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      Miscellaneous notes Source: The Cobourg Star Acquired: October 9, 1991

      Summary The Shepherd Farm is located 1 mile north & ½ mile west of the village of Scotland. The buildings are situated on lot 2, concession 13 of Burford Township. In total, the farm consists of 171 acres. Over the years prior to 1914 there were several owners of this …

      Range 14-15

      Range 13-5

      Harley Cemetery is an active cemetery in Brant County (Burford Township), under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located at 125 Harley Rd (Brant Road #202). Range 5-3

      Old Paris Cemetery is an inactive cemetery in Brant County, under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located on the south side of Church Street in Paris soon after turning off Dundas Street West (Highway #2). Range 1-15

      p.3 Notice - The Stockholders in the Steam Boat William the Fourth are requested to pay 10 per cent on each share, on or before the 1st day of May, 1831. A. McDonnell, Agent & Treas. Prescott, 4th March, 1831. ...

      p.1 Provincial Parliament - voting on question of granting £3,500 to improve Kettle Creek harbor. - final vote on the Welland Canal Bill.

      p.2 Commerce on the Lakes - an Act of the U.S. Congress, regulating the foreign and coasting trade of the lakes. p.3 Welland Canal - proposals called for enlarging and other work - two routes to choose from. 15 March, 1831. Wm. Hamilton ...

      p.2 The Ice still lingers in the Bay and River in front of the Town - part of the channel is now however open, and there is every prospect, that in a few days, this obstacle, to the free navigation of our waters, will be entirely removed. That beautiful Steamer …

      p.2 Rideau and Grenville Canals discussed in House of Commons in England. Rideau Canal - little is known about it in England. The Steam Boat Niagara, Capt. Mosier, arrived in this harbour Wednesday evening, from York, being her first trip this season. The Niagara ...

      p.2 The navigation of the Lake and River is now open, and from the merry note of preparation at our wharves, we may expect a busy, and, for the sake of our commercial friends, we sincerely hope a lucrative season. In consequence of the free intercourse with the ...

      p.3 Tenders called for conveyance of Naval Stores, Baggage, etc., from Kingston to Montreal and vice versa. 13th April, 1831. To Be Let - For a period of Three or Seven years, from 1st June next, (subject to be resumed by Government if required) the Government Store and ...

      p.2 Michael Spratt, Esq. Master Intendant of our Navy Yard, and Stephen Yarwood Esq. Secretary to Commodore Barrie, to leave Kingston. Canada Canals - discussed in House of Commons; 131 documents about Rideau and Grenville Canal, with maps, diagrams, costs, etc. [Montreal ...

      p.2 The Schooner Prescott - This fine Schooner which was wrecked three weeks ago in York Bay, and has since been lying on the Bar, with her hull several feet under water - was yesterday raised, and towed up to the wharf by the Niagara Steamer. A number of hands …

      p.2 The Great Britain Steam Vessel - On Monday last the curiosity and admiration of the inhabitants of Kingston were, to a considerable degrees (sic), excited, by the appearance at the King's wharf, of this gigantic specimen of the powers of steam; and not withstanding an ...

      p.2 The Steamer Great Britain will leave Kingston for York and Niagara tomorrow (Sunday) afternoon. A new Steam-Boat called the Charles Carroll is plying between Sacketts Harbour and Kingston alternate days. She appears a compact boat, affording the Canadian public a safe ...

      p.3 Commodore Barrie, C.B., sailed last evening in H.M. schooner Cockburn, upon a cruise through the Upper Lakes. We are happy to be able to contradict, upon the authority of the York Courier, the mischievous statement regarding the loss of the steamboat between ...

      p.2 Steam Boat Great Britain - This new and splendid boat entered our harbour on Saturday morning last, and most of our citizens had an opportunity of witnessing her spacious accommodations. She has been said to be the largest steam-boat in America; and we feel ourselves ...

      p.3 The Great Britain - This fine Vessel arrived in our harbour from York and Niagara yesterday forenoon, having on board the Amherstburgh detachment of the 71st Light Infantry under Capt. Long, on their route to Quebec. There were also on board about 50 Cabin passengers, chiefly ...