Great find on archive.org : St. Mary’s Church Barrie & St. Patrick’s Church Phelpston Parish Guide 1905. (UPDATED 06/12/10) Included within are advertisements from many of the local stores and a great picture of the original St. Mary’s Church and St. Joseph’s convent. The convent has had a number of uses including school and Simcoe [...]
Simcoe Maps 1881
June 6, 2010 By
McGill University County Atlas Project 2001 contains a treasure trove of maps of all Ontario county maps circa 1880.
Barrie Union Cemetery Photo Update
June 4, 2010 By
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 [...]
The New Town p 3
June 4, 2010 By
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
Part II Barrie The New Town
June 4, 2010 By
THE TOWN OF BARRIE (From The Toronto Daily Mail, Saturday, October 1, 1887) is not just a window into history but it is also a wonderful genealogical resource.
The Town of Barrie 1887 Series
May 23, 2010 By
Early newspapers provide the answers to some many questions about the past. Where was the original village site of Barrie, who were the first settlers and where was the very first building erected? The answers lie within the pages of the Toronto Daily Mail.
Lawrence Pioneer Cemetery
May 14, 2010 By
Lawrence Pioneer Cemetery on Pentanguishene Rd. ( North end of Barrie) was once surrounded by farm land.
Doors Open Barrie Sept. 19th
May 7, 2010 By
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.
OGS – Simcoe Settlers Database
May 7, 2010 By
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 [...]
