Collection consists of family bibles, and other ephemera related to several local families (Powe, Haskill, Rowden and Gordon) from the Port Hope area, c1847-1937. For more detailed information, please refer to series and item-level descriptions.
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.
File consists of two (2) receipts made out to David Haskill, 1888-1892. It includes: Receipt made out to Mr. D. Haskill for the amount of $2 paid to the office of the Daily & Weekly Guide for his subscription to "The Weekly Guide" 1 Jan 1888 to 1 Jan 1889", dated 4 Jan 1888; and Receipt written to David Haskill for the payment of $13 paid to the band of the 46th Regiment for the funeral of James Garnett. Dated 13 Apr 1892, signed J. R. Smith, Sergt. 46 Band.
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.
Item is a letter written by the Port Hope Methodist Minister John Learoy on 24 May 1886, confirming the marriage of David Haskill and Mary Grace Rowden. Written on church letterhead.
Item is one baptismal certificate for Mary Grace Rowden, issued by the Bible Christian Church, Port Hope, 1867. Stamped on back with registration, and hand written 169712.
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.
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.
File consists of two (2) death notices for William Rowden and Susan Walters Truscott (nee Rowden); and four (4) death cards for Louise Truscott (sic), Ann Rowden Darke and William Pym.
File consists of a series of correspondence sent from County Devon to relatives in Port Hope. Letters written to William Rowden and Mary Grace Rowden, and provide insight into the conditions in rural England, compared to Port Hope. Envelopes are also included in this file. Letters written to William Rowden, addressed to him as "Dear Brother" and to Grace Haskill, addressed as "Dear Niece." The letters are written by Mary Lewis, wife of George Lewis of Bideford, Devon, England and Grace Branch of Bideford, Devon England. Also one written by "Lizzie" to Grace Haskill; addressed "Dear Cousin." Also sisters Grace and Maria are mentioned in the letters. Letters discuss family, health, weather and crops between 1896 and 1910.
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.