Five Drown in Branch of Boyne Near Beeton
Part of Local History Collection
"The branch of the Boyne River which crosses the road into Beeton, west of No. 27 Highway, was, like all other streams of the district, swollen to danger proportions last Friday night and at this point a terrific toll in lives was taken. Five bodies have been recovered and some neighbours fear that there may be more. ..."
Bradford Witness
The late Frank Wilcox of Beeton was inducted into the Simcoe County Agricultural Hall of Fame Sunday. Here Norman, Anna (daughter of Mr. Wilcox) and Ruth Ellison accept the tribute.
Garrett, George E. & Annie S. Martin
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Thursday, October 26, 1905
Event Type : Marriage
Description : George E. Garrett, eldest son of Mr. E. Garrett, editor of The Witness, to Miss Annie S. Martin, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Martin, of Beeton. The wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. J.E. Sutherland, "High Bluff" Simcoe St. Bradford aunt of the bride. The ceremony was performed by Rev. D.N. Morden of the Presbyterian Church assisted by Rev. F. Smith. The couple will live in Toronto.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Jean and George Allan, Beeton, ON in 1937.
Halloween Display - Bradford Womens Institute
Part of Local History Collection
Bradford Womens Institute's "Halloween Safety" display at the 1989 Beeton Fair.
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Contains information on the various hamlets around Bradford. Headings include: Amsterdam Ansnorsveldt Bond Head BWG and Surrounding Area Cookstown Coulson's Hill Deerhurst Dunkerron Fennel's Corners Fisher's Corners Gilford 1 of 2 Gilford 2 of 2 Holland Landing The Hollows Innisfil Lefroy Mackie's Corners Middleton 1 of 2 Middleton 2 of 2 Mount Pleasant Newton Robinson Pinkerton Scotch Settlement Steele's Corners Springdale Tecumseth Township Thompsonville (Beeton area) Hamlets - Other
WEGWHIST Collection
Part of Oral History Collection
Audio of an interview with D.K. (Dewitt Henry Kitson) Harvey on March 20, 1974. The interviewer is Jack Coleman. D.K. discusses his family history, community involvement (politics, conservation, etc.) and memories of Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Part of Oral History Collection
Audio and summary of an interview with D.K. (Dewitt Henry Kitson) Harvey on March 20, 1974. The interviewer is Jack Coleman. D.K. discusses his family history, community involvement (politics, conservation, etc.) and memories of Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Part of Oral History Collection
Summary of an interview with D.K. (Dewitt Henry Kitson) Harvey on March 20, 1974. The interviewer is Jack Coleman. D.K. discusses his family history, community involvement (politics, conservation, etc.) and memories of Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Jan Coward's World War I Database Edition 2
Personnel files of one hundred and seventy-eight personnel who served in World War I with ties to South Simcoe. Research was commenced by Jan Coward. After her passing, a group of research assistants are working to verify the research and share this publicly. Original database exists as an online spreadsheet. Reseach assistants have identified which personnel files have been verified.
Jan Coward's Literary Estate