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Valuing Our History

Articles dedicated to preserving and exploring the rich heritage, historical landmarks, and pioneer stories of Wellington County.

Hillsburgh men passed counterfeit money in 1864

Bank failure led to suicide of West Luther farmer

Telephone operator was frightened to death in 1933

Child went to new home in messy 1892 domestic dispute

Guelph businessmen failed to support their own railway

Smoking in bed claimed Mount Forest veteran in 1920

Definition of "cow" led to 1890 court case in Guelph

Illicit affair led to the death of a mother and child

Brother of railway mogul from area lived quietly in Fergus

Maltreatment of immigrant child caused sensation in 1876

Fergus witnessed a religious battle and debate in 1886

Stovel brothers of Mount Forest prospered in Winnipeg