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A log school house on the farm of Mr. Henderson one mile west of the church and Black’s west of Boyle school was used for church services until 1866. The Quarterly Conference of the Episcpal Methodist church met when it was determined to build a church at Robin’s Bridge across the river Welland in the township of Wainfleet.
The trustees appointed were Walter Henderson, Cyrus Robins, Albert Putman, Eli Robins and George Eastman.
It was a community project with neighbours providing labour and skills. For example Pelick Tabour Farr Jr. Used oxen to haul timber when the Salem Methodist church was built.
Walter Henderson was one of the founders of Salem Methodist church and is said to have given the church its name.
The church dedication took place March 8, 1868. Mr. Richard Farr was ordained deacon.
The minister’s salary was $400.
The first baby christened was Alba Robins (Mrs. Cyrus Brown)
When the organ was installed in 1885, she became the first organist.
The deed to the tract of land was deed to the church December 17, 1870 by Peter Jones and Phoebe Jones.
First stewards were Leonard Haney, David Brown, Cyrus Robins and Gavin Robertson.
In 1885 the first Ladies Aid was organized. Mrs. Walter Henderson as President.
In 1968 the Salem Church was sold to The Church of Christ.
MINISTERS OF SALEM UNITED CHURCH
Early preachers were Richard Dawdy, Walter Henderson. Revs Phillips, Servie, Pomeroy, and Duff.
1871-72 Rev. A Beamer, Rev, J.R. Phillips
1874-75 Rev. John Reynolds
1876 Rev. B.L. Cohoe
1878-80 Rev. J. Fairchilds
1881 Rev. E.L. Clement
1883 Rev. E Adams
1884 Rev. H.A. Cook
1886 Rev. Mr. Collings
1887 Rev. O.G. Collimore
1894 Rev. E.H. Taylor
1896 Rev. George E. Honey
1899 Rev. Thomas Grandy
1902 Rev, Thomas Amey
1906 Rev. D,A. Walker
1909 Rev. W.A. Terry
1910 Rev. Jas. Webb
1912 Rev. W.L. Davidson
1915 Rev, G.B. Snyder
1917 Rev. Mr. Knight
1919 Rev. Chas. Jay
1923 Rev. P.A. MacMillan
1925 Rev. Gordon Domm
1925-1931 Rev. W.C. Almack
1931-1939 Rev. George C. Cropp
1935-1945 Rev James Hampson
1945 Rev. W.A. Dempsey
1968 Rev B.W. Ball
References
A History of Salem Congregation, the United church of Canada. 1868-1948.
Chronicles of Wainfleet Township. Wainfleet Historical Society. 1992.
[Written by Sharon Misener June 26, 2024]
In the 1960s many small farms dotted the lands of Ontario. “Ma and Pa operations” with 100-200 acres of land with 20-40 Holstein cows, sending milk to the local dairy.
As time went on the farmers retired and the farms were turned into hobby farms or swallowed up by the big farms of today.
I grew upon on a dairy farm in Fenwick, Ontario, was an only child. My maternal grandparents lived two miles down the road in Boyle.
A typical day on the farm, my dad was up at 7 a.m, went to the barn to milk the cows. He came into the house at 9a.m. to have breakfast. His favorite cereal was puffed wheat with a good strong perked coffee from A&P.
We had Holstein cows about 40 along with pigs, chickens and sheep. We sent milk to Sunnyside Dairy in Welland. Had a big bulk tank to keep the milk cool, a truck picked up the milk daily. My mother washed the milking machines, the milkhouse had to be clean.
After school I came home, and read the Hamilton Spectator Newspaper then made my way to the barn to feed the cows. They ate chop, silage and hay. I also fed the pigs and calves.
We came into the house and had supper that my mother had prepared. Usually meat, potatoes, vegetables and cake or cookies for dessert. After supper my dad went to the barn to milk the cows. He usually got back to the house about 9 p.m. Myself I played the piano and did homework, afterwhich I watched a bit of TV. 10P.M. was the usual bedtime.
My mother grew a big garden, had potatoes, usually enough to last the winter. Also planted tomatoes, onions, radish, cucumber, pumpkin, cabbage lettuce and peppers to name a few.
We also grew raspberries apples, pears, quince and she always canned 5 bushels of peaches each year. In the yard we had lilacs, rhubarb, and willow trees. My mother planted pink petunias, her favorite, also window boxes of colorful flowers.
We had a hammock in the yard, tables and chairs with flowers all around. Many older evergreen trees grew as well.
In many ways we were self-sufficient.We butchered a cow to have frozen and canned meat. My mother also froze and canned vegetables and fruits. Many weekends I would bake cookies and freeze them.
I went to a one-room school at Boyle, we had grades 1-6, with one teacher. For grades 7-8 I went to Wellandport and for high school Pelham High in Fenwick.
At Boyle we had one teacher who seemed to control the classroom.We had special events at Christmas. I played the piano. We had a concert and a play where the community could attend. Valentines Day we had special treats gave each other valentines. One year we brought our skates and skated on the neighbor’s pond.. There was a field day in Wellandport. We boarded a bus and participated in the field day events.
We had a little library, I remember reading all of the Nancy Drew books. We played marbles, skip rope, Simon says, and baseball.
During the summer I worked on the farm, drove the tractor for haying, baled hay and stooked it. I also sewed my mother shift dresses for summer and made clothes for myself.. I also mowed the grass all summer which took 3 hours to mow.
I had a dog names Petunia, she would fetch the cows from the field. I remember a time when the cows crossed the bridge over the Welland River and a cow decided to swim across the river, I held my breath.
I had a swing near the Boyle Road and watched the traffic on Hwy 57.I spent many hours contemplating life on the swing.
On a Sunday afternoon my dad might take a drive around the countryside. When I was 16 I got my drivers license.. The bridge was out between out farms so I had to drive bales of hay around the farms..
One year m dad gave me a calf—a Hereford, I called her Morticia. Then one day my dad sold her.I was so sad.
At the end of the summer my dad ask what I wanted, I said I wanted a typewriter. I had the typewriter for years and wrote many stories. One year my dad made me a bookcase, which I still have today.
Christmas on the farm was a special time. My dad would go to the bush and cut down a tree and my mother would put it in the livingroom and decorate it with lights and tinsel. I would help her decorate too. My parents never traded Christmas gifts. Myself I received three gifts, stiffed animals, clothes and dolls.
We would have my maternal grandparents for Christmas dinner. My mother made dark Christmas cake. She cooked and stuffed a turkey along with potatoes, vegetables and salad. Dessert was jello and whipped cream.
I wrote letters to Santa in Buffalo, NY, still have his photo. My mother sent many cards and received many in return.
By Walter Melick Jr.
[Welland Tribune, 4 November 1897]
Essay which won the Dunnville Chronicle’s special prize at Canboro fall exhibition
In the year 1784 the township of Canboro was given to Captain John Dochstader by Joseph Brant, or Theyendanegea, a chief of the Indians, with the concurrence of the chiefs of the Six Nations. About the year 1800 Benjamin Canby, a Quaker and a native of Philadelphia, came up from Queenston, where he had been doing business as a tanner, and negotiated with Captain Dochstader for the purchase of 19,500 acres of the Dochstader Tract, as Canboro was then called, for $20,000, for which sum he was to execute the mortgage. The land was sold for the benefit of his (Captain Dochstader’s) two children. The balance of the land, 1,750 acres, he retained, and it is known as the “Dochstader Tract”.
Canby named his estate “Canboro,” and established himself on the Talbot road where it crosses the Oswego creek, and laid out a village, which he named in compliment to himself, Canboro Village. Instead of having the township laid out in lots and concessions, he had it surveyed into blocks of unequal size and irregular shape, and opened roads, now called the Dunnville, Indiana, Smithville and darling roads, all of which converged and centred in Canboro Village. These, with the Moote and River roads, are now the principal ones of the township. There never was a government survey made of the township, but Canby, for convenience, divided it into three concessions , the Oswego creek being the division between the first and second, and a crooked line, along which there is no road allowance, forms the southern limit of the second concession.
Among the first settlers of Canboro were Peter Swick, a native of New Jersey, who settled on the Indiana road, and Peter Melick, who settled on the Talbot road, a short distance east of the village. These pioneers cane to Canboro in 1804. There were no roads by which the township could be reached. They had, therefore, to ascend the Chippewa and Oswego creeks in canoes, and brought all their property also by these conveyances. Matthew Smith came shortly after from the state of New York, and built a mill on the Dunnville road on the farm now owned by George Brooks. The motive power of this mill was horses, and the stones were dressed from common hardheads. This primitive contrivance soon gave place to a waterpower grist and sawmill, which Mr. Smith built at Canboro Village. This mill he traded to Canby for land, and afterwards he built the saw and grist mill on the Dunnville road, known later as Melick’s mill.
In the year 1814 Samuel Birdsall, a native of Delaware and a nephew of Canby’s, settled north of the village. William Fitch, also a relative of Canby’s, came here in 1832and started the first general store and post office in Canboro. Adam Moote, a man of German descent came from the township of Grantham, and settled in the north-east part of the township in 1835, where his descendants still reside. Major Robinson was also an early settler, locating on what is now called the Robinson road, where he built a mill and store near where Attercliffe station stands. He has long since disappeared and his land is now known as the Ebenezer block.
The first church in the township was erected in 1824 near where the town hall is standing in Canboro village. This church was built of hewed logs, and erected by means of a “bee” of the settlers.
There was no organized system of education in the township until after the rebellion of 1837; before this the schools were supported by subscription or a tax of $2 a quarter on each scholar attending. The first of these schools was erected in Canboro Village about the year 1825, and the second one erected was situated on the Grand River near where H.N. Misener lives, and was known as the Burnham school house. These were the only school buildings erected for a number of years and they were also used as churches.
About the year 1848_to the Niagara district council, Ezra Smith, who held the office each succeeding year, until 1850, when the first municipal council was elected with Barton Farr as reeve. Amos Bradshaw, Jacob A. Bradshaw, Calvin Kelsey, William Burk, Walter Melick, Samuel Swayze, W.H.M. Birdsall, Jas. L. Ricker and Geo. Brooks have consecutively held the office of reeve, with Jas. E. Ricker elected the previous year.
The population of the township of Canboro is 975, and this assessment for the year 1897 is $385,215. The soil in the northern part of the township is a heavy clay, while along the Grand River it is mostly sand or sandy loam, and in the Moote settlement there is considerable land of black and gravelly nature, very productive and valuable. There are three railways crossing the township, two branches of the Grand Trunk and the main line of the Michigan Central.
3 Chestnut Street, Fonthill, Lot 168, Pelham, (formerly Thorold)
[Pelham Historical Calendar, 1986]
Catherine B. Rice
This magnificent house is situated on a quiet street, fronted by an extensive lawn and bushes and sheltered by a lovely maple tree. The owner, Mrs. Holly Mosley, is surrounded by beauty within and without, while she continues to create more beauty with her needlework.
The patent for Lot 168, one hundred acres, was made out to Thomas Karraghan on October 25, 1798. In 1814, the land passed to George Keefer, and in 1825, to Caleb Swayze. He was the last one to own the complete acreage, and he was selling portions of his land in 1850. In 1921, Mr. and Mrs. Mosley purchased this property, now consisting of twenty-five acres from Roland Tanner, whose father William Tanner had taken possession in 1872, and had constructed the house. The land was in Thorold Township at that time, but on January 23, 1929, a by-law amended the Village of Fonthill, changing Lot 168 from Thorold to Pelham.
The cottage roof on the house, decorated with triple peaks, is unique. Beneath the central peak topped with stained glass, the verandah, with its sloping inset roof and four sturdy pillars, occupied the centre of the facade. It has two high windows flanking it on each side, with two similarly-placed windows on the second storey. Over the front door there is a stained glass window, while the main window in the door is most unusual, having an etched design on frosted glass.
The interior is composed of large, light and airy rooms, with high ceilings. The dining room, hall and two sitting rooms all have a large moulded decoration in the centre of the ceiling. The one in the dining room portrays a harvest theme of fruit and grain. In the hall there is fern-like arrangement, and those in the two sitting rooms are carved with doves, flowers, leaves and ribbons. A third stained glass window adorns in the main sitting room. The clear, rich colours attest to the value of the material and the workmanship. The woodwork throughout the house is impressive in its quality and its depth. The staircase was apparently constructed of cherry wood from the trees on the estate. The beautiful hand wrought newel post draws one’s attention for a second and third glance.
In the rear sections of the house Mrs. Mosley’s son, Harry, conducts his insurance business. He is better known as “Moe,” a nickname that he acquired in the air-force which has remained with him ever since. There is also a daughter, June (Mrs. Gordon Clemens), who resides in Welland. Mrs. Mosley has five grandchildren and five great-children who are able to come to this gracious home for happy visits.
SOURCES: Mrs. Holly Mosley
Land registry Office, Welland
Mrs. E. Lampman of Welland has been visiting at her father’s.
W.E. Reece has purchased the Silverthorn farm near Candasville, and will shortly live there.
Some mean rascal took a nice pig from C. Misener on Saturday night. A stop should be put to this petty pilfering.
W. MacPherson, who has been working for A. Johnson, has completed his term and returned to his home at Rosedene.
T.F. Swayze gave our school a treat on Friday with his gramophone. It certainly is a great invention and interests the scientific mind quite as much as the kinetoscope or vitascope. Frank deserves patronage for bringing it in the neighborhood and exhibiting at such popular prices.
Mrs Jacob Robins
It is our sad duty this week to record the death of Mrs. Jacob Robins, who died on Sunday, 7th inst. Deceased was one of the oldest and most respected residents of this community, having reached the ripe age of 84.
Fr some two years she has been unable to get around well, but bore her sufferings with that resignation and tranquility which marks the truly christian character. She was the last one of the first members who said the cause of God should prosper in this neighborhood, and who with true heroism joined with those who predeceased her in establishing the U.B. church here. Her labors have not been in vain, and their fecundity could be realized by her before she passed away.
She leaves three sons and three daughters to mourn the loss of a loving mother.
The funeral was held on Tuesday and was largely attended, the neighbors and friends assembling to witness the obsequies of one whom in life they loved. Rev. Bachus preached a very fitting sermon from Rev., 14th chapter and 13th verse.
Boyle, Feb. 2-Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Comfort of Hamilton were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Comfort.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Schwoob and Mrs. Sidney Heaslip accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwoob and son Gordon of Fenwick to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schwoob of Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Saturday.
Walter Holden of Hamilton visited at the home of Mr. Aand Mrs. Wm. Cutler over the weekend.
Mr and Mrs. Paul Comfort and their guests Mr and Mrs. Alonzo Comfort of Hamilton were Sunday visitors at the home of Rev. and Mrs. George Comfort of Dunnvlle.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Heaslip, John Hill, Harry Selseotes, Mabel Hill and Leonard Cocks were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gracey of Stamford were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Freure. Mrs. and Mrs. Nellis Heaslip, Mr. and Mrs. Judson Jamieson and daughter Helen. Mr, and Mrs Wm. Heaslip and daughter Jean and son Billy were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cutler.
Mrs. Wm. Anderson and Mabel Hill called on Mrs. Frank Anderson of Grimsby on Monday.
The Ladies Aid of Bethel United church held a very successful potluck supper in the church on Tuesday evening.
Boyle, March 1—Mrs Oren Tice of Bismark has returned home after spending several days with her mother, Mrs. Tillie Robins who is not in very good health.
Mrs. Wm. Heaslip called on Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Book of St Catharines recently.
Miss Audrey Lane of Silverdale spent a few days last week with Mrs. Roy Overholt.
Mr. and Mrs, Amos Beamer and son Wray spent Saturday evening at the home of Mr. And Mrs Clifford Gee.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Mrs. Nettie Anderson, Mrs. Charlie Gee and Elmer Coyne spent Sunday with John Hill.
Mr. and Mrs Sidney Heaslip visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Book of St Catharines on Friday.
Mr, and Mrs. Fred Schwoob and daughter Phyllis and son James of Niagara Falls, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwoob and son Gordon of Fenwick were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schwoob.
Selkirk Robins, Mr and Mrs. Harris Robins and daughters Shirley and Janet of Tonawanda were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wm. Heaslip and family.
Friends and relatives were sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Nancy Jamieson in her 91st year on Friday, February 23rd. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon from the home of her son-in-law, Wm. T. Sutherand of Wellandport and was largely attended showing the high esteem in which deceased was held.
J. Lambert, who has been employed in N.Y. state, is visiting relatives here..Geo. Horton of Buffalo will winter at home… Andrew and Harry Early have returned from Port Dalhousie and will spend the winter with their parents…. D.N.. Bea of North Pelham has returned to winter headquarters…It is rumored that one of our young men is to be raised to the magistrate’s chair. Bully for Boyle, … Mrs. A Jamieson and Willie, spent Sunday with relatives at Smithville…Rev. Bachus will preach at Bethel Sunday night…Tice Moore of Wainfleet, who has been afflicted with stomach trouble, has been taken to St. Catharines hospital.
George Putman, postmaster at Boyle, contemplates moving to Welland town, to engage at his trade, shoemaking. The people of his section fear that his leaving may cause Boyle postoffice to be closed up, t least temporarily.
The monthly meeting of Bethel United church Ladies Aid was held in the church on Wednesday afternoon Feb 28 with the president, Mrs. Wm. Anderson in charge, Mrs. Henry Ulman read the scripture lesson. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were read and adopted. It was decided to hold an Easter social in the church on Monday evening, March 25. A hot supper will be served on tables. The next meeting will be held in the church unless someone offers their home. The meeting closed by singing “God be With You.” Lunch and a social half hour was enjoyed.
Personals
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schwoob of Fenwick visited Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Heaslip on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Comfort spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs Charles Berry of North Pelham.
Mrs. Nettie Anderson is visiting her sister Mrs. Nelson Chadwick in Wellandport.
Mr and Mrs Ed. Wainwright of Kemore, N.Y. and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gracey of Grimsby called on Mr, and Mrs Nellis Heaslip and Mr. and Mrs. Judson Jamieson on Monday. They also attended the funeral of their aunt the late Mrs. Nancy Jamieson of Wellandport.
Wm. Schwoob of Fenwick called on his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schwoob on Sunday. Mr. Schwoob is still confined to his bed.
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