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Some villages have grown, others remain
From page 2
Not many of these businesses exist today,
however Kippen continues to be a vital
agricultural asset to the Township of
Tuckersmith.
Egmondville
During its peak period, Egmondville had
a gunsmith, cobbler, weavers, blacksmiths,
woollen mill, tanneries, general stores, a
cider mill, several hotels, a brewery,
ashery, pottery, sawmill, gristmill, brick
and tile yard, cabinet maker and under-
taker. They also had two churches, a school
house, post office and a brass band.
The building of a railway station ,in
Seaforth caused men to move their
businesses down the road, making Seaforth
the thriving community it is today and
Egmondville a quiet residential hamlet.
Egmondville is best known these days for
its historic Van Egmond House which draws
visitors from all parts.
Harpurhey
f
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On the outskirts of Seaforth, just by the
curve in Highway 8, is a small place called
Harpurhey. Today one co i d drive by and
have no idea that it was once one of the
larger area settlements.
The first person to settle in the Harpurhey
area was Doctor William Chalk. He pur-
chased a farm and called it Harpurhey.
Soon area settlers picked up the name, and
as more people began to settle near by, the
area became known as Harpurhey.
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the same...
In its heyday, the hamlet had five
populated streets. Today many of these
streets are covered over by farm land and
the many hotels, factories, stores and shops
have been removed to make room for
modern houses.
However, Dr. Chalk's brick home, the
first brick home to be built in Tuckersmith,
and the shoe shop with was located in the
brick home of Joseph Brine, now owned by
Margaret Sharp are still standing.
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English. Cherry Trcesef superior quality, - 5 feet high,
Plum. trees c,/'the most 'steenced varieties, - 5 feet
Pear trees of superior !wellcnce,
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Selectors of Jurors
A. Dewar and Jas. Dallas, Auditors
Edwin Cresswell, Reeve
D. Walker, Deputy Reeve
James .Lang, Councilor
James Macdonald, Councilor...........
Wm. Sproat, Councilor
D. Manson, Tavern Inspector
Samuel Carnoc114ut, Collector...
Wnl.• McConnell Clerk and Treasurer.
Wm. McConnell, Registrar
Total paid for salaries
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Best Wishes.
to
Tuckersmith
on your
150th
Birthday!
It's my pleasure to serve the area
MURRAY CARDIFF M.P.
Dear Tuckersmith Friends:
As your Member of the Legislative Assembly of
Ontario I, would like to take this opportunity to
extend greetings and my congratulations to the
Township of Tuckersmith on the occasion of its
150th Anniversary.
Many changes have been brought about over the
years but there are things that never change - the
land, the pride, and the ongoing concern of
individuals are still very much a part of the
community - a monument to Tuckersmith
Township's 150th Anniversary.
Although the early pioneers coped with hardships,
both due to the land and the seasons, they forged
ahead. We admire their fortitude and vision and
must continue to nourish and sustain their ideas as
that is our legacy. We must not fail.
Change in direction along with modern technology
have evolved over the years which gives us new
challenges and hurdles, but without these we would
not progress and grow. The true spirit of such
growth is evident in the work undertaken by the
many people who have joined together to pay
tribute to our forefathers and encourage young and
old alike to continue the task undertaken by those
who had faith and worked so diligently.
Again, I take pleasure in congratulating all those
past and present who have worked together to keep
Tuckersmith Township a place In which we have
much to be proud of. I'm sure th future will attest
to that.
Sincerely,
Jack Riddell, M.P.P.
Huron -Middlesex