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Exploring My Revolutionary War Ancestors
In this article, Alicia Bertrand, M.A., summarizes the lives of Revolutionary War soldiers in her family tree, including Edward Hicks Sr. and Jr, Lazarus and Simeon Puffer, Jacobus Peek, William Carl, Aaron Bagg, and David Miller. Both Patriot and Loyalist alike, these soldiers’ lives are interesting micro-histories of individuals in American and Canadian history that…
Remembering Canada’s Military Heritage: Family Photos
The post honors family members who served Canada by sharing their photos, aiming to preserve their memory. The author invites anyone who recognizes a person in the images to reach out via email or comments. Many photos are unlabelled.
Ghost Stories, Murder, and Mayhem in Oshawa
This article details the haunted history of Oshawa, Ontario, sharing stories of paranormal encounters and historical crime. Alicia Bertrand invites submissions of spooky tales. The tales include ghostly encounters at the public library, a haunted market, and a museum with spirited apparitions. Legends of duels, tragic deaths, and macabre crimes are also retold.
The Gavel vs. Wrecking Ball: The History and Partial Demolition of the Peterborough Courthouse and Jail
By Alicia M. Bertrand, M.A. March 24, 2024 Peterborough’s courthouse has stood atop a hill overlooking parts of downtown Peterborough and casts a sense of authority over its citizens since 1842. The courthouse is one of the earliest courthouses constructed in Ontario. The threat of solitary life in a tiny jail cell of the Peterborough…
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