Dossier 9 - Holgate, Charles Arthur/Myrtle Alice Holgate

Charles Arthur Holgate was born on September 22, 1892 in Huntingdon Township, Hastings County. He was the son of Charles Herbert Holgate and Della Haight. Mr. Holgate was a miller in Cannifton where he lived most of his life. He married Myrtle Alice Winsor on December 29, 1915 in Sidney, Hastings County. He was a member of St. Marks United Church in Cannifton. He died on May 18, 1976.

Myrtle Alice Windsor was born on May 28, 1893 at Oak Lake, the daughter of Bidwell Windsor and Lily Sarles. She was educated at Marsh Hill School and Stirling High School. Myrtle was organist at Carmel United Church, west of Stirling, for two years. She was married to Charles Arthur Holgate on December 29, 1915 in Sidney, Hastings County. They set up a grist and saw mill in Cannifton in 1921, selling it in 1953. In 1962 Mrs. Holgate became a charter member of the United Church Women. She died on November 11, 1977.