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David Haskill Family Bible
CA ON00154 2005.15-2014.41.1 · Item
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

Item is a family bible originally owned by David Haskill of Port Britain, Hope Township, c1851. "David Haskill" is written inside the front and back covers of the bible.

CA ON00154 2005.15-2005.15.3.2 · Item
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

Item is a funeral notice card for Elizabeth McGinnis Gordon, d. 1923. Elizabeth McGinnis (d. 1923) wife of the late Thomas Gordon, died in Toronto on 29 Dec 1923. Funeral took place from the family residence, Victoria Street, Port Hope to the Church of Our Lady of Mercy and then to the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Toronto Road.

Mary Rowden Personal Bible
CA ON00154 2005.15-2014.41.2 · Item
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

Item is a bible which belonged to Mary Rowden, c1851. The bible was purchased when she was leaving England and arrived in Plymouth. This is written on the front inside cover of the bible. Inside the front cover, there is also a note written by Mary's great grandchild. This bible is not a family bible, it is a personal bible without family information.

Powe Family Bible
CA ON00154 2005.15-2005.15.3.1 · Item
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

Item is the Powe Family Bible, 1847-1889. The bible originally belonged to Robert Powe and Catherine Parsons, natives of Bideford, Devon, England. Family births and deaths are recorded on the last page of the Bible. Entries between 1847 and 1889. Notes written in pencil on the last page show the last entry is regarding the death of William Parsons Powe who died 15 Sep 1916.

CA ON00154 2005.15-2005.15.1.5 · Item
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

Item is a Letter of Administration of the Estate of Timothy Curtis Haskill, who died on 6 Dec 1885 in Port Hope. He died intestate and his mother Ann Haskill was granted the right of paying his debts and distributing the remains of his estate.