Description : The West Gwillimbury History project (WEGWHIST for short) is gathering information and interest, pursuing the many aspects of Who, What, Where, When and How of the historic Township. The story begins about the time that the Township was surveyed in 1819, 183 years ago. The record-keeping of those days was not too detailed, but it is surprising the records that are available, and the story that they tell. All are welcome to come to the meeting and hear about WEGWHIST. A number of items need to be researched, such as old mills, post offices, meeting halls and fraternal societies. Pen, paper and an inquisitive mind will qualify you as a researcher.
Charles Watson Sr., whose first wife was Carolyn Sproule with whom he had all his children with, and whose second wife was Sarah McKeeman- with whom he had no children.
Dorothy Watson (nee Scott), wife of Charles Watson Junior. They have no children. Dorothy and Charles Junior farmed on the homestead for many years but gave it up.
Event Date : Saturday, September 14, 1907 Event Type : Marriage
Description : Laura Winnifred Young, to Dr. Herbert E. Watson. The wedding took place at "Algonquin Lodge" Bradford. The ceremony was performed by the father of the bride Rev. Egerton R. Young assisted by the bride's brother Rev. E. Ryerson Young and Rev. J.A. Long Ph.D. The couple will live in Preston.
Ida Banting, also known as Gramma Watson, with her daughters Isobel Coutts and Jean Watson, whom she lived with after her husband William John Watson passed away. Men are unknown at this time.