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- Decade: 1850-1859
- William Dow, 1854
William Dow was born in Banffshire, Scotland on February 11, 1777. In August 1832 he brought his wife and 11 children to Quebec, Canada and spent the winter at Stanstead in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. The family came to Whitby Township on March 8, 1833 via New York State, … William Dow was born in Banffshire, Scotland on February 11, 1777. In August 1832 he brought his wife and 11 children to Quebec, Canada and spent the winter at Stanstead …Whitby Public Library - Reverend Robert Darlington, c. 1850.
Reverend Robert Darlington was born at Ballytonny, County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1807. He began studies to be a minister in Dublin, but was recalled because of family reverses. He was later taught the Methodist ministry by Reverend Fossey Tackaberry in County Wicklow. In 1833, he emigrated to Canada settling in … Reverend Robert Darlington was born at Ballytonny, County Wicklow, Ireland, in 1807. He began studies to be a minister in Dublin, but was recalled because of family reverses. He was …Whitby Public Library - James Rowe, c.1855
James Rowe was born on October 20, 1799 near Montreath, Queen's County, Ireland. He came to Canada in 1824 and built piers and warehouses at Port Whitby in 1843 -1844. In 1849 he formed James Rowe & Co., a grain shipping business at Port Whitby. He was Reeve of Whitby … James Rowe was born on October 20, 1799 near Montreath, Queen's County, Ireland. He came to Canada in 1824 and built piers and warehouses at Port Whitby in 1843 -1844. …Whitby Public Library - "The Mill on the Sixteen"
Frederick Arthur Verner, The Oakville Book, 1856, p. 2 Painting by Frederick A. Verner (1836-1928). Courtesy of the Oakville Museum and Oakville Historical Society. Frederick Arthur Verner, The Oakville Book, 1856, p. 2 Painting by Frederick A. Verner (1836-1928). Courtesy of the Oakville Museum and Oakville Historical Society.Oakville Public Library - Battle of Lundy's Lane
It is believed that this oil on canvas was created in the United States of America. The artist was born and died in the US. It depicts the Battle of Lundy's Lane which occurred in July 1814. American Infantry attacks, the wounded officer at center is Brigadier General Jacob Brown, … It is believed that this oil on canvas was created in the United States of America. The artist was born and died in the US. It depicts the Battle of … - F. S. Clench Sr.
Clench Sr. was a cabinetmaker and father-in-law to the artist Paul Kane. Clench Sr. was a cabinetmaker and father-in-law to the artist Paul Kane.Cobourg Public Library - Mrs. William Laing (Louisa Amelia Yarnold), c.1850
Louisa Amelia Yarnold was born at Finchley, Middlesex, England in March 1820 and came to Canada about 1835. On March 20, 1847 she was married to William Laing, Whitby's leading grain merchant. From 1860 to 1864 she lived at Inverlynn, a large house on Raglan Street, Whitby. On September 19, … Louisa Amelia Yarnold was born at Finchley, Middlesex, England in March 1820 and came to Canada about 1835. On March 20, 1847 she was married to William Laing, Whitby's leading …Whitby Public Library - Brigantine COLUMBIA
Courtesy Canada Steamship Lines' Marine Hist. Coll. Brigantine COLUMBIA Which took the first cargo of iron ore from a Lake Superior port to Cleveland, through the Sault Ste. Marie Canal, in 1855. Courtesy Canada Steamship Lines' Marine Hist. Coll. Brigantine COLUMBIA Which took the first cargo of iron ore from a Lake Superior port to Cleveland, through the Sault Ste. Marie Canal, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Wm Penn in 1850
Association for Great Lakes Maritime History - View of the City of Toronto
Oil on canvas Oil on canvasAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History - Norwegian Sloop Skjøldmøen, of Bergen
Courtesy Canada Steamship Lines' Marine Hist. Coll. Norwegian Sloop Skjøldmøen, of Bergen In 1863 this vessel crossed the Atlantic, and, by way of the St. Lawrence and Welland Canals, reached the upper Great Lakes. She was one of the first vessels under a foreign flag to come out to the … Courtesy Canada Steamship Lines' Marine Hist. Coll. Norwegian Sloop Skjøldmøen, of Bergen In 1863 this vessel crossed the Atlantic, and, by way of the St. Lawrence and Welland Canals, reached …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Battle of the Thames
A watercolour with ink. No Date but is known to have been made in America. 1 print / estampe : Lithograph, hand-coloured on wove paper Image: 52.100 x 35.500 cm (image) A watercolour with ink. No Date but is known to have been made in America. 1 print / estampe : Lithograph, hand-coloured on wove paper Image: 52.100 x 35.500 cm … - Shebahwahning, Manitoulin Islands, Lake Huron
Watercolour over pencil on paper Watercolour over pencil on paperAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History - St. Lawrence River near Cornwall
Pastel on buff paper Pastel on buff paperAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History - Mires & Ann (Burton) Clark
Mires Clark 1814-1888, (son of Myers Clark & Rachel Crane) married Ann Burton 1816-1890 in Stratton Strawless Co., Norfolk, England in 1835. They came to Upper Canada in 1837 and died in Tapleytown, Wentworth Co., Ontario. Mires was the brother of the Elizabeth Clark who married John Norton in 1837. … Mires Clark 1814-1888, (son of Myers Clark & Rachel Crane) married Ann Burton 1816-1890 in Stratton Strawless Co., Norfolk, England in 1835. They came to Upper Canada in 1837 and …Trafalgar Township Historical Society - Souvenir spade
This spade had been given to the Ontario Archives via Edwin C. Guillet by Alexander Black of Toronto to whom it came from the Mackechnies. It was later transferred to Trent University, Peterborough This spade had been given to the Ontario Archives via Edwin C. Guillet by Alexander Black of Toronto to whom it came from the Mackechnies. It was later transferred to …Cobourg Public Library - Henry Warren Annes, c.1859
Henry Warren Annes, the eldest son of Ezra Annes, was born at Whitby in 1824 and lived at the south west corner of Dundas Street and Frances Street. He served on the Town Council of Whitby in 1882-1883 and in 1885. He died at Whitby on January 15, 1886, and … Henry Warren Annes, the eldest son of Ezra Annes, was born at Whitby in 1824 and lived at the south west corner of Dundas Street and Frances Street. He served …Whitby Public Library - George Wallace, c.1855
George Wallace was a brother of Whitby merchant and entrepreneur, James Wallace. He was born in Scotland in 1831 and is first recorded in Whitby in 1851 as a general merchant in partnership with Thomas Wallace. He lived in a brick cottage on Byron Street south built about 1853 and … George Wallace was a brother of Whitby merchant and entrepreneur, James Wallace. He was born in Scotland in 1831 and is first recorded in Whitby in 1851 as a general …Whitby Public Library - A list of names regarding the Ruttan Family
A list of names regarding the Ruttan Family Source: Mrs. J. Bell Acquired: July 21, 1987 A list of names regarding the Ruttan Family Source: Mrs. J. Bell Acquired: July 21, 1987Cobourg Public Library - With Over A Century In Locality
With Over A Century In Locality Source: Sentinel Star, Progress Ed. 1962 Acquired: January 2008 With Over A Century In Locality Source: Sentinel Star, Progress Ed. 1962 Acquired: January 2008Cobourg Public Library
