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Drew Cemetery
The Anglican cemetery of Drew is one of the oldest in the district. Under the supervision of Minto Township Council it
was reclaimed in 1931. In pioneer days the cemetery was adjacent to the Anglican Church until 1905, when the Church was moved
to Lot 18, Concession 16. Ten graves are known to exist in this cemetery.
Drew-North Salem Cemetery - Con. 18
The Crown reserved the property for this cemetery on Concession 18 and it was operated by three trustees. After the first
World War the Salem Community expressed their patriotism by erecting a cenotaph in the cemetery in memory of the 14 young
men who died in the conflict. The names are: G. D. Adair, C. Baker, A. H. Ellis, D. E. Howes M.D., B. Kennedy, S. Lawrence,
M. A. Matthews, C. J. Matthews, W. T. Reeve, E. H. Scase, V. Slinger, B. S. Small, F. Small, and W. Adair. In 1965 the men
of the Church cleaned up the cemetery and set the stones on a base. Wallace Matthews erected a flag a the cenotaph.
Salem Methodist Church (North) - Con. 18, Lot 27
From 1894-1968, this cemetery was located on the Normanby-Minto Townline. The Church was dedicated as The Salem Methodist
Church in September, 1894 and in 1925 became a United Church. Ministers were: Rev. Savage, McLean, Chrown, Walker, Seibim,
Philips, Bell, Kistles, Exhert, Smitherman, Taylor, Eyer, Evans, Kaer, Stewwart, McLellan, Burgess, Mercer, Moote, Watt, Moot,
Falconbridge, Truax, Brand and E. J. Whetham. The Ladies Aid was organized in 1910 and on December 25, 1917 the parsonage
burned down and was rebuilt thanks to funding by the Ladies Aid group. After 74 years of ministry, Salem Church was closed
in 1968. The closing service was held June 6, 1968 with the last minister, Roy Harwood, preaching. A memorial Cairn
was built by Donald and Wayne Shannon incorporating the original stone engraved Methodist Church Salem 1894.
Harriston Cemetery
History to follow shortly. MORE PHOTOS NEEDED.
Jerusalem Cemetery - Con. 14, Lot 26 Names on the monuments are: Andrew
Howes; Sophrona Carroll (nee Price); Jane Reading also J. H. Reading; Eva W. Stiles; Janet Watson; and William Henry.
Old Harriston Cemetery
The Old Harriston Cemetery The first cemetery was located on lots east of King Street, between Pallissier and Lorne. A
new one was open in 1883 with the bodies moved from the old site. This cemetery was closed in 1936. All remains were removed
to the present cemetery along with the headstones. A cairn of fieldstones was dedicated to the memory of the pioneers of Harriston
and Minto. The stones are arranged in Section 3 of the Harriston Cemetery occupying lots 10-13. It was also noted that some
of the stones were lost at the time the cemetery was moved to its present located. [Note: Taken from the Wellington Branch
OGS notes on the Old Harriston Cemetery]
St. Thomas Roman Catholic Cemetery - Con. 12, Lot 7&8
St. Thomas R. C. Cemetery: Con: 12 Lot 7&8 – Minto Township In 1854, John Page and Jeremiah Burke each donated
five acres each for a log church to be built and also to serve as a cemetery. The Church was closed in 1865 when Mount Forest
built their own Church. It would not be until 1930 that Harriston would once again have its own Catholic Church. The date
of the closing of this cemetery is unknown by the writer.
Darroch Family Plot - Con. D, Lot 109
This small family cemetery was searched for in July 1986, but was not found. Archibald and Mary Darroch with their son
Archibald, William Greenless, Father of Agnes, some of the Reeds and probably an infant son of John Darroch are all buried
about 100 yards from the road in an unmarked graveyard on the line fence between the second and third farms east of Cotswold
Church corner. It is said that about one dozen burials were there. At one time there were markers there, but due to weather,
they toppled over, and were placed against the fence and were most likely taken away. The only reminder that a cemetery once
stood there is a growth of orange lilies commonly found in cemeteries. |
