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- Trafalgar Fire Brigade #1Further Information: An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home Newspaper of Oakville and Trafalgar, has an item "Volunteer Firefighters Mark 21st Anniversary of Acton(sic) Action". The Trafalgar Township Historical Association has this print newspaper section in their archives. Information from this …Further Information: An October 1960 "Trafalgar Day Special" insert in the local newspaper, Trafalgar Journal - The Home Newspaper of Oakville and Trafalgar, has an item "Volunteer Firefighters Mark 21st …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Early Settlement Home at Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street, ca. 1940This house was demolished in 1965. Post's Corners was one of the first hamlets in the area known as Trafalgar Township. It was located at the intersection of what is now Trafalgar Road (or Seventh Line) and Dundas Street, Oakville, Ontario. Later, the hamlet was known as Postville.This house was demolished in 1965. Post's Corners was one of the first hamlets in the area known as Trafalgar Township. It was located at the intersection of what is …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Store and Garage at Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street, ca1940This store, gas station and ice cream booth on the south-west corner of Trafalgar Road (7th Line) and Dundas Street was photographed about 1940. The two-storey central building in this photograph is the original Post's Inn, according to Town of Oakville Heritage Planner, Carolyn Van Sligtenhorst in May 2016. Two …This store, gas station and ice cream booth on the south-west corner of Trafalgar Road (7th Line) and Dundas Street was photographed about 1940. The two-storey central building in this …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Snider's School Opening Program, November 29, 1956The front cover, back page and programme events from the opening ceremony of the new Snider's School in 1956. Snider's school was first built on land owned by Ephraim Post Concession 1, Lot 6, NDS. We know S.S. #4 was in use by 1877 and the 1878 Atlas shows it …The front cover, back page and programme events from the opening ceremony of the new Snider's School in 1956. Snider's school was first built on land owned by Ephraim Post …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Township Hall, Trafalgar. Spring, 1952.The correct name of this hall is "Trafalgar Memorial Hall". The name was amended and a plaque was commissioned to honour soldiers who had died in World War II hung in the Hall for many years - it is now at the archives of the Trafalgar Township Historical Society (linked …The correct name of this hall is "Trafalgar Memorial Hall". The name was amended and a plaque was commissioned to honour soldiers who had died in World War II hung …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Dent and Bradley Family HousesBoth the Dent and Bradley families ran general stores on the northwest corner of Trafalgar and Dundas. Leslie Bradley took over the store from the Carpenter family in 1925 and was postmaster. The Dent family had the B-A (British American) gas pumps. This area was at one time called Postville, …Both the Dent and Bradley families ran general stores on the northwest corner of Trafalgar and Dundas. Leslie Bradley took over the store from the Carpenter family in 1925 and …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Harriet Asby PeacockThe Merton area (Lots 26-35 2SDS Trafalgar) was settled as early as 1810. The first settlers were David Utter, Joseph Smith, William Bates, Cornelius Tipps and Henry Cale. The community adopted the name "Merton" when the post office opened in 1852. The name was likely chosen to commemorate the battle …The Merton area (Lots 26-35 2SDS Trafalgar) was settled as early as 1810. The first settlers were David Utter, Joseph Smith, William Bates, Cornelius Tipps and Henry Cale. The community …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Leslie Bradley's General Store at Postville.Postville was also known as Post's Corners. It was at the intersection of Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street, Trafalgar Township.Postville was also known as Post's Corners. It was at the intersection of Trafalgar Road and Dundas Street, Trafalgar Township.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- John Gilby Hardy, ca1900John was one of the four sons of Emily (Gilby) and George Henry Hardy, Sheridan. John married Anne, called Annie, Livingston Cameron on January 1, 1919, in Queenston, Lincoln Co., Ontario.John was one of the four sons of Emily (Gilby) and George Henry Hardy, Sheridan. John married Anne, called Annie, Livingston Cameron on January 1, 1919, in Queenston, Lincoln Co., …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Alexander Dufferin Hardy, 1900Son of George and Emily (Gilby) Hardy. "Duff" worked as City Clerk for the former city of Fort William, Ontario (now merged into Thunder Bay). He was a sport fisherman well into his '90s.Son of George and Emily (Gilby) Hardy. "Duff" worked as City Clerk for the former city of Fort William, Ontario (now merged into Thunder Bay). He was a sport fisherman …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Oakville Police Department BuildingAccording to Bill McDermott, Police Clerk at the time of this photograph, it was taken in the late 1950s. The police were located in the farthest left (east) part of the white building. There was a narrow office space and front desk leading to the clerk's desk, and the Chief's …According to Bill McDermott, Police Clerk at the time of this photograph, it was taken in the late 1950s. The police were located in the farthest left (east) part of …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Trafalgar War Memorial PlaqueIn 2011, the Town of Oakville replaced this plaque which was on the outdoor Trafalgar Township war memorial with one better able to weather the elements. This original plaque now resides at the top of the stairs in the old Palermo schoolhouse. The schoolhouse is now the home of the …In 2011, the Town of Oakville replaced this plaque which was on the outdoor Trafalgar Township war memorial with one better able to weather the elements. This original plaque now …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- John Dillon Evans Jr., d.1920No date or publication information for the York Pioneer Historical Society Memoriam. No title, author, date or publication information for the accompanying page of information on Henry and Eliza Ide.No date or publication information for the York Pioneer Historical Society Memoriam. No title, author, date or publication information for the accompanying page of information on Henry and Eliza Ide.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Alisemon (or Alisimon) Elizabeth (Straw) Gilby b.1816 d.1910Alisimon's birth date is shown as either April 1816 or an unknown month and date in 1817. Some of the descriptive information in this record is taken from the linked website: http://www.leighlarson.com/james_gilby_jr.htm The Census reports show differing information on the ages of Emily and Emma, the ages of family members, …Alisimon's birth date is shown as either April 1816 or an unknown month and date in 1817. Some of the descriptive information in this record is taken from the linked …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- 1297 Dundas Street East, OakvilleThese two photographs are courtesy of the Town of Oakville, Heritage Planning. Research by Michelle Knoll.These two photographs are courtesy of the Town of Oakville, Heritage Planning. Research by Michelle Knoll.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Emily Cline Farmhouse PlaqueThe second photograph in this record is of the parkette. See "Pages Select". The Trafalgar Township Historical Society has a very large print chart (with map features) showing the geneology of the Cline family which can be consulted. It was prepared in 1973 by Malcolm Cameron Cline. The family surname …The second photograph in this record is of the parkette. See "Pages Select". The Trafalgar Township Historical Society has a very large print chart (with map features) showing the geneology …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Cape Worn by Alisemon (Hardy) Wilson and Child's Dress Worn by Edna WilsonThe beautiful handsewn cape worn by Alisemon Hardy around 1900 is shown in front, back and closeup photographs. The lace covering the entire cape and forming the collar is machine-made and purchased, as are the strips of beading overlaid on the lace, and the beaded triangles around the bottom of …The beautiful handsewn cape worn by Alisemon Hardy around 1900 is shown in front, back and closeup photographs. The lace covering the entire cape and forming the collar is machine-made …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Oakville Trafalgar High School, Graduating Class, 1947-8......Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Snider's School, 2008Snider's Public School took students from the Coyne School which had closed in the 1950s. Coyne School was also used afterwards as a private residence; it was on the north-west corner of Eglinton at Trafalgar Rd.Snider's Public School took students from the Coyne School which had closed in the 1950s. Coyne School was also used afterwards as a private residence; it was on the north-west …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Wilmer and Ethel ConoverThe Conover family home was 1499 Dundas Street East on part of Lot 6 Concession 1 NDS. The surname "Conover" was changed by the family from the Dutch, Coevenhoven or also, Van Covenhoven.The Conover family home was 1499 Dundas Street East on part of Lot 6 Concession 1 NDS. The surname "Conover" was changed by the family from the Dutch, Coevenhoven or …Trafalgar Township Historical Society