The Sunderland & District Historical Society
Home of The Sunderland Museum
The museum houses a detailed collection of pictures and documents detailing the life of this local hero whose service extended to two world wars and an active political life. George Arthur Welsh DSO & Bar (28 July 1896 – 16 February 1965) was a Canadian flying ace, farmer and political figure. He represented Muskoka—Ontario in … Read more
While he did not make ‘three score and ten”, G. Arthur Welsh’s accomplishments during his 68 years are most remarkable. Born in Sunderland, Welsh attended the local public school, Lindsay Vocational Institute and the University of Toronto where he graduated from the Faculty of Education. After a brief teaching career, in 1915 Welsh headed overseas … Read more