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- Horses on FarmColdstream Farm was on lot 30 of Concession 1 south of Highway 2 at Lynde Creek in Whitby Township.Coldstream Farm was on lot 30 of Concession 1 south of Highway 2 at Lynde Creek in Whitby Township.Whitby Public Library
- Residence of Sylvester LyndeThe stone house was located on lot 30 on the north side of Rossland Road (Concession 3)and east of McQuay Blvd. (D'Hilliar Street) in Whitby Township. It was built in the 1840s or 1850s for Sylvester Lynde (1800-1883), a son of Jabez Lynde. The house was destroyed by fire on …The stone house was located on lot 30 on the north side of Rossland Road (Concession 3)and east of McQuay Blvd. (D'Hilliar Street) in Whitby Township. It was built in …Whitby Public Library
- Residence of James RiceThis house, located on the north side of Rossland Road was demolished many years ago. It was originally located on lot 28.This house, located on the north side of Rossland Road was demolished many years ago. It was originally located on lot 28.Whitby Public Library
- George McGillivray, c. 1885George McGillivray was born at St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on October 5, 1813. In 1833 he emigrated to Canada and went to Montreal and Vermont before accepting an invitation to settle in Whitby Township from William Dow, another Scottish settler. After staying with Mr. Dow for awhile, Mr. McGillivray settled …George McGillivray was born at St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire, Scotland on October 5, 1813. In 1833 he emigrated to Canada and went to Montreal and Vermont before accepting an invitation to …Whitby Public Library
- All Saints' Anglican Church Choir, 1885All Saints' Anglican Church was built in 1865-66 at 300 Dundas Street West. This photograph was taken in W.E. O'Brien's studio in Whitby.All Saints' Anglican Church was built in 1865-66 at 300 Dundas Street West. This photograph was taken in W.E. O'Brien's studio in Whitby.Whitby Public Library
- John Sinclair, c. 1885John Sinclair was born in Whitby Township, on July 14, 1838, and farmed on Lot 24, 4th Concession. In 1874 he gave the land for the Sinclair Public School which was built in 1874 and demolished in 1992. The Sinclair Secondary School is named after him. John Sinclair died at …John Sinclair was born in Whitby Township, on July 14, 1838, and farmed on Lot 24, 4th Concession. In 1874 he gave the land for the Sinclair Public School which …Whitby Public Library
- Robert Barnes (1853-1935), c.1885Robert Barnes was born in Cumberland County, England, on March 10, 1853 and came to Whitby with his father William Barnes, a carpenter, in 1856. Robert Barnes worked as a contractor and assisted his father in building All Saints' Anglican Church and many other Whitby buildings. He died at Whitby …Robert Barnes was born in Cumberland County, England, on March 10, 1853 and came to Whitby with his father William Barnes, a carpenter, in 1856. Robert Barnes worked as a …Whitby Public Library
- Rev. Edward Warren (1833-1913), c.1885Rev. Edward Warren (1833-1913) was the sixth (6th) child of William Warren Sr. and Clarissa Lynde. He was born at Darlington Township on August 9, 1833. He studied law a the University of Toronto, but went into the ministry and became a missionary for many years int eh American West. …Rev. Edward Warren (1833-1913) was the sixth (6th) child of William Warren Sr. and Clarissa Lynde. He was born at Darlington Township on August 9, 1833. He studied law a …Whitby Public Library
- Mr. William Hislop and his wife (Mary E. Oke), c.1885William Hislop was born at Whitby Township in 1850. He worked as a farmer at Whitby Township. Mary Oke was born at Devonshire England, in August 1850. He and Mary E. (Lily) Oke were married on April 9, 1885. Mary E. Oke died on November 9, 1888 and is buried …William Hislop was born at Whitby Township in 1850. He worked as a farmer at Whitby Township. Mary Oke was born at Devonshire England, in August 1850. He and Mary …Whitby Public Library
- Stephen Hoitt, c.1885Stephen Hoitt was born in September 1812 and died at Myrtle, Ontario, Canada on February 3, 1895. He is buried in the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery at Myrtle.Stephen Hoitt was born in September 1812 and died at Myrtle, Ontario, Canada on February 3, 1895. He is buried in the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery at Myrtle.Whitby Public Library
- Mrs. Stephen Hoitt, (Miranda Evelyn Gordon) c.1885Miranda Evelyn Gordon was born at Upper Canada on March 18, 1833 and died at Myrtle, Ontario, Canada on October 23, 1906. She is buried at the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery in Myrtle.Miranda Evelyn Gordon was born at Upper Canada on March 18, 1833 and died at Myrtle, Ontario, Canada on October 23, 1906. She is buried at the Methodist Episcopal Cemetery …Whitby Public Library
- Thomas Paxton, c.1885Thomas Paxton was born in Whitby Township in 1821 and in 1847 was one of the founders of Port Perry. He was a businessman in that community for many years. He was Reeve of Reach Township when the Provisional Council of the County of Ontario was formed in 1852 and …Thomas Paxton was born in Whitby Township in 1821 and in 1847 was one of the founders of Port Perry. He was a businessman in that community for many years. …Whitby Public Library
- Staff of William J. Murray TanneryW.J. Murray Tannery stood behind the Brooklin brick mill on Lynde Creek. It was built in 1854 by Moses Bartlett and was later taken over by William J. Murray. The tannery was struck by lightning on June 3, 1890 putting 25 men out of work.W.J. Murray Tannery stood behind the Brooklin brick mill on Lynde Creek. It was built in 1854 by Moses Bartlett and was later taken over by William J. Murray. The …Whitby Public Library
- David Tweedie, c. 1885David Tweedie was born on Lot 29, Concession 3, Whitby Township on July 29, 1838. He farmed this property, known as Broadfield until his death on the same lot on February 16, 1912. David Tweedie is buried at Union Cemetery, Oshawa.David Tweedie was born on Lot 29, Concession 3, Whitby Township on July 29, 1838. He farmed this property, known as Broadfield until his death on the same lot on …Whitby Public Library
- May Irwin, c.1885May Irwin was a Canadian singer, songwriter, and comic performer who enjoyed popularity and prestige on the American stage from the late 1890s until the end of the 1910s. Key to Irwin’s popularity was her role as a “coon-shouter” and a performer of “coon songs,” deeply racist forms that emerge …May Irwin was a Canadian singer, songwriter, and comic performer who enjoyed popularity and prestige on the American stage from the late 1890s until the end of the 1910s. Key …Whitby Public Library
- Miss Nettie Burkholder, c.1885Miss. Burkholder taught English and Chemistry at the Ontario Ladies' College from 1891 to 1901 and served as Lady Principal from 1901 to 1912, when she moved to Edmonton, Alberta. She founded an alumni chapter in Edmonton in later years. This is probably her graduation picture from Victoria University in …Miss. Burkholder taught English and Chemistry at the Ontario Ladies' College from 1891 to 1901 and served as Lady Principal from 1901 to 1912, when she moved to Edmonton, Alberta. …Whitby Public Library
- Abigal Victoria Brown Ellis (1850-1919)She lived at 217 Euclid Avenue, Whitby, Ontario.She lived at 217 Euclid Avenue, Whitby, Ontario.Whitby Public Library
- Clydesdale Horse and Man Riding Pony behind Brooklin HotelThe pony was loaned by the Miller Brothers of Brougham. The horse is "General Duke" one of the Clydesdales imported into Canada.The pony was loaned by the Miller Brothers of Brougham. The horse is "General Duke" one of the Clydesdales imported into Canada.Whitby Public Library
- Brooklin MillThe W.J. Murray Tannery burned down in June 1890. The brick mill was built in 1848 by Robert Campbell. The Methodist Church was built in 1867 and was located at the south east corner of Mill Street and Princess Street.The W.J. Murray Tannery burned down in June 1890. The brick mill was built in 1848 by Robert Campbell. The Methodist Church was built in 1867 and was located at …Whitby Public Library
- Front View of Ontario Ladies' College, c.1885Ontario Ladies' College is now known as Trafalgar Castle School, and is located at 401 Reynolds Street.Ontario Ladies' College is now known as Trafalgar Castle School, and is located at 401 Reynolds Street.Whitby Public Library