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| William (Bill) Hirst (1882 - 1975) | |
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| 1900-1919 | |
Born in Sheffield. His family owned the Wisewood Inn. Apprenticed and qualified as a carpenter. Few opportunities in England so he came to Canada in 1906. Worked for the CPR [Canadian Pacific Railway] in Winnipeg. Visited Sheffield c. 1910 and returned to Winnipeg where he married Ciss Ball c. 1912. Moved to Kenora, Ontario c. 1915 (still with the CPR). Returned to Winnipeg in 1935 and continued with the CPR, retiring as bridge and building master in 1948. Retirement hobbies centred on gardening and financial investments. Information supplied by Ellen Hirst and Hilda Hirst nee Large. |
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