Elva Reid was born and raised in Clarke township – what we now call Ward 4. Her ancestors, the William Reid family arrived in Canada from Ireland in 1830. As a young adult, Reid left the rural life for awhile but always returned to her roots.

Elva Reid was born and raised in Clarke township – what we now call Ward 4. Her ancestors, the William Reid family arrived in Canada from Ireland in 1830. As a young adult, Reid left the rural life for awhile but always returned to her roots.