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First part of a group interview on July 6, 2004 with various people who have lived in the community of Dunkerron. George Jackson is directing the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

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

First part of an interview with Charlie & Brock Evans on January 10, 1991. They are interviewed by George Jackson. Anne Coffey, Joe Saint, Louise Evans and June Chambers are also present at the interview. They discuss their childhood in the area, their family/families and lives. See the Related Descriptions below for the summary.

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

First part of an interview with Margaret Darling on November 1, 1990. George Jackson, Ken Wood, Joe Saint, Ruth Melbourne and June Chambers are present for the interview. Margaret discusses her childhood and family. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

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

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).

First part of an interview with Elsie Curry in 1991. June Chambers, Anne Coffey, Joe Saint, Irene Moriarty and an unknown woman interview her. Elsie discusses her childhood, family, marriage, career and memories. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.

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

First part 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 summary.

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

Aerial view of Coulson's Hill before 1960.

John Harrison Douse, born Nov. 17, 1887. Killed in action at Amiens with 3rd Battalion, August 8, 1918.

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.

Event Date : January 25, 1891
Event Type : Death

Synopsis:
Age: 73 years, 9 months, 26 days. Born at Old Castle, County Meath, Ireland in 1817. Emigrated to Canada in 1819, and settled on lot 24, concession 5, Tecumseth. Married Margaret Sutherland of West Gwillimbury, and they moved to lot 4, concession 6. Widowed, and married Miss Sharpe of King Township. He had a daughter who married Ingham N. Sharpe, and now lives in West Toronto Junction. Died of a paralytic stroke. Interred at St. John's Cemetery, Tecumseth.