Simcoe County
Modern day Barrie is comprised of a large number of old villages, one of those was the Village of Holly. The following is a history of the written by members of the Holly Research Committee and undated. From dates detailed within it is guesstimated that it was written circa 1930/50 as it was typed. [...]
The Toronto Public library has a new innovative site called The Time Machine. Enjoy going back in time and reading a wide variety of archival materials described by the libaray as well simply”Really Old Books”. Immigrant to Ontario – The Premier Province 1883 http://www.ontariotimemachine.ca/books/immigrant_ontario/index.html Egerton Ryerson (1803-1882) was appointed to the position of Chief Superintendent [...]
A first novel by Suzanne Desrochers, Bride Of New France, is a unique mix of a historic tale and academic research that unveils the truth behind the legends of les filles du roi. The novel focuses on Laure a ward of the Louis XIV’s state of France and follows her passage to French Canada in [...]
Once again the fabulous Doors Open is coming to Barrie for the 2011 season. Mark Oct. 1, 2011 in your calender for the annual event. This year’s line-up includes a first look a the new Barrie Community Theatre as well as access to Unity Christian School, the old King Edward Public School (1907) and Maple [...]
Fort Willow – 1814 “The fear was that the Americans would then swoop down from the North to York ( Toronto) and simultaneously attack from the south.”
The following are a couple of video clips of the 1812 reenactement that took place recently in Wasaga Bearch (July 24, 2010). Nancy Island was the camping site with those involved in the reenactement spent the weekend in 1812 style. Army style tents, campfires and costumes of the 1812-15 period were the standard of the [...]
Dateline 1812 : Britain is at war with Napoleon in Europe. The newly founded USA ( 1776) looks north and congress notes the colonies of Upper and Lower Canada (The Canadas), are looking lightly defended. A goal of conquest is stated and the US declares war on Great Britain on June 12, 1812.
Door Open Barrie kicks off Sept 19th – 2010. One of the highlights of this event are the walking tours led by Steve Travers – the Barrie Town Crier. Travers is a serious history buff and brings the past to life. His walking-talks about places and characters from Barrie’s past are a sure fire hit [...]
The present population of Barrie is about 5,000. According to the earliest census, that of 1824, the population of the whole county was 824.
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
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 Share this:ShareFacebookEmail