Markham, Thornhill, Unionville villages at centre of township of 1867 - YorkRegion.com

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Markham, Thornhill, Unionville villages at centre of township of 1867
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A well-constructed barn was essential to a farm's productivity, though far too expensive and dangerous for a single person to build. Hosting a barn-raising made the process much easier by allowing a farmer to call on friends and neighbours for help.