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Leeds & 1000 Islands Historical Society Archives
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Cornwall Family

File contains a photocopy of a letter from Andrew Cornwall to Charles Cornwall dated 1878, two typewritten photocopies of a contract wherein Charles Cornwall sells property on Star Island (Tar Island), two photocopies of a typewritten copy of CharlesLast Will and Testament, a photocopy of an Indenture between Louise Cornwall and Julius Khant, a photocopy of an Indenture between Charles and Louise, photocopies of obituaries of Charles, two photocopies of a typewritten copy of Louises Last Will and Testament, two copies of an obituary for William P. Dailey, nephew of Charles and subsequent proprietor of the store, two photocopies of a photo of Andrew Cornwall, and typewritten excerpts from the Voters`List of 1883, and two business letters from Andrew Cornwall to Charles Cornwall 1878.

Donoghue - Poole

A family history of the Leeds County Ontario Residents, John Donoghue (1796-1866) and Frances Poole (1800-1891) and their descendents.

Tom Lubinski

Donovan Family

File contains a typed family tree starting with Evelyn Donovan Allen on her father’s side. There are three photographs. First, Tom Donovan and Rose Leeder standing citation on back says “Mother and Father”. Second three children Maggie, Jim and Tom sitting approximately age 10-12. Thirdly a family portrait citation on back “ Left to right front row, Bridget Kennedy, Pat Donevan, Helen (Boyle) Mary (Leeder), John, Annie (Lynch), Tom, Jim, Maggie (Patienee) and Willie” Information from the 1881 Census, names mentioned Thomas Donovan, Margaret, John, Patrick, Mary, Elija, Michael, Catherine, Allas, Bridget and Thomas. Information from the 1881 Census names mentioned Dennis Donovan, Elija, Patrick and John. Information for the 1883 Voters’ List mentioning Patrick Donovan, Dennis Donovan and Thomas Donovan. There is a wedding announcement for Bernard Joseph Donovan- Jo-Anne Madonna Kennedy

Newspaper articles: “Escott Couple Given Party on 25th Anniversary in Mallorytown: Mr and Mrs. James C. Donovan.” “Find Man’s Body Beside Highway: Dennis Donovan of Escott believed to Have Been Struck by a Car” “Supreme Court Session Opens At Court House: Hill and Laing Go On Trial Today in Connection With Death of Dennis Donovan” From the Recorder and Times, Friday, November 15, 1929 “Moments of Hill and Laing On October 8th” December 14th 1929 “Crowd Fills Court As Manslaughter Case Proceeds, Widow of Dennis Donovan Heard Fatal Crash” “Escott Dad Didn’t See Toddler In Driveway- Emmett Donovan didn’t see toddler Paul in the driveway.”

Obituaries for: Mrs. Thomas Donovan, Dennis D. Donovan, Dennis J. Donovan, Luella Donovan, Jack Donovan 1929-1999, Marie Donovan (Cross) and Catherine Donovan, Helen (West) Donovan,

Dowsley Family

File contains a typed family tree starting with Thomas Dowsley. A voters list from 1883 mentioning Francis E Dowsley, George Dowsley, Joseph L Dowsley and J.J. Dowsley. A list of names taken from the 1881 Census: George Dowsley, Lucinda Dowsley, William Dowsley, Charlotte Dowsley, Thomas Dowsley, Nicholas Dowsley, Edward Dowsley, Francis Dowsley, Jane Dowsley and Herbert Dowsley. A short typed history of the Dowsley Family. (Joseph Dowsley) There is a wedding announcement that includes a picture of Judith Andress and Robert Dowsley. A letter dated March 1856 from George Dowsley. There is also an obituary for Kinihan Dowsley. There is a newspaper article “Bang-up” affair for anniversary party at Escott for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dowsley and parents Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dowsley.”

E - F Family

File contains: clipping re drowning of Stephen Farn at Rockport, obituary for Nellie French 1919-2000,

Earl Family

File contains a history of the Earl Farm by Kevin Earl, and copies of obituaries for William A. Earl, Belva Earl, and Mrs. Emma Earl.

Earle Family

File contains an article concerning the Purvis Earle sisters, Kathleen, Evelyn and Doris, and a copy of an obituary for John Hilliard Earle. Written history of Thomas and Martha Earle.

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