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- Wilbert Henry Biggar, 1887This photograph was likely taken on the occasion of Wilbert's christening. Wilbert's parents farmed the land originally settled by his grandfather, Michael L. Bigger. This was Lot 15, Concession 2 NDS Trafalgar Township, running north from Burnhamthorpe Road on the east side of 6th Line. In 1898, his parents, Albert …This photograph was likely taken on the occasion of Wilbert's christening. Wilbert's parents farmed the land originally settled by his grandfather, Michael L. Bigger. This was Lot 15, Concession 2 …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Threshing at Glenclare FarmThere is no date on this family photograph but it was likely taken around 1910. A consulted expert has provided this date because, he explains, the silo in the background required mechanized equipment to get the grain into it. This photograph is showing new technology for both the silo and …There is no date on this family photograph but it was likely taken around 1910. A consulted expert has provided this date because, he explains, the silo in the background …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Glenclare Farm TruckMichael L. Bigger is listed on the 1859 Tremaine Map of Halton County as owning the property, Lot 15, Concession 2 NDS Trafalgar Township, running north from Burnhamthorpe Road on the east side of 6th Line. As well as establishing and growing the Glenclare Farm, he Michael was a farm …Michael L. Bigger is listed on the 1859 Tremaine Map of Halton County as owning the property, Lot 15, Concession 2 NDS Trafalgar Township, running north from Burnhamthorpe Road on …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Henrietta (Munn) Biggar, 1860-1962The spelling of Hettie's middle name is sometimes "Almira", sometimes "Elmira". The Biggar family surname is also sometimes spelled "Bigger" in records and on their gravestones.The spelling of Hettie's middle name is sometimes "Almira", sometimes "Elmira". The Biggar family surname is also sometimes spelled "Bigger" in records and on their gravestones.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Albert Anson BiggarThe spelling of Hettie's middle name is sometimes "Almira", sometimes "Elmira". The Biggar family surname is also sometimes spelled "Bigger" in records and on their gravestones.The spelling of Hettie's middle name is sometimes "Almira", sometimes "Elmira". The Biggar family surname is also sometimes spelled "Bigger" in records and on their gravestones.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Cousins Wilbert and Clara Bigger, Annie, Dewart and Edith FlemingClockwise: the younger boy standing to our right is Wilbert Bigger, Dewart Fleming, in the chair is Clara Bigger, Edith Fleming is sitting on our left and Annie Fleming stands behind her.Clockwise: the younger boy standing to our right is Wilbert Bigger, Dewart Fleming, in the chair is Clara Bigger, Edith Fleming is sitting on our left and Annie Fleming stands …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Team Levelling Field At Glenclare FarmPreparing the field for planting. The wooden scraper is just for levelling the field. It can't deal with rocks because it is just a wooden board and has no metal edge to protect it. Glenclare Farm was Lot 15, Concession 2 NDS Trafalgar. This land had been settled by Michael …Preparing the field for planting. The wooden scraper is just for levelling the field. It can't deal with rocks because it is just a wooden board and has no metal …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Binding Hay At Glenclare FarmWilbert Biggar is driving the tractor and grandson Harold Biggar can be seen on the hay binder, Hettie Biggar is to our right behind the tractor. The hay binder takes the hay, bundles it into a sheaf and ties binder twine around it. Harold has put his hat on a …Wilbert Biggar is driving the tractor and grandson Harold Biggar can be seen on the hay binder, Hettie Biggar is to our right behind the tractor. The hay binder takes …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Albert, Wilbert and Clara Biggar At Glenclare FarmTwo photographs taken at different times, with different people and different horses but in the same spot with the same wagon at Glenclare Farm, on work days. The primary photograph shows brother and sister, Wilbert and Clara Biggar. The secondary photograph is of father Albert and son Wilbert.Two photographs taken at different times, with different people and different horses but in the same spot with the same wagon at Glenclare Farm, on work days. The primary photograph …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Sleighing on the Biggar Farm at 6th Line, TrafalgarSome area family members use the spelling "Biggar", others "Bigger". Both spellings should be checked by researchers.Some area family members use the spelling "Biggar", others "Bigger". Both spellings should be checked by researchers.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Michael and Grandson Wilbert BiggerGrandfather Michael Bigger with his grandson, Wilbert, son of Albert and Hettie.Grandfather Michael Bigger with his grandson, Wilbert, son of Albert and Hettie.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Lois, Martha, Kathryn Biggar at Glenclare FarmThe girls are feeding the turkeys at Glenclare Farm, their home. The picture was taken circa 1934.The girls are feeding the turkeys at Glenclare Farm, their home. The picture was taken circa 1934.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Sisters Hettie and Jennie Munn with Albert Biggar and William Henry Reid, 1883According to some internet geneology information, Jennie (and likely also her husband)is buried in the Brandon Municipal Cemetery but as of this writing, only a portion of those graves are searchable online and hers is one that is not online.According to some internet geneology information, Jennie (and likely also her husband)is buried in the Brandon Municipal Cemetery but as of this writing, only a portion of those graves are …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Munn SistersFrom left to right: Eliza, Jenny, Hettie, Millie. Eldest sister Eliza never married and lived with Millie. Millie married Robert Munn, schoolmaster. Hettie and her sister Jane, called Jennie, married in a double wedding ceremony. Jennie went to Manitoba where her husband, William Henry Reid, was homesteading. Hettie married Albert …From left to right: Eliza, Jenny, Hettie, Millie. Eldest sister Eliza never married and lived with Millie. Millie married Robert Munn, schoolmaster. Hettie and her sister Jane, called Jennie, married …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Sisters Hettie & Jennie MunnHettie and her older sister Jennie, married in a double wedding ceremony at the church in Munn's Corners in 1883. Jennie went out west to live in Manitoba with her husband W.H. Reid. The family says they went "west with William Henry Spearin". In 1898, Hettie and her husband, Albert …Hettie and her older sister Jennie, married in a double wedding ceremony at the church in Munn's Corners in 1883. Jennie went out west to live in Manitoba with her …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Hettie (Munn) Bigger with Grandson Harold, 1917The gravestones of the older family members use the spelling "Bigger" as does the Tremaine's maps. But family members also commonly used the "Biggar" spelling. Both spellings should be checked by researchers.The gravestones of the older family members use the spelling "Bigger" as does the Tremaine's maps. But family members also commonly used the "Biggar" spelling. Both spellings should be checked …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- The Munn Sisters and Their FamiliesThis family photograph has no date nor does it identify the people but it shows the neices and nephews as well as the older generation of the Munn/Biggar families. The oldest gentleman may be King Henry Munn. The family is likely on the lawn at Glenclare Farm, the house built …This family photograph has no date nor does it identify the people but it shows the neices and nephews as well as the older generation of the Munn/Biggar families. The …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Hettie Munn and GrandchildrenA Biggar family album page showing Hettie with her grandchildren. Hettie had been educated at the Wesleyan Female College for young women in Hamilton, she was an accomplished musician and played for the church until forced to stop at age 98, she helped manage the successful family farm and property …A Biggar family album page showing Hettie with her grandchildren. Hettie had been educated at the Wesleyan Female College for young women in Hamilton, she was an accomplished musician and …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Munn Sisters Out WestAccording to some internet geneology information, Jennie is buried in the Brandon Municipal Cemetery but as of this writing, only a portion of those graves are searchable online and hers is one that is not online.According to some internet geneology information, Jennie is buried in the Brandon Municipal Cemetery but as of this writing, only a portion of those graves are searchable online and hers …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- The Biggar Family of Glenclare FarmThe twins look to be 4-6 years old so I have put the date time frame as about 1931-1933. The surname spelling on their headstone is "Bigger" but the spelling "Biggar" has also been commonly used by the family.The twins look to be 4-6 years old so I have put the date time frame as about 1931-1933. The surname spelling on their headstone is "Bigger" but the spelling …Trafalgar Township Historical Society