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- Joseph Martin. Farmer, Mill Owner, Municipal Politician. 1818-1900Joseph Martin was the son of Jasper Martin who is considered to be the founder of Milton. He was born in Northumberland, England. He married three times 1) Ellen Fleming, 2) Mary Teetzel (one daughter) and 3) Jane Maunder, (two sons and one daughter). For further information regarding Joseph Martin, …Joseph Martin was the son of Jasper Martin who is considered to be the founder of Milton. He was born in Northumberland, England. He married three times 1) Ellen Fleming, …Milton Historical Society
- Joseph Bell. 1814-1887. Blacksmith, Town CouncillorJoseph Bell was married to Mary Green Teetzel (1822-1895). They had two sons and three daughters - John E. Bell (1840-1901), Jane (Jennie)Bell (1845-),George M. Bell (1848-1910), Mary E. Bell (1855-1942), Dorothy Bell (1860-1945). This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".Joseph Bell was married to Mary Green Teetzel (1822-1895). They had two sons and three daughters - John E. Bell (1840-1901), Jane (Jennie)Bell (1845-),George M. Bell (1848-1910), Mary E. Bell …Milton Historical Society
- John Dewar. Teacher. Lawyer. 1829-1888John Dewar was born in Scotland, son of John Dewar and Emily Knight. He married Jane W. Somerville and they had five children. He was a teacher for some years and then studied for the legal profession. He was appointed Clerk of the Peace and Crown Attorney for Halton County. …John Dewar was born in Scotland, son of John Dewar and Emily Knight. He married Jane W. Somerville and they had five children. He was a teacher for some years …Milton Historical Society
- Thomas McDowell, 1831-1909Thomas McDowell was born in Ireland and came to Canada as a boy. In 1862 he married Sarah Menary; they had six daughters and two sons. He was a town councillor and a Public School Trustee. He was a shoemaker and after that a plasterer. This photograph was taken from …Thomas McDowell was born in Ireland and came to Canada as a boy. In 1862 he married Sarah Menary; they had six daughters and two sons. He was a town …Milton Historical Society
- George Brown. Merchant. County Treasurer. Mayor. 1808-1860.Eldest son of Alexander Brown and Marian Grierson. Born near Waterdown, Ont. He was appointed the first Mayor of Milton. This picture is taken from the booklet "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information regarding George Brown, please consult "Milton Area Biographies, Vol. I" by Alex Cooke.Eldest son of Alexander Brown and Marian Grierson. Born near Waterdown, Ont. He was appointed the first Mayor of Milton. This picture is taken from the booklet "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". …Milton Historical Society
- William Smiley. 1821-1898. Carpenter. Saw Mill operator. Municipal PoliticianWilliam Smiley was the son of Samuel and Ellen Smiley. He married Martha Mosher in 1857 and they had three sons and three daughters. He was a member he first Milton Town Council.This picture is taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information regarding William Smiley, consult "Milton Area Biographies, …William Smiley was the son of Samuel and Ellen Smiley. He married Martha Mosher in 1857 and they had three sons and three daughters. He was a member he first …Milton Historical Society
- John White. Farmer, lumber dealer, member of parliament. 1811-1897.John White was born in Ireland in 1811. He came to Canada with his mother and step-father in 1823 eventually moving to Halton County. He married Mehitabel Post in 1836 and they had one son. He married a second time in 1849 to Louisa Knight and they had two sons …John White was born in Ireland in 1811. He came to Canada with his mother and step-father in 1823 eventually moving to Halton County. He married Mehitabel Post in 1836 …Milton Historical Society
- Benjamin Jones. Cabinet maker. Undertaker. Merchant. Municipal Politician. 1825-1898Benjamin Jones was born in 1815 in Croydon, Surrey, England. He came to Canada with his parents in 1832 and in 1845 he moved to Milton. He married Elizabeth Foster and they had four sons and one daughter. His second wife was Ann McDowell. There were no children. He was …Benjamin Jones was born in 1815 in Croydon, Surrey, England. He came to Canada with his parents in 1832 and in 1845 he moved to Milton. He married Elizabeth Foster …Milton Historical Society
- David Watson Campbell. Clerk, Municipal Politician. Publisher. 1847-1896D. W. Campbell was born in Peel County of Scottish parents. He studied at Galt Collegiate Institute and later joined a law office and continued his legal studies but did not complete the course. In 1876 he married Louise White, daughter of John White, M.P. They had four sons and …D. W. Campbell was born in Peel County of Scottish parents. He studied at Galt Collegiate Institute and later joined a law office and continued his legal studies but did …Milton Historical Society
- Dr. R. K. Anderson. Physician. Politician. 1860-1950Dr. Anderson was born in Trafalgar Township of Irish parents. He married Lawrina A. Cowan and they had one son and one daughter. He was a Town Councillor and also Mayor of Milton. He was Master of the St. Clair Lodge. In 1917 He was elected to the House of …Dr. Anderson was born in Trafalgar Township of Irish parents. He married Lawrina A. Cowan and they had one son and one daughter. He was a Town Councillor and also …Milton Historical Society
- Residence of Duncan Dewar. Built 1857.The house is at 213 Queen Street. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information see "Historic Homes of Milton, Vol. I". The house was inhabited for many years by members of the Foster and Dewar families. It was also the home of Dr. Stevenson who operated …The house is at 213 Queen Street. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information see "Historic Homes of Milton, Vol. I". The house was inhabited for …Milton Historical Society
- Residence of George Andrew, County Treasurer. Built 1874.The house is at 200 Queen Street. This house was built for Dr. Edward Harrison, a vetinary surgeon, who was the grandson of one of Milton's most prominent pioneers, Elizabeth Harrison. This photograph is taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information see "Historic Homes of Milton, Vol. I".The house is at 200 Queen Street. This house was built for Dr. Edward Harrison, a vetinary surgeon, who was the grandson of one of Milton's most prominent pioneers, Elizabeth …Milton Historical Society
- Residence of R. L. Hemstreet, Milton, Ont.Built 1892 for Richard L. Hemstreet. The house is at 79 Martin Street, Milton, On. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information please see "Historic Homes of Milton, Vol. I"Built 1892 for Richard L. Hemstreet. The house is at 79 Martin Street, Milton, On. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information please see "Historic Homes …Milton Historical Society
- Residence of T. D. Hume.Built in 1907 for Thomas Davidson Hume. It is at 83 Victoria Street, Milton, Ont. This photograph taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information see "Historic Homes and Buildings of Milton, Vol. II".Built in 1907 for Thomas Davidson Hume. It is at 83 Victoria Street, Milton, Ont. This photograph taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information see "Historic Homes and Buildings …Milton Historical Society
- Residence of James Houston, a member of the Town Council.Built 1905. 114 Main Street East. Built for James Houston, he lived here until his death in 1943 and his wife continued to live here until 1953. It was purchased by L. R. McKersie and J. M. Thatcher for use as a funeral home. It has recently been extended in …Built 1905. 114 Main Street East. Built for James Houston, he lived here until his death in 1943 and his wife continued to live here until 1953. It was purchased …Milton Historical Society
- Residence of A. Higginbotham, Reeve of Milton, 1907Built in 1886 for John Ezard. This house is at 66 Victoria St., Milton, Ont. Photograph taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information see "Historic Homes and Buildings of Milton, Vol. II"Built in 1886 for John Ezard. This house is at 66 Victoria St., Milton, Ont. Photograph taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information see "Historic Homes and Buildings of …Milton Historical Society
- Residence of Dr. H. A. McColl.Built 1882 by Joseph M. McCollum.In 1899 Dr. Hugh Angus McColl, family physician, purchased the property and lived there until 1936. The house (at 75 Victoria Street) is larger than it appears in the photograph. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information see "Historic Homes of …Built 1882 by Joseph M. McCollum.In 1899 Dr. Hugh Angus McColl, family physician, purchased the property and lived there until 1936. The house (at 75 Victoria Street) is larger than …Milton Historical Society
- William Panton Jr. Halton County Clerk. Newspaper publisher. 1847-1935.William Panton Jr. was born at Kilbride, Ont., the son of William Panton Sr. and Rebecca S. Pearson. In 1880 he married Lily McKenzie and the couple had two sons and six daughters. He was appointed Clerk of Halton County and served from 1865 to 1931. He was the part …William Panton Jr. was born at Kilbride, Ont., the son of William Panton Sr. and Rebecca S. Pearson. In 1880 he married Lily McKenzie and the couple had two sons …Milton Historical Society
- Martin Street Bridge. Milton, Ont.Bridge crosses the 16 Mile creek. This picture is taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".Bridge crosses the 16 Mile creek. This picture is taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".Milton Historical Society
- Residence of Dr. R. K. Anderson, Mayor of Milton, 1907.The house is located on the north west corner of Main Street and Court St. N. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907"The house is located on the north west corner of Main Street and Court St. N. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907"Milton Historical Society