The Withrow history began at Moredolphton in the 1930’s. It was the one vacation where Dorothy and Lyle Withrow, along with Bob and Helen Walker could experience the North Woods and the Bay of Islands. This trip was repeated annually, resulting in a deep appreciation for both Moredolphton and the friendships made while enjoying all of what Moredolphton and the bay offered.
These annual pilgrimages North continued and soon included young Tommy Withrow and Bobby Walker. Fishing, swimming and exploring the grounds provided a life’s worth of memories, still being shared today.
Because of Moredolphton, Tom brought his new bride to the bay in 1964 and shortly thereafter they purchased an island to raise their three girls in the Bay. Now their grandchildren, the fourth generation of Withrows, explore and enjoy the same waters and islands enjoyed by their great grandparents, Lyle and Dorothy.
Our grandmother loved to fish and won the fishing contest at Moredolphton in 1950. The winning plaque is still proudly displayed at Moredolphton and one in the Withrow/Boatman cabin, ensuring that Moredolphton’s legacy will live on forever on the Withrow Island, 2709.
Bay Of Islands Community Association