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
Hartney’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
Agnew, George Sr.
Biography: Died 1910
Claims: Earliest land holding in area, patented in 1879; broke land in
1880; E14-5-23W
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/159
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
Blair, John
Biography: Born 1854 Ontario; left for Alberta in 1910
Claims: Pioneer; livery stable and implement business; post office
official
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/205
Images: As Above
Content: Mino additional information
Briggs, Edward
Biography: Born 1854 Bayfield Ontario; Died 1941
Claims: Pioneer; assessor for RM of Whitewater and then Hartney; Health
and
weed inspector; auctioneer; chief sanitary inspector for hotels in MB;
President
of Farmers Institute in 1900; Conservative MLA in 1902
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/224
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Callander, James
Biography: Born 1870 Blyth Ontario; moved in 1891
Claims: Homesteaded in 1882; general merchant; church services in
family home; undertaking
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/235
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Calverley, Moses
Biography: Born 1854 Hagersville Ontario; arrived 1882; died 1938
Claims: Pioneer;
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/237
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Canning, James
Biography: Born 1859 Lachine Quebec
Claims: Pioneer
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/244
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Cross, William
Biography:
Claims:
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Denbow, John
Biography: Born Isle of Aldernay; Died 1930
Claims: Pioneer in 1885; large family still in area
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/288
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
Dooley, Andrew
Biography: Born Ireland
Claims: Large influential family
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/294
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Dooley, Edmund
Biography: Arrived Canada in 1886; Hartney 1890; Died 1914
Claims: Pioneer
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/299
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Did cement work on early homes in Hartney
Duthie, James
Biography: Born Aberdeen Scotland 1855; Died 1932
Claims: Pioneer in 1882; wrote Day Book of early community activities;
first
President of Hartney Ag Society; councilor; President of Shorthorn
Breeders
Association
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/
Images: Ken
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/309
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
The “Day Book” which he kept for fifty years, provided
valuable insight into
the day-to-day trails and joys of pioneer life. See “A Century of
Living”
P3
Fee, John Messmore
Biography: Fee was here for 30 years
Claims: First in area, 1881; founding member of Farmers Institute;
involved in creation of Cameron and Whitewater RMs
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/33
Images: Frontispiece
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/317
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Founding member in 1893 of a Farmer’s Institute, a forum for
farmers. Met
monthly – exchanges ideas took turns making presentations on area
of expertise.
34 of the most progressive farmers – met at his house and signed
the necessary petition.
First Reeve of R.M. of Cameron 1897
Gibson, John
Biography: Born 1846 Beverley England, Canada in 1860; Hartney in 1889
Claims:
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/347
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Graham, Sarah
Biography: Born 1858, Melbourne, Australia
Claims: Came to area in 1883 with husband John. Bore 11 children at
home. Adventures detailed in local history
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/360
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Hartney, James Harvey
Biography: Born 1848 Arnprior Ontario; Died 1922
Claims: Pioneer; merchant; reeve in 1891; MLA 1892-95; provincial
Immigration Agent; community named for him;
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/53
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Source: A Century of Living/372
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
- Local pressure convinced the CPR to re-name name it’s new town
(Airdrie) to Hartney
James Hartney’s farm, which he purchased from the CPR (9-6-23) in
1881 became
the centre of the community by 1883 when he had established a Post
Office
and Store on his land. PO Called Hartney – became name for
District.
In 1891, he was elected Reeve of the Municipality of Glenwood then, the
next
year, a member of the provincial legislative assembly (1892-95) for the
new
constituency of Avondale.
In January 1900, he was appointed provincial immigration agent, based
in
Toronto, Ontario. He held the position until December 1915 when the
position
was abolished. He died in Toronto on 27 December 1924.
Hicks, William
Biography: Born Mannotick Ontario 1851; Hartney in 1881
Claims: Pioneer
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/378
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Jones, Harry
Biography: Born 1858 England, Canada in 1884
Claims: Pioneer
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/425
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Laughland, William
Biography: Born 1850 Glasgow Scotland; Died 1921
Claims: Farmer; 1902 won Diploma at World Fair in Paris; prompted
requests for Red Fife Wheat; planted experimental crops
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/448
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Long, Samuel F.
Biography: Born 1850 Simcoe County
Claims: First in area, 1881
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/33
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/454
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Magwood, William
Biography: Born 1847, 1879 in area
Claims: Pioneer
Probable Significance: Minor
Source: A Century of Living/462
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Morrison, George
Biography: Born 1885 Guelph; here in 1885
Claims: Ag College; Hartney Ag Society
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/527
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
Reid, Thomas
Biography: Married 1858, Ireland
Claims: Pioneer
Probable Significance: Minor
Source: A Century of Living/561
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Roper, William and 2 sons
Biography: Born Blackburn England; here in 1881
Claims: Pioneers
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Source: A Century of Living/583
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
One of several who stayed in Fee and Long’s first shack. Wintered
there in
1881 – first to do so in the area. Had traveled with William Cross
Some Roper land ended up as airport during WW2
E 4-6-23 – Nov. 9 1881
Ben Roper (Son) W 4-6-23
Underhill, John
Biography: Born 1845 in Devonshire England. Died 1931
Claims: Pioneer; Underhill named for family
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/642
Images: As Above
Content: Minor additional information
EARLY BUSINESS PEOPLE
Bradley, J.A.
Biography:
Claims: Barber and then groceries
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/96
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Barter, J.W.
Biography:
Claims: Butcher shop
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/96
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Bateman, E.W.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Lumber yard and elevator
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/102
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Batty, Charles David
Biography: Born London England 1861; Died 1947
Claims: Mayor, 1928-1934; tailor shop 1892-1912; Postmaster 1912-35; on
building
committee for St. Andrew’s; church secretary and warden;
treasurer of school
board; Justice of Peace
Probable Significance: Major
Source: A Century of Living/196
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Source: The Mere Living/100
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Brundson, Richard
Biography: Born 1846; Died 1925 (Hartney Cemetery)
Claims: Homesteaded in 1892; lumber business; influential family
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/230
Images: As Above
Content: Minor additional information
Butchart, DG and W Bridgett
Biography: Butchart died 1894 in Ontario
Claims: hardware merchants
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/95
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Callander, John C.
Biography: Born 1875
Claims: Arrived in 1882; General Merchant and undertaker
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Chapin, Festus
Biography: Born 1848 Brant County Ontario; died 1907
Claims: Arrived in 1892; implement business and sold lumber, coal;
built
grain elevator; owned large farm; built structure that became municipal
office;
member of town council; tried to established temperance hotel; Baptist;
Brandon
College Board
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/102
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Crawford, W.E.
Biography: Arrived in 1892; Died 1947
Claims: Jeweler and quotes; first car; member of AF and AM and
International
Order of Foresters; watchmaker; alderman; school board; major in 1909
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/274
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: The Mere Living/100
Images: As above
Content: Good additional information
Dickson, S.H.
Biography:
Claims: Hartney and SH Dickson – store in 1889
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/94
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Douglas, R.
Biography: N/A
Claims: harness shop
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/96
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Durrant, Mr.
Biography:
Claims: Photographer
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Hart-Cam Museum
Images:
Content: N/A
Edwards, Alice and Ida
Biography: 1894-1900 creative period
Claims: Dressmakers/Milliners; hats often paired with dresses from
Hills; active in 1890s
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/214
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/312
Images: As Above
Content: Minor additional information
Fry, Arthur Edgar
Biography: Born 1872 Port Hope Ontario; Died 1941
Claims: Merchant – men’s clothes; store in Elgin; Fry Bros
men’s Furnishings;
furniture business; with Thomas Hopkins; owned Avondale Hotel; post
official
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/335
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Fry, James Mathias
Biography: Born 1865 Ontario; did 1961
Claims: Took over business from Arthur and operated until his 90th year
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/330
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Galbraith, William Henry
Biography: Born 1863 in Ontario; Died 1935
Claims: First hotel in Hartney; livery barn; participated in Riel
Rebellion; fine home
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/339
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Source: The Mere Living/96
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Hammond, H.
Biography:
Claims: Built house at Spence and Poplar; became Callander’s
funeral parlour
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/94
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional informationHill,
Alfred Arthur (A.E.)
Biography: Born 1859 in Ontario; Died 1953 (Griswold Cemetery)
Claims: Arrived in area in 1896 with brother; developed major Hartney
Store, A.E Hill
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/380
Images: As Above
Content: Good information
Hill, W.H.B. (Harry)
Biography: Born 1857 in England; Died 1933
Claims: along with brother AE operated Red Star Store; municipal
councilor;
Hartney Council; Mayor; treasurer of Hartney Manufacturing Co.
Probable Significance: Major
Source: A Century of Living/382
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Hill, Irene
Biography: Born in Hartney; Died 1946 (Griswold Cemetery)
Claims: Took over AE Hill Store; Librarian at University of Toronto;
secretary of Chamber of Commerce; Librarian
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/380
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Hopkins, William
Biography: Born 1864 Bruce County Ontario; Died 1935
Claims: Merchant; built Hopkins Block; moved in 1902
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/393
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Horton, Flora
Biography: N/A
Claims: Bookkeeper
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/220
Images: N/A
Content:
Hotham, W.H.
Biography: N/A
Claims: established boarding house – first house in town; Hotham
and Blair Livery stable
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/94
Images: N/A
Content:
Hunter, John
Biography: From Ontario; here in 1897; California in 1923
Claims: Part of delegations asking for improvements to Hartney; 1898
delegation
to CNR to ask that line extend to Hartney; VP of Hartney Hotel
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/400
Images: Wife, Isabelle
Content: Some additional information
Innes, James
Biography: Born 1855 Banffshire Scotland;
Claims: Arrived in 1897; operated mill until 1902 and the in
partnership
with Frank Hill; President and GM; developed overseas markets; had 19
mills
operating in MB - became Canadian Federated Flour Mills; closed in 1908
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living
Page References:
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Isabey, Edmund (Eduord)
Biography: Born France; Died 1935
Claims: Operated small machine shop; operated bowling alley; early
mechanic Band and good description,
Probable Significance: Major
Source: A Century of Living/406
Images: As Above
Content: Modest additional information
Source: The Mere Living/105
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Isabey, Narcisse
Biography: Born 1897
Claims: Helped father Edouard build first fire truck in 1917; built
pump system still in use in 1880s
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/406
Images: See above
Content: Good additional information
Leckie, David
Biography: N/A
Claims: Built an elevator and established a lumberyard
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/94
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Maley, Kate
Biography: Arrived Canada 1905
Claims: Dressmaker/Milliner
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/216
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
McArter, Margaret and Jennie
Biography:
Claims: Dressmakers/Milliners
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/215
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
McDonald, William (Billy)
Biography: Died 1944
Claims: In 1893 bought livery barn; built large brick house; took over
Hartney Machine and Motors; on town council and mayor
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/484
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: The Mere Living/104
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
McDonald, William and Angus
Biography: W died 1944
Claims: Livery stable Imperial Oil agency
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/103
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/484
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
McNiven, Mr.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Blacksmith
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/104
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
O’Brien, Mrs.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Avondale Hotel
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/97
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Osborne and Stirling
Biography: N/A
Claims: implements and other things
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/104
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Rogers, W. Alex
Biography: N/A
Claims: Blacksmith
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/104
Images: N/A
Content:
Shore, Richard
Biography: Arrived 1892
Claims: Implements – John Deere
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/104
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Somerville, Christopher
Biography: Born 1873 Ireland
Claims: Chairman of Building Committee for United Church; early garage
with Harry Underhill
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/610
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Sparrow, J.E.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Furniture and undertaker and hearse; Callander took over
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/104
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Strathy, A.K.
Biography: N/A
Claims: banker for AW Lay Company – became Union bank
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/107
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Sutherland, Daniel
Biography: N/A
Claims: Baker, confectioner and grocers; also hardware
Probable Significance: Minor
Source:
Images: Ken
Content: No additional information
Young, Joseph
Biography: left in 1901; became immigration inspector in Winnipeg
Claims: hardware merchant; first brick house
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/96
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
INDUSTRY
Duchesneau, Victor
Biography: Born 1856 in Ontario; Died 1931
Claims: Arrived in 1901; major carriage and wagon builder/factory
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/104
Images: Ken
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/305
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Fyson, Sydney
Biography: Born England 1874; here in 1889
Claims: Meat and Stock marketing; beef rings
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/175
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/336
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Hammond and Leckie
Biography: 1894-1907
Claims: flour mill
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/166
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Hill, Frank
Biography: From England; here in 1894
Claims: Meat and Stock marketing
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/175
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/381
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Innis, James
Biography: 1894-1907
Claims: miller at flour mill
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/166
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Kenny, Mr.
Biography: 1913
Claims: Creamery
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/174
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Kirkland, William
Biography: Born Whitby Ontario 1852, Died 1956
Claims: Brickyard northeast of town; most brick shipped to Regina for
leg bldg; employed 12; many local homes of brick
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/169
Images: Ken
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/439
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Lewers, D.
Biography: 1894-1907
Claims: engineer at flour mill
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/166
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Mains, Alex
Biography: N/A
Claims: Arrived in 1900; with brother started planing mill; became sash
and
door factory; eventually Hartney Manufacturing Company from 1904-08;
house
near factory
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/171
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
McCulloch, David
Biography: Born 1887; here in 1895
Claims: grain buyer long time
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/180
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/482
Images: As Above
Content: Minor additional information
McGills, Joseph and Allen
Biography: Ontarior
Claims: Meat and Stock marketing
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/175
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/486
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Payne, Harry
Biography: Born England; Died 1941
Claims: Brickyard; stone mason and carpenter; 1895; moved equipment
form
original Souris location; 1896 had 10 men; 10,000 brick per day; 1906
grocery
business and sold to AE Fry
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/169
Images: Ken
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/544
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Built two 2-storey houses on King Street
(Irene Hill House & John Isabey House)
Forced to sell his house – decline in brickyard revenue.
1906 Restaurant and grocery. – burned 1907. Sold business to A.E.
Fry
Pierce, H.C.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Pump factory in 1893; 1894 1000 pumps for farms; on site of
current town hall
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/104
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Rea, D.W.
Biography: Fergus Ontario
Claims: Meat and Stock marketing
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/175
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/557
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Sackville, William
Biography: N/A
Claims: Brickyard
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/169
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Shepherd, JR– pres AG Coulter
+ Jos Anderson, Edward Briggs
Biography: Business 1905-07
Claims: Farmers’ elevator
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/173
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/600
Images: As Above
Content: Minor additional information
Todd, George
Biography: N/A
Claims: Meat and Stock marketing
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/175
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Wyer, JE and Harry
Biography: N/A
Claims: Meat and Stock marketing
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/175
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
SERVICES & PROFESSIONALS
Callander, James
Biography:
Claims: Businessman
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/203
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Source: A Century of Living/235
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Galbraith, James
Biography:
Claims: bank manager – Merchants Bank
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/206
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Hallen, G.S
Biography:
Claims: lawyer
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/108
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Hopkins ,Tena
Biography: Died 1941
Claims: Boarding House for almost 40 years
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/217
Images: Ken
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/393
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Lewis, F.G.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Provided funds and building for newspaper; partner for Walpole
Murdock
Probable Significance: Modest
Source:
Page References:
Images: Ken
Content: No additional information
McArter. John
Biography: 1904 – 1915 (d)
Claims: Photographer; Hartney Photo Studio
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/471
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
McDermott, Benjamin
Biography: d 1907
Claims: lawyer and county clerk
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/107
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Murdoch, Walpole
Biography: N/A
Claims: Newspaper editor and manager; Hartney Star; community booster
and
observer of local scene; expressed modern views and reported
controversial
issues; attended all churches to observe; sold out to Annie Playfair in
1910
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/181, 182, 183
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Murrell-Wright, A.H.
Biography:
Claims: bank manager – Merchants Bank
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/206
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Perrin, Henry
Biography: D 1947
Claims: Notary public and conveyance Farm loans and insurance; drew up
legal papers
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living
Page References:
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Source: A Century of Living/548
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Playfair, Annie
Biography: Born Fallbrook Ontario; Died 1947 Baldur Cemetery
Claims: Newspaper editor; Belmont News also Hartney Star; 1913 –
meeting
to form Home Economics Society (later Women’s Institute); visited
England
on behalf of CNR to encourage immigration; sold newspaper in 1921; at
Winnipeg
teaching and wring Bible study textbook
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/220
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/551
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Shaneman, I.R.
Biography: N/A
Claims: bank manager – Merchants Bank
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/206
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Sutherland, Alexander Hugh
Biography: Born 1872 Kildonan; Died 1952
Claims: banker for AW Lay Company – became Union bank–
Union Bank; town council
and mayor in 1911; moved to Winnipeg in 1912, poet; Pres of Canadian
Authors
Assoc
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/107/204
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/620
Images: As Above
Content; Good additional information
Sutherland, Dan
Biography: N/A
Claims: Baker and confectioner
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/185
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
BUILDERS
Dooley, Edmund
Biography: Born England; Died 1914; at Hartney in 1890
Claims: Builder; did much concrete and plaster work on early homes in
Hartney
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/299
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Drummond, W.A.
Biography: Born 1869 in Ontario;
Claims: Builder of Anglican Church; built other structures in area
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living/305
Images: As above
Content: No additional information
Hopkins, James
Biography:
Claims: Builder/carpenter
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/184
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Source: A Century of Living/393
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Graham, I.V.
Biography:
Claims: Builder/carpenter
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/184
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Mawhinney, J.
Biography:
Claims: Builder/carpenter
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/184
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
McArter, Harry
Biography: Born in 1862 in Ontario; died 1945
Claims: Tinsmith
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/470
Images: As Above
Content: No additional information
McArter, James
Biography: Born 1863; Died 1936
Claims: Built several buildings in town; helped lay out streets and
planted trees; Builder/bricklayer
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/184
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/471
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Mott, Alfred
Biography: Born 1865 Parkhill Ontario; Died 1947
Claims: Builder/bricklayer; built many of town’s sidewalks; CPR
cook
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/184
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/533
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Wilson, Duncan
Biography:
Claims: Builder/carpenter
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/184
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
MAJOR FAMILIES
Hill Family
Biography:
Claims:
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/147-152
Images: N/A
Content:
Hunter Family
Biography:
Claims:
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/144-147
Images: N/A
Content:
Jasper Family
Biography:
Claims: Patriarch Thomas Lawrence
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/147-152
Images: Ken
Content:
Woodhull Family
Biography:
Claims:
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/137-144
Images: N/A
Content:
Callanders
EARLY POLITICIANS
Batty, C.D.
Biography:
Claims: Mayor, 1928-1934; served 6 years
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/75
Images: As Above
Content: See other entries
Brundson, E.
Biography:
Claims: Mayor, 1935-1939; served 4 years
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/75
Images: N/A
Content: See other entries
Crawford, W.E.
Biography:
Claims: Mayor, 1910; served 1 year
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/75
Images: As Above
Content: See other entries
Hill, W.H.B.
Biography:
Claims: Mayor, 1907-1909; 1918-1927; served 11 years
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/75
Images: As Above
Content: See other entries
McDonald, W.M.
Biography:
Claims: Mayor, 1911-1913; served 2 years
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/75
Images: As Above
Content: Nothing Additional
Scott, J.S.
Biography:
Claims: Mayor, 1906; served 1 year
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/75
Images: N/A
Content: Nothing Additional
Shepherd, J.R.
Biography:
Claims: Mayor, 1914-1917; served 3 years
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/75
Images: As Above
Content: See other entries
Woodhull, F.
Biography:
Claims: Mayor, 1905; served 1 year
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/75
Images: N/A
Content: See other entries
TOWN ADMINISTRATION
Ardagh, Bill
Biography: N/A
Claims: Police Officer,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/69
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Batty. C.D.
Biography:
Claims: Postmaster,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/66
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Blair, John
Biography:
Claims: Postmaster,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/66
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Borody, Henry
Biography: N/A
Claims: Police Officer,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/69
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Bradley, W.K.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Town Constable and Bailiff, Farmer and then moved to town to
take
up dray and livery business; interested in horticulture –
gardened and planted
many trees in town; inspired others to do the same; member of
championship
football team
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/69/218
Images: A Above
Content: Informative Content
Carlson, Laura
Biography: N/A
Claims: Last Chief Telephone Operator
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/71
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Coulter, Charlie
Biography: N/A
Claims: First Night Operator, 1911
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/71
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Dickson, S.H.
Biography: N/A
Claims: First Postmaster, merchant
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/66
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Fee, J.M.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Postmaster,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/66
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Glawson, Harvey
Biography: N/A
Claims: Police Officer,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/69
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Lehman, Len
Biography: N/A
Claims: Police Officer,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/69
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
McDowell, Alexander
Biography: N/A
Claims: MTS Districtman, 1911-1945
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/70
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Russenholt, Drucilla
Biography: N/A
Claims: First Telephone Operator, 1911
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/71
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information on MTS
Thirde, Jim
Biography:
Biography: N/A
Claims: Police Officer,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/69
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Thomas, Merrill
Biography: N/A
Claims: Police Officer,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/69
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
White, Frank
Biography: N/A
Claims: Police Officer,
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/69
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
CLERGY
Blay, Rev. Cecil
Biography: 1912-22
Claims: Anglican Clergyman
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Bowman, Rev. J.A.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Presbyterian Clergyman
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living
Page References: 111
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Brownlee, Rev. G.
Biography: 1910-12
Claims: Anglican Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Butterworth, Rev. W.A.
Biography: First rector, until 1897
Claims: Anglican Clergyman
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Campbell, Rev. Chas.
Biography: 1908-17
Claims: Presbyterian Clergyman
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/111
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Cowan, Rev. J.J.
Biography: 1923-25
Claims: Presbyterian Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/112
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Dafoe, Rev.
Biography: 1907-10
Claims: Baptist Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Ferrier, Rev. Thompson
Biography: 1892-95
Claims: Methodist Clergyman
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living
Page References: 112
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Gibson, Rev. John
Biography: 1897-1906
Claims: Anglican Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Gourd, Rev. Pascoe
Biography: 1903-05
Claims: Methodist Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living
Page References: 112
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Hanna, Rev. R.M.
Biography: 1917-19
Claims: Presbyterian Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/112
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Hull, Rev. D.J.
Biography: 1906-10
Claims: Anglican Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Joslyn, Rev. J.H.L.
Biography: for 2 years
Claims: Methodist; first church
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living
Page References: 112
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Logie, Rev. S.
Biography: 1905-08
Claims: Presbyterian Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living
Page References: 111
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
McArthur, Rev. D.D.
Biography: until 1898
Claims: Baptist Clergyman
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
McDonald, Rev. R.G.
Biography: until 1906
Claims: Baptist Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Mode, Rev.
Biography: First clergy; 1893
Claims: Baptist Clergyman
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Newton, Revs., Robert Harvey, Harris
Biography: Until church closure early 1900s
Claims: Baptist Clergymen
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Niven, Rev. Samuel
Biography: 1898
Claims: Methodist
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living
Page References:
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Polson, Rev. Samuel
Biography: Born 1847 Kildonan (may be Selkirk Settler)
Claims: Methodist clergyman; returned to preach on 25th anniversary
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living
Page References:
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Priest, Rev. J.T.
Biography: 1907
Claims: Baptist Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/113
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Somerville, Rev.
Biography: 1895-99
Claims: Methodist Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living
Page References: 112
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Teeter, Rev. C.
Biography: 1899-1903
Claims: Methodist Clergyman
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living
Page References: 112
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Thorne, Revs. IJ, DB Kennedy, Shier, John Lane, Maunders
Biography: Active until Union
Claims: Methodist Clergymen
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living
Page References: 112
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Wallace, Rev. J.M.
Biography: 1919-23
Claims: Presbyterian Clergyman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/112
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
EDUCATORS & SCHOOL EMPLOYEES
Bradley, Maude
Biography: Born 1880; died 1928; Married to WK Bradley
Claims: Teacher at Westhall School; Temperance leader; childbood friend
of
Nellie McClung; gave birth to first white child in area; writer
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/218
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Clarke, Emma
Biography: Born here in 1898, died 1967 (Hartney Cemetery)
Claims: Teacher
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/260
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Forrest, Catherine
Biography:
Claims: Teacher and then law course; 1923 – sec treas of RM of
and Town; 1930 full position
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Source: A Century of Living/328
Images: N/A
Content: Informative Content
Forrest, S.H.
Biography: 1896-98
Claims: Teacher/Principal?
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/115
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Hales, Benjamin Jones (B.J.)
Biography: Born 1869 Peterborough Ontario; died 1945
Claims: Principal of Hartney School in 1905; opened Brandon Normal
School
in 1911 – 1930; started Natural history Museum in Brandon; Writer
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/95
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/364
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Finch, Miss Ella
Biography: N/A
Claims: Teacher
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/121
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Hunter, Miss Blanche
Biography: teaching in 1916
Claims: primary room and lower grades till 1916; Miss Hunter had
longest service
Probable Significance: Major
Source: The Mere Living/114
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/400
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Hunting, H.D.
Biography:
Claims: Teacher
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/117
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Morton, Mr.
Biography: 1892
Claims: first Principal
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/114
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Stewart, C.C.
Biography: Principal 1898-1901
Claims: Teacher
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/115
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Wannan, George
Biography: 24 years in job
Claims: School Caretaker
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/122
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
West, Albert Cook
Biography: Born in Nova Scotia; Died 1923
Claims: Advanced all aspects of education in town; organized boy
scouts;
championed physical education, music and literature; inspector of
schools
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/117
Images: Ken
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/657
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional Content
Wickware, Mr.
Biography: 1896
Claims: Principal
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/14
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
MEDICAL SERVICES
Bigelow, Dr. W.A.
Biography:
Claims: Physician
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/207
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Gahan, Dr. Garner
Biography: Active 1892; dies 1908
Claims: Physician and druggist
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/106
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Gordon, Dr.
Biography:
Claims: Physician
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/208
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Graham, Dr.
Biography:
Claims: Physician
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/207
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Houck, Dr.
Biography:
Claims: Veterinarian
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/209
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Irwin, Dr.
Biography:
Claims: Physician
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/208
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Kilby, Dr. T.H.
Biography: Here in 1939; died 1979
Claims: Physician
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/208
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Source: A Century of Living/439
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional Content
Lowther, Dr.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Physician
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/207
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Lyall, Dr.
Biography:
Claims: Physician
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/207
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
McEown, Dr. Frank
Biography: Here in 1889; Died 1919
Claims: Physician; from Queens U; drug store in 1889; sold to Woodhulls
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/208
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Riddell, Dr. Walter
Biography:
Claims: Physician
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/208
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/567
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional Content
Tolmie, Dr.
Biography:
Claims: Physician
Probable Significance: High
Source: The Mere Living/208
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/637
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional Content
Woodhull, Dr. Fred
Biography: Born 1863 Lobo Ontario; here in 1898; Died 1919
Claims: Physician and Druggist; established Hartney Star with Mr.
Rutherford
in 1893; column Poultry Journal; mayor; instrumental in establishing
local
band, Dispensary Quartette which became good enough to give public
performances.
One member of this group was Percy Redferne Hollinshead. who took up a
musical
career and eventually became tenor soloist of Trinity Church, New York
City
Probable Significance: Major
Source: A Century of Living/
Page References:
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/679
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional Content
Woodhull, Margaret
Biography: Born 1865; Died 1963
Claims: Pharmacist in Hartney and Alameda SK; also owned and operated
drug stores in Davidson and Asquith SK
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/
Images: Ken
Content: Good additional information
Source: A Century of Living/681
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional Content
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
Bartley, J.F.
Biography:
Claims: CNR Railway Agent
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/212
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
McDonald. J.D.
Biography:
Claims: CNR Railway Agent
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/212
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Mills, William
Biography: 1877, Northern Ireland
Claims: CPR Section Foreman
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/212
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Source: A Century of Living/496
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional Content
Mitchell, George
Biography: Medora Ontario; here in 1890
Claims: CNR Railway Agent
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/212
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Source: A Century of Living/502
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional Content
Moir, George
Biography: Born Tooling England; Died 1961
Claims: CNR employee
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/212
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Source: A Century of Living/506
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional Content
Morris, Bruce
Biography: Born 1892 Hartney
Claims: Divisional road master
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/212
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Source: A Century of Living/523
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional Content
Perry, R.R.
Biography: N/A
Claims: CPR Railway Agent
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/210
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Redpath, Charles
Biography: N/A
Claims: CPR Railway Agent
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/210
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Riddell, Connie
Biography:
Claims: CPR Railway Agent– lacrosse
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/211
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
RECREATIONAL
Butterworth, Rev. and Miss Nina Dickson
Biography: N/A
Claims: Tennis club + Lacrosse
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/160
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Crawford, WE, WHB Hill, WJ HUbtrew, AE Fry
Biography: Began 1908
Claims: Lyceum Theatre
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/164
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Hornibrook, Ed
Biography: N/A
Claims: Ice sheet, etc
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/158
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Jasper, Charles
Biography:
Claims: farm – site for picnics
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/161
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Leckie, David
Biography:
Claims: Checkers Club
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/155
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Natatorial Society swimming
Biography:
Claims: also Canoe Club
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/
Page References:
Images: N/A
Content:
Logie, Mrs.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Singer
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/163
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Clarke, Lawrence B.
Biography: Not known
Claims: Historian, author of Souris Valley Plains
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/263
Images:
Content: Some additional information
Coulter, George Albert and Mrs.
Biography: Born 1865 Orono Ontario; died 1915
Claims: involved in Masons and Eastern Star
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/269
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Durrant, Mr.
Biography: N/A
Claims: Photographer; many important early images of Hartney
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: Museum
Images: N/A
Content:
Gordon, Mrs.
Biography:
Claims: dancing – the Joy Girls
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/208
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Green, Harry
Biography: Died 1915
Claims: Murderer of Thomas Hill; held in Hartney Jail; inquest in
Hartney in 1914; trial in Brandon and execution in 1915
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: A Century of Living
Page References:
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Hallan, Mrs.
Biography:
Claims: piano teacher and concerts
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/109
Images: N/A
Content: Good additional information
Hathaway, Maude
Biography: Born 1897; died 1935
Claims: Childhood friend of Nellie McClung; mother of first living baby
born in area
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Hill, Irene Stone Hooper
Biography: Born in New Orleans, Died 1933 (Griswold Cemetery)
Claims: First Vice president of Home Economics Society; Convener of Tea
Room Committee (fund-raising for WWI)
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living/382
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Palin, Frederick William
Biography: Born 1905; left soon after
Claims: Related to Sarah Plain of US
Probable Significance: Minor
Source: A Century of Living
Page References:
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
Parkinson, Hazel McDonald
Biography:
Claims: Author of The Mere Living, 1957
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/484
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
Russenholt, Edgar Stanford
Biography: N/A
Claims: Arrives here in 1899; Historian; received Golden Boy Award,
Pioneer
Historian award, Manitoba Centennial medal; Order of Buffalo Hunt
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living
Images: Ken
Content: Some additional information
Racine, Professor
Biography: Died 1942
Claims: Musician; organized and presented a variety of productions in
Hartney’s first two decades
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/164
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Scott, Jack
Biography: Born 1890; Died 1991
Claims: Well known local leader of Scout and Guide band; taught many
local children to play an instrument
Probable Significance: Medium
Images: Ken – of van
Content: Some additional information
Spencer, Frederick Richard
Biography: Born 1863 England. Died 1937
Claims: Last surviving member of Hartney Band organized by Dr.
Woodhull
Probable Significance: Minor
Source: A Century of Living/611
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
RENOWNED INDIVIDUALS
Beynon, Frances Marion
Biography: Born 1884 Streetsville Ontario; Died 1951 Winnipeg
Claims: Wrier, activist, suffragette; editor of Grain Growers Guide
Probable Significance: High
Source: A Century of Living
Source; Charlotte Gray bio of McClung
Images:
Content: Ken entry
Thomas, Lillian Beynon
Biography: Born 1874 in Ontario; died 1951
Claims: Writer, suffragette, activist; developed Women’s page for
Manitoba
Weekly Free Press into forum for discussion and debate for issues
affecting
lives of Prairie women
Probable Significance: Major
Source: A Century of Living
Images: Ken
Content:
Fry, Lawrence
Biography: Born 1927 in Hartney; Died 1961
Claims: Major federal civil servant; Treasury Board Secretary; ADM of
health;
Deputy of Government Services; Deputy Receiver General of Canada; his
signature
on all cheques for Old Age Security, Family Allowance
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: A Century of Living/331
Images: As Above
Content: Good additional information
Grant, Cuthbert
Biography:
Claims:
Probable Significance: Major
Source: A Century of Living
Images:
Content:
Hathaway, Mary
Biography:
Claims:
Probable Significance:
Source: A Century of Living
Images:
Content:
POST WW I
Crawford, W.E.
Biography: After WWI
Claims: Jewellery Store
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/254
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Fee, Chas
Biography:
Claims: first to enlist in WWI
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/234
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Fry, Mrs. A.E.
Biography: After WWI until 1936
Claims: dresses –
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/254
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/334
Images: N/A
Content: Some additional information
Kent, Mrs. Eva
Biography: After WWI
Claims: Jewellery store manager
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/254
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
McDowell, Alex
Biography: Born 1880 Londonderry; died 1959
Claims: maintenance man for MTS
Probable Significance: Modest
Source: The Mere Living/225
Images: N/A
Content: Minor additional information
Source: A Century of Living/485
Images: As Above
Content: Some additional information
McKenzie, Claude
Biography: After WWI
Claims: lawyer
Probable Significance: Medium
Source: The Mere Living/254
Images: N/A
Content: No additional information
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