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- 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 - John Dow, c.1850-1858
John Dow was born at the parish of Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland on August 9, 1816. In 1832 he came to Canada with his father, William Dow and spent a winter in Lower Canada (Quebec) before settling in 1833 on lot 23, concession 3, Whitby Township. One of the founders of … John Dow was born at the parish of Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland on August 9, 1816. In 1832 he came to Canada with his father, William Dow and spent a winter …Whitby Public Library - Henry Bate, c.1820
Henry Bate was born in 1800 in Devonshire, England and came to Canada with his wife and three daughters in 1840. They settled in Hamer's Corners in Whitby and Mr. Bate was the first organist as St. John's Anglican church, Port Whitby in 1846. He was a music teacher and … Henry Bate was born in 1800 in Devonshire, England and came to Canada with his wife and three daughters in 1840. They settled in Hamer's Corners in Whitby and Mr. …Whitby Public Library - Adam Duff, c.1890
Adam Duff, was born in County Monahan, Ireland in 1819 and came to Canada in 1846 with John Fenny's family (of Pickering Township). About 1850 he and Rachel Park were married. In 1862 they moved to Myrtle where Adam Duff acquired more than 500 acres of land in the north … Adam Duff, was born in County Monahan, Ireland in 1819 and came to Canada in 1846 with John Fenny's family (of Pickering Township). About 1850 he and Rachel Park were …Whitby Public Library - Mrs. Adam Duff (Rachel Park), c.1890
Mrs. Adam Duff (Rachel Park) was born in Ireland in 1833, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Park. About 1850 she and Adam Duff of Pickering Township were married. In 1862 they moved to Myrtle where Adam Duff acquired more than 500 acres of land in the north part of Whitby … Mrs. Adam Duff (Rachel Park) was born in Ireland in 1833, daughter of Thomas and Rachel Park. About 1850 she and Adam Duff of Pickering Township were married. In 1862 …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 - John Watson
John Watson was born August 25, 1806 in County Dublin, Ireland. He settled at Port Whitby about 1840 and was a partner with John Welsh, the first merchant to operate a grain shipping business from the harbor. From 1842 to 1849, Mr. Watson was manager, director, secretary and treasurer for … John Watson was born August 25, 1806 in County Dublin, Ireland. He settled at Port Whitby about 1840 and was a partner with John Welsh, the first merchant to operate …Whitby Public Library - Portrait of Peter Perry, 1836
Mr. Cook painted two portraits, one of Peter Perry and one of his wife, Mary Ham Perry. The paintings were donated to the Town of Whitby by the decedents of Peter Perry, Mr. R. L. Cowan and family of Bracebridge, Ontario in July 1972. The paintings hung in the Peter … Mr. Cook painted two portraits, one of Peter Perry and one of his wife, Mary Ham Perry. The paintings were donated to the Town of Whitby by the decedents of …Whitby Public Library - Ezra Annes, c.1840
Ezra Annes was born in Vermont in 1796 and settled in Whitby in 1819. He was one of the founders of the Masonic Lodge in Whitby in 1825 and the grammar school in 1846. He served as mayor of the Town of Whitby in 1857, but died while in office … Ezra Annes was born in Vermont in 1796 and settled in Whitby in 1819. He was one of the founders of the Masonic Lodge in Whitby in 1825 and the …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 - Mrs. Peter Perry (Mary Ham), 1836
Mr. Cook painted two portraits, one of Peter Perry and one of his wife, Mary Ham Perry. The paintings were donated to the Town of Whitby by the decedents of Peter Perry, Mr. R. L. Cowan and family of Bracebridge, Ontario in July 1972. The paintings hung in the Peter … Mr. Cook painted two portraits, one of Peter Perry and one of his wife, Mary Ham Perry. The paintings were donated to the Town of Whitby by the decedents of …Whitby Public Library - St. John's Anglican Church, c. 1900
St. John's Anglican Church was built of Kingston limestone in 1846, it is located at 150 Victoria St. East, Whitby, Ontario (on the north side of Victoria Street, east of Brock Street). St. John's Anglican Church was built of Kingston limestone in 1846, it is located at 150 Victoria St. East, Whitby, Ontario (on the north side of Victoria Street, east of …Whitby 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 - Portrait of Hamar Greenwood, c.1920-1930
Thomas Hamar Greenwood was born at Whitby on February 7, 1870 and left Canada for England in 1895. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1920 to 1922 and died at London, England, on September 10, 1948. This oil painting was presented to the Town of Whitby Archives by Hamar … Thomas Hamar Greenwood was born at Whitby on February 7, 1870 and left Canada for England in 1895. He was Chief Secretary for Ireland from 1920 to 1922 and died …Whitby Public Library - Cochrane Street and Rossland Road
Black and white negative depicting a watercolour painting of the area around Rossland Road and Cochrane Street. There is a wooden bridge at the centre of the painting under which Lynde Creek flows. Black and white negative depicting a watercolour painting of the area around Rossland Road and Cochrane Street. There is a wooden bridge at the centre of the painting under which …Whitby Public Library
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