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The opening of the expanded Township of West Gwillimbury Municipal Offices. From left: Don and Madge Wood, Keith and Ella Langford, John and Marietta Fennell, Orville and Jean Hughes, Bob and Doris Sturgeon, and Girvin Sawyer and his wife.

Hilliard Fennell, son of James Fennell, served in the infantry during the First World War.

First part of an interview with John Fennell on May 7, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. They drive around identifying the land owners, churches, businesses, landmarks, and natural features which were present in the early 1900s. John gives many anecdotal details about community members living in the area (Newton Robinson and West Gwillimbury). John briefly discusses his family history. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

Due to length, the audio is split into three parts (see related descriptions below for links).

Second part of an interview with John Fennell on May 7, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. They drive around identifying the land owners, churches, businesses, landmarks, and natural features which were present in the early 1900s. John gives many anecdotal details about community members living in the area (Newton Robinson and West Gwillimbury). John briefly discusses his family history. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

Due to length, the audio is split into three parts (see related descriptions below for links).

Third part of an interview with John Fennell on May 7, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. They drive around identifying the land owners, churches, businesses, landmarks, and natural features which were present in the early 1900s. John gives many anecdotal details about community members living in the area (Newton Robinson and West Gwillimbury). John briefly discusses his family history. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

Due to length, the audio is split into three parts (see related descriptions below for links).

Group which wrote the book "Governor Simcoe Slept Here: The Legacy of West Gwillimbury." This project was given the acronym "WEGWHIST."
Back Row, from left: Donna Saunders, Franz Aschwanden, Bill Marks, John Fennell, Bob Sturgeon, Del Crake, Auke Ellens, Erica Marks, Kelly Roberts,
Inset: Ann Stam.
Seated: Janet Gunn, Marilynne Williams, Sarah Riley, Barbara Verney, George Jackson, Jan Blommaert, Leila Lloyd and Addy Ellens.

Fennell family. Doris and Marg were married in a double wedding on July 2, 1949. John and Marietta were married July 2, 1951. On July 2, 2004, they celebrated a combined married life of 163 years. From left to right: Al Carson, Doris Carson (nee Fennell), Stewart Calhoun, Marg Calhoun (nee Fennell), John Fennell, Marietta Fennell.

Joseph Fennell emigrated to West Gwillimbury in 1832 and settled on Lots 17 and 18 on Concession 10. These holdings were passed to James, Edwin and John who dispersed them in 1986. From left: John (b. 1926), Joseph (b. 1807), James (b. 1846), Edwin (b. 1891).

Summary of an interview with John Fennell on May 7, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. They drive around identifying the land owners, churches, businesses, landmarks, and natural features which were present in the early 1900s. John gives many anecdotal details about community members living in the area (Newton Robinson and West Gwillimbury). John briefly discusses his family history. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.