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Lloyd Mark, Mrs. Dan Mark and Vera MacDonald, residents of the Scotch Settlement.
Lloyd Mark, Mrs. Dan Mark and Vera MacDonald, residents of the Scotch Settlement.
Part of Local History Collection
Susannah Goodfellow Faris
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Area historical society formed
Part of George Jackson fonds
"The first major steps to preserve the heritage of the Scotch Settlement and area were taken last week when about 20 people officially founded a historical society. Known as the Scotch Settlement and District Historical Society, it will seek to preserve the historical record of not only the struggles of the Scottish settlers but those of Bradford and West Gwillimbury as well. Phillip Baker, a representative of the Ministry of Culture and Recreation was on hand to describe the procedure in setting up a historical society, the grant structure, and the initial problems that will have to be faced..."
John Slykhuis
Faris, William George obituary
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Sunday, January 09, 1944
Event Type : Death
Description : At his home, "Maple Farm," Bradford, Ont., on Sunday, January 9, 1944, William George Faris, in his 80th year, beloved husband to Bertha Strong, and dear father to Gordon, Brampton, Lt. Keith, overseas, and Murray at home; and dear brother of Kate, Toronto. The funeral service was held from his home on Tuesday, January 11, at 2:30 p.m., with interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Bradford.
Bradford Witness
Faris, William George obituary (long)
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date: January 9, 1944
Event type: Death
Description: William George Faris, in his 80th year.
Bradford Witness
Office Window - Aurora Yacht Club/ Holland River/ Hurricane hazel
Part of Local History Collection
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.
Bradford Witness
Watson, Karolyn Marie funerary card
Part of Local History Collection
An obituary of Karolyn Marie Watson, who died in Toronto on May 26th of 1951. Karolyn was the daughter of William John Watson and Ida Watson. Her funeral was held at the Interment Scotch Settlement Cemetery.
Karol Joyce
Part of Local History Collection
Lyla (Elizabeth) Brown, daughter of Susan and Joseph Brown. Farmed in the Scotch Settlement. Lyla is unmarried.
Karol Joyce
Part of Local History Collection
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.
Part of Local History Collection
Article about road closures on the 6th Line that were expected to prevent Applefest. The road did reopen in time to have Applefest.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times