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Groups: Military History of the County of Brant- Groups: Burford Township Collection
- View of the Burford Armoury, c. 1906-1908
This photo shows the Burford Armoury, c. 1906-1908. This photo shows the Burford Armoury, c. 1906-1908.County of Brant Public Library - Burford War Memorial
This item is a collection of photographs of the war memorial in Burford. The memorial was erected in 1967 by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 543 and there is a plaque in memory of W.D. Pagan is was killed in action during the Second World War. This item is a collection of photographs of the war memorial in Burford. The memorial was erected in 1967 by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 543 and there is a …County of Brant Public Library - History of Thomas Poole and the Poole Family
This account was submitted to the Norwich Gazette by Jessie Poole, b. 27 Aug. 1897, grandaughter of Thomas and Mary. It has been revised for clarity with some recent research facts added. It was probably written in the late 1940s due to the reference to the telephone exchange being in … This account was submitted to the Norwich Gazette by Jessie Poole, b. 27 Aug. 1897, grandaughter of Thomas and Mary. It has been revised for clarity with some recent research …County of Brant Public Library - A Bundle of Many Things by Mel Robertson, from the Burford Advance
Robertson, Mel, 11 Aug 1976 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This clipping contains the eleven-part article A Bundle of Many Things, which ran from August 11 to October 20, 1976. It describes a variety of factors … Robertson, Mel, 11 Aug 1976 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This clipping contains the eleven-part article …County of Brant Public Library - A Burford Landmark - What Next? by Mel Robertson, from the Burford Advance
Robertson, Mel, 14 Jul 1980 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This clipping contains the first part of the article A Burford Landmark - What Next?, which ran on July 14, 1982. It was written in response … Robertson, Mel, 14 Jul 1980 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This clipping contains the first part …County of Brant Public Library - A Cry of Fire by Mel Robertson, from the Burford Advance
From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This set of clippings contains the six-part article A Cry of Fire, which ran from November 3 to December 8, 1976. It describes the history of … From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This set of clippings contains the …County of Brant Public Library - Burford's Royal Occasions by Mel Robertson, from the Burford Advance
Robertson, Mel, 7 Dec 1977 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This set of clippings contains the three-part article Burford's Royal Occasions, which ran between December 7, 1977 and January 4, 1978. It describes a variety of … Robertson, Mel, 7 Dec 1977 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This set of clippings contains the …County of Brant Public Library - Hymns Across the Plains by Mel Robertson, from the Burford Advance
Robertson, Mel, 16 Jul 1975 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This clipping contains parts two to seven of the article Hymns Across the Plains, from 1975. It describes the histories of the various churches of the … Robertson, Mel, 16 Jul 1975 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This clipping contains parts two to …County of Brant Public Library - Stores, Shops, and Sundry Social Spots by Mel Robertson, from the Burford Advance
Robertson, Mel, 2 Jun 1976 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This set of clippings contains the eight-part article Stores, Shops and Sundry Social Spaces, which ran from June 2 to July 21, 1974. It is a … Robertson, Mel, 2 Jun 1976 From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This set of clippings contains the …County of Brant Public Library - The Early Political and Military History of Burford
Considered one of the most authoritative works on the history of Burford, Muir's work is still referred to by historians of the County of Brant. Considered one of the most authoritative works on the history of Burford, Muir's work is still referred to by historians of the County of Brant.County of Brant Public Library - Mary Miller Photo
She was born in 1916 in Burford, Brant, Ontario. She worked as a physiotherapist at the Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario, in particular, treating polio patients. In 1939 or 1940, she enlisted as a nurse in the Canadian Army Medical Corps. She served overseas (possibly in August 1942), treating men … She was born in 1916 in Burford, Brant, Ontario. She worked as a physiotherapist at the Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario, in particular, treating polio patients. In 1939 or 1940, …County of Brant Public Library - Second World War Veterans from Burford Township
This record is a compilation of photographs of Burford Township residents who served for the Canadian military during the Second World War. Those photographed are Karl McEwan, Edith Ryder, Joe Stefan, Frank Barnes, Kenneth Reavely, George Clement, Pansy Clement, Norman Tighe, George Hanson, Alice Hanson, George Luckhurst, Annie Stefan, Alex … This record is a compilation of photographs of Burford Township residents who served for the Canadian military during the Second World War. Those photographed are Karl McEwan, Edith Ryder, Joe … - The Early Political and Military History of Burford, by Major R. Cuthbertson Muir
This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book. This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.County of Brant Public Library - Farm Implements of Burford Township
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The County of Brant played a significant part in the War of 1812. The Battle of Malcolm's Mills, the final land battle during the war, was fought near Oakland Township. The material in this collection describes some of our County's history during this period. The County of Brant played a significant part in the War of 1812. The Battle of Malcolm's Mills, the final land battle during the war, was fought near Oakland Township. …County of Brant Public Library - Charles Strange Perley
1. Major R. Cuthbertson Muir, The Early Political and Military History of Burford (Quebec: La Cie d'imprimerie commerciale, 1913), 92. 2. F. Douglas Reville, The History of the County of Brant, Volume I (Brantford: The Hurley Printing Company, 1920), 302; Roger Sharpe, The Martial Spirit: A History of the Sedentary … 1. Major R. Cuthbertson Muir, The Early Political and Military History of Burford (Quebec: La Cie d'imprimerie commerciale, 1913), 92. 2. F. Douglas Reville, The History of the County of …County of Brant Public Library - Joseph "Joe" Bialas
Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank the youngest. There were also two daughters in the family, Alice and Mary. During the Second World War, he served … Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank …County of Brant Public Library - John Dancavitch
John Dancavitch, the son of Alex and Norah, was born on 3 November 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. The family moved away from the city while John was a child, although returned when he was fourteen years old. He worked on a farm, then for a year at the Cox-Brook grocery … John Dancavitch, the son of Alex and Norah, was born on 3 November 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. The family moved away from the city while John was a child, although …County of Brant Public Library - George Wray Crumback
World War I Military service records of George Wray Crumback. The son of Joseph Merrit and Mary Melissa “Minnie” (McEwan), George was born on 21 November 1896 in Oakland, Brant. He enlisted as a private in Canadian Expeditionary Force in Brantford on 15 November 1917 just before to his twenty-first … World War I Military service records of George Wray Crumback. The son of Joseph Merrit and Mary Melissa “Minnie” (McEwan), George was born on 21 November 1896 in Oakland, Brant. …County of Brant Public Library - Field Exercise, Evolutions of Infantry, Rifle Exercises and Musketry Instruction, 1870, Pocket Edition, By Authority
This pocket edition handbook contains a set of instructions for the training of infantry. It was published in 1871, from instructions officially approved in 1870. The first part of the book contains the field exercise; it also contains an appendix of several hundred pages containing rifle exercises and musketry instruction. … This pocket edition handbook contains a set of instructions for the training of infantry. It was published in 1871, from instructions officially approved in 1870. The first part of the …County of Brant Public Library
