Thanks anyway, Ken & I've written to your SIL
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
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Re: Thanks anyway, Ken & I've written to your SIL
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
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Re: Wow, Thanks Ken, that is new information for me... more questions...
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.
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Re: Wow, Thanks Ken, that is new information for me... more questions...
Replying offline
Ken Healy
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Re: Looking for my grandfather's brother in Danville in 1948
Hi Joanne, I'm Shirley's middle daughter
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