In Feb. 10, 1905, Dutton WI was the first branch to form in West Elgin. It disbanded in 1914 for war work but was reorganized in 1925. The first Tweedsmuir volume was completed in 1977. The second volume, with only 30 pages, remains unfinished. The branch was disbanded in 1988.

Vol. 1 This volume covers the earlier history of Dutton and contains photographs, clippings and articles about farms, families, organizations and businesses in the area. It has been beautifully hand decorated by Bess E. Malcolm.

TYRCONNELL

Active from Apr. 25, 1947 to Apr. 7, 2004, Tyrconnell WI produced this interesting 100 page volume. The book has been included in the project through the efforts of the West Elgin Genealogical and Historical Society who passed it to the Elgin County Archives for safe keeping. This volume has several photographs and articles about local homes and area points of interest. Also included are original pages from S.S. #2 Tyrconnell minute books dated 1854 - 1896.

WALLACETOWN

Wallacetown branch was organized on July 3, 1912 and the first Tweedsmuir book was started in 1950. At 7 volumes and over 1500 pages of photographs and articles, this work provides a comprehensive look at local and Institute life from the time of Col. Talbot right up to the present. Wallacetown WI is still active.

Vol. 1 Topics in this volume cover early days of the district, schools, churches, cemeteries, farms, citizens and much more. Also included are several vintage photographs and clippings.