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The First Pioneers and The History of Chelmsford
The First Pioneers and The History of Chelmsford
ON00120 036-2-3-1 · Item · March 27, 1952
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item is a six page, typewritten, annotated paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of Chelmsford, Ontario between 1882 and 1952. Two handwritten edits to the text can be found on page five. The paper covers the first settlers in Chelmsford, the history of the Catholic Church in that parish as well as the history of two short-lived Protestant churches and touches on prominent individuals within the community, such as Raphael Groulx, the first mayor; Elzear Belanger, the first merchant and post master; Hugh Gratton, post master; and Dr. Rodolphe Tanguay, general practitioner. Prominent women mentioned within the essay include church decorators Mrs. D. Seguin, Mrs. Raphael Groulx and Mrs. Clement Methe.
The First Pioneers & The History of Chelmsford
The First Pioneers & The History of Chelmsford
ON00120 036-2-3-2 · Item · March 27, 1952
Part of Chelmsford Women's Institute

Item is a five page, typewritten paper by Rose Cvitkovich on the history of Chelmsford, Ontario between 1882 and 1952. The paper covers the first settlers in Chelmsford, the history of the Catholic Church in that parish as well as the history of two short-lived Protestant churches and touches on prominent individuals within the community, such as Raphael Groulx, the first mayor; Elzear Belanger, the first merchant and post master; Hugh Gratton, post master; and Dr. Rodolphe Tanguay, general practitioner. Prominent women mentioned within the essay include church decorators Mrs. D. Seguin, Mrs. Raphael Groulx and Mrs. Clement Methe.
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Opening Services Programme
CA ON00154 2014.74-2003.54.3 · Item
Part of Doherty Collection

Item is a programme from the opening of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 131 Walton Street, Port Hope on July 22, 1906. The opening services included guest speaker Rev. B. C. Jones and Pastor Rev. H. E. Abraham. An image of St. Paul's Church is on the front.
Methodist Church Services Programme
CA ON00154 2004.23-2004.23.2.14 · Item · 1901
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection (Second Accrual)

Item is a programme from Port Hope Methodist Church, Rev. E. B. Lancely, Pastor. The programme is for Sunday morning and evening services for 1 Dec 1901; celebrating the third anniversary of the Methodist Sunday School. "T. Long" written on back. Removed from Long Cabinets "United Church" file.
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.
Canton United Church 75th Anniversary Booklet
CA ON00154 2008.23-2008.23.1.3 · Item · 1951
Part of Charles Taws Collection

Item is a commemorative booklet for the 75th Anniversary of the Canton United Church (the brick structure), 1951. The booklet includes short history about congregation, buildings, cemetery and organizations.
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.
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.