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Originally from Walberswick, Suffolk, England, Elsie Mary Buckley (Formerly Brown) (Nov 23, 1888 – Jan 9, 1973) came to Canada with her husband, Alwyne Buckley. They first settled in Armstrong, BC, before moving to California, and then eventually Langley in 1934.
She and her husband had five children together: Joan (1908), Phyllis (1910), Ralph (1912), Denis (1915), and John (1917).
During the family’s time in California, Elsie worked as a housemother at private schools. After arriving in Langley, she became very involved with the community as well as her family business, the internationally known Esperanza Lily Farm.
She was president of Langley Prairie Institute, founder of Langley’s first PTA at Milner School—serving as an elected trustee for several years, with involvement in multiple areas of Langley’s municipal—Langley City Incorporation Agreement, Langley Civic Association, Langley Agricultural Association, and more.

Tommy Gleig was married to Betty, and the two lived in the Brookswood area with their two sons. Tommy was a World War II veteran, a member of the Langley Legion and dealt mostly with veterans' affairs. He worked closely with St. Andrew's Anglican Church Reverend Tom Harris. He ran for council and was a member of the Langley School Board. He was very involved in providing community support and fundraising activities. He was also involved with and responsible for building the first music school in Langley. He died at an early age of a heart attack.

John Alfred Penzer was Mayor of the City of Langley form 1960 to 1961.
Term Source: From Prairie to City, p. 181 (Sommer)

David William Poppy was Mayor of the Township of Langley from 1967 - 1971, Reeve 1956 - 1967 and Councillor in 1944, 1946 - 1955.
Term Source: Roads & Other Place Names in Langley, B.C. pg 41(Pepin).