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- Winter in Cobourg
... ...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 - 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 - 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 - Heslop House, 5387 Upper Middle Road, water colour by Laurel Campbell, 1990
This is a note card reproducing an original watercolour in a private collection. The house was built ca 1885 by Burlington’s eminent builder, George Blair and was very similar to the house he built at 906 Brant Street for Edwin Freeman in 1885. Anna and Vera Jelinek lived in the … This is a note card reproducing an original watercolour in a private collection. The house was built ca 1885 by Burlington’s eminent builder, George Blair and was very similar to …Burlington Historical Society - The Old Skating Rink Quonset Hut and houses, Elgin Street, ca 1926
The rink was located on the northeast corner of Elgin and Grant Street (now Blathwayt Lane). The Quonset-hut-style rink was built in 1914. Hockey games attracted many spectators. On one occasion there were 1200 at a home game. It snowed heavily later that night, and the roof collpased, fortunately with … The rink was located on the northeast corner of Elgin and Grant Street (now Blathwayt Lane). The Quonset-hut-style rink was built in 1914. Hockey games attracted many spectators. On one …Burlington Historical Society - Howard Douglas Gallagher, age 1, ca 1898
Howard, the eldest child of George T. and Annie Gallagher, was born in 1897. Howard, the eldest child of George T. and Annie Gallagher, was born in 1897.Burlington Historical Society - 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 - 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 - Dr Weaver's house, watercolour painting, 430 Brant Street, ca 1982
"The White House" at 430 Brant Street, south west of the intersection of Brant and Ontario Streets, was the home and office of three medical doctors: Doctor Richardson, Dr Tom Peart the coroner, and then from 1929 to 1981 Dr Wilbur Weaver. It was bought by the City for $16,000 … "The White House" at 430 Brant Street, south west of the intersection of Brant and Ontario Streets, was the home and office of three medical doctors: Doctor Richardson, Dr Tom …Burlington Historical Society - The Simpkin Home, 923 Brant Street, 2006
This is a print of an original painting. Built ca 1870 for Capt Henderson, the farmhouse is shown on the map in the Halton County Alas (1877), and illustrated in Martha Craig's "The Garden of Canada" (1902), page 48. The wrap-around verandah was added later. The property was farmed ca … This is a print of an original painting. Built ca 1870 for Capt Henderson, the farmhouse is shown on the map in the Halton County Alas (1877), and illustrated in …Burlington Historical Society - 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 - 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 - Oil Painting of Gravelly Bay and Sugarloaf Hill in Port Colborne
An oil painting of Gravelly Bay and Sugarloaf Hill in Port Colborne. It is most likely a view taken from near Tennessee Avenue and Steele Street. The War of 1812 Veteran "Big John Steele", John Steele's log Tavern Inn, built 1824, is in the forground and Christian Zavitz's log home … An oil painting of Gravelly Bay and Sugarloaf Hill in Port Colborne. It is most likely a view taken from near Tennessee Avenue and Steele Street. The War of 1812 … - Wedding Photo of Berton Johnston and Stella Johnston, 1943
This a black & white photo of Berton and Stella Johnston's wedding. He is wearing a military uniform & she is in a long white gown and holding a bouquet of flowers. This a black & white photo of Berton and Stella Johnston's wedding. He is wearing a military uniform & she is in a long white gown and holding a bouquet …Huron Shores Museum - Huitson Wallace Alexander Miskimin in Uniform, Circa 1942
This is Huitson Wallace Alexander Miskimin. Born May 12, 1917, Died April 12, 1998, Date of Enlistment April 9, 1941, Date of Discharge October 25, 1945. This is Huitson Wallace Alexander Miskimin. Born May 12, 1917, Died April 12, 1998, Date of Enlistment April 9, 1941, Date of Discharge October 25, 1945.Huron Shores Museum - Art Dunn, Iron Bridge, 1981
This color photo is of Art Dunn standing in a kitchen. He has a tool belt over his sweater and jeans and a pencil can be seen over his ear under his ball cap. He appears to be in the middle of a renovation or repair job. This color photo is of Art Dunn standing in a kitchen. He has a tool belt over his sweater and jeans and a pencil can be seen over his ear …Huron Shores Museum - Aerial View of Crawford's Lumber Camp, circa 1908
Handwritten notes on the back of the photograph read "Crawfords Camp, Bridgeland Township, about 1908, Situated along Beaver Creek north of turnoff to Phillip's Tourist camp." Handwritten notes on the back of the photograph read "Crawfords Camp, Bridgeland Township, about 1908, Situated along Beaver Creek north of turnoff to Phillip's Tourist camp."Heritage Park Museum
