This huge, framed photograph was donated to the Puslinch Historical Society and now they need your help identifying the subjects in the picture! A scribble on the back lists these young girls as members of the Paddock family of Crieff,…
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The Puslinch Historical Society received another valuable contribution in January 2018, when our e-mail correspondent, Chris Bowman was notified by Bruce Dawson, that he was searching for a descendant of Alexander McLean of Badenoch, Ontario. We were excited to learn…
Continue Reading ...The Puslinch Historical Society is pleased to announce the release of a new Puslinch historical book. The book is entitled “Puslinch At Work” by author, Robert Moore and is being released Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the Aberfoyle Library, Brad…
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VALUABLE ACQUISTIONS AT THE PUSLINCH HISTORICAL SOCIETY THE JOHN W. GILCHRIST WATERCOLOURS Jean McKay Harnick, former Puslinch Historical Society member, died in December 2016. Last year, her daughter, Dr. Laurie Harnick gave Jean’s collection to Marjorie Clark of the PHS,…
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We have recently received a request from Puslinch citizens who moved away years ago. They have lost all their precious photos in a house fire and are hoping to find some class photos and general pictures from SS#12 from the…
Continue Reading ...KILLEAN CORRESPONDENCE December 5, 1887 RE-ENGAGED – Mr. James Ramsay, teacher of our section, has been re-engaged for next year. Mr. Ramsay’s services deserve a recognition in the shape of an increased salary. Miss Janet Gilchrist, of Killean, at present…
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By Marjorie Clark. On March 10, 1896, the Morriston correspondent noted the following: “Grosbeaks – A large number of the grosbeak birds from Labrador have put in an appearance here. Their beautiful plumage is very attractive and quite a number…
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By Marjorie Clark. There was, before long, another type of hunter stalking in the township, too, in the north end. On Saturday, September 21, 1867, the Guelph Hunt Club held its first meet in Puslinch. They began on horseback at…
Continue Reading ...MORRISTON CORRESPONDENCE May 15, 1894 Church Notes – The German Evangelical Church will hold its regular quarterly services on Saturday and Sunday next in the church here. The meetings will be conducted by Rev. W. L. Wing of Berlin and…
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From EAST OF ABERFOYLE by Marjorie Clark The Corwhin section of Puslinch Township was in shock. At 1:15 a.m. on Sunday morning, August 22, 1954, Eddie Hardie was reported as found lying on the Puslinch-Nassagaweya Townline Road by Beverley and…
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NEW IN APRIL 2018 A GENEALOGY OF CRIEFF AND KILLEAN FAMILIES By Jean Harnick & Marjorie Clark A new book is available that contains the genealogies of 67 families. This book, by Jean Harnick & Marjorie Clark is 360 pages…
Continue Reading ...by Marjorie Clark For the past 23 years, I have dwelt east of Aberfoyle, in the Corwhin section of Puslinch a naturally beautiful area, replete with a variety of landscape – flat fields and abrupt drumlins, tall, majestic hardwood bush…
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KILLEAN ITEMS, July 5, 1866: Statue Labour – Till within a very few years, the road which leads across the Township from Galt to the Brock Road was an apology for the term. Hills, ruts and swamps made it all…
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The book ‘THE TWELVE SCHOOLS OF PUSLINCH‘ by local Puslinch author Marjorie Clark is now available for purchase. This book relates the history of the twelve schools of Puslinch Township from inception to closing. Now available at the Puslinch Township…
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By Marjorie Clark. “What has become of the wild pigeons? Years ago, in the spring and early summer – and sometimes in the fall – the sky would in a measure be darkened by immense flocks of these birds but…
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WILDLIFE AND MANKIND IN PUSLINCH By Marjorie Clark The relationship between the pioneers and the wildlife of Puslinch does not make a pleasant story for the nature lover. In fact, the settlers’ treatment of the natural world could only be…
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Local author and history buff Marjorie Clark’s newest book is now available for purchase. “THE TWELVE SCHOOLS OF PUSLINCH” is a history of the twelve schools of Puslinch Township from inception to closing. Price: $13. plus mailing costs, if applicable….
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