Simcoe County
The 2010 Doors Open Barrie 2010 September 19, 2010 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Doors Open Barrie is now in its third year! Explore some of our most intriguing heritage buildings and sites of interest. Part of Barrie’s Heritage Weekend, including Carnegie Days and the Nine Mile Portage Heritage Festival.
The Ontario Genealogical Society is one of the best sources for local information. The Simcoe County OGS Chapter is home to a particularly valuable resource is the Settlers database. You can search on a variety of criteria – including surname, given names, spouse, birth , death. location and source. Your output will bring up a [...]
In 1891 The Oaks – now known as Lount’s Castle – was built by Judge Lount.
McGill University County Atlas Project 2001 contains a treasure trove of maps of all Ontario county maps circa 1880.
New photos have been added to the Barrie Union Cemetery picture carousel. Of particular interest are the distinguished vaults of the Ardagh, Gowan and Bird families. some of Barrie’s first families of the mid-19th century. Also added William Lount’s tombstone ( original owner and builder of Lount’s castle.) Check out the cemetery page for other [...]
Page 1 Part I Historical Background – The Town of Barrie Page 2 Part II The New Town Page 3 The New Town part 2 Page 4 Part III The Present 1887 Page 5 The Present part 2