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The Aldergrove Hotel - or the Hotel Alders as it was first announced - was built by Mr. Jay Ingersoll and his wife Eva. Mr. Ingersoll was a Coghlan resident before moving to a new residence at 2428 264 Street. Mr. Ingersoll was not only a member of the Horsemen's Benevolent Society and the BC Thoroughbred Racing Society, but he was also a breeder of Shorthorn beef cattle. Mr. Ingersoll was a member of the Aldergrove Elks Lodge No. 66 while Mrs. Ingersoll was a member of the Langley Business and Professional Women's Club. They both were members and supporters of many Aldergrove community groups such as the Agricultural Association, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Jaycettes as well as community events such as fundraising auctions and Klondyke Festivals.
The Ingersolls formed …