History of the Scotch Settlement from Pioneer Days
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- 1958-08-20
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Newspaper article on the History of the Scotch Settlement
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History of the Scotch Settlement from Pioneer Days
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Newspaper article on the History of the Scotch Settlement
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Office Window - Aurora Yacht Club/ Holland River/ Hurricane hazel
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Article features news on the construction of Aurora's Yacht Club, an editorial on what Bradford can do with its river at the entrance to the town for publicity, and Holland River's history. It also mentions the upcoming 10th anniversary of Hurricane Hazel's path through Bradford.
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Recollections of Old Times In The Scotch Settlement
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Article on the Scotch Settlement, as recalled by T. A. Pratt of Islington, former resident of Bradford.
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Old Records and Books Should Be Preserved
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Article on memory and physical presence of history/heritage in a community like Bradford. Based on the unveiling of the Auld Kirk cemetery plaque (see Related Description below) and Murray Faris' preservation of the Auld Kirk's records.
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Unveiling of the Auld Kirk Cemetery Plaque
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Article on the Auld Kirk Cemetery plaque unveiling to take place the following Sunday, August 24th, 1958 at 2:30pm. Contains a brief history of the Auld Kirk and the Scotch Settlement.
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Auld Kirk Records Tell Story of Pioneer Church
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Article made from information compiled by Mr. and Mrs. Murray Faris from Auld Kirk records, and is a brief history of the Kirk and Scotch Settlement.
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Scotch Settlement Auld Kirk to Become a Museum?
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"The deluge of rain on Sunday did not deter the descendants of the sturdy Scotch Settlement pioneers from attending the unveiling ceremonies at the Auld Kirk cemetery. A remarkably large crowd, considering weather conditions, was in attendance, and with the speakers sheltered by a large covered truck, and the audience huddled under umbrellas, the program, as arranged was conducted with as much detail as though the sun had shone... Dr. Wilfred Jury, representing the Archaeological and Historic Sites Board, in addressing the gathering, made a suggestion which is likely to make the occasion one which will be followed by further tangible evidence that the residents of the Scotch Settlement, both past and present, and of this district, are keenly interested in preserving records and articles of historic interest for the benefit of this and future generations." ...
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Deed to the Auld Kirk Property as Registered in 1837
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This article was released in the same edition which described the unveiling of the Auld Kirk Cemetery plaque on August 24th, 1958. The history of the Auld Kirk was also compiled in this edition, which includes the Deed to the kirk's property, registered in 1837, displayed above.
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Looking Back Over the Century - Auld Kirk
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"On Sunday, July 23rd, 1967, the Auld Kirk in Scotch Settlement will hold a centennial service. This church, for many years has been closed but on that day memories will be revived by the old and the not-so-old as they greet one another and talk about the past and the days when their parents and grandparents lived there. A few words about the Scotch Settlement, its two churches and the people of the community may recall something of the past." ...
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Faris, William George obituary (long)
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Event Date: January 9, 1944
Event type: Death
Description: William George Faris, in his 80th year.
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