Headstone Facts

Reflecting on these first eight positions of Row 2, we see the true heartbeat of pioneer Wilmot Township laid bare beneath the soil. From the early settlement cenotaphs and young native-born Canadians like James Hawes to the long-distance treks of Sligo emigrants Robert Barber and Agnes Vance, this stretch of churchyard tells a story of incredible resilience. Here, young mothers like Elizabeth Jury Smith and tender infant daughters like Clara Mabel and Mary A. Barber rest alo

The Holy Trinity series will invite you to join as the community comes together in raising the first church, building the current, and the changes along the way. It will explore the restoration of century old stones, discuss the techniques used to restore and document a cemetery and provide insight to the importance of maintaining these artifact as long as possible. In addition, I will also dive into the personal lives and stories of the neighbours, friends and family interre

The monument features a standard inscription at the top, dedicating the stone to his two young wives. Beneath their names, a puzzle?

A headstone isn't just a marker; it’s a piece of the earth, carefully shaped by human hands to tell an enduring story.