1860 Ireland
Claims: Homesteaded 1882. On Argyle Council 1890-91 & 1903. On
Manitoba Police Force
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 350
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Elliott, Wallace
Biography: 1906, Wales
Claims: Photograper
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 404
Probable Significance: Modest
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Content: Good additional information
Goodman, John
Biography: Born 1890
Claims: Blacksmith & Inventor. Wire stretcher and sectional disc. –
produced on his own hand-turned forge.
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 433
Probable Significance: Medium
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Goodman, Harry
Biography:
Claims: Operated a Blacksmith shop - 1890
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 152
Probable Significance: Medium
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Content: No additional information
Hamilton, Charles
Biography: Son of A.R. Hamilton – Governor of Bornes and
Sarawak (Malaysia)
Claims: Est. farm, “Pithcorie”. Active in community. Councillor.
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 457
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Content: Some additional information
Johannesson, Andres
Biography: Died 1910
Claims: Pioneer in the Bru District; Writer of short articles.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 486
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Content: Some additional information
Johnson, Robert
Biography:
Claims: Opened first Post office in Moropano district (later Rosehill)
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 607
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Content: No additional information
Johansson, Sigurbjorn
Biography: 1839, Iceland; Died 1903
Claims: Poet and “community skald” Collection Published 1902
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 486
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Content: Some additional information
Montague, John
Biography: Died 1914
Claims: Surveyor & machinist. Came to Marringhurst District in
1878. By 1879 had explored the district and knew the legal description
of most quarters. He located farms for settlers (for a fee) using a map
which he had created. Associated with many early settlers such as
John Wilson and John Cumming. Moved to Neelin area. Established a
sawmill. Sold that site (which would alter become the village of
Neelin) to Joseph Neelin.
Source: Gleanings of the Past / 178
Probable Significance: High
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Content: Some additional information
Morrison, William
Biography:
Claims: Blacksmith / Carriage & Wagon repairs
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 152
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Neelin, Joseph
Biography: Born 1859; Died 1918
Claims: Homesteaded 29-3-14 in 1881 - home of Post Office until 1905.
Bought SW 19-3-14 from John Monague about 1896 – became site of Village
of Neelin. First Justice of the Peace for area.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 576
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Olafson, Jon
Biography: Born 1829 Iceland; Died 1914
Claims: Settled in Sandy Bar (Riverton) in 1879. In 1882 claimed land
at Bru.
Home served as Post Office – he was Postmaster until 1894 – son Albert
Oliver took over until 1929
Donated Land For Bru Cemetery. Built Hola School.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 589
Images: As Above
Oliver, Albert Sr.
Biography: Born 1862 Iceland; Died 1929
Claims: Postmaster from 1894 - 1929. Organized the Bru Band
(Bandmaster) and was Choirmaster of Bru Church. Oliver School named for
him. Bru Hall built on his farm.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 590
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Parsonage, Everett
Biography: Born 1855, England
Claims Commisioned by John Taylor (Icelandic Agent) as a guide for
Icelandic settlers who arrived at Port Hope and were bound for New
Iceland in 1875. Everett became close friends with Sigurdur
Christopherson, Skafti Aranson, Kristjan Jonsson, John Taylor and
others. In 1880 Everett was established in Pilot Mound he helped
several of those friend find homes in Argyle.
In 1881 his step-brother Henry Josiah Parsonage settled in Argyle on SW
30-6-13. Six generations have lived in Argyle so far.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 595
Content: Some additional information
Playfair, Mary
Biography: Born ON.
Claims: Teacher at Otenaw / Wolesley school on Playfair homestead.
Informal nursing help in absence of a doctor. One of the original group
of women working for women’s suffrage. First female school trustee in
Manitoba.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 603/ 29
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Content: Good additional information
Wilson, Richard Milner
Biography: Born 1855. Died 1916
Claims: Son of John, area pioneer – came west in 1879. Councilor
Leader in forming the Grain Growers Association – director for 6 years.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 708
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
RENOWNED INDIVIDUALS
Graham, Archibald
Biography: Born Scotland
Claims: Soldier, lawyer. 1924 he represented Canada at the British
Empire Exhibition in Wembly, England. Returned to Greenway to retire
1930’s
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage
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Content: Good additional information
Hamilton, Frederick
Biography: Son of Charles
Claims: Military Cross for Valour WW2. Served with the U.N. in
Guatemala. Canadian International Development Agency – Africa 1977.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 457
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Johnson, Tommy
Biography: Born 1928, Baldur
Claims: Manitoba High School Curling Champion
Montreal Canadians 1950
Norris Trophy 1959
Boston Bruins 1963
Hall of Fame 1970
Honourary Director of Big Brothers Association of Boston 1977
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 496
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Playfair, Annie.
Biography: Born 1871 ON
Claims: Taught at Wolsley and Baldur Schools
Bought Baldur Gazette 1909
Bought the Belmont News – sold 1910
Dec 1910 – bought the Hartney Star from Walpole Murdock, also the3
Minto and Elgin News.
Visited England on behalf of the CNR to encourage immigration.
Sold paper in 1921 – Minneapolis – Northwestern Bible School / Moody
Institute
Winnipeg – teaching and writing a Bible study textbook. (Graphic Bible
Studies)
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 603
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Sanderson, Ida
Biography: Born 1926, Baldur
Claims: Writer – Newspaper Articles, Local History. Book: “My Lane to
Memories”
Probable Significance: Modest
Source:
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Content: Some additional information
Sigvaldason, John
Biography: Born 1904, Baldur
Claims: Teacher - Pilot Mount, Mather and Cartwright.
School inspector at Shoal Lake. Chief Administrative Officer for the
Department of
Education. 1942, - R.C.A.F. In 1946. Dept. of External Affairs as
an assistant secretary in the office of the High Commissioner in
London, England. 1960 - Ambassador to Indonesia Ambassador to
Norway in 1964. Taught Political Science for two years at the Brandon
University following his retirement.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 638
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Vickers, Chris
Biography: Born 1901, Scotland
Claims: Came to Greenway with his parents in 1910
Chris conducted 20 major excavations in Manitoba between 1920-1951
Instrumental in developing the department of anthropology at U of M in
1960
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 691
Images: As Above
Content: Good dditional information
Webb, Emily (Johnson)
Biography: Born 1924, Baldur
Claims: Writer for Mb. Cooperator. Award for “broadening understanding
between consumers and agriculturalist.” Presented by Mb. Gov’t.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 501
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
POST WW I
Bjornson, Arni
Biography: Born 1897
Claims: Vet WW1 – 27th Battalion and 4th Machine Gun Corps – France and
Belgium. Wounded at Cambrai
Worked as a harness maker, shoe repairer for Fowlers for 50 years.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 309
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Content: Some additional information
Hanks, Dr. Ted
Biography: Born 1925, Wales
Claims: 1942 Royal Navy.1949 Medical Diploma. Worked in Western
Nigeria. Met Ann Karry who was teaching. Municipal Doctor for Argyle in
1961
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 459 ; For Those we Serve / 120
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Lockhart, William
Biography: Born 1896 ON. Died 1978
Claims: Aug. 15, 1938 appointed Inspector of School” Tiger Hills School
District – a position that, over 25 years, brought him into contact
with virtually ever teacher and student in a large region. Lived 32
Years in Baldur
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 533
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Skardal, Clemens
Biography: Born 1899, Baldur
Claims: Early interest in cars. Bought the Massey Harris Agency –
became Skardal Motors. Started Baldur Transfer with Elgin Gemmil.
Probable Significance: Modest
Images: N/A
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 645
Content: Some additional information
Sigvaldason, John
Biography: Born 1904, Baldur
Claims: Teacher - Pilot Mount, Mather and Cartwright.
School inspector at Shoal Lake. Chief Administrative Officer for the
Department of
Education. 1942, - R.C.A.F. In 1946. Dept. of External Affairs as
an assistant secretary in the office of the High Commissioner in
London, England. 1960 - Ambassador to Indonesia Ambassador to
Norway in 1964. Taught Political Science for two years at the Brandon
University following his retirement.
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 638
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Vickers, Chris
Biography: Born 1901, Scotland
Claims: Came to Greenway with his parents in 1910
Chris conducted 20 major excavations in Manitoba between 1920-1951
Instrumental in developing the department of anthropology at U of M in
1960
Probable Significance: High
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 691
Images: As Above
Content: Good dditional information
Webb, Emily (Johnson)
Biography: Born 1924, Baldur
Claims: Writer for Mb. Cooperator. Award for “broadening understanding
between consumers and agriculturalist.” Presented by Mb. Gov’t.
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: Come Into Our Heritage / 501
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
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