Marilynn Crow’s Book Launch
The Puslinch Historical Society held a launch on March 19, 2016 for Marilynn Crow’s newly published book, “To The Seventh Generation: The Evolution of the Family Farm in Canada 1823-2015….
Today In History: R. R. #6 NEWS March 29, 1916
A gloom is cast over the neighbourhood, owing to the death of Mr. Edward Phelan on Tuesday. He was most highly respected and a very popular young man. Loving friends…
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Today in History: Puslinch Lake News, March 25 1890
PUSLINCH LAKE NEWS March 25, 1890 The Literary and Debating Society intend holding a grand entertainment in their hall in a short time. The proceeds of the entertainment will go…
New Book By Puslinch Author For Sale
TO THE SEVENTH GENERATION:THE EVOLUTION OF THE FAMILY FARM IN CANADA 1823-2015 BY MARILYNN CROW Influenced by generations past, life on a family farm encompasses a unique mindset. Those who…
History Corner: Justice John Idington
John Idington’s grandparents, John Idington and Margaret Johnstone, natives of Berwickshire, Scotland, emigrated to Puslinch with their grown family in the fall of 1833. They settled on lot 36, rear…
History Corner: Lieutenant-Colonel William Nicoll
Lieutenant-Colonel William Nicoll is remembered in Puslinch for his long service on Council and for his active military career. His parents, Alexander Nicoll (c.1786-1860) and Mary Alexander (c.1811-Jan. 23, 1892),…
Puslinch Author Marilynn Crow Launches New Book
The Puslinch Historical Society is holding a book launch to celebrate the publication of: TO THE SEVENTH GENERATION: THE EVOLUTION OF THE FAMILY FARM IN CANADA 1823-2015 BY MARILYNN CROW…
History Corner: Corwhin, February 24 1896
CORWHIN February 24, 1896From the Guelph Mercury Miss M. M. Kerr of Cumberland, England is visiting at Mr. William Kerr’s of this place. Miss Janet and Mr. Peter McKenzie leave…
History Corner: A Puslinch Settler’s Story
by Peter Gilchrist (1828-1916)written c.1914 The subject of this memoir was born in the parish of Skipness, Kintyre, Argleshire, Scotland, in the year 1828. My parents, John Gilchrist and Ann…
History Corner: Robert Middleton
ROBERT MIDDLETONKILLED IN THE NORTHWEST REBELLION By: Marjorie Clark The Battle of Duck Lake on March 26, 1885 is agreed to have been the opening engagement in the Northwest Rebellion…