Helen Wilson

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• Name: Helen Thomson
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-139987
• Residence: 1861, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Brethren
• Residence: 1871, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; U. Presb.
• Occupation: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Teacher
• Residence: 1881, North Dumfries Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; United Presbyterian North America

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Elderly Woman Dies After Fall From Back Step

Coming from the back step of her home at 323 Scarboro avenue about 4 p.m. yesterday, Mrs. Helen Thomson, 79, was rushed to the General Hospital in Starr's ambulance, but died about 5:30 p.m. the result of a badly fracture pelvis and shock, received in the fall.
Born in Galt, Ontario, Mrs. Thomson came west to Parkland in 1904 to farm with her husband, whom she married 57 years ago. She had lived in Calgary since 1918. She was formerly a member of Knox United and at the time of her death was a member of Scarboro Avenue United church. She was a graduate of Tassie Grammar school in Galt, and of the Toronto Normal school, and taught school for three years prior to her marriage.

Surviving are her husband, George B. Thomson, five daughters, Mrs. W.C. Magee of California; Mrs. John G. Wilson and Mrs. Walter G. Hawk of Parkland, Mrs. Warwick Linton and Miss Georgina Helen Thomson, both of Calgary; a brother, David B. Wilson; 17 grandchildren and .....great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Jacques funeral home Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. D. Robert Paton, of Scarboro Avenue Church officiating. Interment will be in Burnsland.

The Calgary Daily Herald, Thursday, May 13, 1937, page 13

Helen — George Brodie Thomson. George (son of James Thomson and Margaret Brodie) was born 8 Oct 1858, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 15 Aug 1954, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63275
• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

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MAGEE--September 17th, Agnes Wilhelmine (Winnie), widow of the late William C. Magee of Hopkins Landing, B.C., passed away in a local hospital at the age of 78 years after a lengthy illness.

Born in West Luther Twp., Wentworth County, Ontario, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George B. Thomson, she moved with her parents at an early age to Galt, Ontario, where she was educated. In 1905 she came to the Parkland district where her parents were homesteading, and the same year commenced training as a nurse in the Calgary General Hospital on 12th Avenue East, (now known as Rundle Lodge).

In 1906 she married William C. Magee of Calgary, where she made her home almost continuously until 1940 with short intervals at Parkland, Vancouver and various points in California. In 1940 she moved with her husband to Hopkins Landing, B.C., where Mr. Magee passed away in 1947. In 1959 Mrs. Magee returned to Calgary to be with her sisters, Miss Georgina Thomson and Mrs. Warwick (Chaddy) Linton of 3012 5A Street Southwest. A former member of St. Paul's United church and the Edith Cavell Chapter, OES, she was also active in Red Cross Work.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Warren (Willa) Karchner, Rosemead, California; her two sisters in Calgary, a sister Mrs. John G. (Ethel) Wilson, Parkland; a brother, Dr. James Thomson, Seattle, Washington; and a grandson, Stephen Littlejohn, Courtenay, B.C. Her elder daughter, Mrs. Clarence (Madge) Littlejohn died in July of this year, and a sister Mrs. Walter G. (Beatrice) Hawk of Parkland in 1956.
Services will be held at Jacques funeral home Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Rev. D.G. Littlejohns officiating. Interment, Burnsland Cemetery.

The Calgary Herald, Monday, September 19, 1960, page 27

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• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic
• Occupation: 1901, Preston (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

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• Occupation: 1901, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Domestic

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Funeral On Tuesday
Librarian, Author Dies in Hospital

Funeral service will be Tuesday for Miss Georgina Helen Thomson, scholar, historian, librarian, author of recently published Crocus in Meadowlard Country, who died Saturday at 71.

Her book, published last week deals with the southern Alberta Parkland area where she was raised.

She died in Holy Cross Hospital after a lengthy illness.

She lived in Calgary for 40 years.

MANY ORGANIZATIONS

She was a member of organizations ranging from the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Friends of the Indian, a group devoted to protecting and fostering the traditions and Alberta Indians.

Born in Galt, Ont., of Scottish parents, she travelled west with them in 1904 to settle the Thomson homestead at Parkland. When a public school opened in that Prairie country she attended it, then moved to Calgary and a year of high school. Four months in Normal School ended with a move back home and a six-year teaching career.

In 1919, she graduated from the University of Alberta with first class honors in English and two gold medals. Later she secured her MA.
She went directly into high school teaching at both Vermilion and Calgary. After 3 years she joined the Calgary Public Library staff, then began a 14? year career that ended with her retirement after 30 years in charge of the reference department.

She declared once it was "the most rewarding job in Calgary" and enjoyed working with people from all walks, many of whom looked up her as a mother, aunt, confidant.

MAIN SPEAKER

She was named in 1955 to be the main speaker at Alberta's 50th jubilee celebrations in Parkland. The same year, then mayor of Calgary, Donald H. Mackay presented to her a citation "for distinguished and exceptional public service in the field of arts and letter."

She was a charter member of the Calgary University Women's Club and at one time or another a member of Calgary Women's ??? Club, instrumental in campaigning for the first library in Calgary, Calgary Branch, Alberta Historical Society, Book Club, Mount Royal College Educational Club.

She lived in recent years with her widowed sister, Mrs. War?? Chadd? Linton, 3012 5A St. S.W.

She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. John ? (Ethel) Wilson, Parkland, one brother, D. James Thomson, Seattle, ? nieces and nephews and ? grand-nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be Tuesday ?? in Jacques Funeral home, ??? officiating. Burial will be at Burnsland Cemetery.

From the Calgary Herald, December 23, 1963

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• Name: Charlotte "Chaddy" Linton
• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-63280

Charlotte married Warrick Irving "Irving" Linton Nov 1921. Warrick (son of Ebenezer Linton and Agnes Lake) was born 1 May 1888, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 2 Nov 1924, Banff, , Alberta, Canada; was buried , Burnsland Cemetery, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet]