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Contributors: Whitby Public Library- Year: 1880
- Looking West from Ontario Ladies' College, 1880
Black and white negative of a photograph of a print of Whitby that appeared in Picturesque Canada: The Country as it was and is. The image shows a group of people standing on the roof of the Ontario Ladies' College looking west over the Town of Whitby. The college itself … Black and white negative of a photograph of a print of Whitby that appeared in Picturesque Canada: The Country as it was and is. The image shows a group of …Whitby Public Library - Family of John and Mary Heron of Ashburn
The Heron family came to Canada from Ayrshire, Scotland. William Heron (1792-1884) married Jane Crawford (1796-1877) at Ayrshire in 1818. The came to Canada with their family of two daughters, Elizabeth and Jean, and two sons, William and John, in the 1840s. They settled at Dalmore farm at Ashburn. John … The Heron family came to Canada from Ayrshire, Scotland. William Heron (1792-1884) married Jane Crawford (1796-1877) at Ayrshire in 1818. The came to Canada with their family of two daughters, …Whitby Public Library - Family of David Mathison
David Mathison (1819-1883) was a tailor in Aberdeen, Scotland. He married Agnes Frost in 1846 by whom he had John Tait Mathison (1851-1929). In 1853 David Mathison married Elizabeth Tait and shortly after the couple came to Whitby where they had six children: Margaret, Jean, Peter William, David, George Tait, … David Mathison (1819-1883) was a tailor in Aberdeen, Scotland. He married Agnes Frost in 1846 by whom he had John Tait Mathison (1851-1929). In 1853 David Mathison married Elizabeth Tait …Whitby Public Library - Residence of John Watson
This frame house was built as the residence of John Watson (1798-1897), a resident of Almonds. The house burned down in the late 1930s or early 1940s. The house was located on lot 35 of Concession 2. This frame house was built as the residence of John Watson (1798-1897), a resident of Almonds. The house burned down in the late 1930s or early 1940s. The house was …Whitby Public Library - Bandel Family
Joseph Bandel (1826-1896) and Mary Stelzle (1833-1914) both came to Canada from Wurtemburg, Germany. They were married at Toronto in 1854. In 1858 they settled at Whitby. Joseph and Mary Bandel had nine surviving children: Mary Josephine (1858-1927), Joseph George (1860-1883), Joseph Anton (1862-1900), Emeline (1864-1953), Anthony (1867-1946), Louis Stephen … Joseph Bandel (1826-1896) and Mary Stelzle (1833-1914) both came to Canada from Wurtemburg, Germany. They were married at Toronto in 1854. In 1858 they settled at Whitby. Joseph and Mary …Whitby Public Library - John Vandel Ham Jr., c. 1880
John Vandel Ham Jr. was born either at Kingston or the Township of Fredericksburgh near the Bay of Quinte in 1843. He moved with his father, John Vandel Ham Sr. to Whitby in 1851 and became a lawyer, studying in his father's office and taking over his father's practice upon … John Vandel Ham Jr. was born either at Kingston or the Township of Fredericksburgh near the Bay of Quinte in 1843. He moved with his father, John Vandel Ham Sr. …Whitby Public Library - George McGillivray, c. 1880
George McGillivray was born at St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on October 5, 1813. In 1833 he emigrated to Canada and went to Montreal and Vermont before accepting an invitation to settle in Whitby Township from William Dow, another Scottish settler. After staying with Mr. Dow for awhile, Mr. McGillivray settled … George McGillivray was born at St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on October 5, 1813. In 1833 he emigrated to Canada and went to Montreal and Vermont before accepting an invitation to …Whitby Public Library - Joseph A. Bandel, c. 1880
Joseph A. Bandel was born at Sneidham, Wurtemburg Province, Germany, on January 17, 1826. In 1852 he emigrated to Canada, coming to Toronto via New York. He was a shoemaker by trade and moved to Whitby in 1858 where he continued in this business until about 1870 when he became … Joseph A. Bandel was born at Sneidham, Wurtemburg Province, Germany, on January 17, 1826. In 1852 he emigrated to Canada, coming to Toronto via New York. He was a shoemaker …Whitby Public Library - "Bayside" looking west from Whitby Harbour, c.1880
"Bayside" was the property of William Gordon from 1838 to 1888. From 1888 until 1912, the farm was the home of John Smith. In 1912, the property was purchased by the provincial government for the Ontario Hospital (formerly the Whitby Psychiatric Hospital). The brick house that can be seen in … "Bayside" was the property of William Gordon from 1838 to 1888. From 1888 until 1912, the farm was the home of John Smith. In 1912, the property was purchased by …Whitby Public Library - "Bayside" home
The brick house in this photograph was built in 1855, and demolished in 1978. "Bayside" was the property of William Gordon from 1838 to 1888. From 1888 until 1912 the farm was the home of John Smith. In 1912 the property was purchased by the provincial government for the Ontario … The brick house in this photograph was built in 1855, and demolished in 1978. "Bayside" was the property of William Gordon from 1838 to 1888. From 1888 until 1912 the …Whitby Public Library - David Mathison, c. 1880
David Mathison was born about 1865 and died on August 8, 1924 at Toronto. He was born at Whitby and is buried at Union Cemetery, Oshawa. David Mathison was born about 1865 and died on August 8, 1924 at Toronto. He was born at Whitby and is buried at Union Cemetery, Oshawa.Whitby Public Library - David Mathison and Peter Mathison c. 1880
David Mathison died on August 8, 1924 at Toronto. He was born at Whitby.Peter William Mathison died at Whitby on September 23, 1920. Both brothers were born at Whitby and are buried in Union Cemetery, Oshawa. David Mathison died on August 8, 1924 at Toronto. He was born at Whitby.Peter William Mathison died at Whitby on September 23, 1920. Both brothers were born at Whitby and …Whitby Public Library - Stephen Hoitt, c.1880
Stephen Hoitt was born in September 1812 and died at Myrtle, Ontario, Canada on February 3, 1895. He is buried in the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery at Myrtle. Stephen Hoitt was born in September 1812 and died at Myrtle, Ontario, Canada on February 3, 1895. He is buried in the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery at Myrtle.Whitby Public Library - John Heron (1828-1890)and Mary Ewen Heron (1833-1920), c.1880
John Heron was born at Dailly, Ayrshire, Scotland on March 18, 1828 and came to Canada with his father William Heron Sr. before 1849 and settled in Whitby Township on lot 29, concession 9, near Ashburn. He was a farmer all his life and died at Whitby Township on December … John Heron was born at Dailly, Ayrshire, Scotland on March 18, 1828 and came to Canada with his father William Heron Sr. before 1849 and settled in Whitby Township on …Whitby Public Library - Seth Hubbell, c.1880
Seth Hubbell (1825-1888) was born at Whitby Township, Upper Canada, near Myrtle on March 2, 1825. He died at Kewadin, Michigan, USA on July 13, 1888 and is buried at Maple Grove Cemetery, Elk Rapids, Michigan. Seth Hubbell (1825-1888) was born at Whitby Township, Upper Canada, near Myrtle on March 2, 1825. He died at Kewadin, Michigan, USA on July 13, 1888 and is buried at …Whitby Public Library - Thomas Paxton, c.1880
Thomas Paxton was born in Whitby Township in 1821 and in 1847 was one of the founders of Port Perry. He was a businessman in that community for many years. He was Reeve of Reach Township when the Provisional Council of the County of Ontario was formed in 1852 and … Thomas Paxton was born in Whitby Township in 1821 and in 1847 was one of the founders of Port Perry. He was a businessman in that community for many years. …Whitby Public Library - Thomas Paxton, c.1880
Thomas Paxton was born in Whitby Township in 1821 and in 1847 was one of the founders of Port Perry. He was a businessman in that community for many years. He was Reeve of Reach Township when the Provisional Council of the County of Ontario was formed in 1852 and … Thomas Paxton was born in Whitby Township in 1821 and in 1847 was one of the founders of Port Perry. He was a businessman in that community for many years. …Whitby Public Library - Thomas Emmett and Mrs. T. Emmett (Hannah Strickland), c.1880
Thomas Emmett was born at Nawton, Yorkshire, England, on May 26, 1829. In 1845 he came to Canada and settled on the John Watson Farm, lot 35, concession 2, Whitby Township, at Almonds. He retired in 1879 and settled on the Whitby-Pickering Town Line. In 1907 he purchased a house … Thomas Emmett was born at Nawton, Yorkshire, England, on May 26, 1829. In 1845 he came to Canada and settled on the John Watson Farm, lot 35, concession 2, Whitby …Whitby Public Library - Yeoman Gibson, c.1880
Yeoman Gibson was born at Ebberston, Yorkshire, England, on March 21, 1828 and came to Whitby, Canada in 1847. He started as a clerk and bookkeeper and went into the grocery business in 1857. He was a strong supporter of the Methodist Church and gave a silver communion set to … Yeoman Gibson was born at Ebberston, Yorkshire, England, on March 21, 1828 and came to Whitby, Canada in 1847. He started as a clerk and bookkeeper and went into the …Whitby Public Library - Joel Bigelow, c.1880
Joel Bigelow was born in Tecumseh Township, near Newmarket, Upper Canada, November 9, 1828 and came to Whitby in the 1850s. He was a twin brother of Joseph Bigelow, one of the founders of Port Perry. On April 18, 1856, he married Mary Ann Dryden, daughter of James Dryden, at … Joel Bigelow was born in Tecumseh Township, near Newmarket, Upper Canada, November 9, 1828 and came to Whitby in the 1850s. He was a twin brother of Joseph Bigelow, one …Whitby Public Library
