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: Fred Tudor'S Car; Fred Tudor's Car.

: Fred Wright Home; Fred Wright Home. From the Stroud Tweedsmiur Histories, Vol. 4., IHS3384-96B

: Fred and Wilson Thompson; Photograph of Wilson and Fred Thompson as young seated on wooden barrels eating a meal arranged on a bench. The photo appears to have been taken indoors with some saws and other tools and machinery visible in the background as well as some oil lamps. Further information is available at the Knock Heritage Site, IHS3713

: Frederick G. Webb And Wife Maude; Frederick (Fred) G. Webb and his wife Maude (married February 20, 1918) on their Golden Wedding Anniversary, IHS2438

: Frederick Quantz; Frederick Quantz, one of 17 children, married Fannie Hannah Pratt, daughter of John Pratt, and his children Anne and George. The family first lived at Lot 16, Concession 11, it may have been at N 1/2 Lot 12, Concession 11 at the time the photograph was taken, as they moved there after a few years of marriage. George is the father, and Frederick is the grandfather of the owner of the photograph, Fred Quantz. FAMILY OF QUANTZ, IHS321

: Freight Cars At Station; Freight Cars at Station.

: Fun At The Innisfil Historical Society Fair; Innisfil Historical Society fair at the Old Warnica School. The school was demolished in 1981. INNISFIL HISTORICAL SOCIETY, IHS2949

: Funeral Parlour; The first undertaking parlour in Cookstown. This picture was taken after Mr. Hughes moved to his present location on King Street North.

: G. Johnston and A. Cumming; George Johnston and Andrew Cumming of Ratepayers Association, in front of the Stroud Community Hall. From Page 109 of the Stroud Tweedsmuir History, Volume 11., IHS3382-115A

: Gail Lucas; Gail Lucas proudly holds the newly released "Memories of Cookstown" local history book. Gail was the page designer and chief editor for this project. She had also been editor for "Farms of Innisfil" in 2006., IHS4302

: Gail Lucas; Gail Lucas proudly holds the newly released "Memories of Cookstown" local history book. Gail was the page designer and chief editor for this project. She had also been editor for "Farms of Innisfil" in 2006., IHS4302

: Garage Of Mr. Fred Quantz; Mr. Fred Quantz in front of his first garage, it was made out of logs, was on the 5th line, Lot 23, Bell Ewart. CONSTRUCTION - LOG, IHS662

: Garages - Thornton; Sam J. Maiel's Garage - Thornton Refer to #3227 which is an earlier picture of the garage (two buildings were separate) Garages, IHS3228

: Gas Pumps; Photo of a flatbed truck after fueling at a service station. There are two tall gasoline pumps visible in front of the truck, and the driver dressed in a dark coat is standing beside the driver's side door. Further information is available at the Knock Heritage Site, IHS1852

: Gates At Cookstown Fairgrounds; Photo of the gates erected at the entrance to the Cookstown Fairgrounds in honour of the centennial of the fair in 1958. The gates are made of stone, and the driveway between them is unpaved.

: Gathering Honoring Zelma (Srigley) Sinton; Gathering at Clarence Srigley's in honor of Zelma (Srigley) Sinton, a missionary in China for 45 years. Back row: Reverend Earlston Doe, Mrs. William Lucas, Mary Lougheed, ____, Ruby Cochrane, Mrs. Fred Brown, Mrs. Arthur Little, Mrs. Arthur Dyer, Mrs. David Cochrane, ___, ____, Irene Kell, ____, ____, Gladys Srigley, ____, Mrs. William Lockhart, ____, Lizzie Palling,____, ____, Verna Wice, Mrs. C.M. Srigley, Mrs. Herb Lougheed, ____. Second row: Mrs. George Hubbert, ____, Mrs. Herb Lougheed, Miss Jennie Jago, ____, Mrs. David Cochrane, Mrs. Thomas Kell, Mrs. Thompson Campbell, ____, ____, Mrs. Reg (Myrtle) Srigley, ____, Mrs. Arthur Little, Mrs. Lizzie (Srigley) Taylor. Front row: ____, Mrs. Levi Srigley, Ruth Srigley, Mrs. Jennie Green, Mrs. Joe Cochrane, Mrs. Earlston Doe, Mrs. Chas. Campbell, ____, ____, Barbara Srigley., IHS2105

: Gavin C. Allan; Churchill rink - Won Barrie Bonspiel. Left to Right: Gavin c. Allan, George Malcomson, John Allan and Davie Lennox., IHS1298

: Gavin C. Allan In Front Of The Sloan Building; Photo of Gavin C. Allan, Innisfil Township Clerk from 1937 to 1954, standing in front of the Township office in 1937. The office was located in the James old Sloan building, a historical landmark likely built in the 1820s. The building was owned by the Sloan family for one hundred years, but was demolished by Gregg Davis in 1947. Mr. Allan was an Innisfil Councillor from 1913 to 1922, Deputy Reeve in 1923, and Reeve from 1926 to 28. He was greatly interested in the inauguration of Innisfil Park (now known today as Innisfil Beach Park) in 1922 and the reforestation demonstration plot on High 11 at Concession 7. He also operated a chopping mill and creamery in Churchill for a short time and farmed Burnside farm on Lot 15, Concession 5 for three years. He moved to Lefroy in 1916 and worked as a cement contractor for 10 years, and later as a grain merchant and elevator operator in Lefroy for 9 years. The photo shows him standing in the door way of the building, which features muntins across the large glass window panes surrounding the door., IHS1478

: Gazy Kidd; Gazy Kidd (daughter of John Kidd)

: General Store, Stroud; At Stroud four corners. When Mrs. Sarah Greens' mother Miss. Minnie Bowman (Leonard) worked at the Tailors "Hamilton and Young" (far right of building). Starting R to L: Mr. Hamilton Young, Mrs. Hamilton Young, next their daughter Mary Young (she married William Hunter). Next Mrs. Sarah Greens mother Minnie (Margaret (Bowman) Leonard (married name). Next James Brewster. (Children seated are unknown). Far left by tree David Hill (he kept Hotel at Craigvale). Mrs. McKench wheeling baby buggy (note old baby carriage). The building comprised of General Store (dry goods and furniture), and Tailor shop. Mrs. Sarah Greens mother was 22 years old when she was married., IHS1561

: General Store, Stroud, On.; The "Corner Store". Stroud, On. From Stroud Tweedsmuir Histories, Vol 111 Further information is available at the Knock Heritage Site, IHS3383-3C

: General Store-Painswick; This is a photo of Johnston's Painswick Store and Gas Station, now the location of the Shell Gas Station and Car Wash. Further information is available at the Knock Heritage Site, IHS3900

: Genevieve Jamieson; Photo of Genevieve Jamieson, daughter of Dorothea and sister of Neville Jamieson. She is standing outside and wearing a long dress with gloves that go past her elbows, and she is holding a sunhat and small purse in her hands. Genevieve took Elocution (public speaking) and performed at strawberry festivals, garden parties, local concerts, church functions and various other venues. This photo was taken just prior to a performance when she was approximately 20 years old. She was born in October 1902. She never married and left Thornton and returned to Toronto to work at the Toronto Daily Star., IHS1746s

: Genevieve Jamieson; Studio portrait of Genevieve Jamieson (b. 1902), daughter of Dorothea Jamieson, when she was 2 years and 9 months old. She was sister to Neville Jamieson. She is wearing a white dress and white bow in her hair, which is blonde and in ringlets., IHS1751s

: George Alpin Family; The George Alpin Family. From Page 137 of the Stroud Tweedsmuir History, Volume 11., IHS3382-144B

: George And Margaret Constable; George and Margaret Constable and Family. Pictured from left to right, back row: Harvey (1887-1936), Ann (1879-1951), Russell (1884-1972), Margaret (Maddie) (1882-1957), and William (1890-?). Front: Mr. George Constable (1850-1929, father), Irene (1892-1966), Mrs. Margaret Constable (née Thomson, 1857-1936, mother)., IHS2615

: George And Mary Ann Wice; Portrait of George and Mary Ann Wice, the parents of Sarah McDonald and grandparents of Cyril McDonald., IHS1452

: George Baker, Charlie Baker, and Norman Broley; Photo of three boys - George Baker, Charlie Baker, and Norman Broley - standing in the street, with two buildings visible behind them. The boys are dressed in long sleeved shirts and trousers, and are wearing newsboy caps. The building directly behind them is Monkman's General Store and appears to have several items on display in the front window. It has lightly coloured siding and the name "R.B. Boddy" painted across the side. When first constructed on 9 Queen Street, the building consisted of a store and home dwelling, with a connecting door inside. As time passed the entire building became dedicated to business ventures. Early owners included the McMahons, the Clements, the Boddys, the Hoppers, the Arnolds, Fisher's Superior Store, and R.B. Scott. The building was damaged and nearly destroyed in two different fires (1924 and 1948). Telephone poles line the street and a girl carrying a box or parcel is just visible in the background.

: George Barclay; Portrait of George Barclay (1834-1917): Magistrate and postmaster. George Barclay farmed in Innisfil, Hwy #11, at the 8th Line., IHS372

: George Bull; George Bull - worked for William Cowan or his son John - on the farm. William Cowan Bull, George, IHS3003

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