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Lincolns Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty

Volunteer Association Fall 2017 Newsletter #25

SILENT WHISPERS, TENDER REFLECTIONS

JHMTVA Jennifer Haines
Board of Directors Rebecca Nash (15 January 1839-24 September 1862), the daughter of Rev. Joseph
2017 - 2018 Nash and Mary Shelly, was born in South Cayuga, Haldimand County, Ontario,
Concession 7, Lot 15. Rebecca was fondly remembered in the community as a
Chair: Lloyd Haines vibrant young schoolmistress.
Vice Chair: Ray Konkle Born in Tinicum Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Joseph Nash (1 April
Secretary: 1810-9 March 1898), a weaver, was the son of Abraham Nash (1 July 1778-22 July
Wynne Nicholson 1823) and Mary Gross (1779-27 December 1861). The Nash family were members of
Treasurer: John deLaat the Mennonite faith.
Membership:
'Joseph Nash 1810-1898 was born in Bucks County, PA. He came to Canada in
Veronika Reiser
1829 & in 1833 he married Mary Shelly and located near Campden. He moved
Newsletter:
Jennifer Haines to Cayuga in 1836 returning to Campden about 1862 where he died. He was
Directors: ordained a minister at Cayuga about 1841. In 1849 he claimed a new experi-
Tony Easton ence and joined the Evangelical Association where he was recognized as a
Paula House local preacher.*1
Pam Mullen The 1851 South Cayuga census reveals; 'Joseph Nash, farmer, born USA, religion
Gift Shop Treasurer Evangelical Association, age 42; Mary Nash, Evangelical Association, age 40;
Tom Platts daughter Mary, age 16; daughter Rebecca, 14, no religion; son Abraham, 11, no
Bill Tanner religion. The Joseph Nash family resided in a 'one storey log home with a weaving
Mary-Jane Tanner shop'. *2
Terry Teather 'NASH/ Farewell/At Rest/ In Memory of/Joseph Nash/born Apr.1,1810/Died
Carolyn Vilim Mar. 9, 1898/ *3 'NASH/In Memory of/Mary SHELLY/wife of/ Joseph Nash/Died
Marion Woodcock Sept.23,1885/Aged 71 Years/8 M's and 22 D's'/*4
Gift Shop Chair
The gravesites of Joseph and Mary Nash are located in Mountview Cemetery,
Clinton Township, Lincoln County, Ontario.
Rebecca Nash was a talented poetess. She was the sister of Elizabeth, Mary, Abraham, Sophia, Jacob, Samuel,
Anna and Saloma. At an impressionable age, Rebecca experienced a tumultuous struggle with the Nash family's
conversion to the Evangelical Association movement and her separation from precious friendships - a complexity of
circumstances colliding with a young life's entrance into adulthood.
A tender spirit swept away too quickly, Rebecca rests in South Cayuga Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery,
Concession 7, Lot 14, her memorial voicing a sensitive young soul, her poetic attributes compassionate.
'Our life is like the flowers which bloom in time of spring. A few short days and hours and naught of us is seen.
But here is the land of beauty where flowers never fade, where music never ceases, and sorrows ne'er
invade'.*5
'In memory of REBECCA daughter of JOSEPH & MARY NASH died 24th Sept. 1862 aged 23 years 8 mos.
and 9 days'.*6 Continued on Page 2...
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Among her writings were many pieces of her own composition, mostly of a religious character, that speak well of
her poetical talents. We make room for one written for an intimate friend and schoolmate.'* 7

'RESPONSE'
'You smooth the tangles from my hair, with gentle touch and tend'rest care,
And count the years ere you shall mark bright silvery threads among the dark,
Smiling the while to hear me say, "You'll think of this again some day!, Some day!"
I do not scorn the power of time, nor count on years of fadeless prime;
But no white gleams will ever shine among these heavy locks of mine,
Ah, laugh as gaily as you may, you'll think of this again some day!
Someday I shall not feel as now, your soft hands move about my brow,
I shall not slight your light commands, and draw the long braids through my hands;
I shall be silent and obey, And you - you will not laugh that day, that day!
I know how long your loving hands, will linger with these glossy bands,
But you shall see no touch of gray, adorn their shining lengths that day,
When you shall weave my latest crown, of these thick braidings long and brown;
And while your tears are falling hot, upon the lips which answer not,
You'll take from these one treasured tress, and leave the rest to silentness,
Remembering that I used to say, "You'll think of this again some day, "Someday!" *7

#1 A Brief History of Mennonites in Ontario, L.J. Burkholder, Markham, Ont.1935; #2 Haldimand County, Ont.1851 Census; #3&4 Mountview Cemetery, Lincoln
County, Ont.; #5&6 South Cayuga Evangelical United Brethren Cemetery; #7 Brief History of Jacob Wismer & a Complete Genealog ical Family Register, Rev.
A.J. Fretz,1893, pg.40&41

A Community Memorial Forest & Trail

was officially dedicated by Mayor Sandra Easton, assisted by M.P. Dean Allison
and Mr. Jack Mountain representing Beamsvilles Mountain family, at Beamsville &
District Lions Community Sports Park, Mountain Street and Fly Road,

This endeavour was made possible for residents of our community

with a generous gift from the Mountain Family and the
cooperative effort by the Town of Lincoln and
the Beamsville & District Lions Club.

Newsletters in colour at - www.jhmtva.com Contact Editor - colonist@cogeco.ca

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COMING BACK
Whats it like to come back? I hear this question oftenAl Tip Teather was a member of a group of dedicated
having returned to Jordan Station after living in
Vancouver for 37 years and another three in Toronto.
My wife Andria and I purchased a house, a five-minute dedicated to completing projects as a team and under-
walk, on the same street as my family home.
So, whats it like to come back? It has been both
strange and gratifying answering knocks on the front
door as people reintroduce themselves as previous
high school friends from decades ago. Or as friends of
my parents who valued this great community raising a
family of four kids who all attended Beamsville High
School. My memory has been taxed more than once,
with an obviously puzzled expression as I try to
remember that face in front of me. Those old year-
books have come in very handy (and fun) helping to
recall these old friends welcoming us back to Jordan
Station.
But returning to a place after being away for so many
years, also brings with it an opportunity to begin a new
relationship with that community. Driving around the
region with new eyes has been a wonderful visual
reminder of how scenic and picturesque the Niagara
region is. Returning here provides occasions to make
new friends along with revisiting those older high
school buddies. It also gives me a chance, in a small
way, to follow in the footsteps of my father who
treasured his time volunteering for both the Jordan
Historical Museum of the Twenty and the Jordan Lions
Club.
50th Anniversary Pioneer Day - Beamsville
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volunteers that included Jack Clinton, Casey Leyenhorst,
Doug MacNinch and Lavelle Staff. These men were
stood the importance of volunteering time for community
causes. He was often gone Saturdays working on projects
like rebuilding the covered wagon housed at the Museum,
the Wild Game Dinner and the Winter Carnival among
other endeavours. Meetings of local politicians, volunteers
and community activists seemed FRONT
to happen ENTRANCE
regularly week
th
nights at our house on 19 Street.
I thank Lloyd Haines for suggesting I may be interested in
serving in the capacity of Director for the Jordan Historical
Museum of the Twenty Volunteer Association, allowing me
to begin that new relationship with The Twenty and
honour my father at the same
time.
The completion of the new
museum will be exciting and
rewarding for the community and
the Village of Jordan. And of
course it could never happen
without the dedication, work and
commitment of those volunteers
from the past, the present and
those of the future that will make
the museum part of our
community identity.
Terry Teather
Homecoming
Weekend
2017
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WHATS HAPPENING WITH THE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTRE DEVELOPMENT?

These excerpts are from Report (CM 7-04) submitted by Shannon McKay to the Sport Recreation and Culture
Committee Wednesday, October 4, 2017 (Read the full 6 page report on-line at Lincoln.civicweb.net)
Archaeological Field Work
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport required a Stage Four Archaeological site mitigation to be finalized and
submitted prior to the commencement of construction. Staff anticipates the Stage Four Report will be signed off before
December.
Ontario Heritage Trust
Staff are working closely to support efforts to complete the updated Ellis Property Slope Stability Assessment.
Required archaeological monitoring and additional geotechnical work obligations under the Cemeteries and Burial
Sites Act is expected to be finalized by mid October.
Project Schedule Milestones
In the coming days, Town Staff along with
+VG Architects are finalizing the construc-
tion documents including architectural,
mechanical and structural specifications,
and site plan drawings for the Towns
internal review.
Fundraising
The Town of Lincoln is developing a strategy
to ensure a long-term sustainability of the
museum. There will be an application made
to Canada Cultural Spaces Fund and Town
Staff are also developing a fundraising
strategy to both approach the private sector
and individual contributors over the next 12
months and beyond.
Heritage House Demolition
The Moyers are incorporating as much as
possible from the Heritage House into their
new home, planned as a near replica of the
existing Heritage House. They hope to be
completed by mid October.

In an earlier conversation with Shannon McKay, Marion Woodcock and I discussed some exciting ideas pertaining to
possible future governance models for the new museum. Hopefully well get to this topic early in the Spring and a
forum of community stakeholders will be involved.
In a return to the Museums roots, Shannon envisions a wide range of appealing opportunities for volunteers to handle
and assist in caring for the artifacts, to arrange displays, to participate in offering special events and to interact with
guests.
Lloyd Haines Chair, JHMTVA

Get in on the fun Town of

Lincoln
Shop / Volunteer
at the Heritage Gift Shop Museum & Cultural Centre
Located in the former Beamsville Library,
3836 Main Street, Jordan, Ontario Beam Street, Beamsville.

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