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Lincolns Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty

Volunteer Association Spring 2017 Newsletter #24
Treasured Artistry Jennifer Haines Though Daniel and Catharine Orth did not have
children of their own, they lovingly welcomed a
'The final forming of a person's character young girl, Martha, into their home nurturing her as
lies in their own hands.'1 'one of the family'. Martha Orth (4 December 1863-16
The Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty's authentic February 1924) married Daniel Simmerman (22 June
artifact collection includes the creative hand of earthen- 1863- 29 September 1911) in Campden, 9 September
ware craftsman Daniel Orth (6 March 1818- 3 May 1903), a 1885, the son of Caleb Simmerman and Sarah
resident of the Campden area Griffin. Daniel Simmerman
Lot 11, Concession 7, Lincoln Charles Spaniel Dogs by Daniel Orth was employed locally as a
County, Ontario, on the west butcher. Martha and Daniel
side of what is now known as rest in Campden Mennon-
Spiece Road.2 ite Cemetery.
Daniel was the son of Henry 'SIMMERMAN- Daniel
Orth (1777-17 December 1834) Simmerman died Sept.
and Catharine Fultz (1787- 29, 1911 in his 49th
8 April 1858) whose origins year. His wife Martha
emanate from York County, Orth died Feb. 16, 1924
Pennsylvania.3 Members of the in her 61st year. He
Mennonite faith, Daniel's gave. He took. He will
parents rest in Vineland (1) restore. He doeth all
Mennonite Cemetery, Vineland, things well'.8
Lincoln County, Ontario. Compassionate traits of
JHMT Collection
'ORTH Henry (1777-1834) Photo: Sylvia Beben generosity and goodwill
D. Dec. 17, 1834 Age 57y. were instilled into the lives
8m. 6d.; Catharine Fultz, wife of Henry Orth D. Apr. 8, of Daniel and Catharine Orth. 'A boy (whom the
1858 in her 71st year' 4 Potter had raised) took the name of 'Franklin
Daniel Orth married Catharine Griffin (31 August 1825- 18 Orth', apparently grew up in the area and lived for
March 1905), daughter of Isaac Griffin and Miss Disher of a time in the brick home on the south side of the
Smithville, Lincoln County, Ontario. Griffin ancestry origi- Fly Road on property which belonged to the
nates from Nine Partners, Dutchess County, New York. 5 Orths.' 9
'Isaac Griffin, third son of Edward and Deborah John 'Franklin' Orth (23 December 1860-13 March
(Wardell) Griffin, born in Smithville, Ontario, about 1943) married British born Elizabeth Prebble (4 June
1802, married first, Miss Disher. Children: Isaac Smith, 1863-15 October 1934) in Aldborough Township, El-
Allen, David, James, Catharine, married Daniel Orth, a gin County, Ontario, 6 June 1887. Franklin's death
potter'.6 certificate cites familial details -'John Franklin Orth,
potter, adopted-parents unknown'.10 John Franklin
In the heyday of the Campden community, this vicinity was
and Elizabeth Orth rest in Woodland Cemetery,
touted as one of the finest agricultural areas in Lincoln
Hamilton, Ontario.
County, an illustrious trait of Pennsylvania German
ingenuity. Images of Daniel Orth's exceptional talent illuminate
the origins of Canadian pottery within the Art Gallery
'In those days Daniel Orth made his earthenware on
of Burlington, Ontario and the Canadian Museum of
a farm on Fly Rd. not far from the present village.
History's Harbinson Collection, Gatineau, Quebec.
Although he made clay pots, crocks were his main-
stay. Without refrigeration, people resorted to salting Daniel and Catharine Orth rest in Campden
everything away for the winter months. Pickles, sau- Mennonite Cemetery, Lot 7, Concession 7, Lincoln
sages and many other items were put down in earth- County, Ontario.
enware crocks. Orth also made plates, jugs and a
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luxury line of pottery dogs'.7
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ORTH Daniel Orth died May 3, 1903

aged 85 yrs, 1 mo & 28 D's; Catharine
JHMTVA GRIFFIN wife of D. Orth died Mar 18,
Board of Directors 1905 aged 79 yrs. 6 mo's & 18 Ds'.11
2017 - 2018 Hidden gems of Lincoln County's cultural
inheritance await their entrance into a
uniquely designed Jordan Historical
Chair: Lloyd Haines Museum of the Twenty - a Heritage
Vice Chair: Ray Konkle Cultural Gateway dedicated to recognize,
Secretary: Paula House interpret and exhibit our legacy.
Treasurer: John deLaat #1 Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl; #2 Farmers &
Membership: Business Directory for the Counties of Haldimand, Halton,
Lincoln, Welland & Wentworth 1895); #3 (mhep.org ceme-
Veronika Reiser tery base); #4 Vineland (1) Mennonite Cemetery; #5&6
Newsletter: Descendants of Richard Griffin of Smithville, Ontario; #7
Jennifer Haines Beamsville Express/Vineland-Jordan Post, September 6,
1967; #8 Campden Mennonite Cemetery; #9 The Henry
Tony Easton
Orth History, Dorothy Orth Parr; #10 Ontario Canada
Wynne Nicholson Death Certificate; #11 Campden Mennonite Cemetery
Pam Mullen
(Gift Shop Treasurer)
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF LINCOLN BY-LAW NO. 2017-36
Tom Platts
A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY KNOWN MUNICIPALLY AS THE
Bill Tanner
MOUNTAIN MENNONITE CEMETERY AS BEING A PLACE OF ARCHITECTURAL,
Mary-Jane Tanner HISTORICAL AND/OR CONTEXTUAL VALUE OR INTEREST
Terry Teather
Mountain Mennonite
Carolyn Vilim Cemetery is located in
Marion Woodcock Campden on the south
(Gift Shop Chair) side of Fly Road and
the west side of Tintern
Road in the Town of
Lincoln, Ontario.
This pioneer
JORDAN HISTORICAL
Mennonite Cemetery
MUSEUM OF THE TWENTY
was connected with the Mountain Mennonite Church. The church, or meeting
house as it was called, was built sometime between 1843 and 1845.
50th Anniversary
The church discontinued services in the fall of 1908. The church/building was
Pioneer Day later sold, and relocated in 1918. The heritage value of the cemetery resides in
its significant historical value as a burial place for many founding Swiss
Featuring
Mennonite families which settled in Lincoln County, Upper Canada from 1786 -
Homecoming 1826.
At least 240 burials have taken place at Mountain Mennonite Cemetery. The
Festival most numerous burials are those of the Culp, Eckhardt, Fretz, Funk, High,
Honsberger, Housser, Kratz, Michener, Moyer, Rittenhouse, Sievenpiper, Tufford
Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017 and Wismer families, but also many other families from the Campden and
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Vineland area.
4996 Beam Street, Beamsville The May 1, 2017 designation by Town of Lincolns Council honours the
successful efforts of many heritage-minded community members who
Free Admission
persevered over the past several years to preserve and highlight Campden
Mennonite Cemeterys rich and valued inheritance.
Lloyd Haines

Newsletters in colour at - www.jhmtva.com Contact Editor - colonist@cogeco.ca

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Lincolns Cultural Heritage

Gateway Project
Gravestone
Jordan Historical Museum
see below.
of the Twenty
Preserving, protecting and display-
ing Lincolns Area of the Twenty
legacy, this contemporary
architecture, rather than competing
with our heritage buildings, is
designed to showcase our historical
artifacts both inside and out.
FRONT ENTRANCE

MAIN FLOOR EXHIBIT LEVEL

FRONT
ENTRANCE

Our Museum sites man-

LOWER LEVEL
dated archaeological survey
is currently well underway.
Once the area around the
Heritage House is completed,
the house can be readied for
its move to Wainfleet.

The Jordan Historical

Museums artifact collection
is safely stored in Beamsville
where several artifacts will be
displayed at the Beam Street
Museum and Cultural Centre.

How Can You Help?

volunteer a day or two at
the Heritage Gift Shop
support a community
fundraising appeal
become a JHMTVA
MAIN STREET

member - contact Veronika

WEST OVERVIEW reiser@lincoln.library.on.ca

SCHOOL HOUSE FRY HOUSE

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Heritage Gift Shop

Celebrates Our 24th Year !
Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty
Board 1993-1994
Sandra Easton Rick Wismer
Don Adkinson Veronika Reiser
Sharon Macdonald David Turner
Robert Wismer Kathy Eggert

Opened in July 1993 by the Jordan Historical Museum

of the Twenty Board, with generous assistance from
Mr. Len Pennachetti, our JHMTVA Heritage Gift Shop
has operated with the beneficent support of hundreds of
volunteers.
Funds raised were wisely invested over the past two
decades for the future benefit of the Jordan Historical
Museum of the Twentys Building Fund.
In November 2015, the JHMTVA pledged $1,000,000 to Volunteer in the Heritage Gift Shop
support the Town of Lincoln Councils decision to proceed 3836 Main Street, Jordan, Ontario
with the Museums Heritage Cultural Gateway 905-562 4849
development.

The Volunteer Association has made an absolutely phenomenal donation. I just dont think as a
community of our size that we could ask for more. Mayor Sandra Easton, April 2017

Jordan Historical Museum

of the Twenty
Artifacts
are temporarily stored,
with some displays, in the

Town of Lincoln Museum

and Cultural Centre
Photo: Joan Romagnoli
located in the former
Beamsville Library, Beam Street, Beamsville.

Heritage Gift Shop Committee Members

attended Town of Lincolns Volunteer Appreciation and
Heritage Recognition Reception at Rockway Vineyards Opening to the
April 28, 2017.
Recognized as 2017 Good Citizens for their dedication and public Friday,
years of volunteer contribution are Jeanne Thomson, Mary- May 19th.
Jane and Bill Tanner, Eileen Catterall and Joan Romagnoli.

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