johnny5
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I have been studying Sarnia, ON history for more than 30 years. I'm now 'Retired' due to illness.
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Post by johnny5 on Jan 12, 2011 19:03:58 GMT -5
59 years ago today, in the early morning of Jan. 12, 1952, fire broke out in the home of my Uncle and Aunt, Stu and Dorothy Knudsen, claiming the lives of their 3 sons and severely injuring their daughter. This is the first of 3 images of the aftermath. I believe that the house was located across the street from the Anglican church. Attachments:
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johnny5
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Post by johnny5 on Jan 12, 2011 19:05:11 GMT -5
Image 2 of the aftermath of the fire. Attachments:
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johnny5
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Post by johnny5 on Jan 12, 2011 19:05:58 GMT -5
Image 3. Attachments:
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Post by Steve on Jan 15, 2011 19:18:06 GMT -5
Very sad... Did the daughter recover?
John, the Anglican church in Wanstead is long gone. Do you know where it was? Is that it in the upper right corner of photo 3?
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johnny5
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I have been studying Sarnia, ON history for more than 30 years. I'm now 'Retired' due to illness.
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Post by johnny5 on Jan 15, 2011 21:16:36 GMT -5
Yes, she did recover, but was badly scarred. I was afraid that the church was gone. I don't know where it was, but I THINK that could be it in photo 3. I'm attaching another photo - of the neighbours who tried to help - that shows the church in the background. Attachments:
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Post by Steve on Jan 16, 2011 11:00:15 GMT -5
John, I think I saw the location on an old topographic map not too long ago... I'll have a look again when I have a chance and get back to you.
btw, kudos on all the church photos!
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Post by Steve on Jan 16, 2011 11:20:01 GMT -5
Church location is shown here... |
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Post by steves9404 on Jul 3, 2011 22:34:26 GMT -5
My aunt Jackie (née Knudsen) was the daughter who was injured in the house fire. For some reason, I had always thought the fire had happened in Petrolia. This thread and the photos now clear up any misconceptions I had. Thanks for posting the photos and info.
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