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  • Joseph Martin.  Farmer, Mill Owner, Municipal Politician. 1818-1900
    Joseph Martin. Farmer, Mill Owner, Municipal Politician. 1818-1900
    Image       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, 2) Mary Teetzel (one daughter) and 3) Jane Maunder, (two sons and one daughter). For further information regarding Joseph Martin, …
    Image     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, …
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  • Joseph Bell. 1814-1887.  Blacksmith, Town Councillor
    Joseph Bell. 1814-1887. Blacksmith, Town Councillor
    Image       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 (1855-1942), Dorothy Bell (1860-1945). This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".
    Image     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 …
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  • John Dewar.  Teacher. Lawyer.  1829-1888
    John Dewar. Teacher. Lawyer. 1829-1888
    Image       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 and then studied for the legal profession. He was appointed Clerk of the Peace and Crown Attorney for Halton County. …
    Image     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 …
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  • Thomas McDowell, 1831-1909
    Thomas McDowell, 1831-1909
    Image       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 councillor and a Public School Trustee. He was a shoemaker and after that a plasterer. This photograph was taken from …
    Image     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 …
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  • George Brown.  Merchant. County Treasurer. Mayor. 1808-1860.
    George Brown. Merchant. County Treasurer. Mayor. 1808-1860.
    Image       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.
    Image     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". …
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  • William Smiley.  1821-1898. Carpenter. Saw Mill operator. Municipal Politician
    William Smiley. 1821-1898. Carpenter. Saw Mill operator. Municipal Politician
    Image       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 Town Council.This picture is taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information regarding William Smiley, consult "Milton Area Biographies, …
    Image     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 …
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  • John White.  Farmer, lumber dealer, member of parliament. 1811-1897.
    John White. Farmer, lumber dealer, member of parliament. 1811-1897.
    Image       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 …
    Image     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 …
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  • Benjamin Jones.  Cabinet maker. Undertaker. Merchant. Municipal Politician. 1825-1898
    Benjamin Jones. Cabinet maker. Undertaker. Merchant. Municipal Politician. 1825-1898
    Image       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 and they had four sons and one daughter. His second wife was Ann McDowell. There were no children. He was …
    Image     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 …
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  • David Watson Campbell. Clerk, Municipal Politician. Publisher. 1847-1896
    David Watson Campbell. Clerk, Municipal Politician. Publisher. 1847-1896
    Imagecomment       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 not complete the course. In 1876 he married Louise White, daughter of John White, M.P. They had four sons and …
    Imagecomment     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 …
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  • Dr. R. K. Anderson. Physician. Politician. 1860-1950
    Dr. R. K. Anderson. Physician. Politician. 1860-1950
    Image       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 Mayor of Milton. He was Master of the St. Clair Lodge. In 1917 He was elected to the House of …
    Image     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 …
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  • Residence of Duncan Dewar. Built 1857.
    Residence of Duncan Dewar. Built 1857.
    Image       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 …
    Image     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 …
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  • Residence of George Andrew, County Treasurer.  Built 1874.
    Residence of George Andrew, County Treasurer. Built 1874.
    Image       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".
    Image     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 …
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  • Residence of R. L. Hemstreet, Milton, Ont.
    Residence of R. L. Hemstreet, Milton, Ont.
    Image       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"
    Image     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 …
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  • Residence of T. D. Hume.
    Residence of T. D. Hume.
    Image       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".
    Image     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 …
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  • Residence of James Houston, a member of the Town Council.
    Residence of James Houston, a member of the Town Council.
    Imagecomment       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 …
    Imagecomment     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 …
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  • Residence of A. Higginbotham, Reeve of Milton, 1907
    Residence of A. Higginbotham, Reeve of Milton, 1907
    Image       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, Vol. II"
    Image     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 …
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  • Residence of Dr. H. A. McColl.
    Residence of Dr. H. A. McColl.
    Image       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 …
    Image     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 …
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  • William Panton Jr.  Halton County Clerk. Newspaper publisher. 1847-1935.
    William Panton Jr. Halton County Clerk. Newspaper publisher. 1847-1935.
    Image       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 …
    Image     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 …
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  • Martin Street Bridge. Milton, Ont.
    Martin Street Bridge. Milton, Ont.
    Image       Bridge crosses the 16 Mile creek. This picture is taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".
    Image     Bridge crosses the 16 Mile creek. This picture is taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".
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  • Residence of Dr. R. K. Anderson, Mayor of Milton, 1907.
    Residence of Dr. R. K. Anderson, Mayor of Milton, 1907.
    Image       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"
    Image     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"
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