The quilt in this photo was believed to have been created in 1959 and has been in the possession of the Russell United Church since before 2020. They want to display it but would like to know a bit more about its history. Courtesy Photo
RUSSELL – The members of the Russell United Church on Mill St. have a mystery on their hands and would like some help in trying to solve it.
According to MariLyse Dumas, they have a quilt that was created in 1959 which includes the names of the members of the church as well as members of the community. The quilt was apparently brought to the church prior to COVID, but there is no record of who donated it.
The members of the Russell United Church are looking for a place to display the quilt but would also like to learn more about its history, in particular who to credit with making it as well as why it was created that year.
They would really appreciate any information, even if you feel it is unimportant. If you have any information, you are asked to please contact russellunited@gmail.com. If you are interested in being contacted by phone, you can call 613-445-3111. Please leave a name and phone number either by email or through their phone and they will contact you.
They are really looking forward to solving this mystery and would appreciate any information they receive.
Terry Tinkess is a professional photographer, educator and journalist. He has been making a living with a camera and keyboard since 1999 and has been featured in such publications as The Ottawa Citizen, Cornwall Standard Freeholder, The Globe and Mail, The Miami Herald, Ottawa Construction News, The Ontario Construction Report, Ontario Home Builder Magazine, Reed Construction Data, Canadian Potato Business and most recently, The Record and Eastern Ontario AgriNews. Terry lives in Ingleside, Ontario with his wife Brenda, Mia the anxious Pittie and cats Wally and Chubbers.
