About Barbara Grantmyre
Lived 1908 – 1977 (aged 68–69). Barbara Grantmyre was a Canadian writer.
Barbara Lucas Grantmyre (19081977) was an English-Canadian writer.
Born in Bolton, Lancashire, she emigrated in 1911 with her family, settling in Nova Scotia. She is known for several works of nonfiction including Lunar Rogue (1963) about the criminal Henry More Smith and The River that Missed the Boat (1975) about the Shubenacadie Canal. She also wrote short stories including a collection published as A Rose for Minnie Mullet in 1964. She was a contemporary of Thomas Raddall.
Her husband was Thomas Grantmyre and they lived in Elmsdale, Nova Scotia. She had four children - Merritt , Gretchen, Leigh and Brenda.
Barbara also wrote several short stories including the Christmas Goose.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Barbara Grantmyre's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Barbara Grantmyre's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Barbara Grantmyre?
Canadian writer (1908–1977)
When was Barbara Grantmyre born?
Barbara Grantmyre was born in 1908 in Bolton.
When did Barbara Grantmyre die?
Barbara Grantmyre died in 1977.
What was Barbara Grantmyre's occupation?
Barbara Grantmyre was a writer.
What nationality was Barbara Grantmyre?
Barbara Grantmyre was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Barbara Grantmyre
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barbara Grantmyre. https://biography.guide/barbara-grantmyre/
MLA: "Barbara Grantmyre." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barbara-grantmyre/.
Chicago: "Barbara Grantmyre." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barbara-grantmyre/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:12 UTC