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- Wesley Clement DownTaken at HiHolm Farm, Lot 26 Concession Rd 3, just prior to his marriageTaken at HiHolm Farm, Lot 26 Concession Rd 3, just prior to his marriageBrighton Digital Archives
- 3 Men and Team of HorsesTaken at HiHolm farm lot 26, Concession Rd 3 (now 1029 Cty Rd 41)Taken at HiHolm farm lot 26, Concession Rd 3 (now 1029 Cty Rd 41)Brighton Digital Archives
- Boy Driving TractorFred Down driving a McCormick Deering 10-20 tractor, the first bought for HiHolm Farm. He later would become an artist, studying in Mexico. Eventually he gave up art and took on the family farmFred Down driving a McCormick Deering 10-20 tractor, the first bought for HiHolm Farm. He later would become an artist, studying in Mexico. Eventually he gave up art and took …Brighton Digital Archives
- Bessie (Elizabeth) Clement Down with ShepBessie with the family dog Shep. Bessie was born in Scotland. Nov 28,1882-Mar 11, 1959Bessie with the family dog Shep. Bessie was born in Scotland. Nov 28,1882-Mar 11, 1959Brighton Digital Archives
- Installing Hip RoofReplacing a peak roof with a hip roof to increase storage area. Note belt driven saw in foreground. This would have been driven by a tractor, in in view.Replacing a peak roof with a hip roof to increase storage area. Note belt driven saw in foreground. This would have been driven by a tractor, in in view.Brighton Digital Archives
- Tractor and Combine 1940'sWesley Down is driving a McCormick Deering 10-20 Tractor pulling a combine with his father, Arthur on board. Note the combine was the first modern ones in the areaWesley Down is driving a McCormick Deering 10-20 Tractor pulling a combine with his father, Arthur on board. Note the combine was the first modern ones in the areaBrighton Digital Archives
- Tractor and BinderMcCormick Deering 10-20 tractor driven by Wesley Down pulling a binder which cuts and binds wheat. The binder was invented in 1850 and was used until mid 20th century. Man at back of binder (just see his straw hat) assumed to be his father, Arthur. Picture has been colourizedMcCormick Deering 10-20 tractor driven by Wesley Down pulling a binder which cuts and binds wheat. The binder was invented in 1850 and was used until mid 20th century. Man …Brighton Digital Archives
- Tractor pulling a Fox wagon harvesterFred is pulling a Fox wagon harvester. The wagon has a conveyer belt in the bottom to allow the grain to be moved out of the wagon mechanically.Fred is pulling a Fox wagon harvester. The wagon has a conveyer belt in the bottom to allow the grain to be moved out of the wagon mechanically.Brighton Digital Archives
- First load of hayFirst hay crop of the season being brought in June in the early 1940'sFirst hay crop of the season being brought in June in the early 1940'sBrighton Digital Archives
- Fox harvester wagonThe Fox harvester wagon had a conveyer belt system in the bottom allowing to mechanical transfer the grain to a long conveyer belt system to fill a silo. Note opening with a screw mechanism at the lower front of the wagon. Used at the farm through the 1950's and 60'sThe Fox harvester wagon had a conveyer belt system in the bottom allowing to mechanical transfer the grain to a long conveyer belt system to fill a silo. Note opening …Brighton Digital Archives
- Loading a Hay Wagon in the 1930'sWesley and Fred Down harvest hay in the 1930's. Fred went on to study art in Mexico and painted from 1939 -1950. He eventually gave up art to take over the family farm. There is a oil painting of his which was inspired by this photo, see reverse. This photo …Wesley and Fred Down harvest hay in the 1930's. Fred went on to study art in Mexico and painted from 1939 -1950. He eventually gave up art to take over …Brighton Digital Archives
- Harvesting fire Wood 1940'sWesley Down is hauling in a load of logs cut on the family farm for the use as fire wood in the 1940's. Photo has been colourized..Wesley Down is hauling in a load of logs cut on the family farm for the use as fire wood in the 1940's. Photo has been colourized..Brighton Digital Archives
- Off To School12 year old Fred Down being driven to school by older brother Wesley using a Essex car. The Essex was the most popular car in the Brighton area during the 1920's.12 year old Fred Down being driven to school by older brother Wesley using a Essex car. The Essex was the most popular car in the Brighton area during the …Brighton Digital Archives
- Motorized Fox Harvester WagonWesley Down has taken a cab over Ford truck bought from Superior Propane and mounted a Fox harvest wagon on the back. Note the tow bar. This allowed him to tow the harvest wagon behind another piece of equipment to go work at another farm. The visited farmer would then …Wesley Down has taken a cab over Ford truck bought from Superior Propane and mounted a Fox harvest wagon on the back. Note the tow bar. This allowed him to …Brighton Digital Archives
- Winter Fire Wood Collection 1940'sArthur and Wesley Down his son harvesting logs on the family farm to be used as fire woodArthur and Wesley Down his son harvesting logs on the family farm to be used as fire woodBrighton Digital Archives
- Blowing grain into a SiloTractor (McCormick Deering 10-20) belt running a blower to blow hay into a silo. The two men are feeding hay into the blower. Taken in the 1940's. Photo has been colourizedTractor (McCormick Deering 10-20) belt running a blower to blow hay into a silo. The two men are feeding hay into the blower. Taken in the 1940's. Photo has been …Brighton Digital Archives
- Tractor and Combine 1940'sMcCormick Deering 10-20 tractor pulling a combine at Sylvan Farm owed by Wesley Down. Note the tractor has been converted from steel wheels to rubber, done as the former where banned from township roads. Photo was taken in the 1940's and shows Fred Down driving and an unknown man on …McCormick Deering 10-20 tractor pulling a combine at Sylvan Farm owed by Wesley Down. Note the tractor has been converted from steel wheels to rubber, done as the former where …Brighton Digital Archives
- Team of Horses pulling a PlowWill Down plowing with a team of horses in 1920(circa) at HiHolm Farm, Orland. Note young child is his son John.Will Down plowing with a team of horses in 1920(circa) at HiHolm Farm, Orland. Note young child is his son John.Brighton Digital Archives
- Horse and BuggyHana Down and son John in the buggy in 1920(circa) with Will her husband walking away at HiHolm Farm , OrlandHana Down and son John in the buggy in 1920(circa) with Will her husband walking away at HiHolm Farm , OrlandBrighton Digital Archives
- William Arthur Goodfellow, MLA, MPPGenealogical information used with permission courtesy Dan Buchanan, www.treesbydan.com William Arthur "Bill" Goodfellow M, #683, b. 18 August 1901, d. 10 May 1983 Father*: Charles James Goodfellow b. 27 Aug 1864, d. 19 Feb 1950 Mother*: Martha Miranda Valleau b. 26 Jul 1865, d. 7 Sep 1950 Birth*: 18 August …Genealogical information used with permission courtesy Dan Buchanan, www.treesbydan.com William Arthur "Bill" Goodfellow M, #683, b. 18 August 1901, d. 10 May 1983 Father*: Charles James Goodfellow b. 27 Aug …Brighton Digital Archives