With a municipal election pending Oct. 22, let’s take a trip back in time to look at the various locations that served as our Town Offices. As the town grew, so did the need for bigger and better facilities to house our council and various town departments. This is part one of a two-part series…
Tag: History
Newmarket Renowned As Home Of Sir William And His Mulock Estate
Sir William Mulock, a lawyer, businessman, educator, farmer, politician, judge, and philanthropist, invited many of the century’s leading figures to his Mulock Estate home and model farm. Given that the historical property commonly known as the Mulock Estate is currently in the news, I thought it would interesting to look at the history of the…
Newmarket Boasted A Cacophony Of Whistles Until The 1940s
The town whistle blew daily except Sundays and holidays at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., as well as sent out the alert when a fire occurred, using a system of long and short blasts that indicated the location During the early years of the 19th century, Newmarket generated its own electricity in the power plant at…
Fairgrounds Became Second World War Military Training Camp
Newmarket’s Canadian Army Military Camp, 1940 to 1945 During the late 1930s, war clouds cast a dark shadow over Western Europe. The German Nazi army invaded Czechoslovakia in March 1939 and overran Poland Sept.1. The fate of the United Kingdom was in jeopardy. On Sept. 3, 1939, Britain declared war on Germany and five days later, Sept. 8,…
PROPOSAL COMMISSIONING NEWMARKET ORAL HISTORY PROJECT (2011)
PROPOSAL COMMISSIONING NEWMARKET ORAL HISTORY PROJECT Oral history is a record of information, captured electronically, as the result of a planned interview. Its purpose is to create a record where none exists or to supplement existing records for future research. Oral history is a method of recording spoken language, eyewitness accounts and insights into society…
RECORDING MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS
RECORDING MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS Why make records of MI’s Recording in the field Organising the records on computer Planning – first steps Abbreviations Presenting records A scale plan of a graveyard Worn inscriptions Who will want a copy Organisation in the field Decorations Photography Why make records of Monumental Inscriptions? Monuments, whether they are grand obelisks,…
Steps to Writing Your Family History
Steps to Writing Your Family History From Kimberly Powell, Your Guide to Genealogy. FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! Yes, the research is the fun part. Writing a family history book just seems too daunting to be fun. But when the relatives start nagging, try these 10 easy steps for making your family history book a…
Interview All Your Relatives
Interview All Your Relatives You never know where you will find that next piece of information. It could be as close as the family member sitting right beside you or it could be a distant cousin with whom you’ve never spoken. Your job is to learn as much as you can—now! Many a genealogist or…
How to Interview a Relative
How to Interview a Relative Time Required: 1-2 hours Here’s How: 1. Schedule a time in advance. This gives everyone a chance to prepare. 2. Prepare a list of questions beforehand and either share them with your relative, or give them an idea of what you want to cover. 3. Bring several notepads and pens…
The Genealogical Detective Series – What to Ask the Relatives
What to Ask the Relatives A great way to uncover clues to your family history or to get great quotes for journaling in a heritage scrapbook is a family interview. By asking the right, open-ended questions, you’re sure to collect a wealth of family tales. Use this list of family history interview questions to help…
