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- Threshing at Glenclare FarmThere is no date on this family photograph but it was likely taken around 1910. A consulted expert has provided this date because, he explains, the silo in the background required mechanized equipment to get the grain into it. This photograph is showing new technology for both the silo and …There is no date on this family photograph but it was likely taken around 1910. A consulted expert has provided this date because, he explains, the silo in the background …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Team Levelling Field At Glenclare FarmPreparing the field for planting. The wooden scraper is just for levelling the field. It can't deal with rocks because it is just a wooden board and has no metal edge to protect it. Glenclare Farm was Lot 15, Concession 2 NDS Trafalgar. This land had been settled by Michael …Preparing the field for planting. The wooden scraper is just for levelling the field. It can't deal with rocks because it is just a wooden board and has no metal …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Binding Hay At Glenclare FarmWilbert Biggar is driving the tractor and grandson Harold Biggar can be seen on the hay binder, Hettie Biggar is to our right behind the tractor. The hay binder takes the hay, bundles it into a sheaf and ties binder twine around it. Harold has put his hat on a …Wilbert Biggar is driving the tractor and grandson Harold Biggar can be seen on the hay binder, Hettie Biggar is to our right behind the tractor. The hay binder takes …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Albert, Wilbert and Clara Biggar At Glenclare FarmTwo photographs taken at different times, with different people and different horses but in the same spot with the same wagon at Glenclare Farm, on work days. The primary photograph shows brother and sister, Wilbert and Clara Biggar. The secondary photograph is of father Albert and son Wilbert.Two photographs taken at different times, with different people and different horses but in the same spot with the same wagon at Glenclare Farm, on work days. The primary photograph …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Sleighing on the Biggar Farm at 6th Line, TrafalgarSome area family members use the spelling "Biggar", others "Bigger". Both spellings should be checked by researchers.Some area family members use the spelling "Biggar", others "Bigger". Both spellings should be checked by researchers.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Michael and Grandson Wilbert BiggerGrandfather Michael Bigger with his grandson, Wilbert, son of Albert and Hettie.Grandfather Michael Bigger with his grandson, Wilbert, son of Albert and Hettie.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Lois, Martha, Kathryn Biggar at Glenclare FarmThe girls are feeding the turkeys at Glenclare Farm, their home. The picture was taken circa 1934.The girls are feeding the turkeys at Glenclare Farm, their home. The picture was taken circa 1934.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Munn SistersFrom left to right: Eliza, Jenny, Hettie, Millie. Eldest sister Eliza never married and lived with Millie. Millie married Robert Munn, schoolmaster. Hettie and her sister Jane, called Jennie, married in a double wedding ceremony. Jennie went to Manitoba where her husband, William Henry Reid, was homesteading. Hettie married Albert …From left to right: Eliza, Jenny, Hettie, Millie. Eldest sister Eliza never married and lived with Millie. Millie married Robert Munn, schoolmaster. Hettie and her sister Jane, called Jennie, married …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Sisters Hettie & Jennie MunnHettie and her older sister Jennie, married in a double wedding ceremony at the church in Munn's Corners in 1883. Jennie went out west to live in Manitoba with her husband W.H. Reid. The family says they went "west with William Henry Spearin". In 1898, Hettie and her husband, Albert …Hettie and her older sister Jennie, married in a double wedding ceremony at the church in Munn's Corners in 1883. Jennie went out west to live in Manitoba with her …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Hettie (Munn) Bigger with Grandson Harold, 1917The gravestones of the older family members use the spelling "Bigger" as does the Tremaine's maps. But family members also commonly used the "Biggar" spelling. Both spellings should be checked by researchers.The gravestones of the older family members use the spelling "Bigger" as does the Tremaine's maps. But family members also commonly used the "Biggar" spelling. Both spellings should be checked …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- The Munn Sisters and Their FamiliesThis family photograph has no date nor does it identify the people but it shows the neices and nephews as well as the older generation of the Munn/Biggar families. The oldest gentleman may be King Henry Munn. The family is likely on the lawn at Glenclare Farm, the house built …This family photograph has no date nor does it identify the people but it shows the neices and nephews as well as the older generation of the Munn/Biggar families. The …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Wilbert Henry Biggar, 1887This photograph was likely taken on the occasion of Wilbert's christening. Wilbert's parents farmed the land originally settled by his grandfather, Michael L. Bigger. This was Lot 15, Concession 2 NDS Trafalgar Township, running north from Burnhamthorpe Road on the east side of 6th Line. In 1898, his parents, Albert …This photograph was likely taken on the occasion of Wilbert's christening. Wilbert's parents farmed the land originally settled by his grandfather, Michael L. Bigger. This was Lot 15, Concession 2 …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- The Biggar Family of Glenclare FarmThe twins look to be 4-6 years old so I have put the date time frame as about 1931-1933. The surname spelling on their headstone is "Bigger" but the spelling "Biggar" has also been commonly used by the family.The twins look to be 4-6 years old so I have put the date time frame as about 1931-1933. The surname spelling on their headstone is "Bigger" but the spelling …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Wilbert and Martha BiggarProud father Wilbert Biggar with his daughter, Martha, at her wedding to Jack Patterson.Proud father Wilbert Biggar with his daughter, Martha, at her wedding to Jack Patterson.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Wilbert and Hettie Biggar, Jennie ReidJennie is to our left with Albert and Hettie in the centre. The woman on the right is unknown but could perhaps be Jennie's daughter, Edna Mildred (Reid) Spearin. There is no information with the photograph to say if this was taken at Glenclare Farm in Trafalgar Township, the home …Jennie is to our left with Albert and Hettie in the centre. The woman on the right is unknown but could perhaps be Jennie's daughter, Edna Mildred (Reid) Spearin. There …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Wilbert and Hettie Biggar, Cousin Cecil ReidUnfortunately, there is no date on this photograph but Albert Biggar died in 1938.Unfortunately, there is no date on this photograph but Albert Biggar died in 1938.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Wedding of Ethel Conover and Wilbert Biggar with Attendent Benita PostThe family album has labelled this photograph, "Wedding at home on Dundas Highway". The Conover family home was 1499 Dundas Street East on part of Lot 6 Concession 1 NDS. Ethel and Wilbert married on February 26, 1916. Benita Post was a cousin of Ethel. Benita's parents were William H. …The family album has labelled this photograph, "Wedding at home on Dundas Highway". The Conover family home was 1499 Dundas Street East on part of Lot 6 Concession 1 NDS. …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Harold and Lois with Mother, Ethel (Conover) BiggarEthel, Lois and Harold are standing in the drive leading to the house on Glenclare Farm. Michael L. Bigger is shown on the 1859 Tremaine Map of Halton County as owning the property, Lot 15, Concession 2 NDS Trafalgar Township, running north from Burnhamthorpe Road on the east side of …Ethel, Lois and Harold are standing in the drive leading to the house on Glenclare Farm. Michael L. Bigger is shown on the 1859 Tremaine Map of Halton County as …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Ethel (Conover) and Son, Harold Bigger, 1917Ethel was 29 years old in 1917 when Harold was born, Wilbert 30 years old.Ethel was 29 years old in 1917 when Harold was born, Wilbert 30 years old.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Luena Conover, Clara, Ethel and Harold Bigger, 1917Ethel holds her new son, Harold. Clara Bigger, her sister-in-law, holds a rose in her hand. Hiding playfully behind Clara is Luena Conover, Ethel's sister.Ethel holds her new son, Harold. Clara Bigger, her sister-in-law, holds a rose in her hand. Hiding playfully behind Clara is Luena Conover, Ethel's sister.Trafalgar Township Historical Society