A History of Holly – Pieces of the Puzzle.

W.C. Little

  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.  [...]

Simcoe Maps 1881

Simcoe Vespra Map

McGill University County Atlas Project 2001 contains a treasure trove of maps of all Ontario county maps circa 1880.

Barrie Union Cemetery Photo Update

Full Senator Gowan Tombstone - Vault behind

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 [...]

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