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Part of Local History Collection
Wide shot of the Belfry cemetery, located on Line 8
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Wide shot of the Belfry cemetery, located on Line 8
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
The grave markers of the cemetery have been placed in these two areas for preservation.
Amanda Gallagher
Part of Local History Collection
(on the top side): "Father"
(on the front side): "Ira Belfry, died July 11, 1887; Aged 79 years, 7 Mo, 23 Days. May he rest in Peace"
Ira settled on lot 14, con. 8 in 1830 where a one acre site for the Primitive Methodist Church, a cemetery and an early school was later built.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
"Erected by Mrs. Sophia Belfry to the memory of ... affectionate Husband: James Belfry, who died Aug. 31, 1849, E. 46 y's, 7 mo. & 6 d.
Jac....ed.. mo.,
..rtha. July 17 1830, Died 11 y'r, & 10mo.
Children of the above"
From the Belfry Cemetery
Amanda Gallagher
Belfry, Permilia Ann grave marker
Part of Local History Collection
(on top face): "Mother"
(on side face): "Permilia Ann, wife of Ira Belfry, died May 19, 1894 Aged 74 years 8 mos 11 days"
Amanda Gallagher
Part of Local History Collection
"Sophia Belfry, died Dec. 5, 1857, Aged 49 Yrs."
Amanda Gallagher