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Newspaper clipping about the Beckett family and their Jersey Hill farm in Effingham, c. 1923. The article states the family purchased the farm in 1807 and six generations of the family worked on the dairy and fruit farm. Taylor Beckett died next year…

Obituary for Taylor Beckett of Effingham, who died on July 22, 1924.

Microfilm copy of an obituary in the Welland Tribune for George R.E. Burgar, considered Welland's oldest settler, May 23, 1890.

Obituary for Anna Mary Oram, Welland's first public health nurse and first woman councillor, from the January 8, 1968 edition of the Welland Tribune. She was Public Health Nurse from 1921-1945, and on Welland City Council from 1949-1952.

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Biographical text from the book "The History Of The County Of Welland" by the Welland Tribune Printing House, about Adolphus Williams and his life leading up to residing in Welland with his law practice.

Biographical text from the book "The History Of The County Of Welland" by the Welland Tribune Printing House, about J. J. Sidey being the proprietor of the Welland Tribune and details about his family.

Biographical text from the book "The History Of The County Of Welland" by the Welland Tribune Printing House, about Hugh Alexander Rose's life, genealogy, and businesses. His photograph has also been uploaded here under the title "Hugh Alexander…

Biographical text from the book "The History Of The County Of Welland" by the Welland Tribune Printing House about J. B. Taylor's family and business pursuits. His photograph has also been uploaded here under the title "J. B. Taylor, Merchant."

Biographical text from the book "The History Of The County Of Welland" by the Welland Tribune Printing House about David Ross' family and business interests. His photograph has also been uploaded here under the title "David Ross, The Dean of…

Biographical text from the book "The History Of The County Of Welland" by the Welland Tribune Printing House, about George R.E. Burgar being one of Welland's earliest settlers. It gives an interesting account of what Welland was like when it was…