Once Upon A Town
Kirkfield 1869
In 1869, Kirkfield is a village in the Township of Eldon, County Victoria. It is 25 miles from Lindsay, the County Town, and 16 miles from Woodville. It is also 80 miles from Toronto. Improved land in the vicinity averages $20 and wild land is sold at a price of $6. There is a Money Order office. The population is 100.
Surname Given Name Occupation
Cadotte A. general merchant
Cameron Alexander shingle maker
Cameron Ewan farmer
Cockburn J. D. accountant
Comerford Philip shoemaker
Ellis Edward gunsmith & blacksmith
Holland John Proprietor Bee Hive Inn
King William lumber dealer
McDougall Isabella teacher
McDonald John dentist
McGillvray John shingle maker
McKenzie Alexander carpenter
McKenzie Duncan farmer
McLean Rev. John Canada Presbyterian
McRae Angus shoemaker & proprietor Forest Home Hotel
McRae C. farmer
Mooney Patrick butcher
Munro Alexander farmer
Munro Alexander tailor
Munro John farmer
Munro Thomas farmer
Russell J. S. Postmaster, general merchant & lumber dealer
Sherman Ira carpenter
Tuttle Calvin shingle maker