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- The Coakwell FamilyThe Coakwell family settled at Whitby in 1863 with almost all of their children fully grown. Charles (1816-1897) and Charlotte (1815-1904) Coakwell were married in Yorkshire, England in 1840. They had 8 children: Barnett, William, Thomas, George, James, Charles, Jane, and John. The Coakwell family settled on the north half …The Coakwell family settled at Whitby in 1863 with almost all of their children fully grown. Charles (1816-1897) and Charlotte (1815-1904) Coakwell were married in Yorkshire, England in 1840. They …Whitby Public Library
- The Coakwell FamilyThe Coakwell family settled at Whitby in 1863 with almost all of their children fully grown. Charles (1816-1897) and Charlotte (1815-1904) Coakwell were married in Yorkshire, England in 1840. They had 8 children: Barnett (1841-1910), William (1843-1933), Thomas (1844-1923), George (1846-1897), James (1848-1936), Charles (1850-1924), Jane (1854-1922), and John (1857-1935). …The Coakwell family settled at Whitby in 1863 with almost all of their children fully grown. Charles (1816-1897) and Charlotte (1815-1904) Coakwell were married in Yorkshire, England in 1840. They …Whitby Public Library
- McGillivray FamilyLeaving Aberdeenshire in Scotland, George McGillivray landed at Quebec in 1833 and hadn't intended to settle at Whitby Township. While in Vermont, McGillivray received a letter from William Dow encouraging him to purchase land in Whitby Township. After having spent time at Glen Dhu, the Dow family homestead in Whitby …Leaving Aberdeenshire in Scotland, George McGillivray landed at Quebec in 1833 and hadn't intended to settle at Whitby Township. While in Vermont, McGillivray received a letter from William Dow encouraging …Whitby Public Library
- William White FamilyWilliam White (1832-1910) of Yorkshire, England married Mary Ann Maw (1836-1914) of East Whitby in 1863. The couple had seven children: William C. (1865-1939), James L. (1867-1938), Susan Jane (1870-1954), Thomas (1873-1928), Joseph (1875-1952), Ester Ellen (1876-1949), and John M. whose dates are unknown. The White family residence was located …William White (1832-1910) of Yorkshire, England married Mary Ann Maw (1836-1914) of East Whitby in 1863. The couple had seven children: William C. (1865-1939), James L. (1867-1938), Susan Jane (1870-1954), …Whitby Public Library
- Residence of Andrew M. Ross, c.1890This frame house was built in 1879 by Andrew Ross (1851-1936) at the south west corner of King Street and Colbeorne Street at 401 Colborne Street West. Ross was a dry goods merchant in Whitby and a former Mayor of the Town. His daughter, Miss Marcia Ross (1889-1979) was the …This frame house was built in 1879 by Andrew Ross (1851-1936) at the south west corner of King Street and Colbeorne Street at 401 Colborne Street West. Ross was a …Whitby Public Library
- Dryden Public School Class, c.1880-1890Dryden School, so called because it was on the James Dryden farm, was officially known as Union School Section No.6 and it combined Whitby and East Whitby Townships. The school house was built in 1880 on the north-east corner of Concession 7 and Thickson Road. It was closed by the …Dryden School, so called because it was on the James Dryden farm, was officially known as Union School Section No.6 and it combined Whitby and East Whitby Townships. The school …Whitby Public Library
- Whitby Collegiate Institute Class, c.1890The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.The Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.Whitby Public Library
- Family of Henry Hodgson SonleyGeorge Sonley and Ann Walker were married at Lincolnshire, England in 1827. They had five children and moved to Canada sometime before 1843. Their three known children were George (1828-1876), Henry (1835-1906), and Thomas (1843-1915). Henry Hodgson Sonley (1835-1906) married Jane Rundle in 1862 at Brock Township. They had 12 …George Sonley and Ann Walker were married at Lincolnshire, England in 1827. They had five children and moved to Canada sometime before 1843. Their three known children were George (1828-1876), …Whitby Public Library
- Residence of John Alfred AshtonThis house is located at the south-east corner of Whinchester Road (Concession 6) and Garrard Road (lot 18, Concession 5).This house is located at the south-east corner of Whinchester Road (Concession 6) and Garrard Road (lot 18, Concession 5).Whitby Public Library
- Henry Street School Class, 1890Henry Street School was built in 1854 on the block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry, and Gilbert Streets and is now occupied by R.A. Sennett Public School. The school, which faced Henry Street, was destroyed by fire on 4 July 1920.Henry Street School was built in 1854 on the block bounded by King, Dunlop, Henry, and Gilbert Streets and is now occupied by R.A. Sennett Public School. The school, which …Whitby Public Library
- Almonds Town Line School Class, c.1890Almonds Town Line School, Union School Section No.1, was located on the north-west corner of Kingston Road at the Whitby-Pickering Town Line. It was destroyed by fire on 4 November 1917 and replaced with another brick school house which was demolished around 1977.Almonds Town Line School, Union School Section No.1, was located on the north-west corner of Kingston Road at the Whitby-Pickering Town Line. It was destroyed by fire on 4 November …Whitby Public Library
- Members of the Tweedie Family, 1890The Tweedie family immigrated to Canada from Lanarkshire, Scotland about 1829. James and Jane Tweedie had thirteen children, all born at the family home, Broadfield, in Whitby Township.The Tweedie family immigrated to Canada from Lanarkshire, Scotland about 1829. James and Jane Tweedie had thirteen children, all born at the family home, Broadfield, in Whitby Township.Whitby Public Library
- Interior of All Saints' Anglican Church, c. 1890All Saints' Anglican Church was built in 1865-66 at 300 Dundas Street West.All Saints' Anglican Church was built in 1865-66 at 300 Dundas Street West.Whitby Public Library
- Residence of George Jones, c.1890This frame house stood at 512 Brock Street South at the north west corner of Brock and St. John Streets. It was demolished in 1963 and an apartment building was built on the site.Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy Van Wyck (1877-1941), a retired Presbyterian …This frame house stood at 512 Brock Street South at the north west corner of Brock and St. John Streets. It was demolished in 1963 and an apartment building was …Whitby Public Library
- Residence of George Cormack, c.1890This house was located at 319 Green Street in Whitby. This home was built in 1861 at the south east corner of Green and Dunlop Streets. It was demolished in July 1964.George Cormack was a lumber dealer.This house was located at 319 Green Street in Whitby. This home was built in 1861 at the south east corner of Green and Dunlop Streets. It was demolished in …Whitby Public Library
- Residence of George Cormack, c.1890This house was located at 319 Green Street in Whitby. This home was built in 1861 at the south east corner of Green and Dunlop Streets. It was demolished in July 1964.George Cormack was a lumber dealer.This house was located at 319 Green Street in Whitby. This home was built in 1861 at the south east corner of Green and Dunlop Streets. It was demolished in …Whitby Public Library
- Colonel John Edwin Farewell, c.1890John Edwin Farewell was born in East Whitby Township on February 18, 1840, a descendant of Irish ancestors and was adopted by Abraham Farewell, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ontario South. He was educated in Whitby and Barrie and received a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Toronto …John Edwin Farewell was born in East Whitby Township on February 18, 1840, a descendant of Irish ancestors and was adopted by Abraham Farewell, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ontario …Whitby Public Library
- William Sinclair, c. 1890William Sinclair was born at the Parish of Culter, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on July 11, 1810, and came to Canada in 1833. He was hired by local farmers in Whitby Township for a few years and for 14 years farmed on his own at Almonds. In 1861 he settled on lot …William Sinclair was born at the Parish of Culter, Lanarkshire, Scotland, on July 11, 1810, and came to Canada in 1833. He was hired by local farmers in Whitby Township …Whitby Public Library
- Mrs. William Sinclair (Margaret Prentice), c. 1890Margaret Prentice was born in the parish of Crawford-John, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1812. She married William Sinclair in Scotland in 1833. The Sinclairs came to Whitby in 1833 and resided at Almonds until 1861 when they purchased Glenrath Farm at lot 18, Broken Front Concession, Whitby Township. This farm was …Margaret Prentice was born in the parish of Crawford-John, Lanarkshire, Scotland, in 1812. She married William Sinclair in Scotland in 1833. The Sinclairs came to Whitby in 1833 and resided …Whitby Public Library
- Residence of George Conrad Gross, c.1890This brick house is located at the north west corner of Colborne and Byron Streets (200 Colborne Street West).It was built for George Conrad Gross, a Whitby hardware merchant, in 1883 at the corner of Byron and Colborne Streets. Whitby’s house numbering system was provided by Rev. Dr. James Roy …This brick house is located at the north west corner of Colborne and Byron Streets (200 Colborne Street West).It was built for George Conrad Gross, a Whitby hardware merchant, in …Whitby Public Library