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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.

Description of the annual outdoor service held at Auld Kirk, celebrating the 180th year since it's founding. Also has a brief history on the Scotch Settlement.

A summary of an interview with Vira Bateman in July 1994. She is being interviewed by George Jackson. The interview largely discusses the Scotch Settlement and Vira Bateman's life story. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.

Audio and summary of Stan Brown presenting at a Scotch Settlement history meeting on October 21, 1995. It is based on Stan's family history. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.

Summary of a presentation by Irma Burton at a Scotch Settlement Historical Society Meeting at the Auld Kirk on July 29, 1995. She discusses Hughes and Gibbs family histories. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.

Contains news clippings and articles on the Scotch Settlement

Summary of an interview with Isobel and Norman (Norrie) Coutts on June 24, 2002. George Jackson is the interviewer, the interview is largely about family history and the couple's memories. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.

This article was released in the same edition which described the unveiling of the Auld Kirk Cemetery plaque on August 24th, 1958. The history of the Auld Kirk was also compiled in this edition, which includes the Deed to the kirk's property, registered in 1837, displayed above.

Event Date : Sunday, January 09, 1944
Event Type : Death

Description : At his home, "Maple Farm," Bradford, Ont., on Sunday, January 9, 1944, William George Faris, in his 80th year, beloved husband to Bertha Strong, and dear father to Gordon, Brampton, Lt. Keith, overseas, and Murray at home; and dear brother of Kate, Toronto. The funeral service was held from his home on Tuesday, January 11, at 2:30 p.m., with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Bradford.

Event Date: January 9, 1944
Event type: Death

Description: William George Faris, in his 80th year.