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Tannery era memories and Acton community figures
A reminiscence of the Beardmore tannery in Acton covering its shift to sole leather under George L Beardmore, local workers and families, including Hyndas and Charl ie, and the town's social life. The narrative recalls the tannery's influence, church involvement, and friendships from 1865 onward, ending with a segue to further memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L
Tobey
Beardmore
Wes
T. Will
Hhodk
Faherman
Thousanys
Acton
Mill Street
George L. Beardmore
George Hynds
Biggie
Guelph
Hynda
Maggie
Asia
Waa
Whinipeg
Charlie
Niiektip
Bocas
Yla
Chicago
George
J P
Reeve
Nydra
Aste
Forun
Adlon
Jiynda
Paliana
Actan
Hiynda Wan Oburoh
Wr Wan
Knox Presbyterian
Agali
Ayn
Bay
Willjam Smith
Win
Vledlaon
Thomas Worntiop