County of Peterborough

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The land which is now Peterborough County was originally part of Newcastle District before 1841, and the Colbourne District until 1850, the year when districts were replaced by counties in Upper Canada. At this time the United Counties of Peterborough and Victoria were created. In 1861, Victoria County was given independence from Peterborough. Peterbourgh County is made up of the following townships: Galway, Cavendish, Anstruther, Chandos, Harvey, Burleigh, Methuen, Ennismore, Smith, Douro, Dummer, Belmont, North Monaghan, Otonabee, and Asphodel.

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Taken from: "Illustrated Historical Atlas of Northumberland and Durham Counties, Ontario." Belleville: Mika Silk Screening Limited, 1972.

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14 Archival description results for County of Peterborough

2 results directly related Exclude narrower terms

South Monaghan Township: Harold and Beverly Buckman and Mr and Mrs Herb Dawson talk about the river, early settlers, etc. Interviewed by Barbara Sounder and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(16) · File · March 1981

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Smith Township: Mr. Will Telford (age 91) talks about township pioneers, early stores, the floating bridge, etc. Interviewed by Helen Wilcox and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(15) · File · January 1981

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Otonabee Township: anonymous interviewee - early days on the river - interviewed by Enid Mallory

82-003/001(12) · File · Spring 1981

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Otonabee Township: Alice Davidson and Margaret Redpath talk about Keene, the Indian River, the mills, the Keene Emporium, etc. Interviewed by Barbara Sonder and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(13) · File · November 1980

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

New Democratic Party fonds. 1990 additions

90-013 · Fonds · 1957-1988

New Democratic Party

Miscellaneous interviews collection

05-1002 · Collection · 1981; 1984

Ennismore Township: Mr and Mrs. Norm Gannon talk about Gannon's Narrows, the floating bridge, the Cross etc. Interviewed by Jean Cavanagh and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(08) · File · October 1980

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Ennismore Township: John Harrington talks about Emerald Isle, the Narrows by Curve Lake Reserve, the good fishing and the Chemong floating bridge. Interviewed by Jean Cavanagh and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(09) · File · February 1981

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Dummer Township: Mrs. Harold Choate (Beatrice) talks about Warsaw, the Choate store, the Selkirk Mill, McCraken's Landing on Stoney Lake. Interviewed by Arlene Stephens and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(06) · File · October1980

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Dummer Township: Mr. and Mrs. Allen Taylor talk about Warsaw, farming, cheese factories, Delaval company, first cars and village fun. Interviewed by Arlene Stephens and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(07) · File · March 1981

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Douro Township: Mrs. George Douglas (Frances) talks about Northcote Farm and related topics. Interviewed by Enid and Gord Mallory

82-003/001(05) · File · October 21 1978

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Cavan Township: Mr and Mrs. Art Thorn talk about the Riel Rebellion, the Cavan Blazers, barn raising and other projects. Interviewed by Kay Fallis and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(03)-(04) · File · March 1981

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Burleigh Township: Mr & Mrs. Norm Wilson talk about Haultain and Apsley, Big Cedar Lake and the old Burleigh Road. Interviewed by Shirley Church and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(02) · File · April 1981

Part of Enid Mallory fonds

Asphodel Township: Isobel Mortlock and Bruce Graham talk about Westwood, the Ouse River, Birdsall Beach etc. Interviewer by Jean Graham and Enid Mallory

82-003/001(01) · File · January 1981

Part of Enid Mallory fonds