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Halbert farm on Lot 4, Concession 10, Newton Robinson. House built in 1847.
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Halbert farm on Lot 4, Concession 10, Newton Robinson. House built in 1847.
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Contains information on the various hamlets around Bradford. Headings include: Amsterdam Ansnorsveldt Bond Head BWG and Surrounding Area Cookstown Coulson's Hill Deerhurst Dunkerron Fennel's Corners Fisher's Corners Gilford 1 of 2 Gilford 2 of 2 Holland Landing The Hollows Innisfil Lefroy Mackie's Corners Middleton 1 of 2 Middleton 2 of 2 Mount Pleasant Newton Robinson Pinkerton Scotch Settlement Steele's Corners Springdale Tecumseth Township Thompsonville (Beeton area) Hamlets - Other
WEGWHIST Collection
Part of Oral History Collection
Audio 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 summary.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Part of Oral History Collection
Audio and 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 links to audio and summary.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Part of Oral History Collection
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.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Archives
Part of Local History Collection
This edition of the Bradford Witness celebrated the Centennial Year of the town. Histories of the surrounding communities were added to the edition in honour of this event, and were contributions from the Women's Institutes. This article is a brief history of Newton Robinson, located on the township boundaries of West Gwillimbury and Tecumseth, near Cookstown.
Bradford Witness
Hon. Earl Rowe Pleads to Electors for Strong 'Yes' Vote on Plebiscite
Part of Local History Collection
"To the Electors of Dufferin-Simcoe:
As your representative in the House of Commons, I did oppose the principle of a Plebiscite. Howevee, our government has asked for an expression of public opinion and, under our democratic system of government, it is your responsibility and mine to exercise our franchise on this very important question." ...
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Saturday, January 27, 1973
Event Type : Death
Description : Died suddenly at Newton Robinson in his 84th year. Beloved father of Muriel (Mrs. K. O. Melbourne), Toronto; Gordon, Vancouver; and Lloyd of Burlington. Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Rested at the Lewis Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St., Bradford. Service was held in the chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Spring interment Newton Robinson Cemetery.
Houghton, Elgar P. J. obituary (long)
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Saturday, January 27, 1973
Event Type : Death
Description : Funeral services were held on January 30 at the Lewis Funeral Home in Bradford for Elgar P. J. Houghton who died suddenly at his home on the farm of Allan Houghton in Newton Robinson. He was in his 84th year. He was born in West Gwillimbury Township, the fifth son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Houghton of Newton Robinson, and was the last surviving member of that family of ten children. In 1911 he married Myrtle Agar of Stayner. They farmed for a number of years, then sold out and went into the fuel business, first in Elmvale, later in Bradford. He was a member of the United Church. Mr. Houghton was greatly interested in sports and presented a trophy each year to the most sportsmanlike player of the South Simcoe Baseball League. He was a charter member and first president of the Senior Citizens' Club of Bradford. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Muriel (Mrs. K. O. Melbourne) of Toronto, two sons, Gordon of Vancouver, B.C., and Lloyd of Burlington, Ont. Also ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren survive. Rev. H. Dahlin of Bond Head United Church officiated at the funeral service. Interment will be at Newton Robinson Cemetery.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Contains items relating to Simcoe County servicemen and women, including veterans related articles, artifacts, and photographs
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library