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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

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Governor General stopped at Drayton in 1951

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Four new churches were dedicated in early 1864

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Effects of U.S. civil war felt in Wellington County

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Stray Fergus cow derailed freight train in 1893

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Oversharp cattle buyer bilked local farmers in 1893

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Governor General's 1893 visit was a very big event

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Raid on a Puslinch still caused a barnyard furor

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Elora woman left town after two-day charivari

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Woman shot Palmerston hotel clerk in 1933

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Fergus' Beecher Parkhouse a memorable character

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Six months in jail for throwing a stone in 1908

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1908 attack on farm woman raised area's fears