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Family record of the name of Dingwall Fordyce in Aberdeenshire. With Appendix
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 394
Fergus
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 129

Fergus

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2008-05-26
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  • Publisher: Dundurn

Pat Mestern, author of several earlier books and an ardent booster of her hometown, has produced an entertaining personal account of Fergus, while maintaining the historical perspective and utilizing the rich oral history of the area. Her lighter look at some of the characters and the escapades that add flavour to life in small-town Ontario make this a delightful read. Ghost stories and "the legacy of the one-legged chickens" are memorable examples of her Fergus. The settlement of Fergus, originally known as Little Falls, was founded by two Lowland Scots, Adam Fergusson and James Webster, both advocates by profession. The practice they introduced of giving all new streets Scottish names is s...

Papers and Records - Ontario Historical Society
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 326

Papers and Records - Ontario Historical Society

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1934
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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The Scottish Pioneers of Upper Canada, 1784-1855
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 398

The Scottish Pioneers of Upper Canada, 1784-1855

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 2005-05-16
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  • Publisher: Dundurn

Glengarry, Upper Canada’s first major Scottish settlement, was established in 1784 by Highlanders from Inverness-shire. Worsening economic conditions in Scotland, coupled with a growing awareness of Upper Canada’s opportunities, led to a growing tide of emigration that eventually engulfed all of Scotland and gave the province its many Scottish settlements. Pride in their culture gave Scots a strong sense of identity and self-worth. These factors contributed to their success and left Upper Canada with firmly rooted Scottish traditions. Individual settlements have been well observed, but the overall picture has never been pieced together. Why did Upper Canada have such appeal to Scots? Wha...

Scottish Notes and Queries
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 250

Scottish Notes and Queries

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1892
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Genealogist
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 370

Genealogist

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1881
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Manual for Readers
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 76

Manual for Readers

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1892
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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Ontario History
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 586

Ontario History

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1975
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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A genealogical and heraldic history of the landed gentry of Great Britain & Ireland
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 1192
Ontarian Families
  • Language: en
  • Pages: 236

Ontarian Families

  • Type: Book
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  • Published: 1898
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  • Publisher: Unknown

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