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CA ON00154 996.21-1996.21 · Series · 1914-1936
Part of Barbara Loucks Family Collection

Series consists of newspapers and brochurs noting military concerns. It includes: (1) Port Hope Evening Guide, 4 Dec 1914 (Letter from Robin Haultain, England); (2) Brochure "Information for Wives of Soldiers Coming from Overseas," c. 1915; (3) Brochure "Canadian Legion Pilgrimage to Vimy Ridge for the Unveiling of the Canadian National War Memorial," 26 Jul 1936.

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.

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 2004.23-2004.23.2.27 · File
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection (Second Accrual)

File consists of the documents created and used by the St. Mark's Cemetery Committee, 1972-1982. It includes: Inscriptions and details of St. Mark's Cemetery, formerly St. John's, 1978; Gravestone / inscription list before renovations and restoration; Inscriptions, Old Presbyterian Cemetery between Baldwin and Bruton Streets; Cremation burials at St. Mark's Cemetery; Cemetery restoration guidelines from the province of Ontario, used to improve the state of St. Mark's Cemetery; Correspondence - ACO, Port Hope to St. Mark's 1982; Correspondence - LACAC, Port Hope to St. Mark's, 1982; St. Mark's calendar of events, 1982; Notes from meetings, taken by Tom Long, 1982; two (2) maps showing rectory lot (King & Dorset Streets) with letter from Jack Sylvester; Letter from Tom Long to Dr. R. P. Vivian; Letter requesting permission to quote Harold Reeve's work, 1972. Permission granted by Reeve; Letter with two (2) attached photographs from Percy I. Climo, re: tombstone of Arabella Watson, 1973; Copy of The Mark 72 Programme, St. Mark's Church, Port Hope; "A Few Pioneer Families" by Percy L. Climo created for the church's sesquicentennial year celebrations, 1971-1972. Surnames covered in this publication is Perrin, Haw, Ernest, Watson, Ainlay, Britton, Vint, McElroy, etc.

CA ON00154 2004.23-2004.23.2.9 · File · 1910-1916
Part of Tom Long Local History Collection (Second Accrual)

File consists of the military papers of Alfred H.C. Long, 1910-1916. It includes: Certificate of Military Instruction, Infantry Branch, 1910; 46th Regiment, School of Signaling, Certificate of Military Instruction, 28 Apr 1911; Certificate of Military Instruction 24 Jun 1913; 46th Regiment, Certificate of Military Instruction, Field Officer, 1916; Certificate of Military Instruction of Musketry Instruction, 1916; Regimental Fund Account, 136th Durham Overseas Battalion, C. E. F. 1915-1916; Battalion Order # 112. Second page duplicated. Syllabus of training, May 13, 1916 Commanding 136th Durham Overseas Battalion, Port Hope; Militia Orders, 21 May 1910, A. H. C. Long listed, 46th Regiment; Appointments, Promotions and Retirements, Canadian Militia, 1914; Letter to Major A. H. C. Long, junior Major from Lt. Col. R. W. Smart regarding Smart's resignation, 1916.

Carol Quirk Collection
CA ON00154 2005.15 · Collection · 1847-1937

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.

CA ON00154 2005.15-2005.15.1.1 · File
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

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.

CA ON00154 2005.15-2005.15.1.4 · File
Part of Carol Quirk Collection

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.

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.

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 2005.15-2005.15.3.2 · 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.

CA ON00154 996.21-2006.10.1 · Series · 1887-1907
Part of Barbara Loucks Family Collection

Series consists of obituaries and other clippings of the Gladman - Stuart - Stuart family, 1887-1907. It includes: Obituary for Mrs. John Grant, mother of Albert Grant, 1887; Marriage announcement of Josie Stuart and Albert Grant, 1896; Death notice of Margaret Gladman Stuart, wife of Charles Stuart, 1901; Obituary for Charles Stuart, 1907; and real estate advertisement for Ballintruan. No date.

George Brogdin fonds
CA ON00154 2007.34 · Fonds · 1830-1890

Fonds consists of papers related to the personal and professional life of George Brogdin, c1830-1890. It includes legal documents created by Mr. Brogdin's law practice in Port Hope, ON. For more detailed information please refer to file and item-level descriptions.

Brogdin, George