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    This exhibit contains Dr. Chamberlain's medical ledgers detailing day to day healthcare in the 19th century and how physician's during the time conducted business.

    By Reg. Cooper, Brant Historical Society, Radio Broadcast Onondaga was acquired its name through the fact that the Onondaga tribe of the Six Nations settled in that part of the county now comprising that township. The Onondaga’s territory at the time of the formation of the confederacy was chosen as ...

    Historical Information By Jeff Ireland, student of Onondaga Central School, 1984. In the 1830's, Settlers began to arrive in the eastern parts of the Twp. near Seneca Line and began to take up the indian lands under what was called squatters rights. The Indians were furious and these so-called squatters ...

    A History of the Homes and the People who Lived There The VanSickle Farm: Lot 37 to 40 River Range was purchased in in 1864 by Abram I. VanSickle for his son George. Their log house stood near the present woodlot, by a good spring. One Sunday when the family ...

    House Summary This property on McBay Road, also known as Clover Hill Stables, is one of the oldest in the area. It is believed to have belonged to the Westbrooks, who were early settlers in the area. This home has been very modified due to its age – the original ...

    House Summary This home on Number 6 School Road is commonly referred to as the Hamilton Farm as it has been in the Hamilton Family for over 100 years before changing hands. It is a unique mix between Regency and Ontario Gothic, estimated to be built around 1860. It was ...

    Summary Located in Onondaga, Ontario, Maple Arbor Farm is a brick farmhouse built circa 1861 on land first claimed by William Howell. While the Howell family originally built and operated a sawmill circa 1839, the property was eventually turned into farmland. Maple Arbor Farm has had the longest period of ...

    Summary The Wills house is located in Onondaga Township. Adam Butter, a Scottish immigrant, constructed the home in 1849 with the help of his brothers, and finished construction in 1855. Arches are found on either side of the driveway with the names Frank and Adam Butter inscribed, which were built ...

    Summary The Van Sickle house is located in Onondaga Township. Construction of the house began in 1894 for Charles Edwards and his family. The house was rented by Tom and Dorothy Van Sickle in 1948 and purchased three years later for $7,000. Timeline 1894 – Construction Begins Charles Edwards family. ...

    Summary This red and yellow brick Ontario Gothic Revival farmhouse is typical in plan and construction of the dwellings constructed during its time. The center plan, story and a half farmhouse is a practical design allowing efficient ventilation and a second story at a reduced tax rate. The design was ...

    An account provided by Ruth Ann Charlton of the history of the Charlton Farm. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the account.

    An account provided by Roger Sharpe of the early history of Christian scriptures amongst the natives of the Six Nations Reserve. Scroll down to the Full Text section below to read the account.

    This image is of a headstone at the Onondaga Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery on Johnson Street. This is the remains of the cemetery. The church was destroyed in the late 1930's and the stones were put in the back corners of the area that was the cemetery.

    JANE wife of THOMAS JENNINGS died May 3, [1868] Aged 55 Yr's [illegible]2 DAYS [Illegible]

    AARON CLOKE Formerly of Sussex ENGLAND DIED [Jan] 16 1873 Aged 62 Years

    This image is of a headstone at the Onondaga Holy Trinity Anglican Church Cemetery on Johnson Street. This is the remains of the cemetery. The church was destroyed in the late 1930's and the stones were put in the back corners of the area that was the cemetery.

    DIED Mar 26 1871 AGED

    Joseph Bennet died 1889 Husband of Martha

    (left side, Martha) MARTHA WIFE OF JOSEPH BENNETT DIED [Jun]E 29 1875 AGED [illegible] YEARS (right side, Joseph) JOSEPH BENNETT DIED AUGUST [8] [year illegible] AGED 82 YEARS

    This image is of a headstone at the Harrison Cemetery, the stone is broken and no inscriptions can be seen. To get to the Harrison Cemetery, start at Cainsville, Highway 2 & 53, travel east about 2 kms, look for McBay Road and turn right, keep going south on ...