- Farm Implements of Burford Township
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- The First 100 Years of Holy Trinity Church in Burford
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- The Yates Family and an Early History of Hatchley
Beginning with Jarvis and his family moving to Burford Township in 1845, the story of the Yates family provides insight into what life was like in Burford Township during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The village of Hatchley also serves as a prime example of the profound impact railroads …
Beginning with Jarvis and his family moving to Burford Township in 1845, the story of the Yates family provides insight into what life was like in Burford Township during the …
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- Introduction to the Chronicles of Oakland Township
This essay was originally written by Joanne Vamos as the introduction to the Chronicles of Oakland Township, an oral history collection, in 1980.
This essay was originally written by Joanne Vamos as the introduction to the Chronicles of Oakland Township, an oral history collection, in 1980.
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- Mel Robertson's Burford History
These articles by Mel Robertson, Burford's historian, illustrate many aspects of Burford life in years gone by.
These articles by Mel Robertson, Burford's historian, illustrate many aspects of Burford life in years gone by.
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- A Burford Christmas
Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas the Burford way with these classic articles from Mel Robertson.
Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas the Burford way with these classic articles from Mel Robertson.
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- Early Settlers of Bethel in Brant County
Brant County is an area rich in history − a storyteller’s dream, ripe with tales of hardy pioneers who first tilled the land, the unique and enduring built heritage they created, and events both monumental and personal that live on today in story, song and spoken memories. To celebrate and …
Brant County is an area rich in history − a storyteller’s dream, ripe with tales of hardy pioneers who first tilled the land, the unique and enduring built heritage they …
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- Digitization Without Fears
This essay explains how our digitization process is organized in the lab at the County of Brant Public Library.
This essay explains how our digitization process is organized in the lab at the County of Brant Public Library.
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- Salt Springs Church on the Grand River
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- History of the South Dumfries Fire Department
This is a brief history of the South Dumfries Fire Department by Gilbert F. Mannen. Facts and materials are provided by the former South Dumfries Fire Chief Fred Wheat and Mr. Robert Russell. Many thanks to John Wheat, Douglas Mannen, Ken Allen, Jim Papple, Joyce Wehrstein, Jack Tolhurst, the South …
This is a brief history of the South Dumfries Fire Department by Gilbert F. Mannen. Facts and materials are provided by the former South Dumfries Fire Chief Fred Wheat and …
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- Historical Sketch of South Dumfries Township
This is a short history of the South Dumfries Township adapted from: "Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Brant, Ont." by Page & Smith, Toronto. 1875. Reprinted 1972.
This is a short history of the South Dumfries Township adapted from: "Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Brant, Ont." by Page & Smith, Toronto. 1875. Reprinted 1972.
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- Paris Railroad History
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- History of the St. George Agricultural Works
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- History of the St. George Wagon Works
This essay describes the history of the wagon works in St. George, Ontario, founded by Robert Snowball.
This essay describes the history of the wagon works in St. George, Ontario, founded by Robert Snowball.
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- Mount Pleasant - Then and Now
This essay illustrates the many changes to the village of Mount Pleasant by showing historic photos alongside modern photos of the same locations.
This essay illustrates the many changes to the village of Mount Pleasant by showing historic photos alongside modern photos of the same locations.
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- The Founding of Mount Pleasant
This essay describes the founding of the village of Mount Pleasant by the Ellis and Sturgis families.
This essay describes the founding of the village of Mount Pleasant by the Ellis and Sturgis families.
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- Hiram Capron's Life
This essay explores the life of Hiram Capron and the contributions he made to the development of Paris, Ontario.
This essay explores the life of Hiram Capron and the contributions he made to the development of Paris, Ontario.
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- Hiram Capron's Businesses
This essay describes the many different businesses in which Hiram Capron took part over the course of his life.
This essay describes the many different businesses in which Hiram Capron took part over the course of his life.
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- Development of the Water-Power Industry in Paris
This essay discusses the importance of water-power in the development of Paris and provides the history of a few pioneers.
This essay discusses the importance of water-power in the development of Paris and provides the history of a few pioneers.
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- About This Project
The County of Brant Public Library Digital Collections includes materials covering Paris, Mount Pleasant, Burford, Scotland, Oakland, South Dumfries (including St. George and Glen Morris) and Onondaga. Click here to find out about this amazing community project.
The County of Brant Public Library Digital Collections includes materials covering Paris, Mount Pleasant, Burford, Scotland, Oakland, South Dumfries (including St. George and Glen Morris) and Onondaga. Click here to …
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