The Metcalf family was a pioneer family of Macrorie, Saskatchewan, whose members, particularly Samuel Herbert Metcalf and Aggie Annie Metcalf, held various community positions throughout the years there. This fonds includes extensive information on the Metcalf forbears. A family tree included in the fonds relates a portion of the genealogy of Robert Metcalf, a Methodist preacher. He had two brothers Thomas and Edward Metcalf. He married Elizabeth Cradock and had ten children. Thomas Metcalf died in infancy, Mary Metcalf married William Kirby, William Metcalf married a "Miss Thompson," John Metcalf married a "Miss Haskins," Robert Metcalf married a "Miss Faulkner," Elizabeth Metcalf married William Brownbridge, Ann Metcalf married Ephriam Keeler, Martha Metcalf married Richard Stockdale, Anthony Metcalf (1824-1908) married Catherine Haley (1826-1887) and Abraham Metcalf married, but the name of his bride is absent. The family tree continues by following the line of Anthony and Catherine Metcalf. There are only seven children defined, however, the line seems to extend further as over one hundred descendants are stated to exist as of January 1, 1939. These are the defined descendants: Louisa Metcalf (1849-1934) married William Langford (1852-1935) and had two children, Catherine Ida Langford (1876-1891) and William Herbert Langford (1881-1884). Elizabeth Metcalf (1852-1896) Josephine Metcalf (1854-1925) married Leonard Paisley (1846-1920) and had seven children, Laura Mattie Eveline Paisley (1876), Bertha Maud Paisley (1881), Herbert John Leonard Paisley (1883-1936), Edna Catherine Paisley (1886), Harry Paisley (1891), Clifford Thomas Paisley (1893) and Elsie Mildred Paisley (1897). Martha Metcalf (1857-1921) married Enos McRobert (1855) and had five children, Catherine Hope McRobert (1890-1928),Burton Clair McRobert (1886), Olive Pauline McRobert (1890), Lulu Evelyn McRobert (1893) and Paul Redvers McRobert (1899). William Robert Metcalf (1860) married Jennie Stewart and had five children, Grace Metcalf (1888), Floyd Metcalf (1889), Edna Metcalf (1893-1927) and twins Laura and Loren Metcalf (1895). Mary Metcalf (1862) married Frank E. Yahn and had four children, Willard F. Yahn, George M. Yahn, Lois Yahn and Milton M. Yahn. Homer Anthony Metcalf (1865-1953) married Sarah Ellen Frymire (1863-1937) and they had six children, Harold Haley Metcalf (1890), Donald Leslie Metcalf, Paul Whitaker Metcalf, Ray Clifford Metcalf, Edith Mae Metcalf (Reddin) (1900) and Winfield Homer Metcalf (1903). Another brother is mentioned, one Samuel Herbert Metcalf and Aggie Annie Metcalf, however, they do not appear on the family tree.This family is cited as partial pioneers of Macrorie Saskatchewan. Homer was also revered as a councillor, School Trustee, President of the Telephone Company, Member of the Board of Trade, Reeve of the municipality, and Church elder. He also was selected to represent the Independent Party at a Provincial Election. Mrs. Metcalf (Sarah) served the community and the Church where she was the President of the Ladies' Aid. Homer served for a time as County Auditor of Roberts County, South Dakota. Defending actions he took in 1904 in reference to the filing of nominations for certain offices to be put forth by the Republican Party of Roberts County, South Dakota. Winfield Metcalf was the donor of the material and married Ellen Louis Peeters (1903) and they had two children, Harold Homer Metcalf and John Pierre Metcalf.

John Telford was born in Valens, Ontario in 1878. He attended Woodstock College and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from McMaster University in 1908. From 1910 to 1919 Telford served as minister of the Baptist Church in Roland, Manitoba. He also served in Weyburn and Yorkton, both in Saskatchewan.

In 1920 Telford began articling with the firm of McKim and Gerrand in Melville, Saskatchewan. After his admission to the Bar in 1924, Telford practised law the firm of Wilson, Stewart and Telford in Pelly, Saskatchewan. He was active in community organizations. Telford purchased the law practice from his partners in 1930 and continued to work until October, 1944 when he moved to Regina to serve as Clerk of the Executive Council. Telford remained in that position until 1956. Telford died in 1963 in Regina.

Gertrude Steinhoff was born on January 9, 1887 in Simcoe, Ontario. She was the daughter of Lyman Herbert Steinhoff and Mary Hammond Steinhoff. She obtained Batchelor and Master of Arts degrees from McMaster University. She was a school teacher in Ontario and Saskatchewan before her marriage. Gertrude Telford was very involved in church and community activities. She served as president of the Pelly Homemakers' Club, the Regina Council of Women and the Provincial Council of Women.

She was also an active supporter of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation. She spoke at election meetings, served on the Provincial Council and Executive of the party and was a provincial candidate for the CCF in 1938. After the death of her husband, she moved to Edmonton to reside with her daughter, Margaret. Gertrude Telford died on November 2, 1978 in Edmonton University Hospital.

John M. Telford and Gertrude S. Steinhoff were married in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 4, 1912. They had two daughters: Margaret and Mabel.