Finding Cramahe's past: Historical directories and gazetteers
Morganston
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IntroductionEarly directories, 1799-1850Directories, 1851-1899Directories, 1900-1916Cramahe TownshipCastletonColborneDundonaldEdvilleLakeportMorganstonLinks
History of Directory publishing - Library and Archives CanadaChecklist of Canadian directories, 1790-1950 - Internet ArchiveNineteenth Century Directories as Sources in Canadian Social History by Gareth Shaw, ArchivariaMorganston was included in many directories and gazetteers in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The changes in businessmen and operations were fairly small over the years but the publications provided insights into the community.
Morganston description, exhibit, The Province of Ontario Gazetteer and Directory, containing concise descriptions of cities, towns and villages in the province, with names of professional and business men and principal inhabitants, 1869 Details
William Newman worked as Morganston's postmaster for well over 20 years.
Morganston description, exhibit, Lovell's gazetteer of British North America... 1873. Details
Lovell's 1873 gazetteer mentioned Snider's Corner, actually spelt Snyder, was originally the name of the village.
Morganston description, exhibit, Lovell's Business and Professional Directory of the Province of Ontario, for 1882, Alphabetically arranged as to Places, Names, Business and Professions, with a Classified Business Directory of the City of Montreal Details
Morganston description, exhibit, Ontario Gazetteer and Business Directory: 1884-5 Details
The 1884 Ontario Gazetteer referenced that Morganston was once known as Morganstown. It costs 60 cents to travel to Colborne or Hastings on the daily stage.
Morganston description, exhibit, Alphabetical Business Directory, Union Publishing Co's Farmers' & Business Directory for the counties of Durham, Peterborough, and Victoria 1884 Details
Morganston description, exhibit, Union Publishing Co's Farmers' & Business Directory for the counties of Durham, Northumberland, Peterborough, and Victoria 1886-7 Details
Morganston description, exhibit, Ontario gazetteer and business directory, 1886-7 Details
Morganston's business listing was lengthy in 1886 Ontario gazetteer. A barber and washing machine seller lived in the village. W.B. Huycke produced cheese.
Morganston description, exhibit, Ontario Gazetteer and Business Directory, 1888-9. Details
Morganston description, exhibit, Farmers' and Classified Business Directory for the Counties of Durham, Northumberland, Peterboro and Victoria for 1890 Details
Morganston description, exhibit, Farmers and Business Directory for the Counties of Durham, Northumberland, Peterboro and Victoria and Districts of Haliburton, Muskoka Nipissing and Parry Sound, 1897-8. Details
Mrs. M.E. Langford took over from William Newman to become the village's postmistress.
Morganston description, exhibit, Dominion of Canada and Colony of Newfoundland Gazetteer and Classified Business Directory, 1899 Details
Morganston description, exhibit, Farmers and Business Directory for the Counties of Durham, Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterboro and Victoria and Districts of Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Algoma and Manitoulin Island for 1903. Details
Morganston description, exhibit, Ontario Commercial Year Book and Gazetteer: 1906 Details
Morganston description, exhibit, Lovell's gazetteer of the dominion of Canada ..., 1908. Details
Morganston description, exhibit, Ontario Gazetteer and Business Directory, 1910-11 Details
The Morganston Cheese & Butter Company was listed. Morganston supported three blacksmiths - Thomas Lloyd, A.B. Van Blaricom and J.T. Wilson.
Morganston description, exhibit, 1916-17 Vernon's Directory - Durham, Haliburton, Northumberland, Ontario, Peterborough, and Victoria counties. Details
The Massey family name was published in the 1916 Vernon directory.
