Adam Henry Anderson Family
Adam Anderson’s grandparents emigrated from Ireland in the early 1800s. On February 21st 1855, Adam Henry Anderson was born. Adam migrated to what is now Melfort, … Read More
Abner Poole Family
The Poole family moved to Vancouver from India in 1921. Shortly after their arrival, Mr. Abner Poole purchased six acres on the west side of … Read More
Wooden shoes
These adult shoes belonged to the donor’s grandmother’s brother, who traded English clogs and received these while serving in Singapore for the British Army in … Read More
Gordon Byrnell Family
Gordon’s first community service began in Ruskin, as the first president of the Ruskin Community Association, and he also directed several plays for the early … Read More
Gilchrist Family
The Gilchrist family was one of the earliest families to live in Ruskin. According to Gordon Byrnell, George Gilchrist was one of “the earliest settlers in … Read More
Frank Pelkey Family
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pelkey were married in November of 1898. The Gazette reported on their 26th wedding anniversary, which was held at Ruskin Hall, playing … Read More
Edward H. Heaps Enterprises
“Edward Hewetson Heaps, of the firm of E. H. Heaps & Company, is occupying a leading position as a lumber manufacturer of the province of … Read More
Charles Miller
Charles (Charlie) Miller was born in England and emigrated to Manitoba and then to Ruskin with his parents, Marcia Elizabeth and Albert George Miller in … Read More
Thomas Haney Family
Thomas Haney was born on July 22nd, 1841 on Cape Breton Island, and was the oldest of four sons and three daughters. His parents, Bridget and … Read More
Nelson Lougheed Family
In his 1913 volume of BC biographies, Judge William Howay described Nelson Seymour Lougheed as “one of the most progressive, able and discriminating young business … Read More