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  • Van Buskirk Blacksmith Shop
    Van Buskirk Blacksmith Shop
    Image       Photo of Van Buskirk blacksmith shop on Main Street West in Grimsby. During the War of 1812, Allan Nixon was known to have owned the blacksmith shop located here. It is believed that the shop was forced to shoe American horses while the area was under US occupation. The building …
    Image     Photo of Van Buskirk blacksmith shop on Main Street West in Grimsby. During the War of 1812, Allan Nixon was known to have owned the blacksmith shop located here. It …
  • Handwritten agreement between John Beamer of Grimsby and Lewis Gerau of Grimsby- July 9, 1812,
    Handwritten agreement between John Beamer of Grimsby and Lewis Gerau of Grimsby- July 9, 1812,
    Text       A handwritten agreement, dated July 9, 1812, between John Beamer of Grimsby and Lewis Gerau of Grimsby (Labourer and Frenchman). Gerau had agreed to complete his duty as militia man in the Flank Company stationed at Niagara. In consideration of this, John Beamer would pay Gerau fifty dollars, part of …
    Text     A handwritten agreement, dated July 9, 1812, between John Beamer of Grimsby and Lewis Gerau of Grimsby (Labourer and Frenchman). Gerau had agreed to complete his duty as militia man …
  • Nelles Home
    Nelles Home
    Image       A drawing that shows a wooden house beside a large tree, with a pathway out front that leads to a wooden fence with a gate. The fence is built on the edge of a small drop in the land, and where the gate is, in front, are two steps. The …
    Image     A drawing that shows a wooden house beside a large tree, with a pathway out front that leads to a wooden fence with a gate. The fence is built on …
  • War Claims Robert Nelles- June 14, 1813
    War Claims Robert Nelles- June 14, 1813
    Text       An estimate of damage done on the Robert Nelles (1761-1842) property at Forty Mile Creek by the United States Army during their encampment on the premises. The list of damages included items such as livestock, a wagon, a harness, 25 acres of land, and barrels of flour. Total damages on …
    Text     An estimate of damage done on the Robert Nelles (1761-1842) property at Forty Mile Creek by the United States Army during their encampment on the premises. The list of damages …
  • Commemorative Monument  for the Engagement at Forty Mile Creek, June 8th, 1813
    Commemorative Monument for the Engagement at Forty Mile Creek, June 8th, 1813
    Image       A photographic print of the Commemorative Monument for the Engagement at Forty Mile Creek, War of 1812. It reads (English): "Here at the Forty Mile Creek, on the 8th of June 1813, American Forces, retreating after the battle of Stoney Creek, were bombarded by the British Flotilla under Sir James …
    Image     A photographic print of the Commemorative Monument for the Engagement at Forty Mile Creek, War of 1812. It reads (English): "Here at the Forty Mile Creek, on the 8th of …
  • Robert Nelles Manor
    Robert Nelles Manor
    Image       A print of the Robert Nelles Manor in 1798. Nelles was a Lieutenant-colonel of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia by the end of the War. He was also known to have been a Justice of the Peace and performed many marriages during the war. This home was also …
    Image     A print of the Robert Nelles Manor in 1798. Nelles was a Lieutenant-colonel of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia by the end of the War. He was also …
  • Robert Nelles Manor
    Robert Nelles Manor
    Image       A postcard with a picture of Robert Nelles' Manor that was built in 1798. On the front it says: "The Manor (over 100 years old) Grimsby, Ont." Nelles was a Lieutenant-colonel of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia by the end of the War. He was also known to …
    Image     A postcard with a picture of Robert Nelles' Manor that was built in 1798. On the front it says: "The Manor (over 100 years old) Grimsby, Ont." Nelles was a …
  • Twelve Pound Cannonball- Engagement at Fort Mile Creek
    Twelve Pound Cannonball- Engagement at Fort Mile Creek
    Object       A 12 pound cannon ball that is believed by some to have been one of the shots lobbed ashore by the schooners of the British Fleet during the Engagement of Forty Mile Creek, June 8, 1813. It may also have been the property of American troops and was left behind …
    Object     A 12 pound cannon ball that is believed by some to have been one of the shots lobbed ashore by the schooners of the British Fleet during the Engagement of …
  • Nelles Manor Fireplace Charm
    Nelles Manor Fireplace Charm
    Object       A charm that was built into the fireplace of the Nelles Manor, home of Col. Robert Nelles. It was common for charms such as this to be built into fireplaces in the year 1800 or earlier with the belief that they would keep evil spirits away. The Nelles Manor was …
    Object     A charm that was built into the fireplace of the Nelles Manor, home of Col. Robert Nelles. It was common for charms such as this to be built into fireplaces …
  • Ten Pound Cannonball
    Ten Pound Cannonball
    Object       A 10 pound cannonball that is believed to have been used by either American or British forces. It was found near Nelles Blvd, in Grimsby, on land belonging to Col. Robert Nelles at the time of the War of 1812. Nelles was a Lieutenant-colonel of the 4th Regiment of the …
    Object     A 10 pound cannonball that is believed to have been used by either American or British forces. It was found near Nelles Blvd, in Grimsby, on land belonging to Col. …
  • Loyal Canadian Society Silver Pin
    Loyal Canadian Society Silver Pin
    Object       This is a silver maple leaf pin from the Loyal Canadian Society. Every year, since its organization in 1847, this society held its Annual Dinner on the 13 of October; the anniversary of General Brock's death in defence of Canada. The original owner of the pin was Henry Edward Nelles …
    Object     This is a silver maple leaf pin from the Loyal Canadian Society. Every year, since its organization in 1847, this society held its Annual Dinner on the 13 of October; …
  • Commemorative Sir Isaac Brock Coin- 1816
    Commemorative Sir Isaac Brock Coin- 1816
    Object       This coin is from Upper Canada and is dated 1816. On one side the date is in the centre surrounded by the words: "SUCCESS TO COMMERCE & PEACE". On the other side there is an urn in the centre, topped by two angels holding sprigs of laurel leaves over it. …
    Object     This coin is from Upper Canada and is dated 1816. On one side the date is in the centre surrounded by the words: "SUCCESS TO COMMERCE & PEACE". On the …
  • Cannonball- C.1800
    Cannonball- C.1800
    Object       A cannonball believed to be from the War of 1812.
    Object     A cannonball believed to be from the War of 1812.
  • Cannonball- Engagement at Forty Mile Creek
    Cannonball- Engagement at Forty Mile Creek
    Object       A round solid iron cannonball, pitted. It is most likely from the Engagement at Forty Mile Creek on June 8, 1813.
    Object     A round solid iron cannonball, pitted. It is most likely from the Engagement at Forty Mile Creek on June 8, 1813.
  • Lake Lodge Wood Shingle- Grimsby, Ontario
    Lake Lodge Wood Shingle- Grimsby, Ontario
    Object       A wooden shingle from the barn at Lake Lodge. It has four holes in the body and curves in the centre. There is writing on the end of one side that states: "Aug. 9, 1932, shingle from barn of Lake Lodge, built 1810. Barn was used as prison for American …
    Object     A wooden shingle from the barn at Lake Lodge. It has four holes in the body and curves in the centre. There is writing on the end of one side …
  • Tea cup and Saucer- Nelles Manor
    Tea cup and Saucer- Nelles Manor
    Object       A cup and saucer, dated c. 1790, with a blue willow pattern and a gold edge. This cup was made without a handle. The pair is also called a tea bowl and saucer. It is believed that this item was in use, before or during the time of the War …
    Object     A cup and saucer, dated c. 1790, with a blue willow pattern and a gold edge. This cup was made without a handle. The pair is also called a tea …
  • Away Back When
    Away Back When
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 1 Jul 1936, p. 1     History of Beamsville
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 1 Jul 1936, p. 1   History of Beamsville
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  • Last post sounds for Lieut. James Hunter
    Last post sounds for Lieut. James Hunter
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 11 Apr 1917, p. 1     Great was the shock received by the citizens of this district late on Monday afternoon, when it became known that Lieut. James Hunter had at last succumbed to his wounds received last fall, in hospital in England. A telegram was received by Hunter Bros., Grimsby east, from Mr. William Hunter, …
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 11 Apr 1917, p. 1   Great was the shock received by the citizens of this district late on Monday afternoon, when it became known that Lieut. James Hunter had at last succumbed to his wounds …
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  • Tablet unveiled to Lieut. Robson Liddle
    Tablet unveiled to Lieut. Robson Liddle
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1     ...
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1   ...
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  • Three Grimsby boys answer the last roll call
    Three Grimsby boys answer the last roll call
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1     Hughes (d. 26 Apr 1917), Cowan (d 9 Apr 1917), Lewis (d. 27 Feb 1917)
    NewspaperText  Grimsby Independent, 2 May 1917, p. 1   Hughes (d. 26 Apr 1917), Cowan (d 9 Apr 1917), Lewis (d. 27 Feb 1917)
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