We are redirecting you to the website of the Museum of Healthcare in Kingston,Ontario, for an interesting story about a local farmer named Ernest Hanna. He overcame adversity and went on to live a full life in Lyn. This story was written by Shaelyn Ryan and helps us to remember some of the people that […]
Genealogical Archival Boxes
We have limited information on some families in our collection. Their names are listed below: Museum’s Genealogical Archival Boxes Name Items Other names included Anderson, Alice deed of land 1937 Blake,Edna Baker, Arden News story 1985 Barton, Herbert Military Pass 1941 Berry, John Life Story Billings, Walter writtings Bissell, Sarah Mortgage 1902 Parker, […]
Obituaries 2000 to Present
We have obituaries from the local newspapers and funeral homes for the following people: Name Age Birth Death Pg.No. Ackerman, Alice 94 1919 2013 90 Ackerman, Gordon Keith 76 1937 2013 85 Armstrong, William G. 78 1932 2010 69 Avery, Douglas Hurbert 74 1943 2017 122 Baker, Jean W., Rev. nee Porteous 53 1952 2005 […]
St. James of Jerusalem at Jellyby
The Church of Ian by Tom Van Dusen Anybody shopping for Russel’s Ian Cunningham this Christmas has their work cut out topping what he gifted himself this year. Ian bought himself a church, not a table top porcelain church to place in a Christmas village. No Ian bought a full size stand alone church out […]
Signature Quilt of 1926
The 1926 Lyn Signature Quilt For some reason in the spring of 1926, the Lyn Women’s Institute undertook to make a signature quiltto be sold that autumn at their annual bazaar. Funds generated by such an enterprise were used for a variety of community works, and perhaps a special need was felt to supplement improvements […]
Edison’s 80 rpm Records
Edison Disk Records They’re rare, but they’re not exactly in demand. You rarely see them, and, when you do, you’re more likely to remark upon their size (“Oh, my goodness. That record must be a quarter of an inch thick!”) than you are their contents (“Oh, cool! Vernon Dalmart’s ‘The Wreck on the […]
Purvis Street School
History of Purvis Street School (S.S. #8 Front of Yonge) While we acknowledge that this school was located in the Twp. of Front of Yonge, we have included it on our website because of its closeness to Lyn. The students and families that sent their children to this school would have considered Lyn as the […]
Lyn Cemetery – Listing of Interments
The Lyn Cemetery Recording by George A.Neville (as it appeared in the booklet “Families” vol.22, no. 4, 1983, November) NOTE: Grave Location Maps at the very end of this post NOTE: Alphabetical Listing of Names is in the middle section of this post The Lyn cemetery was recorded during three major visitations on the 6th, […]
Memories from a One Room School House
Story One Our little school (Yonge Mills) had a few memories besides education that stands out in my mind. At Christmas time before school closed our teacher and pupils held a Christmas Concert. For weeks we practised our part then one school afternoon we held the concert. A couple of the older boys would go […]
Seelee’s Corners- A forgotten Hamlet in Elizabethtown
History Of Seeley’s Corners (author unknown written in 1945) The location known as Seeley’s is part of Lot 32 in the Fourth Concession of Elizabethtown. From time to time this lot has been subdivided, there being several small parcels of land around the corner known as Seeley’s Corner. The total number of conveyances at the […]
Frozen Charlotte Doll
Frozen Charlotte Dolls Frozen Charlotte is a name used to describe a specific form of China Doll made from c. 1850 to c. 1920. The dolls had substantial popularity during the Victorian Era. The name of the doll originates from the American Folk Ballad, Fair Charlotte, based on the poem “A Corpse Going to a […]
Going to High School in the 1920’s
How many of you remember …? by Bessie B. Billings Do the 1920’s sound too remote for reminiscences called forth by B.C.I.’s 50th Celebrations We hope not, for many boys and girls who attended the old school, burned down in 1929, are now the white haired men and women who share the pleasures of the […]
The Latimer Collection (Part 3) – Cabinet Cards and Early 1900’s Gelatin-Silver Prints
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 […]
The Latimer Collection (part 2)- Old Photographs
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 […]
The Latimer Family (part 1)
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 This photo shows the four […]
St. Francis Xavier Cemetery
St. Francis Xavier Cemetery is a part of the Brockville Cemetery. There is an older St. Francis cemetery located on the south side of Highway #2, behind the Old Protestant Cemetery and closer to the river. The newer section of St. Francis can be accessed from the Lyn Road or by a short connecting road […]
Oakland Cemetery
This cemetery is located just west of Brockville along Hwy #2. In 1890, 46 acres of land were purchased on the north side of the highway to make this cemetery. These photos comprise random shots of the area within Oakland Cemetery. Photos of the Gilmour Chapel at Oakland Cemetery Various scenes from within the […]
The Modern Motor Motel
This small motel was located just outside of the eastern limits of the City of Brockville along Highway Number 2. Unfortunately we do not have much history on this business, and if anyone knows anything about it we would appreciate hearing from you. We are fairly sure that it was converted into individual apartments […]
First Public Viewed Execution in Elizabethtown – 1853
Strange things sometimes happened to murders in Canada West. Witness the case of John Simpson, alias Christopher Hill, publicly executed in the jail yard at Brockville on November 17, 1853, less than six months after he had beaten to death John Fell, an Augusta Farmer, on a lonely country road within view of the country town..
The Log Canoe
This canoe was made from a solid white cedar log by Indians from the Devil Lake area near Westport, Ontario. It was made by placing hot stones on the log which turned the wood into charcoal. It was then scraped out and more hot stones added until the desired shape and size was achieved. The […]
Charlie Sanford Luckey – The Last Man Hung in Elizabethtown
The Luckey Murders There are several accounts that have been written about this tragic murder, but rather than quote from those accounts, we are providing you with transcripts from the newspapers that covered the incident. This way you will be getting the first hand account of how the events unfolded. The Irish Canadian, Thursday, October […]
Charlie Herbison, Lyn Blacksmith
Memories of her father by Mrs. Hilda Rehberg I remember my dad came home for supper one night and announced that he had purchased the Blacksmith Shop. His wife, my mother, commented that “Now I’ll have to stay in Lyn all my life”. This was around 1922. Charlie Herbison was the son of John Herbison, […]
Postcards – A Brief History
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 […]
Postcards – The Thousand Islands
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 […]
Postcards – Birthday and Humorous
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 […]
Postcards for Special Holidays
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. […]
Lee Family Photo Album
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 […]
Dunster Family Photo Album
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.
Post Cards – Christmas
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 […]
Post Cards – General Greeting
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. […]
Post Cards – International
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 […]
Post Cards from Niagara Falls, Ontario
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 […]
Post Cards from Ontario
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 […]
Postcards from Canada
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 […]
Postcards from the United States
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 […]
World War I – Postcards
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 […]
Fulford Pioneer Cemetery
Fulford Pioneer Cemetery Concession: 1, Lot: 28; Location: at the south end of Fulford Point Road, west of Brockville , established in 1786 – Twp of Elizabethtown*, GPS- 44.541371, -75.750953 Anyone visiting this cemetery should respect the “No Parking” signs as this is private property. […]
Yonge Mills – a One Room School House in Elizabethtown
Yonge Mills School School Section #28 Elizbethtown School Section # 2 & 3 Front of Yonge The Yonge Mills School house is located on the Yonge Mills Road, approximately 3 ½ miles west of the village of Lyn. On September 26th 1874 a ¾ acre lot was severed from the land owned by Mr. […]
Sherwood Springs – A One Room School House in Elizabethtown
Sherwood Springs School School Sectional #3 Elizabethtown School Sectional # 1 Front of Yonge The first school building was made of logs and located on the west side of Sherwood Springs Road, near the site of Jim Eligh’s brick house. It was started in 1851, but not opened until January 3, 1854. The second […]