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- Residence of John Spencer/Dorset FarmThis log cabin was built by John Spencer (1786-1875) who settled on lot 29 of Concession 7 in 1833. David Burns (1850-1922), a poet in Brooklin, was born in this house on 6 August 1850 according to a caption under this photograph in his second book of poems published after …This log cabin was built by John Spencer (1786-1875) who settled on lot 29 of Concession 7 in 1833. David Burns (1850-1922), a poet in Brooklin, was born in this …Whitby Public Library
- John Poole(Condition: Fair.)(Condition: Fair.)Rideau Lakes Public Library
- Delta Public School c.1875(Condition: Fair.)(Condition: Fair.)Rideau Lakes Public Library
- Mrs. Pennock(Condition: Good. )(Condition: Good. )Rideau Lakes Public Library
- Philemon Pennock and his wife Chloe Brown Pennock(Condition: Good. )(Condition: Good. )Rideau Lakes Public Library
- Thames Mill StoreCondition: Fair. Some stains and photo is worn.Condition: Fair. Some stains and photo is worn.St. Marys Museum
- William Paxton Sr. c.1870William Paxton was born at Durham, England on April 15, 1791. He married Elizabeth Liddle, formerly Mrs. John Dryden, in England in 1819. The family came to Whitby Township in 1820 and he lived for many years in Port Perry. Liddle died at Whitby Township on September 1, 1855. Later, …William Paxton was born at Durham, England on April 15, 1791. He married Elizabeth Liddle, formerly Mrs. John Dryden, in England in 1819. The family came to Whitby Township in …Whitby Public Library
- Harbour mouth, CobourgSailing ships were hauled in and out by steam tugs, but steamships came right up to the east side of East Pier.The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating in about 1830, starting with this pier. This first pier began near the entrance to the present trailer park, extended …Sailing ships were hauled in and out by steam tugs, but steamships came right up to the east side of East Pier.The Cobourg Harbour Co. was incorporated and began operating …Cobourg Public Library
- William Gerrard Dow, c.1870William Gerrard Dow, first son of John Dow of Glen Dhu farm, lot 23, concession 3, Whitby Township, was born at Glen Dhu on September 21, 1849. He continued to farm at Glen Dhu until 1890 when he moved to Manitoba to take up farming there. He died at Lilac, …William Gerrard Dow, first son of John Dow of Glen Dhu farm, lot 23, concession 3, Whitby Township, was born at Glen Dhu on September 21, 1849. He continued to …Whitby Public Library
- Mrs. William Gerrard Dow, c.1875Mrs. William Gerrard Dow, daughter of Captain Jame McAllan of Port Whitby was bon on August 11, 1843. On September 24, 1873 she married William Gerrard Dow of Glen Dhu farm, lot 23, concession 3, Whitby Township. In 1890, Mr. and Mrs. Dow moved to Manitoba and later to Saskatechewan …Mrs. William Gerrard Dow, daughter of Captain Jame McAllan of Port Whitby was bon on August 11, 1843. On September 24, 1873 she married William Gerrard Dow of Glen Dhu …Whitby Public Library
- John Ball Dow, c.1870John Ball Dow was born at Glen Dhu farm, lot 23, concession 3, Whitby Township, on November 29, 1851. A graduate in law from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario in 1875, he was a lawyer in Whitby until 1907 when he was appointed Clerk of the Ontario County Court and …John Ball Dow was born at Glen Dhu farm, lot 23, concession 3, Whitby Township, on November 29, 1851. A graduate in law from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario in …Whitby Public Library
- John Ball Dow, 1875John Ball Dow was born at Glen Dhu farm, lot 23, concession 3, Whitby Township, on November 29, 1851. A graduate in law from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario in 1875, he was a lawyer in Whitby until 1907 when he was appointed Clerk of the Ontario County Court and …John Ball Dow was born at Glen Dhu farm, lot 23, concession 3, Whitby Township, on November 29, 1851. A graduate in law from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario in …Whitby Public Library
- Robert Sinclair, 1870Robert Sinclair was born in Whitby Township in 1849. He was the son of William Sinclair and Margaret Prentice. He and his brother Alex, both of whom never married, carried on the family farm, Glenrath, after their father's death in 1899. Robert Sinclair died at Glenrath, lot 18, Broken Front …Robert Sinclair was born in Whitby Township in 1849. He was the son of William Sinclair and Margaret Prentice. He and his brother Alex, both of whom never married, carried …Whitby Public Library
- John Joshua Fothergill, c.1870John Joshua Fothergill (son of Charles Fothergill and his second wife Eliza Richardson) was born on April 23, 1836. He was originally called John Joshua St. George Fothergill because he was born on St. George's Day. He purchased the north part of lot 32, concession 1, Whitby Township, in 1882 …John Joshua Fothergill (son of Charles Fothergill and his second wife Eliza Richardson) was born on April 23, 1836. He was originally called John Joshua St. George Fothergill because he …Whitby Public Library
- Dr. Henry Warren, c. 1870This photograph was inscribed, "Mr. H. Warren, Whitby", we can only assume it is Dr. Henry Warren, son of William Warren, Collector of Customs at Port Whitby. Dr. Henry Warren was born in Whitby Township, probably at Port Whitby on September 19, 1838. He attended New York Medical College and …This photograph was inscribed, "Mr. H. Warren, Whitby", we can only assume it is Dr. Henry Warren, son of William Warren, Collector of Customs at Port Whitby. Dr. Henry Warren …Whitby Public Library
- Mrs. William Warren Jr. (Eliza Mary Pole), c.1870Mrs. William Warren Jr. (Eliza Mary Pole) was born in May 1836. She married William Warren Jr. of Oshawa. She died at Oshawa on September 6, 1873 and is buried at St. George's Anglican Cemetery, Oshawa.Mrs. William Warren Jr. (Eliza Mary Pole) was born in May 1836. She married William Warren Jr. of Oshawa. She died at Oshawa on September 6, 1873 and is buried …Whitby Public Library
- David Briggs, c.1870David Briggs was born at Dunham, Missisquoi County, Lower Canada, on August 8, 1816. In 1836 he came to Whitby Township and settled east of Myrtle on lot 19, concession 8. He was a county constable and farmer. He died on March 4, 1897 at his home and is buried …David Briggs was born at Dunham, Missisquoi County, Lower Canada, on August 8, 1816. In 1836 he came to Whitby Township and settled east of Myrtle on lot 19, concession …Whitby Public Library
- Mrs. David Briggs (Phoebe Ann Kerr), c. 1870Phoebe Ann Kerr was bor on July 311, 1823. She and David Briggs were married at Whitby Township, Canada West on May 3, 1842. She died at Whitby Township near Myrtle on June 3, 1902 and is buried at Union Cemetery, Oshawa.Phoebe Ann Kerr was bor on July 311, 1823. She and David Briggs were married at Whitby Township, Canada West on May 3, 1842. She died at Whitby Township near …Whitby Public Library
- Sylvester Earl Briggs, c.1870Sylvester Earl Briggs was born in Whitby Township, east of Myrtle, on April 10, 1846. He moved to Toronto in 1873 and joined Steele Brothers firm with R.C. Steele. R.C. Steele and S.E. Briggs were coworkers in Oshawa prior to joining the firm. In 1900, the company became the Steele …Sylvester Earl Briggs was born in Whitby Township, east of Myrtle, on April 10, 1846. He moved to Toronto in 1873 and joined Steele Brothers firm with R.C. Steele. R.C. …Whitby Public Library
- Mrs. James Ironside Davidson, c. 1870Barbara Hendrie was born at New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on April 1819 and married James Ironside Davidson at Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on July 15, 1841. They sailed immediately to Canada and settled on Lot 1, Concession 8, Pickering Township on a farm called Sittyton Grove. Mrs. Davidson had five children …Barbara Hendrie was born at New Deer, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on April 1819 and married James Ironside Davidson at Monquhitter, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on July 15, 1841. They sailed immediately to Canada …Whitby Public Library