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      John Dow was born at the parish of Marnoch, Banffshire, Scotland on August 9, 1816. In 1832 he came to Canada with his father, William Dow and spent a winter in Lower Canada (Quebec) before settling in 1833 on lot 23, concession 3, Whitby Township. One of the founders of …

      Possibly daguerreotype photography, very dark, four men standing, shown from chest up.

      Yeoman Gibson was born at Ebberston, Yorkshire, UK on 31 March 1828. He came to Canada in 1847 and started a business as a clerk and bookkeeper in Whitby. He was also a partner in a grocery business with William Laing and Robert Yarnold until 1864. Gibson later opened an …

      Belinda Gibson (nee Hyfield) was born on 6 May 1828. She married Yeoman Gibson on 9 January 1851. The Gibsons were members of the Methodist CHurch in Whitby and in 1854 they gave the church a silver communion set which was in use for more than 100 years. Gibson and …

      William Gibson was the first son of Yeoman and Belinda Gibson. He was born at Whitby on 29 August 1852. Like his father, Gibson opened a grocery with a Mr. Sparvell at 102 Dundas St. W. in 1873. When their partnership dissolved, Mr. Gibson ran an establishment called the Whitby …

      Case is missing. Table is covered with a tablecloth and white fringed cloth over top. Two books are on top of the table. The girl is dressed in white with a dark sash and dark boots. There is a wall painting in the back ground

 Kawartha Lakes This Week, 20 Apr 2020     Though the post-outbreak situation at Pinecrest Nursing Home continued to improve daily, staff remained diligent.

      This June 11, 1997 article from the Burford Times describes a high school reunion and anniversary event hosted by Burford District High School for its 75th anniversary. The reunion was attended by 600 alumni, and events included a basketball game, and speeches by principal Geoff Enticknap, Brant County Board of …

      This August 26, 1998 article in the Burford Times describes the role that the Princeton library plays in its community and its history over the past 100 years. The first library in Princeton was in the post office, and the postmaster Mr. Galbraith tended to the books. He was succeed …

      This January 22, 2003 article in the Burford Times describes an anniversary event hosted by the Legion, which included the introduction of new members and a dinner. People introduced at the dinner include Bob Speller, Al Caswell, Marg Gilchrist, Ron Eddy, Willie Martens, Morris Croome, Ted Thompson Howard Lewis, Paul …

      October 09, 1985 issue of the Burford Times contains a list of events for the 1985 Burford Fair from Friday October 11 to Monday October 14, including a variety concert, the Burford Fair Queen Pageant, exhibits, displays, horse, goat, and poultry shows, church service, chainsaw competition, harness racing, and a …

      An advertisement in the October 09, 1985 issue of the Burford Times that highlights events and attractions at the Burford Fair.

      This October 16, 1985 article in the Burford Times describes the history of the Burford Fair as well as author Margaret G. Davis' memories of the fair.

      This newspaper clipping from the October 16, 1985 issue of the Burford Times contains several photos from the 1985 Burford Fair as well as the results of the horse show.

      This newspaper clipping from the October 04, 1989 issue of the Burford Times provides a list of events for the 1989 Burford Fair, including a teen dance, the fair queen pageant contest, the midway, horse shows, exhibits, baby show, toilet bowl races, goat show, harness racing, chainsaw competition, and fashion …

      A photo from the October 16, 1991 issue of the Burford Times of a child on a carnival ride at the 1991 Burford Fair.

      This article from the October 16, 1991 issue of the Burford Times announces the winner of the 1991 Burford Fair Queen as Sarah Rumble and features a photo of the winner with runner-ups Tracey Kloepfer and former winner Donnalyn Pepper. Other contestants include Pam Givens, Peggy Tillotson, and Natasha Movikow.

      A promotional article for the 2001 Burford Fair attractions and events in the September 26, 2001 issue of the Burford Times. Updates were provided by John Wedge, president of the Burford Agricultural Society and indicated that new shows would be added to the fair. A photo with the article shows …

      The name of the author and the newspaper that this article was originally published in are unknown at this time. The article, titled Middleport, describes a Harvest Thanksgiving church service held at St. Paul's Church. Individuals who participated in the service and their roles are listed. Also listed are the …

      The name of the author and the newspaper in which this article was originally published are unknown at this time. This article announces the retirement of Rev. J.C. Coles from St Paul's Church, and the appointment of Rev. G.E.K. Bissell as rector of St. Paul's Church.