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- Grist to the Mill, Toronto, Winter 1835
Maritime History of the Great Lakes - 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 - McCormick Branch Library Mural, Detail
The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversary The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversaryWaterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch Library Mural, Detail
The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversary The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversaryWaterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch Library Mural, Detail
The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversary. The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversary.Waterloo Public Library - 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 - McCormick Branch Library Mural, Detail
The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversary. The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversary.Waterloo Public Library - McCormick Branch Library Mural, Detail
The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversary. This detail depicts the Voelker House at 36 Young Street West in Waterloo, decorated for Christmas. The mural was created in 1997 by the Waterloo County Tole and Decorative Painters Guild in celebration of their 10th anniversary. This detail depicts the Voelker House at 36 Young …Waterloo Public Library - Portrait of Peter Perry, 1836
Mr. Cook painted two portraits, one of Peter Perry and one of his wife, Mary Ham Perry. The paintings were donated to the Town of Whitby by the decedents of Peter Perry, Mr. R. L. Cowan and family of Bracebridge, Ontario in July 1972. The paintings hung in the Peter … Mr. Cook painted two portraits, one of Peter Perry and one of his wife, Mary Ham Perry. The paintings were donated to the Town of Whitby by the decedents of …Whitby Public Library - Ezra Annes, c.1840
Ezra Annes was born in Vermont in 1796 and settled in Whitby in 1819. He was one of the founders of the Masonic Lodge in Whitby in 1825 and the grammar school in 1846. He served as mayor of the Town of Whitby in 1857, but died while in office … Ezra Annes was born in Vermont in 1796 and settled in Whitby in 1819. He was one of the founders of the Masonic Lodge in Whitby in 1825 and the …Whitby Public Library - James Rowe, c.1855
James Rowe was born on October 20, 1799 near Montreath, Queen's County, Ireland. He came to Canada in 1824 and built piers and warehouses at Port Whitby in 1843 -1844. In 1849 he formed James Rowe & Co., a grain shipping business at Port Whitby. He was Reeve of Whitby … James Rowe was born on October 20, 1799 near Montreath, Queen's County, Ireland. He came to Canada in 1824 and built piers and warehouses at Port Whitby in 1843 -1844. …Whitby Public Library - 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
