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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1992-05-27, Page 16PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 1992. Farm changes hands for first time in a century and his sister June Baeker. Graham married Margaret Mof fatt and they had four children, ' Ken who now resides in Alberta, Judy who lives in Point Clarke, 1 Wil w ' 1I I ■ -1 •• sw £ - W ~ Looking bock It's easy to see why Graham and Margaret Work of RR5, Brussels have such a deep attachment to their home. The couple has collected many family heirlooms, including the original deed to the farm, purchased by Mr. Work's great-grandfather in the 1850's and which now holds a place of honour on the mantle. The Works have recently sold the century farm house Mr. Work says the story goes that the young family (the couple had a son by this time, Robert) came up by stagecoach to Stratford then Seaforth, then walked to their new home. When they arrived it was to find a squatter by the name of Johnny Johnston on their property. The Works paid him $80 to vacate his shack and two acres of cleared land. The first Work home at the Grey township property was a shanty, which they lived in for a short time before building an 18' by 24' log home. Four more children were bom to the Work's, the youngest, William, being Graham Work's grandfather. In December of 1867, tragedy occurred when Robert Sr. was killed after his team ran over him. Mrs. Work says the neighbours tried to buy his widow out but she held firm. The Works have the receipts from Goderich of her last payment on the property and a photo of her holding the deed. The eldest son eventually moved to North Dakota then Texas and the two daughters moved to North Dakota after their marriages. Daughter Sarah married a local but will still be living in the For the first time since 1853 the farm at Cone. 8, Lot 1, in Grey township is no longer a Work farm. Graham and Margaret Work recently sold their century farm to Stuart and Alison Cardiff of Lon don, with the condition that they can remain living in the home. "We waited for the right buyer to come along, so that we wouldn't have to leave here," said Mrs. Work. Turning over the ownership of a century farm can be a sentimental experience particularly when, like the Works, you are so well- acquainted with its rich history. Sparked by the artifacts and docu ments in the house the couple has traced the roots back to the depar ture of Mr. Work’s great-grandfa ther, Robert, from the Orkney Islands, north of Scotland, in the late 1840's. When Robert first arrived in Canada he was employed at Moose Factory for the Hudson Bay Com pany for a few years before return ing to the Orkney Islands to marry Betsy Costie. In 1851 he and his new bride arrived in Toronto then in 1853 they purchased 100 acres of crown land for $200. The Works have the original deed. man, James Bowman and resided in Brussels. William stayed on and married a local girl Jane Robb. They had three sons, Robert, John and Harold. John and his wife, Mary Speir, were the parents of Graham Kathy, of London and Brian of Caledonia. Neither of the boys chose to pursue a career in agricul ture and the Works didn't want to continued on page 15 Where Quality Counts" WHOLESALE R.R. 1 BAYFIELD 482-3020 RETAIL Farm Market - Garden Centre - Nursery - Greenhouse OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - Mon.-Fri. 9-8; Sat., Sun. 9-6 GREAT SELECTION OF ONTARIO HOME GROWN NURSERY STOCK Also: Peat Moss, Soils, Plant Food, etcM etc., etc. Top Quality Bedding Plants, Hanging Baskets, Potted Containers,Tuberous Begonias, Geraniums and more ASPARAGUS NOW READY! A Gardener's Paradise For a great enjoyable experience browse through our 14 greenhouses for home grown planting ideas. •LOTS OF NURSERY STOCK ON DISPLAY We are growers of top quality bedding plants, geraniums, tuberous begonias, perennials, hanging baskets, potted contain ers, nursery stock, hydroponic tomatoes, ^English cucumbers. HYDROPONIC TOMATOES "Tomatoes that taste like tomatoes” j ^Goderich Telephone Rd. * £Golf Courte 1 r Huron County t13 Bayfield N. TE-EM T FARM ■ ---------► Clinton Landscape Ontario ' tcrrruJlKM. nuoD xsjccurov FOR COMPLETE CROP CARE ST. CLEMENTS FARM SERVICE • Gates • Feeders • Chutes • Headgates • Cattle Oilers OPEN SALE DAYS AT BRUSSELS STOCKYARDS Hawkesville 699 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & R UPCOMING Iililr ’__________—- X (TUESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS HOWSON & MILLS CHEMICALS Custom application for post spraying of corn, beans, grains, and pasture ground Row crop spraying Dickey-john monitor with 60' boom width Low soil compaction Very accurate FERTILIZERS Hay and pasture ground needs that extra boost Spreaders readily available Terra-Gator Bulk delivery unit 9 a.m. Finished Cattle& Cows 11:30 a.m. Dropped Calves Veals followed by Goats Sheep & Lambs 11:00 a.m. Stocker Cattle 1:00 p.m. Pigs Large supply of chemicals and fertilizer on hand d HOWSON LTD BRUSSELS 887-6461 BLYTH 523-4241 WINGHAM 357-2700 CARGILL 366-2225