Archie Himes Coleman
ID # 152, (1902-1966)
| Father | Alven Coleman (1868-1936) |
| Mother | Lavinia Emma Himes (1871-1960) |
| Birth | Archie Himes Coleman was born on 24 February 1902 at Galt, Ontario. |
| Marriage | He married Eleanor Harvie Buchanan, daughter of Harvie Buchanan and Margaret Elizabeth Harper, on 16 October 1937 at Wesley United Church, Galt, Ontario. According to the marriage book for Wesley United Church, Galt, to be found at the United Church Archives in Toronto, the license number for their marriage was J28404. The witnesses were Florence H. Goudy and H.B. Coleman. Mrge reg. 025579-37 Galt, Waterloo Co. Archie Himes Coleman, 35, bachelor, office clerk, United Church. Born and residing Galt. Parents Alven Coleman and Lavinia Himes. Eleanor Harvie Buchanan, 32, spinster, office clerk, United Church. Born Glen Morris, residing Galt. Parents Harvie Buchanan and Margaret Harper. Witnesses Florence Goudy and H. B. Coleman, both of Galt. On 16 October 1937, by Howard L. Roberts, United Church. |
| Death | He died on 20 April 1966 at Galt at age 64. |
| Burial | He was buried at Section 4, Mountview Cemetery, Galt. |
| Note | He Birth reg. 043361-02 Galt, Waterloo Co. Archie Himes Coleman born 24 Feb, 1902. Parents Alven Coleman and Lavinia Himes. The residence is given as West Main St. The father is a painter. Delivered by Dr. Wardlaw. Informant Alven Coleman Archie was known all his life as 'Art'. He began his working life with the CNR freight office in Galt at the station on Concession Street. He worked with the CNR in Stratford and Windsor and then left the railway and went to work for General Motors at Pontiac. He was there when the stock market crashed in 1929. He was out of work for much of the depression, but finally was employed as book keeper at Canada Machinery in Galt where he worked for the rest of his life. |
| Last Edited | 31 Dec 2020 |