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Pièce
c. 1870

photograph of William L. Campbell (Grain Dealer), c. 1870. Father of William L., Elizabeth F. And Dr. Lewis Campbell. His branch of the Campbell clan was from Caithness, Scotland. At an unknown date they moved to Ireland. William was born in Kilglass, County Sligo Ireland in 1838. He emigrated with his family in 1857 to Traverse City, Michigan. In about 1860 he came to Canada first settling in Brantford, then Newmarket. He was sent to Bradford by his Newmarket employer in 1862 to open a grain and lumber business.

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Bradford Businessmen 1870

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Pièce
c. 1870

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A photograph of seven Bradford business men, c. 1870. William L. Campbell (Grain Dealer) is on the top left in back row. He was sent to Bradford by his Newmarket employer in 1862 to open a grain and lumber business.

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Carruthers, William grave marker

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Pièce
1870

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"In memory of (Will)iam Carruthers, who died on July 31, 1870, Aged 78 Years. (Native) of Cumberland, England."

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Photographer's Drawing

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Pièce
c. 1870s - 1900

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A drawing of a Bradford photographer during the 19th century. Drawing was found in a photo album that belonged to William Campbell. “Bradford Photo Co.” is written at the bottom.

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Mechanics' Institute, Bradford

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Pièce
1870-05-05

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"The last Re-union of the season took place in the Town Hall, on Friday evening last, in the presence of a large and intelligent audience, and was decidedly one of the most interesting and successful meetings of the kind our village has ever witnessed." ...

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1871 Bradford Fire Account

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Pièce
1871-05-22

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An article about a highly destructive fire that swept through Holland Street, destroying multiple buildings, businesses and homes. The original article appeared in the May 22nd, 1871 edition of the Toronto Daily Telegraph and was reprinted in 1901 as part of the "Looking Backward" series.

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Local Intelligence: Relief