A page from an 1890 program for a novelty concert in Bradford. Libbie Campbell daughter of William Campbell (the grain dealer) was one of the performers in the concert and is listed in the programme.
A page from an 1890 program for a novelty concert in Bradford. Libbie Campbell daughter of William Campbell (the grain dealer) was one of the performers in the concert and is listed in the programme.
Photograph of Louise Graham Campbell. One of two portrait photos taken for her wedding to Dr. Lewis H. Campbell. Her grandfather was John Simpson who is considered to be the founding father of Meadowvale, Ontario. Louise died in 1930.
Advertisement for Thomas Maconchy's clerk services, which began in 1843.
Maconchy was also the 'founder' of Gilford, won the contract to build an extension of the railway through Bradford and Gilford, and owned a very lucrative mill. See Governor Simcoe Slept Here p211 for more information on Gilford's founding.