Mount Pleasant, aka Botchtown; Mount Pleasant was the name Gilbert Robinson chose for his stately home on the north half of lot 15 con. 8 in West Gwillimbury. The name spilled over to the adjacent hamlet that grew up at the corner of the 9th line and the Penetang Road (Yonge Street), comprised of a blacksmith shop, hotel, general store, gas station and a school. Nearby a Wesleyan Methodist church, a brickyard, and grist mill and saw mills owned by Mark Scanlon and John Thorpe. South of the hamlet, a hillside spring provided refreshment for weary travellers, man and beast.
Audio and summary of a group interview on June 14, 2004 with various people who have lived in the community of Deerhurst. The community referred to as The Hollows is also mentioned, as it is in close proximity to Deerhurst. George Jackson is directing the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio of a group interview with various people who have lived in the community of Deerhurst. The community referred to as The Hollows is also mentioned, as it is in close proximity to Deerhurst. George Jackson is directing the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Summary of a group interview with various people who have lived in the community of Deerhurst. The community referred to as The Hollows is also mentioned, as it is in close proximity to Deerhurst. George Jackson is leading the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Audio and summary of a group interview on July 6, 2004 with various people who have lived in the community of Dunkerron. George Jackson is directing the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio of a group interview on July 6, 2004 with various people who have lived in the community of Dunkerron. George Jackson is directing the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Due to length, the audio is split into three parts (see related descriptions below for links).
Summary of a group interview on July 6, 2004 with various people who have lived in the community of Dunkerron. George Jackson is directing the discussion. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
Audio and summary of an interview with Edgar Kneeshaw on an unknown date. Edgar Kneeshaw is speaking to his son Keith with George Jackson also present. Edgar identifies the people who owned property in the early 1900s. As he geographically makes his way through the hamlets of West Gwillimbury he also comments on what the region looked like, noting businesses, shops, and other landmarks that were in the area. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Audio of an interview with Edgar Kneeshaw on an unknown date. Edgar Kneeshaw is speaking to his son Keith with George Jackson also present. Edgar identifies the people who owned property in the early 1900s. As he geographically makes his way through the hamlets of West Gwillimbury he also comments on what the region looked like, noting businesses, shops, and other landmarks that were in the area. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Summary of an interview with Edgar Kneeshaw on an unknown date. Edgar Kneeshaw is speaking to his son Keith with George Jackson also present. Edgar identifies the people who owned property in the early 1900s. As he geographically makes his way through the hamlets of West Gwillimbury he also comments on what the region looked like, noting businesses, shops, and other landmarks that were in the area. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
