Photo Gallery of
John Cameron (1813-1880)

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1813

Local map, detailing the exact location of Craigscorrie, within Kilmorack Parish.  This was John Cameron's home at the time of his birth.

For an overview map of the area, see the "original map" listing, under 1855.

circa 1840

Etching of Kilmorack Falls, with the parish glebe to the upper right.  This scenic landmark of John Cameron's era was turned into a hydroelectric dam following World War II. (see associated image, listed under 2001)

circa 1855

Original map developed from various sources, containing village, parish and shire place names.  Many of these locations are referenced with John Cameron biography and the story of his forefathers.

1855

Local map, detailing the exact location of Tealaggan, in Kirkhill Parish's Drumcardine Concession, the family home from about 1841 until 1855.

For an overview map of the area, see the "original map" listing, under 1855.

1860

Another original map, detailing the town of Cobourg, Ontario around the time that the Camerons resided there.

circa 1862

John and Isabella Cameron, in a traditional photograph in full dress, with their hands on the bible.  Probably taken in Cobourg, Ontario prior to their moving to Bruce County in 1863. 

1875

The John Cameron farm in Bruce Township.  Although this photograph was taken in the twentieth century, this is the original house and barn, and appear much as they would have in the 1870s.

circa 1880

Original map, detailing Bruce Township, Bruce County, Ontario and the specific location of John Cameron's farm.  The towns and surrounding areas on this map are mentioned within John Cameron's biography.

July 21, 1880

A story of John Cameron's death in Winnipeg's Red River, From The Winnipeg Daily Times.  This version of the story  is slightly different than the one referenced in his biography.

July 22, 1880

News clipping from the following day, once again from The Daily Times, regarding the coroner's inquest to investigate John's death.

July 23, 1880

A third clipping from The Daily Times, regarding a law firm hired by the Cameron family.

July 27, 1880

One final article from The Daily Times, referencing John's son David being in Winnipeg following his father's death.

1992

John and Isabella's first home in Canada, located in Cobourg, Ontario.  Details regarding this house are listed within John's biography.

July 1993

The grave stone that John's descendants obtained for his burial place in Winnipeg.  The stone was dedicated on the 113th anniversary of his original burial.

July 1993

Present day map of Winnipeg's Brookside Cemetery, with directions to John's grave

July 1993

Cameron Family Reunion, Neepawa, Manitoba.  Descendants of John Cameron attended from the family lines of six of his sons.  

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2001

The Kilmorack Falls site (see associated image listed under 1840) as it appears today.  This photograph is taken from the high ground, looking east, and shows the present hydroelectric dam in the foreground.

2001

Kilmorack Parish.  The building is no longer used for church services, but appears much the same as it did when John was Christened here.  It presently serves as an art showroom.

2001

Kirkhill Parish.  The building is still in service, and appears generally as it would have when John & Isabella were married here.  It is probable that they began attending a Free Presbyterian Church in 1843, closer to their home at Tealaggan.

2007

Craigscorrie, Kilmorack Parish, as it appears today.  John Cameron was probably born in the small croft home pictured here in ruins.  Below and to the left is Beauly and beyond that the Beauly Firth  (see associated map image listed under 1813).

2007

Tealaggan, Kirkhill Parish, as it appears today.  John Cameron probably built and lived in the home pictured here (the old stone portion, now part of a more recent barn structure)  (see associated map image listed under 1855).

2007

The fields and surrounding lands at Tealaggan, Kirkhill Parish, as they appear today.  John Cameron probably farmed these fields at one point  (see associated map image listed under 1855).