John D. Smith Family, Palermo
John D. Smith and family settled on Lot 34, Conc.1 SDS in 1831. The property remained in the family and was farmed until about 1972 when the land was taken for Bronte Creek Provincial Park. The house address was 3340 Dundas Street West, Oakville. Records pertaining to the families who lived on this property and/or are descendants or relatives can be in this group.
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This scrap picture book was made by a family member for Art. Arthur was born in 1883 so it is likely the book, which has no text, was made for him as a toddler. The pages are made of linen, carefullyThis scrap picture book was made by a family member for Art. …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
The front cover is missing from this linen book for children published in 1895 but the title is, "The ABC of Animals". A few pages as well as the back cover are shown. This paper book was owned by thThe front cover is missing from this linen book for children published …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Canada Games was formed in 1886 by its British parent, Copp Clark.Canada Games was formed in 1886 by its British parent, Copp Clark.Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Pages from two "accounts" books owned by the Smith family who settled and farmed Lot 34, Con 1 SDS (near Palermo) in the 1800's through to the early 1970's when the farm was expropriated for Bronte PPages from two "accounts" books owned by the Smith family who settled …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
There is no notation as to the people in this photograph nor is a date provided but the man with the full beard standing is John Durlin (Dorland) Smith as we have another photograph for comparison. MThere is no notation as to the people in this photograph nor …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
"Page 2" of this record is the back of the photograph where the people are identified. Top back row standing left to right is: Mrs. W. Smith (Keturah nee Inglehart), Mr. Walker Smith her husband, Mr."Page 2" of this record is the back of the photograph where …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Mabel was born and raised in Zimmerman, Nelson Township, Halton County. Zimmerman was at Appleby and 2nd Lines. She was a collector of postcards of Hamilton, sometimes swapping them with friends, asMabel was born and raised in Zimmerman, Nelson Township, Halton County. Zimmerman …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Mrs. W. Smith of Palermo was Mabel (Bridgman) Smith. She was born and raised in Zimmerman, Nelson Township, Halton County. Zimmerman was at Appleby and 2nd Lines.Mrs. W. Smith of Palermo was Mabel (Bridgman) Smith. She was born …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Arthur is referred to in a family history as a seaman but in 1918, he took over the family farm in Palermo which was at Lot 34, Concession 1, South of Dundas Street.Arthur is referred to in a family history as a seaman but …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
A postcard of the H & B Incline Railway in Hamilton, Ontario written and sent by Albert Burgin to his uncle, Walker Smith. Page 2 shows the verso of the card.A postcard of the H & B Incline Railway in Hamilton, Ontario …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Mabel (Bridgman) Smith was born and raised in Zimmerman, Nelson Township, Halton County. Zimmerman was at Appleby and 2nd Lines.Mabel (Bridgman) Smith was born and raised in Zimmerman, Nelson Township, Halton …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
Mabel (Bridgman) Smith was born and raised in Zimmerman, Nelson Township, Halton County. Zimmerman was at Appleby and 2nd Lines.Mabel (Bridgman) Smith was born and raised in Zimmerman, Nelson Township, Halton …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
This post office is now part of the John Sopinka Court House. The marvellous old marble hall with the postal wickets and large tables still exists on the ground floor running north from Main Street aThis post office is now part of the John Sopinka Court House. …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
The back of this photograph, written by a family member, says John's middle name is, "Durlin". The State 1 Archaeological Assessment of 3340 Dundas Street West, Oakville by Golder Associates, DecembeThe back of this photograph, written by a family member, says John's …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
The family has written that this photo was taken sometime between 1875 and 1880 but it is most likely the engagement photograph, taken prior to their marriage in October 1881. At least one Census speThe family has written that this photo was taken sometime between 1875 …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
This grain threshing machine was on the farm of the Smith family sometime in about the early 1920s. Most farmers would not have purchased their own thresher but arranged with the owner to come in turThis grain threshing machine was on the farm of the Smith family …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
In 1889, Walker Smith was owner of the farm on Lot 34, Concession 1, S.D.S, (later known as 3340 Dundas Street West, Oakville). A few years earlier, he had taken over from his parents who first startIn 1889, Walker Smith was owner of the farm on Lot 34, …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
John's family spelled his middle name as "Durlan" in many documents but his birth certificate says it is "Durland".John's family spelled his middle name as "Durlan" in many documents but …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
You may also be interested in our record honouring the fundraising cookbooks of Bethel United Church in Drumquin. The link is below the photographs in this record.You may also be interested in our record honouring the fundraising cookbooks …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
This is the original brick schoolhouse built at Palermo, Trafalgar Township in 1875. The school was hit by lightening and ultimately destroyed, with a new building for the school opening in 1942.This is the original brick schoolhouse built at Palermo, Trafalgar Township in …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
