Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg and Ellen Jane (Abbey) Bragg are buried in Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

 

Martha Ann (Bragg) Gordon is buried in Arden Cemetery, north of Arden, Lansdowne RM, Manitoba, Canada.

 

Edwin Charles "E. C." Hoar and Helena Mary "Lena" (Bragg) Hoar are buried in Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

 

Howard M. Allin and Edna Viola Elizabeth (Rickard) (Bragg) Allin are Bowmanville Cemetery, Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada. Thanks to Find-A-Grave for making this image available.

 

Elizabeth Jane "Eliza" (Dobson) Bragg Death Record.

    

Samuel Smale "Sam" Bragg and Ellen Jane Abbey Marriage Record.

Helena Mary "Lena" Bragg and Rowena Jane Bragg (twins) Birth Record.

Edwin Charles "E. C." Hoar and Helena Mary "Lena" Bragg Marriage Record.

Samuel Smale Bragg Death Record.

The Newcastle Independent, Newcastle, Ontario, Canada, Thursday, July 30th, 1925

OBITUARY

Samuel Smale Bragg, Providence

Just seventeen days ago after the call came to his brother, Mr. Richard Allin Bragg, Kingston Road, East, a similar call came to Mr. Samuel Smale Bragg, Providence, Darlington Township, early Sunday morning, July 19, when he passed away, aged 77 years. Deceased was born on July 8th., 1848, near Providence, being the eldest son of the late Thomas Smale Bragg and Ann Allin Bragg. He had been ailing for about five weeks from a slight heat stroke but was able to walk around for several days previous to his death which came rather suddenly at the last. Mr. Bragg was twice married - first on June 24, 1873, to Eliza Jane Dobson of Clarke, by whom he had one son and two daughters, Wesley D. Bragg, Kingston Road, East, Martha (deceased), and Elizabeth, Mrs. J. W. Gordon, Manitou, Man. They resided on the McConnachie farm north west of Orono for five years, then moved to the Grant farm 2-1/2 miles east of Newtonville for nine years. Mrs. Bragg died on April 9, 1879. His second wife was Miss Ellen J. Abbey of Hope Township to whom he was married on March 9, 1887. They moved to Darlington to the farm where he died on March, 1888. By his second marriage were born one son and two daughters - Arthur and Miss Rowena at home and (Lena) Mrs. E. C. Hoar of Newcastle. His widow, two sons and three daughters survive. Also two brothers, Messrs. T. C. and W. S. Bragg, and two sisters, Mrs. W. H. Cobbledick and Mrs. W. H. Bar­rie. The funeral on Wednesday afternoon was largely attended, service being conducted by Rev. E. B. Cooke, Rev. J. U. Robins and Rev. J. W. Down. Deceased was a member and Treasurer of Providence Methodist Church for many years previous to its closing. The pall-bearers were all neigh­bors and old friends: Messrs. F. S. Blackburn, S. T. Dawson, C. J. Smale, H. T. Smale, M. H. Wight and R. K. Squair. The floral offerings were from the family and friends of Providence neighborhood. Among those present from a distance were: - Mr. Richard Allin and son Stanley, Whitby; Mrs. J. W. Gordon, Manitou, Man.; Mr. and Mrs. Will Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Gidduss Jones, Clarke; Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Gilmer, Starkville; Mrs. Chas. Armstrong, Toronto; Mrs. James Quantrill, Carievale, Sask.; Mrs. F. L. Bragg, Oshawa; Mrs. Henry Jones, New York; Mrs. James MeHolme, Mr. Renno Bebee, Morrish.

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, Thursday, February 17, 1927

MARRIAGES

BRAGG - RICKARD - At the Parsonage, Newcastle, on Monday, February 14, by Rev. E. B. Cooke, Wesley D. Bragg, Bowmanville, and Edna V. E. Rickard, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. P. Rickard, Newcastle.

The Newcastle Independent, Newcastle, Ontario, Canada, Thursday, July 31, 1930

NEWCASTLE

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Baskerville, Newcastle, announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Marion Henrietta, to Mr. Arthur C. Bragg of Newcastle, son of Mrs. Bragg and the late Mr. Samuel Bragg, the marriage to take place quietly in August.

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, Thursday, August 14, 1930

MARRIAGES

BRAGG - BASKERVILLE - At the United Church Parsonage, Newtonville, on Tuesday, August 12th, 1930, Marion Henrietta, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse J. Baskerville, Newcastle, and Arthur Charles, son of Mrs. Bragg and the late Samuel Bragg, of Newcastle, Rev. Thos. Wallace officiating.

The Newcastle Independent, Newcastle, Ontario, Canada, Thursday, August 21, 1930

SHOWERED BY FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

About a week before the marriage of Miss Marion Baskerville to Mr. Arthur Bragg, residents of Brown's and Lake Shore schools sections, to the number of about sixty, gathered on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Baskerville and showered the popular bride-to-be with a choice selection of miscellaneous articles, accompanied by many expressions of congratulations and good wishes. Lunch was served and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all present. About a week previous to this Miss Baskerville was also the recipient of a shower of silver and pink crystal ware from recent graduates of Bowmanville Hospital and the present

Edwin Charles "E. C." Hoar Death Record.

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, Thursday, September 10, 1942

MRS. S. S. BRAGG OBSERVES 90th BIRTHDAY

Another Newcastle lady, Mrs. S. S. Bragg, attained nonagenarin standing on Sept. 3rd, which was her 90th birthday. With her to celebrate the occasion were her daughters, Miss Rowena Bragg, who lives with her mother, and Mrs. E. C. Hoar, Newcastle, also her sister, Mrs. Armstrong, Toronto. Several friends called to extend their felicitations and Mrs. Bragg also received a number of congratulatory cards including one from the W. A. of Newcastle United Church. Birthday greetings were received too from Mrs. Bragg's son, Mr. Arthur Bragg, and his wife, the former Miss Marion Baskerville, and their two sons, Ranier, Alta. Large bouquets of gladioli and other flowers, tributes from local friends, adorned the house for the birthday occasion and the week following. Mrs. Bragg was the former Miss Ellen Abbey who was born at Charlecote in the neighborhood of Morrish church, east of Newtonville, and afterwards lived in Newcastle with her mother. She became the second wife of Samuel Smale Bragg of Providence, who died in 1925. After leaving the farm Mrs. Bragg and family bought a piece of land in Newcastle from Mrs. Jno. Douglas and built a nice, modernly equipped house on the property on Mill St. north, the first in that particular section of the village. Mrs. Ernest Haigh built a new house to the south and became next door neighbor.

Ellen Jane (Abbey) Bragg Death Record.

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, November, 1943

NEWCASTLE NONAGENARIAN PASSES

Mrs. Ellen Bragg, widow of the late Samuel Smale Bragg, Providence, died in Oshawa Hospital Oct. 31, in her 92nd year. She had been taken to the hospital and operated on for bowel trouble which had come on suddenly a little over a week before. Although the necessary operation was performed the effect seemed to be too much for her advanced age. She was the second wife of Samuel S. Bragg and before her marriage was Miss Ellen Abbey, Newcastle. Her husband died in 1925 and after some time Mrs. Bragg returned to Newtonville with her son, Arthur and daughter, Rowena. They bought a lot from the John Douglas property on Mill St. North and built a fine modern house on it for their future home. In the summer of 1942 Mrs. Bragg celebrated her 90th birthday and received a number of callers and many tokens of respect and affection. Throughout her life she was much attached to the Church, helped its religious and social enterprises and entered into its spiritual blessings. She reared her family in a warm Christian atmosphere and early brought them under the influence of the Church and its divine ministry. She is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. E. C. Hoar and Miss Rowena Bragg, Newcastle, and her son, Arthur, Ranier, Alberta.

   

Joseph William Gordon and Martha Ann Bragg Marriage Record.

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, Thursday, July 24, 1930

OBITUARY.

Wesley D. Bragg, Bowmanville

An esteemed and honored member of the Shaw's community. which has of late lost so heavily of its man power, passed away early Saturday morning, July 12^th, in the person of Wesley Dobson Bragg, elder son of the late Samuel Bragg of Providence. He had been in poor health for some time and for over eleven months had been confined to his bed, attended by his devoted wife, formerly Miss Edna Rickard, assisted by his daughters, Misses Beatrice and Grace, when at home from their school duties. The late Mr. Bragg’s first wife was Miss Amelia Osborne who predeceased him a little more than three years ago. To them were born three daughters, Mrs. Howard Allin, Newcastle, and Misses Beatrice and Grace Bragg. Mr. Bragg farmed for a while on the home farm, Providence, and then moved on the Bellwood farm which he purchased from Mr. Wm. Jackson. He was very successful and when he finally sold the farm he purchased and moved into the brick house adjoining the estate of his uncle, Mr. T. C. Bragg, Shaw’s. Here his energy and industry found scope in caring for the few acres of orchard and small fruits which he cultivated and cared for with the most modern and scientific methods, and in modernizing the house and outbuildings. As a result of his ideals and his labours to bring then to realization there are few more productive places to be found anywhere or few better equipped country homes. But the making of a good home for himself and those dependent upon him was only secondary to his zeal for the Kingdom of God and his life long principles of putting first things first. In early life he identified himself with the Church, first at Providence and then at Newcastle and there never was a time as long as health permitted when Wesley Bragg could not be counted on to do his stare and generally more. He delighted to serve his Master whether in the management of the affairs of the church, teaching in Sunday School or singing in the choir. At the time of his death he was a member of the Committee of Stewards and therefore of the Official Board of the United Church, Newcastle, and until he asked to be relieved through illness was Chairman of the Committee of Stewards. His pastor, Rev. W. P. Rogers, conducted the service at the house, assisted by Rev. Roy H. Rickard, Oakwood, cousin of Mrs. Bragg, who offered prayer and sang “Does Jesus Care?”. A great concourse of friends and relatives from the immediate neighborhood and from many points beyond were present to show their sympathy for the bereaved widow and family and their regards for the deceased. Besides the members of the family already mentioned, the late Mr. Bragg is survived by one full sister, Mrs. Jos. Gordon of Manitoba; his step-mother, Mrs. S. S. Bragg; his brother, Arthur, and two sisters, Mrs. E. C. Hoar and Miss Rowena Bragg, all of Newcastle.

   

Arthur Charles Bragg and Marion Henrietta Baskerville Marriage Record.

The Winnipeg Free Press, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Monday, June 14, 1954

Former Principal Of Normal School J. W. Gordon Dies

Joseph William Gordon, 85, of 288 Niagara street, died Sunday in his home. Mr. Gordon was born in Tweed, Ont., and came west in 1892. He served as Methodist lay preacher in Wawanesa, Man., district for a time. He attended Brandon, Man., Normal school and taught at Arden and Souris, Man. He was appointed to school inspectoral staff of the Manitoba department of education in 1910. He was posted for a time at Morden, Man. and later at Manitou where he was appointed as principal of Manitou Normal school. In 1931 he was transferred to Winnipeg and did inspectoral work in the Kildonan area. He retired in 1938. He was past master and life member of Manitou lodge No. 30 of the Masonic order, the School Masters club, the Mentor's club and was for many years active in the Manitoba Educational association. Surviving are his wife Bernie and three daughters Ethel, Mr. S. N. McElheran and Mrs. G. E. Weightman. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the A. B. Gardiner funeral home, Dr. W. E. Donnelly officiating. Burial will be in Chapel Lawn memorial gardens.

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, December, 1963

HOAR - At Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, on Tuesday, December 3rd, 1963, Helena Mary Bragg, Newcastle, aged 73 years, wife of the late Edwin Charles Hoar, dear mother of Harold, Toronto; Frank, Newcastle, and Ted, Bowmanville. Resting at the Mosrris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville. Service in the Chapel on Froday at 2 p.m. Cremation, Toronto Crematorium. In lieu of flowers donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. 49-1

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, August 9, 1989

The Newcastle Independent

Birthday greetings to Philip Cunningham, Michael Pearce, Sharon Head, Kelly Powell and to Miss Rowena Bragg who will be 99 years young on August 10. Miss Bragg is a resident of Marnwood House, Nursing Home, Bowmanville.

The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Ontario, Canada, February, 1995

BRAGG - Rowena Jane. At Marnwood Lifecare Centre on Saturday, February 11, 1995. Rowena Jane Bragg aged 104 years. Dear sister of the late Wesley, Martha, Elizabeth, Helena and Arthur. Daughter of the late Samuel Smale and Ellen Bragg. Dear aunt of Beatrice Campbell, Harold, Frank and Ted Hoar and great-aunt of Heather Griffin. Rested at the Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home from 10 a.m. Tuesday. Funeral service was held in the chapel 11 a.m. Tuesday. Cremation.

The following nine pages of recollections and thoughts were compiled by Rowena Jane Bragg, who died February 11, 1995, at Marnwood Lifecare Centre, Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada, at age 104. Some mention is made of the Abbey branch. This information was forwarded by Eleanor Whyley, a descendant of Lucinda Bradley.