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Rebecca Watson (Moses Watson’s daughter), and her husband John Faris. They had four children: Matthew, Elizabeth, Jean and John.

An obituary of Karolyn Marie Watson, who died in Toronto on May 26th of 1951. Karolyn was the daughter of William John Watson and Ida Watson. Her funeral was held at the Interment Scotch Settlement Cemetery.

Sepia photograph of a woman, believed to be Mary Ann Porterfield (1794-1870). Wife of Charles Watson, Mother of William John Watson.

Two page hand-written letter in black ink tied together using a green piece of ribbon, with a blank covering page. Letter is addressed to George and Hettie (Banting) Atkins and signed from Thomas Reynolds, Ellen Reynolds, E. J. Chapman and Catherine Chapman. Given to the Atkins at the time they moved from the community.

"The Pocket Treasury" Military Edition. Bible verse book with gold cover that and black writing on cover, name and address information written on inside cover in pencil (presumably by Norman Coutts). Owned by Norman Coutts (1903-2002), husband of Isobel Watson Coutts. He did not go to war due to a heart murmur and was raised on Concession 4, Lot 7 in West Gwillimbury.

Karolyn Watson wearing the fur coat on the right. Daughter of John and Ida Watson, sister to Charles, Jean, Isobel (Coutts) and Marion Watson. Deceased in middle life.

Aunt Karolyn Watson (on the right), who lived from 1899 until 1951. Daughter of John and Ida Watson, sister to Charles, Jean, Isobel (Coutts) and Marion Watson. Other person is unknown.

Ida Banting, also known as Gramma Watson. Lived 1852-1958. Married to William John Watson and had 4 children, Karolyn, Charles, Jean and Isobel.

Carolyn Sproule, the first wife of Charles Watson. She lived from 1840-1870 and died at the age of 30. Charles and Carolyn had 5 children: Isabella (who married William Rowe), Mary-Anne (who married George Brown), Susan, Nelson and William John (who married Ida Banting).

Grandpa and Grandma Banting’s house in Bradford. Referring to Charles and Jane Banting (nee McDermott). Those sitting on the porch is Effie Banting, Edith Banting, Jane Banting and baby Marjorie Wilson.