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10 - 'WHITCHURCHâ€"STOUFFVILLE THIS MONTH" ~ See us on 'www.stou!fville0nline.com' Elisabeth Reesor (1774-1835) and Abraham Stouffer H790- l857). with their two small children accompanied Elisabeth's parents. Christian Reesor (l747-l806) and Fanny Reiff (l7Sl-l818) from Franklin County. Pennsylvania to Upper Canada in I804. The descendants of Elisabeth Reesor and Abraham Stouffer while Elisabeth's parents settled on Lot 14 Concession [0. Markham Township, Abraham prospected through the woods and came upon a clearing of a couple of acres about eight miles north. He was immediately AshmaeReesoc, www.misRemdeeorgeRemstandinMdReesorGateswhidyis adacenttothe OlsfimRemHonnsteadeflnfamN setfledinlmwhenmeycametou per mmmmmm July 2-4,withcdebrationsatMa Wadamuitydmchsaviconthebahd LnfleRougeRivetatReesorGatesonJuIya4 NEXT COURSE: Starts Tues. July 6 4 Days Call 905-6404 229 www.youngdrivers.com Your licence to survive. YOUNG DRIVERS” attracted by the location He purchased the land from Russell Hoag. but it was not registered until March of the following year. Shortly after he bought Lot 35, Concession 9, Markham Township, from John Williams for £67.l0. Part of this land became the Town of Stouffville, which derived its name from Abraham Stouffer. Records from York (Toronto) state that on Dec. 28. 1804. both Russell Hoag and Abraham Stouffer appeared before the iustice of the peace, William of Canada ISO 9001 REGISTERED Willcocks, and made an 'Affinnation of Allegiance'. Hoag is described as a Quaker and Stouffer as a Mennonist. Both objected to swearing the oath of allegiance so they were allowed to make an 'Affirmation‘. Abraham Stouffer is described as ‘...late from Pennsylvania. farmer, hazel eyes. brown hair, six foot one inch high'. Elisabeth and Abraham lived full and useful lives in their new community. They are both buried in the Altona Mennonite cemetery east of Stouffville. A Saturday. June 19 0 11am - 3pm Como In lot a tour or call for an appointment LOCI!“ It 6528 Maln 81. For Information call: Slouflvlllo (at Stoufler St.) 416 220-8070 like a breath of fresh air, the new season arrives with thoughts of renewal, regeneration and rediscovered bauty. it is only fitting to out yourself to the many luxurious treatments at Headlines Esthetia. Renew and refresh ur face and hands with a deep cleansing facial an manicure. a $95 value for $70.1he deep cleansing facial is one and a half hours long and includes (lensing. toning, exfoliati oxyynating and moisturizing, as well as a facial and écol eté massage Along with the manicure. you will enioy hot stone therapy massage on your hands and arms. ' if you can't decide which of Headlines Esthetic uutments you would enjoy, purchase a gift certificate. You may redeem it for a Relaxing Anti~Stress Treaunent. a body wra that purifies the sitin and eliminates toxins. Soot ing essential oils such as chamomile. rose. layender, orange and geranium complete the calming effect. Perhaps you benefit from a Spa Delight ‘ Nourishing H rating Treatment. This treatment hydrates the s 'n by providing it with moisture and increasin the elasticity and tone of the skin. It is heneficia for those who have cirarlatory problems and perhaps cannot tolerate other body treatments (mm and experience our friendly service at Headlines. where they are committed to customer care headlines Waishafi in]! {â€"3.3%in piece of handiwork by Elisabeth Reesor is in the hands of the Betzner family. It is a linen sampler which she made with the date I790 embroidered on it. Although over 200 years old, it does not have any broken threads and the little tassels, which Elisabeth so carefully stitched in each comer. are still On July 2. Reesors from far and wide will gather at a beautiful property on the banks of the Rouge River to begin a weekend of celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of the family‘s arrival in Canada. The property is adiacent to the homestead of original settlers Christian and Fanny Reesor, which is located on Reesor Rd. in Markham. just north of Highway 7. A private gathering will be held at the site Friday evening for visiting family members and will include a barbecue. entertainment and children's activities. At 7 am. July 3, a horse drawn wagon train will leave Wagon train commemorates historic journey of original settlers to Upper Canada Members of the Stouffer family were strong supporters of church and community activities. Some of this family moved to western Ontario, and later many went to the Prairie provinces when homesteading began there a hundred years ago. the property through the Reesor Gates and wend its way to Markham Fairgrounds to participate in a day of family activities, demonstrations of pioneer skills and displays of memorabilia. The wagon train commemorates the arduous six-week trek from Pennsylvania undertaken by the original settlers in their five conestoga wagons and is scheduled to arrive at the fairgrounds at ll a.m. intact On Sunday. July 4 at 10 am, a special settlers' church service will be held at the Reesor Gates. 8949 Reesor Rd., and the family extends an Open invitation to everyone in the community who would like to attend this historic event. Call (905) 642-0336 Maps available at Stouffville GO Train Station or at www.DoomOpenWS.ca or drop by their location at 6328 Main Street DOORS OPEN in Stouffville JUNE 2%