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Summary of an interview with Bill Fuller in 1990. He is interviewed by Joe Saint. The interview largely discusses his childhood and memories. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

Summary of an interview with Tom Fuller & John Wist on October 29, 1996. George Jackson is the interviewer. The men discuss their families and memories of the area (specifically the Holland Marsh). See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

Summary of an interview with Roland Garrett. The interviewer is not identified. Roland discusses his and his wife's (Alice Leetta McAfee Garrett) family history and his memories. They also briefly discuss how the Holland Marsh has changed. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

Summary of an interview with Elizabeth Gillham. The date of the interview is unknown and the interviewer is Joe Saint. They discuss their memories of Bradford and King Township and the McClure family history. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.

Summary of an interview with Dave Bateman on July 21, 1996. He is interviewed by George Jackson. Ed Jones is also present. Eldon talks about marsh hay harvesting in the 1920s and 1930s. He later talks about his farm in the 1940s baling hay and selling ropes. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

Summary of an interview with D.K. (Dewitt Henry Kitson) Harvey on March 20, 1974. The interviewer is Jack Coleman. D.K. discusses his family history, community involvement (politics, conservation, etc.) and memories of Simcoe County. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

History Group is Established

An historical society for the Scotch Settlement was established last week at Fred C. Cook Senior Public School.

Mrs. Eleanor Reid, of Lefroy, a descendant of one of the Scotch settlers, was named the president of the group, and Dave Sheppard, was named secretary.

The group will gather historical data pertaining to the history of the settlers, from their tragic exile from Scotland to their settlement on the lands in this area.

The most important priority for the group now is to collect all of the information concerning the Scotch Settlement that they can.

Mr. Sheppard said it was crucial that the information was gathered soon, because much of it is in the minds of elderly people in the community, and if they fail to pass it on, it could be lost forever.

Mrs. Reid said she was "really quite pleased with the turnout last week and the interest and enthusiasm shown."

She said the Scotch Settlement was one of Ontario's most important historical sites, and the story of the hardships of the settlers is not only historically interesting, but also romantic.

Many descendants of the settlers still live in the area, and former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker also traces his family back to the Scotch settlers.

The historical society is appealing to anyone who has information, photos or other memorabilia, to contact Mrs. Reid at Box 148, Lefroy.

The next meeting of the society will be held in the Scotch Settlement church June 10.

Summary of an interview with Herbie Hughes in 1994 . The interviewer is Irene Moriarty. Anne Coffey and Joe Saint are also present. Herbie discusses his memories of the area, including from his childhood and from being a local politician. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

Summary of an interview with Orville Hughes on September 24, 2002. He is interviewed by George Jackson. Orville discusses the history of the southern part of West Gwillimbury (Dunkerron) and property owners of the area with George. See the Related Descriptions below for the audio.

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

Summary of an interview with Harold Iceton on May 2, 1991. Harold outlines his family history, memories of the area and prominent citizens. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.