Person:William Brears (1)

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William Samuel Brears
b.8 Mar 1866
d.13 Feb 1941
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  1. William Brears1884 - 1898
  2. Joseph Spence Brears1893 - 1968
  3. Latham Brears1896 - 1899
  4. William Brears1898 - 1904
  5. Spence Brears1902 - 1995
  6. James Latham Brears1904 - 1962
  7. Arthur Balfour Brears1905 - 1984
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Name William Samuel Brears
Gender Male
Birth? 8 Mar 1866
Marriage to Sarah Jane Spence
Occupation[1] Railwayman, farmer, store
Death? 13 Feb 1941
Burial? Fordwich Public Cemetery, Fordwich, Ont
Reference Number ARJG-33/EKW-23

William Brears was a railway man in Calgary Alberta. Before the Field tunnel was built, he had the good fortune to sutvive 2 run-away trains - both times having to jump for his life, suffering broken legs. He retired to Howick and bought his father-in-law's farm and Newbridge store. He was a Mason and Hon Honorary member of the Calgary Stampede. He organized the first United Co-op - their meetings held in the Newbridge store.

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