Christ Anglican Church (Ilfracombe, Ont.) sous fonds

Custodial History: 

Accrual 2010-193 transferred to Algoma University by the Ven. Harry Huskins in 2010.

Start Date: 
1949
Geographic Access: 
Access Restriction: 

May be restrictions on access based on the terms of the Deposit Agreement, the Diocese's Policy on Privacy and Archives. Subject to all applicable privacy legislation.

Description Level: 
End Date: 
1990
Date Range: 
1949-1990
Repro Restriction: 

May be restrictions on use based on the terms of the Deposit Agreement, the Diocese's Policy on Privacy and Archives. Subject to all applicable privacy legislation.

Conservation: 

Minor conservation performed on sous fonds.

Physical Description: 

0.04 m of textual record

Arrangement: 
Sous fonds is arranged in files.
History Biographical: 

Christ Anglican Church (Ilfracombe, Ont.) is a church within the North Muskoka Anglican Pioneer Parish. 

In the early years of Ilfracombe prayer meetings were conducted by Captain Harston in a farmhouse until a log church was built in 1879. This early church was opened in July of this year by Rev. Patterson. Services were continued with Captain Harston and with the occasional visit from Rev. William Crompton. They soon received a grant from the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge and gained the services of Rev. A. S. O. Sweet.

The cornerstone of the new stone church was laid on July 28, 1886 and was opened for services in autumn of 1887.

In 1888, Ilfracombe was the centre of a mission that included Hoodstown, Stanleydale, Novar, and Axe Lake. The latter two were separated from the mission in 1890 when Ravenscliff was added.

Between 1930 and 1946 the church was administered to by “the Cowley Fathers” of the Society of St. John the Evangelist, Bracebridge. They were followed by rapid successions of clergy. A church cabin was built in 1951 for their use. The congregation also managed some renovations to the church in this year. In 1956 the church hall was dismantled.

The old stone church preserves much of its history within its walls: the east window of The Good Shepherd is in memory of pioneer Mrs. Charles Smith, the nave windows commemorate early Ilfracombe families, and one window is in memory of Rev. Joseph Pardoe who served the parish from 1894-1904.

The rectors and incumbents who have served Christ Church include: Rev. A.S.O. Sweet (1880-1884), Rev. John Manning (18845-1888), Rev. Laurence Sinclair (1888-1892, 1909-1930), Rev. Harry C. Aylwin (1892-1893), Rev. Joseph Pardoe (1894-1904), Rev. Christopher Simpson (1904-1908), Rev. C. Ryan (1908-1909), Rev. Richard K. Bamber (1932-1933), Rev. R.J. Morley (1936-1939), Rev. L.E.C. Frith (1939-1945), Br. Crispin (1946), Rev. C. M. Serson (1946), Rev. E.C. Bowyer (1947), Rev. D. Curzon (1947), Rev. G.F. Heathcote (1949), Rev. A. Haldenby (1949-1950), Rev. L.R. Willis (1950), Rev. J.F. Hinchliffe (1951, 1953), Rev. D.C. Wickenden (1952), Rev. D.N. Mithchell (1952), Rev. C.C. Robinson (1952), Rev. G. Loosemore (1954), Rev. J.H. Watson (1954, 1956), Rev. H. Vallis (1955, 1966), Rev. J.S. Cunningham (1955), Rev. C. Elliott (1957, 1959, 1961), Rev. W.H. Gibson (1957), Rev. G.A. Young (1958), Rev. K.A. Minchen (1958), Rev. S.J. Armstrong (1959, 1960), Rev. K. Sites (1960), Rev. D.H. Dixon (1961), Rev. Canon C. Elliott (1962), Rev. William Cook (1962).

Sources:

  • "Ilfracombe", The Algoma Anglican 6, no. 8 (1962): 4.
  • "90th anniversary of Ilfracombe parish", The Algoma Anglican 21, no. 9 (1977): 2. Algoma University Archives, 2013-086_001_011_003.
  • “History of Christ Church, Ilfracombe”, 1962, Diocesan Heritage Centre Parish History collection, Algoma University Archives, 2014-019_001_053.
Scope Content: 

Sous fonds is comprised of records documenting the activities at Christ Anglican Church (Ilfracombe, Ont.). Includes correspondence, deeds, property assessments and plots.

Repository: 
aua

Annual Vestry Meeting Minutes and Records

Start Date: 
1966
Description Level: 
End Date: 
1989
Date Range: 
1966-1989
Physical Description: 

0.6 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2010-193-001
Container Number: 
001

Financial Statements and Records

Start Date: 
1969
Description Level: 
End Date: 
1986
Date Range: 
1969-1986
Physical Description: 

.4 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2010-193-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Container Number: 
001

Congressional Meeting Minutes and Records

Start Date: 
1982
Description Level: 
End Date: 
1983
Date Range: 
[1982-1983]
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2010-193-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Container Number: 
001

Correspondence

Start Date: 
1958
Description Level: 
End Date: 
1987
Date Range: 
1958-1987
Physical Description: 

1.5 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2010-193-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Container Number: 
001

Land Deed and Correspondence

Start Date: 
1949
Description Level: 
End Date: 
1979
Date Range: 
1949-1979
Physical Description: 

0.4 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2010-193-001
Container Number: 
001

Newspaper Clippings and Photographs

Start Date: 
1974
Description Level: 
End Date: 
1977
Date Range: 
[1974-1977]
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2010-193-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Container Number: 
001

Centennial Service Pamphlets and Other Materials

Start Date: 
1970
Description Level: 
End Date: 
1990
Date Range: 
[Between 1970 and 1990]
Physical Description: 

.3 cm of textual records

rec_shelfloc: 
2010-193-001
Repository: 
Algoma University
Container Number: 
001