Archive Record
Metadata
Item |
Tape |
Title |
Frank Twigge Interview |
Collection |
Marie Weeden collection |
Catalog Number |
2016.024.003 |
Date |
1967 |
Scope & Content |
Tape contains the continuation of the Frank Twigge interview on the history of Edenbank. |
Admin/Biographical History |
Marie Weeden is the daughter of Oliver Wells. Oliver Wells (1907-1970) along with his brother Casey Wells (1902-1976) founded the Chilliwack Museum and Historical Society. Brothers Oliver Wells and Casey Wells were the grandsons of A.C. Wells (1837-1922) who settled on a farm in Sardis in 1865. As amateur historians and anthropologists they collected local histories, created biographies of early settlers, conducted interviews with Sto:lo elders, and participated in several oral histories from a wide variety of people and subject matter. Sara Wells (1901- 1986) was the wife of Oliver Wells. She participated in many of Oliver's historicial endeavors. She was also one of the first members of the Canadian Girls In Training program, supported by Anglican churches and the YM / YWCA. Robert William Bridgeman 'Bridge' Bailey (1901-1989) was a close friend of the Wells fmaily. For 25 years he was a pole supplier for B.C. Hydro, but later retired to dairy farm at his property at Ryder Lake. Frank Twigge (1885-1967) came to Chilliwack in 1906 where he was hired to work on the Wells' farm. He was married to Annie Newby in 1917, who's family were pioneers of the Chilliwack area. Cliff Pearson (1884-1969) came to Chilliwack in 1919 became associated with the family general store located in Sardis. For many years he was the secretary for Carman United Church. He was married to Catharine Ann Skea in Langley, 1911. Ron Wells (1911-2006) was the brother of Oliver, Casey and Gordon Wells. Ron, Oliver, and Casey all worked on their family dairy farm Edenbank at one point in their lives. Ron was also an accomplished pilot in the RCAF. Ray Wells (1884-1992) was the grandson of A.C. Wells and son of E.A Wells. He worked on the family farm before attending university and returing to the Fraser Valley to operate the Cultus Lake Riding Stable. He was an enthusiastic breeder and racer of Standardbred horses. Andy Commodore (1907-1994) was a Soowahlie Chief. He was also a logger and a fisherman. He was active in both the First Nations and Euro-Canadian communities. He was a good friend of the Wells family as well. Alice Wells (1907-2006) was the wife of Casey Wells. Her and Casey were married in Chilliwack in 1924. Alice was a great supporter of all of Casey's endeavors. |
Extent of Description |
One cassette tape |