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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. |
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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) |
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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. |
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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. |
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1860
Another original map, detailing
the town of Cobourg, Ontario around the time that the Camerons
resided there. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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July
23, 1880
A third clipping from The Daily
Times, regarding a law firm hired by the Cameron family. |
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July
27, 1880
One final article from The Daily
Times, referencing John's son David being in Winnipeg following
his father's death. |
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1992
John and Isabella's first home
in Canada, located in Cobourg, Ontario. Details regarding
this house are listed within John's biography. |
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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. |
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July
1993
Present day map of Winnipeg's
Brookside Cemetery, with directions to John's grave |
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July
1993
Cameron Family Reunion, Neepawa,
Manitoba. Descendants of John Cameron attended from the
family lines of six of his sons.
Click on the photo to the
left for a medium version, or here for a photo-quality large
version. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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). |
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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). |
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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). |
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