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"Crooked House" in Holly
Photo of the "Crooked House" built by Mahlon Srigley (born 1808, died 1880) and his sons in the 1850s. Pictured is the front of the home featuring a covered verandah with eleven women, presumably family members, standing or seated on the verandah posed for the photo. Mahlon Srigley and his wife Sarah Merrick (born 1811, died 1880) were pioneers in Innisfil. They had 12 children, of whom four sons and five daughters lived to adulthood. They included: Robert (married Isabella Stephenson), Sarah Ann (married Ben Smith), Lemuel (married Mary Miller), Rachel (married John Mitchell), Wellington (married Jane McGill), Emma (married Frances Wice), John (married Fanny Stephenson), and Lizzie (married Reverend Dr. Charles Taylor). The Srigley family, known as Quaker loyalists, migrated to Canada in 1788 to Pelham Township, Niagara, from Bucks Co., Pennsylvania. The eldest son, Robert settled on a farm in Newmarket and the farm lane today is known as Srigley Street. The first church in Holly, a Methodist church, was built of logs in 1859 on South Half Lot 3, Concession 12, and was largely the work of Mahlon Srigley and his sons. Lemuel and John farmed all their lives at Holly (now a part of Barrie) and many descendants still live in the Innisfil and Barrie area., IHS2691
"Great Possessions" - A Religious Play
This photo was taken during a competition of religious plays sponsored by the Simcoe Presbytery. This play was entitled "Great Possessions," directed by Mrs. Herb Beelby and won second prize. Pictured from left to right - Front Row: Mrs. Keith Constable, Velma Hubbert, Glenn Cross, Hazel Booth, and Mrs. Herb Beelby. Back Row: Evelyn Martin, Don McNabb, Don Wice, Bill Gibbins, Morley Allen, John Martin, and Helen Cochrane., IHS1087
"Skunks And Scholars" Presentation
Photo of Don Beatty, left, presenting a copy of the Innisfil Historical Society's book "Skunks and Scholars" to Town Councillor Fisher, who accepted it on behalf of the Township of Innisfil. This presentation was made at the autograph party and launch of the book., IHS3681
"THE QUILTING PARTY" SKIT
Photograph taken of a skit at Beeton Annual entitled "The Quilting Party" by the Cookstown Women's Institute. Pictured from left to right - Back Row: Mrs. Josena Kidd, Mrs. Elsie Couse, Mrs. Elva Leadley, Mrs. Jessie Monkman, Mrs. Bernice Graham, and Mrs. Margaret Long. Front Row: Mrs. Mumberson, Mrs. Phyllis Jevons, and Mrs. Eva Patton.
100 Years of Family Tradition
Newspaper article written by Jeanne Palfrey, discussing the history of De Grassi Point, tracing back to the time of the Ice Age. Palfrey explains the North and South families of the point and their descendants that continue to live there and visit it.
127th Battalion in Training
Photo of the 127th Battalion in training in 1917 in vicinity of the Cookstown Fairgrounds. The image shows a number of men in military uniform crossing a field.
13A Huronia School
13A Huronia School, Huronia Road and the 10th Sideroad, Beth Bowman, Principal: Front row: Ken Morrow, Brian Bentley, Glen Crow, Joe__, Michal Newham, Henry Rumble, Paul Lackie, Gordon McKinnon, Larry Lloyd, Robert Mitchell Middle row: John Vieira, Mahlon Srigley, Ken Kroeker, Ken Smith, Georgina Noon, Rosemary Johnson, Elene Rodgers, Barbara Hoskin, Virginia Ortt, May Foster, Frances Belt, Elaine Rolfe, Sherry Campbell Third row: Ernest Amero, Lyn Smith, Dennis Corby, Fred Mason, Raymond Cromarty, Edward Irvine, Keith Chard, Karen Boyd, Joan Grozelle, Sharon Lewis., IHS4113
13A Huronia School - 1960
Teachers - from left: Joyce (Caldwell) Grant, Margaret (Goodfellow) Baker, Beth Bowman, Rose Lougheed, Sylvia Goodfellow (nee Kell)., IHS4115
13A Huronia School - 1963
Huronia School 13A, 10th sideroad and Huronia Road. Front row: Wayne New, David Warr, Paul Peterson, Victor D'Amici, Larry Robertson, Leo Koopman, Larry Rispler, David Rolfe, Bert Mitchell, John Lee, Barry Galloway, Dennis Scott Second row: Dianne Robertson, Dianne Potvin, Patty Cain, Joy Noon, Marie Vicira, Bonnie Dayholos, Patti O'Connor, Judy Boyd, Elverda Lillicrap, Eileen Downing, Dianne Emrick, Sharon Newton, Bonnie Reynolds Third row: Harry Vandam, Art Moore, Andy Bowie, Lee Gertsmar, Brian Leighton, Brian Srigley, Raymond Berdan, Ken Tomporowski, John (Chester) Ivanicki, Tom Green, Dennis Carter, Bill Gillis, Tom ___, Yvonne ____., IHS4114
13Th Line Bridge, Innisfil
New bridge being built, 13th Line of Innisfil (Painswick), IHS287
150 Year Old Elm Tree
150 year old elm tree being removed from in front of store so street could be paved and storm sewers installed in 1967. See Volume 2 for more information re: cutting down trees.
1876 Stone Barn
Stone barn over 100 years old (as of 1976). It was built by James Sloan, Mary Sloan's grandfather, before 1876. It used to have a loft for hay for a couple of cows and horses. It was turned into a garage and the loft was lowered. Agriculture buildings., IHS249
1913 Ford
1913 Ford.
1914 Hard Ball Team
3rd Row: Pat Arnold, Frank Robinson, Jack Broley, Lou Stewart, Art Thompson 2nd Row: Lorne Neilly, Ace Stewart, Art Kidd 1st Row: Norris Hopper, Alvin Arnold, Appy Couse
1918 - Bethesda School
This Bethesda School was built in 1917. Front left to right: Irving Nelson, Alvin Smith, _____, _____, _____, tallest in back row is Jim Allen To the left (front) of Jim Allen, is Lula Hindle. Same row as Lula to the right - May Allen, Lorene Davidson and Eileen King Back row (left) head between two others, Alf Baxter., IHS2648
1919 - Curling Team with Trophy
Photo of the 1919 Curling team with either the District or Governor General Trophy. Pictured from left to right, back row: Oswald Black, Tom Hissock, Russell Webb, Arthur Green, and Dave McArthur. Front Row: Rev. William Clements, Robert Sutherland, and Benjamin Webb. The eight men are all dressed formally in suits with five standing in a row behind three seated men. Rev. Clements and Mr. Webb are each holding a broom, and the trophy is on the floor in front of Mr. Sutherland. Two rocks flank either side of the trophy., IHS1576
1927: Stroud phone company curbs Barrie gossip
Newspaper article, from the Barrie Examiner, looking back to 1927 where Stroud phone company increased the charge of making calls to Barrie, and the individual line service.
1947 South Simcoe League Champions
Cookstown Softball Club South Simcoe League Champions Copaco Trophy Finalists Back Row (Left to Right) A.H. Kidd, Mgr.; E. Carr, Coach and S.S.; J. Couse, L.F.; E.C. Neilly, President; L. Cobourn, 1st B; L. Hughes, 2nd B.; H. Couse, P; H. Coleman, Sec'y-Treas. Middle Row (Left to Right) G. Dawson, C.F.; D. Harvey, C.F.; J. Wilson, Utility; K. Beatty, R.F.; D. Monkman, S.S.; W. McKeown, 3rd B.; G. Martin, C; (Absent-J. Rivett). Front Row (Left to Right) Bill Lemmon, Alan Dawson; Bat Boys.
1953 Snow Bank on Concession 11
Photo of a car next to a large snow bank on Concession 11 in Innisfil, east of Highway 11/Yonge St. taken in 1953.
1977 Cwi President, Vp and Secretary
Women's Institute President Mrs. Anne Monkman and Vice President Mrs. Hazel Trotter, seated Mrs. Olive Parker, Secretary 1977.
1979 Christmas Party
1979 Christmas Party.
1979 Christmas Party
Colour photo of a group of children in front of Santa Claus for a Christmas party in 1979 in Cookstown. The children are mostly dressed in outdoor winter clothing.
1979 Innisfil Police Force
A 1979 Innisfil Police Force Left to Right Front row: Mel McKinnon, Kerry Emms, Gary Edwards, Roy Mullis, Allan Martin, Harold Srigley, Robt. Higgitt, Neil Sturgeon. Back row: Bryan Galloway, Steve Graham, Doug. Lougheed, Gary Vye, Larry Blackburn, Gary Stevens. B List of members of Innisfil Police Commission, Police Force and Dispatchers.
1979 Santa Claus Parade
1979 Santa Claus Parade.
1979 Santa Claus Parade
1979 Santa Claus Parade.
1982 Innisfil Historical Society Executive
Group photo taken of the 1982 Executive of the Innisfil Historical Society. The three men standing in the back row are Tom Arnett, President Ross Wallace, and Les Neale. The four women seated in the front row are Toni Beatty, Jean Saunter, Vera Neale, and Helen Wallace. The photo was taken in front of a blackboard., IHS3541B
Adam Myers
Photo of Adam Myers, a seated man with a beard wearing a wool coat and trousers. The following account was provided by Bill Warnica: Adam Myers was born 10 January 1842 on the family farm of his parents, David and Mary Ann Myers, being the south half of lot 16 concession 10 Innisfil, then known as Myers' Corners. Adam worked in the Craigvale sawmill until 1862 when he then purchased the south west corner of the the family farm, where the old log schoolhouse has previously stood. Here Adam built a two storey tavern while courting his fiance Mary Hudson of Penetanguishene. Adam prepared the second level of the tavern for their marriage by making trips to Toronto four days before their marriage to buy furniture. On 8 February 1867 in the Victoria (Stroud) Wesleyan Parsonage, Adam Myers and Mary Hudson were married. Adam and Mary had 7 children: Alice, Thomas Harrison ("Harry"), George, Mark, twins Elma & Emma and John. In 1883 Mary suffered with tuberculosis and was bedridden until her death on 18 March 1883. Adam also had a previous lung infection that had him lying in a dying state at the time of her passing. Adam died the next day on 19 March 1883 at only 41 years of age. Both died of tuberculosis and were interred at the same time at St Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Innisfil. Their six surviving children had to be put out for adoption.
Adam Myers and Mary Hudson
Photo of Mary Ann Myers (née Hudson) in a long white dress with long sleeves, standing next to her husband Adam Myers, who is seated and wearing a dark coloured suit. The following account was provided by Bill Warnica: Adam Myers was born 10 January 1842 on the family farm of his parents, David and Mary Ann Myers (née Hudson), being the south half of lot 16 concession 10 Innisfil, then known as Myers' Corners. Adam worked in the Craigvale sawmill until 1862 when he then purchased the south west corner of the the family farm, where the old log schoolhouse has previously stood. Here Adam built a two storey tavern while courting his fiance Mary Hudson of Penetanguishene. Adam prepared the second level of the tavern for their marriage by making trips to Toronto four days before their marriage to buy furniture. On 8 February 1867 in the Victoria (Stroud) Wesleyan Parsonage, Adam Myers and Mary Hudson were married. Adam and Mary had 7 children: Alice, Thomas Harrison ("Harry"), George, Mark, twins Elma & Emma and John. In 1883 Mary suffered with tuberculosis and was bedridden until her death on 18 March 1883. Adam also had a previous lung infection that had him lying in a dying state at the time of her passing. Adam died the next day on 19 March 1883 at only 41 years of age. Both died of tuberculosis and were interred at the same time at St Paul's Anglican Church Cemetery, Innisfil. Their six surviving children had to be put out for adoption.
Alex Black, Ice Harvesting Lake Simcoe
Black and white image taken in 1949 during an ice harvest. Alex Black can be seen unloading blocks of ice, from Lake Simcoe, off a conveyor. The image was taken at Cliff Carscadden's ice house, located on Hastings Avenue., IHS4201(e)

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