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      Beginning with Jarvis and his family moving to Burford Township in 1845, the story of the Yates family provides insight into what life was like in Burford Township during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The village of Hatchley also serves as a prime example of the profound impact railroads …

      This essay was originally written by Joanne Vamos as the introduction to the Chronicles of Oakland Township, an oral history collection, in 1980.

      These articles by Mel Robertson, Burford's historian, illustrate many aspects of Burford life in years gone by.

      Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas the Burford way with these classic articles from Mel Robertson.

      Brant County is an area rich in history − a storyteller’s dream, ripe with tales of hardy pioneers who first tilled the land, the unique and enduring built heritage they created, and events both monumental and personal that live on today in story, song and spoken memories. To celebrate and …

      This essay explains how our digitization process is organized in the lab at the County of Brant Public Library.

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      This is a brief history of the South Dumfries Fire Department by Gilbert F. Mannen. Facts and materials are provided by the former South Dumfries Fire Chief Fred Wheat and Mr. Robert Russell. Many thanks to John Wheat, Douglas Mannen, Ken Allen, Jim Papple, Joyce Wehrstein, Jack Tolhurst, the South …

      This is a short history of the South Dumfries Township adapted from: "Illustrated Historical Atlas of the County of Brant, Ont." by Page & Smith, Toronto. 1875. Reprinted 1972.

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      This essay describes the history of the wagon works in St. George, Ontario, founded by Robert Snowball.

      This essay illustrates the many changes to the village of Mount Pleasant by showing historic photos alongside modern photos of the same locations.

      This essay describes the founding of the village of Mount Pleasant by the Ellis and Sturgis families.

      This essay explores the life of Hiram Capron and the contributions he made to the development of Paris, Ontario.

      This essay describes the many different businesses in which Hiram Capron took part over the course of his life.

      This essay discusses the importance of water-power in the development of Paris and provides the history of a few pioneers.

      The County of Brant Public Library Digital Collections includes materials covering Paris, Mount Pleasant, Burford, Scotland, Oakland, South Dumfries (including St. George and Glen Morris) and Onondaga. Click here to find out about this amazing community project.