Category Archives: primary resource

Excerpt from Grandfather’s journal

Posted on January 25, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

June 24, 1919 Chapter 1 My father(Lieut-Col. T.C.D. Bedell) was one of the first to volunteer for active service in August of 1914.  He went to England with the surplus officers and went through all of the terrible hardships on … Continue reading →

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The Duke of Athlone and Princess Alice

Posted on January 16, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

A photo I found in the basement.  Canadian soldiers- from the back I can read; ‘…Princess Alice on reviewing stand.’ The new Governor General of Canada in 1940 was the uncle of Gorge VI, the Earl of Athlone.  His wife … Continue reading →

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August 31, 1944

Posted on January 16, 2011 by brushedwithmystery
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Sinking of the Titanic…

Posted on January 11, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Gran’s account of the tragedy of the Titanic! Amazing!

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Children’s Tea Set: Passed Down through the Generations

Posted on January 7, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

All of the Stoughton girls, including my great- great gran Jane Stoughton were, born in the early 1800’s.  That is almost 210 years in the family-cool!  Chances are that great- great Aunt Mary gave these dishes to gran when her … Continue reading →

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