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Copyright © 2004 Marsh Collection Society 235A Dalhousie Street Amherstburg, Ontario N9V1W6 (519)736-9191 www.mnsi.net/~mcschin mcschm@mnsi.net Articles herein are reprinted with the permission of the Amherstburg Echo established November of 1874. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without the written peraussion ofthe Marsh Collection Society and the Amherstburg Echo, except by areviewer who wishes to quote briefpassages for inclusion in a review. ISSN 1480-6444 Firstprinting 2004 r I r I I I i Introduction The Marsh Collection Society, anon-profit organization, is based on the historical collection ofJohn Marsh and his sister Helen, owners and operators ofthe Amherstburg Echo for over 50 years. They founded the Marsh Collection S^iety in 1983 with the intent that aresearch facility be opened after their deaths. Helen passed away in March, 1986 and John in February, 1993. The research centre was opened October 1,1994. The Marsh Collection includes photographs, books, documents, postcards, artifacts and other items relating to the Town ofAmherstburg, the Lower Detroit River district and the Great Lakes. The collection also contains genealogical materials and reference books. Donations ofrelevant items are accepted. Echo Soundings is published by the Marsh Collection Society in the hope that residents ofAmherstburg and other Great Lakes commumties will read about and enjoy the rich marine history of their town.