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CA BWGPL AR-OS10603
Item
ca. 1840

This handcrafted nail was found during renovations to the house built by Simon FRASER circa 1840 at Helmsdale Farm, West Gwillimbury.

Clement Brothers

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-OS9138
Item
1854-1855

Part of Local History Collection

The Clement brothers. Lewis is on the left and Stephen is on the right. When this tin type photograph was taken, Stephen was 23 years old and Lewis 21. Lewis was a doctor in Bradford and he married Rachel Howard, the daughter of Allen Howard, who lived on the 6th Line.

Bessie Sutherland Campbell

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-CF-OS10705
Item
1865

Part of Local History Collection

Photograph of Bessie Sutherland Campbell in 1865, the year she married William Campbell (Grain Dealer). Photograph saved by Lewis Campbell.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Hambly Family Sketch

CA BWGPL LHC-FamFil-Hamb-OS9986
Item
1880s

Part of Local History Collection

Large wall portrait of Frank Hambly, Weston Hambly, William James Hambly and Anne Geach Hambly (died age 19).

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

J. Stibbs Store

CA BWGPL LHC-BraPh-Store-OS10745
Item
1890s

Part of Local History Collection

Late Mrs. (John) Stibbs, her daughter, Florence (Mrs. Geo. Fogel) and son, Norman. The late Walter Probert was the sign painter. The sign in the window offers "$50 reward for Robber", as stated by Mrs. Fogel in later years. S.S. McKenzie owned the storefront later. Walter Probert was the sign painter.