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Prepared by Margaret D. Vance

Originally Published in Heritage Happenings, September 1990These articles are reprinted as they were originally published. No attempt has been made to correct or update the content. If the topic interests you, we encourage Read more

A United front, St. James 180 years in Waterdown

Rebuilt of pointed rubble stone, the church was enlarged to serve the large and growing congregation. The cost of construction was over a thousand dollars, but only a small debt Read more

Originally Published in Heritage Happenings, April 1990These articles are reprinted as they were originally published. No attempt has been made to correct or update the content. If the topic interests you, we encourage you to do further research Read more

Originally Published in Heritage Happenings, March 1990These articles are reprinted as they were originally published. No attempt has been made to correct or update the content. If the topic interests you, we encourage you to do further research Read more

Methodist Church settles in Waterdown

In April 2008, St. James United Church on Parkside Drive in Waterdown celebrated the 180th anniversary of the arrival of the Methodist Church in the village.

During their history in Waterdown, the various denominations Read more

Originally Published in Heritage Happenings, February 1990These articles are reprinted as they were originally published. No attempt has been made to correct or update the content. If the topic interests you, we encourage you to do further research Read more

Originally Published in Heritage Happenings, January 1990These articles are reprinted as they were originally published. No attempt has been made to correct or update the content. If the topic interests you, we encourage you to do further research Read more

William Oscar Sealey (1859-1940)

During his time as a Member of Parliament for Wentworth, W. O. Sealey actively campaigned for agriculture, trade and commerce in the legislature. He advocated an “embargo against the export of Canada’s raw materials until Read more

Originally Published in Heritage Happenings, November 1989These articles are reprinted as they were originally published. No attempt has been made to correct or update the content. If the topic interests you, we encourage you to do further research Read more

Research submitted by Donald F. Warren, Dundas

Originally Published in Heritage Happenings, October 1989These articles are reprinted as they were originally published. No attempt has been made to correct or update the content. If the topic interests you, Read more