Just like the undertaking of any endeavor, the existence of the town of Oakville as we know it today, had to begin somewhere. In this case, it all started with the vision and ambition of Oakville's founder, William Chisholm.
He would set out to build a town, starting with the harbour, which would grow to attract great ships. He would build a gristmill to grind grain and a sawmill to process the timber. With the basic plans laid out, this left the minor detail of acquiring the land. Ford of Canada dominates the industrial view of Oakville, while housing has joined the once small villages along. Dundas Street with the older, established homes in the historical harbour area.
Colonel William K. Chisholm would be proud of how his vision has developed but a determined effort by the community will be necessary for its prosperity to continue. And how did Oakville get its name? There are several versions. The Indians gave Chisholm the name 'White Oak' because of his dealing in oak staves; while a friend of his, Robert Sullivan called Chisholm 'White Oak' for his truth, honesty of character and genuine soundness of heart.
He maintained his family contacts there and in the area he had lived, there was an Oaksville, west of Otsego Lake. It not only had a common name, but the original industry was built on white oaks. Whatever the origin, the Town of Oakville has thrived and the people have prospered in its growth. Emelda married John Alexander Jr. John was a prosperous inventor and entrepreneur who established the Chisholm-Scott Company of Niagara Falls.
John died of typhoid fever in , leaving Emelda to raise their two daughters, Hazel and Juliet. When Erchless was put up for sale by the family of Allan Chisholm in , Emelda sold Mount Vernon and purchased Erchless, not wanting to see the home pass out of the family. In the s, Emelda made extensive renovations to the grounds and interior of the family home.
The blueprints from these renovations formed the foundation for the restoration work of the museum in Emelda used Erchless as her summer home. Upon her death in , the estate passed to her two children, Hazel and Juliet. Hazel was born and lived much of her life in Oakville.
She was married twice, first to Montgomery Hart with whom she had three children, Montgomery, John and Nancy , and later to Webster Mathews. In the s, Hazel restored the previously boarded-up Custom House. The building became the permanent home of Hazel and her children.
When her mother died in , Hazel became co-owner of Erchless with her sister, Juliet. Hazel had a deep interest in local history. She was instrumental in moving the Old Post Office to its present site in Lakeside Park in order to found Oakville's first museum on land she and Juliet deeded to the Town of Oakville. Visitor Guide. Hiking Itinerary. Cycling Itinerary. Birding Itinerary. About Explore.
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