Richard Toomath – “Father” of Toronto Orangemen
Worshipful Brother Richard Toomath, a member of Toronto’s John Knox L.O.L.2996 had two claims to fame, one of which certainly earned him the nickname “father” of Toronto Orangemen.
Born near Enniskillen, County Fermanagh he was a descendant of a Dutch soldier who accompanied William on his many expeditions including… Read More
Clarke Wallace Floody, O.B.E. and “The Great Escape”
Clarke Wallace Floody was born on April, 28th, 1918 in Chatham, Ontario. The Floody family had been members of the Orange Association in Ontario since the 1830’s so it came as no surprise that the family choose to christen their son on July 12. Not only did they… Read More
ALVIN HAGAR
1913 - 2009
Native Canadian, War Vet, 73 Years a Member of the L.O.L.
Alvin Hagar was born on the Alderville Reserve just north of Cobourg, Ontario on July the 4th, 1913. His father, William (also an Orangeman), had been killed in action on May the 8th, 1918 while serving… Read More
