South Line Brant WI Tweedsmuir Community History, Volume 2, [1975] - [2005], p. 62

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“The farm situated on lots 54 & 55. Cone. 2 S.D.R. Brant consists of 100 acres. 87 of which are workable. The house is ofyellow brick. 2 storey. It was built in the late 1800 era. 1 was informed that in 1945 there was an old crank phone, but no plumbing or hydro, The plumbing and telephone system were installed in 1969, Hydro was installed in 195]. The water system is a drilled well 280 feet in depth. This supplies house and barn. The water is very irony and hard. A water softener and iron filter makes the water uscable. The barn was built in 1905. It is a conventional 2 storey ham. Size is 70x40 feet plus 34 30X40 foot straw shed, which was added a shot time later. In 1980 red steel Siding replaced the wooden boards, Cement stable floor was replaced in 1978 and ham 3er also cemented. At present we have mixed farming. Everything on a very small scale. including our cow/calf operation. Our family consists of five members. The three children. Valerie. Douglas and [learnt-r now live in Toronto. We have 1 granddaughter. Lisa. In July 1969 mom and dad (Harry and Jo Hollins) moved their mobile home aniu In: 55. Our family took up residence at the farm in July. 1972." Bernice Wallace

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