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Peterborough County Settlers

2,000 settlers from Ireland immigrated to Peterbourgh County in 1825 as part of Peter Robinson's Settlers

Several women pioneers settled in Peterborough County, having emigrated to Upper Canada between 1822 and 1883. Asphodel, Douro and Dummer Townships ancestors who settled in Peterborough County, Ontario between 1831-1860. Families include Brown, Little, Crawford, Payne, Jory, King, Tucker, Helps, Tedford, Trotter

Tighe Family Genealogy Ireland to Douro, Peterborough County Ontario

Thomas Nesbitt & Margaret McIlmoyle settlers from Ireland to Peterborough County
Lang Pioneer Village Museum celebrates the rural history of Peterborough County with over 20 restored buildings constructed between 1800 and 1900. Villagers of all ages, dressed in authentic historical costume, go about their daily chores. A photographer's paradise, the Village is complete with a fully operational Grist Mill, lanes and pathways, farm animals, rail and stump fences, vegetable and herb gardens, as well as other authentic details of a 19th century hamlet. New to Genealogy?
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