Aurora

History of Bayview Southeast Bayview Southeast used to be a part of the Township of Whitchurch. In the 1700s and early 1800s Quakers were, among the settlers who came here. They were given 200 acres of land in exchange for clearing the forest building roads and establishing their homes and ... Continue Reading » about Bayview Southeast Aurora

History of Aurora Estate James Lloyd became the known landowner in this region. He belonged to a group of Quaker families who migrated to Canada during the 1800s. Apart, from being a landowner Lloyd held the role of a father to nine children. His sons were known for their qualities, including ... Continue Reading » about Aurora Estate

History of Aurora Village Many of the settlers, in Aurora consisted of Quaker families who migrated from Pennsylvania around 1800. These pioneers established a settlement at the intersection of Yonge Street and Wellington Street by 1804. This agricultural community was initially known as ... Continue Reading » about Aurora Village

History of Aurora Highlands The initial grants of Crown land, in Aurora Highlands were distributed as follows; William Tyler received Lot 80 in 1805 William Kennedy received Lot 79 in 1803 John Dean Fisk was granted Lot 78 in 1806 Henry Harman obtained Lot 77 in 1802. Alex Gardiner was given Lot ... Continue Reading » about Aurora Highlands

History of Aurora Heights The initial settlers, in this area were William McCellan who arrived and settled on lot 82 concession 1 to the west of Yonge Street in 1797. The Cody family also played a role. Settled on lot 83 concession 1 in 1802. The Codys were a Quaker family who immigrated from the ... Continue Reading » about Aurora Heights

History of St. Andrews on the Hill St. Andrews, on the Hill originally formed part of a 210 acre land grant given to William Hughes in 1803. Hughes diligently cleared the forest on his property to meet the conditions of his Crown grant. In 1820 he sold his portion of land to Dennis Fitzgerald for ... Continue Reading » about St. Andrews on the Hill Aurora