I have been a History Hound for as long as I can remember, a member of the Newmarket Historical Society and a local Genealogy enthusiast.
Yes I would say that passionate is the word I would use to describe may relationship with our history!
This site is intended to be an archive of articles, photos, videos and oral history recollection relating to our history.
I plan to share many of the great stories that I learned growing up hearing then at family dinners and community gatherings. I look forward to receiving contributions from all those in the community who have a story to tell!
I can not remember a time when I was not fascinated by the study of history and specifically by the history of my town, Newmarket!
Share your love of history and explore with me this incredible road!
Richard MacLeod
Men’s lives
""There is a history in all men's lives." - William Shakespeare"
History is …
""History is written by the victors." - Winston Churchill "
What is history?
""What is history but a fable agreed upon?" - Napoleon Bonaparte"
Ideas and history
""Ideas shape the course of history." - John Maynard Keynes
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What is historic?
""Just because it is old doesn't necessarily make it historic!" - G. W. Luesby"
The surname dilema
"Remember that surnames often were spelled "as they sounded" to the hearer, resulting in numerous spelling variations for the same surname."
Verify, verify!
"ALWAYS verify anything you are told,by finding documentation to back it up."
Seeking out clues!
"The documents you are reviewing should not be taken as absolute truth, but should be viewed as clues to a puzzle
- clues which may not be entirely accurate."
Local Heritage or Genealogy Reference
The Newmarket Library has an incredible Genealogy and Local History section on the lower level which includes books, periodicals, microfiche, newspaper clippings! You can also access the Era archives and Family Search website using the computers located on the floor for your use! Perhaps you will meet me there doing some research!