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Never a Day so Bright 920 A

This tells the story of the Scott Family who were prominent members of Beeton in the 1900’s. D.A. Jones, a beekeeper for whom the village is named, is also mentioned.


Lord Selkirk of Red River 971.2401 G
also see:
John Black of Old Kildonan 971.24 K
Women of Red River 971.274 H

These books may be helpful to anyone researching those who settled in the Scotch Settlement – ie Bannerman, Sutherland, McKay, Sinclair. These books detail the trip that these settlers took from Scotland to Canada, but do not mention many by name. The exception is the last book, Women of Red River, which does make specific reference to some of the above-mentioned settlers. It does provides some background as to the conditions when the settlers arrived in Canada.

An Autobiography of Benjamin William Steers 971.317 S

Some of the early history of the Township of West Gwillimbury is included. May be useful to descendants of the Steers.

The Genealogy of Robert Sutherland& Codicil to the genealogy of Robert Sutherland 929.2 Suthe-R

Details the trip the Sutherlands made to come to Canada. Links to: Bannerman, Faris, Ferguson, Lukes, Mills, Reid, Semple, Sinclair, Wood.

The Genealogy of Donald Sutherland – Original Settler
929.2 Suthe-S

Appear to be unrelated to the above Sutherlands. No index, so you must flip through it. Related to: Fraser, McArthur, McKay.

A Family Tree of the Rogers of North York and West Gwillimbury 929.2 Roger-R

Rogers came from England to Massachusetts, and their descendants settled in North York. There is an index, and common names include: Chantler, Cory, Edwards, Evans, Farquhar, Fisher, Grose, Jeffs, Lines, Pierce, Tanner, Wallwin, Wilcox, Williams.

Diary of Daniel H. Rogers for the year 1859 920.71354

Roger This includes details about daily farming life, and activities like going to church.
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