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      This book documents the history of the Glen Morris library from its founding in 1888 to its hundredth anniversary in 1988. The Glen Morris library is now one of the five branches of the County of Brant Public Library, following the County's amalgamation in 1999.

      In this photocopy of a land indenture, Charles Stewart sold a parcel of land in Glen Morris to William Fleming for $275. The lot was a portion of lot 19 on 6th concession on Dunbar Street, now known as the Griffin house. The complete list of signatories is: Malcolm McDonald …

      This item was generously provided by David Kemkes at the 2019 Scan and Share held at Glen Morris on January 26, 2019.

      Place Settings is the final project of the County of Brant Public Library's 2016-2017 Writer-in-Residence Program. This anthology showcases 16 unique non-fiction pieces by local writers about their personal connections to the County of Brant’s geography and history. The anthology includes stories that range from the singularity of a park …

      This brochure is dedicated to the village of Glen Morris and its residents who were taking part in 2009 Communities in Bloom provincial competition.

      This is the photograph of Grade 1 students from the Glen Morris Central School. The original was provided by Frances Kingston during a Digital Preservation Day event in Glen Morris in May 2011.

      This is a Sharp Family story created as a Millennium project by Andrew Sharp and Wendy (Sharp) McLean. The book was published in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

      This is the image of the school board from Glen Morris public school. The original board is located in the Glen Morris branch of the County of Brant public library.

      This is the image of the wooden school board from the Glen Morris public school. The original board is located in the Glen Morris branch of the County of Brant public library.

      This photograph depicts Grade 8 students from the Glen Morris public school. The original photo was provided by Frances Kingston during a Digital Preservation Day event in Glen Morris in May 2011.

      Summary The Glen Morris Hotel, also known as Temperance House, was built in 1844 and opened by Robert Shiel. The first General Warehouse offered food, lodging, a bar, a livery stable, and an upstairs dance hall. On January 21, 1875, a Penny Readings Society started where once a month reading …

      Summary Located in South Dumfries Township, the Griffin house was built in approximately 1898 for Maggie and William Fleming after the couple purchased the .45 acres of land. This Colonial Revival style, white frame home has undergone many renovations over the years, originally featuring a picket fence and pillars that …

      This is a 1946 postcard with a photo of Glen Morris. On the hill on the left side of the photograph is the Howlett House.

      This is a postcard with a photograph of Glen Morris from the view of the Church hill. Mrs. Rose's house is in the right foreground of the photo and the bridge is also visible. Although the date is unknown, it is presumed to be sometime from 1905-1946.

      This is a postcard with a photograph of Main Street in Glen Morris from 1909. The old store that burned down in 1925 is visible on the left side. The building in the left foreground is the library.

      This is a postcard with a photograph of a view of Glen Morris. The postcard is dated August 28, 1907.

      Building Summary The Glen Morris United Church, located on East River Road, was constructed in 1847 on land donated by Samuel Latshaw, the founder of Glen Morris. Construction of the Field Stone church finished in 1849, and the church was officially opened in November of that year. Initially a Presbyterian …

      House Summary The Glen Morris United Church Manse was built starting in 1856 after Samuel Latshaw donated four acres of land to the Glen Morris United Church. The purpose of the Manse was to house the ministers of the church, and the Manse is still a minister’s residency today. Construction …

      House Summary The Howlett House is located in Glen Morris within the Township of South Dumfries. Prior to 1897, Robert Rose, the donor of the land for the Glen Morris Public Library, owned a barn and stable on the property of the Howlett House. Circa 1915, Josiah James Howlett (commonly …

      House Summary Constructed in 1862 by Christopher Latshaw and Alexander Kelman, the Christopher Latshaw house is an example of Field Stone architecture. The Latshaw’s were a prominent family in Glen Morris, and Christopher Latshaw’s father, Joseph Latshaw, was known as one of the first settlers in Brant. The lot that …