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      This map lays out the land division and ownership of the southern Trafalgar township region as of 1858. It is one of eight maps of the Halton townships. It also includes depictions of important local buildings including the residence of Robert. K. Chisholm Esq., the Canadian Hotel, and Oakville Steam …

      This map lays out the land division and ownership of the Trafalgar township region as of 1858. It is one of eight maps of the Halton townships. It also includes depictions of important local buildings including the residence of George K. Chisholm Esq., Chisholm Brothers’ Grist Mill, and the residence …

      This map shows the land distribution and lot owners of Northern Trafalgar during 1877. It also contains a Post Office address list. This map was taken from the Illustrated Historical Atlas of Halton.

      Trafalgar Plan of the Second Township In the tract of Land lately Purchased from the Mississagna Indians [sic] Sam T. Wilmot Surveyor "Trafalgar Dist of Gore Partial"...

      Photo caption: “Oakville’s volunteer brigade were hosted by the women’s auxiliary at its 25th anniversary. Mrs. Dora Wright (left) holds one end of the cake as fireman Bill Cook, District Chief George Wright, and District Deputy Chief Eldon Perkins prepare to cut it with an axe. Mrs. Jessie Perkins supports …

      The Merton area (Lots 26-35 2SDS Trafalgar) was settled as early as 1810. the first settlers were David Utter, Joseph Smith, William Bates, Cornelius Tipps and Henry Cale. The community adopted the name "Merton" when the post office opened in 1852. The name was likely chosen to commemorate the battle …

 Toronto Daily Star (1892-1971), 4 Nov 1929     A newspaper article about the 60th or diamond anniversary of Sheridan United Church in 1929.

 Oakville-Trafalgar Journal, 29 Mar 1956, Section 1, p. 1, column 1     Newspaper article about the expansion of the Queen Elizabeth Highway which required the demolition of the little village of Sheridan, Ontario.

      The surname "Conover" was changed by the family from the Dutch, "Coevenhoven" or "Van Coenhoven".

      The newspaper clipping has reversed the given names of James William Biggar. His grave headstone is inscribed, James William Bigger.

      Although the newspaper is identified only as "The Star" in the photo bylines, it is likely the Oakville Record Star which was published from 1949 to 1962 by Wilder and Tina Brickenridge. It was sold in 1962 to the Toronto Star.

      The newspaper death notice for George W. Mayer who died at Cliffview Farm, Oakville on Friday, October 4, 1935 appeared in the Canadian Champion. A similar notice appeared in the Acton Free Press including his age of 81 years old when he died. This means his birth date was in …

      The newspaper death notice for George W. Mayer who died at Cliffview Farm, Oakville on Friday, October 4, 1935 appeared in the Canadian Champion. A similar notice appeared in the Acton Free Press including his age of 81 years old when he died. This means his birth date was in …

      The newspaper death notice for George W. Mayer who died at Cliffview Farm, Oakville on Friday, October 4, 1935 appeared in the Canadian Champion. A similar notice appeared in the Acton Free Press including his age of 81 years old when he died. This means his birth date was in …

      The newspaper death notice for George W. Mayer who died at Cliffview Farm, Oakville on Friday, October 4, 1935 appeared in the Canadian Champion. A similar notice appeared in the Acton Free Press including his age of 81 years old when he died. This means his birth date was in …

      The newspaper death notice for George W. Mayer who died at Cliffview Farm, Oakville on Friday, October 4, 1935 appeared in the Canadian Champion. A similar notice appeared in the Acton Free Press including his age of 81 years old when he died. This means his birth date was in …

      The newspaper death notice for George W. Mayer who died at Cliffview Farm, Oakville on Friday, October 4, 1935 appeared in the Canadian Champion. A similar notice appeared in the Acton Free Press including his age of 81 years old when he died. This means his birth date was in …

      The newspaper death notice for George W. Mayer who died at Cliffview Farm, Oakville on Friday, October 4, 1935 appeared in the Canadian Champion. A similar notice appeared in the Acton Free Press including his age of 81 years old when he died. This means his birth date was in …

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      The Booths were connected to the Patterson family