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      A Petition to the Honorable the Commons House of Assembly of the Province Of Canada Source: Unknown Acquired: April 3, 1991

      The Canadian Journal- A Repertory Of Industry, Science, And Art Source: Unknown Acquired: February 2008

      The original indenture included a third blank page, which has been omitted in this online edition.

      This 1853 deed transfers ownership of Lot 7, East side of Dumfries and Lot 7, West side of Burwell, and the site of the old Town Hall from James Fisher and his wife Frances to his brother Robert. James and Robert had bought this land in 1845 from Hiram Capron; …

      Robert Rosebrugh's name is subject to many eccentric spellings. A notable alternate is Robert Roseburgh.

      This document, written by County of Brant registrar T.S. Shenston, certifies that no conveyance of any type has been filed on the two lots he outlines in the title, Lot 7 East of Burwell and Lot 7 East Side Dumfries.

      A letter written by James Fortier who was the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper after his War of 1812 Service. He had participated at the Battle of Fort Detroit under Major General Sir Isaac Brock for which he received a medal in 1849. He was also in charge of a gun …

      The creases in the original document cannot be folded back, so some of the lines are illegible.

      This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.

      This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.

      This 1855 land deed is between a number of the Dickson family members and William Geddie. The text of the original indenture is very significantly faded, which renders it difficult to read. Enhanced versions have also been made available.

      This 1856 land deed transfers a lot between Thomas Clark Street and Edward Clarke Campbell, and George Girdwell in return for £124, 11s, 5d. The land sold is in the north quarter of lot 36 in the third concession of South Dumfries Township.

      This marriage record was taken from the records of St. Jude's Church.

      The accession numbers are in reverse sequence from the page numbers.

      A list of different transportation Companies Source: Unknown Acquired: April 3, 1991

      Property of the Paris Museum and Historical Society. Inventory No. 1999.8144.01

      Inventory No. 1999.8107.01 Property of the Paris Museum and Historical Society.

      This is the certificate granting land to William Douglas of the Township of Onondaga issued on September 7, 1853 by the Province of Canada. The original document was provided by John M. Douglas during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall on January 14, 2012.

      This is the handwritten will of John Armour. It describes his last wishes, which bequeathed fifty acres of land to his brother Thomas Armour. The original document was provided by Al Robinson during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall on February 11, 2012.

      This is a land grant issued to John Armour, in the Township of Onondaga, on November 24, 1858 by the Province of Canada. He received 100 acres of land for 100 pounds. The original document was provided by Al Robinson during a Scan & Share Day event held at the …