Haddo

The community is situated in Concession 2 of Matilda Township. The Haddo post office was established in 1894. The first postmaster was J.R. Bandford, who was also a dealer in agricultural implements. Later records indicate the post office was closed on October 15th (likely in 1913 or 1914 based on adjacent postal transactions).

 

By 1905, the community supported a few essential businesses:

• General Store: Operated by James Miller.

• Dairy Industry: W. Holmes served as the local cheese maker.

 

Haddo was home to St. Paul’s Church, which was part of the Matilda Anglican parish. It is described as a neat frame building constructed during the rectorship of Rev. Houston. Historically, services were held there fortnightly at 2:30 p.m. and once a month at 8 a.m..

 

The local schoolhouse, S.S. No. 10 Haddo, was located at the northwest corner of Lot 30, Concession 2. A. C. Casselman, a prominent local historian and educator, taught at the Haddo Public school for a time before moving to the Iroquois High School. The school closed in 1967, after which students were sent to Iroquois Public School. Following its closure, the building was converted into the Haddo Recreation Hall.

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Sources:

Chesterville Record

Canadian Official Postal Guide

SDG Counties History

Upper Canada District School Board

Dundas County Directory

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