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Gideon Silverthorn

Etobicoke Historical Society Oral Histories by Etobicoke Historical Society

Aug 1, 202200:47:17Society & Culture

Gordon Silverthorn grew up on a farm near the village of Summerville, across the road from the Eaton farm. He was a Councillor in Etobicoke Township in the 1920’s. He talks about what life was like during the depression...

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