Author Archives: brushedwithmystery

A Brief Excerpt of John Gamsby’s Family History- Dorothea Gamsby’s Brother

Posted on April 2, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

The following is a letter I found in a file of papers entitled “family history.” I have the pleasure of knowing descendants of the Gamsby’s I’ve mentioned on this blog visit this site.  I thought you especially would be interested … Continue reading →

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Gran’s Journal Nov 22, 1963- Kennedy’s Assassination

Posted on March 29, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

What follows in an excerpt of my gran’s 1963 journal.  I thought it was interesting to share a perspective from a Canadian who was hearing it on the radio- this is only the first entry from the day of the … Continue reading →

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Position Wanted: Male

Posted on March 26, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

An advertisement in a 1956 Magazine for employment at a bank….

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Radiation: Maclean’s 1956

Posted on March 22, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

I was looking through an old Maclean’s magazine from December 8, 1956.  This article seemed very apropos considering Japan’s situation right now, and the current discussion in Canada of building another nuclear power plant. Turning the pages of a magazine … Continue reading →

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World War One Ration Book

Posted on March 22, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Another ‘basement find.’  This was used by my grandfather’s family while they were in England in the First World War. My great grandfather, Lieut Col. T.C.D. Bedell was in command of the 156th Battalion. Rationed food in this booklet: meat, … Continue reading →

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