The Dickson Family Farmhouse (In their own words)

[jerm IX]

Dickson Family Farmhouse by jerm IX, on Flickr

Our visit to the Dickson Family Farmhouse in Ingersoll, Ontario was a remarkable experience. The decaying of the structure and the remaining toys and artifacts offered up plenty of rummaging fun, but it was the contents of a box uncovered on the second floor that brought the Dickson family to life. The box was full of correspondence dated between 1902 and the late 1920s between the Scottish Dickson immigrants and their family members both back home and in nearby Tavistock, Ontario.

Until my eyes bled, I spent the day today transcribing those letters to the best of my abilities. Click the link to delve into the minds and hearts of the deceased members of the Dickson family, in their own words...

http://jermalism.blogspot.ca/2013/05/abandonment-issues-dickson-family.html



Mrs. G Dickson by jerm IX, on Flickr


To mock a killing bird by jerm IX, on Flickr


THE Ingersoll Times - September 16, 1975 by jerm IX, on Flickr


Monkey business by jerm IX, on Flickr


Deady bear by jerm IX, on Flickr


Undressed by jerm IX, on Flickr


Alexander Dickson's Voter Registration Certificate by jerm IX, on Flickr


Now I lay me down to sleep by jerm IX, on Flickr

 

[UEP-Wales]

Simply "WOW"! You always seem to catch the emotional side of the places you visit, very inspirational

 

[jerm IX]

Thanks a lot SW. Appreciate that.

 

[Sshhhh...]

Thought provoking and wonderful pics! Looks like an interesting explore, thanks for sharing

 

[Judderman62]

superb thanks for sharing that

 

[jerm IX]

Thanks for looking Sshhhh & Judder. Glad you enjoyed it.

 

[NakedEye]

I ignored this for a while fearing extreme envy induced anxiety if i peeked.....now I need beta blockers! Oozes charm and history this place and you've captured it well....the teddy bear in the cradle type thing by the window is a dream come true!! [admit it - you put it there!!] cheers for posting this, loved it

 

[jerm IX]

Thank you NakedEye. But no I did not put the teddy bear there. That must have been another explorer. With the exception of placing an item I dig up onto a ledge or table for a clean shot I don't move things around or stage scenes.
I like that as I found it look in the shots.

 

[Lusker]

Great set of pictures Jerm

 

[Wendy Lou]

Love the pics, that place is great!

 

[jerm IX]

Able thanks again peeps. This one was special for sure. Be sure to click the link to to the blog and read all the letters I transcribed. They were so rad.

 

[Stealthstar79]

Fantastic report!
Thanks..

 

[oddity]

Fascinating stuff! Had to read that carefully and pass the link to your blog on to my Dad who's doing our family tree...that's my Surname! It's a long shot and not aware of any distant relatives in Canada but they did originate in Scotland, so who knows!

Excellent report anyway!

 

[Neverwillchange]

Top quality pics and report many thanks.

 

[flyboys90]

Superb report & photos thanks for sharing.

 

[jerm IX]

Thanks again everyone. I'll say again how much I enjoy the positive vibes 'round here.

Fascinating stuff! Had to read that carefully and pass the link to your blog on to my Dad who's doing our family tree...that's my Surname! It's a long shot and not aware of any distant relatives in Canada but they did originate in Scotland, so who knows!

Excellent report anyway!

THIS. This is my favorite kind of response. This personal connection made by someone. Whether the family is connected or not, it struck a chord with you. That is so powerful to me. Thank you.