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      Torontonians have a long and happy tradition of heading north to cottage country during the long, hot days of summer. This virtual exhibit explores cottage-related items from our Special Collections.

      William Fairbanks Tempest was born in Whitby or Oshawa on November 30, 1845, son of Dr. William Tempest and Mary H. Fairbanks. One of his uncles was Col. Silas B. Fairbanks, the first commanding officer of the 34th Ontario Regiment which was formed in 1866 after the Battle of Ridgeway …

      The 34th Regiment was militia for Ontario County. They were known as the 34th Regiment from 1866 until 1920. After such time they became known as Ontario Regiment (RCAC). This group is sometimes also referred to as the 34th (Ontario) Battalion.

      These soldiers were from various militia regiments which went to Ridgeway to repel the Fenian Raid of June 1866. This photo was taken at a studio at Dunnville near the site of the raid.

      A parochial grammar school was set up in the late 1820s across from where St.Peter's Rectory is now. In the 1840s this became the Newcastle District Grammar School and later the Cobourg Grammar School till 1871. The headmaster at this time was F.W. Barron.

      Martha Eliza Smith (1853 -1933) was born in London. Ontario, to William and Margaret Smith. The Smith family moved to Lowville. Martha was employed as seamstress at the James Roderick Hotel and Post Office on Waterdown Road, just east of the Aldershot Railway Station. While employed there she met Robert …

      All Saints' Anglican Church was built in 1865-66 at 300 Dundas Street West.

      Flesherton or Saugeen Militia, a group of unknown men probably including some Hales and MacArthur men

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      W.K. Flesher in his captain's uniform for the No. 6 Company, Flesherton, of the 31st Grey Regiment which was organized September 14, 1866.

      Charles Bugg is listed as operating photography business in Toronto in 1866-1868.

      Papple Cemetery is an inactive cemetery in Brant County, under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located on Brant County Highway # 99, 2.5 kms east of the St George Road (Brant County Road # 13). Range 4-3

      This headstone is located in the Second Onondaga Baptist Church Cemetery which was established after the church was built in 1854. The Church and Cemetery are located on 330 Baptist Church Road, 0.3 km south of Mulligan Road. Location: 11-2

      Located right next to the Salt Springs Church on the Grand River, the Salt Springs Cemetery has been in operation since 1822. The cemetery is still active under the management of the Salt Springs Cemetery Board of Trustees. There is a plaque on the property that tells the history of …

      Located right next to the Salt Springs Church on the Grand River, the Salt Springs Cemetery has been in operation since 1822. The cemetery is still active under the management of the Salt Springs Cemetery Board of Trustees. There is a plaque on the property that tells the history of …

      This railway system was first established in Ontario in October of 1847, shortly after this the first train came through the woodstock train station in December of 1853 on the Great Western Railway which later became the Canadian National Railway. This railway line connected Woodstock to the great lakes.

      The first militia unit in the county of Oxford was raised by Benajah Mallory in the Township of Burford. Though the Oxford Militia was not created until the summer of 1798. After this the Colonel was instructed to raise four companies, these militia companies participated in the War of 1812. …

      Grecian went into service in 1864 and was wrecked in 1869.