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…
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Highway 9/Davis Drive Played A Vital Role In The Town’s Growth
From its earliest days as a vital wagon trail connecting to the railroad, to its current transformation connecting to a Viva bus rapid way, the roadway has played an important role in the town’s development and economic prosperity. Let’s take a look back at the development of Highway 9/Davis Drive and its vital role in…
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…
Take A Historic Tour Of The Town Offices
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
