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      This abstract of title was written by Hiram Capron to trace the ownership history of Lot no. 1 on the Grand River in Paris, Ontario from 1798 to its current status in 1866. Prolific area landowners including Thomas Clark, William Dickson, and William Holme are listed as previous owners of …

      Canada’s first bicycle ride may have been in Cobourg Source: Unknown Acquired: October 17, 1990

      This handwritten abstract of title contains a brief transactional history of the ownership of the land which, at the time this was written in 1866, belonged to Hiram Capron.

      This is an Indenture of Bargain and Sale between William Downey of the Township of Onondaga and William Douglas. The original document was provided by Don Douglas during a Scan & Share Day event held at the Onondaga Hall on January 14, 2012.

      This item is a mortgage agreement dated the 8th of January 1866 between William Douglas and John Duffy for one thousand seven hundred dollars for seventy-two acres of land with four equal installments of four hundred and twenty-five dollars with six percent interest.

      This item is an indenture of bargain and sale between William Downey and his wife Catherine Downey and William Douglas dated the 8th of January 1866 for three thousand two hundred and twenty five dollars for seventy two acres of land.

      SCOPE AND CONTENTS This series includes the original Act to Incorporate the College of Saint Jerome (Act of Incorporation) in the town of Berlin, Ontario which was assented to on August 15, 1866 and subsequent government Bills to enact changes to the name and organization of the School: a) Bill …

      Assessment rolls were created for every year for property tax collection.

      There are two articles in the Berliner Journal which are in German. Previous to 1950, the records include articles for the years 1866 - 1915; 1925; 1935; 1939; 1942; 1944; 1947. Photocopies for most articles are available.

      Torontonians have a long and happy tradition of heading north to cottage country during the long, hot days of summer. This virtual exhibit explores cottage-related items from our Special Collections.

      All Saints' Anglican Church was built in 1865-66 at 300 Dundas Street West.

      William Fairbanks Tempest was born in Whitby or Oshawa on November 30, 1845, son of Dr. William Tempest and Mary H. Fairbanks. One of his uncles was Col. Silas B. Fairbanks, the first commanding officer of the 34th Ontario Regiment which was formed in 1866 after the Battle of Ridgeway …

      A parochial grammar school was set up in the late 1820s across from where St.Peter's Rectory is now. In the 1840s this became the Newcastle District Grammar School and later the Cobourg Grammar School till 1871. The headmaster at this time was F.W. Barron.

      The 34th Regiment was militia for Ontario County. They were known as the 34th Regiment from 1866 until 1920. After such time they became known as Ontario Regiment (RCAC). This group is sometimes also referred to as the 34th (Ontario) Battalion.

      These soldiers were from various militia regiments which went to Ridgeway to repel the Fenian Raid of June 1866. This photo was taken at a studio at Dunnville near the site of the raid.

      Flesherton or Saugeen Militia, a group of unknown men probably including some Hales and MacArthur men

      W.K. Flesher in his captain's uniform for the No. 6 Company, Flesherton, of the 31st Grey Regiment which was organized September 14, 1866.

      Charles Bugg is listed as operating photography business in Toronto in 1866-1868.

      Located right next to the Salt Springs Church on the Grand River, the Salt Springs Cemetery has been in operation since 1822. The cemetery is still active under the management of the Salt Springs Cemetery Board of Trustees. There is a plaque on the property that tells the history of …

      Located right next to the Salt Springs Church on the Grand River, the Salt Springs Cemetery has been in operation since 1822. The cemetery is still active under the management of the Salt Springs Cemetery Board of Trustees. There is a plaque on the property that tells the history of …