Home of Mrs. Harold Watson 1978 built on the former grounds of Presbyterian Church horse sheds dating back to 1890's. In 1951 two lots were purchased for $350.00, one lot 164' x 49', the other one 40' x 265' on which was built a house 24' x 36'. in 1962 it was purchased and completed inside and out. This photo is from the Bradford Womens Institute Scrapbooks.
Three of John and Ida Watson's five children. From left: Charles, Jean, Karolyn. Absent: Isobel (married Norman Coutts) and Marion.
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Description : John and Ida Watson with Charles in the background.
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Description : Attention, writers! Do you love to write! Enjoy history? Have some free time? Then the WEGWHIST History of West Gwillimbury Project would love to hear from you. WEGWHIST has been collecting the stories of those who have settled or moved to the former Township of West Gwillimbury. Family stories, genealogies, farming records, old photos have been and are being collected by the team of volunteers - but someone who is skilled in the writer's craft is needed to help put it all together, in a readable form for publication.
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Description : A history of Bradford's Masonic lodge, Simcoe Lodge #79, is in the works. Anyone with old newspaper articles, documents and photographs, dating back to the last century, which bear on the history of the Lodge and its members.
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Description : Walter Andrews shows off his new tractor with his grandson Douglas and the reluctant family dog. John Madill is also on the tractor with Barry Helmer on the ground. The photo was taken by Grandmother Eva.
Note: Assumed to be West Gwillimbury
Walter Andrews shows off his new tractor with his grandson Douglas and the reluctant family dog. John Madill is also on the tractor with Barry Helmer on the ground. The photo was taken by Grandmother Eva. Note: Assumed to be West Gwillimbury
Walkers and company. Back, left to right: William Gould, John Cross, Charles Watt, G.S. Walker. Front: Mary Walker, Kathleen Watt, Adelaide (Downey) Cross, Emma (Downey) Walker.