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      This panoramic photograph, taken 1916, shows the 125th Battalion. This was the overseas battalion of the 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles, based in Brantford. It sailed overseas to fight in World War I. The battalion was based in Brantford, but had members from across the County of Brant. This photo was …

      This photograph was probably taken in 1916. The battalion was formed in early 1916, and sailed to Europe in August of that year.

      This is a photograph of Frances and Don Featherston, children of Otto Featherston. Frances married Russel Skelton and lived in Onondaga, Ont. The original photo was provided by Tom and Mary Lu Featherston during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall on January 14, 2012.

      This item is a photograph of Mrs. L.H. Coates from the Brantford Expositor taken on July 13, 1955 at 133 Brant Ave.

      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 …

      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 …

      This photograph depicts Abraham and Jennie VanSickle. The picture was probably taken in the 1900s. The original photograph was provided by Eleanor Smith.

      This photograph depicts Gordon Edwards. The picture was taken approximately in 1917. The original photo was provided by Judy Chambers.

      This photograph depicts Jennie Hamilton, who married Abraham VanSickle. The picture was probably taken in the 1900s. The original photograph was provided by Eleanor Smith.

      This photograph depicts Abraham VanSickle, son of George VanSickle. The picture was probably taken in the 1900s. The original photograph was provided by Eleanor Smith.

      Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland was a child, and moved to Brantford during his teenage years. He married Anna Margaret Wisner (born 6 November 1876) …

      Photograph is part of the 2017EG002 collection associated with Dr. Courtland Casimer Fissette of Brantford, Ontario. He volunteered in the Royal Army Medical Corps in England from 1916 to 1917, and in the Canadian Army Medical Corps from 1917 to 1918. Fissette returned to his Brantford home following his military …

      A collection of colour photographs taken by Allana McDougall during the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery 150th Anniversary Freedom of the City Parade. Hosted by Brantford City Hall, the event took place on 24 September 2016. Consisting of a parade and ceremony, the march began at 1 p.m. …

      Roy Harris Osborn was the ninth of ten children of William and Helen Osborn, born in 1918 or 1919. The family lived at 73 Allenby Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, and they are descendants of the Turtle Clan Mohawks. He attended Bellview School and the Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, both in …

      Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland was a child, and moved to Brantford during his teenage years. He married Anna Margaret Wisner (born 6 November 1876) …

      This item consists of a framed photograph of a young man having his picture taken in a studio. The picture focuses on his head and shoulders, and he is well-dressed. The photo was taken by George W. Searl, located in 148 Colborne St., Brantford, Ontario. Size 4x6”

      Edward John Hewings was born 4 March 1922 in Brantford, Ontario to Maud (Satchwell) and Mark Henry Hewings. The family lived at 8 Tom Street in Brantford, Ontario. Nicknamed Ted, he had three other siblings: Henry Mark (eldest son), Eileen Annie Matilda (eldest daughter), and Sarah Elizabeth (youngest child). Ted …

      Leslie Lamb was born on 22 January 1925 in Saint Helens, Lancashire, England to Daniel and Annie (Gilleeney) Lamb. They family lived on Marshalls Cross Road, and Leslie attended school around the corner at Robins Lane School. From the age of fifteen to eighteen, he served in the local cadets, …

      John Joseph Bialas, the eldest son of John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas, was born on 7 May 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. He attended St. Basil’s Separate School and was a member of the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was one of Brantford’s best known young hockey players, …

      James Robert “Bob” Welsh was born on 6 October 1919 in Ayr, Ontario. He grew up, attended Ayr Public School, and upon graduation, worked at a local grocery store. Bob served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a mechanic from 1941 to 1945. After completing training at Trent and …