People
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Bill Bonar
Mimico fisherman Bill Bonar was born in Ireland in 1886 and learned how to fish from his grandfather. Leo Chard
Leo Chard had come to Canada from England in 1889 at age 18. Starting early, he owned several Ontario farms including one in Lambton Mills. Death Family of Etobicoke
The Death family of Etobicoke can trace their ancestry back to 1527 with the birth of William Deathe of Dartford, England. Francis (Frank) Dawson
There is a grave marker in St. George’s on-the-Hill Anglican Church that says, “Francis (Frank) Dawson, Feb. 21, 1896 – Oct. 21, 1982, A Friend to All” - but who was this man? Robert DeCoursier
From the beginning of this tale of murder in the quiet Etobicoke village of Lambton Mills, there was never any doubt that Robert DeCoursier was the murderer, and his brother...the victim. John Dillon Evans
John Dillon Evans, a resident of Islington village from 1879 to 1920, was active in Etobicoke municipal politics for many years. He and his wife Isabella built a large brick house they called Elmcrest. Lucille Gamble
In the late 50s and early 60s, Gus Ryder's first champion distance swimmer was well-known in New Toronto, the "hotbed" of swimming in Ontario. Gardhouse Family
The Gardhouse family settled in north Etobicoke in a village called Highfield, set amid some of the province’s best agricultural land. John Garland
John Garland was a popular Liberal MP from Nipissing who was first elected in 1949. Among other things, he was responsible for housing, including low income housing. Joshua Glover
Joshua Glover was a slave who ran away from his owner in St. Louis, Missouri in the spring of 1852 - and ended up in Etobicoke. Dr. Forbes Godfrey
In 1907, Dr. Godfrey entered politics as a Conservative candidate. His main goal, he told supporters, was to seek legislation to promote preventative medicine. Christopher Holdenby
Christopher Holdenby was a talented artist and musician, who taught himself not only to draw, but to play piano and violin beautifully. Gertrude Hornell
Mrs. Hornell began working for Labour about 1923. She was in her mid-40s and likely needed the work. She was a Labour pioneer some 100 years ago - helping to make work safer. Howland Family
In 1620 John Howland arrived at Plymouth Massachusetts aboard the Mayflower as a Pilgrim Father. In 1830, his descendants arrived in the area and over time, built a business empire. Henry Jackson
For the 21 years prior to 1830, the land where Montgomery's Inn sits was leased to Henry Jackson, who lived there with his family, built a house, and cleared 50 acres of land. |
Frederick and Margaret James
This couple is responsible for Etobicoke’s beautiful James Gardens, which cover 21 acres of hills, valley and forest beside the Humber River, south of Edenbridge Drive. Johnston Family
The Johnston Family holds a special place in the history of the Islington area of Etobicoke as they were its first permanent settlers - and stayed for 177 years! John Kay
From the first moment John Kay set eyes on Mimico, he was struck by its beauty and resolved to build a cottage on its waterfront. Loblaw Family
The history of the Loblaw family in Toronto begins with Theodore Pringle (T.P.) Loblaw who moved to Toronto from Alliston, Ontario in 1890. John Keiller MacKay
John Keiller MacKay was the 19th Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario. He lived in the Kingsway and became the Patron of EHS after it's formation in 1958. MacPherson Family
On April 30, 1859, Sage Rowland married Alexander MacPherson, the teacher at the local school who had been boarding in her home and began a new family together. Thomas Montgomery's Missives
Some letters shed light on some of the challenges and hardships Thomas Montgomery (1790-1877) faced at one of his land holdings in southwest Ontario. Walter Moorhouse
Walter Moorhouse's photos offer rare glimpses into Etobicoke's past. After his death in 1957, over 5000 photos and 500 meters of film were donated to the Ontario Archives. O'Connor Sisters
The O'Connor Sisters were born on a farm in Alderwood. After their singing debut in 1910, they went on to play major vaudeville houses throughout the North East United States and Canada. Frank Ridley
Frank was born in London, England in February, 1904, the son of John Ridley and Agnes Fretwell. John was a naval architect, and responsible for the building of several stately homes in Etobicoke. Rowntree Family
The story of the Rowntree family in northern Etobicoke began in 1832 when John Rowntree purchased 32 acres between the Humber River and Kipling Avenue. Gord Sinclair
Television icon Gordon Sinclair was born in 1900 in Cabbagetown, but eventually called Etobicoke his home. Robert Home Smith
Robert Home Smith is best remembered today for his development of The Kingsway and for his Old Mill Restaurant. William Tyrrell
Mr. Tyrrell was a well-known architect and builder who designed and supervised construction of many buildings, particularly in the Weston area, where he lived until his death in 1904. Amos Waites
Amos Waites was a former councillor and mayor of the town Mimico and was born in 1895 on the Queensway, just a little west of Kipling. Wood Family
The Six Points intersection - where Dundas, Bloor, and Kipling meet - was once called “Wood’s Corner” - after the family that eventually owned land on five of its six points.. |
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Mayors and Reeves of Etobicoke (1850-1998)
In 1849, Upper Canada passed the Municipal Corporation Act that granted Canada West’s municipalities the right to elect their own governing council. The following year Etobicoke elected its first council of five members. Here are snapshots of the 33 men who have served as reeve or mayor since then, leading the way in forming the community we are proud to live in today.
In 1849, Upper Canada passed the Municipal Corporation Act that granted Canada West’s municipalities the right to elect their own governing council. The following year Etobicoke elected its first council of five members. Here are snapshots of the 33 men who have served as reeve or mayor since then, leading the way in forming the community we are proud to live in today.