33 results with digital objects Show results with digital objects
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. Some parts of the gravestones are illegible because of missing/broken sections or erosion.
Amanda Gallagher
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
"In memory of Ethle Sophia, only Dau. of William & Rebacca Belfry, Died Sept. 26, 1872, Aged 2 Yrs. 20 Days"
From the Belfry Cemetery
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
Bradford Veterans Street Names
Research on street names in Bradford West Gwillimbury that are named after local veterans
David Di Giovanni
Part of Local History Collection
"In Memory of Thomas Burton, who died Oct. 8, 1890; Aged 76 Years.
Gone ... to be with Jesus"
Amanda Gallagher