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Stuk
1800 - 1870

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

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Letter to George Atkins and Hettie (Banting) Atkins

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Stuk
1824 - 1887

Part of Local History Collection

Two page hand-written letter in black ink tied together using a green piece of ribbon, with a blank covering page. Letter is addressed to George and Hettie (Banting) Atkins and signed from Thomas Reynolds, Ellen Reynolds, E. J. Chapman and Catherine Chapman. Given to the Atkins at the time they moved from the community.

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Nail from Helmsdale Farm

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Stuk
ca. 1840

Part of Local History Artifacts

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

Robert Atkins Indenture

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Stuk
1841-05-18

Part of Local History Artifacts

An indenture between Robert Atkins of West Gwillimbury and Robert Campbell, also of West Gwillimbury.

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Stoddart/Ritchie House

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Stuk
1850

Part of Dorothy Cilipka fonds

Description : See "Davis Stoddart / Frank Ritchie farm house" for more information on the home.

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Clement Brothers

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Stuk
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.