Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Thornburn, J. Lindsay |
Other Names |
Thornburn, Lindsay |
Born |
Nov. 29, 1910 |
Birthplace |
Bruce Township, Ontario |
Deceased |
April 13, 1995 |
Deceased |
Southampton, Ontario |
Father |
Horatio John Thornburn |
Mother |
Sarah Moore Kelso |
Spouse |
Berneldine ("Bernie") Chappell |
Education |
Lindsay attended public school and high school in Port Elgin, Ontario. He graduated from Stratford Normal School in 1931. He graduated with an honors degree in history and English from Queen's University in 1938. |
Occupation |
Commencing in 1931, Lindsay taught in rural schools for about five years. After graduating from Queen's University in 1938, Lindsay taught English, history and music at Port Elgin High School. He was also a keen photographer and he photographed many people and places in and around Bruce County for decades, including passport and wedding photographs. Many of his photographs of people and events were featured in The Port Elgin Times newspaper. Lindsay contributed to the community through involvement in various organizations. He was a life member of Port Elgin Lodge and a Past District Deputy Grand Master of the Masonic Order. He was a member and President of the Port Elgin Rotary Club. |
Places |
Lindsay was raised on the 10th Concession of Bruce Township. His family moved to Port Elgin in 1919. Cemetery: Sanctuary Park Cemetery, Port Elgin, Ontario. |
Titles & Honours |
The Queens Jubilee Medal was presented to Lindsay Thornburn in 1977 in recognition of his community service. |
Sources |
Sources: a) Bruce County Genealogical society surname collection obituaries; b) Birth Registration, 012110 Bruce Township, Ontario. |
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