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Part of Local History Collection
Contains items on the settlement of Scottish from the Red River Colony and Scotland to the area of the Scotch Settlement, southwest of Hwy 88
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Part of Local History Collection
Contains items on the settlement of Scottish from the Red River Colony and Scotland to the area of the Scotch Settlement, southwest of Hwy 88
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Presentation Bible - Bradford United Church
Part of Local History Collection
Large Wesleyan Methodist Bible, printed in 1857, bound in a black embossed leather cover. A handwritten inscription inside reads "Presented by John Lancaster to the trustees of the Wesleyan Methodist Congregation Bradford on the occasion of the opening of their new Church" dated "Bradford January 18--" (corner is torn off). Inside is an insert noting an announcement from M. Rutherford and containing information on the Provincial Sunday School Convention. Another insert appears to be a handwritten programme of service. Some pencil markings inside, including Psalm 80:13 written in at the end of the Old Testament. Revelations is missing.
This was the Bible presented to the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Bradford (later the Bradford United Church) by local preacher John Lancaster at the opening and dedication of the Church on January 15, 1865.
John Lancaster
Bradford United Church 1870 Deed Photocopy
Part of Local History Collection
Black and white photocopy of the Bradford United Church Deed dated 1870. The deed transfers ownership of part of the south half of Lot 15, Concession 7 from Robert Parker and Sarah Parker to the Trustees of the Bradford Congregation of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Arrived with a handwritten sticky note from Bob Evans identifying it, dated May 29 2015.
Bradford United Church
Part of Local History Collection
Copy of the 1870 book "The Light in the East" by Rev. John Fleetwood, belonging to the Bradford United Church. Edited and compiled by Rev. Arthur P. Hayes (from what was initially printed via subscription). 200+ engraved illustrations inside. Bound in an elaborately embossed and gilded cover, with the text block decorated with gilt edges.
John Fleetwood
Part of Local History Collection
Copy of a Family Bible printed in 1880, with custom-ordered embossed leather binding, with gilt decoration on front. Pasted on the inside of the front cover is a leather book label with gilt lettering that reads: " Presented to the Mount Pleasant Branch of Christ Church by the junior members of the church as a token of affectionate remembrance of a dear friend". This is likely in reference to Ena Stoddart, who moved away from the area after her marriage in 1888. This is likely the Bible that was presented in her honour, as reported in The Witness. The book contains many engraved illustrations, including a coloured frontispiece. At the back there is a board for family portraits, decorated with illumination and with the portrait spots left empty. The edges of the text block are also gilded.
Mount Pleasant Methodist Church
Willson, Eveleen & James Bemrose
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : September 2, 1891
Event Type : Marriage
Description : Miss Eveleen, youngest daughter of Mr. Lambert Willson, to Mr. James Bemrose, general merchant of Churchill. The wedding took place at St. Peter's Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Canon Murphy. The bride was attended by the groom's sister, Miss Sadie, and the bride's cousins, Miss Carrie Rogerson and Miss Willson. The groom was supported by James Bannerman, John Bemrose, and Norman Willson.
Bradford Witness
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : September 16, 1891
Event Type : Marriage
Description : Mr. H.B. Jeffs, of Bond Head, to Miss Lizzie Fennell, of Bradford. The wedding took place at Trinity Church, Bradford. The ceremony was performed by Rev. B. Bryan.
Bradford Witness
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
Article on the construction and history of Bradford's Trinity Anglican church. The opening ceremony was held on December 2, 1900.
Bradford Witness
Part of Local History Collection
Copy of the Book of Psalms, containing a handwritten inscription written in pen at the front, reading: "Choir, Bradford Methodist Church." The book's cover is made of paper and cloth, with the title pressed into the front cover.
British and Foreign Bible Society
Educational Society of the Methodist Church donation envelope
Part of Local History Collection
An envelope to hold monetary donations to the Educational Society of the Methodist Church. The envelope is sealed but unsigned. It was stapled to a piece of paper with a printed label reading "PROBABLY TURN OF THE CENTURY" as part of a display inside of the Bradford United Church.
Bradford United Church