Salt Spring Island Archives has an abundance of memorabilia relating to the Crofton Family. The Crofton Family first arrived on the island in 1898 and became an integral part of the history of the Island. The […]
The Crofton Baronetcy, of The Mote in County Roscommon, was created in the Baronetage of Ireland on 1 July 1661 for Edward Crofton, as a reward for his record of loyalty to King Charles II […]
History of the Harbour House Hotel Early in the 1900s, newlyweds Alfred Fred Crofton and Nona Wilson bought Jack Scovell’s 100-acre seafront farm at the head of Ganges Harbour. They set about raising livestock, fruit, […]
This is a fascinating interview that I found in the Saltspring Archives. It relates to an interview of Desmond Crofton by Lillian Horsdal on August 23rd 1972. The interview covers the period when the Crofton […]
The Bronze Lion (Dutch: Bronzen Leeuw) is a high Royal Dutch award, intended for servicemen who have shown extreme bravery and leadership in battle favouring The Netherlands; in some special cases it can however be […]
Obituary for Anne B.Crofton nee Evans. The Victoria Times Colonist from Aug. 7 to Aug. 8, 2009 CROFTON, Anne B. (nee Evans) 1917 2009 Our beloved mother has died surrounded with love. Anne had a […]
Obituary for Barry Gerald Crofton. Victoria Times-Colonist from Sept. 21 to Sept. 22, 2012 CROFTON, Barry Gerald Barry passed away peacefully September 8th, 2012 with his loving wife Gail and sister Kerry at his side. […]
Obituary for Denise Francis Crofton The Times Colonist from Oct.10th to Oct.22, 2009 CROFTON, Denise 1913 – 2009 Denise Francis Crofton passed away peacefully in the Lady Minto Gulf Islands Hospital October 4, 2009. Denise […]
Obituary for Patrick Dermott Crofton. Lt.-Cdmr (retired) C The Globe and Mail on Jan. 16, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick. He will be lovingly remembered by his […]
Obituary for John Edward Crofton The Times Colonist from Jan. 21 to Jan. 23, 2009 CROFTON, John Edward, Lt. Colonel (Ret’d) CD December 12, 1925 January 19, 2009 John passed away peacefully at home with […]
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