June 26, 2003:
"Little is known of the building of St. Paul's church, Osgoode (Anglican).
The diary of Miss Elizabeth Tompkins of Manotick reveals that the cornerstone
made by a parishioner, Solomon Munsell was laid on September 18, 1886, a Saturday.
A picnic was held the same day in aid of funds for a church building. The
Hon. Thomas White was guest speaker and $250 was realized, a considerable sum
in those days. The congregation at Manotick was very small at that time and the
building of a church was considered a great venture, as indeed it was."
Source: Faith of our Fathers: The Story of the Diocese of Ottawa.
See our Bibliography for details.
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1881 Census Place: Osgoode, Russell, Ontario, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375865 NAC C-13229 Dist 104 SubDist G Div 1 Page 3 Family 14
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
Henry THOMKINS M M 47 Irish O
Occ: Farmer Religion: Church of England
Ann THOMKINS F M 42 Irish O
Religion: Church of England
Mary J. THOMKINS F 20 Irish O
Religion: Church of England
James E. THOMKINS 18 Irish O
Occ: School Teacher Religion: Church of England
Elisabeth A. THOMKINS F 17 Irish O
Occ: Schoolteacher Religion: Church of England
Hanah L. THOMKINS F 15 Irish O
Religion: Church of England
William E. O. THOMKINS M 12 Irish O
Religion: Church of England
Henry J. M. THOMKINS M 8 Irish O
Religion: Church of England
Samuel ANDREWS M 22 English England
Occ: Servant Religion: C. Methodist
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