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      Scale on map listed as 1" to 4 miles

      Leaving Aberdeenshire in Scotland, George McGillivray landed at Quebec in 1833 and hadn't intended to settle at Whitby Township. While in Vermont, McGillivray received a letter from William Dow encouraging him to purchase land in Whitby Township. After having spent time at Glen Dhu, the Dow family homestead in Whitby …

 William Notman, Canadian Illustrated News, 1872     The Merryweather Steam Fire Engine, manufactured in England, served the Town of Whitby from November 1872 to 1926 when it was replaced by two motorized fire trucks. The engine saved downtown Oshawa from destruction by fire on the night of December 8, 1872. In 1934 the Town of Whitby gave …

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 appeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 13 Dec 1872, p. 2. Date of Event: December 9, 1872     Survivor(s): Boomer, Melisa (wife) City of Death: Port Dalhousie Came to Canada with his family from the north of Ireland; Harbor Master and Asst. Collector on the Welland Canal; Moved to Port Dalhousie; Acted as Church Warden for several years at St. John's Church; Married to Melisa, daughter of the …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 20 Jun 1872, p. 2     ACCIDENTS AT MANITOULIN ISLAND. - A sad accident occurred at Michael's Bay, Manitoulin Island, on the evening of Wednesday the 29th ult., whereby a family - at one time residing in this vicinity - have come to heavy bereavement. We refer to that of Mr. Jas. Hilson, formerly of Nassagaweya. …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 20 Jun 1872, p. 2     A MINISTER'S SON DROWNED. - On the 15th inst. a serious and fatal accident occurred at Newmarket. Two sons of Rev. John Brown, Presbyterian Minister, were bathing in Gorham's pond, when they both got into twelve feet of water, and, as they could not swim, their companions gave the alarm. …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 25 Jul 1872, p. 3     FATAL ACCIDENT. - Mr. John Gill, a retired farmer living near Islington, and brother-in-law of Mr. R. S. Hall, Esquesing, was upset of a load of posts, the horses running away, and he received such injuries that he died on the 16th inst. Mr. Gill was upwards of 60 years …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 18 Jul 1872, p. 3     SHOOTING ACCIDENT. - On Friday evening, in Georgetown, a young man by the name of Switzer, accidentally shot himself in the leg while drawing a pistol loaded with buck shot out of his pocket. The whole charge entered the leg above the knee....

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 25 Jul 1872, p. 3     DIED. - Our readers will regret to learn that the young man Switzer, who accidentally shot himself in the leg at Georgetown on the 12th inst. died on Sunday from the effects of the wound. He was very highly respected in the community....

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 8 Aug 1872, p. 1     POETRY. LINES On the death of EMMA J., daughter of William and Hannah Harrison, Milton, who died at the W. F. College, Hamilton, June 29th, 1870. In the 17th year of her age:- Prepare to meet thy God, Our cherished one has fallen In her early life and ...

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 19 Sep 1872, p. 3     MASONIC FUNERAL. - The remains of the late A. C. Macintyre were attended to their last resting place by the brethren of St. Clair Lodge, and interred with the usual solemn ceremonies of the craft. Bro. Macintyre was not a member of any lodge in the country but hailed from …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 3 Oct 1872, p. 3     DEATH OF MR. ALEX. HOGG. - Another old and highly respected friend and neighbor has passed away from earth, having reached the advanced age of four-score years. Mr. Hogg was a native of Ireland and for many years he has resided in this section of country, leading a steady, industrious …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 18 Jan 1872, p. 2     SUICIDE. - On Friday last, a most distressing case of suicide occurred in Streetsville. The victim is John Brown, hotel-keeper and Division Court bailiff. It appears he breakfasted with his family as usual, and afterwards went to the stables and, procuring a strap, proceeded to a bedroom ...

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 1 Feb 1872, p. 3     FOUND DEAD. - An old man named James McGee, was found in his bed on Tuesday evening. The deceased has resided in Milton a number of years, working as a cooper, and, although of intemperate habits, was quiet and inoffensive. He lived alone and had probably died on Monday night. …

 appeared in Canadian Champion, 1 Feb 1872, p. 3     DEATH OF A VETERAN. Died on the 24th at Ball's Mill, Louth, one of the veterans of 1812. He was named William Chisholm, an uncle, we believe, of George K. Chisholm, Esq., of Oakville, ex-M.P., and his age was about 86 years. The deceased was in the battles of Chippawa …