Monthly Archives: October 2010

Happy Anniversary to the McCrackins!

Posted on October 28, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

On 28 October 1835 Richard McCrackin, Parish of Hampstead, and Jane Mackim, also of Hampstead Parish, were married by George Jarvis.  The marriage was witnessed by John McKim and Andrew McClelland.  Richard McCrackin signed is own name to the certificate, … Continue reading →

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Calling all Mores or Moores . . . updated

Posted on October 8, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

Below is an updated version of an entry from early October.  By accident or providence, we aren’t sure which, significant details of the Joseph Moore and Hannah Sharp story came to light this week.  One of the exciting things about … Continue reading →

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Annie get your gun . . .

Posted on October 4, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

As many of us woke up Saturday morning to the popping of rifle shots into the fog, it seemed appropriate to post this photo from the collection.  Many in Queens County continue the yearly hunting rituals, however it is an … Continue reading →

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Dissolution of a Cutter

Posted on October 1, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

Happy October!  In honour of the first day of the month, today we are featuring one of the newest and oldest additions to the museum collection.  This engraving, titled Dissolution of a Cutter, is by Benjamin Thomas Pouncey, an English … Continue reading →

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