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  • John Dewar.  Teacher. Lawyer.  1829-1888
        John Dewar was born in Scotland, son of John Dewar and Emily Knight. He married Jane W. Somerville and they had five children. He was a teacher for some years and then studied for the legal professio
      John Dewar was born in Scotland, son of John Dewar and Emily …
  • Benjamin Jones.  Cabinet maker. Undertaker. Merchant. Municipal Politician. 1825-1898
        Benjamin Jones was born in 1815 in Croydon, Surrey, England. He came to Canada with his parents in 1832 and in 1845 he moved to Milton. He married Elizabeth Foster and they had four sons and one daug
      Benjamin Jones was born in 1815 in Croydon, Surrey, England. He came …
  • Mrs. Benjamin Jones (Elizabeth Foster).  1826-1889.
        Elizabeth Jones was the daughter of Hugh Foster and Jane Coates. Mr. and Mrs. Jones had four sons and one daughter. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further info
      Elizabeth Jones was the daughter of Hugh Foster and Jane Coates. Mr. …
  • Henry Edward Willmott.  Cabinet maker.  1808-1855
        In 1840 Henry Willmott married Mary Ross. They had six children. In 1848 he moved to Milton. In 1852 he contracted for carpentry work on the new brick Methodist Church (now St. Paul's United) opposit
      In 1840 Henry Willmott married Mary Ross. They had six children. In …
  • Robert Willmott. Farmer. 1815-1897
        Son of John Willmott and Rachael Cunnington. Robert Willmott married Margaret Sproat in 1854. They had seven sons and three daughters. For further information see "The Willmott Family and Alliances 1
      Son of John Willmott and Rachael Cunnington. Robert Willmott married Margaret Sproat …
  • Mrs. Thomas Bowes. 1804-1884.
        Dorothy Bowes was the daughter of John Willmott and Rachael Cunnington. In 1828 she married Thomas Bowes Jr. who was born in Ireland. They had four sons and five daughters. This photograph was taken
      Dorothy Bowes was the daughter of John Willmott and Rachael Cunnington. In …
  • Dr. Clarkson Freeman. Physician. Mayor. 1827-1895.
        Dr. Freeman was born in Trafalgar Township. He married Elizabeth Martha Cobban. They had two sons. He graduated from the Toronto School of Medicine in 1853. He was in the American Civil War as a surg
      Dr. Freeman was born in Trafalgar Township. He married Elizabeth Martha Cobban. …
  • William Panton, Sr. Farmer. Merchant. Inspector. Clerk of the County. 1808-1865.
        William Panton was born in County Wicklow, Ireland. In 1841 he married Rebecca Sophia Pearson who was born in Patna, India. They had five girls and five boys. He emigrated to Canada in 1834 and settl
      William Panton was born in County Wicklow, Ireland. In 1841 he married …
  • One of Milton's early tenement houses.
        These houses were at 370 Main St.E. They were demolished and replaced by a bowling alley which was renovated and is now a bar. Photograph taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907"
      These houses were at 370 Main St.E. They were demolished and replaced …
  • Martin's Mill, Milton, Ont.
        The stone mill was built in 1856 and destroyed by fire in 1963. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".
      The stone mill was built in 1856 and destroyed by fire in …
  • David Watson Campbell. Clerk, Municipal Politician. Publisher. 1847-1896
        D. W. Campbell was born in Peel County of Scottish parents. He studied at Galt Collegiate Institute and later joined a law office and continued his legal studies but did not complete the course. In 1
      D. W. Campbell was born in Peel County of Scottish parents. He …
  • Residences of J. A. Frazer and Alfred Winn.
        Houses built in 1856. Occupied fifty years ago by the late G. T. Bastedo, Halton's first County Attorney, and the late Dr. William Hume (written 1907). Now 59-61 Mill Street. This photograph was take
      Houses built in 1856. Occupied fifty years ago by the late G. …
  • Dr. R. K. Anderson. Physician. Politician. 1860-1950
        Dr. Anderson was born in Trafalgar Township of Irish parents. He married Lawrina A. Cowan and they had one son and one daughter. He was a Town Councillor and also Mayor of Milton. He was Master of th
      Dr. Anderson was born in Trafalgar Township of Irish parents. He married …
  • Town Hall, Main Street, Milton
        Built on land donated by Joseph Martin. It was opened in 1867. In the 1980s the functions of the town hall were transferred to the old Court House. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centenn
      Built on land donated by Joseph Martin. It was opened in 1867. …
  • County Court House, Milton, Ont.
        Erected in 1857, enlarged in 1878. After a new Court House was built, this building was abandoned but finally renovated in the 1980s and is now the Milton Town Hall. This photograph was taken from "M
      Erected in 1857, enlarged in 1878. After a new Court House was …
  • House of the late Wm. Craig.
        The house is at 206 Sarah Street (the corner of Sarah and Thomas Street). Photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907"
      The house is at 206 Sarah Street (the corner of Sarah and …
  • House of the late Benjamin Jones.
        This house was at 235 and 239 Queen Street. The house has now been demolished. Photograph taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information regarding the Jones Family, please con
      This house was at 235 and 239 Queen Street. The house has …
  • Bruce Street Public School (1857-1972), Milton, Ont.
        The school was demolished in 1973 and the Milton Public Library erected in that space. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907". For further information see "An indelible imp
      The school was demolished in 1973 and the Milton Public Library erected …
  • Grace Anglican Church. Milton, Ont.
        Built 1895. Original bulding was erected in 1844..For further information see "One hundreth anniversary 1844-1944, Grace Church, Milton, Ont." This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1
      Built 1895. Original bulding was erected in 1844..For further information see "One …
  • Grace Church Rectory, Milton, Ont.
        Built first as a cottage in the early 1850s. Now located at 61 Thomas Street. It is now a private house. This photograph was taken from "Milton Semi-Centennial 1857-1907".
      Built first as a cottage in the early 1850s. Now located at …
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