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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-06-29, Page 11Bruce County Genealogical Society walks Chesley Cemetery, plans Metis Walk The recent Walk and Talk in the Chesley Cemetery was very well attended. Glenys Johnson reviewed the early history of the cern- etery which was established in 1891. The entrance was upgraded with new gates in 1977. Everyone was invited to walk with the presenters to selected grave stones. Gle- nys shared details of the James Hammond family whose members were noted for their musical ability. Anne Goeden chose a very unique gravestone which is in memory of a David Taylor family. Doug Lennox high- lighted history of his Ward family ancestors. Bob Mur- phy represented the Murphy family which has resided in Chesley for six generations, each generation having sev- eral talented hockey players. History of the McClure - Elliot family connection was related by Faye Bell McClure. The McClure Mill which was built in 1881 is here Bob, son of Bill and Faye McClure operates a feed and fertilizer business at this time. Ron Oswald's ancestor William Oswald Sr. was among the early settlers in Elderslie Township. The Oswald fam- ily journeyed on to North Dakota for a number of years but returned to resettle in Elderslie. William McDonald who was born on the 7th Conces- sion of Elderslie was a very public minded citizen who served as Clerk -Treasurer of the Town of Chesley, Secretary Treasurer of Chesley High School as well as the Chesley Fall Fair for a number of years. He published the Chesley Enter- prise from 1891 until 1939. Sylvia Hasbury presented the highlights of his life. Glenys Johnson shared a tribute to the Krug family noting their involvement in the manufacture of furniture in Chesley for 101 years. Peter Krug and his wife Annie were German immi- grants Their sons Conrad and Christian along with other family members arrived in Chesley in 1886 and proceeded to establish their business and build many fine homes in the vil- lage. Howard and Bruce Krug were among those of the next generation to carry on the Krug interest in furni- ture. Howard Krug had a life- long passion for the study of nature, the Bruce Trail Organization and the Bruce County Historical Society. His brother Bruce dedicated his life to recording and col- lecting local history. Photo- graphs, books and artifacts were included in his vast collection. Mary MacKay directed our attention to a gravestone in memory of her McCurdy ancestors. Family lore states that the fine tombstone may have been purchased from a travelling salesman. Her research causes her to ques- tion some of the details 'written in stone'. Grave- stones in memory of the Fry Wednesday, June 29, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 1 1 Glenys Johnson is seen by a Krug gravestone. family and also the Grey - goose family were visited Everyone is invited to join the Bruce County Genealog- ical Society for an upcoming presentation of A Historic Southampton and Historic Submitted Saugeen Metis Walking Tour. The event takes place Monday, July 11, 2016 and leaves the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Cen- tre at 7 p.m. All are Welcome. No cost. OUT emoments.ca For Obituaries call: 1-877-750-5054 Fax: 1-866-485-8461 e-mail: obituaries@yourlifemoments.ca All other moments call: 1-888-786-7821 Fax: 1-866-757-0227 e-mail: milestones.sun@yourlifemoments.ca Marking your milestones. Obituaries 1 In Memoriam I Thanks I Births Celebrations More Obituaries Obituaries MORRISON, Gordon - Of Lucknow, died at the Wingham Hospital on June 18, 2016 in his 100th year. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis (Blake) who predeceased him in 2002. Gordon dearly loved his family and his church. He was a devout member of Lucknow United Church. Dear father of Laurine & Paul Tremaine of Parry Sound, Murray & Jo -Anne of Collingwood, Lloyd and Glenda, of Lucknow, Barry & Coralyn of Newmarket, Roger & Vicky, Daughter-in- law Sandra, and Karl all of Lucknow, and Kay & Jerry Logtenberg of RR1, Dungannon. Missed by his 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his son Ralph and brother Melvin. Visitation was held at MacKENZIE & McCREATH FUNERAL HOME, Lucknow on Monday, June 20, 2016 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, and on Tuesday from 1:00 until the time of the Funeral Service at 2:00 PM. Rev. Lynne Wilson officiating. Anne Pritchard was organist. Grandchildren acted as pallbearers and flower bearers. Interment Greenhill Cemetery. Donations to the Lucknow United Church were appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Memorial information and condolences online at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com. 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