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Keuffel and Esser Level

Keuffel and Esser Level

A Keuffel & Esser level that was used for activities such as surveying. It was originally owned by Professor William H. Day, who was integral to the Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme's beginnings. The survey of the marsh determined the elevation of the muck soil and the bordering "highland" soils, providing the information the planners would need to determine the grades, estimate the materials to be moved and to determine the alignment of the canal.

The drainage scheme report came out in 1924 and work began in the mid-1920s. The work involved intercepting part of the Holland River and the diversion of water around the perimeter of the area using drainage canals. Canal excavation materials were used to create dykes on the to-be reclaimed (marshland) side of the canals. The re-claimed land was used for farming and roads were constructed on top of the dykes to allow for transportation.

Joe Saint

Storage Box for Professor Day's Level

Storage Box for Professor Day's Level

Ae box for an instrument, a Keuffel & Esser level.

Part of a collection of Professor William H. Day's work equipment, donated by Joe Saint. Both the case and level were originally owned by Professor William H. Day, who was integral to the Holland Marsh Drainage Scheme's beginnings. The equipment was traded to Len Saint in the 1930s for a truck. The survey of the marsh determined the elevation of the muck soil and the bordering "highland" soils, providing the information the planners would need to determine the grades, estimate the materials to be moved and to determine the alignment of the canal.

Joe Saint

Muma, Jonathan Douglas death

September 12, 1994
Death
MUMA - Jonathan Douglas (Jon) - Suddenly as result of an auto accident on Monday, September 12, 1994, John Muma of Bond Head in his 20th year. Beloved son of Allan and Sandie Muma of Bond Head. Dear brother of Kiristin of Bond Head. Dear special friend of Michelle Viaene of Bradford. Dear grandson of Ruth and late Gordon Muma, Fern Hadden of Willowdale and William Hadden of Amherst, N.S. Also survived by many auhts, uncles, cousins and friends. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuck Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St. Bradford. Service was held at the Bradford Baptist Church on Thursday, September 15, 1994 at 2 p.m. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. Donations to the Asthma Society of Canada would be appreciated.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Holancin, Zuzana (Balint) death

October 24, 1994
Death
HOLANCIN, Zuzana - At Aurora Resthaven Nursing Home, on Monday, October 24, 1994. Zuzana Balint of the Bradford Marsh in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John Holancin. Dear mother of John of Frankford, Anne Papousek of Renfrew, Paul and George of RR#1 Kettleby, Pauline of Aurora, Helen Poulis of King, Mary Gilvert of Collingwood, Joan Meharg of Markham, Betty Sue of Toronto, James of Newmarket, and predeceased by Richard. Also survived by 26 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe St, Bradford for visitation on Wednesday 2 - 4 and 7 -9 p.m. Funeral service in the chapel on Thursday at 11 a.m. Followed by cremation. Donations to York County Hospital Foundation, Newmarket or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Horlings, William death

December 2, 1994
Death
HORLINGS, William - At Peel Memorial Hospital, Brampton on Thursday, December 1, 1994, William Horlings of the Holland Marsh in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Verkaik. Dear father of Harry and his wife Jane, George and his wife Audrey, Anita and her husband Joe Sikma, Kenneth and his wife Joan, Richard and his wife Eleanor. Dear brother of Walter and his wife Hetty, Catherine Hagen and predeceased by Boele, Elsie Matthews, Trien Flack, Harry, Brenda Nydam, George, and Anne Verkaik. Also survived by 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Service was held at the Holland Marsh Christian Reformed Church, Ansnorveldt on Saturday, December 3, 1994 at 2 p.m. Interment at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. A Memorial Service will be held at Heritage Hall, Holland Christian Homes, 7900 McLaughlin Rd., Brampton on Monday, December 5, 1994 at 2:30 p.m. Donations to Palliative Care at Peel Memorial Hospital, Brampton or the Faith Manor at Holland Christian Home, Brampton would be appreciated.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Devald, Louis death

December 30, 1994
Death
DEVALD, Louis - Peacefully at his home at R.R. #1, Kettleby on Friday, December 30, 1994, Louis Devald in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Maria Eek. Dear father of Jack and his wife Marie, Theresa and her husband Alex Makarenko. Dear grandfather of Amy and Ryan Devald, Matthew, Menjamin, Nathan and Jennesa Makarenko. Friends called at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Street, Bradford. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church, Bradford on Tuesday, January 3, 1995 at 11 a.m. Interment at Holy Martyrs Cemetery, Bradford. Conations to the ALS Society or the Mjultiple Sclerosis Society of Canada would be appreciated. To all those who gave your support, thank you so much.
"Your fight is over, your battle done, the time has come to rest.
We'll meet again on some future date to take up where we left [off]. We made our vows togeth and sait 'Till Death do us part'. When I look back on our life just one thing make[s] me glad; that you chose me to share with you those precious years we had."

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Wheat Grinder

Wheat Grinder

A hand powered wheat seed grinder. The grinder can be used by holding the handle and rolling it back and forth over seeds until ground. Wheat was one of the agricultural products grown in the Holland Marsh area. Part of a donation by Tom Fuller Jr. that consists of items used in agriculture on the Holland Marsh.

Tom Fuller, Jr.

Marsh Drainage Report 1925

Marsh Drainage Report 1925

“Bradford Village Marsh Drainage Report on Part S Part Holland River Marsh” by Alexander Baird, dated July 7, 1925.

John Harrison

Professor Day Letter

Professor Day Letter

Letter from Professor William H. Day to the Bradford Reeve and Councilors. Discusses the Holland Marsh drainage scheme, dated October 14, 1926.

John Harrison

Professor Day Note

Professor Day Note

Note from Professor William H. Day to Bradford’s clerk certifying work completion. Signed by Day with his title of “supervising engineer” included, dated November 10, 1926.

John Harrison

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