In the early years of Hamilton, death was common and could come at any time. Reverend John Miller took charge … More
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MacNab’s Family Cemetery, Hamilton (Ont).
Like many Hamilton farming families, Allan MacNab had to create his own family cemetery. In the years before his death … More
A Most Picturesque Graveyard – Binkley’s Pioneer Cemetery
Despite development that has occurred around the Binkley graveyard, it still matches two descriptions found in the campus archives: “The … More
When I am dead and buried – Hamilton Pioneer Cemeteries
Marks Binkley died in 1805 and had the following inscription placed on his gravestone: “When I am dead and buried, … More
All in the Family – The 1803 Binkley Family Pioneer Cemetery in Hamilton (Ont)
Around 1801, the Binkley Family purchased 800 acres between the campus and Dundas. They set aside land for a church … More
Signs & Omens – The Tale of Sailing Ship Troy
In earlier times, people often believed that death could be foretold by signs or warnings. I don’t have any local … More
Dying Can Be a Pickle
This week the Globe and Mail noted that Oct 21st was the anniversary of the death of Lord Nelson at … More
MacNab’s Inchbuie one of many examples of early settler cemeteries in Hamilton Ontario
Death doesn’t wait for anyone, in the days before church and city cemeteries, early Hamilton settlers had the practical … More
Sir Allan MacNab buried at the family cemetery called Inchbuie, located at Dundurn Castle,Hamilton Ontario
Sir Allan MacNab was buried with: his son (Robert MacNab); his parents (Allan and Anne MacNab); his first wife (Elizabeth … More
