Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Medal, Commemorative |
Collection |
Lambton Heritage Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
LHM 2022.034.005 |
Description |
Brass medal commemorating the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The medal is oval and features a three-dimensional illustration depicting a train moving along a train track. The train is framed by a round banner with an inscription that reads "Honorary Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers". A second piece of metal resembles a small shield that hangs below the banner and reads "Member G.I.D". The back of the medal includes a closure consisting of a long pin and a small clasp. |
Provenance |
This pin belonged to Peter Haining. Peter was born in Scotland and married Ann Margaret Johnson (1821 - 1917) in England on January 2nd, 1840. While living in England, they had three children, John (1843) , Henry (1845) and James (1850 - 1922). In the 1851 Census, the family are recorded as living in Hamilton, Ontario and would welcome two daughters, Clara (1857 - 1943) and Annie (1854 - 1925). The 1881 Census records the family as living in Watford, Ontario where Peter is listed as a Station Master. Peter worked for the Great Western railroad. His daughter, Clara assisted her father at the railway station. After losing his position over his stance on Temperance, the local citizens took up a petition or scroll for his reinstatement. A delegation took the petition to the President of the railroad in Montreal. He was reinstated and sent to Kincardine to work on the Huron and Bruce Line. Peter appears to have retired to Brooklyn New York, most likely sometime in the late 1890s. His wife Margaret is still listed as living in Brooklyn in the 1900 United States Census after his passing in 1893. |
Dimensions |
H-6 W-5.5 cm |
Search Terms |
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Railway Watford Medal Commemorative Membership |
People |
Haining, Peter |