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Jack Langstaff was born on 27 April 1901, at, Kenora Rainy River, . At Delayed birth registration, see document folder; Panetta says April 19, 1901, from Sask. Medical Aid Certificate, I had 14 April 1901.¹ He was the son of Allan John Langstaff and Mary Anne Johnston.
Jack Langstaff married Kathern Lucile "Flinn" Flynn, daughter of Patrick Henry "Flinn" Flynn and Mary C. Kelly, on 20 July 1920, at # 15473, St. James Anglican Church, , . Both Jack, age 19, and Kathern, age 18 are listed as "Mill Hand", she was Catholic and he Anglican. Rest as id shown under each.
Dad's mother was listed as Marie Johnson, not Mary Johnston.
Priest in charge was F.C. Swiet, and the witnesses were Albert J. Langstaff (brother) and his wife Florence (Aunt Flo) both of Baudette, MN..
The original of the marriage certificate is in the possession of Lorraine Dryden (as of 1999).²
Jack Langstaff was He eventually became a fireman, but all through the 1930's work was very scarce and he spent the summers guiding at lake of the Woods Lodge and in the winter sawing wood with his rig made from an old Model T Ford. Hav a photo of that machine with one of his helpers, Sam Earnst. Lorraine helped dad keep the enjine running by running to Baudette for parts. But she made him promise to stop swearing or she would quit helping. She was religious even then. in 1923, at labourer in the C.N.R. shops, , .³
Jack Langstaff married Vivian Dorothea Krienke, daughter of Edward Arthur Krienke and Emma Augusta Sprenger, on 1 July 1939, at, Rainy River, . Henry and Beatrice Krienke were the best man and brides-maid for the wedding.
Adolph Gunderson, who disliked Dad, claims that Dorothy and Dad were having an affair before Kathern died. When he told this he was drunk at the time.
My Uncle Freeman, mother's brother, says he knew nothing of this affair.
Gertie Gunderson, Adolph's wife, claims Kathern was in bad health for a number of years, possibly TB.

There was another attempt to get Dorothy to marry Adolph Scheirer. It happened on crowe Ave. in FF, and Emma, Karl (who), Eleanora Sprenger geb Kitsch were all there with a minister and when Mom found what was being attempted she left. But she certainly was seeing Adolph as pictures show.
Jack Langstaff Dad went to Montreal to work on the switch enjine shunting munitions and supplies at the Montreal Docks. We were there only from Jan. to June.

Lorraine remembers buying a hardwood high-chair from a man on the street on her way home from her job in a munitions factory. To make the sale, the man carried the chair 12 blocks home for her. between January 1941 and June 1941, at Dorchester St., just of St. Catherine St., , .³
Jack Langstaff lived on 16 June 1942, at 101 River Ave., , ; 21 November 1962, Lorraine as Vivian Dorothea's executor sold the house to William E. lavendure for $25000 on 8 January 1963.

16 June 1942 John Langstaff purchased the home for the sum of $400 from Marjorie Bingham.

10 July 1941 title changed to executrix of the estate of Seargent Campbell, namely Marjorie Bingham

10 July 1929, John Quick and his Margaret sold the mortgage and the land to George W. Campbell for $100 and the incumbrance sum of $300.

8 July 1927 Malcolm McRitchie and wife Nora Jane sold to George W. Campbell for the sum of $300.

8 September 1920, John Quick and his wife Margaret bought the home from Malcolm McRitchie for the sum of $1200. Seems he did not pay in full and the house was repossed but they still had part.

2July 1904 Malcolm McRitchie and his wife Nora Jane sold to Donald Robertson for $750.

29February 1904 Donald Robertson buys propert from John Mcguire and his wife Laura for $750.

26 November 1898 original patent given to John McGuire, clergyman from B.C. for $150 from the Crown.
The land was lot 11 in block 15 as shown in the plan of the Twp. of Atwood.⁴
Jack Langstaff was 5'10" tall and 119 lbs in 1960.
Jack Langstaff died on 14 September 1960, at his cottage, Budreau's Camp on Lake of the Woods, , Rainy River, . Dad had come to Fort Frances the day before to pick me up from my summer job with the Ministry of Natural Resources (towerman, Wattan tower on Grassy Narrows Bay, Rainy Lake) and he Mom and I had gone to the cottage for a couple of days before I had to leave for school (Queen's for 2nd year).
Dad wanted me to stucco the boards around the base of the cottage. I learned to do this working for a local builder named Bert Russell. I was almost done when Dad said he was going in for a short nap and when I was finished and cleaned up we all would go fishing for the late afternnon, evening.
I was outside near the room he was sleeping in and I heard the funny sound he mae quickly followed by a scream from my Mother. Mother had lots of experience as a mid-wife nurse (no actual training, just work experience i the 1930's where no one else was available to assit the Dr. in Fort Frances) and she knew what was taking place.
By the time I ran around and into the cottage, about 20second, she was checking his pulse and breathing and it was clear he was dead. Mother claimed the sound he made as known in the old days as the "death rattle".
We cleaned up and drove to twon, removed most of the money from the joint account to mine at the bank and then notified the authourities of his death.
The bank bit seems strange, but Mom was always very money conscious, and the 60 mile drive back to town gave us lots of time to think of how the future would play and since we knew little of banking regulations it seemed a reasonable precaution to insure she would have sufficent money to live on until the estate was settled and she would recieve a pension. (It should be noted here that after Dad's long service with the C.N.R. as a railway engineer his pension when divided by 2 for the survivor amounted to the princely sum of $86 per month, which was only paid to Mom for two years before she died and then for the next 8 years each of us six kids recieved 2 months pension as it was payable for a minimum of ten years. Not a lot, but I can say Fran and I were alays extremely happy for our little yearly windfall. It boggles the mind, how Mom would have lived if she had survived to 75 years old, i.e. circa 1990s, on $86 per month.).⁵
Jack Langstaff was buried on 17 September 1960, at Forest Lawn Cemetery, , .⁶ He was Fact 1 in 2004; A story told by Lorraine:
Once when Dad's model T saw machine stopped workoing, she was sent (via foot) across to Spooner for materials so he could rebabbit the connecting rods. When she returned she was to help Dad on the condition that he not swear. So for the entire job it was in and out of the house when he swore and then promised not to do it again. Dad never really swore except when working. Then he could also put the blame for mistakes on the helper.

From Ruth Boiseneault:
Apparently one of Jacks Fathers brothers was a Boston Physician who had a considerable fortune. His wife was supposedly living off the proceeds and on her death the money was to be spread amoung the neices and nephews. There was supposedly aletter to this effect, but nothing ever came of the money. It would be interesting to know which of Allen john's brothers it was and if he really did move to Boston as a doctor.

From Lorraine:
When Lorraine was born, Dad was working in the CN shops in Rainy River. The year he became a fireman is not known, but until the 40's he did not get many trips in. In the summer he guided at Lake of the Woods Lodge, and in winter sawed wood around town with his old Model T.
In Jan. of 1941 he took us all to Montreal for 6 months (Jan. to June). He worked mainly on the switch engine in the yards loading munitions and war supplies. We lived on Dorchester St., just off St. Catherines. (Picture of Dad and Fred LaRouque taken at this time in Montreal.
Lorraine was working in a munitions factory at this time as well. One day on her way home she bought me (Jacky) a hardwood high chair from a man on the street. In order to get it home he carried it for her the 12 blocks home.


From Jack:
On the helper subject, I remember helping change a window and having to bevel one end. Dad sawed the bevel backwards and really got mad at me for allowing him to do it. I guess I was supposed to follow everything he did to the letter.

Dad loved his Captain Morgan's Dark Rum with a little warm water. He was some mad when Panetta insisted on carrying in a new bottle one day and dropped it on out concrete front step. I broke and you could almost hear my Father cry. But money was never to plentiful in our household and that bottle probably represented a goodly amount of my Dad's available cash.

Lorraine gave me a copy of Jack and Kathern's wedding certificate, and it showed they were married in the Anglican Church. I guess his Mother was a strong person to have accomplished this. But Lorraine assured me that Uncle Bert and Aunt Floerence, who stood up for Jack and Kathern, had the wedding blessed by a Father Bertrand in the R.C. Church later . Dad and Dorothea did raise the first four of us as good Catholic kids, even though Pat and Ken did eventually stray.

     Abigail Longhurst is the daughter of John Longhurst and Ann Whitley.

     
Albert Longhurst was born circa 1868. He was the son of John Longhurst and Ann Whitley.

     
Catherine Longhurst Vol Pg# Dist./Co. Area       Given-name Surname Father Mother Residence Birthplace      Birthdate
4 84 Simcoe Nottawasaga Twp. Catharine Longhurst John Ann C, Wood C, Wood 1870-03-29

Bapt-date          Bapt-place      Minister
1876-03-31      C,Wood           Clement, Rev. E.
Catherine Longhurst was born on 29 March 1870, at, Simcoe, . At Bap. 31 Mar 1876.¹ She was the daughter of John Longhurst and Ann Whitley.

     
Tamar Longhurst Vol Pg# Dist./Co. Area       Given-name Surname Father Mother Residence Birthplace      Birthdate
4 84 Simcoe Nottawasaga Twp. Tamar Longhurst John Ann C, Wood C, Wood      1875-02-27

Bapt-date          Bapt-place      Minister
1876-03-31      C,Wood           Clement, Rev. E.
Tamar Longhurst was born on 27 February 1875, at, Simcoe, . At Bap. 31 March 1876; Wes. Baptimal Register
4,84, Simcoe, Nattawasaga Twp., Tamar, LONGHURST, John, Ann, C, Wood, C, Wood, 18750227, 18760331, C,Wood, Clement, Rev. E. (Is C. Wood a place or a person)

4,84, Simcoe, Nattawasaga Twp., William Whitley, LONGHURST, John, Ann, C, Wood, C, Wood, 18720301, 18760331, C,Wood, Clement, Rev. E.

4,84, Simcoe, Nattawasaga Twp., Rebecca Charlotte, LONGHURST, John, Ann, C, Wood, C, Wood, 18761010, 18760331, C,Wood, Clement, Rev. E.

4,84, Simcoe, Nattawasaga Twp., Catharine, LONGHURST, John, Ann, C, Wood, C, Wood, 18700329, 18760331, C,Wood, Clement, Rev. E.¹ She was the daughter of John Longhurst and Ann Whitley.

     
Rebecca Charlotte Longhurst Vol Pg# Dist./Co. Area       Given-name Surname Father Mother Residence Birthplace Birthdate
4 84 Simcoe Nottawasaga Twp. Rebecca Charlotte Longhurst John Ann C, Wood C, Wood 1876-10-10

Bapt-date          Bapt-place      Minister
1876-03-31      C,Wood           Clement, Rev. E.
Rebecca Charlotte Longhurst was born on 10 October 1876, at, Simcoe, . At Bap. 31 march 1876; Wes. Baptimal Register
4,84, Simcoe, Nattawasaga Twp., Tamar, LONGHURST, John, Ann, C, Wood, C, Wood, 18750227, 18760331, C,Wood, Clement, Rev. E. (Is C. Wood a place or a person)

4,84, Simcoe, Nattawasaga Twp., William Whitley, LONGHURST, John, Ann, C, Wood, C, Wood, 18720301, 18760331, C,Wood, Clement, Rev. E.

4,84, Simcoe, Nattawasaga Twp., Rebecca Charlotte, LONGHURST, John, Ann, C, Wood, C, Wood, 18761010, 18760331, C,Wood, Clement, Rev. E.

4,84, Simcoe, Nattawasaga Twp., Catharine, LONGHURST, John, Ann, C, Wood, C, Wood, 18700329, 18760331, C,Wood, Clement, Rev. E.¹ She was the daughter of John Longhurst and Ann Whitley.

     
Mabel Carrie Brown was born on 11 September 1888, at Detroit, Mich., USA. She was the daughter of Samuel James Brown and Caroline Ellen Longhurst.
Mabel Carrie Brown married Sidney James Read on 24 December 1910.
Mabel Carrie Brown died on 17 September 1951, at Unionville, MI.

     Esther "Hester" Longhurst is the daughter of James Longhurst and Flora MacDonald.

     
Vivian Dorothea Krienke was born on 20 November 1912, at Webb, Sask.. She was the daughter of Edward Arthur Krienke and Emma Augusta Sprenger.
Vivian Dorothea Krienke married Jack Langstaff, son of Allan John Langstaff and Mary Anne Johnston, on 1 July 1939, at, Rainy River, . Henry and Beatrice Krienke were the best man and brides-maid for the wedding.
Adolph Gunderson, who disliked Dad, claims that Dorothy and Dad were having an affair before Kathern died. When he told this he was drunk at the time.
My Uncle Freeman, mother's brother, says he knew nothing of this affair.
Gertie Gunderson, Adolph's wife, claims Kathern was in bad health for a number of years, possibly TB.

There was another attempt to get Dorothy to marry Adolph Scheirer. It happened on crowe Ave. in FF, and Emma, Karl (who), Eleanora Sprenger geb Kitsch were all there with a minister and when Mom found what was being attempted she left. But she certainly was seeing Adolph as pictures show.
As of 1 July 1939,her married name was Langstaff.¹

Vivian Dorothea Krienke Talked to Panetta concerning Mom's attempt at the dramatic. She for some reason tore off most of her clothes ran out of the house and jumped into the big snow banks beside our wallk. The time of year was January to March with lots of snow on the ground and quite cold.
Panettta claims Pat and Ken were there as well and also Colleen. Colleen apparently refused to admit to the incident and Panetta seems to think after I had gone for Lorraine and Pat and Ken had Mom in bed Colleen was sitting in our Lazyboy huddled and sobbing. Possibly she had started the incident since I know she gave Mom a lot of grief (I know Colleen caused a lot of trouble but I can not remember any specific instances, just a knowlege). Gertie Gunderson also added that Aunt Flo (Dad's brother Albert's wife) used to say to Colleen that she was her mother and Mom (Dorothea) was not to be obeyed.
Spending time in the car (July 2005) with Colleen, I got the distinct feeling that she resented Mom a lot and was very bitter concerning her childhood. This was confirmed by talks with Panetta.
Seems Colleen thought Mom should have done more to preserve her mother(Kathern) memory. Mom never met Kathern as she was dead two years before Mom married Dad. between 1953 and 1956, at, .² She was The following ware letters from the Mayo Clinic concerning Dorothea's illness.
No letterhead paper used, but return address on envelope read:
MAYO CLINIC
200 First Street SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55905

December 1, 1954
1-955-544
Dr. J. H. Lindsay, Manitoba Clinic, 128 Medical Arts Bldg., Kennedy St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA

Dear Doctor Lindsay:

I am pleased to send you a summary of our findings in the case of Mrs. Jack Langstaff of Rainy River, Ontario,

She was first seen at the Clinic in December, 1953 at which time she gave a history of recurrent episodes of substernal pain which had begun in April, 1952. The genera1 examination was essentially normal except for marked obesity and a fibrous uterus with polypoid endocervicitis.

Laboratory data including blood counts, routine flocculation test for syphilis, urinalysis, sedimentation rate, an x-ray of the chest and an electrocardiogram, were all negative or within normal limits. The blood sugar was 100 mg. per 100 cc. of blood. The plasma cholesterol was 254 mg. A Papanicolaou smear of the vagina secretions was negative.

On the basis of the patient s history and despite the fact that she was a young female without hypertension or diabetes, a diagnosis of coronary insufficiency was suspected. She returned to the Clinic in July, 1954 at which time she complained of a marked sensitivity of the anterior neck, diffuse aching of the anterior chest, pain and limitation on motion of the shoulders and a sense of obstruction on swa1bowing. She also complained bitterly of tenderness of both breasts. The patient at this had reduced her weight from 208 to 170 pounds and it was quite obvious that she was depressed. The remainder of the examination was essentially normal except for dental caries and evidence of peri—arthritis of both shoulders.

The patient s history of chest pain was again reviewed and an exercise test was done which was normal. She was instructed in the department of physical medicine regarding the proper exercises for her peri-arthritis and she was seen in the department of psychiatry. The psychiatrist considered the patient s illness related to the untimely death of her brother and to her rather rigid dieting. It was noted that the patient, in childhood, had been severely traumatized by a cruel, domineering father but she was the only sibling who had been treated in this manner. The psychiatrist recommended that any further dieting should be done with great caution and he recommended the use of thorazine, 10 mg, three times a day in an attempt to alleviate some of her tension.

Dr. J. H. Lindsay - PAGE 2 - December 1, 1954

I did not feel, on further review of the problem of her chest pain, that a diagnosis of coronary insufficiency could be established. Final diagnoses were made of neurotic depression, pert-arthritis of both shoulders and obesity.

I trust this information will, be of interest and help to you.

Very truly yours,

ROB:MB R. O. Brandenburg, M. D.

The second letter

METABOLISM THERAPY (This was typed in separately on the top of the page.)
attention dietitian: This patient who is in urgent need of dietary instruction unfortunately would not remain for this instruction, I wonder if you would send her an instruction sheet for a 1000 calorie reduction diet? Robert Brandenburg



December 11, 1953
Doctor Malloy, Rainy River, Ontario, CANADA

Dear Doctor Malloy:

Mrs. Jack Langstaff recently completed an examination at this Clinic and requested that a report of our findings be sent to you. Since you are familiar with her history I shall not relate it at this time.

Diagnoses were made of coronary sclerosis with angina. pectoris, marked obesity and cervicitis. Laboratory data including blood counts, routine flocculation test f or syphilis and x-rays of the chest and sinuses were negative or within normal limits. Urinalysis was negative except for a grade 1 albumin. The plasma cholesterol was 254 mg per 100 cc. of plasma. The blood sugar was 100 mg per 100 cc. of blood. A Papanicolaou smear of the vaginal secretions was negative for malignant cells. The resting electrocardiogram was normal. I am enclosing some strips for your files. The ear, nose and throat examination revealed evidence of otitis externa and reduction in the hearing in the right ear.

Gynecologic examination revealed a hypertrophic cervix with cystic degeneration and polypoid endocervicitis. The gynecologic consultant recommended that the patient have a dilatation and curettage of the uterus and surgical cautery to the cervix if there were no medical contraindications. I felt that in view of the patient s anginal syndrome which is rather severe at present that this should be deferred at this time.

Mrs. Langstaff was impressed with the need for marked reduction in her weight. I advised her to continue the use of nitroglycerin and alcohol when necessary for relief and gave her a prescription for peritrate, 10 mg to be taken four times daily.

I trust this information will prove of value to you.

Very truly yours,

ROB:MB R. O. Brandenburg, M. D.

THERE WERE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS:

X-ray reports: 12/8/53-Sinuses-negative sinuses. Jackson;
12/9/53-Chest-negative chest. Davis;
7/27/54 Left shoulder negative left shoulder. AJB;
7/27/54 Chest negative chest. Flaherty.

Electrocardiogram: 12/8/54 Rate 75 Sinus Rhythm; V-1: Diphasic T;
V-2: Positive T; V-3: Positive T; V-4:
Positive T; V-5: Positive T, small Q;
V-6:Positive T.

Miscellaneous- 12/8/53-Cytology-Cervical smear-neg. ‘DCD


Basal Metabolism
Date Wgt. SBP DBP Pulse R.Q. BMR Remarks
7/27/54 172 112 68 69 0178 -9 S on 1 December 1954 at Mayo Clinic, , .² She was Breast reduction on 22 August 1962 at Dr. Challis, , .³
Vivian Dorothea Krienke died on 23 September 1962, at her home, 101 River Ave., , Rainy River, . It was a Sunday morning and they got up late, but Mom said to Panetta that she was not feeling too great and she thought she would lie back in for a rest while Panetta prepared breakfast. At this point she just laid down and died.
As she had suffered for many years with what was thought to be heart problems.

Obituary: MRS. JACK LANGSTAFF
Mrs. Jack Langstaff of Rainy River, the former Dorothea Krienke of Fort Frances, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday morning, September 23. She was 49 years of age.
Born on November 20, 1912, in Saskatchewan, Mrs. Langstaff was a Rainy River district resident for 32 years. She moved to Rainy River following her marriage in 1939. Her husband, a Canadian National Railways engineer, died in September, 1960.
Surviving are one son, Jack Jr. of Kingston, Ont., a daughter, Panetta, at home, two stepsons, Ken of Fort William and Pat of Winnipeg and two stepdaughters, Lorraine of Rainy River and Colleen of Sommerset, Man.
Mrs. Emma Krienke, mother of the deceased, and one brother, Freeman Krienke, reside in Fort Frances and there are also 11 grandchildren surviving.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. (CST) Tuesday, September 25, in the Anglican Church at Rainy River. Interment was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Rainy River.⁴ She was Fact 1 in 1977; Mother's name was probably chosen as it was very common in the Posen area in the late 1700's and early 1800's. This is because of Sophia Dorothea of Celle (b. Set. 13, 1666, died in 1726): Wife of Georg Ludwig, Elector of Hanover (became George I of England). She bore him two children, George II of England and Sophia Dorothea (wife of Fredrick William I of Prussia). It was under Fredrick William the I and II that Prussia settled the part of Poland where Dorothea's family originated. The Older Sophia Dorothea was accused by George I with adultry in 1694, and he not only divorced her but put her in prison for the rest of her life (32 years). Later, when he moved to England he did so with no wife but two mistresses. This started his unpopular rule of England.

Ken tells of the time that Dad married Dorothea and they had him, Pat and Lorraine at home. Colleen was been staying at Aunt Flo's (I guess she thought Dad and Lorraine of incapable of handling a very young (about 2 years old) child), and Dorothea waltzed in and took Colleen and brought her home. Dorothea figured that the entire family should be together and that was that. Aunt Flo and Dorothea did not talk to each other for many years after.

The above story confirms what I (Jack) knew of mother. When she wanted something nothing could stop her. Like the year Jacky was going to turn 6 and she thought he should go to school. Mrs Hislop the grade 1 teacher said he had to be 6, not just about to be six (NOV). This did not stop Mom, she sat him down in the seat and said "STAY". He stayed as he was more afraid of her than the teacher. I guess Mrs. Hislop was afraid too, since he stayed and that year was the start of his 23 years of education.

Mom was a big woman, but in 1953 was only 4' 11.5" tall and I guess that made her seem so heavy. But that did not mean she was slow. I still remember being caught near Sirman's playing on the ice in the spring. I was told never to do this, but!!! , that day Mom snuck up on me and had the leather strap with her, she yelled and I ran for home with Mom on my tail, every step of the way she was able to keep up as well as to swing and give my a lash on the backside with that old strap. I even tried to beat her by jumping the ditch, all to no avail. She still had enough breath left after we got in the house to give me a pretty good licking before she sent me to bed. I must say that it was all deserved on my part as playing on the ice in the spring as the river goes out is extremely dangerous and kids have drown while doing it.

When Mom became sick is not really clear in my mind. I just know that I did a lot of house work as a kid. The work was not so bad it was the fact that she stood over you the whole time and never gave you a moments peace. What was really embarrassing was to have to hang out the wash on the line. This was so because of my sister's and Mom's underthings. Mom's especially were huge and I was always afraid some kid would see me and tease me forever.

Gramma's Bible.
This story comes from Betty Krienke, so I guess it is true. Apparently, Dorothy was working as a cook in Emo and Gramma and Freeman were living in Fort Frances. This was in the 1930's when money wasextremely tight. Gramma complained to Dorothy that Freeman needed shoes. Dorothy accordingly sent Gramma some money for the shoes. However, Gramma with her penchant for religion, that seemed to grow after Eddie (the old man) left her, used the money instead to buy a bible. Betty sent me the bible in Sep. of 1999, and I still have it.

Gramma at one time or another I guess fell out over religion with almost everyone she knew.

I remember the time when she was living alone in her "cracker box' on 2nd St. and Freeman could not find her for about a week or ten days. When he finaly got in touch with her it seems she had taken a bus trip to Arizona to hear Oral Roberts speak (Oral Roberts was the man who later barricaded himself in a tower until people sent him so much money, I forget the exact amount, but it was a lot. His stay was less than a week. There are lots of Grammas in the world. A trip of that length for an old woman was really something.

The following ware letters from the Mayo Clinic concerning Dorothea's illness.
No letterhead paper used, but return address on envelope read:
MAYO CLINIC
200 First Street SW
Rochester, Minnesota 55905

December 1, 1954
1-955-544
Dr. J. H. Lindsay, Manitoba Clinic, 128 Medical Arts Bldg., Kennedy St., Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA

Dear Doctor Lindsay:

I am pleased to send you a summary of our findings in the case of Mrs. Jack Langstaff of Rainy River, Ontario,

She was first seen at the Clinic in December, 1953 at which time she gave a history of recurrent episodes of substernal pain which had begun in April, 1952. The genera1 examination was essentially normal except for marked obesity and a fibrous uterus with polypoid endocervicitis.

Laboratory data including blood counts, routine flocculation test for syphilis, urinalysis, sedimentation rate, an x-ray of the chest and an electrocardiogram, were all negative or within normal limits. The blood sugar was 100 mg. per 100 cc. of blood. The plasma cholesterol was 254 mg. A Papanicolaou smear of the vagina secretions was negative.

On the basis of the patient s history and despite the fact that she was a young female without hypertension or diabetes, a diagnosis of coronary insufficiency was suspected. She returned to the Clinic in July, 1954 at which time she complained of a marked sensitivity of the anterior neck, diffuse aching of the anterior chest, pain and limitation on motion of the shoulders and a sense of obstruction on swa1bowing. She also complained bitterly of tenderness of both breasts. The patient at this had reduced her weight from 208 to 170 pounds and it was quite obvious that she was depressed. The remainder of the examination was essentially normal except for dental caries and evidence of peri—arthritis of both shoulders.

The patient s history of chest pain was again reviewed and an exercise test was done which was normal. She was instructed in the department of physical medicine regarding the proper exercises for her peri-arthritis and she was seen in the department of psychiatry. The psychiatrist considered the patient s illness related to the untimely death of her brother and to her rather rigid dieting. It was noted that the patient, in childhood, had been severely traumatized by a cruel, domineering father but she was the only sibling who had been treated in this manner. The psychiatrist recommended that any further dieting should be done with great caution and he recommended the use of thorazine, 10 mg, three times a day in an attempt to alleviate some of her tension.

Dr. J. H. Lindsay - PAGE 2 - December 1, 1954

I did not feel, on further review of the problem of her chest pain, that a diagnosis of coronary insufficiency could be established. Final diagnoses were made of neurotic depression, pert-arthritis of both shoulders and obesity.

I trust this information will, be of interest and help to you.

Very truly yours,

ROB:MB R. O. Brandenburg, M. D.

The second letter

METABOLISM THERAPY (This was typed in separately on the top of the page.)
attention dietitian: This patient who is in urgent need of dietary instruction unfortunately would not remain for this instruction, I wonder if you would send her an instruction sheet for a 1000 calorie reduction diet? Robert Brandenburg


December 11, 1953
Doctor Malloy, Rainy River, Ontario, CANADA

Dear Doctor Malloy:

Mrs. Jack Langstaff recently completed an examination at this Clinic and requested that a report of our findings be sent to you. Since you are familiar with her history I shall not relate it at this time.

Diagnoses were made of coronary sclerosis with angina. pectoris, marked obesity and cervicitis. Laboratory data including blood counts, routine flocculation test f or syphilis and x-rays of the chest and sinuses were negative or within normal limits. Urinalysis was negative except for a grade 1 albumin. The plasma cholesterol was 254 mg per 100 cc. of plasma. The blood sugar was 100 mg per 100 cc. of blood. A Papanicolaou smear of the vaginal secretions was negative for malignant cells. The resting electrocardiogram was normal. I am enclosing some strips for your files. The ear, nose and throat examination revealed evidence of otitis externa and reduction in the hearing in the right ear.

Gynecologic examination revealed a hypertrophic cervix with cystic degeneration and polypoid endocervicitis. The gynecologic consultant recommended that the patient have a dilatation and curettage of the uterus and surgical cautery to the cervix if there were no medical contraindications. I felt that in view of the patient s anginal syndrome which is rather severe at present that this should be deferred at this time.

Mrs. Langstaff was impressed with the need for marked reduction in her weight. I advised her to continue the use of nitroglycerin and alcohol when necessary for relief and gave her a prescription for peritrate, 10 mg to be taken four times daily.

I trust this information will prove of value to you.

Very truly your s,

ROB:MB R. O. Brandenburg, M. D.

THERE WERE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS AND CONSULTATIONS:

X-ray reports: 12/8/53-Sinuses-negative sinuses. Jackson;
12/9/53-Chest-negative chest. Davis;
7/27/54 Left shoulder negative left shoulder. AJB;
7/27/54 Chest negative chest. Flaherty.

Electrocardiogram: 12/8/54 Rate 75 Sinus Rhythm; V-1: Diphasic T;
V-2: Positive T; V-3: Positive T; V-4:
Positive T; V-5: Positive T, small Q;
V-6:Positive T.

Miscellaneous- 12/8/53-Cytology-Cervical smear-neg. ‘DCD


Basal Metabolism
Date Wgt. SBP DBP Pulse R.Q. BMR Remarks
7/27/54 172 112 68 69 0178 -9 S.²

     Panetta Dorothea Ruth Langstaff is the daughter of Jack Langstaff and Vivian Dorothea Krienke.

     
Martha Inkerman was born circa 1813.
Martha Inkerman married Charles Longhurst, son of Joseph Longhurst and Sarah Haysman, circa 1835.
Martha Inkerman died circa 1896.

     
Flora MacDonald was born in 1814, at, , Scotland.
Flora MacDonald married James Longhurst, son of Joseph Longhurst and Sarah Haysman, before 1835, at Birth of first child found., , , England.
As of before 1835,her married name was Longhurst.

Flora MacDonald died on 5 January 1899, at S 1/2 lot 4, cons. 11, Innisfil Twp., Simcoe Co..

     
Mary Ann Eleanor married Fredrick Longhurst, son of Joseph Longhurst and Sarah Haysman, on 18 May 1849, at Presb. Church, , York, .¹
As of 18 May 1849,her married name was Longhurst.¹

Mary Ann Eleanor died before 1881, at Not on 1881 census.

     
Sarah Longhurst was buried, at Stayner Union Cemetery, Lot 25, Cons 1, Nottawasaga.
Sarah Longhurst was born circa 1835, at USA (could be a Stonehouse) (from 1851 census). She was the daughter of James Longhurst and Flora MacDonald.
Sarah Longhurst died on 19 March 1921.

     Mary-Ann Longhurst is the daughter of James Longhurst and Flora MacDonald.

     
Flora Longhurst was born circa 1842, at Canada (1843 from 1881 census). She was the daughter of James Longhurst and Flora MacDonald.
Flora Longhurst married Lindley B. Jago, son of John Jago and Irene Chapman, on 28 April 1865, at Presb. Church, Medmut, Simcoe Co.
Flora Longhurst died on 1 April 1925.

     
Christiana Longhurst was born circa 1845, at York Co., Canada. She was the daughter of James Longhurst and Flora MacDonald.
As of 12 March 1865,her married name was Legge.¹
Christiana Longhurst appeared on the census of 1871 at York North; York North in 1871
Christiana LONGHURST born 1846--found in York North in 1871
married to Gilbert LEGGE, 24
their children: James Gilbert 5
Flora Elizabeth 4
Ellinor 2
Ester L. 4 1/2 months?²

Christiana Longhurst died in 1900.

     
James Longhurst Lloyd Longhurst sent this family information to me Jan. 5, 2000.
James Longhurst was born on 10 September 1850, at King Twp., York Co. Ontario.. He was the son of James Longhurst and Flora MacDonald.
James Longhurst married Mary Ann Crawford, daughter of John Crawford and Elizabeth Porter, on 8 December 1875, at #008731, , Simcoe, . From 1875 roll, # 008731, FHL.

Wedding: James Longhurst, 23,      Mary Ann Crawford, age 21,
Residing:      Innisfil Twp.,           Innisfil Twp., Spinster
Born:      Ontario, Bachelor Yeoman, Innisfil Twp.,
Religion:      Episcopalian;           Episcopalian;
Parents:      James Longhurst      John Crawford.
     Flora Longhurst.      Elizabeth

Witnesses: Alex. Morrow, Barrie,,
     Amassa Jago, Innisfil. (I later found a man Amasac Jago living with Linley in 1881, so I assume them to be brothers.)
Rev. John OBredin. by Lic.
Date: 8 Dec. 1875, Barrie.¹
From the 1881 Census, at, Simcoe, ,:
James LONGHURST M Male English 30 C.W. C.E. Labourer
Mary Ann LONGHURST M Female Irish 24 C.W. C.E.
Robert J. LONGHURST Male English 5 Ont. C.E.
Flora E. LONGHURST Female English 3 Ont. C.E.
Matilda LONGHURST Female English 2 Ont. C.E.
David E. LONGHURST Male English <1 Born: Jan; 2/12 Ont. C.E.

Innisfil, Simcoe South, ON
C-13250, Dist: 138, Sub-dist: H, Div. 4, page 57

Reel 13250, H4, Innisfil Twp., South Simcoe, page 57 line 12.²
James Longhurst waslisted on the 1901 census for at, Simcoe east, , on 31 March 1901.
6 43      62 Longhurst James M Head M Sep 10 1852 49
6 44      62 Longhurst Mary Ann F Wife M Oct 13 1856 45
6 45      62 Longhurst Matilda J. F Daughter S Jun 1     1879 19
6 46      62 Longhurst Hester C. F Daughter S Dec 16 1884 16
6 47      62 Longhurst John F. M Son S Jan 13 1887 14
6 48      62 Longhurst Carry E. F Daughter S Feb 19 1890 11
6 49      62 Longhurst Alexander M Son S Jun 5 1892 8
6 50      62 Longhurst Finley B. M Son S Apr 28 1895 6
7 1      62 Longhurst Lally H. F Daughter S Feb 1 1898 3

Tiny Twp., SIMCOE East, ON,
Dist. #113, Subdist. n-4, T-6496.³
James Longhurst died on 19 June 1932, at, Simcoe, . Buried Elmvale Presb. Cemetery.⁴

     
Mary Ann Crawford was buried, at Elmvale Presb. Cem., Lot 5, Cons IX, Floss Twp..
Mary Ann Crawford was born on 12 October 1857, at Innisfill, Twp. Ontario.. She was the daughter of John Crawford and Elizabeth Porter.
Mary Ann Crawford married James Longhurst, son of James Longhurst and Flora MacDonald, on 8 December 1875, at #008731, , Simcoe, . From 1875 roll, # 008731, FHL.

Wedding: James Longhurst, 23,      Mary Ann Crawford, age 21,
Residing:      Innisfil Twp.,           Innisfil Twp., Spinster
Born:      Ontario, Bachelor Yeoman, Innisfil Twp.,
Religion:      Episcopalian;           Episcopalian;
Parents:      James Longhurst      John Crawford.
     Flora Longhurst.      Elizabeth

Witnesses: Alex. Morrow, Barrie,,
     Amassa Jago, Innisfil. (I later found a man Amasac Jago living with Linley in 1881, so I assume them to be brothers.)
Rev. John OBredin. by Lic.
Date: 8 Dec. 1875, Barrie.¹
As of 8 December 1875,her married name was Longhurst.¹

Mary Ann Crawford died in 1933, at Elmvale, Ont..

     Angus Black is the son of Alexander Black.

     
Lindley B. Jago Lindley had a brother, I believe, who was a witness at the wedding of Flora's (Lindley's wife) brother James.

1871 census, reel # C-9961, South Simcoe, G4 Innisfil Twp., Page 69, Line 11, family 231, has the following:
Lindley Jago, age 28, born USA, Wes. Method., English, farmer, (spelling in doubt on name, Linley or Lindley)
Flora, age 26, born Ont., Wes. Method., English,
George, age 5, born Ont., Wes. Method., English,
Esther, age 3, born Ont., Wes. Method., English,
Sched. #3: 2 wagons/carts, 1 plough,
Sched. #4: Lot 4, cons 11, Tenant (more when I get photocopy),
Sched. #5: Lots when I get photocopy,
Sched. #6,8, 9: all have nothing,
Sched. #7: 228 census pine logs cut as well as 3 tons tanning bark and 40 cords firewood (Linley was a woodsman).


1881 census , reel # 13250, Hi Innisfil Twp., South Simcoe, page 55/56 has the following:
Lindley Jago, age 40, born USA, Can. Method., English, farmer, (spelling in doubt on name, Linley or Lindley)
Flora, age 38,
George, age 15,
Hester, age 12, As well there is living with him:
Irena C., age 9, Irena, age 63, born USA, Bap., origin England, widow;
Mary Joann, age 7, Amasac, age 41, born USA, Can. Method., origin England, butcher.
Jane Elissa, age 7,
John Edwin, age 8/12, i.e. July 1880.

As well next entry same page is Flora's parents, James and Flora Longhurst.[Langstaff Jul 26 01.FTW]

Lindley had a brother, I believe, who was a witness at the wedding of Flora's (Lindley's wife) brother James.

1871 census, reel # C-9961, South Simcoe, G4 Innisfil Twp., Page 69, Line 11, family 231, has the following:
Lindley Jago, age 28, born USA, Wes. Method., English, farmer, (spelling in doubt on name, Linley or Lindley)
Flora, age 26, born Ont., Wes. Method., English,
George, age 5, born Ont., Wes. Method., English,
Esther, age 3, born Ont., Wes. Method., English,
Sched. #3: 2 wagons/carts, 1 plough,
Sched. #4: Lot 4, cons 11, Tenant (more when I get photocopy),
Sched. #5: Lots when I get photocopy,
Sched. #6,8, 9: all have nothing,
Sched. #7: 228 census pine logs cut as well as 3 tons tanning bark and 40 cords firewood (Linley was a woodsman).


1881 census , reel # 13250, Hi Innisfil Twp., South Simcoe, page 55/56 has the following:
Lindley Jago, age 40, born USA, Can. Method., English, farmer, (spelling in doubt on name, Linley or Lindley)
Flora, age 38,
George, age 15,
Hester, age 12, As well there is living with him:
Irena C., age 9, Irena, age 63, born USA, Bap., origin England, widow;
Mary Joann, age 7, Amasac, age 41, born USA, Can. Method., origin England, butcher.
Jane Elissa, age 7,
John Edwin, age 8/12, i.e. July 1880.

As well next entry same page is Flora's parents, James and Flora Longhurst.^1,2
Lindley B. Jago was born circa 1841, at USA (from 1881 census). He was the son of John Jago and Irene Chapman.
Lindley B. Jago married Flora Longhurst, daughter of James Longhurst and Flora MacDonald, on 28 April 1865, at Presb. Church, Medmut, Simcoe Co. Lindley B. Jago appeared on the census of 1871 at G4 Innisfil Twp., South Simcoe.³
Lindley B. Jago lived in 1881, at Lot 11 Cons 4, freeholder, , Simcoe, .⁴
Lindley B. Jago died in 1905.

     Gilbert Legge is the son of James Legge and Elizabeth "Eliza" (?).

     
Mary Martha Looker was born on 23 September 1853, at, Simcoe, .^1,2 She was the daughter of John Edward Looker and Mary Ann Pullbrook.
As of 29 February 1872,her married name was Longhurst.³

Mary Martha Looker married Archibald John "Weller?" Longhurst, son of James Longhurst and Flora MacDonald, on 29 February 1872, at Rev. John Milner, , Simcoe, . Ontario Marriage Registrations (1869-1873) Simcoe County - Vol.23, pg.266
Groom: Archibald John LONGHURST,
age: 22, 1901 census does not agree
residence: Tp.of Innisfil,
born: Canada, Bachelor,
occupation: Farmer,
religion: Methodist,
s/o Jas. & Flora LONGHURST.

Bride: Mary Martha LOOKER,
age: 18, 1901 census agees with this age.
residence: Tp.of Innisfil,
born: Canada,
Spinster,
religion: Methodist,
d/o John Edwd. & Mary A. LOOKER.
Witnesses:      Thos. A. Looker
          Mary Isabella Looker, both of Innisfil.
Married at Town of Barrie, Simcoe County on Feb. 29, 1872 by License.
Clergyman: Rev. Jonathan Milner.
Note: The middle name of Archibald is listed as "John."³
Mary Martha Looker died on 8 April 1936.

     
Robert James Longhurst SE 35 24 8 W1
Part Section Township Range Meridian
Reference: Liber: 816 Folio: 65 File reel number: C-6590
Names: Robert James Longhurst

SW 24 15 9 W3
Part Section Township Range Meridian
Reference: Liber: 789 Folio: 381 File reel number: C-6568
Names: Robert James Longhurst


[Langstaff Jul 26 01.FTW]

SE 35 24 8 W1
Part Section Township Range Meridian
Reference: Liber: 816 Folio: 65 File reel number: C-6590
Names: Robert James Longhurst

SW 24 15 9 W3
Part Section Township Range Meridian
Reference: Liber: 789 Folio: 381 File reel number: C-6568
Names: Robert James Longhurst

.
Robert James Longhurst was buried, at Chaplin, Sask..
Robert James Longhurst was born on 18 March 1876, at Innisville Twp., Simcoe Co.. He was the son of James Longhurst and Mary Ann Crawford.
Robert James Longhurst married Martha Elizabeth Crawford, daughter of George Albert Crawford and Margot Elizabeth, on 15 April 1914.
Robert James Longhurst married Martha Elizabeth Crawford, daughter of George Albert Crawford and Margot Elizabeth, on 15 April 1914, at Morse, SK.
Robert James Longhurst died on 8 July 1950, at Woodhouse Twp, Ontario.
Robert James Longhurst was buried on 12 July 1950, at Chaplin, Sask..

     
Florence Elizabeth Longhurst was born on 22 September 1877, at Innisfill Twp., Ontario (marr. reg.). She was the daughter of James Longhurst and Mary Ann Crawford.
Florence Elizabeth Longhurst married Robert J. Rodger, son of Laskeray Rodger and Ann McCleod, on 23 March 1900, at Penatanguishene, Ontario.
Florence Elizabeth Longhurst died in 1972.

     
Matilda "Tilly" Jane Longhurst was born on 1 June 1879, at, Simcoe, . At #29015; Father James is a Labourer in Innisfil and mother is Mary Anne Crawford.
No accocheur, born at home.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Longhurst and Mary Ann Crawford. Matilda "Tilly" Jane Longhurst witnessed the New Tag of James Longhurst on 4 April 1881 at, Simcoe, ; James LONGHURST M Male English 30 C.W. C.E. Labourer
Mary Ann LONGHURST M Female Irish 24 C.W. C.E.
Robert J. LONGHURST Male English 5 Ont. C.E.
Flora E. LONGHURST Female English 3 Ont. C.E.
Matilda LONGHURST Female English 2 Ont. C.E.
David E. LONGHURST Male English <1 Born: Jan; 2/12 Ont. C.E.

Innisfil, Simcoe South, ON
C-13250, Dist: 138, Sub-dist: H, Div. 4, page 57

Reel 13250, H4, Innisfil Twp., South Simcoe, page 57 line 12.²
As of 24 December 1905,her married name was Stubbings.⁴

Matilda "Tilly" Jane Longhurst married Charles Edward Stubbings, son of William Stubbings and Martha Ann "Duval" Devolve, on 24 December 1905, at #001005, 1906, Book #3, page 79, , York, . Charles Edward Stubbings, age 37, living Toronto, widowed bricklayer
Parents: William Stubbings and Martha Devaugh
Marries
Matilda Jane Longhurst, age 24, b: Simco Co., living Toronto, single
Parents: James Longhurst and Mary Ann Crawford
Both Methodists
Wit: Geo. and Sarah McHugh of Toronto
24 Dec. 1905, by W.B. brock, via Lic. Reg. 1 Jan 1906.⁴
Matilda "Tilly" Jane Longhurst married Charles Grayson English, son of Henry English and Mary (?), in 1955.
Matilda "Tilly" Jane Longhurst died in 1958.
Matilda "Tilly" Jane Longhurst was buried in 1958, at Lot 25, cons 1,Stayner Union Cemetery, , Simcoe, , Nottawasaga; Monumental Transcriptions, Vol. 1, Central North Simcoe Co., Just gives year of birth and death and that she was the beloved wife of
Chas. English, her second husband; PAAP CS 88 05S55 A12 Vol-1.⁵

     
David Edgar Longhurst was buried, at Elmvale Presb. Cem., Lot 5, Cons IX, Floss Twp..
David Edgar Longhurst was born on 31 January 1881, at Ontario. He was the son of James Longhurst and Mary Ann Crawford.
David Edgar Longhurst died in 1962, at Ontario.

     
Hester "Ester" Elizabeth Longhurst was buried, at Stayner Union Cemetery, Lot 25, Cons 1, Nottawasaga.
Hester "Ester" Elizabeth Longhurst was born in 1885, at Floss Twp., Ont. (marr. reg.).
Hester "Ester" Elizabeth Longhurst was born on 15 December 1885, at Floss Twp., Ont. (marr. reg.)(Ron 1884). She was the daughter of James Longhurst and Mary Ann Crawford.
Hester "Ester" Elizabeth Longhurst married Edward James Hart, son of Daniel Hart and Annie Marion Blanchfield, on 4 September 1907, at Wyevale, Ont..
Hester "Ester" Elizabeth Longhurst died in 1965, at Ontario.