Biographical Sketch of Andreas L. Sproul
The well known representative of business in Ontario, whose name initiates this paragraph is a man of enterprise and intelligence, being at the present time the incumbent of the post office, where he has served the interests of the people since March 20, 1899, and has demonstrated, as also, in all his career, his ability, faithfulness, and integrity. Mr. Sproul was born in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, on February 18, 1863, being the son of Samuel and Mary (Litch) Sproul. He was favored with a good education from the common schools and at the age of fourteen went to sea, and at the age of seventeen years he was promoted to the position of captain, his vessel being the David J. Adams, plying between Digby and Boston. Later, he and his brother purchased the same vessel and rechristened it the Annie M. Sproul, having a sister of that name. The brother still owns and operates the vessel. At the age of twenty-three our subject sold his interest in the ship and came west to Grant County, Oregon, arriving there in the spring of 1887. He located near Dayville and went into the sheep and horse business, which he continued uninterruptedly until 1895. At that date he sold his sheep, but still owns a hand of horses. He had acquired real estate interests in various places in Malheur County, and has made this County his home since 1892.
On March of, 1893, Mr. Sproul took to himself a wife, the lady being Miss Ella, daughter of Lewis and Martha Dale, of Missouri. Mrs. Sproul was teaching in Caldwell, Idaho, previous to her marriage. In 1894 Mr. Sproul removed with his family to Ontario and there opened the Ontario Livery and Feed Stable, which he successfully operated until 1899, when he sold, being appointed postmaster at that time. Mr. Sproul was one of the locaters of the Owyhee ditch, being one of the incorporators of the company and filled the office of director until he sold his interests. He owns considerable real estate in Ontario, and also improved property and is one of the prominent men of the town, being always interested and active in political matters. He has served as councilman of the town and at the present time has received the nomination on the Republican ticket as sheriff of the County and he is well liked and highly esteemed wherever he is known. Mr. and Mrs. Sproul have one child, Harold.
Reference : An Illustrated history of Baker, Grant, Malheur and Harney Counties: with a brief outline of the early history of the state of Oregon. Chicago: Western Historical Publishing Co., 1902.
Humphrey Funeral Home A.W.Miles Chapel Limited
Obituary for Kathleen Litch (nee Dunlop)
Kathleen passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, 21 March 2013, after welcoming her 100th Spring. She was born in Brandon, Manitoba to Stanley and Lola (ONeill) Dunlop.
Devoted sister to the late Bill. Predeceased by her husband, Richard, after seventy-four years together.Proud graduate of the University of Manitoba BSc H.E. summa cum laude.
She leaves a large appreciative family - children Dr. Stanley Litch (Elizabeth Duggan), Sally Beattie (Giles Meikle) and Shirley Mercer (Jim), ten grandchildren and eleven, soon-to-be twelve, great- grandchildren, as well as a multitude of family which she reckons up by dozens (G&S HMS Pinafore).
Halifax Herald
November 19, 1973CLEMENTSVALE - Leonard Haven Wright, 86, of Clementsvale, died Sunday at Mountain Lee Lodge, Bridgetown.
Born at Clementsvale, he was a son of the late Alonzo and Bertha (Sproule) Wright. He was a mason by trade.
Surviving besides his wife, the former Bessie Sproule, are two daughters, May (Mrs. John Hubley), Saint John, N.B.; Marion (Mrs. Lawrence Amero), Clementsvale; five sons, Corey, Hamilton, Ont.; Vernon, Clementsport; Frank, Kingston; Harold, Annapolis Royal; Hartley, Clementsvale; 14 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
77546. Vernon James Edward Wright
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
January 3, 1994WRIGHT, Vernon J.E. (Friday) - 78, Clementsport, Annapolis County, died December 30, 1993, at home. Born in Clementsvale, he was a son of the late Leonard and Bessie (Sprowl) Wright.
He was a veteran of the Second World War serving overseas with the West Nova Scotia Regiment. He was a lifetime member of Royal Canadian Legion, Clementsport. He was employed at CFB Cornwallis for 33 years before retirement in 1980.
He is survived by his wife, the former Margaret Berry; three sons, Jack, Rick, both of Clementsport; Steve, Edmonton; two sisters, May Hubley, Saint John, N.B.; Marion Amero, Clementsvale; three brothers, Hartley, Clementsvale; Frank, Greenwood; Harold, Saint John; three grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Corey. No visitation by request.
The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star
August 21, 1999WRIGHT, Harold Eugene - 70, Saint John, N.B. died August 14, 1999, in Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Clementsvale, Annapolis Co., he was a son of the late Leonard and Bessie (Sproule) Wright, Clementsvale.
He worked for many years at the Cornwallis Naval Base and 18 years at the Annapolis Royal High School as a janitor. After his retirement, he moved to Saint John, N.B.
Surviving are common-law wife, Mary LaKing; daughter, Valerie Vinneau, Bathurst, N.B.; sons, Brian, Darrell, Wayne, Michael, all of Digby; stepdaughter, Brenda LaKing, McAdam, N.B.; sisters, Mae Hubley, Saint John, N.B.; Marion Amero, Bear River East, Annapolis Co.; brothers, Hartley, Clementsvale; Frank, Greenwood; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his second wife, Marie; infant daughter, Darlene; brothers, Corey (Hamilton, Ont.); Vernon (Clementsport); grandson, Jamie Edward Wright (Saint John, N.B.); nephew, James Wright (Greenwood); infant niece, Brenda Wright (Clementsvale).
Partial obituary found online
NEISH, Muriel Louisa- 96, Mountain Lea Lodge, Bridgetown, formerly of Karsdale, Annapolis Co., passed away Friday, February 2, 2001, in the lodge. Born in ... , she was a daughter of the late Ralph Ruthvin and Cora Belle (Halliday) Bohaker. She was an active Anglican all her life and supported her husband in his ministry. She played the organ at the various parishes at which her husband served. She was an organist for 70 years for which she received a plaque in her honor.
The Times Colonist
June 23, 2010GRAHAM, Kathleen C. Family and many friends regret the passing of Kathleen C. Graham (nee Bohaker) whose death in Victoria, BC, on June 19, 2010 at the age 91.
Predeceased by her parents Ralph and Cora (Halliday) Bohaker; sister, Muriel Neish and brothers, Harold and Smith Bohaker.
Lovingly remembered by her sister Gwendolyn Doyle of Victoria, BC, as well as many nieces and nephews across Canada and USA.