Taken at the Wigle Home on 3rd concession about 1894. 

Seated on ground left to right: Isaac Wigle, Jospeph Malott

Seated left to right: Maria Golden m: Alex Wigle, Elizabeth Golden m: Isaac Wigle, Christeen Malott m: Jasper Golden (she died 1898), Margaret Paton m: Richard Golden, Sarah Golden m: William Drake (he is dead) , Anne Golden m: Rudolph Brush, Fanny Golden m: Joseph Malott.

Standing left to right: Issac Wigle, Mary Ann Golden (I am not sure about this, my grandmother who entered the names on back of photo has her listed at Mary (John) Golden, but John Golden married Jane Jackson plus this gal looks young).But having said that, where is John's wife in this photo),Jasper Golden, Richard Golden, Rudolph Brush, Dr. John Golden

 

GOLDEN DINNER DAY
1
Again we meet in happy family greeting
And gather here from places far away
Although our earthly homes be ever fleeting
We all celebrate this Golden Dinner Day

Chorus
Let us hail with joy this Wednesday morning
And let each face be with cheerful rays
While rocks and hills the sun is found adorning
Lets celebrate "These Golden Dinner Days"

2
When first our parents parted dear old Ireland
Ye went their lonely voyage .......the way
The parting shook full many a tinder haul
And bade a sad farewell to Sligo Bay

3
But soon they reached the banks of fair Ontario
And found them selves a quiet little home.
But oft they sighed for a days of long ago

4
The saddest fate of all I can relate
Is of a long to be remembered day
When Mother passed the pale Heaven's gate
And beneath the sod was laid her lifeless clay

5
But wandering we are in sadness and in sorrow
Poor Father spent his few remaining years
Till finally he saw a bright tomorrow
And reached the land so far from death and sorrow

6
Then let us seek a home with them up yonder
No more ......life's rough .......there ......
But on the banks of "Beulah Land" we'll wander
And walk the streets with loved ones side by side.

Hamilton Wigle
Grant Bend May 28/05
Sung June 10 at Kingsville, Ontario

 


This one was taken at Jasper Golden's homestead. I believe Jasper is seated second from the end, left side.

 

 

 

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