In our continuing series, I am sharing stories I received from our readers of how their ancestors ended up in this area and their early experiences upon arrival. This account comes courtesy of Ken Sisler, who tells us the story of his aunt, Monica Sisler, who, by all accounts, had an interesting life. I should mention that…
Month: February 2023
The Dutch Touch In ‘50s Newmarket
This weekend we continue our look at Newmarket’s changing demographics with a story from Herb Goodhoofd, who sent me the story of his family’s arrival in Newmarket from Holland just after the end of the war. In the coming weeks we shall publish more of the family stories that were sent to me regarding their relocation…
Fertility Once Propelled Growth In Population
History Hound Richard MacLeod begins a series exploring historical demography through sharing the stories of how local residents came to live and work here. This is the first article in a series on a topic that has captivated me for years. Since the early 1950s, historians have been working on a new branch of Canadian…
Newmarket Vastly Changed Since Days As White British Enclave
This is the second in a series of articles on the historical demographics of Newmarket and area, in which we will shall examine the current figures with an eye to the way we were and the direction in which we are moving. In part one, I asserted that our major growth and diversification began after Second World War, and so…
