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Son of Matthew Faris, 1935, who was the son of original John Faris from Carrigallan, Co. Cavan (now Eire).

From left: Gordon Faris with baby Mary Louise, Murray Faris, Bertha Faris, William G. Faris, and Lt. Keith Donnell Faris. Keith was killed in World War II.

Susannah Goodfellow Faris

Matthew Faris (1854-1904), at Maple Farm.

Murray and Ruby Faris' family gathered in 2002 to celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. Back Row, from left: Ronald Black, Rebecca Black, Ruth Black, Holly Faris, Joshua Faris, Allan Faris, Heather Faris, David White, Krista White holding David Jr., Amanda Faris, Joel Swagerman, Paul Black, Derek Swagerman. Seated: Rick Swagerman, Murray Faris, Ruby Faris, Jean F. Swagerman. Front: Susan Black, Luke Swagerman, Sarah Swagerman, Hope Faris.

Church social at the home of John Faris, on the south half of Lot 6, Concession 5, later the Jessop home. This photograph was taken from an upstairs bedroom window. It is believed that several churches gathered together for this event.

S.S. #4, Teacher Mr. Douglas Kirkup with Grades 1-6. Back Row (l-r): John Hodgson, Walter Gorecki, Eric Webb, Roger Dean, Elsie Fredman, Teresa Dackon, Doris Faris. Third Row (l-r): Valorie Walker, Ann Hodgson, Ellen Jordan, Bernice Breznink, Ruby Tezuka, Nancy Tezuka, Marion Stamper, Irene Nejy. Second Row (l-r): Bonnie Baynes, Bob Faris, Ken Scotch, Susan Faris, Bob Jackson, Mary Larkey, Pat Hrynyk. Front Row (l-r): Wayne Hrynyk, Peter Trobacker, Rick Jackson, Gary Baynes, Allan Faris, Bob Tezuka. The Grade 7 and 8 students went to Middleton School from Septemeber 1959 until June 1960.

Ladies after cleaning the church for the anniversary service.
Back Row: Madie Elliott, Vera MacDonald, Norma Melbourne, Myrtle Calhoun
Front Row: Laura Lloyd, Bobbie Hodgson, Muriel Cairns, Joyce Muirhead
Children: Jane McNair, Ann Hodgson.

Dan MacDonald's log house on the Scotch Settlement.

The Auld Kirk Church is located on the south half of Lot 8 on Concession 6 of West Gwillimbury. In 1819, a group of Scottish and Irish settlers arrived in Upper Canada, and developed the area known today as the "Scotch Settlement". After the initial goal of building homes to fulfill the stipulation of the land grants, their thoughts turned toward building a church and school to educate their children. In 1822, land was obtained from John Faris, an Irish farmer, for a graveyard. In 1823, a log church was built on the land, and it also served as a school house during the winter months. This building, which was later moved to a different location, was the first school and church in Simcoe County. The congregation first met On January 6, 1822. James Sutherland, a settler, was authorized by the Church of Scotland to conduct baptisms and marriages until there was a settled minister. The first settled pastor was not until 1831. In 1832, they decided to send for a minister from the Established Church of Scotland, which resulted in a split in the congregation, and a new Church being formed in Bond Head. The remaining congregation stayed true to the belief's of the Church of Scotland, and the church never had an organ, and only Psalms were sang, not wrtten hymns. All of the sermons were long and in Gaelic, and were interpreted. In 1869, the present church was built costing $1000 to the congregation. Due to dwindling numbers, the church was closed in 1885. A new roof was put on in 1912, and in 1929, shutters were put on the church and the doors repaired. A fence was also put around the cemetery, and the driving shed was moved to a local farm where it still exists today. Another restoration of the church was done in 1958, when a new roof was put on, the windows were put back in, new steps were built, it was painted inside and out, and the floor was jacked up. Two plaques were dedicated in 1958. One was unveiled by Henry McKay in honour of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. James McKay, some of the first settlers. The other was unveiled by Angus Campbell, for the Ontario Government's recognition of the Selkirk Settlers.