Innisfil Historical Society

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: 80th Cookstown Women's Institute Anniversary; Black and white image of a stage during the 80th Anniversary of Cookstown Women's Institute. Five women can be seen sat on the stage, and one is standing by a podium speaking to the audience. The stage is decorated with flowers. On the back wall of the stage there are three posters celebrating the institute. Seated [L-R]: Keatha Riley, Moira Hunt, Jessie Steers, Anne Monkman, Grace Kirby. Standing: Guest speaker from CKVR TV.

: 90 Foot Tree Removed From Cookstown Street; Image showing a 90 Foot tree being removed from Cooktown Street. The tree was 125 years old. In the image the tree can be seen standing, with a man in the branches operating the chainsaw to begin the process of cutting it down. Some of the branches have already been removed. The houses and stores can be seen behind the tree on street view.

: A Gathering of Neighbours; A gathering of neighbours in 1909 in Holly, before Zelma Srigley left as a missionary to China. The image shows eight women standing behind three that are seated. [L-R] Back Row: Zelma Srigley, M. Miller, Chrissie Little, Louisa Miller, unknown, Florence Miller, and Bertha Srigley. Front Row: Mrs. Frances Srigley, Mrs. Archer, and Mrs. Dorothy Miller., IHS2699

: A Group of Cookstown Red Cross Workers; Photo of a group of Cookstown Red Cross Workers. Pictured from left to right are: Mrs. Mabel Fidler, Mrs. Elsie Couse, Mrs. Laura Carr, Mrs. Ethel Allison, Mrs. Eva Lewis, Mrs. Dorcus Atkinson, Mrs. Evelyn Arnold, and Miss Marion Webb.

: A Jutras Litter Carrier; Image showing a Jutras Litter Carrier. A Jutras Litter Carrier is used to transport manure on farms, this one was new in 1946. This image was taken on the property of Reg Reed., IHS4025

: A group of young women performing a dance; An image of a group of women performing dance - they seem to be posed with semi-circle accessories to accompany the dance. [L-R] Back row: Margaret Reid, Mayma Black, Suzzie McCockey, Minerva Bowman, Maude Hill. Middle row: Margaret Patimer, Ida Hunter, Eva Steld, Debbie Reid, Eda McCrew. Front row: Lene Latemer, Meta McConnell, Maggie Constable., IHS4344

: Abraham Hussey; Portrait of Abraham Hussey of Barrie, who was married to Grace Rogerson of the 3rd Line. The photo shows only his face and shoulders, and he is wearing a long beard and dark coat., IHS2366

: Acme Ice Cream Truck; The Acme Ice Cream truck from Toronto delivered ice cream to the Stonecroft Motor Camp in milk-can like containers. The Imperial Oil Company brought hydro to Stonecroft from Barrie, and it was also one of the first locations to be serviced by Bell Telephone from Barrie. Pictured in this photo standing in the passenger side door are Jeff and Herb, the delivery men. The truck has double rear tires and the words "Acme Ice Cream" and "Owned and Operated by Canadians" painted on its side., IHS1830

: Ada Quantz and Jennie Hulburd; An image showing to sisters posing prior to a trip to Florida. Both women are wearing dresses and eyeglasses. Mrs. Jennie Maude Hulburd is Mr. Harold Sheppard's mother - this image was taken at his house in Belle Ewart. [L-R] Mrs. Ada Quantz, Mrs. Jennie Maude Hulburd., IHS690

: Addie Allan, Annie Rothwell, And Robert Boyes; Portrait of Addie Allan, Annie Rothwell, and Annie's future husband Robert Boyes. The photo was likely taken before they were married., IHS1169

: Adelene Quantz (Lena); A baby portrait of Adeline Quantz, referred to as Lena. She was the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Quantz and granddaughter of George Quantz. She was raised on Lot 12, Concession 10 and lived on Lot 11, Concession 10, Innisfil. She died April 21, 1958., IHS3042

: Adrian Bateman; Portrait of Thomas Adrian Bateman. He married Ethel Irene Ralston on 1 November 1911. He was also first cousin to Edna Allan (née Bateman)., IHS762

: Aerial View Of Churchill; Aerial view of Churchill. Visible in the photo above the highway (the west side of Highway 11) are: the Ritchie Cunning apartments, the Edgar Sturgeon home, Sturgeon Coach Service Limited (1948-69, the school bus terminal), and Harry Sloan's residence. On the bottom, or east side of Highway 11, are: Burke's Garage, Ivan Burke Home, another home, and the Old Doctor's home, which was once Churchill post office owned by Bill Patterson until 1963., IHS1180

: Aerial View Of Cookstown; Aerial view of Cookstown taken in approximately 1958. The photo appeared in a calendar issued by Ira Wilson's feel mill. The photo shows a view of the town from west to east. The United Church is visible in the centre bottom, and the Cookstown fairgrounds and Curling Club are visible near the centre top.

: Aerial View Of Cookstown; An aerial view of Cookstown looking down on Church Street, and west from the tower of St. John's Anglican Church. This photo was taken by Thomas "Tommy" Monkman., IHS1958

: Aerial View of Stroud 1959; Stroud Village and surrounding farms aerial view. Taken from Young's IGA Foodliner calendar. The image was taken in 1959, prior to the development of a plaza and subdivision., IHS1586

: Aeroplane; Image of an airplane that was forced to land in 1920, reason is unknown. It appears to have landed on Churchill farm land, Innisfil. Five men can be seen standing on front of the airplane's wings, posing for the photograph.Fourth from left is Frank Rogerson., IHS1983

: Aeroplane; The black and white image shows five people standing around a landed plane. There are three boys/men on the furthest side with the pilot, and a woman standing on the opposite side. The airplane from Camp Borden landed on NH of Lot 19, Concession 7. The airplane had gotten lost in the fog and almost ran out of fuel. The craft landed on Frank Brewsters farm. After getting five gallons of gasoline from Mr. Alf Martin, the plane took off for Camp Borden., IHS836

: Aeroplane in a Field; Postcard showing one of the first airplanes. The image shows an airplane in a field, being pushed either side on the wings by men. One man can be seen spectating on the left side of the image., IHS3829

: Affidavit re James Duncan; An Affidavit regarding James Duncan, written on January 4th, 1871, by Gavin Allan. County of Simcoe - To Wit:" I, Gavin Allan of the Township of Innisfil,in the county of Simcoe in the Province of Ontario, Yeoman, make oath and say that I have been acquainted with James Duncan of the said Township of Innisfil for over forty years and that to my certain knowledge he and his father have had possession..N 1/2 of Lot No. 18 in 6th concession of Innisfil for 37 years past and that he James Duncan himself, has been in possession ever since his father's death which happened about twenty-four years ago to the best of my knowledge.. Sworn this 4th day of January 1871 before me ....G.L. Lamb Gavin Allan A Commissioner for taking affidavits in ......and for County of Simcoe", IHS184

: After the Opening Ceremonies; Image taken during the celebration of Canada's Centennial, hosted in Cookstown. The image shows people posing in a line, in their best dress for the occasion. The image was taken in the registration hall after the celebration. Two women are dressed in period costumes. [L-R] Mr. Rowe's Aide de camp, Reeve L.E.C. Monkman, Mrs. Monkman, M.P.P. Art Evans, Mrs. Audrey Evans and daughter, Mrs. E. Rowe, Mrs. Daureen McKay (convenor of antique display) and Hon. Earl Rowe.

: Agnes (Beattie) Barclay; Agnes Barclay (née Beattie) was born in Canonbie, Scotland on 3 May 1807. She married Francis Barclay on 20 May 1825 in Scotland and together with their six children (Mary, George [died in infancy], David, Agnes, John, and William Mina Barclay) moved to NH Lot 16, Conc. 7. They had four more children including Francis, George, Margaret, and Elisabeth. Agnes died on 25 March 1886, twenty six years after her husband Francis. "Barclay House" later becanme a tourist attraction in the form of a tea house. but burned down on New Year's Day 2015., IHS1289

: Agnes Allan; Portrait of Agnes Allan, taken in 1896. Agnes (Addie) Allan (Born 1871, died 1934 ) was daughter of John Allan and Agnes Barclay. She married Samuel Todd in 1899. Agnes Allen farmed most of her life on NH Lot 19, Concession 1., IHS1165

: Agnes Allan, Graduation; Graduation photo of Agnes Allan from Barrie Royal Victoria Hospital in 1919. Agnes is sat in her nurses uniform, holding a bouquet of flowers, in a setting also decorated with flowers. Daughter of Gavin C. Allan and Florence (Campbell) Allan, and niece of Walter Allan., IHS789

: Agnes Jane Allan; Photo of Agnes Jane Allan, the daughter of William Allan and Georgina McDonald, with her cat. Ms. Allan was a devoted choir member, Sunday school teacher at Churchill Presbyterian church and later at the United Church, and community worker., IHS1495

: Agricultural Buildings - Wright Farm; Image taken in 1917 of the Barn on the William Wright homestead. The image shows a dirt road leading to the barn, with two wooden post fences either side. Located at Concession 10, Stroud Innisfil. The senior citizens complex is now situate on this farm land in Stroud., IHS3404A

: Alan Dawson and Don Wesson of Cookstown; Image of two boys taken in 1947 at Innisfil Park. From left to right: Alan Dawson, Don Wesson. The two boys were 13 years old in this image and are both from Cookstown. The boys are both wearing their pants and shoes, with no shirts. They were allegedly enjoying a walk along the shoreline path of Innisfil Path. The Dawson family had rented a nearby cottage for a week holiday., IHS4249

: Albert And Annie Pratt; Photo from 1930 of Mr. and Mrs. Albert and Annie (née Hopkins) Pratt on their farm, which remained in the Pratt name from 1832 until 1959. Albert's ancestor John Pratt (1792-1861) arrived from Gloucestershire, England in 1832 and his wife, Ann Smith (1801-1851) came to Canada in 1834 with five children: William, Mary, Fanny, George, and Jesse. Two younger sons, John and Henry, were born in Canada. In this photo Albert and Annie are crouched in the middle of the farmyard feeding a gaggle of geese. The edge of a tool shed is visible on the left, and a silo on the right. Annie and Albert had five children, son William (born 11 March 1908), daughter Edith (born 2 June 1910), son Elmer (born 16 November 1913), daughter Helen (born December 1920), and daughter Florence (born 16 February 1923)., IHS2252

: Albert Foster and George Reid; Black and white photograph taken in 1930. The image is of Albert Foster and George Reid. The two men are wearing light button up shirts with suspenders, and dark pants. They appear to be standing outside in a garden. The image was taken next door to Mr. Fred Quantz's home, in Belle Ewart., IHS659

: Albert Kirkpatrick's General Store; Image taken of Albert Kirkpatrick's General Store. There is are signs on the side of the building that reads "I am a Merchant", and "Grains", indicating the business. There are five people standing on the front porch of the central building in the image. The central building was a store room for all the goods. The farthest building seen on the left was the Chopping Mill run by Art King. A car can be seen driving in front of the buildings. In the bottom right corner of the image, there is writing that says "A. Kirkpatrick General Store Lefroy Ont."., IHS1883

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