SEPTEMBER 14, 1938
First White Child Born on Sumas Dies
Death of Lou Chadsey Deprives Community Of Link With Old Pioneering Days
Oldtimers in Chilliwack and Sumas paid final tribute to one of their diminishing number Monday vhen they attended last rites for Louis Lafayette Chadsey, first white child born in the old colony of Sumas. Son of a pioneer family, "Lou," as he was known, collapsed Friday morning while engaged in survey work between the Kilgard brick plant and the company tunnel. Death was practically instantaneous. Because his varied pursuits and connections during his seventy years in the district had made him a figure of almost permanency, his death came as a shock to the district. Lived Near Millers Born on August 29, 1868, the deceased was the son of Mr.and Mrs. Chester Chadsey. Mr. C. Chadsey came across the Isthmus of Panama and went mining in the Cariboo before settling on a 600 acre farm at Sumas, not far from Millers Landing.
British Columbia was still a crown colony in those days. The deceased received his first schooling at the first school in this end of the valley at Sumas. He went to New Westminster to attend high school. He worked until 1899 on his 160 acre farm and became known throughout the district as one of the best of the early fanners. His stock and equipment was the best and was always kept neat and smart.
He was famous for growing the biggest and best of almost everything. His farm was a model. Livery Business In 1899 he moved to town and bought a livery business which he operated for several years. Selling out, he moved to the United States for a year or two and then returned to the old farm. He moved back to the city in 1911 and for several years operated a farm implement business here.
He was married in 1914 to Miss Mary Kipp. His occupation since that time has been unsettled. For almost half a century he was a member of Excelsior Lodge No. 7 I. O, and received a veteran's medal several years ago. He was a past grand master in the subordinate lodge and a past grand patriarch in the encampment branch. For many years he was organist in both branches, for although he had practically no musical training, he could play the three pieces required. Services were held from the Henderson Funeral Home Monday at two o'clock.
Rev. J. J. Smith son had charge of the service, with Rev. Dr.
J. H. White delivering the address. Dr. White, in speaking, referred to the fact that he knew the father of the deceased before the latter was born.
Pioneers As Pallbearers -- Excelsior lodge had charge of the funeral arrangements. Pall bearers were well known residents of the Chilliwack Sumas area: J. A. Evans, William McGillivray, William Bradshaw, Charles Evans, E. A. Kipp and William F. Nelmes. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Walker, Powell River, and Edith at home; a son, Lloyd, and a brother, Fred..
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Chilliwack
The Chilliwack Progress
1938 Sep 14
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First White Child Born on Sumas Dies
Death of Lou Chadsey Deprives Community Of Link With Old Pioneering Days
Oldtimers in Chilliwack and Sumas paid final tribute to one of their diminishing number Monday vhen they attended last rites for Louis Lafayette Chadsey, first white child born in the old colony of Sumas. Son of a pioneer family, "Lou," as he was known, collapsed Friday morning while engaged in survey work between the Kilgard brick plant and the company tunnel. Death was practically instantaneous. Because his varied pursuits and connections during his seventy years in the district had made him a figure of almost permanency, his death came as a shock to the district. Lived Near Millers Born on August 29, 1868, the deceased was the son of Mr.and Mrs. Chester Chadsey. Mr. C. Chadsey came across the Isthmus of Panama and went mining in the Cariboo before settling on a 600 acre farm at Sumas, not far from Millers Landing.
British Columbia was still a crown colony in those days. The deceased received his first schooling at the first school in this end of the valley at Sumas. He went to New Westminster to attend high school. He worked until 1899 on his 160 acre farm and became known throughout the district as one of the best of the early fanners. His stock and equipment was the best and was always kept neat and smart.
He was famous for growing the biggest and best of almost everything. His farm was a model. Livery Business In 1899 he moved to town and bought a livery business which he operated for several years. Selling out, he moved to the United States for a year or two and then returned to the old farm. He moved back to the city in 1911 and for several years operated a farm implement business here.
He was married in 1914 to Miss Mary Kipp. His occupation since that time has been unsettled. For almost half a century he was a member of Excelsior Lodge No. 7 I. O, and received a veteran's medal several years ago. He was a past grand master in the subordinate lodge and a past grand patriarch in the encampment branch. For many years he was organist in both branches, for although he had practically no musical training, he could play the three pieces required. Services were held from the Henderson Funeral Home Monday at two o'clock.
Rev. J. J. Smith son had charge of the service, with Rev. Dr.
J. H. White delivering the address. Dr. White, in speaking, referred to the fact that he knew the father of the deceased before the latter was born.
Pioneers As Pallbearers -- Excelsior lodge had charge of the funeral arrangements. Pall bearers were well known residents of the Chilliwack Sumas area: J. A. Evans, William McGillivray, William Bradshaw, Charles Evans, E. A. Kipp and William F. Nelmes. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Walker, Powell River, and Edith at home; a son, Lloyd, and a brother, Fred..
Canada
Chilliwack
The Chilliwack Progress
1938 Sep 14
Page 1
SEPTEMBER 14, 1938
First White Child Born on Sumas Dies
Death of Lou Chadsey Deprives Community Of Link With Old Pioneering Days
Oldtimers in Chilliwack and Sumas paid final tribute to one of their diminishing number Monday vhen they attended last rites for Louis Lafayette Chadsey, first white child born in the old colony of Sumas. Son of a pioneer family, "Lou," as he was known, collapsed Friday morning while engaged in survey work between the Kilgard brick plant and the company tunnel. Death was practically instantaneous. Because his varied pursuits and connections during his seventy years in the district had made him a figure of almost permanency, his death came as a shock to the district. Lived Near Millers Born on August 29, 1868, the deceased was the son of Mr.and Mrs. Chester Chadsey. Mr. C. Chadsey came across the Isthmus of Panama and went mining in the Cariboo before settling on a 600 acre farm at Sumas, not far from Millers Landing.
British Columbia was still a crown colony in those days. The deceased received his first schooling at the first school in this end of the valley at Sumas. He went to New Westminster to attend high school. He worked until 1899 on his 160 acre farm and became known throughout the district as one of the best of the early fanners. His stock and equipment was the best and was always kept neat and smart.
He was famous for growing the biggest and best of almost everything. His farm was a model. Livery Business In 1899 he moved to town and bought a livery business which he operated for several years. Selling out, he moved to the United States for a year or two and then returned to the old farm. He moved back to the city in 1911 and for several years operated a farm implement business here.
He was married in 1914 to Miss Mary Kipp. His occupation since that time has been unsettled. For almost half a century he was a member of Excelsior Lodge No. 7 I. O, and received a veteran's medal several years ago. He was a past grand master in the subordinate lodge and a past grand patriarch in the encampment branch. For many years he was organist in both branches, for although he had practically no musical training, he could play the three pieces required. Services were held from the Henderson Funeral Home Monday at two o'clock.
Rev. J. J. Smith son had charge of the service, with Rev. Dr.
J. H. White delivering the address. Dr. White, in speaking, referred to the fact that he knew the father of the deceased before the latter was born.
Pioneers As Pallbearers -- Excelsior lodge had charge of the funeral arrangements. Pall bearers were well known residents of the Chilliwack Sumas area: J. A. Evans, William McGillivray, William Bradshaw, Charles Evans, E. A. Kipp and William F. Nelmes. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Walker, Powell River, and Edith at home; a son, Lloyd, and a brother, Fred..
Canada
Chilliwack
The Chilliwack Progress
1938 Sep 14
Page 1
First White Child Born on Sumas Dies
Death of Lou Chadsey Deprives Community Of Link With Old Pioneering Days
Oldtimers in Chilliwack and Sumas paid final tribute to one of their diminishing number Monday vhen they attended last rites for Louis Lafayette Chadsey, first white child born in the old colony of Sumas. Son of a pioneer family, "Lou," as he was known, collapsed Friday morning while engaged in survey work between the Kilgard brick plant and the company tunnel. Death was practically instantaneous. Because his varied pursuits and connections during his seventy years in the district had made him a figure of almost permanency, his death came as a shock to the district. Lived Near Millers Born on August 29, 1868, the deceased was the son of Mr.and Mrs. Chester Chadsey. Mr. C. Chadsey came across the Isthmus of Panama and went mining in the Cariboo before settling on a 600 acre farm at Sumas, not far from Millers Landing.
British Columbia was still a crown colony in those days. The deceased received his first schooling at the first school in this end of the valley at Sumas. He went to New Westminster to attend high school. He worked until 1899 on his 160 acre farm and became known throughout the district as one of the best of the early fanners. His stock and equipment was the best and was always kept neat and smart.
He was famous for growing the biggest and best of almost everything. His farm was a model. Livery Business In 1899 he moved to town and bought a livery business which he operated for several years. Selling out, he moved to the United States for a year or two and then returned to the old farm. He moved back to the city in 1911 and for several years operated a farm implement business here.
He was married in 1914 to Miss Mary Kipp. His occupation since that time has been unsettled. For almost half a century he was a member of Excelsior Lodge No. 7 I. O, and received a veteran's medal several years ago. He was a past grand master in the subordinate lodge and a past grand patriarch in the encampment branch. For many years he was organist in both branches, for although he had practically no musical training, he could play the three pieces required. Services were held from the Henderson Funeral Home Monday at two o'clock.
Rev. J. J. Smith son had charge of the service, with Rev. Dr.
J. H. White delivering the address. Dr. White, in speaking, referred to the fact that he knew the father of the deceased before the latter was born.
Pioneers As Pallbearers -- Excelsior lodge had charge of the funeral arrangements. Pall bearers were well known residents of the Chilliwack Sumas area: J. A. Evans, William McGillivray, William Bradshaw, Charles Evans, E. A. Kipp and William F. Nelmes. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Gordon Walker, Powell River, and Edith at home; a son, Lloyd, and a brother, Fred..
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