William James Armstrong
Husband William James ARMSTRONG
Born: 6 Dec 1915 - Tuckersmith, Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 3 Feb 1916 - Tuckersmith, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried:
Father: Wilson ARMSTRONG (1882-1974) Mother: Margaret Rachel McGEE (1881-1954)
Noted events in his life were:
Burial Location
In the Maitlandbank Cemetery, 352B
Burial Location, 5 Feb 1916
Seaforth, Ont.
Wife
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
General Notes (Husband)
Funeral Card:
Died
In Tuckersmith, on February 3rd 1916
William James Armstrong
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Armstrong
Aged 8 weeks and 3 days
The Funeral
Will take place-from the residence of his father,
Lot 31, Concession 3, Tuckersmith on
Saturday February 5th, 1916
Service at 2:00 pm
Funeral at 2:30 pm
To the place of interment in the Maitlandbank Cemetery.
Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation
William John Armstrong and Eleta Marie McCauley
Husband William John ARMSTRONG
Born: 14 Sep 1912 - Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA Christened: Died: 14 Aug 1975 - Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA Buried: Aug 1975 - Goulais River, Algoma, Ont., Can.
Father: William J ARMSTRONG (1868-1936) Mother: Elizabeth Jane McCARTY (1876-1939)
Marriage: 1932 - Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA
Noted events in his life were:
Burial Location
In the Goulais River Cemetery.
Hobbies
Fishing; Horseshoes; Shuffleboard; Card playing - cribbage and penny-ante; Loved working on outdoor projects.
Military
Served in WW11 - William was wounded in action and was awarded the Purple Hart.
Occupation
Store Manager of Hal Smith Furniture.
Residence
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan - Peck St.
Wife Eleta Marie McCAULEY
Born: 17 Sep 1914 - Sault Ste. Marie, Algoma, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 25 Sep 1995 - Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, USA Buried: Sep 1995 - Goulais River, Algoma, Ont., Can.
Noted events in her life were:
Burial Location
In the Goulais River Cemetery.
Hobbies
Knitting; Flower Gardening; Cooking; Reading; Playing cards - cribbage & penny-ante; Berry picking; Horseshoes; Shuffleboard.
Occupation
Mother & Housewife
Residence
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan - Peck St.
Children
1 M John "Jack" Wayne ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: Noel NIKS (living)Spouse: Louise HEUSEL (living)
2 M Barry William ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:Spouse: PAULINE (living)
William Joseph Armstrong and Carol
Husband William Joseph ARMSTRONG (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: Harold Gregory "Army" ARMSTRONG (1916-1989) Mother: Margaret Marie QUINN (1916-1981)
Marriage:
Wife CAROL (details suppressed for this person)
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
William W Armstrong
Husband William W ARMSTRONG
Born: Abt 1875 - Missouri, USA Christened: Died: Buried:
Father: William ARMSTRONG (1850-1915) Mother: Rebecca J LAING (1850-1932)
Wife
Born: Christened: Died: Buried:
Children
General Notes (Husband)
William W. Armstrong was the second child born to William and Rebecca (Laing) Armstrong. He was born about 1875 in the State of Missouri while his parents lived there.
From the 1880 U.S. Census we find him living with his father, mother and sister in Bay City, Michigan, his age is listed as 5 years on the 1880 Census. Again he is found on the 1894 Michigan State Census living in Bay City with his father, mother and sister; his age is now listed as 19.
It appears William left home and the Bay City area between 1894 and the time of the 1900 U.S. Census, as on this Census only his father and mother are listed. He can not be found on the Bay City area Census. Williams Sister Eva, was married in 1995 and is therefore not found with her father and mother in 1900.
William is mentioned as a living son in the obituary for his father who died in 1915. He would have been about 40 years of age in 1915. Again he is mentioned as a living son in the obituary for his mother who died in 1932. He then would have been about 57 in 1932.
A grandniece, Jean (Tracy) Dembeck recalls family stories that indicate William left home at an early age and never did come back to the Bay City area. The family story was told, that William went out West.
It is unfortunate, but more work is yet to be done on the life of William.
Wilson Armstrong and Margaret Rachel McGee
Husband Wilson ARMSTRONG
Born: 28 May 1882 - Stanley, Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 22 Oct 1974 - Tuckersmith, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried: 24 Oct 1974 - Seaforth, Ont.
Father: John A ARMSTRONG (1847-1916) Mother: Ellen CLARKE (1854-1946)
Marriage: 23 Jun 1909 - Brucefield, Huron, Ont., Can.
Noted events in his life were:
Birth Location
A twin to Ida Rose Emily
Burial Location
In Maitlandbank Cemetery 352B, Seaforth, McKillop Twp.
Death Location
Wilson died at Huronview
Occupation
Farmer
Retirement, 1943
Retiring to Seaforth from farming in Tuckersmith Twp.
Wife Margaret Rachel McGEE
Born: 22 Nov 1881 - Blyth, Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 8 Sep 1954 - Seaforth, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried: 10 Sep 1954 - Seaforth, Ont.
Noted events in her life were:
Burial Location
In the Maitlandbank Cemetery, 352B
Death Location
At the Muir Rest Home in Seaforth
Children
1 M Harold J H ARMSTRONG
Born: 20 May 1910 Christened: Died: 11 Oct 1950 - McKillop, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried: 13 Oct 1950 - Seaforth, Ont.
2 M Clarence Edgar "Army" ARMSTRONG
Born: 16 Aug 1911 - Tuckersmith, Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 23 Mar 1989 - St. Catharines, Niagara, Ont., Can. Buried:Spouse: Ann SWEENEY (1916-2006) Marr: 20 Dec 1932 - Swinford, Co. Mayo, Ireland
3 M William James ARMSTRONG
Born: 6 Dec 1915 - Tuckersmith, Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 3 Feb 1916 - Tuckersmith, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried:
4 F Isabelle Ray ARMSTRONG
Born: 10 May 1920 - Tuckersmith Twp. Huron Co. Ont. Christened: Died: 21 May 2001 - Seaforth, Ont. Buried: 23 May 2001 - Stanley, Huron, Ont.Spouse: Mac R CHESNEY (1916-1977)
General Notes (Husband)
Wilson Armstrong bought the farm on Con. III, Lot 31, LRS, (on the Mill Road) about 1908. Their children attended SS #3 Tuckersmith. The school was on the north-west corner of that intersection.
Obituary:
Wilson Armstrong, a well-known area resident died in Huronview on Tuesday. He was 93. Born in Stanley Township he farm for many years in Stanley and Tuckersmith prior to retiring in Seaforth in 1943.
His wife, the former Margret McGee to whom he was married in 1909 predeceased him in 1954. He is survived by a son Clarence E. of St. Catharine's and a daughter Isabel, Mrs. Mac Chesney, Seaforth and three grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was also predeceased by a son Harold and an infant son.
Funeral service will be held at the R. S. Box Funeral Home Seaforth on Thursday at 2 PM with Rev. M. E. Reuber officiating. Interment will follow in Maitlandbank Cemetery and pallbearers will be Leonard Boyce, Fred Boyce, James Souter, Frank Morris, Russell Carter and Norman Walker. Flower bearers, Leslie Carter and Brian Armstrong.
General Notes (Wife)
Obituary: Huron Expositor, Sept. 10, 1954.
The death occurred at the Muir Rest Home, Seaforth, on Wednesday of Margret Rachel McGee, wife of Wilson Armstrong. In failing health for the past year Mrs. Armstrong was in her 73rd. year.
Born and educated in Blyth, Mrs. Armstrong was married in June 1909 in Brucefield. She is survived by their husband, one son, Clarence E. Armstrong, of Sudbury, and one daughter, Isabel, Mrs. Mac Chesney of Tuckersmith. She is also survived by four sisters Sylvia, Mrs. Mac Moorehead, Detroit; Gladys, Mrs. George Parks, Toronto; Gertrude, Mrs. William Ross, Toronto and Edna, Mrs. Edward Johnson, Toronto, and two brothers, Herbert, of Detroit, and Harry of Windsor.
Following some years in Toronto home, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong farmed in Tuckersmith, later removing to Seaforth.
A of member of Northside United Church, funeral services will be conducted by her minister, Rev. J. W. Stinson, from the Box Funeral Home on Friday at 2 PM. During the service James T. Scott will sing "Abide With Me" and "Beyond The Sunset". Interment will follow in Maitlandbank Cemetery, when the pallbearers will be Scott Cluff, Harold Jackson, William Nesbitt, Norman Walker, Russell Carter and Lorne Wasman.
Funeral Card:
In Memory of - Margaret Rachel McGee
Beloved wife of Wilson Armstrong in her 73rd year
Dear Mother of Isabel, Mrs. Mac Chesney, Tuckersmith, and Clarence of Sudbury
Died - In Seaforth on Wednesday, Sept. 8th, 1954
Funeral - Resting at the Box Funeral Home, High St., Seaforth,
for service in the chapel on Friday, Sept. 10, 1954, at 2:00 pm
Clergy - Rev. J W Stinson
Interment - Maitland Bank Cemetery
From: Tuckersmith Memories 1835-1985
Stage Coach - An interesting story about early travel in Huron County and Rachel's father.
Stage coaches were the means of transportation in pioneer days. Even after the railway arrived, coaches carried mail and travelers to outlying areas. Hotels from Seaforth and Bayfield regularly sent coaches to meet the train at Brucefield.
One of the early drivers was Jimmy McGee, who had immigrated from Kilcooly, County Tipperary, Ireland, in the early 1860s with his brother Harry. Harry followed a mercantile career but Jimmy thought about other things to his liking that might come his way. One of the things that came his way and to his liking was carrying mail from Seaforth to Bayfield, calling at Brucefield and Varna, enroute.
He drove a team of reliable horses pulling a two or three seated stage coach. Besides mail and passengers, he carried everything from a thimble or a loaf of bread to a roll of linoleum. Small animals and chickens were often included in his load. The price of bundles and parcels was usually 50’, while a passenger's fare was 25’ from Seaforth to Brucefield, and a similar amount from Brucefield to Bayfield.
Jimmy was a resourceful stage driver, and the following story will attest to that. One day, when he was already overloaded, a man persisted in having his bicycle taken to Bayfield. Jimmy finally agreed, charging 25’ to have the bicycle in Bayfield the next day. Shortly after this encounter, a young man came along to take the coach to Bayfield, but there was no room. However, Jimmy had an idea, "Can you ride a bicycle?" he asked. The boy replied in the affirmative. "Well, then," said Jimmy, "for 50’ I can get you a bicycle to make the trip". Everyone was happy, and Jimmy had added a bit more to his income.
He drove the stage for more than a decade, and retired to a farm that is now part of the Haugh property, east of Brucefield. Later, he moved to Toronto, where he died.
General Notes for Child Harold J H ARMSTRONG
As told by John Broadfoot:
"Harold went by the nickname 'Irish'. - There was no one in the area that could plow a straighter furrow than Harold Armstrong. His Dad Wilson, was also very good at plowing a straight furrow".
As told by a nephew, Brian Armstrong:
"Harold was a very creative individual. He could do wonderful work of decorating the interior of the house. He one time took to papering the large livingroom and because of his intensity to any job like this, he worked continually for most of two days without stopping. He was known to work so diligently at a task such as this, that he would work right through, from start to finish, not even stopping at meal time."
Funeral Card:
Entered Into Rest
In McKillop, on Wednesday, October 11, 1950
Harold J. H. Armstrong
In His 40th Year
The Funeral
Resting at the G. A. Whitney Funeral Chapel,
Main St., Seaforth, where Funeral Service
will be held on Friday, October 13th, at 2 pm.
Interment In Maltlandbank Cemetery.
Friends and acquaintances please accept this Intimation.
General Notes for Child Clarence Edgar "Army" ARMSTRONG
Obituary: A Newspaper in March 1989.
Clarence E. (Army) Armstrong died Thursday, March the 23, 1989 at the St. Catherine's General Hospital. He was 77.
Born in Tuckersmith Township, Mr. Armstrong was a former manager of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.
He is survived by his wife Anne and son Brian, both of St. Catherine's, and by a daughter Debra (Mrs. Ray Tiffin) of Red Deer, Alberta. Also surviving are six grandchildren; and one sister, Isabelle Chesney of Seaforth.
A private family service was held Saturday, followed by cremation.
As told by John Broadfoot:
"Clarence was also known by the nickname "Army". - He was a man that would not take nonsense from anyone. When he was with the bank in Sarnia, he was in charge of the tellers. One of the girls was not very tall, so Clarence built her a wooden box to stand on. She told him she would not use that thing! He told her she would or she could get her hat and get out of the place! - It was Clarence that talked Mac and Isabelle (his sister and brother-in-law) into moving to Sarnia when they sold the home farm on the Mill Road. Mac became a fireman in Sarnia. That only lasted about a year or so. He found that he had to work shift work, so they moved back to Seaforth and Mac worked at the grain mill".
General Notes for Child William James ARMSTRONG
Funeral Card:
Died
In Tuckersmith, on February 3rd 1916
William James Armstrong
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Armstrong
Aged 8 weeks and 3 days
The Funeral
Will take place-from the residence of his father,
Lot 31, Concession 3, Tuckersmith on
Saturday February 5th, 1916
Service at 2:00 pm
Funeral at 2:30 pm
To the place of interment in the Maitlandbank Cemetery.
Friends and acquaintances will please accept this intimation
General Notes for Child Isabelle Ray ARMSTRONG
Obituary: The Huron Expositor, May 30, 2001
Chesney, Isabel Ray: of Seaforth on Monday, May 21, 2001 in her 82nd year at her residence. Isabel (Armstrong) Chesney. Loved mother-in-law of Les Carter and his wife Paula of Brantford and dear grandmother of Kyla and David Carter. Beloved wife of the late Mac Chesney (1977) and dear mother of the late Barbara Carter (1984). Also predeceased by her parents William and Rachel (McGee) Armstrong and two brothers Clarence and Harold Armstrong. Friends and relatives were received at the Whitney-Ribey Funeral Home, Seaforth on Wednesday, May 23, 2001 from 12 noon until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Pallbearers were Bill MacLennan, Ken Cardno, Dan Pearce, Dan Johnston, Brian Armstrong and Sam Moore. Interment Baird's Cemetery, Stanley Township. Rev. Sheila Macgregor officiated.
Newspaper Item, March 8, 1957
Friends and neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. Mac Chesney met at S. S. No. 3 School on Friday evening to bid farewell to the Chesneys who are moving this week to Sarnia. Progressive eucher was enjoyed for 10 games, the honor of the most games being won by Mrs. Ken Rogerson and Mr. Robert Fotheringham, while the constellations were in order for Mrs. R. Dalrymple and Mr. Bruce Walker.
Mr. and Mrs. Chesney and Barbara were called to the front were a lovely pair of boudoir lamps were presented to Barbara by Bonnie Dalryample while Mr. John Broadfoot and W. G. Wilson presented a coffee table and tri-light lamp on behalf of the neighbors and friends.
Dancing was enjoyed for the balance of the evening.
Note: Isabel's brother, Clarence was in Sarnia at the time with the bank. When Mac and Isabel moved to Sarnia, Mac got a job with the Fire Department. He found that he didn't like the job so within about a year or so, they moved back to Seaforth were Mac took a job at the mill. He worked there when it was known as Topnotch Mills. (information for a this note supplied by John Broadfoot, 2004)
Wilson Armstrong and Catherine "Ann" McClinchey
Husband Wilson ARMSTRONG
Born: 18 Mar 1856 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Died: 5 Jul 1932 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can
Father: Rainey ARMSTRONG (1818-1899) Mother: Rosey McKINSTREY (Abt 1817-1888)
Marriage: 24 Oct 1883 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can
Noted events in his life were:
Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 36A
Wife Catherine "Ann" McCLINCHEY
AKA: Ann Born: 25 Mar 1865 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can. Christened: Died: 1941 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can
Noted events in her life were:
Burial Location
Bayfield Cemetery, 36A
Children
1 M William ARMSTRONG
Born: 15 Feb 1885 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Died: 22 Apr 1971 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Buried:
2 F Liza Jane ARMSTRONG
Born: 25 Oct 1886 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: Died: 21 Jan 1888 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: Jan 1888 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can.
3 F Catherine "Ann" ARMSTRONG
AKA: Ann Born: 21 Dec 1887 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: Died: 5 Jan 1967 - London, Middlesex, Ont. Can Buried:Spouse: Jack BRYAN (1898-1970) Marr: London, Ont. Can.
4 M James Glasgow ARMSTRONG
Born: 30 May 1889 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: Died: 2 Aug 1972 - Kerrobert, Sask, Can Buried: Aug 1972 - Kerrobert, Sask. Can.Spouse: Mary Eva MACHAN (1895-1982) Marr: 12 Jan 1916 - Kerrobert, Sask, Can
5 M Robert George ARMSTRONG
Born: 7 Nov 1890 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: - Stanley Twp. Huron, Ont. Can Died: 26 Sep 1978 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: Sep 1978 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can.
6 F Marjorie Rebecca ARMSTRONG
Born: 28 Jan 1892 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: Died: 6 Aug 1984 - Goderich, Huron, Ont., Can. Buried: 1984 - Goderich, Ont.Spouse: Victor Lorne BOYCE (1891-1973) Marr: 19 Sep 1922 - Guelph, Wellington, Ont. Can
7 M Rainey Allen ARMSTRONG
Born: 25 Aug 1893 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: - Stanley Twp. Huron, Ont. Can Died: 11 Apr 1977 - Moose Jaw, Sask, Can Buried: 14 Apr 1977 - Moose Jaw, Sask, Can
8 F Rosie Agnes ARMSTRONG
Born: 15 Sep 1895 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: - Stanley Twp. Huron, Ont. Can Died: 1 Oct 1979 - London, Middlesex, Ont. Can Buried:Spouse: Jack COLLINS (1893-1974) Marr: Apr 1923 - London, Ont. Can.
9 M John Wilson ARMSTRONG
Born: 4 Aug 1898 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Christened: Died: 4 Jul 1978 - Stanley, Huron, Ont, Can Buried: Jul 1978 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can.
10 F Maggie May ARMSTRONG
AKA: Maggie Born: 30 Apr 1900 - Stanley, Huron, Ont., Can. Christened: Died: 16 Dec 1984 - London, Middlesex, Ont., Can. Buried: Dec 1984 - Bayfield, Huron, Ont, Can.Spouse: Franklin Harold BOYCE (1896-1982) Marr: 23 Jul 1924 - London, Middlesex, Ont, Can.
General Notes (Husband)
Recollections of a Granddaughter: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
I never remember my grandfather as a hard worker. He played the violin and especially the fife very well. His summer job when we were there was mainly sitting under the shade trees waiting for his sons to drive in with loads of hay. Then he hitched "Darkie" the horse to the hay slings and when he urged Darkie forward the hay slings were deposited in the loft of the barn. He was also well read on the Bible.
A story told by a son: James Glasgow Armstrong and provided by a Granddaughter: Rose May (Armstrong) Wison, Dawson Creek BC
There was an Orangman's celebration planned for Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. Grandpa was invited to play his fife there. He Accepted, he was offered a small amount of cash and an all expense paid trip by rail for himself and Grandma. I also found out that my dad drummed for him. Dad was living in Saskatoon then.
General Notes (Wife)
Recollections of a Granddaughter: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
Grandma was wonderful. She let me do so many things and took me with her no matter where she went, even to a home funeral once.
In retrospect, I now believe she was the guiding hand in running the farm, at least in the years we visited. She could crochet. I have a table cloth with crocheted corners on it that she did. She also feather-stitched together any shape of material scraps which she made into quilt tops. When I was little we had several of them at home in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan.
The house on the farm of Grandpa and Grandma, Wilson and Catherine Armstrong had a "lean-to" room on the left side. This was called the summer kitchen, it was large, just one room and was used only in summer because of heating. The "built-on" rooms on the right side of the house was the parlour and a two door bedroom. Many houses had such a bedroom. Home funerals were very common and the casket was put there so the mourners could go in one door, view the casket and file out the other door.
The adjoining fifty acre farm to the right or north of Grandpa and Grandma's farm, is where my Great Grandfather and Great Grandmother, Rainey and Rosie Armstrong had settled, when arriving from Ireland in 1852 lived.
General Notes for Child William ARMSTRONG
Recollections of a Niece: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
Uncle William didn't like having his picture taken. He had a fifty acre farm on the Bronson Line I believe, but he wasn't much of a farmer. We picked cherries on his farm once. He was an excellent butcher and was much in demand in the fall by their neighbors when they did their butchering.
General Notes for Child Liza Jane ARMSTRONG
Liza Jane Armstrong, born and died Stanley Twp. "Died young".
Married at Not Married
General Notes for Child Catherine "Ann" ARMSTRONG
Recollections of a Niece: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
I don't remember a lot about Aunt Annie. She always took my sister Eva under her wing when we visited back to the home of my father, on the Goshen Line in Stanley Township. While at the same time Aunt Rose had me in tow. Aunt Annie married Uncle Jack who had served in the Navy, as an electrician I believe because he followed that profession in London when they were married. I do know she loved to shop. She almost always arranged a shopping trip across the border to the US when we visited. I remember we went on a ferry from Sarnia, I think. She also loved to play bingo.
General Notes for Child James Glasgow ARMSTRONG
James Glasgow Armstrong was born on the Goshen Line, Stanley Twonship in Huron County, Ontario. He went west by train on a harvest excursion for a return fare of $10.00. He worked on the Machan family farm at Rosetown, Saskatchewan, where he met Eva Machan, who was born in Lanark County, Ontario. They later married in Kerrobert United Church on January 12, 1916, and moved into a little, two room house in Kerrobert which was added to as the family grew. They lived in the same home the rest of their lives, except for one year, 1917, when they operated a farm near Sutherland, Saskatchewan.
James was known as Jim to all his friends. Jim worked for a dray line in Kerrobert for a couple of years, then got a job with the Canadian Pacific Railway in the freight shed. A few years later, he became freight shed foreman, until he retired in November, 1952. He then worked for Allen Brothers for three years. Jim worked hard all his life, taking on extra work to support his wife, Eva, and family. He did a lot of community work, such as helping to build the old Memorial Hall, as well as other community projects. He enjoyed carpentry; people used to stop at the house and the freight shed to get their backs or necks cracked, as he had learned some chiropractic treatments from a friend of his who he helped put through Chiropractic School.
Jim was a good friend of R.L.Hanbidge, and went on many campaign trips when R.L. was running for the Progressive Conservatives. James and Eva would spend many evenings playing bridge with their friends. Many trips to Rosetown in the old /28 Chevrolette are recalled. James, Eva and family made a trip every two years to visit his family on the Goshen Line in Stanley near Goderich, Ontario and on alternate years to White Rock, BC, to visit Eva's father. The many happy train trips are recalled of eating in the dinning car, sleeping in the sleepers, and the scenery in the Rocky Mountains.
Eva Armstrong also did a lot of community work and always on Sundays went to the United Church service as well as other programs held in the United Church. Eva loved her twice a week Zamba card evenings and bridge tour¬naments. She was a loving mother and certainly did her part in bringing up the family. After the death of her husband, Jim, on Aug. 2, 1972 in Kerrobert hospital, she spent a year or so living by herself at their home in Kerrobert. Later, she moved to Pioneers' Haven, and then spent her last two plus years in Buena Vista Lodge. She passed away in Kerrobert hospital Jun. 8, 1982. They are both buried in Kerrobert cemetery.
Recollections of a Daughter: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
My father was a wonderful dad, and I think he spoiled us all. We lived on a farm at Sutherland near Saskatoon briefly. I think it is now part of the City of Saskatoon. Our stay in Sutherland was for a brief time in 1917, I think it was. We returned to Kerrobert where dad was freight shed foreman for Canadian Pacific Railway. During the war years he unloaded coal at night as a second job. He worked for C.P.R. until he retired.
He had done cement work in Ontario and then in Saskatchewan. He added carpentry to his list of skills. He was always "helping" someone build or remodel their houses. He didn't ever accept money for his work in helping others.
When two lawyer brothers from Port Elgin, Ontario set up an office in Kerrobert, dad and one of the brothers, Robert Leith, known as R. L. became life long friends. They shared a half section farm which they rented to others. Later when R. L. entered Provincial Conservative politics and ran as a candidate for our constituency, dad drove him to his meetings and sometimes took me with him. Of course, R. L. was elected. Later he served Saskatchewan as Lieutenant Governor but the friendship always continued. By the way, we never thought dad was a very good driver.
General Notes for Child Robert George ARMSTRONG
Recollections of a Niece: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
Uncle Robert farmed 50 acres joining the home farm but he always lived at home. He was the liveliest Uncle I had and a great tease. Neither he nor Uncle William ever learned to drive.
General Notes for Child Rainey Allen ARMSTRONG
A note in the Peck-McClinchey-Rouatt Saga:
Rainey left home about age 15, he worked as a grain inspector for grain elevators in Saskatchewan.
Recollections of a Niece: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
We knew Uncle Rainey better than anyone else in Dad's family. This storey is told about when I was a toddler, and mother and dad were living in a two room little house in Kerrobert Saskatchewan. Uncle Rainey was recuperating from typhoid fever and had come to stay with mother and dad. Uncle Rainey was resting on a couch in the Kitchen and Mother was baking ginger cookies. When they started coming out of the oven I begged a cookie. Uncle Rainey asked for a bite. When I let him bite, all that was left was a slim crescent. They say I immediately bit his nose. He wouldn't let mother punish me. He said he deserved it but I was reminded of the incident for years.
He worked at the local creamery before moving to Eavesham, Saskatchewan near the Alberta border as a grain buyer for the United Grain Growers Company. In the summer time dad often drove us there in his Model T to visit on a Sunday. Uncle Rainey had his meals at a boarding house and he always took us there for dinner. What a treat! And then we could explore the elevator.
He spent many many Christmases with us. Often he arrived on the passenger train at 8:30 Christmas morning. We always waited present opening and breakfast for him.
He and dad were not only brothers but good friends. When dad was buying a Chevrolet Sedan car from the local druggist who was moving away, they went together to see the car. I wasn't all that old then and was more interested in the colour than anything else, so I asked. One said it was green and the other that it was grey, it turned out to be blue.
Uncle Rainey continued with the U.G.G.Co. In Assiniboia and Yorkton. He retired to Moose Jaw after years as a Superintendent and at that time the Company gave him a number of U.G.G. shares.
Obituary:
Moose Jaw Times-Herald, Wednesday, April 13, 1977
Armstrong - Monday, April 11, 1977. Mr. Rainey Allen Armstrong, late of the Empress Hotel, Moose Jaw, passed away aged 83 years. Born at Hensall, Ontario, he came to the Moose Jaw district in 1910. Mr. Armstrong was employed by the United Grain Growers Association as a grain buyer until retiring in 1958.
He is survived by 2 brothers John and Bob, and 2 sisters Rose and Maggie and by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services on Thursday at 2: 00 in the Parkview Funeral Chapel with Rev. Russell Young officiating. Interment at Rosedale Cemetery. R. E. Redpath and D. J. Campbell, funeral directors.
General Notes for Child Rosie Agnes ARMSTRONG
Recollections of a Niece: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
When Rose left home she worked in London at the Metropolitan Store, first as a clerk and later was promoted to floor walker. She married Uncle Jack who had served in the Navy and also an electrician. They had one son Jack. When we visited she always came to the farm to do the cooking but also I am sure, to visit. She used to tease Grandma by calling her Aunt Katie. She was great fun to be with.
General Notes for Child John Wilson ARMSTRONG
Recollections of a Niece: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
Uncle John was very quiet. He was the only one of the three brothers who lived at home. He also was the only one of the three brothers that drove and he took them and his parents everywhere they wanted to go. He cleaned the car after every trip. One winter a man whose name I can't recall stayed with them on the farm and in return for his board and room he gave Uncle John violin lessons and Aunt Margaret piano lessons. They were wonderful as a playing team and were much in demand I gather. When we visited they often played in the evening and we all danced in the summer kitchen.
When we were there for Mom and Dad's 50th Anniversary, I badgered Uncle John to play for us. He finally did, reluctantly, because I don't think he was playing at all then. I had one of Aunt Maggies sons tape it. The tape didn't turn out too well but when I got home I sent it to Edmonton and had a record made of it.
I visited once after Dad died and the three brothers were batching on the farm. They each did their own meals, each one had a different kind of bread, they wouldn't eat each others and of course they wanted you to eat theirs.
General Notes for Child Maggie May ARMSTRONG
Recollections of a Niece: Rose May (Armstrong) Wilson, Dawson Creek BC
When Aunt Margaret married Frank Boyce, Grandpa didn't approve of the marriage. Aunt Margaret and Frank had a large family and were quite poor. Aunt Rose used to buy children's clothing for her from the Thrift Store in London. When we went home for visits to the folks on the Goshen, Margaret came to the farm only when she was especially asked.
Daniel Barton Schwanz and Carolyn Marie Baertsoen
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