- CA BWGPL AR-PH10188
- Item
- 1891
Part of Local History Artifacts
Memorial card of the death of Alex Sinclair.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Artifacts
Memorial card of the death of Alex Sinclair.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
This is Algonquin Lodge, later known as the Convent. it was the residence of Rev. Egerton R. Young in 1906.
Edmund Garrett
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of Alwyn Roy Martin (1889-1971) with possibly his brother Robert A. Martin (1876-1953) in-front of the family farmhouse.
Thomas was the husband of Elizabeth Lee and Joseph was also her son. Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Lee (1794-1868) and Ann Lee (nee Graham) (abt. 1825-1903).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Andrew Bell and Alice Jane Bateman
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of Andrew Bell (July 2, 1858-December 12, 1926) and his wife Alice Jane Bateman (April 6, 1858-September 16, 1927). They were married on November 9, 1881.
Andrew Bell and Alice Jane Bateman Family
Part of Local History Collection
Standing - Marjorie, Ernest, Clara, Clarence, Mabel, Harold, Viola, Ross
Seated - Andrew, Frank, Alice Jane, Dorothy, Roy
This photo was taken sometime after Clarence returned from World War I.
Dorothy is wearing Viola's wedding ring so it would show up in the picture. Dorothy was not married.
Marjorie Baynes
Anglican Young People's Association pin
Part of Local History Collection
Pin of the Anglican Young People's Association, part of the Walter Reeves, Town Constable collection.
The Anglican Young People's Association was devised by the Anglican Church for its younger members. There was a branch of the Association based on Canada, and began in 1902.
Bill Marks
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of Ann "Jennie" Smith (nee Martin) (1881-1947) sitting.
Jennie was the daughter of Thomas Martin (1840-1919) and Elizabeth Martin (nee Lee) (1850-1936). Elizabeth Lee was the daughter of Thomas Lee (1794-1868) and Ann Lee (nee Graham) (abt. 1825-1903).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Matthew Archer, the son of Thomas and Jennie May Archer. He served in the First World War and died in France.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Armson - Wood House on the south half of Lot 5, Concession 7. William Armson came to West Gwillimbury in 1820 and was granted a 200 acre piece of land (Lot 5, Con. 7). The home pictured was built of mud brick by the Armson family. Robert Wood bought it in 1881 and it was still in the Wood family in 2004. This photograph is thought to have been taken around 1890.
Left to Right: Joe Reynolds, Joseph Wood Sr.(Joe's grandfather), Addison with the dog (young child in front), Jean W. (child) with Ada, Robert W. (Joe's father), William Wood (in Mrs. Joseph Wood's arms), Susan Wood (Mrs. Russell Stone), Alex on the horse.
WEGWHIST Collection
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Friday, August 24, 1900
Event Type : Death
Description : On Friday last one of the pioneer settlers in this vicinity passed peacefully away in the person of Mrs. John Armstrong, relict of the late John Armstrong. Deceased was born on the 22nd of March, 1810, near the town of Killashandra, County Caven, Ireland, and with her parents came to Canada in 1831. Her maiden name is Eliza Magee. On the 14th of February in the following year she married Mr. John Armstrong, and shortly after settled on the south half of lot 12, in the 6th con. of West Gwillimbury, on the farm now occupied by Mr. Samuel Faris. Some years later Mr. Armstrong purchased, and for 38 years resided on the farm now owned and occupied by Mr. Jonathan Kneeshaw. In the summer of 1882 Mr. Armstrong departed this life and shortly after his widow took up residence in this village, and for the past 17 years has continued to reside on John st. A coincidence worthy of remark is that Mrs. Armstrong died on the same day of the month - 24th of August - as that of her husband who predeceased her just 18 years. Deceased who endured the hardships incident to pioneer life, enjoyed good health during most of her long sojourn upon earth. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, and for many years was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. Deceased died full of years and happy in the assurance of a blessed hereafter. Infirmities of old age was the cause of her recent sickness while resulted finally in her death. There was a family of nine children, seven of whom are now living, viz.: Mrs. Simon Armstrong, Toronto; Chas J. Armstrong, Bradford; John R. Armstrong, Ottawa; Mrs. Ingles, Wingham; Miss Martha Armstrong, Bradford; Mrs. B.L. Johnston, Toronto; and Mr. Allan Armstrong, West Gwillimbury. Miss Martha Armstrong resided with her mother and did the part of an affectionate daughter in making the declining years of her mother as happy and as cheerful as possible. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon to the Old Kirk burying grounds, the remains being laid beside those of her husband. In the unavoidable absence of Rev. Mr. Smith, who attended the deceased during her illness, Rev. Mr. Whaley, of St. Helen's, Ont., conducted a short service at the house and in the church at the graveyard, also improved the occasion by preaching a funeral sermon in the Scotch Settlement church, immediately following the burial service. The sympathy of the whole community goes out to the family and all sorrowing friends in their sad bereavement.
Bradford Witness