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Looking for my grandfather's brother in Danville in 1948

Thanks anyway, Ken & I've written to your SIL

Posted: 29 Jan 2002 7:13PM GMT
Classification: Query
Edited: 25 Nov 2006 5:57AM GMT
What kind of work was there in Danville for the English speaking population? H James Beesley had worked in a pulp mill as a grinder while living in NY.

I have written, via email, to your sister-in-law (the site was a bit confusing and I am waiting to hear whether I should send more than $10 to start).

And thanks again for all your help.

Blessings,
Joanne

Re: Thanks anyway, Ken & I've written to your SIL

Ken Healy (View posts)
Posted: 30 Jan 2002 11:52AM GMT
Classification: Query
Early on Danville had prospects of becoming a centre for the area, but in the era we are discussing most people in Danville were employed by Canadian Johns Manville in Asbestos (3 mles away). CJM operated the largest open pit asbestos mine in the world. They also had a manufacturing plant producing a variety of products using asbestos. So there was a wide range of job types available. I am sorry, but I do not know in what line of work Beesley was employed.

Ken

Re: Wow, Thanks Ken, that is new information for me... more questions...

Stan Dalzell (View posts)
Posted: 24 Feb 2004 8:46AM GMT
Classification: Query
Ken, I have seen some of your messages and you mention the Richmond Historical Society. the last I heard of the RHS there were 3 members active in it . Crystal has died, there was a gentleman in the Wales Home, and my cousin Jessie Morrel. I heard that Jessie has lost her sight and I don't know where she is living. if you could help me trace her, I would appreciate it very much. I live on Vancouver Island.

Re: Wow, Thanks Ken, that is new information for me... more questions...

Posted: 25 Feb 2004 12:52AM GMT
Classification: Query
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Re: Looking for my grandfather's brother in Danville in 1948

Posted: 25 Feb 2015 6:23PM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Joanne, I'm Shirley's middle daughter
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