Bessie was born and lived on her parents' farm, Lot 11, Con. 14 until her marriage.  The wedding also took place on the farm and the best man was John May who later moved to Harris, Sask.  Bessie and James Henry also celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary there.  On that occasion, early in the evening, immediate members of the family treated them to a dinner at the Golden Beaver, Ennotville, following which they returned home where about 100 guests had gathered.  The home was massed with flowers and plants from their own garden, for which James Henry had a good reputation.  He lived to age 95, Bessie to 93.