Since Tony and I moved to Lucan, we’ve really enjoyed exploring the area around us. When a friend from Toronto visited us in February, she told us about a project at work to mark Black History Month. The staff were encouraged to share a story about Black history in Ontario. . . . (Click here to read more) “Quaker Connections to the Wilberforce Settlement in Lucan”
Have you checked out the Canadian Yearly Meeting’s latest Canadian Friend magazine for 2023? It includes a few historical articles that might be of interest to members, including one by Daniel Nelson on Harry Orchard and the Wooler Monthly Meeting in Ontario. . . . (Click here to read more) “The Canadian Friend & Archives Corner”
We are excited to share this guest post by Daphne Davey. In the Winter 2016 Meetinghouse, Daphne wrote about the New London settlement of English Quakers in Prince Edward Island. Her original article can be read here (pg 12–13).
“THE CANADIAN FRIEND,” AROUND THE FAMILY
NEW LONDON QUAKERS: A CODA
The Winter 2016 issue of the Meetinghouse carried an article I had submitted, “The Lost Dream Revived,” briefly outlining the story of the first settlement of Quakers on Île-Saint-Jean/St. . . . (Click here to read more) “New London Quakers: A Coda”
On Sunday, 11 June 2023, the Committee of Friends’ Meeting House, Uxbridge, Ontario, held its 214th anniversary service.
A video of the service is available online thanks to Olivia Croxall, and thanks to Sandra Fuller for passing this information along to CFHA. . . . (Click here to read more) “Uxbridge Quaker Meeting House 214th Anniversary Service”
This year, CFHA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 23rd.
The executive committee plans to present on the Threshing session held last October on “Reimagining the Future of the CFHA.” As CFHA moves forward, the executive welcomes thoughts, ideas, and blogs from members. . . . (Click here to read more) “Save the Date – AGM on September 23rd”
We have updated our transcriptions page with a new upload: Nine Partners Monthly Meeting (Men), 1820–1851.
Thank you to Sheila Havard for transcribing the minutes and to Randy Saylor for overseeing the transcription process. CFHA is grateful for their generous donation and time. . . . (Click here to read more) “New Transcription: Nine Partners Monthly Meeting (Men), 1820–1851”
The London & Middlesex Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is hosting an upcoming presentation tomorrow by Dave Zavitz on the history of Coldstream Friends. Join them this Saturday, January 7th, at 10am eastern time. This is a hybrid presentation, so you can register to attend over Zoom, or in person if you’re in the London, ON, area. . . . (Click here to read more) “Event: Join the London & Middlesex Branch for The Society of Friends (Quakers) Settlement in Coldstream Talk”
Hugh Webster Zavitz (1854 – 1943) was a member of Coldstream Preparative and Lobo Monthly Meeting. His diaries, held by the Canadian Quaker Archives and Library, detail his life in the community of Coldstream. Jane Zavitz Bond was given Hugh’s diaries by his son, Vincent Zavitz. . . . (Click here to read more) “25 Christmases with Hugh Webster Zavitz”
We have updated our transcriptions page with a new upload: Pickering Monthly Meeting Minutes, 1845–1867.
Thank you to Carman Foster for transcribing the minutes and to Randy Saylor for overseeing the transcription process. The CFHA is grateful for their generous donation and time. . . . (Click here to read more) “New Transcription: Pickering Monthly Meeting, 1845 – 1867”
Reimagining the Future of CFHA
The new Executive Committee of the Canadian Friends Historical Association invites all interested parties to participate in a broad ranging session to help determine the future direction of CFHA. Rob Leverty, the Executive Director of the Ontario Historical Society, who has considerable experience with organizations like ours, will be present to help facilitate the discussion, and provide information. . . . (Click here to read more) “Invitation to a CFHA Threshing Session”
