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- Snowball Grist MillSummary The construction process of the mill began in 1869 and went on for three years, culminating in a stone building built by local stonemason Mr Reith. Goldie and McCulloch supplied two ten inch wide Leffel water wheels and over five hundred feet of flume pipe. By the fall of …Summary The construction process of the mill began in 1869 and went on for three years, culminating in a stone building built by local stonemason Mr Reith. Goldie and McCulloch …County of Brant Public Library
- William, Minnie (Shellington), Ada, and Ruby HammondHarley 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 6-1Harley 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 …County of Brant Public Library
- Maggie and Rosetta HillHill Cemetery is an inactive cemetery in Brant County (Burford Township), under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located on Middle Townline Road (Brant County Road # 25), about 0.7 kms north of Burford/Delhi Town Road in Burford Township. Range 9-3Hill Cemetery is an inactive cemetery in Brant County (Burford Township), under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located on Middle Townline Road (Brant …County of Brant Public Library
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- The Heroine of Lake ErieOneida Dispatch, 7 May 1869 The Heroine of Lake Erie The dark, stormy close of November, 1854, found many vessels on Lake Erie, but the fortunes of one alone have special interest to us. About that time the schooner Conductor, owned by John McLeod of the Provincial Parliament, a resident of Amherstburg, at ...Oneida Dispatch, 7 May 1869 The Heroine of Lake Erie The dark, stormy close of November, 1854, found many vessels on Lake Erie, but the fortunes of one alone have special interest to us. About …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Benton Harbor Palladium (Benton Harbor, MI), 8 January 1869The schooner A. P. Dutton , belonging to P. M. Kinney , of this town, is missing. She left Chicago on the evening of Dec. 8th , for ...The schooner A. P. Dutton , belonging to P. M. Kinney , of this town, is missing. She left Chicago on the evening of Dec. 8th , for ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- St. Joseph Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 28 August 1869The schooner Wm. Tell belonging to Capt. N. Robbins of Benton Harbor on her way from Milwaukee to this place loaded ...The schooner Wm. Tell belonging to Capt. N. Robbins of Benton Harbor on her way from Milwaukee to this place loaded ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- A Pioneer's ReminiscencesSyracuse Standard (Syracuse, NY), Nov. 9, 1869 A Pioneer's Reminiscences. ____ The following interesting account of early reminiscences is from the Hon. Thomas Richmond , now of Chicago , and formerly for many years a resident ofSyracuse Standard (Syracuse, NY), Nov. 9, 1869 A Pioneer's Reminiscences. ____ The following interesting account of early reminiscences is from the Hon. Thomas Richmond , now of Chicago , and formerly for many years a resident of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Daily Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Nov. 10, 1869
Reminiscences. - The Syracuse Standard prints a letter from Hon. Thos. Richmond, of Chicago, formerly of Salina, in which he gives some interesting reminiscences of early pioneer life in this part of the world. Among other things he says: "In 1819 I commenced a small traffic ...Reminiscences. - The Syracuse Standard prints a letter from Hon. Thos. Richmond, of Chicago, formerly of Salina, in which he gives some interesting reminiscences of early pioneer life in this …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Daily Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Mon., Nov. 22, 1869
Abandoned Schooner. - Yesterday forenoon the schooner Mary O'Gorman was seen drifting past this port dismasted and apparently abandoned. Along in the forenoon, O. H. Brown, Esq., got a couple of tugs and went out in search of the vessel, which was found about nine miles below the ...Abandoned Schooner. - Yesterday forenoon the schooner Mary O'Gorman was seen drifting past this port dismasted and apparently abandoned. Along in the forenoon, O. H. Brown, Esq., got a couple …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Daily Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Friday, Nov. 28, 1869
Articles From The Schooner "Volunteer." - The schooner Volunteer, which went ashore near Port Ontario several days ago, was got off yesterday and towed by the tug Crusader to Goble & Macfarlane's dry dock, where she will be repaired. The following enumerated articles were found ...Articles From The Schooner "Volunteer." - The schooner Volunteer, which went ashore near Port Ontario several days ago, was got off yesterday and towed by the tug Crusader to Goble …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Nov. 19, 1869
Oswego Harbor. - John Austen photographed the harbor a few days since, when the river was spanned by shipping below the bridge and the lower harbor was filled with craft of all kinds. The view is taken from an eminence on Oneida street, and presents a portion of the trestle-work …Oswego Harbor. - John Austen photographed the harbor a few days since, when the river was spanned by shipping below the bridge and the lower harbor was filled with craft …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Tues., 8 Jun, 1869
NOTE: The 404 t. Canadian bark FANNY CAMPBELL had been built by Louis Shickluna at St. Catharine's the previous year. In 1877 she became what was probably the first Great Lakes tanker, when $10,000 was spent on the installation of large iron tanks in her hold for the transportation of …NOTE: The 404 t. Canadian bark FANNY CAMPBELL had been built by Louis Shickluna at St. Catharine's the previous year. In 1877 she became what was probably the first Great …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 21, 1869
BARK FANNY CAMPBELL . - The tug Clematis arrived late Friday evening, having in tow the bark Fanny Campbell, which has gone into the Campbell, Owen ...BARK FANNY CAMPBELL . - The tug Clematis arrived late Friday evening, having in tow the bark Fanny Campbell, which has gone into the Campbell, Owen ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), 20 Aug 1869
"SHIPWRECK AT GREEN BAY - During the Southeast gale on the 14th, the small schooner Art Palace, commanded by "Commodore Peg-Leg," and used as a floating bagnio (brothel), anchored off Cedar River, in Green Bay, but dragged until she struck upon the rock-strewn shore, when she filled ..."SHIPWRECK AT GREEN BAY - During the Southeast gale on the 14th, the small schooner Art Palace, commanded by "Commodore Peg-Leg," and used as a floating bagnio (brothel), anchored off …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), August 15, 1869
LAUNCH AT OSWEGO. -- On the 12th inst. , a new schooner, built by Messrs. Goble & Macfarlane, was launched at their yard in Oswego. Prompt on time the last block was removed, and the John T. Mott slid into the water as handsomely as possible. Having to be launched …LAUNCH AT OSWEGO. -- On the 12th inst. , a new schooner, built by Messrs. Goble & Macfarlane, was launched at their yard in Oswego. Prompt on time the last …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Commercial Press (Pultneyville, NY), November, 1869
Disaster - The schooner John Weden, of Detroit, collided with a vessel on the night of Oct. 27th, on Lake Ontario, and came ashore at Fairbanks' Point, about two miles below here, on the 28th. She had on board about 14,000 bushels of corn, consigned to Oswego. The insurance companies …Disaster - The schooner John Weden, of Detroit, collided with a vessel on the night of Oct. 27th, on Lake Ontario, and came ashore at Fairbanks' Point, about two miles …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Commercial Press (Pultneyville, NY), November, 1869
On Sunday morning, Oct. 10th, Mr. Charles Lepper, of Sodus, and mate of the Schooner Sylph, Capt. Charles Doville of Sodus, while off Port Stanley, Canada, was swept overboard by the foreboom. We append the letter of Capt. Doville, to the father of the unfortunate young man, announcing the sad …On Sunday morning, Oct. 10th, Mr. Charles Lepper, of Sodus, and mate of the Schooner Sylph, Capt. Charles Doville of Sodus, while off Port Stanley, Canada, was swept overboard by …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- St. Joseph Herald (St. Joseph, MI), 6 November 1869 (Saturday)
Capt. John Boyne has sold the Petrel and bought the Lizzie Doak, bran [sic] new schooner with a carrying capacity of 60,000 feet of hardwood lumber. The Lizzie Doak has wire standing rigging, patent wheel and windlass, and one of the stoutest vessels of her size on the Lakes. She …Capt. John Boyne has sold the Petrel and bought the Lizzie Doak, bran [sic] new schooner with a carrying capacity of 60,000 feet of hardwood lumber. The Lizzie Doak has …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oxford Times (Greene, NY), Wed., June 2, 1869
The boat "Simeon Walker," of Greene, sank at the Stone Quarry Dock, four miles below this village, on Thursday forenoon last. She was loaded with stone and had on part of a load when the sides gave away, sinking her in the same manner as on the one that sunk …The boat "Simeon Walker," of Greene, sank at the Stone Quarry Dock, four miles below this village, on Thursday forenoon last. She was loaded with stone and had on part …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Daily Advertiser & Times (Oswego, NY), Nov. 10, 1869