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.
An obituary of William John Watson who died on the 28th of February, 1951 --only about 3 months earlier than his daughter Karolyn Watson. Husband to Ida Banting.
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.
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.
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.
A sewing class in the Scotch Settlement. (From left), 1st is Jean Watson, daughter to William John and Ida Watson, 4th in is Isobel Coutts (nee Watson) sister to Jean Watson, 7th in is Myrtle Sutherland (nee Coutts) sister to Norman Coutts-who is Isobel Coutts’ husband.
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.