Gowan Gillmor fonds. — 1884-1928.
13 cm of textual records.
Biographical Sketch:
Archdeacon Gowan Gillmor (1849-1928) came to Canada from Ireland and worked as a lay reader at Algoma Mills. He was ordained deacon in 1884 and priest in 1885. He served as chaplain in the North-West Rebellion (1885), in the Mission of North Bay (1885-1891), in Rosseau (1891-1907), as a travelling missionary (1907-1920), and in St. Peter’s, Sault Ste. Marie (1920-1924). Gillmor was married once in Ireland and then again to Laura Gregory of North Bay, Ont.
Custodial History:
Donated by Miss Muriel E. Newton-White of Haileybury.
Scope and Content:
Fonds consists of pocket diaries noting visits, services, baptisms and other miscellaneous observations. Included are two loose leaves describing Gillmor’s service as a travelling missionary in the diocese of Algoma.
Notes:
Title based on contents of fonds.
General Notes:
See also entries under this heading in the classified catalogue.
Repository:
Anglican Church of Canada. General Synod Archives.
Corporate Names:
Anglican Church of Canada. Diocese of Algoma.
| Accession numbers: | M68-2 |