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George F. Brooks collecting rags and cardboard during World War II to help the war effort. Also a newspaper clipping about George Brooks.

If the stories about Chapin Brown are true, someone needs to write a ballad about his life. Born in 1835 he was a member of one of Granville's leading families. In 1859 Chapin was the Town Clerk (Source: Wilson's "History of Granville" p. 317).…

#43 in 1874 Barlow Album

#42 in 1874 Barlow Album

Three young men pose in front of the Rowley house on Bruce Road. Person in center is believed to be Fred Rowley. On left may be Walter Holcomb. Person on right unknown. Can you help solve the mystery?

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Charles Chadburn, Granville World War I Veteran, from a display created for Memorial Day, 1974.

The Champlin family owned a large farm at 605 Main Road on Granville Hill, a little over half way up the hill on the left. For pictures of the Champlin farm CLICK HERE.There are also members of the Champlin family in Granville Center school photos…

Minnie Champlin at the Champlin farm, 605 Main Road, with cow. This is a stereopticon image dating to around 1900-1910.