"A Greenhorn in the Rockies" By C.C. Lumley

Accession Number: Elgin County Archives AN: 2023-46; Elgin County Museum AN: 958.976.11

Accession Number: Elgin County Archives AN: 2023-46; Elgin County Museum AN: 958.976.11

History / Biographical: From St. Thomas and Its Men of Affairs (grammar and spelling are as originally published): Dr. Lumley is a native of Elgin County. Born in Iona, December 25th, 1874, he was educated in the public schools of Iona and taught at Willey’s Corners and Iona 1893-4. He attended the St. Thomas Collegiate Institute and entered the dental offices of Dr. J. J. Teetzel in 1895. He graduated from the Toronto Dental College, receiving his D.D.S. in 1899. He then entered McMaster University and graduated there with B.A. degree in 1903. The same year he located in St. Thomas and established his present very successful practice. In 1912 the McMaster University conferred the degree of M.A. on Dr. Lumley. Dr. Lumley is a prominent figure in public and professional life of the city and his activities in uplift work is worthy of note. President of the Y.M.C.A. Board in 1914; also president of the Disciples Church Board; chairman of the St. Thomas School Board in 1913. Dr. Lumley made a most energetic campaign as the Liberal candidate for West Elgin in the provincial contest on the Abolition of the Bar campaign during the present year. Married, 1904, Miss Maud Westren, of Toronto. Member of the St. Thomas Club and K. of P. Residence: 71 St. George street.

Scope and Content: A copy of “A Greenhorn in the Rockies” by C.C. Lumley, a memoir that describes his adventures in Western Canada. Included at the beginning are some details about his life in Elgin County, including his birth in 1874, and his work as a dentist in Iona, Melbourne, Lawrence and Fingal.