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Accession # |
1954.52.1.02 |
Item Name |
Watch, Pocket |
Description |
Heavy, silver metal pocket watch. Glass-covered face with gold hands and black Roman numerals. The watch key is missing. |
Date |
1845 BEFORE |
Provenance |
"John Courage, Watch Clock Maker, INSCH". Insch is a parish in Aberdeenshire, northwest of Aberdeen. This watch was used in Scotland by Peter Gerrie, great-great-grandfather of the donor. It was brought to Canada circa 1845 by great-grandfather Peter Gerrie, who settled in West Garafraxa Twp. near Belwood. The Gerries who settled Bon Accord were from Aberdeenshire. |
Person \ Organization |
Gerrie, Peter |
Place |
Scotland Belwood |
Year Range from |
1845 |
Year Range to |
1845 |