- Spencer Family, Bissett Creek
Back Row: Joe and Edith Spence with Nina, Bill Tooley with Vivian, Mrs. Tooley, Elaine Spencer, Bill McIsaac, Mrs. Louos Spencer, Louis Specer, Hazel McIsaac. Middle Row: Raymond Spencer, Mac Spencer, Walter Tooley, Emery Toooley; One person unidentified in middle row. Front Row: James Spencer,, (Joe's son), Lornie Spencer, Frank …
Back Row: Joe and Edith Spence with Nina, Bill Tooley with Vivian, Mrs. Tooley, Elaine Spencer, Bill McIsaac, Mrs. Louos Spencer, Louis Specer, Hazel McIsaac. Middle Row: Raymond Spencer, Mac …
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- Spencer Family, Bissett Creek c.1918
Back Row, Teacher Miss M. Donner, Raymond Spencer, Frank Spencer, Mrs. Loui(s) Spencer. Front Row: McCarthy (Mac) Spencer, Elaine Spencer (m. Ferrill), Louise Spencer.
Back Row, Teacher Miss M. Donner, Raymond Spencer, Frank Spencer, Mrs. Loui(s) Spencer. Front Row: McCarthy (Mac) Spencer, Elaine Spencer (m. Ferrill), Louise Spencer.
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- The First School House at Bissett Creek
The Ottawa River lay just behind the hill in the background of this picture. The schoolhouse was replaced by a new one room schoolhouse in the 1930s. The house was then bought by the Giroux (Section Man) family. The Pellerin family lived next door to the original school and the …
The Ottawa River lay just behind the hill in the background of this picture. The schoolhouse was replaced by a new one room schoolhouse in the 1930s. The house was …
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- McIsaac "Old Place", Bissett Creek
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- Tooley's House on Bissett Road
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- Bissett Creek Hockey Team
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- Woman and Child From Bissett Creek
People believed to be Madelyn and Dwight Thomas.
People believed to be Madelyn and Dwight Thomas.
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- Elaine Ferrill Interview
Interview of Bissett Creek resident, Elaine Ferrill.
Interview of Bissett Creek resident, Elaine Ferrill.
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- Vivian Pichette Video Interview January 2006
Vivian discusses family, life in Bissett Creek, Bill McIsaac, and her memories of raising a family.
Vivian discusses family, life in Bissett Creek, Bill McIsaac, and her memories of raising a family.
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- Bill McIsaac Holding his Catch
Bills parents were Mary (nee. Poitras) and John McIsaac, married in Mattawa in 1871. According to Marion Sheedy's (2005) unpublished Autobiography entitled, Growing up in Bissett Creek, the McIsaacs were the first family to settle in Bissett Creek. Mrs. Mayme McIsaac, Bill's wife, was the Postmistress. Either Bill or his …
Bills parents were Mary (nee. Poitras) and John McIsaac, married in Mattawa in 1871. According to Marion Sheedy's (2005) unpublished Autobiography entitled, Growing up in Bissett Creek, the McIsaacs were …
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- C.P.R. Mail Stand, Bissett Creek
The mail stand was a popular place to have ones picture taken. There are at least three photographs in the Head, Clara and Maria archives of locals posing on the mail stand. In this picture, Alvirna McIsaac and her friend from Mattawa pose for the photographer.
The mail stand was a popular place to have ones picture taken. There are at least three photographs in the Head, Clara and Maria archives of locals posing on the …
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- Fishing on the Ottawa River
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- Elsie McIsaac
Elsie McIsaac is Bill McIsaac and Mary (Meme) McIsaac's Daughter. Her brother is Stanley McIsaac who is featured in the Bissett Creek Hockey picture.
Elsie McIsaac is Bill McIsaac and Mary (Meme) McIsaac's Daughter. Her brother is Stanley McIsaac who is featured in the Bissett Creek Hockey picture.
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- C.P.R. Handcar, Aylen Siding
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- Fire Tower at Bissett Creek
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- Bronson Stopover (Jardine), Bissett Creek
Maggie Pelerin (nee McIsaac) combs Mary, her daughters, hair as Willie Pelerin, her son, waits his turn. The house in the background of this picture has an interesting history that is connected to the timber industry of the region. According to an MNR report by Ed McKenna (1976), a major …
Maggie Pelerin (nee McIsaac) combs Mary, her daughters, hair as Willie Pelerin, her son, waits his turn. The house in the background of this picture has an interesting history that …
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- Lita Therrien Interview
This Audio interview was recorded in the home of Lita Therrien on February 17, 2005 and discusses her McIsaac and Pellerin ancestors in Bissett Creek.
This Audio interview was recorded in the home of Lita Therrien on February 17, 2005 and discusses her McIsaac and Pellerin ancestors in Bissett Creek.
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- Stanley McIsaac
Video Interview taped in Chalk River Ontario. Stan describes what life was like growing up in Bissett Creek Ontario and shares information about his family.
Video Interview taped in Chalk River Ontario. Stan describes what life was like growing up in Bissett Creek Ontario and shares information about his family.
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- Pellerin's House, Bissett Creek
Back Row (left to right): John (Jack) Pellerin (also in McIsaac Old Place picture), Helen (Nellie) Pellerin Lomas, Maggie Pellerin née McIsaac, Bill Tooley, Bill McIsaac, Florence McIsaac, Hazel Pacholzuk, Charles Pellerin (Patriarch). Middle Row: Emery and Walter Tooley. Front Row: William (Willie) Pellerin (also in McIsaac Old Place picture), …
Back Row (left to right): John (Jack) Pellerin (also in McIsaac Old Place picture), Helen (Nellie) Pellerin Lomas, Maggie Pellerin née McIsaac, Bill Tooley, Bill McIsaac, Florence McIsaac, Hazel Pacholzuk, …
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- Bill McIsaac's Three Daughters
Left to right: Vivial Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter), Elsie McIsaac (bill's daughter) and Irene Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter).
Left to right: Vivial Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter), Elsie McIsaac (bill's daughter) and Irene Tooley (Bill's adopted daughter).
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