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: Adelene Quantz (Lena); A baby portrait of Adeline Quantz, referred to as Lena. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Quantz and granddaughter of George Quantz. She was raised on Lot 12, Concession 10 and lived on Lot 11, Concession 10, Innisfil. She died April 21, 1958., IHS3042

: Adrian Bateman; Portrait of Thomas Adrian Bateman. He married Ethel Irene Ralston on 1 November 1911. He was also first cousin to Edna Allan (née Bateman)., IHS762

: Aerial View Of Churchill; Aerial view of Churchill. Visible in the photo above the highway (the west side of Highway 11) are: the Ritchie Cunning apartments, the Edgar Sturgeon home, Sturgeon Coach Service Limited (1948-69, the school bus terminal), and Harry Sloan's residence. On the bottom, or east side of Highway 11, are: Burke's Garage, Ivan Burke Home, another home, and the Old Doctor's home, which was once Churchill post office owned by Bill Patterson until 1963., IHS1180

: Aerial View Of Cookstown; Aerial view of Cookstown taken in approximately 1958. The photo appeared in a calendar issued by Ira Wilson's feel mill. The photo shows a view of the town from west to east. The United Church is visible in the centre bottom, and the Cookstown fairgrounds and Curling Club are visible near the centre top.

: Aerial View Of Cookstown; An aerial view of Cookstown looking down on Church Street, and west from the tower of St. John's Anglican Church. This photo was taken by Thomas "Tommy" Monkman., IHS1958

: Aerial View of Stroud 1959; Stroud Village and surrounding farms aerial view. Taken from Young's IGA Foodliner calendar. The image was taken in 1959, prior to the development of a plaza and subdivision., IHS1586

: Aeroplane; The black and white image shows five people standing around a landed plane. There are three boys/men on the furthest side with the pilot, and a woman standing on the opposite side. The airplane from Camp Borden landed on NH of Lot 19, Concession 7. The airplane had gotten lost in the fog and almost ran out of fuel. The craft landed on Frank Brewsters farm. After getting five gallons of gasoline from Mr. Alf Martin, the plane took off for Camp Borden., IHS836

: Aeroplane; Image of an airplane that was forced to land in 1920, reason is unknown. It appears to have landed on Churchill farm land, Innisfil. Five men can be seen standing on front of the airplane's wings, posing for the photograph.Fourth from left is Frank Rogerson., IHS1983

: Aeroplane in a Field; Postcard showing one of the first airplanes. The image shows an airplane in a field, being pushed either side on the wings by men. One man can be seen spectating on the left side of the image., IHS3829

: Affidavit re James Duncan; An Affidavit regarding James Duncan, written on January 4th, 1871, by Gavin Allan. County of Simcoe - To Wit:" I, Gavin Allan of the Township of Innisfil,in the county of Simcoe in the Province of Ontario, Yeoman, make oath and say that I have been acquainted with James Duncan of the said Township of Innisfil for over forty years and that to my certain knowledge he and his father have had possession..N 1/2 of Lot No. 18 in 6th concession of Innisfil for 37 years past and that he James Duncan himself, has been in possession ever since his father's death which happened about twenty-four years ago to the best of my knowledge.. Sworn this 4th day of January 1871 before me ....G.L. Lamb Gavin Allan A Commissioner for taking affidavits in ......and for County of Simcoe", IHS184

: After the Opening Ceremonies; Image taken during the celebration of Canada's Centennial, hosted in Cookstown. The image shows people posing in a line, in their best dress for the occasion. The image was taken in the registration hall after the celebration. Two women are dressed in period costumes. [L-R] Mr. Rowe's Aide de camp, Reeve L.E.C. Monkman, Mrs. Monkman, M.P.P. Art Evans, Mrs. Audrey Evans and daughter, Mrs. E. Rowe, Mrs. Daureen McKay (convenor of antique display) and Hon. Earl Rowe.

: Agnes (Beattie) Barclay; Agnes Barclay (née Beattie) was born in Canonbie, Scotland on 3 May 1807. She married Francis Barclay on 20 May 1825 in Scotland and together with their six children (Mary, George [died in infancy], David, Agnes, John, and William Mina Barclay) moved to NH Lot 16, Conc. 7. They had four more children including Francis, George, Margaret, and Elisabeth. Agnes died on 25 March 1886, twenty six years after her husband Francis. "Barclay House" later becanme a tourist attraction in the form of a tea house. but burned down on New Year's Day 2015., IHS1289

: Agnes Allan; Portrait of Agnes Allan, taken in 1896. Agnes (Addie) Allan (Born 1871, died 1934 ) was daughter of John Allan and Agnes Barclay. She married Samuel Todd in 1899. Agnes Allen farmed most of her life on NH Lot 19, Concession 1., IHS1165

: Agnes Allan, Graduation; Graduation photo of Agnes Allan from Barrie Royal Victoria Hospital in 1919. Agnes is sat in her nurses uniform, holding a bouquet of flowers, in a setting also decorated with flowers. Daughter of Gavin C. Allan and Florence (Campbell) Allan, and niece of Walter Allan., IHS789

: Agnes Jane Allan; Photo of Agnes Jane Allan, the daughter of William Allan and Georgina McDonald, with her cat. Ms. Allan was a devoted choir member, Sunday school teacher at Churchill Presbyterian church and later at the United Church, and community worker., IHS1495

: Agricultural Buildings - Wright Farm; Image taken in 1917 of the Barn on the William Wright homestead. The image shows a dirt road leading to the barn, with two wooden post fences either side. Located at Concession 10, Stroud Innisfil. The senior citizens complex is now situate on this farm land in Stroud., IHS3404A

: Alan Dawson and Don Wesson of Cookstown; Image of two boys taken in 1947 at Innisfil Park. From left to right: Alan Dawson, Don Wesson. The two boys were 13 years old in this image and are both from Cookstown. The boys are both wearing their pants and shoes, with no shirts. They were allegedly enjoying a walk along the shoreline path of Innisfil Path. The Dawson family had rented a nearby cottage for a week holiday., IHS4249

: Albert And Annie Pratt; Photo from 1930 of Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Annie (née Hopkins) Pratt on their farm, which remained in the Pratt name from 1832 until 1959. Albert's ancestor John Pratt (1792-1861) arrived from Gloucestershire, England in 1832 and his wife, Ann Smith (1801-1851) came to Canada in 1834 with five children: William, Mary, Fanny, George, and Jesse. Two younger sons, John and Henry, were born in Canada. In this photo Albert and Annie are crouched in the middle of the farmyard feeding a gaggle of geese. The edge of a tool shed is visible on the left, and a silo on the right. Annie and Albert had five children, son William (born 11 March 1908), daughter Edith (born 2 June 1910), son Elmer (born 16 November 1913), daughter Helen (born December 1920), and daughter Florence (born 16 February 1923)., IHS2252

: Albert Foster and George Reid; Black and white photograph taken in 1930. The image is of Albert Foster and George Reid. The two men are wearing light button up shirts with suspenders, and dark pants. They appear to be standing outside in a garden. The image was taken next door to Mr. Fred Quantz's home, in Belle Ewart., IHS659

: Albert Kirkpatrick's General Store; Image taken of Albert Kirkpatrick's General Store. There is are signs on the side of the building that reads "I am a Merchant", and "Grains", indicating the business. There are five people standing on the front porch of the central building in the image. The central building was a store room for all the goods. The farthest building seen on the left was the Chopping Mill run by Art King. A car can be seen driving in front of the buildings. In the bottom right corner of the image, there is writing that says "A. Kirkpatrick General Store Lefroy Ont."., IHS1883

: Albert Pratt And Grandson; Photo of Albert Pratt seated in a chair holding his grandson in his lap. They are outdoors, just in front of a team of two draft horses hitched to a grain binder. Mr. Pratt is wearing a tweed cap, and his grandson is in a white gown., IHS2258

: Albert Pratt Farm; Image of Albert Pratt Farm, taken in 1950. The farm was located on Lot 16, Concession 11. The image was found on page 95 of the Stroud Tweedsmuir History. Volume 11., IHS3382-100C

: Albert Pratt Farm; Albert Pratt Farm; in Pratt name from Crown to 1959. John Pratt (1792-1861) came from Gloucestershire, England in 1832 and settled on this farm. In 1834, his wife (nee Ann Smith, 1801-1851) came to Canada with five children: William, Mary, Fanny, George and Jesse. Two younger sons, John and Henry were born in Canada., IHS2293

: Albert Pratt and Annie Hopkins Wedding; A portrait of Albert Pratt and his bride, Annie Hopkins, on their wedding day. Annie is sat in a chair wearing her wedding dress, with her hair in an up-do and eyeglasses on. Albert stands next to Annie, wearing a suit. The couple lived at St. Paul's on NH Lot 16, concession 11., IHS2295

: Albert Pratt and Mrs. Albert Pratt and family; Black and white image of a family portrait. Three members of the family are standing, while four are seated. The image was taken in 1930 of the Pratt family. Left to right: Edith, Florence, Elmer Sitting: Albert Pratt, William, Helen, Mrs. Albert Pratt (Annie Hopkins), IHS2260

: Albert Pratt family; Black and white photograph of four generations. Left to right: Albert Pratt holding his great granddaughter, Cynthia Nelson (Daughter of Thomas Nelson), Edith Nelson (née Pratt) (Daughter of Albert Pratt, Mother of Thomas Nelson, Grandmother to Cynthia Nelson), Thomas Nelson (Grandson to Albert Pratt, Son to Edith Nelson, and Father to Cynthia Nelson). The four generations are sat indoors, in front of a window., IHS2298

: Albert Pratt on Haywagon; Image taken in 1940 at NH Lot 15, concession 11. Image of Albert Pratt standing on top of a filled hay wagon. Elmer Pratt stands on the ground, in front of the wagon, pitching loose hay. Both men appear to be wearing overalls and hats. The wagon has been identified as a high wheel wagon., IHS2255

: Albert Pratt with First wife; A portrait of Albert Pratt with his first wife, Ida Black, and parents, taken in 1899. Ida Black had two children with Albert Pratt - Andrew (born July 14th 1900, died of pneumonia August 14th 1906), and Victor (born May 23rd 1902, died January 1967). The men in the image are wearing suits, and the women are wearing high-necked floor length dresses. [Left to right] Standing: Mrs. Albert Pratt (née Ida Black), Albert Pratt. Sitting: John Pratt (died 1932) and wife Eliza Jane (nee Hurl?) (died 1920)., IHS2248

: Albert Pratt's First Car; Photo of Albert Pratt's first car, a Chevy 490 from circa 1918, and his family. Pictured (from left to right) are: Albert Pratt (born 5 April 1877), daughter Helen (born December 1920), wife Annie (born 26 February 1885), daughter Florence (born 16 February 1923), son Elmer (born 16 November 1913), and Edith (born 2 June 1910). The photo was taken by the eldest son William (born 11 March 1908). The family is stood for the image in front of the car., IHS2254

: Albert Purvis Family; Black and white image taken of the Purvis family, around 1915. The family appears to be sitting on the front porch of their home, with two members on the grass in front. Pictured are Albert Purvis, Mrs. Purvis, Robert (Bob) Sproule, Fred Purvis, Earl Purvis, Herb Purvis., IHS295

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