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CA ON00154 996.21-2016.3.1 · Item · 2015
Part of Barbara Loucks Family Collection

Item is an edition of "Boys' Business: A Boy's Adventures with Birds and Beasts," 2015. The original manuscript was written by Charles Haultain and his mother, c1910. It was discovered, and published, by his daughter, Barbara in 2015. The book contains the musings of a young boy while hunting, fishing, and enjoying the life of a young naturalist in the area surround Port Hope, and Hope Township. It also includes sketches and watercolours created by Charles Haultain.

Loucks, Barbara
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.

John Smart Probate
CA ON00154 2004.23-2004.23.2.2 · Item
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection (Second Accrual)

Item is the Last Will and Testament of John Smart, Town of Port Hope. Executors: John Elias Smart, Accountant, Port Hope; Annie Sophia Smart, Spinster, Port Hope; Alfred Merritt Smart, Insurance Agent, London. Witnessed by Seth S. Smith and J.D. Smith.

CA ON00154 2015.34-2015.34.5-2015.34.5.5 · Item · 1960
Part of Austin Family Collection

Item is a Kodak Brownie Movie Camera Turret f/1.9, c1960. It was used to record the Austin family film reels (see 2015.34.6). The camera also includes the original Kodak carrying case, two (2) empty film containers, a compass, and the original manuals.

Austin, John
Letter from A. P. Rice
CA ON00154 2010.44-995.52.2-995.52.2.3 · Item · 1866
Part of Harold Reeve fonds

Item is a handwritten letter discussing a large number of deaths and the procession in Toronto. Letter is dated July 5, 1866. The author of the letter is A. P. Rice, writing from B. A. Cottage, Toronto, C. W. and speaks also of his studies in Toronto. References in letter are made to "F. Little" and "Elijah" (believed to be Elijah Rice 1843-1920).

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.

CA ON00154 2014.74-2003.54.1.1 · Item
Part of Doherty Collection

Item is a programme from the Eight Annual Port Hope Figure Skating Club Carnival, March 1, 1958. The carnival was directed by Barbara Anne Burgoyne with local skaters participating. Program includes photographs, identification and advertising from local merchants and organizations. "Angela Watts" written on the inside. "June" and "Johnny" written on front Cover.

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 2017.15.1 · Item · 1817 - 1898

Item is family history page featuring the birth dates of various members of the 'Richard' family of Port Hope and Cobourg area from 1817 to 1898. This page is possibly from a family bible.

"Elizabeth and --- "
---- Richard born June 2nd 1817
Elizabeth Richard born Feb. 9th 1819
William Richard born April 7th? 1823?
Archibald Richard Dec 24 1825
Hugh Richard Sept 2 1828
Margaret Maria May 30 1831
Mary Morrison Richard Dec 21 1833

John Richard and Mary Yheu ?
children Thomas Francis Sept 22 1853
Elizabeth Richard Dec 26 1854
Cecilia Richard Feb 27 1856
Mary Josephine Richard Sept 29 1857
Harriet Richard October 27 1858
John Caldwell Richard May 20 1860
Robert William Richard March 9 1862
Stuart Grahame Richard March 6 1863
Francis Richard March 3 1865
William Albert Richard July 2 1868
Lovel Murray Richard March 2 1870
Margaret Richard 1872"

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.