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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Story of Clement's Cemetery namesake

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Story of Clement's Cemetery namesake

Former American soldier found less tumultuous life in Innisfil
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Irish immigrant kept store in Churchill

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Irish immigrant kept store in Churchill

John Samuel Lucas ran general store, was pillar of community
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: The Ida Burton had a good run

POSTCARD MEMORIES: The Ida Burton had a good run

The last side-wheeler on Lake Simcoe, this boat operated from 1866 to 1876
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Carp fishing was a booming business

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Carp fishing was a booming business

This invasive species was a popular product in the early 20th century
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Smith went from soldier to stationmaster

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Smith went from soldier to stationmaster

After leaving military, Joseph Smith worked for Northern Railway in Sunnidale, Gilford
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: William Kell watched Innisfil evolve

POSTCARD MEMORIES: William Kell watched Innisfil evolve

In those days, farmers also supplemented their income by harvesting maple syrup
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: War of 1812 veteran eventually tamed his rage

POSTCARD MEMORIES: War of 1812 veteran eventually tamed his rage

Barnet Vanderburgh's dust-ups caused him trouble with the law before he settled in Innisfil
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Hewson was 'squire of the lake'

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Hewson was 'squire of the lake'

Settler was Simcoe County's first magistrate
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: Hewson was first settler at Big Bay Point

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Hewson was first settler at Big Bay Point

Francis Hewson moved here from Ireland after serving in the Royal Navy
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POSTCARD MEMORIES: George Shering left legacy in Innisfil

POSTCARD MEMORIES: George Shering left legacy in Innisfil

After moving with family from England, blacksmith started his own shop in Innisfil
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