Brinston's Corners

The village of Brinston's Corners was named in 1873 in honor of its first postmaster, Thomas Brinston. The post office was established in 1873. By 1905, the postmaster was D.A. Redmond, who also operated as a grocer. As of 1905, Brinston’s Corners had a population of 125 residents.

The community was a self-sufficient hub supporting a wide range of trades, including:

General Stores: Operated by John Jackson and J.E. McIntosh.
Blacksmiths: Reuben Cooper and C. Gibson.
Agricultural Implements: Sold by W.F. Bell.
Specialized Trades: A carriage maker named Philip Bush, a butcher named G. Henderson, and a millinery shop run by Mrs. L.J. Casselman.
Manufacturing and Professional Services: The village featured a flour mill (Chaplin Bros.), a furniture store (R.F. Wallace), and medical services provided by Dr. G.W. Collinson.

The Brown Church was built in the early 1870s during the ministry of Rev. J. E. Mavety. The site for the church was donated by William Locke. Following a division of the Matilda Methodist circuit around 1901, an arbitration determined that the Matilda South circuit had a $400 claim on the parsonage property located at Brinston’s Corners.

Current signage for the village identifies it as Brinston, featuring a logo of an apple, which is a common symbol for this region.

Sources:

Chesterville Record

Canadian Official Postal Guide

SDG Counties History

Dundas County Directory