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Catalog Number |
2016.44.02 |
Object Name |
Sickle |
Date |
c. 1910 |
Features |
Slotted wooden grip with three rivets. Blade fits into slot, then is twisted and bent so as to offset the cutting edge down from the grip for cutting close to the ground. |
Object Story |
This sickle belonged on the farm of Russell Harrold Long and Jannet Catherine Long (nee Weese) and was used by their son Ross to cut corn on his way to and from school. Russell Harrold Long was born July 23, 1884 in Sheffield, ON to Sanford Long (1859-1932) and Mary Ann Kehoe (1864-1937). His family was living in Sheffield Township. At the age of 29 Russell married Jannet Catherine (Nettie) Weese in Centerville, February 4, 1914. The couple had four children, including Ross Long, who frequently used this sickle. Ross Edward Long was born October 19, 1918, likely in Tamworth. In 1921 The whole family including Ross' two older brothers and possibly a younger sister moved from Tamworth to a farm on County Road 2, where this sickle was used. Ross married Madge Victoria Keech (1914-1987) April 14, 1947. They had two sons. |
People |
Long, Ross Edward Long, Russell Harold Long, Jannet Catherine (nee Weese) Long, Madge Victoria (nee Keech) Long, Sanford Long, Mary Ann (nee Kehoe) |
Subjects |
Farms Farming Family Farms Corn |
Search Terms |
Sheffield Township Centerville Tamworth County Rd 2 |