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1800 - 1870

Sepia photograph of a woman, believed to be Mary Ann Porterfield (1794-1870). Wife of Charles Watson, Mother of William John Watson.

Karol Joyce

The Light in the East

CA BWGPL LHC-BUC-2023-12-01/2
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1870

Part of Local History Collection

Copy of the 1870 book "The Light in the East" by Rev. John Fleetwood, belonging to the Bradford United Church. Edited and compiled by Rev. Arthur P. Hayes (from what was initially printed via subscription). 200+ engraved illustrations inside. Bound in an elaborately embossed and gilded cover, with the text block decorated with gilt edges.

John Fleetwood

William Campbell, Grain Dealer 1870

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c. 1870

Part of Local History Collection

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.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Bradford Businessmen 1870

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-CF-2019-02-07-36
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c. 1870

Part of Local History Collection

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.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Carruthers, William grave marker

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-Belf-2016-07-11-25
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1870

Part of Local History Collection

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

Amanda Gallagher

Broughton, John Robert Y. birth

CA BWGPL VS-1800-1397
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1871-03-30

Part of Vital Statistics

Event Date : March 26, 1871
Event Type : Birth

Description : A son to the wife of Mr. H.S. Broughton, employee of the paper.

South Simcoe News

1871 Bradford Fire Account

CA BWGPL LHC-Dis-Fire-2018-11-22-14
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1871-05-22

Part of Local History Collection

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.

Luanne Campbell Edwards