Milton - Martin Family Collection

    Mildred Martin spoke at the meeting of the Milton Historical Society about growing up in Milton.

    SCAN ONLY. For further information see "Milton Area Biographies" by Alex Cooke.

    For further information, see "Milton Area Biographies" by Alex Cooke. SCAN ONLY

    SCAN ONLY. For further information, see "Milton Area Biographies" by Alex Cooke.

    David MacLachlan, descendant of Jasper Martin's third son Edward, presents Marjorie Powys, President of the Milton Historical Society, with a copy of the Martin genealogy and a book on Fighting Joe M

    David MacLachlan, a descendant of pioneer miller Jasper Martin, spoke on the career of "Fighting Joe" Martin.

    This plaque is in Grace Anglican Church, Milton, Ontario. It commemorates Jasper and Sarah Martin considered to be the founders of the town of Milton.

    Built c. 1856. Destroyed by fire 1963.

    This is the original Mill site. The stone mill was demolished in 1963 after a disastrous fire. It was then owned by Robinhood Co. All of the structures here were built for Dr. C. Martin during his ye

    Information from "The Canadian Champion" April 1, 1967

    The stone mill was built in 1856 and destroyed by fire in 1963. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".

    Picture taken from the banks of the frozen 16 Mile Creek looking across Main Street to the Commercial Hotel. Stores to the west of the hotel. Building to the left is probably the home built by the Br

    Built c.1856. Destroyed by fire 1963. In the centre of the picture is the rear of the town hall.

    Built c. 1856. Destroyed by fire 1963. Mill to the left of the picture. To the right is the back of the town hall.

    Built c. 1856. Destroyed by fire 1963.

    Built c. 1856. Destroyed by fire 1963.

    Built c. 1856. Destroyed by fire 1963.

    Stream flowing through concrete blocks. Three unidentified figures sitting on or standing by one of the blocks. Large rocks to the left of the picture. Two trees behind the figures. Railway bank to t

    Spillway at bypass dam at head of Mill Pond. Railway water tower is in the background. Unidentified figure sitting on rocks at the left of the spillway.

    Jessie is believed to be Jessie Martin, daughter of Charles W. Martin. Obituary in "The Globe & Mail", July 9, 2007, for Jessie McCraney Duncan (nee Martin) Sept. 24, 1908 - July 6, 2007. The two-sto