Fire and the threat of fire was the scourge of life in our town since its beginnings in 1801. One of the first things we did as an incorporated village was to form our own bucket brigade. Consisting of a small hand pump with which we could draw water from the various wells or from…
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Radial Railway From Toronto To Jackson’s Point Flourished Until 1930s
The old adage “location, location, location” is most certainly true when we consider the growth and prosperity of any urban centre in history. This is most certainly true of the village, soon to be the Town of Newmarket. Newmarket has been blessed with a perfect location within the developing transportation structure of the province and…
Cane Family One Of Newmarket’s First Dynasties
Newmarket has had its share of family dynasties over the years, the Cane, Davis, Widdifield, Playter and Denne families being but a few. Over the next few months, I shall examine many of these historic families with an eye to their civic and political contributions to Newmarket. The first family I shall attempt to do…
Moving Town Hall To Tannery, Mulock Caused Controversy, Angst
We’re continuing our 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 town departments. This is part two of a two-part series that will provide you with short descriptions of all…
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…
Children’s Genealogical Research
Children’s Genealogical Research Materials from my Kid’s Genealogy Detective Series Abrams Collection Genealogy Highlights March-April 2001 Volume 3, Number 2 What is Genealogy? Genealogy is the history of your family. Completing a family history is a process of arranging your family members in order by generations. It is often necessary for you to search for…
Oral Histories
Oral Histories Interviewing Relatives / Friends and Collecting Oral History Learn how to conduct a family interview or collect a meaningful oral history. Plus, browse extensive online oral history collections, get help from various oral history associations, and find groups which collect and preserve oral histories. Why Oral History? Oral histories are stories told by…
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…
