George Morrison / Bertha Sims

Settler of township lots: Lot 9, Conc. 4, Guilford (Stanhope area)

Location: Map point is the approximate location within this irregular lot with waterfront on the north and south shores of Pine Lake.

Land acquisition: Unknown. In 1911 this property was probably owned by Charles Barnum. Ontario Land Parcel Register - Guilford (Image 129).

Other land: North half Lots 31 & 32, Conc. 3, Stanhope - 1907 from William B. Jones; 1907 to George Fader. Ontario Land Parcel Register - Stanhope (Images 476 & 480).

Dates of residency:

  • 1903 Stanhope Voters List: George Morrison, farmer, n pt Lots 21, & 32, Conc. 3
  • 1911 Census of Canada, Guilford: George with wife Bertha at Lot 9, Conc. 4
  • 1921 Census of Canada, Dysart

Interesting facts:

Preceding landowner: 1865 The C. L. & E. Co from The Crown

Succeeding landowner: 1914 William J. Cruickshanks for $114

Link to Settlers of Algonquin Highlands family tree

Photo: Bertha Annie Sims-Morrison,

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