Tofield’s Lawson family honoured for 100 years of farming
It was a momentous occasion for Tofield’s Lawson family this past week as they received the Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award honouring their dedication and commitment for 100 years of farming.
Presenting the award was MLA Jackie Lovely, who said it was a “rare honour” to travel back in time and revisit the Lawson family history.
“I make it a priority to hand deliver each one of these bronze plaques and celebrate with the family who normally travel for several hours to gather together for this special moment,” Lovely said. . . .
. . . Elva and George Lawson, and their six children, Herman, Milford, Martin, Mabel, Mildred, and Edna, moved by train to Tofield from New Northrop, Michigan in the US. They arrived at the Bardo Station in June 1914.
In September that year, they purchased two quarter sections of land, NW 11-50-19 W4 and NE 11-50-19 W4, 4 miles south of Tofield, from Edward R. Kallal and Charles J. Kallal. . . . contd.
