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  • Crowd waiting for arrival of farm machinery parts at George A. Tilt's implement dealership in Blair, Ontario
    Crowd waiting for arrival of farm machinery parts at George A. Tilt's implement dealership in Blair, Ontario
    Image       George A. Tilt was born 16 Dec. 1857 and died 21 Apr. 1927. He was a dealer of all kinds of agricultural implements in Blair and a cattle drover. Tilt served as Waterloo Township clerk from 1883 to 1918. He later moved to Preston, Ontario towards the end of his …
    Image     George A. Tilt was born 16 Dec. 1857 and died 21 Apr. 1927. He was a dealer of all kinds of agricultural implements in Blair and a cattle drover. Tilt …
    Kitchener Public Library
  • Wilks family residence at Cruickston Park, Blair, Ontario
    Wilks family residence at Cruickston Park, Blair, Ontario
    Imagecomment       The Wilks family residence was located on a piece of property named Cruickston Park. According to the 1925 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume, Matthew Wilks purchased Cruickston Park in April 1858 from William Ashton. Wilks significantly increased the size of the original residence and added land to the property. After …
    Imagecomment     The Wilks family residence was located on a piece of property named Cruickston Park. According to the 1925 Waterloo Historical Society annual volume, Matthew Wilks purchased Cruickston Park in April …
    Kitchener Public Library
  • Johannes House, Blair, Ontario
    Johannes House, Blair, Ontario
    Image       This house, located in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District, was once occupied by the township reeve, James Johannes. It was built in 1817 by the brothers, L. and E. Bechtel, and is also known as the Jacob Bechtel House. The smaller stone cottage shown on the right side of …
    Image     This house, located in the Blair Village Heritage Conservation District, was once occupied by the township reeve, James Johannes. It was built in 1817 by the brothers, L. and E. …
    Kitchener Public Library
  • Sipes House, Blair, Ontario
    Sipes House, Blair, Ontario
    Image       This house is believed to have been built for John Bechtel, who was registered as the home's owner in 1834. The Bechtel family owned the property until 1856 when it was sold to the Bowman family. The home, also known as the John Bechtel House, is located in the Blair …
    Image     This house is believed to have been built for John Bechtel, who was registered as the home's owner in 1834. The Bechtel family owned the property until 1856 when it …
    Kitchener Public Library
  • Sipes House, Blair, Ontario
    Sipes House, Blair, Ontario
    Image       This house is believed to have been built for John Bechtel, who was registered as the home's owner in 1834. The Bechtel family owned the property until 1856 when it was sold to the Bowman family. The home, also known as the John Bechtel House, is located in the Blair …
    Image     This house is believed to have been built for John Bechtel, who was registered as the home's owner in 1834. The Bechtel family owned the property until 1856 when it …
    Kitchener Public Library
  • Kenneth D. Marlatt, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, World War I
    Kenneth D. Marlatt, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, World War I
    Image       The 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles was a cavalry unit which participated in many of the most famous battles of the First World War. A good history of the 4th CMR can be found at http://www.4cmr.com/ A link to this website is provided in this record, under the photograph.
    Image     The 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles was a cavalry unit which participated in many of the most famous battles of the First World War. A good history of the 4th CMR …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Transcript of Army Book 152 WW1
Correspondence Book (Field Service)
    Transcript of Army Book 152 WW1 Correspondence Book (Field Service)
    ImageText       This is a partial transcript of one of 3 correspondence books kept by Kenneth D. Marlatt during his service with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles in France, in 1916. Kenneth Marlatt rose from Lieutenant to Major during his service. The 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles was a cavalry unit which participated …
    ImageText     This is a partial transcript of one of 3 correspondence books kept by Kenneth D. Marlatt during his service with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles in France, in 1916. Kenneth …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Oakville Star
    Oakville Star
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    PublicationNewspaper     ...
    Oakville Public Library
  • Merton School Trip to The Cave Which Had Sheltered William Lyon Mackenzie, ca1915
    Merton School Trip to The Cave Which Had Sheltered William Lyon Mackenzie, ca1915
    Imagecomment       Merton school S.S.#15 was first a log building. A brick one was built in 1857 that was demolished to make way for the Queen Elizabeth Way, and the third school that was built in 1923 closed in 1958 when the new Palermo Public School on Old Bronte Road was opened. …
    Imagecomment     Merton school S.S.#15 was first a log building. A brick one was built in 1857 that was demolished to make way for the Queen Elizabeth Way, and the third school …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Window From The McGregor Hardware Store - Before
    Window From The McGregor Hardware Store - Before
    Image       Window From The McGregor Hardware Store - Before One of the stained glass windows from the front of the McGregor (originally Kelley) Hardware store, prior to its restoration by descendant Cathy Kelley. The business was started by James Kelley in 1878, and sold to his son-in-law James McGregor in 1893. …
    Image     Window From The McGregor Hardware Store - Before One of the stained glass windows from the front of the McGregor (originally Kelley) Hardware store, prior to its restoration by descendant …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Window From The McGregor Hardware Store – After
    Window From The McGregor Hardware Store – After
    Image       One of the stained glass windows from the front of the McGregor (originally Kelley) hardware store, after its restoration by descendant Cathy Kelley.
    Image     One of the stained glass windows from the front of the McGregor (originally Kelley) hardware store, after its restoration by descendant Cathy Kelley.
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Remains Of Advertising Mural
    Remains Of Advertising Mural
    Imagecomment       McGregor's Hardware store was located at 234 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville. From 1855-1878, it was a general store owned by John McCorkindale. John Kelley took it over next; operating Kelley's Hardware store. The old Colborne Street address was 94 Colborne Street East.
    Imagecomment     McGregor's Hardware store was located at 234 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville. From 1855-1878, it was a general store owned by John McCorkindale. John Kelley took it over next; operating Kelley's …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • James Kelley’s Wine Recipe
    James Kelley’s Wine Recipe
    ImageText       Hand-written recipe for Wheat Wine from Jame's Kelley
    ImageText     Hand-written recipe for Wheat Wine from Jame's Kelley
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Letter of sympathy
    Letter of sympathy
    TextImage       Letter of sympathy from Walter Dymond Gregory, who was a town councilor in 1912, to Mrs. Peter Kelley on the death of her husband.
    TextImage     Letter of sympathy from Walter Dymond Gregory, who was a town councilor in 1912, to Mrs. Peter Kelley on the death of her husband.
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Postcard to Peter Kelley, of Oakville, Dec 20th 1881
    Postcard to Peter Kelley, of Oakville, Dec 20th 1881
    ImageText       This postcard appears to be a confirmation of a purchase made for Peter Kelley
    ImageText     This postcard appears to be a confirmation of a purchase made for Peter Kelley
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Peter Kelley
    Peter Kelley
    Imagemystery       Born Feb 9th, 1856, died June 4th, 1943. Eldest surviving son of James Kelley and Eliza Ribble. (Their first son, James, died at age 8). Owned the furniture store at the corner of Lakeshore (then Colborne St.) and Dunn. Peter married Catherine Hewitt, granddaughter of Duncan Milloy, builder and resident …
    Imagemystery     Born Feb 9th, 1856, died June 4th, 1943. Eldest surviving son of James Kelley and Eliza Ribble. (Their first son, James, died at age 8). Owned the furniture store at …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • The William Kelley Family
    The William Kelley Family
    Image       The children in this photograph are Joseph Woodrow Kelley (1918 – 1998), Francis Harold Kelley (1919 – 1998) Harry (Henry) Bernard Kelley (1921 - ?), and Kathleen Kelley. They are the children of William Kelley and Stella Purcell Kelley, and the grandchildren of Peter and Catherine Kelley. The tall man …
    Image     The children in this photograph are Joseph Woodrow Kelley (1918 – 1998), Francis Harold Kelley (1919 – 1998) Harry (Henry) Bernard Kelley (1921 - ?), and Kathleen Kelley. They are …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Joseph Woodrow Kelley and Family
    Joseph Woodrow Kelley and Family
    Image       Joseph Woodrow Kelley with his daughter Catherine (b. 1951) and his father and mother, William and Stella Kelley.
    Image     Joseph Woodrow Kelley with his daughter Catherine (b. 1951) and his father and mother, William and Stella Kelley.
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • The population of Oakville High School
    The population of Oakville High School
    Imagecomment       This photograph shows the students who attended Oakville High School in 1926-7. The principal at this time was R.H. Archibald.
    Imagecomment     This photograph shows the students who attended Oakville High School in 1926-7. The principal at this time was R.H. Archibald.
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
  • Munn's School, S.S. #3A, Halton County, Trafalgar Township
    Munn's School, S.S. #3A, Halton County, Trafalgar Township
    Imagecomment       Front row L-R Jean Hall, Bernice McPherson, Keith Forster, Betty Hoey, Ronald Johnstone, Jacqueline Johnstone, Donald Bradley, Dorothy McPherson, Delores Burnett, Carl Cole. Second Row – Ken Kernan, Kurt Ragut, Norma Fish, Deane Hopper, Lilliam Huey, Glenn Fokster, Illene Forster, Wilson Hoey, Sam McGowan, Donna Hopper Third Row – Raymond …
    Imagecomment     Front row L-R Jean Hall, Bernice McPherson, Keith Forster, Betty Hoey, Ronald Johnstone, Jacqueline Johnstone, Donald Bradley, Dorothy McPherson, Delores Burnett, Carl Cole. Second Row – Ken Kernan, Kurt Ragut, …
    Trafalgar Township Historical Society
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