Albion Bolton Historical Society – History of Bolton, formerly part of Albion Township, Ontario, Canada

Welcome to the Albion Bolton Historical Society website. The Society is dedicated to preserving, researching, documenting and telling the history of the old Township of Albion and specifically the village of Bolton.

The History of Milling in Bolton
1821 – 1968

The Albion Bolton Historical Society invites you to attend a meeting on Monday October 7 devoted to the history of milling in Bolton. Bolton owes its existence to the west branch of the Humber River which flows through the valley and was recognized as a favourable sight for a mill. John McFall’s great grandfather, grandfather, great aunt and father were involved in the ownerships and operation of the flour mill. John will show slides drawn from the Society collection and display some McFall family memorbilia related to the mill and millers. This talk is likely to evoke memories from long time residents of Bolton and to introduce an important part of Bolton’s history to those new to Bolton.

ABHS Meeting: Monday October 7 7:30 pm

On Monday October 7 John McFall will speak on Milling in Bolton, 1821 – 1968. The ABHS meeting will be held at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, 150 Queen St. South, Bolton in Meeting Room C on the second floor. John will trace the history of milling from the beginnings of Bolton in 1821 over the next 147 years : the millers, the buildings, the machinery, the dams, the millponds and the raceway. In addition to slides, artifacts from the 60 years during which the McFall family owned and operated the mill will be on display. Join us for what promises to be an informative talk on a subject that was so important to the founding and development of Bolton.

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The History of Milling in Bolton 1821 – 1968

The History of Milling in Bolton
1821 – 1968