"Adelia, Daug. of ...Workman, Died Sept 28, 1861
Aged 8 weeks"
From the Belfry Cemetery

"Charlotte, Wife of James Van Every, Died March 29, 1857, A. 50 y's"
From the Belfry Cemetery

Invitation published in the Bradford Witness on the Auld Kirk Cemetery plaque unveiling. It would take place the following Sunday, August 24th, 1958 at 2:30pm. See Related Description links for a brief history of the Auld Kirk and the Scotch Settlement.

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.

Unknown head piece of a grave, and an eroded gravestone below it; found in Belfry Cemetery.

"In memory of Mary Eliza(beth), wife of W.H. Stubbings, Died Oct 2, 1886, Aged 22 Yrs..." the rest of the stone is too eroded to make out.

" In memory of John J. Stribling, Who died April 3(?) 1884, Aged 49 Years 4 Mos. & 8 days
also William H., son of the above, died Nov 9, 1881, Aged 21 Yrs ... Mos & 14 days"

"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 Today article about the Wilson's Hill Pioneer Cemetery in Bradford West Gwillimbury.

"Once the 'most visited cemetery in Simcoe County,' Wilson's Hill in Bradford West Gwillimbury is the resting place of 300 to 500 people, including some notable pioneer families"

Article features local news, such as the reflection on the historical information in local newspapers, Newmarket's St. Paul's Cemetery revealing local history, and local gossip.