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- New Discovery in Lake OntarioOswego Times & Journal (Oswego, NY), 10 Jul 1856 New Discovery in Lake Ontario. - A fine natural harbor on Lake Ontario, a few miles below Presque' Isle, has been opened by a strange freak of Nature, and "Consecon" is now accessible to steamers of the largest class. The Colbourn "Transcript" says the steamer "Chief Justice Robinson" made an …Oswego Times & Journal (Oswego, NY), 10 Jul 1856 New Discovery in Lake Ontario. - A fine natural harbor on Lake Ontario, a few miles below Presque' Isle, has been opened by a strange freak of Nature, and "Consecon" …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Anglo-American HouseYork Herald, 23 Dec 1859, p. 4 Business directory entry for the Anglo-American House, Markham Village, as published in the York Herald 1859.York Herald, 23 Dec 1859, p. 4 Business directory entry for the Anglo-American House, Markham Village, as published in the York Herald 1859.Richmond Hill Public Library
- St. Patrick's Mission, Markham est. 1855The second wave of Irish immigration followed the Great Famine of 1847. The original site of St. Patrick's Church in Markham was on Rouge Street, in an area dubbed "Vinegar Hill" or "Little Dublin." The wood-frame church (left) was built in 1870. Only the cemetery remains on Rouge Street. A …The second wave of Irish immigration followed the Great Famine of 1847. The original site of St. Patrick's Church in Markham was on Rouge Street, in an area dubbed "Vinegar …Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto
- The First Black Doctor in Canada: Anderson Ruffin AbbottCreated as part of Black History month programmingCreated as part of Black History month programmingToronto Public Library
- William Dow, 1854William Dow was born in Banffshire, Scotland on February 11, 1777. In August 1832 he brought his wife and 11 children to Quebec, Canada and spent the winter at Stanstead in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. The family came to Whitby Township on March 8, 1833 via New York State, …William Dow was born in Banffshire, Scotland on February 11, 1777. In August 1832 he brought his wife and 11 children to Quebec, Canada and spent the winter at Stanstead …Whitby Public Library
- Sister Delphine gave refuge to the orphans of TorontoSister Delphine gave refuge to the orphans of Toronto Source: The Toronto Star, Saturday, August 27, 1983 Acquired: January 2008Sister Delphine gave refuge to the orphans of Toronto Source: The Toronto Star, Saturday, August 27, 1983 Acquired: January 2008Cobourg Public Library
- First Class Certificate of Qualification as a Common School Teacher, Upper Canada, 1854The document in damaged, discoloured, folded, and affixed to a paper backing. Emily Howard Jennings Stowe (1831-1903) was a teacher and principal, a medical doctor, and a suffragette. Educated at home, Stowe became a teacher in 1846 and graduated from the Provincial Normal School in Toronto, Canada West in 1854. …The document in damaged, discoloured, folded, and affixed to a paper backing. Emily Howard Jennings Stowe (1831-1903) was a teacher and principal, a medical doctor, and a suffragette. Educated at …Wilfrid Laurier University Library
- 1853-1857 Marriages, St. Mary's Parish, TorontoIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, original parish registers are not available to the public. Please DO NOT contact parishes for access to these registers. Other Resources Death and burials are not sacraments and are therefore not formally recorded by all parishes. In Ontario, official death records are kept by the …In the Archdiocese of Toronto, original parish registers are not available to the public. Please DO NOT contact parishes for access to these registers. Other Resources Death and burials are …Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto
- 1858-1910 Marriages, St. Basil's Parish, TorontoIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, original parish registers are not available to the public. Please DO NOT contact parishes for access to these registers. Other Resources Death and burials are not sacraments and are therefore not formally recorded by all parishes. In Ontario, official death records are kept by the …In the Archdiocese of Toronto, original parish registers are not available to the public. Please DO NOT contact parishes for access to these registers. Other Resources Death and burials are …Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto
- 1853-1858 Baptisms St. Mary's Parish, TorontoIn the Archdiocese of Toronto, original parish registers are not available to the public. Please DO NOT contact parishes for access to these registers. Other Resources Death and burials are not sacraments and are therefore not formally recorded by all parishes. In Ontario, official death records are kept by the …In the Archdiocese of Toronto, original parish registers are not available to the public. Please DO NOT contact parishes for access to these registers. Other Resources Death and burials are …Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto
- Fraternal Societies in CanadaA virtual exhibit to portray the increasing popularity of service clubs such as the Kiwanis and the Rotary Club and recreational facilities since the mid twentieth century has coincided with a decline in the overall popularity of fraternal societies. Fraternal societies draw members at a slower rate than in previous …A virtual exhibit to portray the increasing popularity of service clubs such as the Kiwanis and the Rotary Club and recreational facilities since the mid twentieth century has coincided with …Toronto Public Library
- Boomer, Hugh Esq. (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Journal, 13 Mar 1856, p. 3. Date of Event: March 7, 1856 City of Death: Toronto, Ontario Age 39 yearsappeared in St. Catharines Journal, 13 Mar 1856, p. 3. Date of Event: March 7, 1856 City of Death: Toronto, Ontario Age 39 yearsSt. Catharines Public Library
- Barber, George A. Jr. (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Journal, 14 Oct 1858, p. 3. Date of Event: October 10, 1858 City of Death: Toronto, Ontario print unclearappeared in St. Catharines Journal, 14 Oct 1858, p. 3. Date of Event: October 10, 1858 City of Death: Toronto, Ontario print unclearSt. Catharines Public Library
- Cadwell, Fanny Maria (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Constitutional, 16 Apr 1852, p. 3. Date of Event: April 11, 1852 Survivor(s): Cadwell, F.A. DOCTOR (father); Cadwell, Louisa (mother) City of Death: Toronto, Ontario Age 8 monthsappeared in St. Catharines Constitutional, 16 Apr 1852, p. 3. Date of Event: April 11, 1852 Survivor(s): Cadwell, F.A. DOCTOR (father); Cadwell, Louisa (mother) City of Death: Toronto, Ontario Age 8 monthsSt. Catharines Public Library
- King, John DOCTOR, Esq. (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Constitutional, 14 Jan 1857, p. 3. Date of Event: January 12, 1857 City of Death: Toronto, Ontarioappeared in St. Catharines Constitutional, 14 Jan 1857, p. 3. Date of Event: January 12, 1857 City of Death: Toronto, OntarioSt. Catharines Public Library
- LIND, JENNY (1852, Schooner)1860 Owner R. McLean, Toronto, ONT. 1866 Owner John Kelly, Toronto. 1871 Owned Toronto.1860 Owner R. McLean, Toronto, ONT. 1866 Owner John Kelly, Toronto. 1871 Owned Toronto.Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
- LONDON (1855, Barge)1864 Owned Matthew Gash, Dunnville, ONT.1864 Owned Matthew Gash, Dunnville, ONT.Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
- ISABELLA (1852, Schooner)Final Date: 31 Aug 1867; 1852, May 26 Launched. 1854 Owned Hamilton & Elliott, Toronto, ONT. 1860 Owned J. G. Beard, Toronto; readmeasured 180 tons. 1861 Some repairs. 1863 Owned Darrough & Co., Toronto. 1864, Sep 19 Capsized Southampton, Lake Huron. 1864 Large repairs; 144 gross tons. 1866 Owned Beard …Final Date: 31 Aug 1867; 1852, May 26 Launched. 1854 Owned Hamilton & Elliott, Toronto, ONT. 1860 Owned J. G. Beard, Toronto; readmeasured 180 tons. 1861 Some repairs. 1863 Owned …Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
- SOWERBY, JOHN (1857, Barge)1864 Owned Richard Chambers, Dunnville, ONT.1864 Owned Richard Chambers, Dunnville, ONT.Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library
- CITY OF TORONTO (1855, Schooner)Official No.: 33062; Final Date: 18 Nov 1858; Dimensions (LBD): 161' x 32.6' x 18.6' ; Rigged at Quebec, intended for Atlantic trade. 1855, Apr Launched. 1855 Ran Toronto - Liverpool, England. 1858 Owned Allan Shipping Co., Glasgow, Scotland. 1858, Nov 18 Wrecked at Oswego, NY.; Original Owner: Hayes & …Official No.: 33062; Final Date: 18 Nov 1858; Dimensions (LBD): 161' x 32.6' x 18.6' ; Rigged at Quebec, intended for Atlantic trade. 1855, Apr Launched. 1855 Ran Toronto - …Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library