William Cornelius Van Horne

William Cornelius Van Horne 1843 - 1915 Married: 1867 Lucy Adaline Hurd They had the following children: Adaline Van Horne 1868 - ? William Van Horne 1871 - 1877 Richard Benedict Van Horne 1877 - ? Offered a knighthood 1890 - refused the honour Refused again in 1891 Knighted Sir William 1894

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William C  Van Horne Story The Bishop Family Family Photos Taylor's of Broadsea

This was erected by the Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board. It is located at Thunder Bay, Ontario

Submitted by: Garry Bishop Compiled by: Linda Huntington All photos are the property of Linda Huntington unless otherwise stated. Many books have been written about William Van Horne The Canadians William Van Horne by Stephen Mayles The Last Spike by Pierre Berton The National Dream by Pierre Berton The Life & Work of Sir William Van Horne by Walter Vaugnan

William Cornelius Van Horne died on September 11, 1915 He was taken by his private railway car 'The Saskatchewan' to Joliet, Illinois, where he was buried.