Photos

Original Property Map
This hand drawn map shows the properties bought by Ben Kirker Jr.
Redpath Island
A picture of Redpath Island from the Lower Cottage.
The Lower Cottage circa 1960
A pictures of the Lower Cottage from the 1960s. From left to right: My Uncle, Robert Cross, my Grandfather, Robert Cross, my Father, Richard Cross (sitting), my Grandmother, Eva.
Upper Cottage
A picture of the front of the Upper Cottage from 2000.
Robert Kenneth, Richard, and Colum Cross
From left to right, a picture of Robert (my Uncle), Richard (my Father), and Colum (myself) Cross. Taken in the dining room of the Upper Cottage.
William Cross
A picture of William Cross from 1916.
William Cross
A picture of William Cross at the Lower Cottage circa 1960.
Robert and Eva Cross
A picture of Robert and Eva Cross, my Grandparents. Unfortunately, my Grandfather died before I remembered him, and my Grandmother died when I was 3 years old.
Richard Cross
A picture of Richard Cross, my Father.
Picture of me fishing
A picture of me with a fish I caught when I was little.
Picture of me and Devon fishing
A picture of me and my cousin Devin fishing when we were little. Whenever we caught a fish we would name it "Bob," or some variation of "Bob."
Picture of me and Devon fishing
A picture of me and my cousin Devin with a bucket of "Bobs" we caught when we were little.
Picture of a boat race
One time a boat race went down our part of the river. I was young at the time and was just fascinated with it.
Picture of a boat race
Another shot of the boat race. I remember I called all the racers after my Aunt Ginny and Uncle Bob, and their dogs, Daisy and Oscar.