William Bruce, An Oldtimer In Calgary, Dies
Came Here in 1882 and Was Prominent in Business and Farming Circles
William Bruce, one of the old-timers of the Calgary district, died Friday morning after a brief illness, at the family residence, 820 third avenue northwest, Sunnyside. He was born in the city of Quebec on November 10, 1836, and a few years later his parents settled in the Paisley block near Guelph, Ontario. He took part in the Cariboo gold rush in the early '60's, and returned in 1870 to Ontario but came west again in 1882 living in Winnipeg for two boom years and then coming to Calgary. He homesteaded near Nose Hill, in what is now part of the city of Calgary, and when the Riel rebellion broke out he was one of the first to enlist, serving throughout the trouble. In 1895 he again took up a homestead, this time in the Dog Pound district, where he engaged in ranching. In 1919 he retired, and took up his residence in Sunnyside. He was well known as a contractor and builder as well as rancher and farmer and was active until a short time before his death.
The late Mr. Bruce was a prominent member of the Souther Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, and attended all the functions which this organization has held since its formation. He was a life member of Speed Lodge, Ancient and Accepted Free Masons, Guelph, Ontario, and not long ago was presented with a veterans' jewel by this order. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Deceased is survived by his widow, by one brother, Donald, of Winnipeg, and two nephews, Bruce and James Hunter, ranchers in the Dog Pound district.
The funeral will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at the Armstrong funeral home, Rev. Mr. McGowan officiating.
The Calgary Daily Herald, Friday, June 16, 1922, page 13; includes photo of Mr. Bruce
Came Here in 1882 and Was Prominent in Business and Farming Circles
William Bruce, one of the old-timers of the Calgary district, died Friday morning after a brief illness, at the family residence, 820 third avenue northwest, Sunnyside. He was born in the city of Quebec on November 10, 1836, and a few years later his parents settled in the Paisley block near Guelph, Ontario. He took part in the Cariboo gold rush in the early '60's, and returned in 1870 to Ontario but came west again in 1882 living in Winnipeg for two boom years and then coming to Calgary. He homesteaded near Nose Hill, in what is now part of the city of Calgary, and when the Riel rebellion broke out he was one of the first to enlist, serving throughout the trouble. In 1895 he again took up a homestead, this time in the Dog Pound district, where he engaged in ranching. In 1919 he retired, and took up his residence in Sunnyside. He was well known as a contractor and builder as well as rancher and farmer and was active until a short time before his death.
The late Mr. Bruce was a prominent member of the Souther Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, and attended all the functions which this organization has held since its formation. He was a life member of Speed Lodge, Ancient and Accepted Free Masons, Guelph, Ontario, and not long ago was presented with a veterans' jewel by this order. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Deceased is survived by his widow, by one brother, Donald, of Winnipeg, and two nephews, Bruce and James Hunter, ranchers in the Dog Pound district.
The funeral will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at the Armstrong funeral home, Rev. Mr. McGowan officiating.
The Calgary Daily Herald, Friday, June 16, 1922, page 13; includes photo of Mr. Bruce
William Bruce, An Oldtimer In Calgary, Dies
Came Here in 1882 and Was Prominent in Business and Farming Circles
William Bruce, one of the old-timers of the Calgary district, died Friday morning after a brief illness, at the family residence, 820 third avenue northwest, Sunnyside. He was born in the city of Quebec on November 10, 1836, and a few years later his parents settled in the Paisley block near Guelph, Ontario. He took part in the Cariboo gold rush in the early '60's, and returned in 1870 to Ontario but came west again in 1882 living in Winnipeg for two boom years and then coming to Calgary. He homesteaded near Nose Hill, in what is now part of the city of Calgary, and when the Riel rebellion broke out he was one of the first to enlist, serving throughout the trouble. In 1895 he again took up a homestead, this time in the Dog Pound district, where he engaged in ranching. In 1919 he retired, and took up his residence in Sunnyside. He was well known as a contractor and builder as well as rancher and farmer and was active until a short time before his death.
The late Mr. Bruce was a prominent member of the Souther Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, and attended all the functions which this organization has held since its formation. He was a life member of Speed Lodge, Ancient and Accepted Free Masons, Guelph, Ontario, and not long ago was presented with a veterans' jewel by this order. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Deceased is survived by his widow, by one brother, Donald, of Winnipeg, and two nephews, Bruce and James Hunter, ranchers in the Dog Pound district.
The funeral will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at the Armstrong funeral home, Rev. Mr. McGowan officiating.
The Calgary Daily Herald, Friday, June 16, 1922, page 13; includes photo of Mr. Bruce
Came Here in 1882 and Was Prominent in Business and Farming Circles
William Bruce, one of the old-timers of the Calgary district, died Friday morning after a brief illness, at the family residence, 820 third avenue northwest, Sunnyside. He was born in the city of Quebec on November 10, 1836, and a few years later his parents settled in the Paisley block near Guelph, Ontario. He took part in the Cariboo gold rush in the early '60's, and returned in 1870 to Ontario but came west again in 1882 living in Winnipeg for two boom years and then coming to Calgary. He homesteaded near Nose Hill, in what is now part of the city of Calgary, and when the Riel rebellion broke out he was one of the first to enlist, serving throughout the trouble. In 1895 he again took up a homestead, this time in the Dog Pound district, where he engaged in ranching. In 1919 he retired, and took up his residence in Sunnyside. He was well known as a contractor and builder as well as rancher and farmer and was active until a short time before his death.
The late Mr. Bruce was a prominent member of the Souther Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, and attended all the functions which this organization has held since its formation. He was a life member of Speed Lodge, Ancient and Accepted Free Masons, Guelph, Ontario, and not long ago was presented with a veterans' jewel by this order. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Deceased is survived by his widow, by one brother, Donald, of Winnipeg, and two nephews, Bruce and James Hunter, ranchers in the Dog Pound district.
The funeral will take place Monday at 2 p.m. at the Armstrong funeral home, Rev. Mr. McGowan officiating.
The Calgary Daily Herald, Friday, June 16, 1922, page 13; includes photo of Mr. Bruce
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William Bruce
Born Nov 10, 1836
Died June 16, 1922
Elizabeth Bruce
Born May 8, 1856
Died Sept 17, 1930
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Aged 21 years
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