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E. Jeffs & Son - Felicia the Heifer cow
Part of Local History Collection
This photograph is of Felicia, bred by Edward Jeffs & Son. The Jeffs were well known stock-breeders who have owned their property on the 6th Concession since 1837. They first started with Shorthorn cattle, Leicester sheep and Berkshire pigs, and by 1906 were breeding show-winning animals.
Bradford Witness
Eliza, Matilda & Samuel Adair in their Farmhouse
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Eliza Switzer (nee Anderson) with her daughter Matilda and Matilda's husband Samuel Adair in the farm kitchen.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Photograph of Elizabeth Martin (nee Spiers) in-front of flowers.
Elizabeth was the wife of Joseph Martin (1873-1946). Joseph was the son of Thomas Martin (1840-1919) and Elizabeth Martin (nee Lee) (1850-1936). Elizabeth Lee was the daughter of Thomas Lee (1794-1868) and Ann Lee (nee Graham) (abt. 1825-1903).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Elizabeth (Spiers) Martin with Grandchild
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Photograph of Elizabeth Martin (nee Spiers) (abt. 1883-unknown) with a grandchild outside of the family's farmhouse.
Elizabeth was the wife of Joseph Martin (1873-1946). Joseph was the son of Thomas Martin (1840-1919) and Elizabeth Martin (nee Lee) (1850-1936). Elizabeth Lee was the daughter of Thomas Lee (1794-1868) and Ann Lee (nee Graham) (abt. 1825-1903).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Adair homestead on Con. 8. Ella with Elva on farm wagon in 1945.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Margaret Luella AKA Ella Adair feeding time - range feed. Known as Brooder House at first then later called chicken coop. This was Ella's source of income.
Elva Adair Murphy
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Ella (Margaret Luella), Wesley, his mother Matilda (Switzer Adair) visiting relatives on occasion following the death of her daughter Laura in child birth. 1927 Chevrolet touring top with side curtains and wooden spoke wheels in the background.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Postcard advertising the large crops grown in Bradford, 1930s.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
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Postcard advertising the large crops grown in Bradford, 1930s.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
Part of Local History Collection
The straw stack at the Faris farm in the barnyard was a shelter for young livestock, a supply of bedding, and a warm spot for a rest on a sunny winter day.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library