 COMMUNITY SERVICES Archer, Alfred Biography: Born Little Britain ON. Claims: Came west on a harvest train. Worked at Fry’s in Hartney as a tailor. Came to Reston in 1904. In 1910 he went to Chicago for professional training. Dry cleaner as well. Gardening enthusiast. Created the Reston Memorial Park. Probable Significance: High Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 416, 498, 528 Images: As Above Content: Good additional information Bulloch, Ellen (Guthrie) Biography: Born : Died May 11, 1967 Claims: Wrote “Pioneers of the Pipestone” a project of the local Women’s Institute to raise funds for the upkeep and beautification of Reston Cemetery. Probable Significance: Major Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 296 / Pioneers of the Pipestone 11 Images: N/A Content: Good additional information Caldwell, Sarah Alma (McKinnon) Biography: Born Bryce County ON Claims: Taught school at Hillview before her marriage to Clyde Caldwell. Taught Sunday School. Active in the Women’s Misisonary Society. Brandon Presbyterial Board. Life Member of the W.M.S, the U.C.W. and the Reston Hospital Aide. Probable Significance: High Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 399 Images: N/A Content: Some additional information Fairlie, Mrs. George (Granny) Biography: Born Claims: Nurse / Community Service. Mrs. Bulloch writes of Mrs. Fairlie and Mrs. Ann Matthews: “with skill born of their many experiences, and their unfailing attitude of helpfulness they came into homes and provided a real blessing; many times they were sent for in cases of illness and they never failed to respond to the call.” P 31 Bulloch Probable Significance: High Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 363 - 64 / Pioneers of the Pipestone 30 Images: N/A Content: Some additional information Milton, John Biography: Born Glasgow, Scotland Dec. 25, 1865 Claims: 1892 NE 10-6-29. First settler in Sinclair. PostMaster 1898. Also added a stock of groceries. School classes held in their home until a building was erected. Encouraged others to come to the new town. Helped establish the Presbyterian Church – erected a rink. VP of the Curling Club. Twins Margaret and Christena Milton were the first children born in the town of Sinclair. Post office remained in their family for 78 years, until 1967. Milton Memorial built using lumber from the original Milton home. Probable Significance: Very High Source: Trails Along the Pipestone 649, 651, 696 Images: N/A Content: Good additional information |
