Trent Lakes Historical Society AGM
Please be aware of our Annual General Meeting on October 17 at Galway Hall.
Galway Driving Tour – Peter Robinson Settlers – The Next Generations – Hickey
There are deep rabbit holes in genealogy. The research for this well-known Galway township family started simply enough, but as we progressed, the ‘tree’ became a tangled web. The most ravelled part was the maiden names of the wives of … Continued
Galway Driving Tour – PRS the Next Generations – Allen
C 13 Lot 15 Galway Twp. ALLEN From Galbally to Douro to Galway
Galway Driving Tour – PRS the Next Generations-Keane (Cain)
C9 L 20/21 The Keanes (Cains) from Brigown to Douro to Galway…… For the 2024 Irish Emigrants eager to start a new life in Canada, their journeys began within a substantial distance of the harbour where they would board ships … Continued
We’re Having an OPEN HOUSE!!!
And you’re all invited!! Come to Galway Hall on June 8 from 1 pm to 3pm to see what all the excitement is about. You may even find a cousin or two!!!
Peter Robinson Settlers – the Next Generations
The photo below is of the original Roman Catholic Church which was located on concession 12, Lot 5 in Galway Township. Very much the centre of the ‘Galway’ Community, this location is still the hub of the Township, but without … Continued
Peter Robinson Settlers – the Ships
These surnames boarded the nine ships in Cork in 1825
Peter Robinson Settlers – the Journey
Boarding the ships in Ireland It was a long voyage across the Atlantic.Storms sometimes drove ships backall the way from sight of Newfoundlandto Ireland again. I took an average of 30 days to cross. Finally entering the St. Lawrence River,stopping … Continued
The 1939 Royal Tour Commemorative Quilt
The year was 1939. World War II was still in the future. The Great Depression was over. The new King whose brother had recently abdicated the British throne was touring the Commonwealth with his wife and two daughters. Only thirteen … Continued