I came across a post that was made WAY back in 2003 regarding Empire tractors by Ken J. I don't know if he still visits the forum or if anyone else might have some information so I thought posting was worth a try.
My great grandfather was Frank Farthing, he came over from England in 1925 and owned Empire Tractor in Tecumseh, Ontario until he died in 1941. From what I understand my great grandmother, Hilda, sold the company shortly after. I'm hoping you can share what you know about the company and if you have any old articles, printed material, etc. I could bother you for copies or scans of them. My grandfather died in 2003 and no one in our small family has anything from or knowledge about the company. I would like to know about the tractors themselves as well.
I would love to hear from anyone that can help.
My great grandfather was Frank Farthing, he came over from England in 1925 and owned Empire Tractor in Tecumseh, Ontario until he died in 1941. From what I understand my great grandmother, Hilda, sold the company shortly after. I'm hoping you can share what you know about the company and if you have any old articles, printed material, etc. I could bother you for copies or scans of them. My grandfather died in 2003 and no one in our small family has anything from or knowledge about the company. I would like to know about the tractors themselves as well.
I would love to hear from anyone that can help.