Introduction.
Settled by the Van Normans, a prominent Late Loyalist family from Pennsylvania. Appleby was one of the earliest communities in the area and retained a strong identity well into the last century. This picture was taken around 1946. Developments in this area have obliterated almost every trace of Appleby Village.
Location. Appleby Line and QEW (Middle Road) area.
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Appleby Cemetery 1861. Apply Line. West side, between Harvester Road and the QEW
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The cairn at the far west end of the cemetery has
two bronze plaques listing the names, age and
year of death of more than 100 individuals.
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The Moint Vernon Cemetery is hidden from view by commercial and industrial buildings. The main entrance is located behind the building at 5125 Harvester Road.
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1309 Appleby Line. Farmhouse 1896
This is the last remaining home in Appleby Village. Due to trespassing problems and vandalism the barn on the property became an insurance liability and was torn down in 2000 at a cost of almost $2,000.00. The beams were taken away but the rubble stone walls were not.
The farm home was built by the Slater family of Waterdown. The original farm extended all the way to Upper Middle Road. It is located on the NE corner of Appleby Line and Mainway.
