Ambrose J. Small (January 11, 1866 – vanished December 2, 1919) was a Canadian theatre magnate, who owned theatres in several Ontario cities including the Grand Opera House in Toronto, the Grand Opera House in Kingston, and the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario.On December 2, 1919, Ambrose disappeared and his body was never recovered. He... Continue Reading →
Hamilton’s Dark History – Burkholder Cemetery
This is the old Burkholder United Church on Mohawk road circa 1900. In October 1794, Jacob Burkholder, and his wife, Sophia de Roche arrived on Hamilton Mountain and were one of the first families to settle in the area. The cemetery is located on Mohawk Road in Hamilton. It was established on a portion of... Continue Reading →
Stories Behind The Tombstones
Thelma Ortenrio Taylor Gender: FemaleDate of Birth: February 7, 1911Born: Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaDate of Death: April 9, 1921Death: Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaAge at Death: 10 yearsLocation: Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaCause of Death: Abscess of left lung general septic condition 4 monthsDescription: A lung abscess is a microbial infection of the lung that results in necrosis of the pulmonary... Continue Reading →