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Part of WEGWHIST Collection
The front of the Auld Kirk in the Scotch Settlement, built in 1869.
WEGWHIST Collection
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Part of WEGWHIST Collection
The front of the Auld Kirk in the Scotch Settlement, built in 1869.
WEGWHIST Collection
Part of Local History Collection
The Bannerman family are one of the many of the Scotch Settlement buried here (the Hunters, Magees, Faris' and Macbeths are others who have family plots within the cemetery).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Two tombstones belonging to the Bannerman family. Behind them is the Bannerman family plot.
"To the memory of George Sutherland: Native of Sutherlandshie, Scotland, who departed this life Feb 10 1859, Aged 66 years."
"Christina, wife of George Bannerman Died Dec 17, 1875, Aged 86 years. Native of Sutherlandshire, Scotland"
Communities - Scotch Settlement
Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains news clippings and articles on the Scotch Settlement
Joe Saint
Part of Local History Collection
The historical plaque in front of the Auld Kirk commemorating the Selkirk Settlers who moved to West Gwillimbury and helped build this church.
Ontario Archaeological and Historic Sites Board
Auld Kirk Records Tell Story of Pioneer Church
Part of Local History Collection
Article made from information compiled by Mr. and Mrs. Murray Faris from Auld Kirk records, and is a brief history of the Kirk and Scotch Settlement.
Bradford Witness
Scotch Settlement Auld Kirk to Become a Museum?
Part of Local History Collection
"The deluge of rain on Sunday did not deter the descendants of the sturdy Scotch Settlement pioneers from attending the unveiling ceremonies at the Auld Kirk cemetery. A remarkably large crowd, considering weather conditions, was in attendance, and with the speakers sheltered by a large covered truck, and the audience huddled under umbrellas, the program, as arranged was conducted with as much detail as though the sun had shone... Dr. Wilfred Jury, representing the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, in addressing the gathering, made a suggestion which is likely to make the occasion one which will be followed by further tangible evidence that the residents of the Scotch Settlement, both past and present, and of this district, are keenly interested in preserving records and articles of historic interest for the benefit of this and future generations." ...
Bradford Witness
History of the Scotch Settlement from Pioneer Days
Part of Local History Collection
Newspaper article on the History of the Scotch Settlement
Bradford Witness
Unveiling of the Auld Kirk Cemetery Plaque
Part of Local History Collection
Article on the Auld Kirk Cemetery plaque unveiling to take place the following Sunday, August 24th, 1958 at 2:30pm. Contains a brief history of the Auld Kirk and the Scotch Settlement.
Bradford Witness
Old Records and Books Should Be Preserved
Part of Local History Collection
Article on memory and physical presence of history/heritage in a community like Bradford. Based on the unveiling of the Auld Kirk cemetery plaque (see Related Description below) and Murray Faris' preservation of the Auld Kirk's records.
Bradford Witness