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  • Frank Waywell
    Frank Waywell
    ImageVideocomment       In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but then felt compelled to join the air force once he saw the severity of the war. He talks about his …
    ImageVideocomment     In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but …
    Oakville Public Library
  • Harry Barrett
    Harry Barrett
    ImageVideocomment       In this interview, Harry Barrett, former mayor of Oakville, talks about his experiences prior to and in the Second World War. Harry speaks about joining and training with the cadet core for five years. While training with them, he was issued uniforms and Ross Rifles from the First World War …
    ImageVideocomment     In this interview, Harry Barrett, former mayor of Oakville, talks about his experiences prior to and in the Second World War. Harry speaks about joining and training with the cadet …
    Oakville Public Library
  • Wess McIntosh
    Wess McIntosh
    ImageVideocomment       In this interview, Wess McIntosh speaks about his extensive involvement with the Canadian forces, first with the naval reserves and then with the airforce. Wes joined the navy in 1933, but he also started learning to fly in 1934. From there, he received his private pilot’s license in 1934 and …
    ImageVideocomment     In this interview, Wess McIntosh speaks about his extensive involvement with the Canadian forces, first with the naval reserves and then with the airforce. Wes joined the navy in 1933, …
    Oakville Public Library
  • Looking West from Ontario Ladies' College, c.1920
    Looking West from Ontario Ladies' College, c.1920
    Imagecomment       Black and white negative of a photograph showing an image of Whitby looking west from the Ontario Ladies' College. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is visible at left. At right is the Port Whitby and Port Perry Railway station. The street leading off into the distance is Gilbert Street.
    Imagecomment     Black and white negative of a photograph showing an image of Whitby looking west from the Ontario Ladies' College. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is visible at left. At right is …
    Whitby Public Library
  • David Jacques Kean
    David Jacques Kean
    Imagecomment       David Jacques Kean was born at Gambridge in Thorah Township on 1 April 1884. He taught school at Sonya before entering railway work in Toronto. On 15 March 1919, he was appointed Road Superintendent for Ontario County and moved to Whitby where he had an office in the Court House. …
    Imagecomment     David Jacques Kean was born at Gambridge in Thorah Township on 1 April 1884. He taught school at Sonya before entering railway work in Toronto. On 15 March 1919, he …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Dr. John H. McKinney's Girls Baseball Team
    Dr. John H. McKinney's Girls Baseball Team
    Imagecomment       Dr. John H. McKinney's girls baseball team represented Brooklin and won the Junior Farmers' Championship at Uxbridge in 1932. The photograph was taken following the win. The team also travelled to Port Perry, Greenbank, Whitby, and Blackstock participating in area field days.
    Imagecomment     Dr. John H. McKinney's girls baseball team represented Brooklin and won the Junior Farmers' Championship at Uxbridge in 1932. The photograph was taken following the win. The team also travelled …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Whitby Maple Leafs Midget Hockey Team
    Whitby Maple Leafs Midget Hockey Team
    Imagecomment       The Whitby Maple Leafs were the 1938-1939 championship team in the Whitby Lions Club Midget Hockey League and winners of the Jack King Memorial Cup presented by Mundy Goodfellow Printing Company and the Whitby Gazette and Chronicle.
    Imagecomment     The Whitby Maple Leafs were the 1938-1939 championship team in the Whitby Lions Club Midget Hockey League and winners of the Jack King Memorial Cup presented by Mundy Goodfellow Printing …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Whitby Girls Softball Team
    Whitby Girls Softball Team
    Imagemysterycomment       Black and white negative of a photograph of the Whitby Girls Softball team. The girls in the front row have team members on their backs. Top row: Unidentified, Unidentified, Dolly Neskel, Unidentified, Elizabeth Southwell, Unidentified. Front row: Joan Wilson, Julia Neskel, Edna Davidson, Marge Smith, Elva Southwell, Lillian Gilbey.
    Imagemysterycomment     Black and white negative of a photograph of the Whitby Girls Softball team. The girls in the front row have team members on their backs. Top row: Unidentified, Unidentified, Dolly …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Whitby Senior Hockey Team, 1897-98
    Whitby Senior Hockey Team, 1897-98
    Imagecomment       Black and white negative of a photograph of the 1897-1898 Whitby Senior Hockey team. The photograph was taken in a studio. Back row: Charles Eastwood, Dr. John Waugh (President), E.D. Warren, Col. A.G. Henderson (Manager), Frank Bryan (Trainer). Middle row: George K. Thompson (right forward), Charlie Smith (left forward), Bob …
    Imagecomment     Black and white negative of a photograph of the 1897-1898 Whitby Senior Hockey team. The photograph was taken in a studio. Back row: Charles Eastwood, Dr. John Waugh (President), E.D. …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Family of Charles Lynde
    Family of Charles Lynde
    Imagecomment       Jabez Lynde (1773-1856) was born in Brookfield, MA. He married Clarissa Woodruff (1774-1830) in 1796. In 1803 Jabez and Clarissa emigrated to Canada, settling at the area now known as Lynde Creek in 1804. Sylvester Bernard Lynde (1800-1883), eldest son of Jabez and Clarissa, married Louisa Mary Smith in 1822 …
    Imagecomment     Jabez Lynde (1773-1856) was born in Brookfield, MA. He married Clarissa Woodruff (1774-1830) in 1796. In 1803 Jabez and Clarissa emigrated to Canada, settling at the area now known as …
    Whitby Public Library
  • The McKay Sisters
    The McKay Sisters
    Imagecomment       Donald McKay (1837-1914) and Alice Noble ( -1924) had six children. Donald taught at Markham Township for a number of years before retiring to mercantile life. He was appointed Ontario County Treasurer in 1890 and held the position until his death. Following her father's death, Emily Alice McKay was appointed …
    Imagecomment     Donald McKay (1837-1914) and Alice Noble ( -1924) had six children. Donald taught at Markham Township for a number of years before retiring to mercantile life. He was appointed Ontario …
    Whitby Public Library
  • The Coakwell Family
    The Coakwell Family
    Imagecomment       The Coakwell family settled at Whitby in 1863 with almost all of their children fully grown. Charles (1816-1897) and Charlotte (1815-1904) Coakwell were married in Yorkshire, England in 1840. They had 8 children: Barnett, William, Thomas, George, James, Charles, Jane, and John. The Coakwell family settled on the north half …
    Imagecomment     The Coakwell family settled at Whitby in 1863 with almost all of their children fully grown. Charles (1816-1897) and Charlotte (1815-1904) Coakwell were married in Yorkshire, England in 1840. They …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Family of John Munroe Lynde
    Family of John Munroe Lynde
    Imagecomment       Jabez Lynde (1773-1856) was born in Brookfield, MA. He married Clarissa Woodruff (1774-1830) in 1796. In 1803 Jabez and Clarissa emigrated to Canada, settling at the area now known as Lynde Creek in 1804. Sylvester Bernard Lynde (1800-1883), eldest son of Jabez and Clarissa, married Louisa Mary Smith in 1822 …
    Imagecomment     Jabez Lynde (1773-1856) was born in Brookfield, MA. He married Clarissa Woodruff (1774-1830) in 1796. In 1803 Jabez and Clarissa emigrated to Canada, settling at the area now known as …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Sons of John McCarl
    Sons of John McCarl
    Imagecomment       John MacCarl (1852-1933) of Kingston married Tryphena Hopper (1853-1919) in 1877. The couple had ten children: William John (1878-1881), Albert Edgar (1880-1963), Laura Gertrude (1882- ), Norman Russell (1884-1939), Luella (1886-1934), Frederick, Roy, Walter Frank (1895-1984), Richard Henry (1898-1981), and William R. (1899-1977).
    Imagecomment     John MacCarl (1852-1933) of Kingston married Tryphena Hopper (1853-1919) in 1877. The couple had ten children: William John (1878-1881), Albert Edgar (1880-1963), Laura Gertrude (1882- ), Norman Russell (1884-1939), Luella …
    Whitby Public Library
  • 50th Wedding Anniversary of Peter and Mary Williams
    50th Wedding Anniversary of Peter and Mary Williams
    Imagecomment       Peter Williams of Port Perry married Mary Wharton of Iroquois at Port Perry in 1874. The couple had six surviving children: Norman Percy Williams (1878-1967), Ethel Maud Williams (1881-1969), John Maxwell Williams (1885-1944), George Everett Williams (1889-1952), Walter Sheridan Williams (1892-1977), Nora Edna Williams (1900-1976). The Williams family moved to …
    Imagecomment     Peter Williams of Port Perry married Mary Wharton of Iroquois at Port Perry in 1874. The couple had six surviving children: Norman Percy Williams (1878-1967), Ethel Maud Williams (1881-1969), John …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Family of Mark and Lydia Crawforth
    Family of Mark and Lydia Crawforth
    Imagecomment       Joshua Crawforth (1819-1898) married Ann Atkinson (1823-1888) at Yorkshire, England in 1844. The came to Canada in 1845 and settled at base line in Whitby. Joshua and Ann had eleven children: Sarah (1845-1913), Matthew (1847-1913), Samuel (1849-1851), Hannah (1851-1888), Martha (1853-1923), Mary (1855-1926), Mark (1857-1934), Susan (1859-1943), William (1861-1870), James …
    Imagecomment     Joshua Crawforth (1819-1898) married Ann Atkinson (1823-1888) at Yorkshire, England in 1844. The came to Canada in 1845 and settled at base line in Whitby. Joshua and Ann had eleven …
    Whitby Public Library
  • William James Wilson Family
    William James Wilson Family
    Imagecomment       Thomas Hall Wilson (1837-1913), eldest son of James (1807-1890) and Elizabeth (1818-1889) Wilson, married Catherine DeGeer (1837-1913) at Whitchurch Township in 1858; they had six children: Mary Hannah Wilson (1860-1942), William James Wilson (1862-1915), Amanda Elizabeth Wilson (1864-1952), Charles Herbert Wilson (1866-1943), Kate Annett Wilson (1869-1953), George Iolum Wilson (1872-1954). …
    Imagecomment     Thomas Hall Wilson (1837-1913), eldest son of James (1807-1890) and Elizabeth (1818-1889) Wilson, married Catherine DeGeer (1837-1913) at Whitchurch Township in 1858; they had six children: Mary Hannah Wilson (1860-1942), …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Family of Thomas Hall Wilson
    Family of Thomas Hall Wilson
    Imagecomment       Thomas Hall Wilson (1837-1913), married Catherine DeGeer (1837-1913) at Whitchurch Township in 1858; they had six children: Mary Hannah Wilson (1860-1942), William James Wilson (1862-1915), Amanda Elizabeth Wilson (1864-1952), Charles Herbert Wilson (1866-1943), Kate Annett Wilson (1869-1953), George Iolum Wilson (1872-1954). Thomas was a harness maker and operated a toll …
    Imagecomment     Thomas Hall Wilson (1837-1913), married Catherine DeGeer (1837-1913) at Whitchurch Township in 1858; they had six children: Mary Hannah Wilson (1860-1942), William James Wilson (1862-1915), Amanda Elizabeth Wilson (1864-1952), Charles …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Family of Thomas Hall Wilson, 1908
    Family of Thomas Hall Wilson, 1908
    Imagecomment       Thomas Hall Wilson (1837-1913), eldest son of James (1807-1890) and Elizabeth (1818-1889) Wilson, married Catherine DeGeer (1837-1913) at Whitchurch Township in 1858; they had six children: Mary Hannah Wilson (1860-1942), William James Wilson (1862-1915), Amanda Elizabeth Wilson (1864-1952), Charles Herbert Wilson (1866-1943), Kate Annett Wilson (1869-1953), George Iolum Wilson (1872-1954). …
    Imagecomment     Thomas Hall Wilson (1837-1913), eldest son of James (1807-1890) and Elizabeth (1818-1889) Wilson, married Catherine DeGeer (1837-1913) at Whitchurch Township in 1858; they had six children: Mary Hannah Wilson (1860-1942), …
    Whitby Public Library
  • Lighthouse at Whitby Harbour, c.1940
    Lighthouse at Whitby Harbour, c.1940
    Imagecomment       The lighthouse was built on the west pier in 1857 and removed in 1958.
    Imagecomment     The lighthouse was built on the west pier in 1857 and removed in 1958.
    Whitby Public Library
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