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  • The First Black Doctor in Canada: Anderson Ruffin Abbott
    The First Black Doctor in Canada: Anderson Ruffin Abbott
    CollectionImageText       Created as part of Black History month programming
    CollectionImageText     Created as part of Black History month programming
    Toronto Public Library
  • Robert Bell, shoemaker, ca 1850
    Robert Bell, shoemaker, ca 1850
    Image       Robert Bell (ca 1803 - 1875) married Elizabeth Brown in Derbyshire in 1843, was a shoemaker in Montreal in 1850, settled in 1852 as a shoemaker in Hamilton. There his son William married Edith Hodge, the daughter of the gunsmith in a neighbouring shop. By 1857 Robert was a shoemaker …
    Image     Robert Bell (ca 1803 - 1875) married Elizabeth Brown in Derbyshire in 1843, was a shoemaker in Montreal in 1850, settled in 1852 as a shoemaker in Hamilton. There his …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • Marrian Forrest Dickson
    Marrian Forrest Dickson
    Imagecomment       Condition: back is a little faded; front is a little worn; appears the photo is a bit out of focus - possibly because it is a copy of a daguerrotype.
    Imagecomment     Condition: back is a little faded; front is a little worn; appears the photo is a bit out of focus - possibly because it is a copy of a daguerrotype.
    St. Marys Museum
  • Great -great - grandmother Millar, ca 1850
    Great -great - grandmother Millar, ca 1850
    Image       Probably the Edinburgh grandmother of Jane Amelia Millar (1849 - 1904), who was born in Edinburgh and in 1869 married Isaac A. Whatmough (1842 - 1911). Jane's widowed mother had married a Mr Vair before emigrating to Canada, where they were friends of the parents of Henrietta Dougherty, who married …
    Image     Probably the Edinburgh grandmother of Jane Amelia Millar (1849 - 1904), who was born in Edinburgh and in 1869 married Isaac A. Whatmough (1842 - 1911). Jane's widowed mother had …
    Burlington Historical Society
  • Two receipts from the Trafalgar, Esquesing and Erin Road Company to Christian Barnes and Ninian Lindsay.
    Two receipts from the Trafalgar, Esquesing and Erin Road Company to Christian Barnes and Ninian Lindsay.
    Image       Two receipts from the Trafalgar, Esquesing and Erin Road Company to Christian Barnes and Ninian Lindsay.
    Image     Two receipts from the Trafalgar, Esquesing and Erin Road Company to Christian Barnes and Ninian Lindsay.
    Esquesing Historical Society
  • Dr. James Cobban.  Physician.  1802-1857
    Dr. James Cobban. Physician. 1802-1857
    Image       Dr. James Cobban was born in Scotland. He came to Canada in 1832 and settled in Halton. He married Catherine Jarmy (1820-1857) in 1836. They had five children, two sons and three daughters. For further information regarding Dr. Cobban please consult "Milton Area Biographies, Vol. I" by Alex Cooke. This …
    Image     Dr. James Cobban was born in Scotland. He came to Canada in 1832 and settled in Halton. He married Catherine Jarmy (1820-1857) in 1836. They had five children, two sons …
    Milton Historical Society
  • Mrs. Thomas Coates (Elizabeth Appleton). 1777-1860.
    Mrs. Thomas Coates (Elizabeth Appleton). 1777-1860.
    Imagecomment       Mrs. Thomas Coates, Snr., was born in Yorkshire, England. Approximately 1808 she married Thomas Coates. They had two sons and three daughters. In 1816 they came to Canada and soon settled on a bush farm near Milton. This photograph was published in "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information check "The …
    Imagecomment     Mrs. Thomas Coates, Snr., was born in Yorkshire, England. Approximately 1808 she married Thomas Coates. They had two sons and three daughters. In 1816 they came to Canada and soon …
    Milton Historical Society
  • Mrs. John Willmott (Rachael Cunnington). 1770-1861
    Mrs. John Willmott (Rachael Cunnington). 1770-1861
    Image       Rachael Cunnington was born in Rutland, England in 1770. In 1799 she married John Willmott. They had eight children and in 1816 the family emigrated to Canada and settled on a bush farm near Milton. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". Much information regarding John and Rachael Willmott …
    Image     Rachael Cunnington was born in Rutland, England in 1770. In 1799 she married John Willmott. They had eight children and in 1816 the family emigrated to Canada and settled on …
    Milton Historical Society
  • 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". …
    Milton Historical Society
  • Mrs. George Brown (nee Caroline Walker). 1819-1863.
    Mrs. George Brown (nee Caroline Walker). 1819-1863.
    Image       Caroline Walker married George Brown in 1837. They had nine children, five sons and four daughters. This picture is taken from the booklet "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".
    Image     Caroline Walker married George Brown in 1837. They had nine children, five sons and four daughters. This picture is taken from the booklet "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".
    Milton Historical Society
  • William Panton, Sr. Farmer. Merchant. Inspector. Clerk of the County. 1808-1865.
    William Panton, Sr. Farmer. Merchant. Inspector. Clerk of the County. 1808-1865.
    Image       William Panton was born in County Wicklow, Ireland. In 1841 he married Rebecca Sophia Pearson who was born in Patna, India. They had five girls and five boys. He emigrated to Canada in 1834 and settled in Nelson. He moved to Milton in 1857. This photograph was taken from "Milton …
    Image     William Panton was born in County Wicklow, Ireland. In 1841 he married Rebecca Sophia Pearson who was born in Patna, India. They had five girls and five boys. He emigrated …
    Milton Historical Society
  • David Irving Johnston
    David Irving Johnston
    Image       A Scotsmen with good education; David decided that farming was a bit too heavy for him and he started teaching in Ryerson's time, becoming principal and frequently representing Northumberland at the Ontario Educational Association or its predecessors. He was also a public school teacher who taught at the Old Model …
    Image     A Scotsmen with good education; David decided that farming was a bit too heavy for him and he started teaching in Ryerson's time, becoming principal and frequently representing Northumberland at …
    Cobourg Public Library
  • Dr. James Hunter, c.1850
    Dr. James Hunter, c.1850
    Image       Dr. James Hunter was born at Yorkshire, England on September 29, 1795. The place of his birth is thought to be Thornton, but this is uncertain. He and Elizabeth Story were married in 1814 at York Cathedral. He operated a school in England until 1822 when he and his (wife …
    Image     Dr. James Hunter was born at Yorkshire, England on September 29, 1795. The place of his birth is thought to be Thornton, but this is uncertain. He and Elizabeth Story …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Georgina Hunter Darlington, c.1850
    Georgina Hunter Darlington, c.1850
    Image       Georgina Hunter Darlington, daughter of Robert Darlington and Sarah Annie Hunter, was born on May 18, 1845 and died at Brooklin on November 26, 1923. She is buried at Groveside cemetery.
    Image     Georgina Hunter Darlington, daughter of Robert Darlington and Sarah Annie Hunter, was born on May 18, 1845 and died at Brooklin on November 26, 1923. She is buried at Groveside …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Groupe de travailleurs de la scierie Hamilton.
    Groupe de travailleurs de la scierie Hamilton.
    Image       En face des bâtisses qui servaient de salle à manger, de dortoir et de salle communautaire.
    Image     En face des bâtisses qui servaient de salle à manger, de dortoir et de salle communautaire.
    Bibliothèque publique de Hawkesbury
  • 60 Main Street East, Athens
    60 Main Street East, Athens
    ImageText       This home was built in 1850 by Sam Wiltse. Originally there was a solid stone two-story fireplace and solid pine eaves-trough. Frank Livingstone bought this home in 1920 when it was known as “Taylor Farm”. In 1945 Reg Scott bought the property and in 1948 it was completely remodeled. The …
    ImageText     This home was built in 1850 by Sam Wiltse. Originally there was a solid stone two-story fireplace and solid pine eaves-trough. Frank Livingstone bought this home in 1920 when it …
    Township of Athens & Area Heritage Society
  • Esther (or Hester) Scott
    Esther (or Hester) Scott
    Imagemystery       Esther or Hester was married to John Reginald Thomas. She came from the Mohawk Valley and had a daughter named Mary who later married John R Anderson. This print was from a hand-tinted tintype.
    Imagemystery     Esther or Hester was married to John Reginald Thomas. She came from the Mohawk Valley and had a daughter named Mary who later married John R Anderson. This print was …
    Six Nations Public Library
  • Reed, James Sr.
    Reed, James Sr.
    Image       Original photograph of James Alexander Reed Sr. taken around 1850
    Image     Original photograph of James Alexander Reed Sr. taken around 1850
    Thessalon Union Public Library
  • LH0350 Business- Queen's Hotel
    LH0350 Business- Queen's Hotel
    Image       The Queen's Hotel located on the northeast corner of Bond & Simcoe St.
    Image     The Queen's Hotel located on the northeast corner of Bond & Simcoe St.
    Oshawa Public Libraries
  • Typical village house
    Typical village house
    Image       Located at 111 Richmond Street.
    Image     Located at 111 Richmond Street.
    Richmond Hill Public Library
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