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Riggs Family Wedding 1913

File contains a copy of the newspaper article detailing the wedding of Iola Vera Riggs to Ronald Struan Lewis on 18 Jun 1913 in Belleville, Ontario. The files also contains a copy of a newspaper article about Leona Kathleen Riggs (niece of Iola Riggs) and her aspirations as a singer.

Ross Family (Zenas)

File contains an original newspaper article from the Ontario Intelligencer, dated 25 May 1933 about the death of Lester Ross and Catherine Badgley, last of their generation of the descendants of Zenas Ross, U.E. File contains a biography of Zenas Ross (circa. 1750) and his descendants.

Stockelbach, Lavonia

File contains a newspaper clipping from the Intelligencer dated 5 May 1966 titled "Mrs. Lavonia Stockelback, Artist, Author, Dies at 92"; the articles gives a brief bio of Mrs. Stockelback (nee Hunter) who was born in Belleville.

Weller Family

The file contains a letter dated 9 May 1924 from Harwood Weller Quipp looking for information about the Weller Family of Carrying Place. Also, two newspaper articles; one on the death of Lottie Weller (nee Bingley) and one dated 14 April on the 105th Birthday of Mrs. Laura Weller (nee Roberts). Both women descending from local pioneer families.

Wills, Thomas - Papers

File contains original copies: 1848 Account Book for Thomas Wills; Deed of Land, dated 7 May 1868 sold by John Kerry to Thomas Wills for Lot 35 on the east side of Church Street (half an acre) in the town of Belleville; Mortgage between Thomas Wills and John Kerry for the same land, dated 1868 for $2200.00.

Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe

The file contains a presentation at the Loyalist Dinner at Macaulay House, Picton on 19 June 2004. The subject of the presentation was Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe born 29 May 1883 in Madoc. Dr. Dafoe officiated the birth of the Dionne Quintuplets.

Henry Corby

This file contains: 1) A newspaper clipping from the Intelligencer dated 25 May 1984 Barbara Jane Corby is looking for information on Henry Corby and Henry Corby Jr.; 2) A letter from Ward Stanger of California addressed to Mr. Boyce, dated 8 November 1983 containing information about St. Mary's Parish Church in Hanwell, England along with a true copy of the baptismal record for Henry Corby born 17 December 1806.

Edgar Vandewater memoir

The file contains a writing by Edgar S. Vandewater born in Sidney Township 1876, titled "Belleville as I remember it in the 1890's", dated 1953 and published in the Ontario Intelligencer 31 October 1953. There is also a letter from Richard Moran, great-nephew of Edgar with a brief genealogy.

William C. Reid

This file contains a copy of the obituary for William Charles Reid, gardener, born 9 February 1853 in Camden, Ontario and died 27 April 1932 in Belleville. Brother of ex-mayor of Belleville George A. Reid.

Sarah Ann Bowers

The file contains correspondence from Dr. Barnardo's Homes, Migration Department, London, England; dated 15 May 1956, they are certifying that Sarah Ann Bowers (married name Lyon) was a former ward of Marchmont Home, born 3 May 1894 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, father Thomas Bowers and mother Sarah Ann Bowers.

Wallbridge family records

  • Fonds
  • c. 1860-1897

Contains correspondence from family members, archaeological articles, museum donation forms, and newspaper clippings about Wallbridge & Clarke Grocers. The records also contain stamped documents certifying Thomas Campbell Wallbridge as an Attorney. Materials by Lewis Wallbridge, W.H. Wallbridge, and a cousin named Frank are also featured in the records.

A map of mineral deposits in Marmora was originally part of this collection, but is held separately.

The James Texts

The file contains photocopies pertaining to George Moffatt James, founder in 1910 of The James Texts. It contains a list of short stories and sketches, a brief bio and biographical sketch, a poem written by Geo. M. James "Autumn Days", and a short story titled "Theft by Mail"

Symons Family

The file contains a number of items connected with the Symons Family:

  1. Labels from Symons' Ladies Store, Belleville
  2. Program from Annual Commencement Exercises Belleville High School 16 December 1921
  3. Copy of money order, London, England 27 November 1924 to Mrs. Clara A. Symons, Belleville
  4. Program from Annual Commencement Exercises Belleville High School 28 November 1924
  5. Envelope and card printed 1867-1927 Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Peony Plants from H.R.H. The Prince of Wales
  6. Letter from Susan Tweedsmuir, Elsfield Manor, Oxford, England dated 24 May 1943 addressed to Mr. Watson thanking Belleville Horticultural Society for vegetable seeds

Naylor's Theatre - Deseronto

The file contains a writing titled "The Girl From Kokomo; A Tale of Naylor's Theatre" written by Kenneth M. Brown. It contains several stories about Naylor's Theatre. Names included in the stories are: Lord George Wellesly, Louise Nesta Pamela Fitzgerald, Vernon Castle, Gwen Lazier, among others.

Brown, Kenneth Murray

Local recipe books collection

  • CA ON00156 MG 653
  • Collection
  • 1982-2005

Contains four recipe books:

  • 'Our Best to You' by the residents of Quinte Living Centre (1982)
  • 'Chefs of the City' by the City of Belleville Staff (1999)
  • 'Recipes from the Hearts of Canadians' compiled by Volunteers and Information Quinte (2000)
  • 'Quinte Cuisine' by the Canadian Federation of Univeristy Women Belleville and District (2005)
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