- Tweedsmuir History
Tweedsmuir Histories were perhaps the first “organized”, although amateur approach to recording local history. The idea was articulated by Susan Buchan, Baroness Tweedsmuir, who was the wife of John Buchan, Baron Tweedsmuir, and Governor General of Canada in 1935-1940. This digital collection contains materials from the scrapbook compiled by the …
Tweedsmuir Histories were perhaps the first “organized”, although amateur approach to recording local history. The idea was articulated by Susan Buchan, Baroness Tweedsmuir, who was the wife of John Buchan, …
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- Biographical sketches of prominent residents of Richmond Hill
Biographical sketches of prominent residents of Richmond Hill derived from various sources and prepared for the Tweedsmuir History.
Biographical sketches of prominent residents of Richmond Hill derived from various sources and prepared for the Tweedsmuir History.
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- Important Incident of 1837 Rebellion
An article from "The Liberal" newspaper describes the incident of the 1837 Rebellion known as the Battle of Montgomery's Tavern.
An article from "The Liberal" newspaper describes the incident of the 1837 Rebellion known as the Battle of Montgomery's Tavern.
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- Atkinson family of Richmond Hill
A history of Atkinson family of Richmond Hill written for The Tweedsmuir History by W. Donald T. Atkinson, Principal Glebe Collegiate, Ottawa.
A history of Atkinson family of Richmond Hill written for The Tweedsmuir History by W. Donald T. Atkinson, Principal Glebe Collegiate, Ottawa.
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- Trench family of Richmond Hill
A history of Trench family of Richmond Hill written by W.D.T. Atkinson.
A history of Trench family of Richmond Hill written by W.D.T. Atkinson.
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- Riemann family tree
The first ancestor to arrive on this Continent was Jacob Riemann whose name appears in the Ship’s list of 1753. You will note the original spelling of the name, which would make the pronunciation Reeman. In the History of Somerset County, Pennsylvania, mention is made of Gottlieb Riemann as having …
The first ancestor to arrive on this Continent was Jacob Riemann whose name appears in the Ship’s list of 1753. You will note the original spelling of the name, which …
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- St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
An essay by H. Rumble concerning the establishment of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Richmond Hill, Ont.
An essay by H. Rumble concerning the establishment of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Richmond Hill, Ont.
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- Methodist United Church
An essay describing history of Methodist United Church in Richmond Hill, Ont., with the list of ministers and a photograph of the Church Choir Picnic.
An essay describing history of Methodist United Church in Richmond Hill, Ont., with the list of ministers and a photograph of the Church Choir Picnic.
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- Trustees of Methodist United Church
Members of several well-known families in Richmond Hill: 1. W. Atkinson; 2. William Harrison; 3. W. Glass; 4. W. Trench; 5. Hy. Sanderson; 6. J. Duncan; 7. R. Metcalf; 8. Warren; 9. E. Sheppard.
Members of several well-known families in Richmond Hill: 1. W. Atkinson; 2. William Harrison; 3. W. Glass; 4. W. Trench; 5. Hy. Sanderson; 6. J. Duncan; 7. R. Metcalf; 8. …
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- A photograph of the old parsonage at the north east corner of Church and Centre St.
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- John Sanderson
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- Schools of Richmond Hill
This essay outlines the history of education in Richmond Hill, Ont., focusing on the school buildings and the formation of the Board of Education.
This essay outlines the history of education in Richmond Hill, Ont., focusing on the school buildings and the formation of the Board of Education.
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- Richmond Hill Tweedsmuir History Scrapbook
Tweedsmuir Community History Collections (Stoney Creek, ON), 1957 Lady Tweedsmuir supported interest to local history in the following statement: "I am so glad to hear that the Women’s Institutes of Ontario are going to compile village history books. Events move very fast nowadays; houses are pulled down, new roads are made, and the aspect of the countryside changes …
Tweedsmuir Community History Collections (Stoney Creek, ON), 1957 Lady Tweedsmuir supported interest to local history in the following statement: "I am so glad to hear that the Women’s Institutes of Ontario are going to compile village history books. …
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- Russell Lynett
A photograph of Russell Lynett.
A photograph of Russell Lynett.
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- The Liberal, 3 Jan 1957
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- The Liberal, 10 Jan 1957
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- The Liberal, 17 Jan 1957
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- The Liberal, 24 Jan 1957
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- The Liberal, 31 Jan 1957
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- The Liberal, 7 Feb 1957
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