(photos and articles written and submitted by Cherylynn Ireland, 2020)
Isaac Ireland b.1776 d. circa 1833 and Susan Cornell b.1771 d.1826 came north to Kitley Township circa 1800 as part of a Cornell family group from near Schaghticoke, upper New York state, where their families had farms sharing a common boundary. Isaac and Susannah were married and had their first child, Elijah, before migrating to Kitley.
Isaac’s parents were Thomas Ireland b.1746 d.1811 and Sarah Seeley b. 1751 d. 1830. By the time Isaac came north, Thomas would have been approaching 60 years of age and had signed a petition 1775, to indicate his alliance with the Patriots/Rebels to avoid being “tarred & feathered” and having his farm confiscated.
Newspaper Article August 3rd, 1775
Isaac is buried in the back portion of what is now Lehigh Cemetery beneath one of the large trees there. His headstone was a field stone, with the letters “IRE…” hand chiselled on one of the limestone field stones. There were three or four in a row, with inscriptions lost to the elements.
Darius West Ireland and his wife, Phoebe McManus are buried in Lehigh Cemetery. Darius is the grandson of Issac Ireland and Susan Cornell.
Darius’ parents were Lewis Denis Ireland b. 1800 d. 1884. married to Alice Johnson b. 1800 d. 1892
This is Darius West’s family line.
Susan Ireland
1)Gravestone of Susan (Cornell) Ireland b. 1771 near Schaghticoke, NY. married to Isaac Ireland. d. 1826. This is thought to be the oldest grave marker in Lehigh Cemetery.
Darius West Ireland
2) Darius West Ireland. b.1836 d.1917 Darius was Susan’s grandchild. This hand drawn portrait is thought to have been commissioned to commemorate his marriage to Phoebe McManus, his second wife. (His first wife, Harriet Wood, died in childbirth.)
3) The tombstone of Darius West Ireland and his wife, Phoebe McManus. Lehigh Cemetery.
4) Phoebe McManus and Darius West Ireland, in their later years.
5) Darius West Ireland, homestead, which his son with Phoebe McManus, James Bruce Ireland, inherited. (North of Concession 9. West of Lehigh’s Corners. Intersection of Highway 29 with Kitley Concession 9.)
6) James Bruce Ireland b. 1892. d. 1937 with his wife, Bessie Peer. b. 1908 d.1964. In the photo, Bessie is holding her 1st female child, Phoebe. In front are their two sons, Cleon and Clifford.
7) The family farm James inherited from his father, Darius West Ireland. Approximately, 100 acres.
8) Bessie Peer as a young woman.
9) James Bruce died of a stroke in 1937, at the age of 55. Eventually, the Ireland Family faced foreclosure. This is the new farm Bessie was able to acquire, consisting of 50 acres. (Concession 9, half a mile East of Lehigh’s Corners, intersection of Concession 9 and Highway 29.)
10) Bessie’s farmhouse. 2017.
11) Tombstone of James Bruce Ireland, Bessie Peer, and their youngest daughter, Alice Ireland, who died of cancer, at the age of 46. Lehigh Cemetery.
12) A photo of Alice as a young woman. 1958.
13) Bessie’s obituary.
14) Clifford Ireland b. 1927. d. 1998. First born of the union between Bessie Peer and James Bruce Ireland.
15) Eunice Mary Reilly b.1932. d. 2016. Wife of Clifford
16) Eunice & Clifford’s marriage in Belleville. 1956.
17) Clifford and Eunice’s tombstone. Lehigh Cemetery.
18) Cherylynn, Linda, Cathy at the Old Family Farm. Offspring of Clifford & Eunice.
In 1900, George Eastman took mass-market photography one step further with the introduction of the Kodak Brownie, a simple and very inexpensive box camera that introduced the concept of the snapshot. The Brownie was extremely popular and various models remained on sale until the 1960s.
Thanks to Kodak, photography became available to everyone, and people were able to capture their “precious memories” forever.
The Latimer Family were no exception with their Kodak. They were now able expand their “photograph albums” from the staged “studio family portraits” to their every day life.
1918 – Digging potatoes (photo #1)
1918 – House in Lyn (photo #2)
1919- at the mailbox (photo #3)
1920’s Aggie Leacock, Grandma Scott (photo #4)
Deborah Ann Dixie married Ogle R. DeWolfeShe was a sister of Ann and Glady’s Latimer’s Grandmother (Photo #5)1923 – Haying Time (photo #6)
1923 – Home at Easter (photo #7)1923 – Digging Potatoes (Photo #8)
1923 – Brockville Collegiate Institute Easter Term L-R Sylvia Howard, Gladys Latimer, Jean Russell, Helen Davidson (photo #11)
BCI Students with the Brocvkille General Hospital in the background; Partial list in no order: Margaret Bissel, Ines Farrell, Dora Thurston, Elsie Fox (photo #12)
BCI Students in Victoria Park L-R: Edna Osborne, Bessie Billings, Grace Cole, Catherine Neilson, Keitha Hyde; Bessie Ralish (photo #13)
1923 – BCI Cadet Inspection Day (photo #14)
Everetts, Uncle Dick Latimer, Uncle Bob Latimer (photo #15)Geraldine Percival (married Stewart)(photo #16)
L-R: Florence Dobbs, Herb Leacock, Mamma, Anna (photo #17)Glenn Buell Home (photo #18)
Back Row: Uncle Roy Scott, Aunt Lena, Adella Latimer, Aunt Annie, Uncle Wat, Lytle James Latimer, Grandma; children: Anne Latimer (Nyland), Eric Scott, Della Scott and Helen Scott cchildren of Roy and Lena Scott (photo #19)Grandma Margaret Scott, (mother of Adella and Roy Scott) with her grandchildren Anne Latimer (Nyland), Della, Eric & Helen Scott (photo #20)
Grandma and Anna (photo #21)
Back Row: Uncle Roy Scott, Lytle James Latimer, Aunt Lena, Deborah Adella Latimer, Uncle Walt, Aunt Annie, Grandma Scott. Children: Eric, Della, Helen. seated Geraldine Percival with Anna (photo #22)
L-R: Mother, Alice Pettem, Marion Lyons, Mrs. Rowsome. Mac McCready, Isobel Lyons, Flo McMillan, Anna & I; Hay, Tom, Daisy & Geraldine Percival (photo #23)
Unknown woman (photo #24)Unknown woman and child (photo #25)
Relaxing after dinner (photo #26)Unknown (photo #27)
Unknown (Photo #28)Haying (photo #29)
Unknown (photo #30)
Unknown (photo #31)unknown (photo #32)
Gladys Latimer with children (photo #33)
Thanksgiving November 11, 1923 L-R: Muriel Slack, Unk, Olga Hislop, Anna Latimer; Marion Dundell (photo #34)
Names in no order: Herb, Florence Dobbs, Aggie, Adella Scott (Latimer), Lytle James Latimer,Grandma Scott, Eric Dobbs (Florence’s son) (photo # 35)
Anna, age 3, and her father Lytle James Latimer (photo # 36)Anna Latimer (photo #37)
Anna Latimer (photo #38)Anna Latimer and her dog Laddie (photo #39)
Laurence, Gerald, Anne (photo #40)Nina Gladys Latimer (photo #41)
April 1924 – Muriel Slack and Olga Hislop (photo #42)
Uncle Bob’s house in Beamsville, Ontario (photo #43)Uncle Bob’s house in Beamsville, Ontario (photo #44)
Uncle Richard Latimer (brother of L.J.Latimer)(photo #45)Lytle James Latimer visiting his daughter Anne Nyland nee Latimer in Essex County, ON (photo #46)
George Nobes in Ottawa June 1, 1940 (photo #51)Oprah Hudson and Anna Latimer (photo #52)
Anna Latimer 2nd from left (photo # 53)
Unknown (photo #54)
Canon Harry Coleman on the left the rest are unknown (photo #55)Unknown (photo #56)
Unknown (photo #57)Unknown (photo #58)
Unknown (photo #59)Unknown (photo #60)
Unknown (photo #61)Unknown (photo #62)
Unknown (photo #63)Unknown (photo #64)
Unknown in front of Cedarholm (photo #65)Unknown (photo #66)
Adella Latimer (photo #67)Unknown (photo #68)
Mary Green and her children (photo #69)Mary Green and her children (photo #70)
Unknown (photo #71)Unknown (photo #72)
Lytle James Latimer (photo #73)Stanley Orville and his wife (photo #74)
Margery and Gladys Latimer at Sheeks Island (photo #75)Gladys Latimer betwween two unknown friends (photo #76)
50th Wedding Celebration for Uncle Roy Scott and Aunt Lena at St. Lawrence Park in Brockville, ON
L-R Della, Helen, Aunt Lena Scott, Uncle Roy Scott, Eric Scott and Adella Latimer Photo #77)
Unknown (photo #78)
Adella and Lytle Latimer with Gerald and Anna at Ed Tennant’s House (photo #79)
Kodachrome
is a brand name for a non-substantive, color reversal film introduced by Eastman Kodak in 1935. It was one of the first successful color materials and was used for both cinematography and still photography. (Wikipedia)
L-R Gladys, Unknown, Adella and Lytle James Latimer 1953 (photo #80)
55th Wedding Anniversary 1957 L-R Unk, Adella and Lytle Latimer, Mrs. Maley, Mae McCrady (Scott) (photo #81)
Adella Latimer 1959 (photo #82)
Adella Latimer and her daughter Anne Nylan (photo #83)Adella and Gladys Latimer (Photo #84)
Anne Latimer on right, 1951 (photo #85)Gladys Latimer and her dog Pat 1951 (photo #86)
Adella and Lytle James Latimer 1955 (photo #87)Adella Latimer (photo #88)
Adella and Lytle James Latimer 1955 (photo #89)
Minister, Adella Latimer, Anne and Herman Nyland July 29, 1961; Anne and Herman’s wedding (photo #90)Gladys Latimer with her daughter Anne Nyland Sept 20, 1965 (photo #91)
Adella’s Birthday L-R Blanche, Betty, Pauline, Adella and Gladys (photo #92)Gladys Latimer 84th Birthday June 11, 1991 (photo #93)
Deborah Adella Latimer nee Scott in her garden (photo #94)
Additional information for the Latimer Genealogy:
Note written by Gladys Latimer to Anne Nyland (undated)
Mrs. W. cut a squash for me this a.m. and I cut vegetables to go in the soup. We put away the Christmas things that go upstairs; unused cards, tablemats, tablecloths serviettes. My violets are dying, one after the other for no apparent reason.
Aunt Debbie DeWolfe was a Dixie. Grandmother Scott’s full sister, also full brother Uncle Tom. He married a Dobbs and took over the Dobb’s place. His wife had 2 sisters, not married, one very bad with asthma who lived there. Mother boarded with them when she taught the school in the Dobbs settlement. They had no children and as Uncle Tom got older, little Billie Dixie came to live there. He was the son of great grandfather’s second wife. He and Mother were about the same age even though he was Grandma Scott’s half brother. He and Mother had a great time together, lots of fun and she says she thinks these old sisters had never known what fun was before. Mother& Billie never lost that close friendship and Mother was very fond of his wife, Nellie.
Aunt Debbie had one son, Charlie. He was seriously wounded in the first world war, a head wound, had a plate in it. At times it would press on his brain and he took what was called “high dives” He married a RC from Montreal; they had no children. Mother said he used his wife terribly, made a will trying to prevent her from getting anything but she got a share by law. She gave mother some goblets and a very old tiny pitcher. Uncle Og DeWolfe worked in the brickyard where the Prince of Wales School is now.
Another family of DeWolfs had a Dixie for a mother. I don’t know if a sister. They had a daughter Lori, married to a Cowan who had a daughter Rita, married to a Tisdale who used to come to Lily Bay every summer. Also there was a son “Ur” and he was Bernice Nicol’s father. When I can get to talk to Lawrence Dixie he will tell me that connection.
Marion H. and I went to see Mrs. B last Mon. but I told Mario it was the last in the winter. The parking lot is all on a slant. Wed. I went down and renewed a GLC, got home just before the storm began ? . If this bores you tell me because when I write I don’t tell other things. Love Nina
The Latimer Collection contains many old family photographs. In this section we will deal with the various Cabinet Cards and Early 1900’s Gelatin-Silver Prints in the collection.
Surnames found in the photographs are: Borthwick; Boyd; Coward; Davenport; Davis; Dobbs; Gilroy; Halliday; Hicks; Hicky; Latimer; Percival; Phelps; Scott; Simpson; Slack; Talpin and Wright
Cabinet Cards
In the early 1870’s Cabinet Cards became popular. Cabinet Cards were also usually albumen prints, but larger, mounted on cardboard backs measuring 4 1/2” by 6 1/5”. Cabinet cards remained popular into the early 20th century, when Kodak introduced the Brownie Cameras and home snapshot photography became widely available and affordable to the general population.
John, Sarah nee Hudson, Alma & Addie Borthwick, Murray & Sons Photography, Brockville, ON, ( Sarah Hudson Bor in Lyn in 1862 daughter of Benjamin Hudson born Lyn in 1836) (photo #1a)John,Sarah, Alma & Addie Borthwick, Murray & Sons Photography, Brockville, ON, (photo #1b)
Ben Boyd, A.C.McIntyre Artist & Photographer, Brockville, ON (photo #2a)Reverse side (photo #2b)
Ben Boyd, A.C.McIntyre Artist & Photographer, Brockville, ON (photo #2c)
Billy Boyd on the right, A.C.McIntyre, Int’l Gallery, Brockville, ON (photo #3a)Reverse side (photo #3b)
Billy Boyd on the right, A.C.McIntyre, Int’l Gallery, Brockville, ON (photo #3c)
Bryce Boyd (son of Robert Boyd) and Grandmother Slack, Murray’s Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #4a)Bryce Boyd (son of Robert Boyd) and Grandmother Slack , Murray’s Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #4b)
Lillian, Bertrand, Flo and Hilt Boyd, children of George Boyd, James Martin Photographer, Valleyfield, QUE, (photo #5a)Reverse side (photo #5b)
Lillian, Bertrand, Flo and Hilt Boyd, children of George Boyd, James Martin Photographer, Valleyfield, QUE, (photo #5c)
Thomas Boyd, G.B. Murray Photographer, Brockvile, ON (photo #6a)Reverse side (photo #6b)
Thomas Boyd, G.B. Murray Photographer, Brockvile, ON (photo #6c)
Leonard Coward, McIntyre, Int’l Gallary, Brockville, ON (photo #7a)Reverse side (photo #7b)
Leonard Coward, McIntyre, Int’l Gallary, Brockville, ON (photo #7c)
L-R: Unknown, Joe, William, Alice, Marg, Unknown, Ira Davenport; January 1880; J.L. Gurra Photographer, Mendota, Ill (photo #8a)Reverse side (photo #8b)
L-R: Unknown, Joe, William, Alice, Marg, Unknown, Ira Davenport; January 1880; J.L. Gurra Photographer, Mendota, Ill (photo #8a)
Alice Davenport, J.W. Clark Studio, Mendota, Ill. (photo #9a)Reverse side (photo 9b)
Alice Davenport, J.W. Clark Studio, Mendota, Ill. (photo #9c)
Ira Davenport, Mosher Studio, Chicago, Ill. (photo #10a)Reverse side (photo #10b)
Ira Davenport, Mosher Studio, Chicago, Ill. (photo #10c)
Ira Davenport and unknown woman, Mosher Studio, Chicago, Ill. (photo #11a)Reverse side (photo #11b)
Ira Davenport and unknown woman, Mosher Studio, Chicago, Ill. (photo #11c)
Libby and Mary Jane Davis, Murray & Sons Photographer, Brockville, ON (photo #12a)Reverse side (photo #12b)
Libby and Mary Jane Davis, Murray & Sons Photographer, Brockville, ON (photo #12c)
Joshua Gilroy and his wife Annie Simpson, Dukelows Photography, Brockville, ON (photo #13a)Joshua Gilroy and his wife Annie Simpson, Dukelows Photography, Brockville, ON (photo #13b)
Charlie, Lodemia, Willie Elliott and Annie Latimer, (photo #14a)Reverse Side (photo #14b)
Charlie, Lodemia, Willie Elliott and Annie Latimer, (photo #14c)
Lytle James Latimer, R&M Dukelows Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #15a)Reverse Side (photo #15b)
Lytle James Latimer, R&M Dukelows Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #15c)
Dave and Lizzie Latimer, D.E.Pelton Photography, Kemptville, ON (photo #16a)Dave and Lizzie Latimer, D.E.Pelton Photography, Kemptville, ON (photo #16b)
Dick and Hattie Latimer, R.H. Gamble Artist, Brockville, ON (photo #17a)Reverse side (photo #17b)
Dick and Hattie Latimer, R.H. Gamble Artist, Brockville, ON (photo #17c)
Dick Latimer, Wallis Photographers, Ottawa, ON (photo #18a)Dick Latimer, Wallis Photographers, Ottawa, ON (photo #18b)
Hugh Latimer and his wife Sarah Boyd, Farnell Studio, N. Augusta, ON (photo #19a)Hugh Latimer and his wife Sarah Boyd, Farnell Studio, N. Augusta, ON (photo #19b)
Jimmy Latimer, Hathaway & Jarvis Studio, Ottawa, ON (photo #20a)Jimmy Latimer, Hathaway & Jarvis Studio, Ottawa, ON (photo #20b)
Robert John Scott, Jarvis Photo, Ottawa, ON (photo #21a)Robert John Scott, Jarvis Photo, Ottawa, ON (photo #21b)
Unknown, Murray’s Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #22a)Unknown, Murray’s Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #22b)
Unknown, R.H.Gamble Artist, Brockville, ON (photo #23a)Unknown, R.H.Gamble Artist, Brockville, ON (photo #23b)
Unknown, Brock and Co., Photographer, Brandon, Man. (photo #30a)Unknown, Brock and Co., Photographer, Brandon, Man. (photo #30b)
Unknown, Central Art Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #31a)Unknown, Central Art Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #31b)
Unknown, Dick Lessid Studio, New York (photo #32A)Unknown, Dick Lessid Studio, New York (photo #32b)
Unknown, Dukelows Photography, Brockville, ON (photo #33A)Reverse Side (photo #33b)
Unknown, Dukelows Photography, Brockville, ON (photo #33c)
Gelatin Silver Prints vs Albumen Prints
Early 1900’s gelatin-silver prints are often mistaken for albumen prints. Early gelatin silver prints often have an albumen-like sepia tone and can be mounted to a cardboard backing. Except for some early circa 1890’s examples, the gelatin-silver print is identified, as the paper fibers in the image cannot be seen under the microscope.
If the photograph is dated to the early 1900’s by the image subject or mount style, the photograph probably is gelatin-silver, not albumen.
In the 1890’s, albumen prints and gelatin prints were roughly about equal in popularity.
Many gelatin silver photographs have stark black and white images, distinct to the sepia tones of an albumen print.
Gelatin silver prints with white borders usually date from the 1910’s and later. Before this, the photos almost always had full bleed images.
We believe the following photographs to be Gelatin Silver Prints.
Edwin Benson Boyd, 16 months, Fornel Studio, North Augusta, ON (photo #34a)Edwin Benson Boyd, 16 months, Fornel Studio, North Augusta, ON (photo #34b)
Thomas Boyd, Frank Hicks, Wilfred Boyd, Trickey Studio, Gananoque, ON (photo #35A)Thomas Boyd, Frank Hicks, Wilfred Boyd, Trickey Studio, Gananoque, ON (photo #35b)
Glen Buell Family Gathering (photo #36a)
Glen Buell Gathering
L-R: Roy Scott; Lytle James Latimer; Hazel Latimer (married Coon); Grandma Margaret Scott (nee Dixie); Joshua Gilroy; Sarah Boyd; Deborah Adella Latimer (nee Scott) ; Hugh Latimer, Unknown; Sarah Latimer (nee Boyd); Becky Gilroy; Hattie Latimer (Harriet S. Mott) wife of Richard Latimer; George Boyd; Small child in front with doll is not identified
Glen Buell Family Gathering (photo #36b)
Irene Hickey, Paige Studio, Gananoque, ON (photo #37a)Irene Hickey, Paige Studio, Gananoque, ON (photo #37b)
Deborah Adella Latimer nee Scott, Murray & Sons Photography, Brockville, ON (photo #38a)Deborah Adella Latimer nee Scott, Murray & Sons Photography, Brockville, ON (photo #38b)
Bob Latimer, (photo #39)
Hazel and Everetts Latimer, Dunn Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #40a)Hazel and Everetts Latimer, Dunn Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #40b)
Ella Phelps nee Halliday, mother of Gerald and Lorene (photo #41a)Ella Phelps nee Halliday, mother of Gerald and Lorene (photo #41b)
Grandmother Scott and Roy at the front door of their house (photo #43a)Grandmother Scott and Roy at the front door of their house (photo #43b)
Bernice Talpin married Harold Percival (photo #44a)Bernice Talpin married Harold Percival (photo #44b)
Unknown, Bryant’s Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #45a)Unknown, Bryant’s Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #45b)
Hannah Wright, Pittaway Photography, Ottawa, ON (photo #46a)Hannah Wright, Pittaway Photography, Ottawa, ON (photo #46b)
Minnie Wright, Pittaway Photography, Ottawa, ON (photo 47a)Minnie Wright, Pittaway Photography, Ottawa, ON (photo 47b)
Scott Homestead at Glenn Buell (photo #48)
Scott Homestead at Glenn Buell: Standing on top of porch- Eric Dobbs; L-R: Andy Pepper (a neighbour), Deborah Adella Scott, Grandmother and Grandfather Scott; Roy Scott; Kneeling in front with a dog is Anne Eliza Scott who married a Percival
The Latimer Collection contains many old family photographs all taken in different photography mediums. Most of the photographs have names, but unfortunately some do not. We have posted all of them in hopes that someone will be able to identify them.
Every photograph will have some connection to the Latimer Family. We have been able to clean up most of the photographs and will show you both the before and after of those photographs.
Surnames found in the photographs are: Anier; Boyd; Davenport; Davis; Dixie; Latimer; Moffat; Percival; Phillips; Tennant; Towriso; Wright.
The Ambrotype Photograph
The ambrotype process is a photographic process that creates a positive photographic image on a sheet of glass using the wet plate collodion process. It was invented by Frederick Scott Archer in the early 1850s, then patented in 1854 by James Ambrose Cutting of Boston, in the United States.
During the 1860’s it was superseded by the tintype, a similar photograph on thin black laquered iron.
The Ambrotype is a reverse image of the subject.
Hugh Latimer and his sister Hanna Latimer who married Christopher C Wright (photo #1A)
A tintype, also known as a melainotype or ferrotype, is a photograph made by creating a direct positive on a thin sheet of metal (iron) coated with a dark lacquer or enamel and used as the support for the photographic emulsion. Tintypes enjoyed their widest use during the 1860s and 1870s, but lesser use of the medium persisted into the early 20th century.
Tom and Roy Dixie (l-r) (photo #3A)Tom and Roy Dixie (L-R) (photo #3B)
Everetts Latimer (son of Richard C. Latimer) (photo #4A)Everetts Latimer (son of Richard C. Latimer) (photo #4B)
Jim Latimer (photo #5A)Jim Latimer (photo #5B)
Richard Latimer (photo #6A)Richard Latimer (photo #6B)
Refers to any method of manually adding colour to a black and white photograph, generally either to heighten the realism of the photograph or for artistic purposes. Hand-colouring is also known as hand painting or over-painting.
Typically watercolours, oils, crayons or pastels are applied to the image surface. Hand-coloured photographs were most popular in the mid to late 19th century before the invention of colour photography.
Great Great Grandparents of Anne and Gladys Latimer, The Boyds (photo #15a)Great Great Grandparents of Anne and Gladys Latimer The Boyds (Photo #15B)
Hugh Latimer and Sarah Boyd c1875 (photo #16)
Deborah Adella Latimer nee Scott c1899 (photo #17)
Carte de Visite
The carte de visite (French for Visiting Card) was a type of small photograph which was patented in Paris in 1854. It was usually made of an albumen print, which was a thin paper photograph mounted on a thicker paper card. The size of a carte de visite is 2.125” X 3.5” mounted on a card.
Each photograph was the size of a visiting card, and such photograph cards were traded among friends and visitors. Albums for the collection and display of cards became a common fixture in Victorian parlours. The immense popularity of these card photographs led to the publication and collection of photographs of prominent persons.
By the early 1870s, carte de visites were supplanted by “Cabinet Cards”.
Anier Family, Beach’s Studio, Lowville, NY (photo #18a)Reverse of card (photo #18b)Anier Family, Beach’s Studio, Lowville, NY (photo #18c)
Billy Boyd, AC McIntyre Studios, Brockville, ON (Photo #19a)Reserve of card (photo 19b)
Billy Boyd, AC McIntye Studios, Brockville, ON (photo #19c)
George Boyd, A.C. McIntyre & Co., Brockville ON (photo # 20a)Reverse of photo (photo #20b)
George Boyd, A.C. McIntyre & Co., Brockville, ON (photo #20c)
Bryce Boyd, son of Robert Boyd, R.H.Gamble Artist, Brockville, ON (photo#21a)Bryce Boyd, son of Robert Boyd, (photo #21b)
Bob Boyd, G.B.Murray Photographer, Brockville, ON (photo#22a)Reverse of photo (photo #22b)
Bob Boyd, G.B.Murray Photographer, Brockville ON (photo #22c)
Grandmother Boyd, A.C.McIntyre Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #23a)Grandmother Boyd, A.C.McIntyre Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #23b)
Julian & Benson Boyd, sons of Bob Boyd, R.H. Gamble Artist, Brockville, ON (photo #24a)Julian & Benson Boyd, sons of Bob Boyd, R.H. Gamble Artists, Brockville, ON (photo #24b)
Robert Boyd and his wife, parents of Sarah Boyd, G.B. Murray Photographer, Brockville, ON (photo #25a)Reverse of photo (photo #25b)
Robert Boyd and his wife, G.B. Murray Photographer, Brockville, ON (photo #25c)
Robert Boyd, A.C.McIntyre Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #26a)Robert Boyd, A.C. McIntyre Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #26b)
Thomas Boyd, G.B. Murray Int’l Gallery, Brockville, ON (photo #27a)Reverse side (photo #27b)
Thomas Boyd, G.B. Murray, Int’l. Gallery, Brockville, ON (photo #27c)
Alice Davenport, Feb 1880, C.A. Winsor Photographer, Galesburg, Illinois (photo #28a)Reverse side (photo #28b)
Alice Davenport, Feb 1880, C.A. Winsor Photographer, Galesburg, Illinois (photo#28c)
Alice V. Davenport, Feb. 1885, Clark Studio, Mendota, Ill, (photo#29a)Reverse side (photo #29b)
Alice V. Davenport, Feb. 1885, Clark Studio, Mendota, Ill, (photo #29c)
Alice Davenport, J.W. Clark Studio, Mendota, Ill (photo #30a)Alice Davenport, J.W.Clark Studio, Mendota, Ill. (photo #30B)
Margaret Davenport, (Phillips) W. Blakeslee Studio, Mendota, Ill. (photo #31a)Reverse side (photo #31b)
Margaret Davenport, (Phillips),W. Blakeslee Studio, Mendota, Ill. (photo #31c)
Margary P. Davenport, Jan. 1881, J.L. Gurrad Photographer, Mendota, Ill. (photo #32a)Reverse side (photo #32b)
Margary P. Davenport, Jan. 1881, J.L. Gurrad Photographer, Mendota, Ill. (photo #32c)
Nellie M. Davenport, W. Blakeslee Photographer, Mendota, Ill. (photo #33a)Reverse side (photo #33b)
Nellie M. Davenport, W. Blakeslee Photographer, Mendota, Ill. (photo #33c)
William Davenport, W. Blakeslee Photographer, Mendota, Ill. (photo #34a)Reverse side (photo #34b)
William Davenport, W. Blakeslee Photographer, Mendota, Ill. (photo #34c)
Elyah, Mary Jane & Susie Davis, N. Johnston Photographer, Kemptville, ON (photo #35a)Reverse side (photo #35b)
Elyah, Mary Jane & Susie, N.Johnston Photographer, Kemptville, ON (photo #35c)
Mary Jane Davis, McIntyre Studio, Brockville, ON (photo #36a)Mary Jane Davis, McIntyre Studio, Brockville, (photo#36b)
Charlie Latimer, N.Johnston Photographer, Kemptville, ON (photo #37a)Reverse side (photo #37b)
Charlie Latimer, N.Johnston Photographer, Kemptville, ON (photo #37c)
The Latimer / Nyland Family have been kind enough to donate many of the photos from which we have been able to give you a glimpse into their life and past family history. Unfortunately the names of some people have been lost to history.
Family Portrait taken in December 1942
The Latimer Family (photo #1)
This photo shows the four members of the Latimer Family, Deborah Adella, age 66; Anne Marion, age 23; Nina Gladys, age 35 and Lytle James age 70
Deborah Adella was born on September 13, 1876 on the Scott Homestead near Addison, Ontario to her parents Able Scott and Margaret Dixie.
Lytle James was born on September 13, 1872 in Glen Buell, Ontario to his parents Hugh Latimer and Sarah Boyd.
Adella and L. James were married on January 8th 1902
The front of their wedding invitation (photo #2)The inside of the wedding invitation (photo no.2)
Wedding Portrait of Adella and L. James Latimer, 1902 (photo#3)
The wedding announcement as it appeared in the newspapers of the day (photo #4)
In 1928 Lytle James and Adella sold their farm near Lyn and moved to a house and farm along Number 2 Highway, just west of Brockville, ON
Poster for Latimer Farm Sale (photo #5)
Cedarholm Cabins
While living on the north side of Highway 2, L. James and Adella established and ran a “Tourist Cabin” business, which included a small store and gas pumps.
Cedarholm Cabins, business card (photo #6)
Adella and L. James in front of one of the cabins, September 19, 1936 (photo #7)
Cedarholm Cabins, located across and a little west of Fernbank Road (photo#8)
Adella and Lytle James at the counter of their small store (photo#9)(photo #10)(photo #11)(photo #12)(photo #13)(photo #14)(photo #15)(photo #16)Lytle James at the gas pump (photo #17)Lytle James at the gas pump (photo #18)
The Latimer sisters, Nina Gladys and Anne Marion
Nina Gladys, known as Gladys, was the older of the two girls born on Tuesday, June 11th, 1907
Anna Marion, known as Anne, was the younger sister born on Monday February 17th, 1919
A brother Hugh Scott Latimer was born in 1912, but died within a year.
Gladys holding her baby sister Anne on her lap 1919 (photo #19)
Grandma Scott holding Anna (photo #20)Gladys with Anne on her lap 1919 (Photo #21)
Anne Marion Latimer (photo #22)Anne, Adella and L. James at their home on Feb. 17, 1929 (photo #23)
Anne on the front porch (photo #24)Anne Latimer with her dog named Pat (photo #25)Grandma Margaret Scott with her grandchildren, L-R: Anne; Della, Eric and Helen (Photo #26)
Anne bringing home the Christmas tree (photo #27)
L-R Gladys, Adella, L. James, Anne Latimer (Photo #28)Adella and her daughter Gladys (photo #29)
Gladys with her parents Adella and Lytle James Latimer (Photo#37)
Anne graduated from Queens University in Kingston, Ontario in 1940 with a Bachelor of Arts. She continued on to the University of Toronto and in 1941 graduated with a Bachelor of Library Science degree.
Anne was a leader in developing and providing library services across Ontario and Nova Scotia. She retired in 1984 from the Cornwall Library.
Queens Univ. graduation photo 1940 (photo #38)Univ. of Toronto Bachelor of Library Science Degree 1941 (photo #39)
Essex County Library Co-Operative, Anne on the left (#39a)Anne Marion Nyland (nee Latimer) (photo #39c)Anne Marion Latimer (photo #39b)
On July 29, 1961 Anne Latimer married Herman Nyland, a widower with three children. The wedding took place in a small church at Long Pond, Nova Scotia. They lived happily together for the next 48 years until 2009 when Herman passed away.
Wedding invitation for Anne and Herman, July 29, 1961 (photo #40)L-R Herman Nyland, Anne, Gladys and Adella after the wedding (photo #40a)Adella Latimer and her daughter Anne Nyland (photo #40b)
Long Pond United Church (photo 40c)
Deborah Adella Scott and Lytle James Latimer
Roy Scott and his sister Deborah Adella Scott (photo #41)Deborah Adella Latimer (Scott) (photo #42)
Deborah Adella Latimer (Scott) 1876-1976 (Photo #43)Lytle James Latimer (Photo #44a)Reverse of photo which was a Cabinet Card by Dukelow Studio, Brockville (Photo #44b)
Lytle James Latimer 1872-1961 (photo #44c)L. James Latimer (photo #45)L. James Latimer (photo #46)L. James Latimer working in hisgarden (photo #47)
The Pioneer Era of Post Cards: On June 1, 1871, Canada issued a pre-stamped, picture less post card. It was called a postal stationery card and was sold for one cent at the post office. The cost included both the card and the delivery to any address within the Dominion.
According to the 1871 Department Order No. 7 which authorized the government printed post card “The front or stamped side of the card is to be used for the address only, There must be nothing else either written or printed upon it.” And “On the other or reverse side, any communication whether of the nature of a letter or otherwise, may be written or printed.”
Postal Stationery Cards were used for business purposes to make appointments, confirm orders and arrange deliveries.
On December 9, 1897 the Post Office announced that “designs, illustrations, portraits, sketches or other forms of advertisement may be engraved, lithographed, printed, etc., on the ‘address’ side of the one-cent Post Card.”
The Private Mailing Card: 1898 marked the end of the Pioneer Era and the beginning of the Private Mailing Card (PMC). Again, only the address was allowed to be written on the stamp side, and space was left around the image for any message from the sender.
Also found on many post cards was “Postal Card – Carte Postale” which indicated it was allowed to enter the international mail system.
Written in English and French on the stamp side of the postal card:
“THE ADDRESS ONLY TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE.”
The Divided Back: In December 1903 one of the most important changes in Canadian post card history occurred. The Official Postal Guide announced “The department has authorized…that a space may be reserved for communication on the face of the cards to the left of the address… This space must be marked off from the address section by a vertical line…”
One of the first penny post cards
1915 post card used by the city of CalgaryBack of the City of Calgary post card showing electric charges
Advertising was another use of the early post cards
Postcards were a chance to share special experiences and pictures with friends and family back home. A way to say we’re here and this is what we are seeing and doing.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who served shared with their family and friends back home.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
Zavikon Island, 1000 Islands CanadaView from Echo Lodge
Whiskey IslandThe ShadowThe Rocks from Needles EyeZivakon Island- it has been said that the house is in Canada and the smaller Island is in the United States, but the truth is that both are in CanadaView in the NarrowsThe Rift, entrance to Lake of Isles, Boundary between Canada and the U.S.The Rift, entrance to Lake of IslesThe Narrows between Murray and Wellsley Islands
R & O Navigation Co’s Steamer KingstonThe NarrowsThe Canadian Channel
Sugar IslandView in the Narrows
The Narrows
Steamer Brockville, near FernbankSteamer Kingston passing Heart IslandSteamer Brockville passing through Swift Waters
Skydeck in the 1000 IslandsNeedles EyeOriental Isle.The mouth of Jones Creek at the St. LawrenceTour Boat and the Canadian Span of the 1000 Island BridgeMadawaska Island
The International RiftThe Shadow in the Lost Channel
The Bridge over the International Rift between Canada and the United States
The Mississqua passing Picnic IslandHopewell Hall, Alexandria Bay, NYHeart Island
Hart IslandReligious Services at Half Moon Bay“Eventide” Lake of IslesHalfmoon BayView from Devils OvenDevil’s Hole IslandDashwood Island
Dark IslandDark Island
Chimney IslandDark IslandButternut Bay, OntarioBuffalo Rock in the International RiftCedar Island
Boldt CastleBoldt Castle
Benson’s RiftAmong the 1000 IslandsView from Alexandria Bay, NYAlexandria Bay, NYAmong the 1000 IslandsAmong the 1000 IslandsCanadian Span of the 1000 Island BridgeThousand Islands Yacht Club, Alexandria Bay, NYLife on the RiverView among the IslandsThe Canadian Span of the 1000 Islands BridgeCanadian Span of the 1000 Islands Bridge
These photos came from a photo album of the John Johnston Family. Fortunately we know the names, dates and some background history of this family. This is not always the case as most photos come to us lacking this very basic information.
John Johnston was born in Elizabethtown Township to Patrick Johnston (abt 1822-1892) and Louisa Bell Knox (1823-1911). John’s parents were immigrants from Antrim, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Patrick and Louisa met each other here in Upper Canada, married and raised a family of 9 children. There were 6 boys and 3 girls. John was the youngest of the family. Patrick and Louisa raised their family in a small log house just west of Elizabethtown, that is now Brockville, near Grant’s Creek.
John was a stone mason by trade, working at the Cemetery Works and later on his own as a contractor. Some of his work can still be seen in and around the Lyn and Brockville area. In 1887 John bought a small 75 acre farm located on the Lyn Road, onto which he moved with his parents Patrick and Louisa. In 1891 John married Lilly Bell Patterson who was at the time working at the Ontario Glove Works in Brockville. Lilly Bell was orphaned at a very early age, and raised by her grandparents Thomas Haffie (1813-1891) and Jane Manary (1823-1899) in Mallorytown.
John and his new bride Lilly would spend the rest of their lives living and raising their family in the house that John had purchased on the Lyn Road. They raised four daughters in that house. The oldest Edith was born in 1892 and the youngest Irene was born in 1908.
John would farm his land, raising cows for milk, chickens for their eggs, and had a vegetable garden that his wife looked after. He used this to supplement his income working as a stone mason. Lilly Bell would take her eggs and butter into Brockville to sell or trade at the local grocery stores, as was customary in that time.
During their life they lived through two World Wars and the Great Depression. They would see the arrival of electricity and with it eventually came the radio. They would go from horse drawn carriages to the automobile; they would see the decline of the Village of Lyn and the growth of the Town of Brockville, as it prospered along the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
John was born in 1866 and died in 1950. His wife Lilly Belle was born in 1869 and died in 1946.
Here now are the photos that we have of this family as they grew and lived their lives. A brief rare glimpse into their family history.
Patrick Johnston abt 1822-1892 born in Antrim, BelfastLouisa Bell Knox 1823-1911 born in Antrim, Belfast
John purchased this house in 1887. He added a front porch and back kitchen and woodshed.
Back of house with summer kitchen and wood shed added
Front of house before the porch was addedMortgage on the farm house and property dated Sept 30th, 1887
Johnston Home c1935
Wedding photo of Lilly Bell and John Johnston taken in 1891
Lilly Bell and her mother Jane Patterson (nee Haffie), her father had passed away when this tintype was taken, and her mother would die soon afterwards.Lilly Bell Patterson taken around 1879 at age 10
L. deCarle Cemetery Works located on Hwy 2 east of the old Protestant Cemetery. John is the tall man in the centre of the photo
John in later years working as a Stone MasonJohn Johnston, Stone Mason
The Ontario Glove Works in 1893, located at the foot of Broad Street, Brockville, where Lilly worked
John clearing his land late 1800’s. The small boy is unknownJohn clearing his land in the late 1800’s. The small boy next to him is unknown
The Johnston Family abt. 1900. L-R standing Edith and Florence, seated Gertrude and their mother Lilly Bell
Lilly and her youngest daughter Irene photo taken in 1910Irene Johnston abt 1914
Irene attended the Rock School located on Hwy No. 2 just west of the Cemetery. This photo was taken around 1921Irene circled in red
Edith Johnston, the oldest of the four sisters (1892-1979) studied nursing and moved to New York CityGertrude Johnston (1894-1938) became a nurse and practiced in Montreal
Florence Johnston (1896-1994) married and lived her entire life in Brockville
Irene Johnston (1908-1998) the youngest moved to New York City to live with her sister Edith and went to Secretarial School
In this photo, Edith was married and her son Jack is the boy in this photo. L-R Gertrude, Edith, Jack and Irene
L-R Edith, Gertrude, Florence, Irene and Edith’s son Jack
Edith’s husband Valentine V. Bourke, M.D. (1885-1968) served in WW I in the Army Medical Corp. After the war he practiced medicine in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn.Gertrude’s husband Andrew Salomnson (1887-1934) born in Sweden, immigrated to Canada, served in the Canadian Armed Forces in WW I. He was gassed and died from this in 1934.
Florence (1896-1994) married Horace Fairbourn (1899-1989) and had three children L-R Jack, Gertrude and Jean. Horace worked as the CPR Agent in Brockville
Irene (1908-1998) the youngest married Joe an accountant in 1934 and lived in Brooklyn, NY close to her sister Edith.John farming next to the CNR tracks in Elizabethtown, OntarioJohn Johnston standing next to his team of horses
Thrashing Wheat on the Johnston farmThrashing wheat on the Johnston Farm
Lilly in her later years feeding her chickens
One of John’s horses next to his barnAnother of John’s horses next to his barn
Irene’s husband Joe with two of John’s horsesFlorence’s daughter Gertrude with one of John’s cowsJohn’s additional barns located just north of the CNR tracks
John Johnston in the middle with his two sons-in-law, Horace (Left) and Joe (right)
The Johnston Family L-R: Gertrude, Edith, John, Lilly, Irene, Florence, Horace and standing in front is Edith’s son Jack Bourke
Lilly and John in their later years:
Lilly and her daughter IreneLilly Bell JohnstonLilly Bell Johnston
John and Lilly JohnstonJohn and Lilly Johnston
In 1941 John and Lilly celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary
John and Lilly are buried in Oakland Cemetery, just west of Brockville.
The Billings Families were prominent in the village of Lyn. Water and his sister grew up on a house on the Lyn Road, which is now across from Burnbrae Farms and part of their property. Murray Billings was a cousin of Walter’s and operated a new and used car sales business in Lyn. Walter wrote of his growing up in and around the village, his stories are featured on our website under “Stories by Walter Billings”.
These are photos we have that were donated by the Billing’s Family. Some photos don’t have names, if you know who they are, please email us and let us know.
We also have included additional photos of the Howard Family, Moorehead Family and Wright Family.
For a complete history of the Billings Family you can find a book on-line that will give you all this information at:
Walter and Bessie Billings at their cottage at Five Mile Light
Billings Cottage at Five Mile Light
Bishop/ Billings General Store, Main St. Lyn.
Mary Dunster in front of Billings Grocery Store
Walter standing next to his car in front of his storeIn front of the store in winter
Alice Leeder with her bicycle in front of Billings Motors, Main Street, Lyn
Billings Car LotBillings Car LotBillings Car LotBillings Car LotBillings Car LotBillings Car Lot
Family Photographs
Photo taken in 1911
Photo taken in 1914
Blanch Howard and Winfred Wrightphoto dated 1920Bruce Howard
Winfred WrightDora (Isadora) Billings
Nellie, Marry and Bertha Billings
Kilborn and Billings Families
Nellie, Mary and Bertha Billings c1940Mary Billings
Home of Dr, Elkanah Billings on what was known then as the Chemical Road. The building is now the clubhouse for the Highland Golf Course
Billings, Ira & Ida-Home on Lyn Rd
Ira BillingsUnknown Photo #1Unknown Photo # 2
Unknown Photo #3
Unknown Photo #4Unknown Photo #5Unknown Photo #6
Unknown Photo #7
Unknown Photo #9 Unknown Photo #8
Unknown Photo #10Unknown Group on Road RollerUnknown woman in front of car
Murray Billings and his carOne of Murray’s cars
One of Murray’s CarsOne of Murray’s cars
One of Murray’s carsOne of Murray’s Cars
Murray Billing’s 1917 Buick, now on display at the Automotive Museum in Oshawa, Ontario
Recent Photo Additions
The woman in the photo is Mildred Wright (born Greer), daughter of Andrew Greer and Artimitia Greer (born Billings) Mildred Wright is buried with Ormand Wright at Bissell Cemetery on Algonquin road; but her parents are buried in Howard’s Cemetery. L-R in the photo are Mildred, standing in the back twins Ronald and Arnold, in the front are Della and Mariana, and on the right the father Ormand.
Postcards were a chance for people to send “best wishes” for special occasions to their family and friends, or just to keep in touch. The postage on these cards was cheaper than a letter and the cost of the card less than that of an actual birthday card as we know them today.
It was a way to stay in tough with friends and family and sometimes send an occasional bit of humour through the mail. These postcards give us a very accurate snapshot of the humour and attitudes of the people of that time, they give us a look into what daily life was like.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who sent these to their family and friends back home.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
Birthday
A Happy Birthday to YouBirthday GreetingsHearty Birthday GreetingsBirthday GreetingsA Happy BirthdayA Happy BirthdayBest WishesBirthday GreetingsAccept all good wishesBest Birthday WishesBirthday GreetingsBest WishesAll good wishes for a bright and happy furureA Birthday Wish – I greet you with an earnest wish; May happy days be thine, May every birthday bring you joy, So runs this wish of mineGreetings- With loving Thoughts and Best Wishes on your BirthdayWishing you a joyous Birthday- Like the birds song to the flower, Like the blossom to the spray, Like the sunshine to the flower, May Heaven’s smile gleam on your way
Humorous
I wish I had a fellowReady for the nextHappy dreams of long agoWell, you have a nice old mess of it !This is the year the girls propose, give me a ring instead of a roseThe Daily NewsI regret that a large gathering at my rooms, quite a swell affair, prevents my accepting your kind invitation“Sunshine of St. Eulalie was she called; for that was the sunshine Which, as the farmers believed, would load their orchards with apples”- Longfellow’s EvaangelineWhen a girl puts on a man’s hat, it’s a sign she wants to kiss him.You make me laughI don’t mind being held by the right oneAm detained. Position very awkward.Am busy looking into matters here – ” Full line of peek a boo waists and open work stockings”Take oh take my loving heart, And let us as a pear departTake me on trial, in Brockville , Ont.A ThtoughbredHappy DaysI never get tired boosting for “Greenbush” It’s sure a swell placeJoy Riding at Alexandria Bay N.Y.Something doin’ in New DublinSaid the old fat Rooster, To the little Brown Hen: “You haven’t laid an egg since the Lord knows when” Said the little Brown Hen to the old fat Rooster: “You don’t come around as often as you used ter”
Postcards were a chance for people to send “best wishes” for special occasions to their family and friends, or just to keep in touch. The postage on these cards was cheaper than a letter and the cost of the card less than that of an actual birthday or Christmas card as we know them today.
It was a way to stay in tough with friends and family and sometimes send an occasional bit of humour through the mail. These postcards give us a very accurate snapshot of the humour and attitudes of the people of that time, they give us a look into what daily life was like.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who sent these to their family and friends back home.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
Happy New Year
A bright and happy New YearA Joyous New YearA Happy New Year- To enjoy happy memories off time past- to delight in lovely visions of Future and to Live joyfully in the present.May you get your full share of Good Things this festive seasonA Happy New Year- May it be the best one yet, with many more to comeA Happy New YearA Happy New YearA Happy New YearNew Year Once AgainA Happy New Year
If next year brings all the gladness, That I hope you may receive, You will have no time for sadness, Nor remember how to grieve
Valentines Day
A Token of LoveThis message is for you my dear- Your looking glass will make it clear
True Love, Sweet Heart, To My ValentineA Hearts Taken – To my ValentineA Loving ThoughtValentine Greetings- Wont you swap your heart for mine, and be my little Valentine
Valentine Greetings – When Cupid plays his little tricks, And fills with love divine, I find my heart is in a fix, So be my Valentine
My Valentine Puzzle – My name is not Maud, Mag nor Sue., But here is just what I will do- Just guess who sent this, And I’ll give you a kiss- If one’s not sufficient- take two
St. Patrick’s Day
A flower of more pretentious worth, Can not be more plainly tell, The triple faith I have in thee, Thou Shamrock of the dell
Easter
Happy EastertideA Joyous EasterA Happy EastertideEaster Greetings – Just an Easter greeting true, Because of my regard for you.Easter GreetingsEaster Greetings
May Yours be a Happy EasterA Happy Eastertide – Like the sunshine after the rain, Easter gladness comes again, The risen Lord with your abide, And bless for you this EastertideA Joyful Easter – While the sunshine and the dew, Draw up from the earth its flowers anew, May the sun of Easter Love, Draw our hearts to Heaven above.A Joyous EasterA Joyful EastertideHappy EasterEaster GreetingsEaster GreetingsMay Easter Joys be with youA Happy Easter – Earth awakes to the Easter music, Her Bosom with praise overflows, The Forest breaks forth into singing, For the desert has bloomed as the roseEaster Joys be Thine – With all my heart, I wish for thee, A time of resurrection power, Oh, may thy life forever be, As sweet and pure as Easter flowerEaster Happiness – May all that is fairest and truest and best, Be given to thee of the king, May love, in its perfect completeness of rest, To thee Easter happiness bringA Happy EasterA Joyous EasterEaster Greetings- The happiest moments of my life I spend sending Easter greetings to my friends
Best Easter WishesBest WishesHappy EastertideEaster GreetingsA Happy EasterGod bless Easter MorningJoyous EasterEaster Blessings – God bless thee at this time of flowers, When balmy breezes move, God bless thee through life’s changing hours, With whispers of his loveEastertide- The wild flowers sweetly greet you
Easter Wishes
Thanksgiving
Cordial Thanksgiving GreetingsGood Wishes for Thanksgiving DayThanksgiving DayWishing you a Happy ThanksgivingThanksgiving DayI am coming for Thanksgiving, Just that alone makes life worth living
Halloween
HolloweenA Jolly HalloweenThe highest expectations for Halloween
Unfortunately here we have another photo album without any names or dates attached to the pictures. Some of them can be identified by the background, and others can be dated by the clothing styles. The album was in the possession of the Lee Family, and we do know from other named photos that the Lee Family was friends with Anson McNish.
If you recognize anyone in these photos please let us know who they are.
Eastern Hospital, Brockville, Ontario- Postcard from 1911
Nurses at the Eastern Ontario Psychiatric Hospital #1Nurses and Staff on the Hospital Grounds #2Nurses and Staff on one of the Hospital Buildings steps #3Nurses and Staff from the hospital #4Interior in one of the hospital buildings #5Dining Room in one of the hospital buildings #8A nursing sister #6A nursing sister #7Sisters ? #9
# 10#11# 12
# 13# 14# 15
# 16# 17# 18# 19
Katie # 20In the garden # 20
In the Garden # 21In the garden # 22In the garden # 23In the garden # 24In the Garden # 25Wedding Photos taken in the garden # 26
In the Garden # 27
Taken along King Street, Brockville # 28
The Children
# 29# 30# 31
# 32
# 33# 35
# 34# 36# 38# 37
# 41
# 39
# 40# 43# 42# 45# 44# 47
# 48
# 46# 49
# 50
Jas. Bolger’s Groceries, unknown location # 51
# 52# 53# 54# 56
# 55
# 57# 58# 59# 60# 61
# 62
# 63
# 65# 66# 67# 68# 69
# 70# 71
Parade on King St. Brockville looking at Court House Square # 72
Summer camp along the river # 73
A hunting Cabin # 74
Bathing # 75# 76# 77
# 78# 79# 80
Using an ax # 81
An Old Stage Coach # 82
On the St Lawrence in front of the Reynolds Coal Dock, west end # 83
Steamer St. Lawrence passing the Brockville Water Works, east end of Brockville # 84
Photos taken from the Dunster Family Album. Unfortunately some photos had no name or date on them, if you recognize anyone, please let us know. The majority of photos date from the late 1940’s to early 1950’s.
Brockville Cadet Parade 1950 #1Brockville Cadet Parade 1950 #2Brockville Cadet Parade in front of BCI on Pearl St. #3Brockvile Cadet Parade 11950 #4Brocivlle Cadet Parade on Pearl St. E. 1950 #5Brockville Cadet Parade 1950 on Pearl St. #6Brockville Girls Cadets 1950 #7Brockville Girls Cadets on King St. E 1950 #8In formaation on Court House Green 1950 #8Brockville Girls Cadets on Court House Green 1950 #9Counties Court House in the background 1950 #10Unknown Cadet on King St. next to Fullerton’s Drug Store 1950 #11Unknown Cadet 1950 #12
Nursing student in front of Comstock Building, Brockville #13Nursing Student in front of Nurses residence, Comstock Building, Brockville #14Nursing Student in front of Comstock Residence #15Colleen and Helen on the Lyn Pond 1950 St. John Hall in the background #16
Hattie Dickey, Main Street Lyn #17Elery Edgeley on the Lyn Mill Pond 1949 #18Keith McCrady skating on the Lyn Pond 1949 #19Harry McCrady skating on the Lyn Pond 1949 #20Mrs. Sager, Lyn 1949 #21Uknown standing in front of Coons Bakery, Main Street Lyn #22Three unknown girls #23Four unknown children #24Unknown Children #25Unkown on King St W. Brockville with Buell Street in the background #26Unknown in front of house #27Unknown on lawn chair #28Unknown in front of car #30Unknown next to car #29Mary Dunster #31Sam Dunster, WW II #32Frank and Mary Dunster #33Frank Dunster #35Samuel Dunster WW I #34Sam Dunster at the Brockville Railroad station #37Harold and Frank Dunster 1947 #36Mary Dunster and Mary Kilmury at the Lyn Pond #38San Dunster on right, Camp Barriefield 1916 #40Group of unknown soldiers #39
Postcards were a popular way to send Christmas greetings. A chance to connect with old friends. Postcards were a very inexpensive way to send these special greetings.
By looking at the cards we can see how the various images of these holidays changed over time.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who sent these to their family and friends back home.
If you have been to any of these places, here’s your chance to see what it used to look like.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
Christmas
With fondest XMAS GreetingsMay peace and goodwill Your Christmas stocking fill.May your Christmas be Happy – Christmas Thy Royalty we own, But do not dread thee crowned,When majesty shines from thy throne, Great joy it brings aroundMay Christmas bring in goodly measure, The very things your heart would treasureChristmas Tidings – All joys combine to make your Christmas a happy oneA Merry ChristmasA Merry ChristmasGreetings- With all kind thoughts and wishes for Christmas tideIf my sincere wish is granted Christmas will be filled with happiness for youWith best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearDec 25th – Yours and Mine at Christmas TimeGreetings to you on this Christmas DayChristmas is HereA Christmas BlessingA Merry ChristmasMerry ChristmasAll that will make you happy and gay, I hope will be yours on Christmas DayA Merry ChristmasA Joyous ChristmasChristmas GreetingsA Happy Christmas – As merry as the day is long. This Christmas be to you and yoursLoving Christmas TokenWith the Sincerest Good Wishes for your health and happiness- Christmas GreetingChristmas WishesChristmas GreetingsA Happy ChristmasA Merry Christmas – Dec 25thHearty Christmas GreetingXmas GreetingA Joyous ChristmasA Merry ChristmasA Merry ChristmasA Merry Christmas to AllA Merry ChristmasA Joyful Christmas‘Dec 1895A Joyous ChristmasMy times are in Thy Hand
A Happy ChristmasLittle Granny, three years old. With your glasses and your cap. What is that big book you hold. Resting on your aproned lap? If it is, from end to end, Full of bright things- nothing hard, It is like the wish I send, To the one who has this card!A Christmas GreetingChristmas Cheer – Let all the world rejoice to day And happiness be yours alwaysA Merry ChristmasWith Best Christmas WishesLoving Christmas WishesGrace be with you allWishing you a happy ChristmasA Xmas GreetingA Merry ChristmasWith Best wishes for a Merry ChristmasA Merry Christmas
A Merry Christmas – Dear happy Yuletide reigns anew, And greetings tender, warm and true, Speed forth on Memory’s wing to you, To wish you untold gladnessA Joyful ChristmasChristmas GreetingsA Bright and Happy ChristmasA Merry ChristmasChristmas GreetingsA Happy ChristmasBest wishes for a Merry ChristmasChristmas GreetingsWhen you this card shall view, You will have cause to know, That I’d like to stand with you, Beneath the mistletoe.May your house be full of song and joy this Xmas seasonChristmas BlessingsA Merry ChristmasA Merry ChristmasChristmas GreetingsA Merry ChristmasChristmas GreetingsA Merry ChristmasChristmas Joy be Thine
Postcards were a chance for people to send “best wishes” for special occasions to their family and friends, or just to keep in touch. The postage on these cards was cheaper than a letter and the cost of the card less than that of an actual birthday or Christmas card as we know them today.
It was a way to stay in tough with friends and family and sometimes send an occasional bit of humour through the mail. These postcards give us a very accurate snapshot of the humour and attitudes of the people of that time, they give us a look into what daily life was like.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who sent these to their family and friends back home.
(If you notice the upper left hand corner on some cards is missing, as a stamp collector removed the stamp)
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
All Kind Thoughts – To wish you many happy daysGood Luck be with youBest WishesLove like mine knows no shrinking of you I am ever thinking.
A Winter’s DaySirder (?)Miss Maude Fealy; Miss Marie Studholme; Miss Lily Hanbury and Miss Gertie Millar
Maude Fealy (March 4, 1883 – November 9, 1971) was an American Stage and silent film actress whose career survived into the talkie era. (Wikipedia)
Caroline Maria Lupton (10 September 1872 – 10 March 1930), better known by the stage name Marie Studholme, was an English actress and singer known for her supporting and sometimes starring roles in Victorian and Edwardian musical comedy. Her attractive features made her one of the most popular postcard beauties of her day. (Wikipedia)
Lily Hanbury (1873 – 5 March 1908) was an English stage performer. Hanbury was born Lilian Florence Alcock, the daughter of Elizabeth (née Davis) and Matthew Henry Alcock.[2] Educated in London, her début was in an 1888 revival of W.S. Gilbert’s Pygmalion and Galatea; and later she appeared on most of the leading stages of the English metropolis. Her extensive repertory included, ‘Countess Wintersen’ in The Stranger; ‘Hetty Preene’ in G.R.Sim’s Lights o’ London; and ‘Petra’ in Ibsen’s Enemy of the People. (Wikipedia)
Gertrude “Gertie” Ward, Countess of Dudley (née “Millar”) (21 February 1879 – 25 April 1952) was an English actress and singer of the early 20th century, known for her performances in Edwardian musicial comedies under her maiden name, Gertie Millar. (Wikipedia)
A flower bouquetWhy – Why do so many folks we like dwell in a distant land, While folks we care much less about we meet on every hand.Wording written in glitterMayflowers blooming around them, Filling the air with a strange and wonderful sweetnessA girl and her pet catDear Heart c1908MotherA Canadian Park Scene- The Maple Leaf for Ever
Harvesting a profitable crop of Onions
Love’s Symbols- Violets, “Faithfulness” If in your Coat this flower I see, I’ll know you’re faithful still to me.
When the Fields are White with Daisies- “Once again the sun shines brightly and the world is white with bloom, And a girlish heart is breaking with its pain. For the news she hears next morning The the ship which sailed away, Would be anchored in harbour ne’er again” 1907At Break of Day – May break of day when nights dark and gloom is spent. Bring happy hours for you and sweet content.L’Envon – When earth’s last picture is painted, And the tubes are twisted and dried. When the oldest colors have faded, And the youngest critic has died, We shall rest and faith, we shall need in, Lie down for an aeon or two, Till the master of All Good Workmen, Shall set to work anew,I’m Popular with the
Yah, dere iss plenty of choyful times in Lyn, undt maybe ve dont meet a policemanLynGreetings from LynGreetings from LynI‘ve been lonesome ever since I came to Lyn, All because you aren’t alongI’d be completely happy in Lyn, if you were here!The kind we raise in our stateHearty Congratuatios
Postcards were a chance for those travelling to send back home a glimpse of what they were seeing. Postcards give us a very accurate snapshot of the cities, buildings and people of that time, they give us a look into what daily life was like.
For those who stayed home, a postcard was there window to the world, treasured and saved.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who sent these to their family and friends back home.
If you have been to any of these places, here’s your chance to see what it used to look like.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
Souvenir of 1936- The Year of the Three Kings
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
Bank of England and Royal Exchange
In the Gardens, Golders Hill Park
End of a Great Career, Military Funeral of a General
Kings Head, Chigwell
Burns Birthplace, Ayr
Windsor Castle, The Grand Reception Room
Paris- Le Jardin de Luxembourg
Paris – L’Avenue de l’Opera
Paris – L’Arc de Triumphe
Paris- la Rue de Rivoli et le Pavillon de Marsan
Paris – Le Boulevard des Italiens
Paris – Le Dome des Invalides
Paris – La Madeleine
Paris – La Place de la Bastille
Paris – La Bourse
Paris – Le Sacre Coeur
Paris – Le Trocadero
Paris – Facade de Notre-Dame
Paris – La Rue Soufflol el le PantheonParis – Vue generale du Louvre
Postcards were a chance for those travelling to send back home a glimpse of what they were seeing. Postcards give us a very accurate snapshot of the cities, buildings and people of that time, they give us a look into what daily life was like.
For those who stayed home, a postcard was there window to the world, treasured and saved.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who sent these to their family and friends back home.
If you have been to any of these places, here’s your chance to see what it used to look like.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
Rock of Ages and American Falls from below, Niagara Falls
American Falls from Canada, Niagara
Prospect Point, Niagara Falls
Ice Bridge, Niagara Falls
General View of Niagara Falls from Canadian Side
Maid of the Mist, Niagara Falls
Whirlpool and Aero Car, Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls from Great Gorge Route, Bird’s Eye View of Suspension Bridge connecting Queenston, Ontario and Lewiston, New York
Cave of the Winds and “Rock of Ages” Niagara Falls
Interior of St. Patrick’s Church, Niagara Falls, Canada
Whirlpool Rapids, Niagara Falls
Cave of the Winds, American Falls, Niagara (postmarked 1919)
Postcards were a chance for those travelling to send back home a glimpse of what they were seeing. Postcards give us a very accurate snapshot of the cities, buildings and people of that time, they give us a look into what daily life was like.
For those who stayed home, a postcard was there window to the world, treasured and saved.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who sent these to their family and friends back home.
If you have been to any of these places, here’s your chance to see what it used to look like.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
Montreal Road, Cummings Bridge (Ottawa) Ont.
King Street (East) looking West, showing Sir John Macdonald statue, Hamilton, Ont.
Regatta Day, Stony Lake, Kawartha Lakes, Ont.
Municipal Buildings, Cobourg, Canada
Queens Square showing Knox Church and Opera House, Galt, Ont., Canada
Dickson School, Galt, Ont.
Birds Eye View of Merrickville, Ont., Golf Links in back ground.
St. Lawrence Street, Merrickville, Ont.
Ottawa River Scene
Chaudiere Falls, Ottawa
Wellington St., Ottawa
Parliament Buildings from Nepean Point, OttawaSir John A. Macdonald Monument, OttawaEntrance to House of Parliament, Ottawa
Jarvis Street Baptist Church, Toronto, Canada
City Hall, Toronto
Osgoode Hall (Law Courts), Toronto, Canada
The Armouries, Toronto, Canada
Temple Building, Toronto, Canada
On the Terrace showing Manufactures’ and Women’s Building, Toronto Exhibition, Canada
Trinity College, Toronto, Canada
Bridge, at Little River, Gore Street, Perth, Ont.
Water Scene near the Island, Toronto
Perth, Ont.
Scene on the Tay, Perth, Ont.
Victoria Park, Smith’s Falls, Ont.Poonahmalee Cut above Smiths Falls, Ont.
Postcards were a chance for those travelling to send back home a glimpse of what they were seeing. Postcards give us a very accurate snapshot of the cities, buildings and people of that time, they give us a look into what daily life was like.
For those who stayed home, a postcard was there window to the world, treasured and saved.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who sent these to their family and friends back home.
If you have been to any of these places, here’s your chance to see what it used to look like.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
(You may notice that some of the upper left corner is missing on some post cards, this is where the stamp was and someone wanted it for their collection)
Canada
Main Street, Moose Jaw, (Saskatchewan)
Hospital, Moose Jaw, Sask
Plowing in Saskatchewan
Portage la Prairie, Man. Birds Eye View
Mount Royal Ave, East, Montreal, Canada
Montreal in the forest lands on Mount Royal
Dominion Square, Montreal
Garneau Monument, Quebec, Que
The Basilica and City Hall Square, Quebec
One o’clock Gun, Halifax, N.S.
Keppoch Shore, P.E. Island
View of Reston, Man.
Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C.
Corner Granville and Hastings Streets, Vancouver, B.C.
Dominion Trust Building, Vancouver, B.C.
Waterfront and Shipping Vancouver, B.C. (postmarked 1906)
Hell’s Gate, Fraser Canyon
Sunrise on the West Coast
Overlooking Capilano Canyon, Vancouver, B.C.
Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alta.
Life in the Canadian West “Roping the Steer”Buffaloes at Edmonton, Alta., CanadaLife in the Canadian West: “The Cowboy Race”
The Great Divide, Stephen, Canadian Rockies
The Home of D.E.Black & Co., Limited, Calgary, Alta.
Grain Exchange, Calgary, Alta.
Central School, Calgary, Alta., Canada
C.P.R. Main Line near Yoho, B.C.
Baniff Alberta
G.T.P. Freight Yards, Prince George, B.C.
Spy Hill Dairy & Stock Farm- Calgary Central Creamery
Down Bow River showing Mount Rundle, Banff, Canadian Rockies
Takakkaw Falls, (1200 feet high), Yoho Valley, Canadian Rockies
Log Driving on the Gatineau River
City Hall and Jacques Cartier Square, Montreal
Cabot Tower, Signal Hull, St.Johns, Newfoundland – 1957
Stephenville, Newfoundland c1955
Teachers’ College, Fredericton, New Brunswick- 1956
Canadian National Railways Depot, Winnipeg, Manitoba- 1942
Mount Baker from Shoal Bay, Victoria, BC
Belleville, Ontario
These postcards were part of a souvenir booklet and found inside of an old book. Unfortunately they were not well preserved, but give us a glimpse in Belleville in the early 1900’s
Bridges over the Mora River
The Wharf
The Harbour
Albert College
Market Square
Hotel Quinte
Front Street Looking North (although its hard to see the second carriage on the right has a sign on the back that reads “Bus Fare 10 cents)
Armouries, Post Office, Quinte Hotel, Bridge Street and St. Thomas Church
Postcards were a chance for those travelling to send back home a glimpse of what they were seeing. Postcards give us a very accurate snapshot of the cities, buildings and people of that time, they give us a look into what daily life was like.
For those who stayed home, a postcard was there window to the world, treasured and saved.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who sent these to their family and friends back home.
If you have been to any of these places, here’s your chance to see what it used to look like.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
Partial View of Buckbee’s Seed Warehouses and Trial Grounds at Rockford, Illinois
Cascade Park, Duluth, MN
Jack Fish Tunnel, Lake Superior
Main Street, East Side, Redwood, N.Y.
City Hall Jamestown, N.Y.
Salt Wells, Syracuse, N.Y.
Storm King, Hudson River, N.Y.
Pluto Falls, Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Ohio
Grand Hotel Butler, Seattle, WA.
Hotel Butler Orchestra Programme (The back of the postcard)
Wharf, Seattle, Wash.
Spokane’s Electric Terminal, Interurban Depot, Spokane, Wash.
Northern Pacific Train and Depot, Spokane, Wash.
Mount Plesanthouse, Brattenwoods, N.H.
Young’s Residence, Million Dollar Pier, Atlantic City, N.J.
The First World War, the “war to end all wars” 1914-1918, stirred the nationalistic pride and sense of duty to King and Country in our Canadian men and boys. Many hurried to join in the very beginning as it was felt that the war would be over before they got the chance to fight.
Postcards were a chance for those serving to send back home a glimpse of what life in the military was like. They give us a look into what daily life was like for those who served.
While our collection is small, we wanted to share with you what those who served shared with their family and friends back home.
We are always interested in increasing our collection so that we may share with everyone this glimpse into our past. If you have postcards there are three ways in which you could share them with us:
1) a direct donation to the museum
2) loan them to us, we will scan them and return the originals to you
3) if you have a digital image you can send it to us at our email address: LynMuseum@gmail.com
If you can identify some of the ranks and units of specific postcards we would appreciate hearing from you so we can add this information to the picture: LynMuseum@gmail.com
The War at Home
Post Office The Camp- Location is unknownThe Camp – Everyone can recognize the Eaton’s Store- location unknown
The Merry CooksThis training march from Ottawa to Kingston, of which we have several photos was made into a post card. It was not uncommon to take photos and have them made into postcards. the year of this march was 1915Another view of the 1915 march. The soldiers spent the night camped out on the “on the Bark Flats” right below the village. Their unit was the 5th Mounted Rifles.
England
Bustard Camp at Salisbury Plain
In 1914, when the British accepted the Canadian government’s offer of a contingent of 25,000 men, they decided to station the Canadians at Salisbury Plain for final training and work up before going to France.
Salisbury Plain, in central southern England, had since 1898 been one of the British Army’s main training bases. At the time they had nearly 300 square miles of grassy hilly terrain with an occasional stand of trees. There was a thin coat of topsoil on top of a chalk base. The Plain had been used to conduct manoeuvres, summer camps, and rifle and artillery training on the ranges.
In preparation for the Canadians arrival they had pitched floor-boarded tents and erected cook houses. The arrival of an additional 8,000 men above the 25,000 they had been informed to expect, the British Army had to scramble to find additional tents for the men.
12th Platoon, C Company
Training in camp
Unfortunately no information was available for this post cardUnfortunately no information is available
“For Auld Lang Syne”- Should auld aquaintance be forgot; And never brought to min’?; Shouls auld acquaintance be forgot.; And days o’ lang syne?
An enlargement of the above showing a woman pushing a stroller, possibly next to her husband
The men and women stationed sent postcards home of places they may have visited to send notes and to give them a glimpse of a peaceful England
The Castle from Connaught Park, Dover
The Castle from Connaught Park, Dover
Connaught Park was the answer to a long-felt need for a public park in Dover and was achieved in 1883 by the lease of land on rising ground to the north-west of the Castle. Voluntary public subscription covered the cost of landscaping, the lake, trees, shrubs, fencing, and the park-keeper’s lodge.
The Castle
King Henry II’s Keep (Great Tower) above Inner Curtain Wall (Inner Bailey) and Kings’s Gate. Also has a Western Outer Curtain Wall and Constable’s Gateway. The Park was opened by the Dutchess of Connaught in 1883.
Battle Abbey Gateway
In 1070, Pope Alexander II ordered the Normans to do penance for killing so many people during their conquest of England. In response, William the Conqueror vowed to build an abbey where the Battle of Hastings had taken place, with the high altar of its church on the supposed spot where King Harold fell in that battle on Saturday, 14 October 1066. He started building it, dedicating it to St. Martin, sometimes known as “the Apostle of the Gauls,” though William died before it was completed. Its church was finished in about 1094 and consecrated during the reign of his son William known as Rufus. William I had ruled that the church of St Martin of Battle was to be exempted from all episcopal jurisdiction, putting it on the level of Canterbury. It was remodelled in the late 13th century but virtually destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538 under King Henry VIII.
Battle Abbey Gateway
At the dissolution, the displaced monks of Battle Abbey were provided with pensions, including the abbot John Hamond and the prior Richard Salesherst, as well as monks John Henfelde, William Ambrose, Thomas Bede and Thomas Levett, all bachelors in theology.
The abbey and much of its land was given by Henry VIII to his friend and Master of the Horse, Sir Anthony Browne, who demolished the church and parts of the cloister and turned the abbot’s quarters into a country house. (Wikipedia)
Netley Hospital
NetleyHospital
The Royal Victoria Hospital or Netley Hospital was a large military hospital in Netley, near Southampton, Hampshire, England. Construction started in 1856 at the suggestion of Queen Victoria but its design caused some controversy, chiefly from Florence Nightingale. Often visited by Queen Victoria, the hospital was extensively used during the First World War. (Wikipedia)
Dover
Dover Marine Parade and Castle
over Marine Parade and CastleDuring both World War I (1914-1918) and World War II (1939-1945) Dover became Fortress Dover – a military zone from where, amongst other things, troops embarked for Continental Europe and beyond. Indeed, Dover, besides being a port was also a major military base with huge barracks on both the Eastern – where the Castle is – and Western Heights. Because Dover was the military port, Folkestone remained the civilian port for the Channel crossing, supplementing as a military port when needs necessitated. (The Dover Historian)
Some Post Cards had little pockets in which were a pull out section of smaller pictures, here is one such card.
One for the pot and a packet of views from RamsgateInner and Outer HarboursSands from East PierLouisa GapThe SandsThe Bandstand from Paragon House HotelWest Cliff PromenadeLighthouse, West Pier & West CliffConvalescent Home & CliffGranville Hotel from Promenade Pier
General ViewRoyal Victoria PavilionThe Inner Harbour
Soldier’s Portraits
During the period 1914-1918, local photographers in British towns, villages and training camps took hundreds of thousands if not millions, of portraits of soldiers in uniform. The photographers were simply responding to the demand of these young men who wanted their picture taken before leaving England for the Western Front and elsewhere. You will find WWI photographs taken in 1914-15, of proud young volunteers – ‘Kitchener’s Men’ – looking pleased to be in their new uniforms and soon to be doing their duty for ‘King and Country’. And there are WWI photographic postcards from 1916 on wards, showing not volunteers but conscripts now, who also look happy to be photographed in khaki – but not always!
HMS Thunderer was the fourth and last Orion class dreadnought battleship built for the Royal Navy in the early 1910s. She spent the bulk of her career assigned to the Home and Grand Fleets. Aside from participating in the Battle of Jutland in May 1916 and the inconclusive action of August 19th, her service during Word War I generally consisted of routine patrols and training in the North Sea.
Sailor on the right is from the HMS Thunderer
HMS Thunderer
WWI Silk Post Cards
The embroidered silk postcard is a common souvenir of the First World War. They are blank postcards onto which an embossed paper surround has been glued, to frame and hold a central piece of silk. On the silk, a design is hand-embroidered in coloured thread.
The embroidered postcards were very popular with British soldiers who often sent them home. They were sold in thin paper envelopes but were seldom sent through the post in them. They were too fragile and, more particularly, they represented quite an investment – they were not cheap souvenirs. Usually they were mailed with letters. For this reason, they are often unwritten, with no marks on the back, any message having been sent in an accompanying letter.
A Kiss from FranceBest Christmas WishesEngland ForeverThis card has a front pocketTo my SweetheartHappy BirthdayForget Me Not1915- Sincere Friendship17 or Glory – 17th LancersBrittons AllThis card has a pocket on the frontFlowers of France- Gathered for YouFrom Your Soldier BoyI’m Thinking of You
Comic Postcards
The Great War of 1914-18 was certainly not one of the funniest events to be recorded on picture postcards, especially for those men fighting in the mud-filled trenches of France and Belgian. However, there were artists – both military and civilian – who were willing to inject a little humour or satire into their postcard drawings and paintings – even when depicting the gloomiest of situations. (Tony Allen)
Photo 1Photo 2
From a soldier of the KingA Loving Kiss
Rembering someone left behind
Some people found in verse cards the sentiment that they wanted to convey to another but could not express it themselves. In addition, if the verse was not signed perhaps it gave more of a feeling to the receiver that their soldier had created it. Some of these postcards ran in series. (Tony Allen)
Down Texas Way (3) I keep hearing a Southern tune; Makes me feel like a crazy loon; Want to dance ‘neath a harvest moon, The family’s expecting me along home soon.Down Texas Way (1) I can picture a spot so fair; Smiling faces are ev’rywhere; Wish some fairy would take e therre; And drop me nice and comfy in an old arm-chair
If I could turn the clock back a year (1) I listen to the old clock chime, when shadow-time is due, Somehow it seems to speak of happy days and you; Old Father Time goes creeping on through all our joy and care, With vain regrets my lonely hours I share.If I could turn the clock back a year (2) If I could turn the clock back just one year, If angry words might be forgotten too, Whether sleeping or waking, my heart is aching, I can think of nothing in all the world but you; I miss those nights of gladness, days of joy, And all those blissful moments ever dear; I dream of you and sunny flow’rs, and all the love that might be ours, If I could turn the clock back only just one year.If I could turn the clock back a year (3) I wonder if you dream like me, and wish that dreams come true, I wonder if you miss the arms that ache for you; I ponder in the gloaming, when the day has reach’d its close, And whisper as I kiss a faded rose.
Good Luck to You Here’s to the laddie so far away We know you have the pluck To make you a winner where you are That’s why we wish you luckThe White Comrade never lets a friend go under, but says-‘Lo I am with you always’The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.- From All Saints’, Haggerston, R.E.- Where we are praying for you at our Christmas CommunionProhibited During The WarThe clouds will soon pass by…Memories of You When I come Back to You There will be sweet birds calling when I come back again, Songs of deep joy awaking, after the storm and the rain; There will be sunlight gleaming, skies will be shinning and blue, When I am by your side, when I come back to you.
Postcards From France
A variety of post cards were sent from France and Belgium during the war. Some were depicting scenes of the war and destruction, while others depicted Allied Forces united in fighting the Germans. Others were general in nature trying to not focus on the day to day misery that the men and women endured.
Greetings from AfarBest Wishes for a Happy FutureA Good Joke Behind the LinesScots Tried and True
Tommy finds shell holes comfortable to sleep inFrance’s Principal Occupation of BelgiumDaily Mail War Pictures – R.A.M.C. Picking up wounded in a captured village
Photo No. 1 War in FrancePhoto No. 2 War in FrancePhoto No. 3 War in France
13th R.H.C. – Cooks- West Down South 1914
13th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), CEF
The battalion was formed from volunteers from the Royal Highland Regiment of Canada (The Black Watch), a militia regiment based in Montreal, as well as men from other militia regiments. Sent to England as part of the First Contingent in September, 1914, the 13th Battalion became part of the 3rd Brigade of the 1st Canadian Division. The 3rd Brigade had the distinction of containing the 13th Battalion (the Royal Highlanders of Canada), the 14th Battalion (the Royal Montreal Regiment), the 15th Battalion (he 48th Highlanders of Canada) and the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish). (Wikepedia)
Photo No. 4- War in FrancePhoto No. 5 – War in FrancePhoto No 6 – War in FrancePhoto No. 7 – War in FranceThree Loyal ScotsBritish Tank in ActionCrossing a canalAllies No.1Allies No.2Allies No. 3Allies No. 4
To my dear sisterA Kiss from BelgiumGreetings From France
Loved Ones Left Behind
It was very common to have photos of loved ones made into postcards and mailed to those serving overseas. Other cards were sent to boost the spirits of the men. Here are some examples of such cards. carried by the men in France to remind them of home.
A series of two cards, they could be general greeting cards or someone’s girl left behind.The second in the series
Loved Ones No. 1Loved Ones No, 2Loved Ones No. 3Loved Ones No 4Loved Ones No.5Loved ones No. 6Loved Ones No 7Loved Ones No. 8Loved Ones No.9
In our various collections we have photos of people with no names attached, our forgotten people. Take a look and see if you recognize anyone, if you can put a name and date with a photo please let us know. There are a total of 150 photographs.
Perhaps you will discover a part of your past !
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Unfortunately not all of the photographs in our collection are identified. In this instance we have a small black photo album that was donated and we know nothing about it. The photos are not labelled. From the clothes and the military uniforms on some of the men we would estimate the dates of the photos between 1910 and 1920. The photos are not of the best quality, but nonetheless they do give us a good insight into how the people lived back then.
If anyone recognizes any thing familiar in these photographs we would appreciate hearing from you.
1-This old unpainted clapboard house is prominent as a background in many of the photos
2-The clapboard house3-The corner of the house
4-What special occasion would bring the family together for this photo?5-Sisters ?6-The same people are in most of these photos
7-For some reason they choose the corner of the house for many photos.
8-Is this all one family ? Four boys and three girls. The man with the moustache is the same one in the photo above.
9-Friends taken in the winter10-Same friends taken in the summer
11-Is this the farm house in the background ?12-In front of the barns13-Three generations ?
14-This one has a name “Vivian”
15-Mothers and daughters in front of the shed. Unfortunately the sign on the barn is un-readable, notice the chicken in front of the barn door.
16-Is this the house18-Dressed to go somewhere17-This couple in their everyday work clothes
19-Where did they get the ship’s life preserver ?
20-In town now, is this the same white horse as pictured before ?
21-A mother and her two sons and three daughters ?
22-Same location as the above photo ?
23-A house in town ?
24-Friends or family
25-Out riding27-In front of the house26-Where could this house be ?
28-In front of a house in town
30-Same woman in the hat above ?29-Sharing a secret
31-An indoor family gathering, perhaps a young people’s social ?
32-Friends or family33-A cold day for an outside photo
34-At the farm gate
35-Mothers and daughters
36-Are those canal gates behind them, could this be the Rideau Canal ?
37-On the house steps
38-Watch for the dogs in the next photos
39-A boy and his dogs40-Sisters and their brother ?
41-Two dogs in a wheel barrow
42-Friends ?
43-Relaxing in the hammock44-Relaxing in the snow
45-Clapboard house in the winter ?
46-Looking after the horses48-WW I uniform
47-WW I uniforms
49-A World War I Soldier
50-Are those large buildings in the background
51-Friends at steps along the canal?
52-An old couple53-A good corn crop
54-Does anyone recognize this church ?
55-Using the cutter in winter56-More than friends ?
58-A thoughtful pose
59-Making good use of the wheel barrow60-A popular spot for photos
61-By the corner of the Clapboard house
62-Sisters and brothers ?63-Out for a summer ride
64-A cold time to pose for a photo
65-Time for a family photo
66-Taken in front of the barn and barn yard67-Dressed for a photo
68-A fall day 70-A winter’s day
69-A loving couple
71-What a shame that the names of these people are lost to history
As photography developed as a commercial medium during the 1840s, it was realised that it was perfect for producing stereoscopic images and daguerreotypes were produced to be viewed using Wheatstone’s apparatus. This was achieved initially by taking one photograph, then moving the camera a few inches and taking a second. In early stereo views, sometimes the movement of people between the exposure of the left and right images is obvious. Soon, special stereoscopic cameras were developed to take the left and right images simultaneously, with two lenses separated by around the same distance as human eyes.
In late 1840s, David Brewster greatly improved the viewer by using lenses instead of mirrors and this allowed a compact, portable device to be produced. Queen Victoria was amused by his viewer at the Great Exhibition 1851 and helped spawn a craze. Brewster claimed that by 1856 over 500,000 viewers had been sold.
In the 1850s and 1860s, it can be argued that it was stereoscopic views, along with cartes-de-visite that popularised photography and spurred its growth and development. The London Stereoscopic Company was probably the largest manufacturer of photographs in the world during the 1860s, with its slogan ‘a stereoscope in every home’. By the end of the 1860s, this must have been virtually true for the middle class homes of Britain.
Although its popularity ebbed, there was a second growth phase in the 1890s, with Underwood and Underwood becoming a huge publisher of images. They were eventually taken over by Keystone, who continued producing stereo views into the 1930s.
In addition to the classic stereo view card (approx. 170mm x 80mm), several other smaller side-by-side formats emerged (particularly in France). The Viewmaster disc was probably the best known and is still produced today. (internet-no source name available)
The stereoscopic viewing cards posted here are from our collection and give you a glimpse into the past.
Travel and Nature
“A mountain torrent’s strength is here.” Yellowstone River at Yellowstone National Park, USA – c 1901
Down Yellowstone Canon, from Moran’s Point, showing crags, Yellowstone Park – c 1901
“In Wonderland” Watkins Glenn, New York, c 1899
The Royal Gorge and headwaters of the Arkansas River, Colorado, USA – c 1900
The Grandeur of the Royal Gorge and Canon Arkansas River, Colorado, USA – c 1900
Williams Canon, Maniton, Colorado c1904
Roger’s Pass from Hermit Mountain, British Columbia, Canada – c 1900
The beautiful Falls of the Riviere du Loup, Quebec – c 1902
Looking down Oak Creek Canyon Canon, towards Ouray, Colorado – c 1906
North Dakota Prairie Chickens in Autumn – c 1906
Climbing the steep Zigzags in the trail to the top of Nevada Falls, Yosemite Valley, Cal – c 1906
“The antler’s monarch of the waste” The American Moose -c 1905
Mirror Lake and Mt. Watkins, Yosemite Valley, Cal. c-1906
“The groves were God’s first temple”- Among the venerable Giants of the Mariposa Grove, Cal. c 1906
Hook Eye Curve, Breckenbridge, Col c-1904
Home in the Rockies, Ouray, Col c-1906
Striking cone of the Grotto Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, Cal. c 1900
Crater of the Giant Geyser, Yellowstone National Park – c 1900
The Gateway and Majestic Pike’s Peak, Col. USA c 1900
Stupendous El Capitan, 3300 ft. above floor of Yosemite Valley, Cal. c 1900
Seventh Cascade, Cheyenne Falls, Manitou, Colorado c 1904
Moonlight on the Cedar Rapids of the St. Lawrence River c 1900
Crater of the Castle Geyser, “Old Faithfull” in distance, Yellowstone National Park
“Rock-ribbed and ancient as the sun” -Box Canyon, Ouray, Cal c-1906
Rugged Grandeur of Mystic Gorge, Au Sable Chasm, New York c 1906
Niagara’s most Enchanting sight – American Falls and Luna Island from Goat Island, Niagara, NY c 1905
Majestic Niagara, rolling in ceaseless roar – American Falls from below- USA c1901
“The breaking waves dashed high on a stern and rock bound coast” – Niagara Rapids
Events
Italian Statuary, Palace of Liberal Arts, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, USAWorld’s Fair in St. Louis c 1904
Giant Elephant made of English Walnuts, California’s Exhibit in Horticuitural Building, World’s Fair in St. Louis c 1904
Judging Hereford Bulls, greatest of Cattle Shows, World’s Fair, St. Louis USA c1905
Places
Randolph Street, Chicago, USA
Floral Beauty, Soldier’s Home, Dayton, Ohio, USA c 1892
An army miners and prospectors ascending the heights of the Chilcoot Pass c 1898
City of Cold Feet, Alaska c 1899
The Nation’s Capitol from the South East, Washington, DC c1900
East Room, (McKinley’s Administration) Mansion, Washington, DC c1900
U.S. Hotel Court, Sartoga, NY
Cotton is King- A Louisiana Plantation Scene c1900 (Prize Cotton)
A visit to Lallberte’s – the finest fur parlour in the world, Quebec, Canada c1904
“Aim Low Boys” Company M, First Illinois Volunteers, Spanish American War c1899
A Pretty Avenue in Elitcha Garden, a popular pleasure resort, Denver, Colorado c1906
People
President William McKinley, our third Martyred President U.S.A. c1901
President Roosevelt with Alice Roosevelt-Longworth and Honorable Nicholas Longworth in Bridal attire c1906
International
Swedish Girls and their country home, province of Blekinge, Sweden c1902
Monte Carlo, Bird’s eye View, Monaco c1894
General View of Jani Temple and Grounds. Calcutta, India
Tablet in Albert Memorial Chapel, WindsorDurham Cathedral from the River, Eng c1898
“Porta della Carta” Grand Entrance, Ducal Palace, Venice, Italy c1898
In Beautiful Drottningholm Place, Stockholm, Sweden c1901
An Irish Obstruction- Driving the pigs to market in the scenic land of Erie c1905
General Subjects
“You can’t get me now” c1903
Weaning the Twins c1894
The Brides Prayer: “Make Thy face to shine upon me, Make my life a life of love”c1905
How dear to my heart are the scenes of my childhood c1903
Nearing the haven c1902
Innocents and the Household Pet c1905
Her Guardian Angels c1893
“He shall give His angels charge concerning thee c1905
And they never called me c1899
A Light Lunch c1894
Humorous
A Train Robber holding up a train c1900
Quickest way to spread the news -TELL-A-WOMAN c1904
Anson McNish was born in Lyn, Ontario, the son of George McNish owner of the Lyn Agricultural Works and Almira Jane Fell.
Anson was a mechanic by trade, but also an Amateur Photographer. As an amateur photographer, Anson has given us some very fine detailed pictures with glimpses into his life and surroundings.
Anson married Antoinette (Nettie) Brookman, in Fultonville, NY on August 10, 1910. Together they had one daughter Florence Catherine who was born on Dec 3, 1913 in Weston, Ontario and unfortunately died at the early age of 15 on April 16, 1928 in Fultonville, NY
These photos are of his daughter Florence, who from the photographs taken was loved by both Anson and Nettie. It must have been a great loss for both of them when she died in 1928 at the young age of 15.
Florence McNish is buried along with her mother in the Fultonville, NY cemetery.
Here are some of the photos that Anson took of his daughter, Florence.
1-Anson, Nettie and daughter Florence – 1914
2-Nettie and daughter Florence- 1914
3-Florence and Friends in Weston, Ontario- 1914
4-Florence at 7 months- June, 1914
5-Florence – 1914
6-Florence- 1914 at home in Weston, Ontario7-Florence- in her swing at her Weston Home – 1914
8-Bath Time -1914
9-Christmas
10-Christmas
11-Florence waiting for a push
12-Nettie and Florence, Weston, July 1916
13-September 1916 going for a ride
14-Florence – January 1917
15-Florence with her dolls -1917
16-Summer- 1917
17-Family and Friends in Weston, Ontario
18-Nettie and Florence at their Weston home
19-Florence on the right and a friend, Weston, Ontario
20-Florence – Weston21-Florence- Weston
22-Florence and her dolls
23-Florence- in her hat24-Florence getting ready for winter
25-Florence in a field with a friendly calf
26-Florence
27-Florence and her mother Nettie
28-Florence and friends- Weston, Ontario, note the toy train in the ground
29-Florence with her chickens in their Weston, Ontario back yard
30-Florence and Friends
31-Can Florence come out to play ? Both little girls are Florence, Anson took two photos and split the negatives to get this effect.
32-Florence in the middle on their porch hammock
33-Florence and friends, notice how dressed up they are to play in sand
34-Florence and family at their Weston, Ontario home
35-Florence- Tea time
36-Florence with her doll carriage
37-Florence in 1921 at age 7
38-Florence in the middle, with her mother Nettie and father Anson behind her to the left
39-Florence at home in Futtonville, New York
40-Florence at the bridge over the Hudson River, in 1924 age 11
41-This is the last known photo we have of Florence. She died in 1928 at the age of 15. She is buried with her mother in the cemetery in Fultonville, NY
Anson McNish was born in Lyn, Ontario, in 1878, the son of George McNish owner of the Lyn Agricultural Works and Almira Jane Fell.
Anson was a mechanic by trade, but also an Amateur Photographer. As an amateur photographer, Anson has given us some very fine detailed pictures with glimpses into his life and surroundings.
Anson married Antoinette (Nettie) Brookman, in Fultonville, NY on August 10, 1910. Together they had one daughter Florence Catherine who was born in 1913 and unfortunately died at the early age of 15 in 1928.
These photos are some of the very first photographs the Anson did. In these photos he shows us everyday life of his friends and family in and around the Lyn Area.
Thanks to Anson we have some great insight into this time period of the late 1800’s to early 1900’s.
1-Yonge Mills, a popular fishing area- 1905
2-Old Stone Church at Yonge Mills
3-Presbyterian Church at Caintown
4-Presbyterian Church at Mallorytown, Ontario
5-Nunn’s Falls (Lyn Falls)
6-Market Square, Brockville
7-Fullerton’s On King St. East, Brockville
8-Morristown, NY across the St.Lawrence from Brockville, ONtario
Anson McNish was born in Lyn, Ontario, in 1878, the son of George McNish owner of the Lyn Agricultural Works and Almira Jane Fell.
Anson was a mechanic by trade, but also an Amateur Photographer. As an amateur photographer, Anson has given us some very fine detailed pictures with glimpses into his life and surroundings.
Anson married Antoinette (Nettie) Brookman, in Fultonville, NY on August 10, 1910. Together they had one daughter Florence Catherine who was born in 1913 and unfortunately died at the early age of 15 in 1928.
These photos are some of the very first photographs the Anson did. In these photos he shows us everyday life of his friends and family in and around the Lyn Area.
Thanks to Anson we have some great insight into this time period of the late 1800’s to early 1900’s.
1-Henry and Addie McNish on Main Street Lyn in 1894
2-Main St West, Lyn with the Methodist Church on the right and the Lyn School next to it
3-Main Street, Lyn looking to the East, the Blacksmith shop is the first building on the left
4-Main Street Lyn looking west on the left are Coon’s Bakery, Stewart’s Garage, Stores, Taylor’s Drug Store and Stack’s Hotel
5-Original dam for the Lyn Pond on Main Street, the original mill is the white building on the right
6-Presbyterian Church on Perth St, Lyn
7-Presbyterian Church, Lyn – Sanctuary
8-Rev. Daley, Minister of the Presbyterian Church, Lyn in 1903
9-Old Red Saw Mill, Lyn
10-Blacksmith Shop, Main St, Lyn
11-Lyn Agricultural Works, on Main Street. Owned by George McNish. Anso worked here while he lived in Lyn
12-Gerald Hanna hauling a log to the mill, Main St., Lyn
13-On Perth St. looking east to Bay Street, Lyn
The Following Three Photographs taken by Anson McNish are the earliest pictures we have of the Village of Lyn taken from the Valley
14-Looking up to Lyn from the Valley, the Methodist Church steeple is on the left, the five story Mill is on the right
15-Looking across the Lyn Valley the Anglican Church can been on the hill on the right
16-Across the Lyn Valley, the mill is on the left
17-The Five Story Lyn Flour Mill
18-The Lyn Public School built in 1867
19-Lyn School Play. The second floor of the school was left open as one big room for meetings, plays etc.
20-The Lyn Mill Pond
21-The Lyn Mill Pond
22-Skating Party on the Lyn Mill Pond
23-Ice Harvest on the Lyn Mill Pond 1911
24-George McNish and dog Ted watering cows at the Mill Pond, directly across from St. John’s Hall25-George McNish- Anson’s Father26-Almira Jane Fell, Anson’s Mother
27-Home of Henry McNish, west of Lyn
28-Henry and Stanley McNish
29-Inside of Henry McNish’s Home
30-Henry Manhard’s home, Lyn
31-Anson McNish family home on Perth Street, Lyn. Photo was taken by moonlight in December 1900 at 8 pm
32-Walking on Perth Street, Lyn
33-The McCready Farm Home, located on an abandoned side road west of the Lyn Road
34- Anglican Church Rectory across from the church in Lyn
35-Lyn Valley in the winter
36-Walking on the bridge over the creek on what is now the Lyn Valley Road
37-Gerald Hanna and Family
38-Gerald Hanna and Family
38-Gerald Hanna and Family
40-Harris, Stanley and Mabel Hanna
41-Mable Hanna
42-Harris Hanna 1894
43-Harris Hanna and Clarence Green
44-Edith and Sherwood Hanna 1894
45-Earnest Cumming
46-Boys with a dog sled, Main Street Lyn
47-Lloyd Hanna and Florence Boyd
48-James and Maggie Lee’s Home in Lyn
49-Albert and Alfred McCready, Lyn
50-Henry McNish-1905
51-McNish Family- 1905
52-Addie, Henry and Edith McNish
53-Pals in Lyn
54-Unfortunately this is a great photo without names
Anson McNish was born in Lyn, Ontario, the son of George McNish owner of the Lyn Agricultural Works and Almira Jane Fell.
Anson was a mechanic by trade, but also an Amateur Photographer. As an amateur photographer, Anson has given us some very fine detailed pictures with glimpses into his life and surroundings.
Anson married Antoinette (Nettie) Brookman, in Fultonville, NY on August 10, 1910. Together they had one daughter Florence Catherine who was born in 1913 and unfortunately died at the early age of 15 in 1928. Nettie and Florence are prominent features in most of his photographs.
In 1920 Anson moved to Fultonville, NY. He owned and operated a car repair garage with Nettie’s sister’s husband in the next village, Fonda, NY. After his wife (1944) and daughter (1928) died Anson sold his interest in the garage and moved back to Brockville.
1-Fultonville, New York
2-Fultonville, New York
3-Main Street, Fultonville, New York
4-Mohawk River at Fultonville, New York
5-Bridge over the Mohawk River at Fultonville, NY
6-Along the Erie Canal
7-Mohawk River, Fultonville, New York
8-Mohawk River, Fultonville, New York
9-Fultonville M.E. Church
10-Fultonville M.E. Church Interior
11-Silk Glove Factory, Fultonville NY (This building was located near the New York State Thruway, and today a truck stop stands on the property)
12-Nettie and friend at work in the glove factory
13-Silk Glove Factory interior
14-At work inside the Silk Glove Factory, Fultonville, NY
15-Nettie McNish and Co-workers at the Silk Glove Factory
16-Starin Mausoleum, Fultonville, NY constructed in the 1880’s by John H. Starin who died in 1909. In 1975 this mausoleum was in disrepair and taken down
17-Gateway to Starin’s Mansion (Shipping magnate John H. Starib built a 26 room stone and brick mansion in 1878, it was tended by a staff of about 125 servants)
18-Gateway to Starin’s Mansion, Fultonville, NY
19-Tom Baily, Kathy Rhodes and Nettie McNish (person on right is unknown)
20-Nettie McNish on the right
21-Nettie and Florence, Fultonville, NY
22-Statue, Fultonville, NY
23-Anson and Friend driving an Electric Car, Fonda, NY
24-Fonda, NY Farmers Strike in 1933
25-Main Street, Fort Ann, NY
26-The Fell’s Home at Fort Ann, NY
27-The Fell’s Home at Fort Ann, New York (Anson’s mother was Jane Fell)
28-The Erie Canal
29-The Erie Canal
30-The Erie Canal in winter at Fultonville NY
31-The Erie Canal Aqueduct over the Mohawk River, Schenectady, NY
32-General Electric Factory, Schenectady, NY
33-State Capitol, Albany, NY
34-In front of the State Capitol Building, Albany, NY
35-Utica, NY in 1906
36-Genesee Street, Utica, NY
37-Celebrating !
38-Florence McNish at Glens Falls, NY in 1924 (Concrete Bridge spanning the Hudson River)
Photos from Niagara Falls, Toronto and Southern Ontario 1907 to 1920
Anson McNish was born in Lyn, Ontario, the son of George McNish owner of the Lyn Agricultural Works and Almira Jane Fell.
Anson was a mechanic by trade, but also an Amateur Photographer. As an amateur photographer, Anson has given us some very fine detailed pictures with glimpses into his life and surroundings.
Anson married Antoinette (Nettie) Brockman, in Fultonville, NY on August 11, 1910. Together they had one daughter Florence Catherine who was born in 1913 and unfortunately died at the early age of 15 in 1928. Nettie and Florence are prominent features in most of his photographs.
His photography was way above average for his time and his attention to detail is exceptional. He has given us a glimpse into everyday life in Weston.
These photos are from the time Anson lived in Weston, Ontario from 1907 to 1920. During that time he worked at the Moffat Stove Works in Toronto.
1-Lincoln Beachey’s Air Ship at Toronto, Ontario. The crowds gathering to watch his performance.
2-Toronto Bay (Harbour) This may be Hanlan’s Point amusement park on the Toronto Island
3-The Old Toronto Zoo, located in Cabbagetown between 1888 and 1974 it was the site of the Riverdale Zoo.
4-Polar Bear at the Old Toronto Zoo
5- Queen’s Park, The Ontario Legislator, Toronto, Ontario
6-University Avenue Armoury, the centre of Militia activities in Toronto from 1891 until it was demolished in 1963
8-Central Canada Exhibition, Toronto – Alberta Display
9-Brock Monument at Queenston Heights
10-Niagara Falls taken from Goat Island, showing the Honeymoon Bridge aka Upper Steel Arch Bridge destroyed in 1938
11-Close to the Falls
12-Standing at the edge of the falls
13-Sitting by the Falls
14-A Catwalk to the edge of the falls
15-The Grand Trunk Single Arch Double Track Steel Bridge
16-Whirpool Rapids Railroad Bridge, constructed between 1895 and 1897. Notice the tram to the left foreground that would be part of the Niagara, St. CAtherines and Toronto Railway
17-Close to the edge
18-James McNish by the Falls. James Frederick McNish (1876-1956) worked for the US Post Office in Missouri
Anson McNish was born in Lyn, Ontario, the son of George McNish owner of the Lyn Agricultural Works and Almira Jane Fell.
Anson was a mechanic by trade, but also an Amateur Photographer. As an amateur photographer, Anson has given us some very fine detailed pictures with glimpses into his life and surroundings.
Anson married Antoinette (Nettie) Brockman, in Fultonville, NY on August 10, 1910. Together they had one daughter Florence Catherine who was born in 1913 and unfortunately died at the early age of 15 in 1928. Nettie and Florence are prominent features in most of his photographs.
His photography was way above average for his time and his attention to detail is exceptional. He has given us a glimpse into everyday life in Weston.
These photos are from the time Anson lived in Weston, Ontario from 1907 to 1920. During that time he worked at the Moffat Stove Works in Toronto.
1-Anson, Nettie and daughter Florence
2-Florence at 6 months at their Weston Home
3-Florence’s first Christmas, at their Weston Home
4-Florence at Christmas, date unknown
5-Florence in the middle and friends
6-Antoinette McNish in front of their Weston home
7-Friends gathering
8-Bicycle Club, Weston
9-Friends at the Weston Home
10-Florence’s Friends
11-Florence and her chickens
12-Can Florence come out to play ?
13-Ready for a drive
14-Friends, Kate and Henry Best on their motorcycle. The bike looks like a c1908 Excelsior
15-Harry Rhodes, Comedian. According to Circus History.org a Harry Rhodes signed a contract with Ed. C. Abbey’s Colombian Circus, Feb 24, 1894
16-Harry Rhodes, Comedian
17-Cecil Metcalfe, Comedian
18-Wedding of Kate Best and Henry Lee, November 1914 Kate Best was Anson’s cousin.
Anson McNish was born in Lyn, Ontario, the son of George McNish owner of the Lyn Agricultural Works and Almira Jane Fell.
Anson was a mechanic by trade, but also an Amateur Photographer. As an amateur photographer, Anson has given us some very fine detailed pictures with glimpses into his life and surroundings, and everyday life in the early 1900’s.
Anson married Antoinette (Nettie) Brookman, in Fultonville, NY on August 10, 1910. Together they had one daughter Florence Catherine who was born in 1913 and unfortunately died at the early age of 15 in 1928. Nettie and Florence are prominent features in most of his photographs.
These photos are from the time Anson lived in Weston, Ontario from 1907 to 1920. During that time he worked at the Moffat Stove Works in Toronto. As a side note copies of these photos have been donated to the Weston Historical Society.
1-Anson McNish and his wife Antoinette Brookman
2-Main Street in Weston Ontario in 1908,Today this is the northwest corner of Weston Road and Lawrence Ave.
2a-This print of the Eagel House was published in the Evening Telegram (Toronto) July 6, 1908. It was from a pen and ink drawing attributed to Bernard J. Gloster, 1908. Water colours attributed to Owen Staples c1912. It is almost exactly the same as Anson’s photo above taken in 1908.
3-Canadian Pacific Rail Station in Weston, Ontario
4-Canadian Pacific Railway tracks- Emery, or what is now known as Humbermade.
5-Grand Trunk Railroad Bridge Weston
6-Bridge over the Humber River
7-Humber River, Weston, Ontario- the photo below is of the same location in the summer
8-Nettie McNish, Weston Ontario
9-Anson, Nettie and baby daughter Florence and Friends at a Pic Nic. They may be on a now vanished water course or possibly Humber Creek, not to be confused with the Humber River
10-Presbyterian Church, Weston
11-Presbyterian Church Interior, Weston, Ontario
12-Out for a Drive
13-Nettie McNish on the porch of their Weston Home14-Inside the McNish home15-Inside the McNish home16-Inside the McNish Home17-Bridge over the Humber River, Weston18-Swing Bridge over the Humber River, Weston, Ontario19-Dam on the Humber River20-Along the Humber River, Weston, Ontario21-Next to the Humber River, Weston, Ontario