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      Mohawk translation of the song "Heavenly Sunlight."

      Lucella E. L. Wright's promise to pay of 950 dollars to George W. Law.

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      The last will and testament of Elizabeth Duncan dated the 27th of February 1899. In it, she bequeaths to her daughter Ann all “wearing apparel,” household goods and furniture, part of lot number 6 in the Fourth Concession of the Township of Brantford on the north side of Ancaster road, …

      This item is an agreement between Richard Draper and William A. Douglas made on the 4th day of March 1899 wherein Richard Draper is contracted by William Douglas to build a house for the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars. Description of the building includes an outside entrance to …

      This item is a farm lease between Harriet Doulgas and William A. Douglas on May 1st 1899 for a down payment of one hundred and seventy-five dollars with fifty dollars paid biannually.

      This item is a receipt from Robert E. Walker to Mrs. William A. Douglas dated September 14th 1899 for a series of goods purchased in May and August. These items include nails, solder, glass, thimbles and a trough totalling to sixty-three dollars and eighty-one cents.

      This item is a receipt from the Schultz Brothers Company Limited to William Douglas dated March 18th 1899 for items including joists, studding, rafters, molding, windows, white pine doors and a 26 foot veranda. These items were likely used in the building of the Douglas farm house.

      Published in 1899, this booklet is a treasure trove of information that will delight anyone with an interest in the early day's of Toronto, particularly the east end. The advertisements found throughout the booklet provide a fascinating glimpse into not only turn of the century Toronto, but more importantly, the …

      Almonds Town Line School, also known as Union School Section No.1, was located on the north-west corner of Kingston Road at the Whitby-Pickering town line. It was destroyed by fire on 4 November 1917 and replaced with a brick school house which was demolished around 1977.

      Whitby Collegiate Institute was built in 1873 and was located on the south side of Colborne Street between King and Centre Streets. The school was demolished in 1975-1976.

      Black and white negative of a photograph of the members of the Ontario County Council taken on the steps of the Ontario County Courthouse. Top to bottom, left to right: J.H. Long, George Gerrow, James I. Walker, Peter Christie, R.S. Webster, Charles H. Smith, J.G. Umphrey, James Carnegie, Judge Duncan …

      A deed of land for property in Bronte dating from 1892

      Dr. Aaron Chamberlain was born in East Oakland, in Brant County, Ontario to Joel and Elvira Main Chamberlain on 7th October, 1829. Aaron attended the Michigan Medical College at the University of Michigan between 1864 and 1865, and the Victoria Royal Medical School in 1867. He would marry Melinda Clark …

      Black and white group photograph of parents, children and teachers standing in front of the Parkes School in Sundridge. The picture was taken outside in the winter. There is snow on the ground and everyone appears to be dressed for the cold weather.

      It is not clear where this photograph was taken, but it appears to be taken in a photo studio. This photo can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Princess Elizabeth Women's institute.

      Condition: Okay. Image is clear but there are some stains all over that may have been caused by exposure to a moist area.

      Condition: Fair. Handle matte carefully (already cracked in corner). Photo is visible but is fading quickly.

      Captain John Bengough was born at St. Andrew's, Scotland on May 23, 1819 and settled at Whitby about 1847. He was an ardent social reformer and one of the chief advocates of the single tax. A carpenter by trade, he was also involved in politics, helping to organize the Reform …

      Condition: Copy is good. An enlargement is available for display purposes.