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[Welland Tribune November 23, 1951]
Representatives of a score of organizations as well as a large number of private citizens joined in funeral services yesterday afternoon to pay an impressive tribute to the memory of Dr, William Kirk Colbeck, an outstanding citizen who not only achieved high honors in his chosen profession but also unselfishly devoted his talents and energy to community betterment.
Many walks of life were represented in the large number who attended services at Central United Church and the hundreds of citizens who passed by the bier while Dr Colbeck’s remains lay in state at the church from 11am yesterday until 1;30 pm.
Dr Colbeck died at his home on Parkway early Tuesday after suffering a seizure early in July.
Many of the organizations with which Dr. Colbeck had been connected during his long and eventful life attended the services in a body. Included were the Welland County General Hospital Medical association; nurses’ groups including nurses who had been employed at the Colbeck Clinic through the years, special duty nurses, members of the Victorian Order of Nurses and the Welland and District Health Unit, both of which Dr. Colbeck assisted in establishing in Welland, and nurses of the Welland County General hospital; members of the city council and officials; and members of the arena board.
Other organizations represented included the Welland branch of the Canadian Legion, of which he was a life member; a group of the 98th Battalion which he joined early in World War I; the Welland-Crowland Health and Recreation association which raised money for the arena, the Welland-Crowland Health Welfare council and the Sunshine Club, which he helped to found.
Services were conducted by Rev. F.R. Hendershot, pastor of Central United church, assisted by Archdeacon, A.H. Davis, padre of the Welland branch of the legion.’
“We have come here today,” said MR Hendershot in a heartfelt eulogy,”to pay tribute to a man, who in an eventful life became one of first citizens of this city, a man whose life was marked by unselfish devotion for the good of his fellows. The impact of his life in this community,” he said, will never be forgotton.”
Reviewing his life history, Mr Hendershot observed he received many well deserved honors in many fields climaxed by the award of the MBE in the king’s honor list in June 1943 for his patriotic and philanthropic services.
“Throughout the community,” said the speaker,” the news of Dr Colbeck’s passing brought regret.”
“Not the least of those who mourn his death,’he continued, “are those who came to him for medical service. He gave of himself unstintingly to his patients.
Mr Hendershot stated that since his death a veteran told of one incident which was typical of Dr. Colbeck. Called in to greet a child of a veteran, the deceased on one critical night stayed by the child all night until the crisis had passed. He knew at the time that he could not expect to receive a cent from the child’s father.
Mr Hendershot continued that Dr. Colbeck was closely related with many young doctors to whom he was always ready to give guidance and counsel. In this connection however, he stated he gained more than he received by getting a fresh approach to problems.
“It is for this man that we gather here today to pay tribute to his devotion and unselfish service to this community and to mankind. Words are inadequate to state the debt we owe, but the floral tributes, the richly deserved eulogy in the press and this gathering are testimony to the high regard in which this man of good works is held in this community.
Pall bearers were all members of the medical profession, Dr. S.V. Railton, Dr.L.W.S. Sturgeon, Dr. Malcolm MacLean. Dr. T.E. Briant, Dr. A.L. Purdon, Dr. F.C. Myers.
City police and provincial police provided an escort for the lengthy funeral cortege to Fonthill cemetery where interment took place. There archdeacon A.H. Davis delivered a prayer and Mr. Hendershot conducted the committal service.
At the church the flag-draped casket was framed in a mass of floral tributes. With tokens of esteem and respect from the director of nurses and the nursing staff of the Welland General hospital graduate nurses of the old Welland nursing school and employees, the 98th Battalion association, Welland-Crowland Welfare council, officers of the 98th Battalion, private duty nurses, board and staff of the Welland and District Health unit, members of the Independent Order of Foresters, Welland-Crowland arena board and friends, Welland County Medical society, Ontario Society of Radiographers, Welland County General hospital medical staff, Victorian Order of Nurses, officers and members of the Ontario Medical Association,B company of 98th Battalion association, Sunshine Club.
[Welland Tribune November 20, 1951]
Dr. William Kirk Colbeck, M.B.E., a distinguished leader in his profession and a citizen whose name had been synonymous with many good works died early this morning at his home on Parkway.
Illness forced Dr. Colbeck to remain away from his office early in June and later in the same month he suffered a stroke.. He received treatment at the Welland County General hospital and in Toronto and was brought home from Toronto a little over a week ago.
Dr. Colbeck began his practice in Welland 45 years ago. From that time until his illness this year he never ceased to plan and work for community betterment. The story of his life not only reveals high honors from his profession but uncovers chapter after chapter of humanitarian and welfare efforts.
It was typical that in the months just before he was stricken he had succeeded in bringing about organization of a two-county commission set up study and plans to handle the traffic and dockage problems the area would face with the completion of the St Lawrence Seaway and the shipping of ore from Labrador through the Welland Canal.
Dr. Colbeck was a soldier and patriot. The flag at the Welland Canadian Legion of which he was a former president and life member was lowered to half mast when his death was received.
FUNERAL THURSDAY
The Funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon, with services at Central United
Church at 2 o’clock. The body will rest at the H.L. Cudney Funeral Chapel, 241 West Main street until Thursday morning. The casket will remain open in the church from 11am Thursday until 1;30 pm. Rev. F. R. Hendershot, pastor of Central United will officiate at the service and interment will take place at Fonthill cemetery.
Dr. Colbeck pioneered in radiology and suffered the loss of fingers while working with x-ray in 1906? When equipment was not available for measuring exposure. He was always abreast of modern techniques in the medical profession.
The dean of doctors labored unceasingly for improved equipment and modern hospital and lived to see many of the policies…….
Young men in the profession considered it a privilege to work under him and gain benefit from his experience and guidance.
FOUNDED VON HERE
One of his most notable accomplishments in Welland was the formation of the organization that brought establishment of the Victorian Order of Nurses. He was a charter member of the VON and chairman of the medical board Members of the executive declared today that it was only through the efforts of Dr, Colbeck that the VON came to Welland.
AWARDED MBE
He received the MBE (member of the Order of the British Empire) in the King’s birthday honor list of June 2, 1943 for patriotic and philanthropic work to climax a long list of honors since he started to practice in Welland in 1906.
At that time Wellanders generally acknowledged the distinction as richly deserved recognition of his services to his fellow man and the country in fields embracing his profession, public service, humanitarian and the national interest.
He was a life member of the Toronto Academy of Medicine, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons,, member of the Buffalo Academy of medicine, Fellow of the Radiological Society of America, past president of the Ontario Medical Association and a member of the Canadian Medical association.
Dr, Colbeck was born in Colbeck, Ont son of Holden S. and Margaret Mckinley Colbeck on Dec 7, 1877. He received his early education in Orangeville schools and following graduation from the University of Toronto, took post-graduate studies in Leeds, England and Berlin. Prior to coming to Welland in 1906 he practiced for two years at Grand Valley Ontario.
WOUNDED OVERSEAS
A veteran of the First World War, Dr Colbeck served as captain of the 98th Battalion and proceeded overseas to the 5th Canadian Field Ambulance. He was wounded at Passchendaele.
He was a life member of the Canadian Legion and was president of the Welland branch in 1936. That same year he was honored with the presidency of the Ontario Medical Association.
In 1936 he was awarded the King George Jubilee Medal.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
He was a former medical officer of health for Welland and adjoining Crowland township and ever since he began his practice was interested in civic affairs. He organized the Welland-Crowland Health League which later became the Welland-Crowland Welfare Council. He campaigned for many years for a recreational centre and was a member of the Welland-Crowland Health and Recreation Association which raised funds for the Welland-Crowland arena. First plans for which included a recreation centre, which had to be debted because of the cost As a member of the Health League he aided in the establishment of craft work which proved highly popular and later indicating his interest in recreation for older people was instrumental in the founding of a Sunshine Club for people past middle age.
He had always been a strong supporter in the construction of an armories in Welland and played a leading role in exacting a promise from Federal authorities to start construction of an armoury building in Welland when such work was undertaken by the government.
Indicative of the way in which he took his many honors was his reaction to the award of the MBE. He commented at the time that he was deeply grateful for the honor but strongly felt the award really belonged to and was meant for those people of Welland who have worked so earnestly and faithfully in worthwhile enterprises and who have tolerated me as a ‘director of traffic”.
Mr. B. Betler, the president speaking for all the members of the Sunshine Club of Welland
And the vicinity, said this morning ‘ we feel so deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Colbeck, our friend and founder. Just two years ago this month he organized our Sunshine Club which has met each Wednesday afternoon since in the Merritt room of the Barclay hotel, bringing much pleasant fellowship into so many of the lives of the community’s older citizens. Dr Colbeck was a close and interested friend of each of the group and derived much pleasure from their company.
LEGION MOURNS
President A.B. McPherson of Welland Canadian legion paid the following tribute to Dr. Colbeck:
Welland Canadian Legion mourns the loss of a gallant physician and surgeon and former Legion president in the death of Dr. Colbeck. He attended the wounded on the battlefield in the First World War and here at home attended with rare self sacrifice the ailing and wounded of the Second World War.
…..Legionnaires will long recall his service to his fellow soldiers on the battlefield and the world about him here will also recall is gallant self sacrifices labors in medical research, research in medicine and healing which reflected his deep abiding love of his fellow men.
In a tribute headed,”Honoured by Two Kings”, Percy Ghent, the editor of the Canadian X-Ray Newsletter, wrote of Dr. Colbeck, after meeting him at a Niagara Falls conference.
Your editor carried away from the conference no brighter memories than those of several meetings with Dr. Colbeck, a faithful friend his kindly and constructive relations with other radiographers, both before and after their organization into provincial groups or the Dominion society.
His long and faithful service in the x-ray field, his kindly and constructive relations with other workers in that field have earned for Dr. Colbeck a host of friends among radiologists and technicians.
John Fraser was born in March 14 or 16, 1806 in Finwick Kirk, Ayrshire Scotland. His father was William Fraser and his mother Abigail Stewart, his father’s second wife.
Dr Fraser graduated from Glasgow College of Physicians and surgeons at age 19, in June 1825. He enjoyed a large medical practice in Ayr, Doune and Perthshire for 12 years before coming to America. He was also very active in politics..
He came to Canada in 1837. He settled on the townline between Pelham and Thorold. He lived with Israel Bradshaw and John McKinly. He never married. He later moved to Fonthill and lived and practiced in his home on Haist Street and Canboro. The house is still standing at 1 Haist Street.
By 1854, he was chosen Liberal candidate for Welland County. He served one term in Parliament. In 1867 he was nominated as candidate in Monck, but it was won by L. McCallem.
Dr. Fraser held many positions, he was on examining board of physicians for Canada, district surgeon for the militia, warden of the county in 1856 when county buildings were created. He took active part in securing the location of the county town at Welland. He was member of the Presbyterian church and member of the Masonic Fraternity.
Dr Fraser was associated with many Drs. In their early careers—Dr, Comfort, Dr De La Mater, Dr. Burgar, and DR. Hansler.
Dr Fraser died at his residence October 7, 1882 and is buried in the Fonthill cemetery. His funeral was attended by 2200 people and led by the Crowland Band.
Fraser Street in Welland was named after Dr. John Fraser.
[Pelham This Week, Wednesday, March 17,1993]
By Shirley Ruth May
Fonthill’s First Physician was well-liked
John Fraser, Fonthill’s first Doctor, was born of his mother after she was in her coffin.
His mother, Abigail Stewart of Ayrshire, Scotland, was 15 when she sickened and was pronounced dead. A grave was dug, a wooden coffin was built and her grieving family had her body prepared for burial.
The coffin was closed, nailed shut, and loaded onto the horsedrawn wagon serving as a hearse. The cortege was about to start for the cemetery when suddenly an old family servant arrived from a distance and asked to take one last loving look at the child she had nursed.
In deference to the woman, the coffin was opened. The servant, bent to kiss the dear face only to find an unexpected warmth in the supposedly dead body. She threw up her hands, exclaiming, “My God, would you bury my darling alive?”
Shock and disbelief rippled through the assembled crowd. A mirror was brought and held to the girl’s lips. Sure enough, a faint moisture was detected. Immediate steps were taken to resuscitate the girl who years later, was to become John Fraser’s mother.
Abigail Stewart married William Fraser, a widower with 14 children. John was her seventh child. He was born in Ayrshire, Scotland in Marchbank House, on March 14,1806.
At a very tender age he chose medicine as a career, perhaps because of his mother’s near burial because of a medical misdiagnosis. At age 19 he graduated from the Glasgow College of Surgeons. Sometime after 1828, he came to Fonthill.
Dr. Fraser was well-liked by his patients because, in addition to being a good physician, he had a chronic disregard of having his accounts collected. Although he left a comfortable property when he died it is estimated he lost five times that amount through uncollected accounts.
A bachelor, he was liked socially because of his love of congenial company and respected politically because of his hard good sense, frankness in speaking, and sterling integrity.
Besides running a busy medical practice, he found time to become a member of the examining board of physicians for Canada and district surgeon of the sedentary militia. He was warden of Welland County when the county buildings were erected. He was the first reeve of Pelham after the separation of counties in 1850. He was an elected Member of Parliament.
He was president of the Welland Herald (the forerunner of the Welland Tribune) published in Fonthill from 1854-1863.
On Oct. 7, 1882, Dr Fraser died at his Fonthill residence.
[The Peoples Press, Aug. 7, 1906]
Dr. John Fraser may be styled the father of the County of Welland, as a separate municipal organization. He was elected to represent the County of Welland in the Parliament of Canada in 1854, and took a leading part in securing municipal separation from Lincoln and in locating the seat of the new county town at Welland. He was the first Warden of the County of Welland, and laid the cornerstone of the court house, on Friday, the 16th day of July 1856. His name is inscribed on the tablet above the main door of the Courthouse, with the councilors of the day.
Dr. Frazer was born in Ayrshire, Scotland on March 14, 1806, and died at Fonthill, Ont. On Oct 7, 1882. He never married.
Dr. Comfort was born on the family homestead in North Pelham on October 23, 1822.
His grandfather Robert E. Comfort purchased a hundred acres from David Secord, land bound by Cream St.,Tice Road, Metler Road, A house and barn were built about 1857.
William Comfort went to local schools. He taught school, then attended Western Reserve College in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1854 he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, 1855 received an M.D. He then came to Fonthill and practiced with Dr. John Fraser. He then returned to Western Reserve University to receive a Master Of Arts degree in 1866.
Dr. Comfort then moved to Fenwick, lived in the Diffin Hotel. It still stands on corner of Church and Canboro roads. He was here in 1878.
Dr. Comfort married Margaret Melissa Falconer from East Oxford county They were married April 12, 1859. She was age 36.
They had 3 children. Helen Newell Comfort born April 14,1866 became wife of Rev. J.M. Cameron. She died January 21,1920 and is buried in the North Pelham Cemetery.
Second daughter was Catherine Elizabeth Comfort born August 5, 1861, died February 4, 1921 and is buried in the North Pelham Cemetery.
The third daughter was Grace comfort born August 1,1864, died June 1, 1940 and is buried in the North Pelham cemetery.
His wife Margaret Comfort died June 12, 1872 and is buried in the North Pelham Cemetery.
Dr. Comfort married Azuba Catharine Hutt from Dunnville on October 16, 1877. They had 3 children.
Earle Hampden Comfort born January 1, 1879, died Jan. 22, 1949, buried in North Pelham Cemetery
Edna Eleanor Comfort born 1881 and Echo Elmer born 1882.
Azuba Catharine Comfort was born Aug 28, 1849 and died June 4, 1921. and is buried in North Pelham Cemetery.
Later in his life Dr. Comfort moved back to the North Pelham homestead and practiced there. He was appointed Medical officer of health
The Comfort maple, about 500 years old was donated to the conservation authority by Dr Comfort’s daughter Miss Edna Comfort.
The family was of United Empire Loyalists from New York State. Dr Comfort’s father donated the land for the First Presbyterian church and Dr. Comfort donated the land for the manse before his death.
Dr. Comfort’s parents were John Book Comfort (1796-1879) and Elizabeth Mingle Comfort (1795-1872)
William Mingle Comfort M.A. M.D. born Oct 23,1822, died Oct 23, 1899. He died of heart failure and is buried in the North Pelham Cemetery.
Dr. J.W. Schooley was the first doctor to practice in Welland. He was born in 1837 Bertie township.
Asa Schooley, Dr. Schooley’s grandfather came to Canada from New Jersey in 1788 as United Empire Loyalist. Asa was given a crown grant of 200 acres, located where Cherry Hill Golf course is . His son Benjamin married and had 12 children, one of whom became a doctor. Dr. J.W. Schooley was born March 29,1837. He became a teacher, taught in Port Colborne, Gravelly Bay, Drummondville High School and became an inspector of schools. In 1858
He entered Medical school in Toronto, also attended medical school in Vermont, returned to medical school in Toronto and graduated in 1863. He came to Welland, then spent 18 months practicing medicine in Minnesota. In 1863 Welland had about 900 residents.
In 1863 Dr. Schooley married Sarah E. Baxter, born in 1837, from Bertie. They had two daughters. Elizabeth born 1868 and Maude born February 17, 1872.
Elizabeth J. Schooley married William James Elliott June 13, 1896 in Welland. He was a lawyer, they settled in Toronto.
Alice Maude Schooley married Edwin Norton Gunsanlus July 6, 1910. He was a member of the United States Consulate.
An adopted son, Roy Dunlop Schooley born April 13, 1889. He married Flora M. Schooley born in Pennsylvania in 1887. In 1930 they were living in Pennsylvania.
Dr. J.W. Schooley served on the public and high school boards, he was a coroner, medical officer of health and physician to the Welland county jail.
He had an assistant Dr. J. Kennedy in 1877 and then joined by Dr. Burgar.
1899-1902 Dr, Schooley was an examiner for colleges of physicians and surgeons.
In 1879 Dr Schooley lived at 33 Fraser St. Welland. He built the Schooley Apartments on Division Street where he lived and practiced.
Dr. J.W. Schooley died June 4, 1907 in Welland of dilatation of the heart. His wife Sarah E. Baxter Schooley died May 26, 1907. She had paralysis. They died 9 days apart.
They are buried in Fairview Cemetery in Niagara Falls.
[Welland Tribune 1892]
Dr. Schooley—office and residence on Division street, Welland. Next east of Commercial Hotel. Specialties—Diseases of women and diseases of the chest.
[Welland Tribune 1903]
Dr. Schooley—office and residence , Division street, first door east of Roach’s hotel, Welland. Specialties: Diseases of women and diseases of the chest.
The Hanslers were pioneer families of Welland County. George Hansler was born on a ship, 1756, coming to America from Germany. The family lived in New Jersey. George fought in the American Revolution. He was a farmer and tanner. George came to Canada about 1786 as a United Empire Loyalist. He acquired crown land near Twelve Mile Creek. The original Hansler homestead was location of Bissell’s Hideaway, north side of Hansler Road.. The residence was built by Andrew Hansler in 1830, from solid brick made on the property. The Hansler cemetery was also on the property.
Andrew Hansler, son of George was a fruit farmer, deputy Reeve of Pelham. They had six children. John Emerson Hansler was born November 11, 1860. He attended Hansler School, Fonthill Grammer School and St Catharines Academy. He graduated from Toronto Medical School in 1883, He first practiced in Lynden then moved to Fonthill.
Dr Hansler may have practiced with Dr, Fraser then moved to the Willson home at 90 Canboro Road. He spent the remainder of his life here. The residence is still standing.
Dr, John Emerson Hansler married Wealthea Jane Davis Willson, a widow on September 15, 1890. She was born May 30, 1860 in Pelham
Wealthea died April 15, 1923 at age 62 of myocardial failure.
Dr. John Emerson Hansler died April 1, 1924 of myocardial failure.
He was born in Canboro township, Haldimand county on May 18,1849, was of United Empire Loyalist background. He attended local schools Smithville and Fonthill. He went two years to Victoria College Medical School in Toronto, graduating in 1876. Dr. Birdsall practiced in Tillsonburg for two years, then, in 1878 moved to Fenwick. Here he entered into partnership with Dr. H. R. Haney, however, Dr Haney died later that year and left Dr, Birdsall alone.
Dr Birdsall built his home about 1892 at 807 Canboro Road, Fenwick.. He practiced in Fenwick until 1907 then moved to Niagara Falls.
On October 15, 1871 Dr. Birdsall married Ella Hare, daughter of Captain Richard and M. (Claus) Hare, great granddaughter of Colonel Peter Hare and great granddaughter of Major Hare a member of Butler’s Rangers.Mrs Birdsall was also a great granddaughter of Laura Secord.
Dr. Birdsall’s parents were Andrew and Elizabeth (Scott) Birdsall. His grandfather Samuel Birdsall came from Pennsylvania, settled in Canboro. He owned 5000 acres, which had been purchased by Benjamin Canby, who got it from the Six Nations Indians.
Dr and Mrs Birdsall had four children. Claude Clare Birdsall born March 29, 1872, died April 10, 1872.
Lillian Edith Birdsall born May 21 1874, died 1881.
Lena Maude Birdsall born February 25,1878 died December 14, 1889 in Fenwick.
Laura Secord Birdsall born March 4, 1876 . She married Elmer Wilson Buck. They had 4 children, lived in Niagara Falls. Laura died December 8,1936 in Niagara Falls buried at Fairview cemetery.
Dr. Samuel Edsel Birdsall died December 13, 1919 of cerebral hemorrhage in Niagara Falls.
William Burgar was born May 27, 1840. Dr Burgar’s grandparents, Joseph and Anne Burgar came from New Jersey to Canada as United Empire Loyalists in about 1793.
In 1810 they purchased property, the present site of the Woodlawn cemetery, Welland. Original members of the family were buried here but when the third canal was built they were moved to Ridgeville.
Joseph Burgar fought in the War of 1812. For one winter the British troops were accommodated at the Burgar farm
George Burgar, son of Joseph was born on the farm in 1806. Two of his sons survived. J.H. Burgar, a druggist settled in Welland and his brother William a physician. Dr Burgar was tutored by Rev. John Stannage, the first minister of Holy Trinity Church. He attended Queens University and graduated from the faculty of medicine in 1868. He practiced with Dr. John Fraser in Fonthill. Dr. Burgar moved to Welland and established a practice. He enjoyed horseback ridng and trained hunting hounds. He once sold a horse to the Governor-General.
At one time he moved to Pennsylvania, where he invested in oil wells but returned to Welland.
He owned the Fortner house on Burgar Street in Welland. In 1889 he sold the house to Dr. Glasgow and moved to Niagara Falls. He operated a drug store. He was injured in a carriage overturn and did not work for two years. In 1899 Dr. Burgar returned to Welland and lived at 204 Niagara Street. He served on the school board, was a medical officer of health.
Dr. Burgar married Mary Lorinda Goss of Welland. She was born October 28, 1858 in Huron County. They were married September 22, 1876 in Welland. They had five children. Della D. Allie Burgar born 1879, died at age two of scarlet fever. Donna Burgar born July 18, 1877 became a nurse. Aubrey Frederick Burgar born September 18, 1882 became a civil engineer. He married Phoebe Ann Shipman August 1, 1903 in Brant.
Erskine Ollie Burgar born October 24, 1880 became an electrical engineer. He married Hazel Grace Gunn on July 8, 1914 in York. There is an indication that he lived in Chicago, U.S.
William Hamilton Burgar was born December 12,1885, he sold real estate in Welland and lived at 204 North Main. He enlisted in the infantry and became a lieutenant and served in France. He was injured. On October 19, 1918 he died of the Spanish influenza and is buried in the family plot in Ridgeville.
Dr. William Edmond Burgar died March 14, 1909. He had angina and died from a fatal seizure. He is buried in Ridgeville.
[Welland Tribune, 1891]
Dr. Howell, while driving up Division street Monday noon, had an exciting runaway experience. While he was driving past Dr. Hutton’s residence the shafts on the cutter dropped on the horse’s heels, frightening the animal, which bolted. The doctor hung on while the horse went over the bridge and up Ball street. When just opposite Mr. Swartz’s residence the doctor steered the horse into a tree and brought the cutter to a standstill, but the horse broke loose and ran some distance farther. The doctor was thrown out but beyond a severe shaking up received no serious injury. The cutter was damaged but the horse was unhurt.
[Welland Tribune, August 1903]
Dr. Howell and son Harry returned home on Saturday evening, after spending a couple of weeks in Muskoka. Mrs Howell and daughter Doris will remain in Muskoka till the end of the month.
[Welland Tribune, 1904]
Dr. J.H. Howell, M.B. Toronto University, M.C.P.S.O. Office and residence, corner Fraser and Bald Streets, west side Welland. Jail Surgeon County of Welland.
[Welland Tribune, 1909]
Applications were received from Drs Davis and Howell for the vacant office of medical health officer.
[Welland Tribune, 1921]
Dr. J.H. Howell, Welland—Office and residence, corner Bald and Fraser Sts. Opposite Presbyterian Church. Office hours 8 to 9a.m., 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m.
He was born January 20,1861. His father was Amos Howell of United Empire Loyalists. His mother was Catharine Kline from Germany. Jacob was raised on a farm on Foss Road, east of Haist Road., educated in Fonthill and Welland High school
Jacob taught school then attended Toronto School of Medicine.
Dr. Howell began practice with the firm of Burger & Howell in 1885. He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity. December 28, 1887 he married Julie Josephine Reekie, born 1859. She was from Shedden in Elgin county.
After a year, Dr. Howell left Welland to establish a practice in Shedden. Later he came back to Welland for the remainder of his life.
Dr Howell’s residence and office still stand on the north east corner of Bald and Fraser Streets in Welland. Dr. Howell was the jail surgeon and medical officer of health and served on the school board. He played an important roll in the construction of the Welland High and Vocational School. Later he served on the Ontario Committee for Crippled Children.
His children were James Harrison Howell born July 28,1892, he was a soldier in World War 1. He became a physician. On September 20, 1922 he married Lillie Isabel Murray in Frontenac. They lived in Galt.
Dr Howell’s daughter was Helen Doris Howell born January 29, 1898, another son was Frederick Howell born 1895.
Helen Doris Howell became a Doctor. She accompanied her father in a horse drawn cutter down the old feeder canal to see a patient of Dr. W.B. Hopkins of Wainfleet. After her father’s death Dr. Doris Howell carried on the family practice 1927-1938. She retired from general practice and became a pathologist. She moved to Galt. Dr. Doris Howell died August 9, 2005 in Cambridge Ontario.
Dr. Jacob Harrison Howell died in Welland of a Cerebral Hemorrhage on November 15,1924. He is buried in the Fonthill cemetery.
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