W.C. Town Christening at All Saints Church, Whitby, Ontario, 1948

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Creator

Ruddy, Marjorie Georgina, 1908-1980, Photographer

Media Type

Image

Item Types

Photographs

Negatives

Description

Black and white photograph of ten persons in front of All Saints Church in Whitby, Ontario. This is a photo of the parents and godparents on the day of the baptism of three granddaughters born in 1948 to the Town family: Susan, Lynda, and Jennifer. The persons in the photo from left to right:

According to a comment by Janice Teichroeb on this photo, her mother has identified the persons in the photo as follows: Back row from left to right: Mrs. Matheson (mother of Mary Town nee Matheson), Mr. Matheson (father of Mary), Mr. Davies (father of Irene Town nee Davies), Mrs. Davies (mother of Irene).

Front row from left to right: Mr. W. C. Town (proud Grandfather of the three baby girls and father of Jack, Harry and George - the fathers of the babies), Mrs. Georgina Town nee Phillips (Grandmother), Mrs. Mary Town nee Matheson (wife of Harry) and daughter Jennifer, Mrs. Irene Town nee Davies (wife of George) and daughter Lynda, Mrs. Rose Town (wife of Jack) and daughter Susan, Mrs. Robert Town (mother of W. C. Town).

Notes

William Clarence Town (1885-1963) was a prominent businessman in the town of Whitby. He operated a furniture business starting in 1927 at 126 Brock Street South and in 1954 with his sons, he opened a funeral chapel on Dundas Street East. Mr. Town was a devoted member of All Saints' Anglican Church and served as a warden for the church for many years. Additionally, he was a charter member of the Whitby Rotary Club, and the Whitby Chamber of Commerce.

Inscriptions

Envelope: W.C. Town Christening All Saints Sunday, Oct. 17/48

Date of Original

October 17, 1948

Date Of Event

October 17, 1948

Dimensions

Width: 11 cm
Height: 8 cm

Image Dimensions

Image Width: 11cm
Image Height: 8cm

Subject(s)

Baptisms
Families
All Saints' Anglican Church (Whitby, Ontario)
Family Portrait

Personal Name(s)

Ruddy, Marjorie Georgina

Local identifier

A2013_040_1221

Collection

Whitby Online Historic Photographs Collection

Language of Item

English

Geographic Coverage

Whitby

Ontario, Canada

Latitude: 43.88342 Longitude: -78.93287

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