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.
Jean and Karolyn Watson, sisters. Both are daughters of William John and Ida Watson, who farmed in the Scotch Settlement. Jean lived from 1903-1997, and Karolyn lived from 1899-1951.
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.
This photo was taken in the Scotch Settlement. Marion Watson is in the middle in the light coloured sweater. This photo was taken sometime in between 1911 and 1929.
Dorothy Watson (nee Scott), wife of Charles Watson Junior. They have no children. Dorothy and Charles Junior farmed on the homestead for many years but gave it up.
Sarah Coutts and George Michie Coutts at their 50th wedding anniversary. This photo was taken in 1938 at the Scotch Settlement farm, located on the South West corner of Middleton Side Road and 6th concession, West Gwillimbury.
"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.
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.
This file contains an assortment of photographs and letters compiled & donated by Karol Joyce, of the Atkins, Watson & Banting families. The first lot of items were donated in 2014 and the most recent were donated on January 26, 2018.
