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Geographic Location: Cainsville- Geographic Location: Mount Pleasant
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- Burtch Family History
This binder contains the family history of the Burtch family, as compiled by Helen Mulligan. It also contains many original historical photos of the Burtch family and relatives. This collection can be downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat Reader .PDF file! Click on the link underneath the picture to the right. … This binder contains the family history of the Burtch family, as compiled by Helen Mulligan. It also contains many original historical photos of the Burtch family and relatives. This collection …County of Brant Public Library - Houlding family history
This binder contains the family history of the Houlding family, as compiled by Helen Mulligan. It also contains many original historical photos of the Houlding family and relatives. This collection can be downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat Reader .PDF file! Click on the link underneath the picture to the right. … This binder contains the family history of the Houlding family, as compiled by Helen Mulligan. It also contains many original historical photos of the Houlding family and relatives. This collection …County of Brant Public Library - Sturgis House, c. 1960
This photograph, c. 1960, shows a Sturgis house that was built c. 1820. It is said to be the earliest brick house in Mount Pleasant, and was later owned by J. E. Smyth. It was demolished in the 1980s. This photograph was printed on page 65 of The Work of … This photograph, c. 1960, shows a Sturgis house that was built c. 1820. It is said to be the earliest brick house in Mount Pleasant, and was later owned by …County of Brant Public Library - Tennant House (Octagon), Mount Pleasant
This undated photograph shows the unusual octagonal house built c. 1840-48 by shoemaker Richard Tennant. The odd-looking design was promoted by American phrenologist Orson Fowler, who suggested that octagonal houses (similar in shape to "natural" spheres) could let in more light, were easier to heat in winter and cool in … This undated photograph shows the unusual octagonal house built c. 1840-48 by shoemaker Richard Tennant. The odd-looking design was promoted by American phrenologist Orson Fowler, who suggested that octagonal houses …County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Station on Merritt Farm after Relocation, 1993
This 1993 photograph shows the Lake Erie & Northern railway station shortly after being moved to the Merritt Farm. It is a rare example of a surviving rural railway station; it was saved by the Merritt family, who moved it to its present location. It was likely built in 1916, … This 1993 photograph shows the Lake Erie & Northern railway station shortly after being moved to the Merritt Farm. It is a rare example of a surviving rural railway station; …County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Public School Grade 5-8 Class, 1921
This 1921 photograph shows the Grade 5-8 class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. Albert Dobson, age 10, is in the front row on the far left; Hugh Dobson, age 12, is in the back row, fourth from left. They are the children of Edythe (Thomas) Dobson and Rev. Hugh … This 1921 photograph shows the Grade 5-8 class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. Albert Dobson, age 10, is in the front row on the far left; Hugh Dobson, age …County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Public School Class, 1925-30?
This photograph was provided by Dorothy and Allan Guest during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items and are interested in helping preserve our county's history online? Contact the library at (519) 442-2433 for more information. This photograph was provided by Dorothy and Allan Guest during a Digitization Day event held by the County of Brant Public Library. Do you have any historical items and are …County of Brant Public Library - James Madison Thomas and Martha Thomas
This photograph depicts James Madison Thomas and Martha (Secord) Thomas, probably c. 1890s. The Thomas family was a founding family of Mount Pleasant. This photograph was provided by Linda Guest. A photograph of this couple's daughter Orpha is also in this collection and is linked to underneath the image. This photograph depicts James Madison Thomas and Martha (Secord) Thomas, probably c. 1890s. The Thomas family was a founding family of Mount Pleasant. This photograph was provided by Linda Guest. …County of Brant Public Library - Mount Pleasant Public School Class Photo, 1913
This photograph shows the 1913 class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. It was provided by Linda Guest. This image is Zoomify enabled! Click on it to zoom in and pan around so that you can see faces in detail. The people in this photo are: Teachers - J.C. Smyth … This photograph shows the 1913 class of the Mount Pleasant Public School. It was provided by Linda Guest. This image is Zoomify enabled! Click on it to zoom in and …County of Brant Public Library - The Forgotten Brother: John Carlyle
This book by Joseph A. Scott traces the history of the "forgotten" Carlyle brother, John Carlyle. He was the half-brother of the much more famous Thomas Carlyle, historian and philosopher. John was born in Scotland, but emigrated to North America and eventually moved to Mount Pleasant, where he lived most … This book by Joseph A. Scott traces the history of the "forgotten" Carlyle brother, John Carlyle. He was the half-brother of the much more famous Thomas Carlyle, historian and philosopher. …County of Brant Public Library - The Work of Our Hands: A History of Mount Pleasant, 1799~1899
The Work of Our Hands chronicles the history of the town of Mount Pleasant from its earliest settlements through the end of the 19th century. In order to have meaning, local history must relate all aspects of a particular community’s development to a larger context. Mount Pleasant stands out as … The Work of Our Hands chronicles the history of the town of Mount Pleasant from its earliest settlements through the end of the 19th century. In order to have meaning, …County of Brant Public Library - Bryce brothers, inc. George, Mount Pleasant
This photograph depicts three of the Bryce brothers at the time of the golden wedding anniversary of George Bryce, Sr. in the 1890s. His two brothers who sailed to North America, and later settled in the United States, came to visit him. The man on the right is most likely … This photograph depicts three of the Bryce brothers at the time of the golden wedding anniversary of George Bryce, Sr. in the 1890s. His two brothers who sailed to North …County of Brant Public Library - Statutory Declaration of Emma J. Charlton
This item is a statutory declaration of Emma J. Charlton dated November 10, 1906. In this declaration Emma names the only people who have or can have any interest in the land that was to be sold to William Brooks (parts of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 3 in Brantford … This item is a statutory declaration of Emma J. Charlton dated November 10, 1906. In this declaration Emma names the only people who have or can have any interest in … - Place Settings: Collected Works Celebrating the County of Brant
Place Settings is the final project of the County of Brant Public Library's 2016-2017 Writer-in-Residence Program. This anthology showcases 16 unique non-fiction pieces by local writers about their personal connections to the County of Brant’s geography and history. The anthology includes stories that range from the singularity of a park … Place Settings is the final project of the County of Brant Public Library's 2016-2017 Writer-in-Residence Program. This anthology showcases 16 unique non-fiction pieces by local writers about their personal connections …County of Brant Public Library
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