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Geographic Location: St. Catharines- Geographic Location: Markham
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- St. Patrick's Mission, Markham est. 1855
The second wave of Irish immigration followed the Great Famine of 1847. The original site of St. Patrick's Church in Markham was on Rouge Street, in an area dubbed "Vinegar Hill" or "Little Dublin." The wood-frame church (left) was built in 1870. Only the cemetery remains on Rouge Street. A … The second wave of Irish immigration followed the Great Famine of 1847. The original site of St. Patrick's Church in Markham was on Rouge Street, in an area dubbed "Vinegar …Archives of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto - British Long Land Musket
Referred to "The Military Arms of Canada" by The Upper Canada Historical Arms Society and "The British Military Longarms 1715-1815' by D.W. Bailey. Referred to "The Military Arms of Canada" by The Upper Canada Historical Arms Society and "The British Military Longarms 1715-1815' by D.W. Bailey. - Double Cruise Lamp
This Phoebe lamp is one of the earliest types of lamps that had been used in the colonies during the 17th century to early 19th century. The lamp consists of two small iron bowls with spouts, one hanging above the other. The bowls are attached and hung by an iron … This Phoebe lamp is one of the earliest types of lamps that had been used in the colonies during the 17th century to early 19th century. The lamp consists of … - Powder Flask
Unknown whether flask is military issue. Unknown whether flask is military issue. - Portrait of Abagail St.John Phelps
Donated by Lt. Col. Roy C. Phelps. This painting was previously hung in the First United Church in St. Catharines after being donated by Mrs. John S Campbell, great-grandaughter of Abagail St. John Phelps. Donated by Lt. Col. Roy C. Phelps. This painting was previously hung in the First United Church in St. Catharines after being donated by Mrs. John S Campbell, great-grandaughter of …St. Catharines Museum - Socket Bayonet
This Land/India Pattern bayonet was produced by the British Government ca. 1730-1815. This type of bayonet was used during the War of 1812. With a 17 inch blade and flat top, the bayonet gradually narrows to a point to form a triangular shape. The socket of the bayonet is a … This Land/India Pattern bayonet was produced by the British Government ca. 1730-1815. This type of bayonet was used during the War of 1812. With a 17 inch blade and flat … - Flintlock Pistol
Referred to in "Guns Through the Ages" by Geoffrey Boothroyd. Referred to in "Guns Through the Ages" by Geoffrey Boothroyd. - Plan of the Township of Grantham and Louth 1814
A copy of a map from the National Archives. A copy of a map from the National Archives.St. Catharines Museum - Cannonball
A cannonball of this type would have been used during the War of 1812. This brown, iron cannonball is 16 inches in circumference and approximately 5 inches in diameter. The surface is of the cannonball is pitted. There is a band that goes around the entire circumference of the cannonball … A cannonball of this type would have been used during the War of 1812. This brown, iron cannonball is 16 inches in circumference and approximately 5 inches in diameter. The … - Waterloo Medal
The medal was issued to Sergeant Angus Cooke in 1815. The medal was donated by Mrs. Ruth Margaret (Scott) Hilman in 1982. The medal was issued to Sergeant Angus Cooke in 1815. The medal was donated by Mrs. Ruth Margaret (Scott) Hilman in 1982. - Military General Service Medal
This medal was issued to Sergeant Angus Cooke in 1848. The medal was donated by Mrs. Ruth Margaret (Scott) Hilman in 1982. This medal was issued to Sergeant Angus Cooke in 1848. The medal was donated by Mrs. Ruth Margaret (Scott) Hilman in 1982. - Portrait of Dr. Jediah Prendergast
A portrait of Jediah Prendergast who was the first non-military doctor in the Thorold/St. Catharines area. He was also the father-in-law of William Hamilton Merritt, builder of the First Welland Canal. This unframed oil painting is 29 3/4 inches in height, 25 inches in length, and 1 inch in width. … A portrait of Jediah Prendergast who was the first non-military doctor in the Thorold/St. Catharines area. He was also the father-in-law of William Hamilton Merritt, builder of the First Welland …St. Catharines Museum - Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
This medal was issued to Sergeant Angus Cooke in the 1830s. The medal was donated by Mrs. Ruth Margaret (Scott) Hilman in 1982. This medal was issued to Sergeant Angus Cooke in the 1830s. The medal was donated by Mrs. Ruth Margaret (Scott) Hilman in 1982. - Portrait of Penelope Chase Prendergast
This portrait is of Penelope Chase Prendergast, a woman of a prominant family in the St.Catharines and Thorold area. Her husband was Dr. Jediah Prendergast, the first non-military doctor in the St. Catharines and Thorold area. She was also the mother-in-law of William Hamilton Merritt. The unframed, oil painting is … This portrait is of Penelope Chase Prendergast, a woman of a prominant family in the St.Catharines and Thorold area. Her husband was Dr. Jediah Prendergast, the first non-military doctor in …St. Catharines Museum - Cannonball
This type of cannon ball was used during the War of 1812. This round, black ball of iron has a pitted surface and is 14 1/2 inches in circumference and 5 inches in diameter. There is a 4 mm wide and a 10.5 cm long gouge in the surface of … This type of cannon ball was used during the War of 1812. This round, black ball of iron has a pitted surface and is 14 1/2 inches in circumference and … - Grapeshot
This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812. A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has a circumference of 4 1/8 inches. Grapeshot was made up of canvas bags that held a large number of iron … This type of ammunition, known as a grapeshot, was used in artillery during the War of 1812. A round black ball of iron with a pitted surface, this grapeshot has … - Grapeshot
This is an example of ammunition used in artillery during the War of 1812. Commonly termed a grapeshot, this round grayish ball of lead has a circumference of 3 3/4 inches. The surface is not smooth and ranges in color from gray, brown to rust. Grapeshot was made up of … This is an example of ammunition used in artillery during the War of 1812. Commonly termed a grapeshot, this round grayish ball of lead has a circumference of 3 3/4 … - Musket ball
This type ammunition was used in a musket during the War of 1812. A small round silver ball of lead, this musket ball is 2 1/8 inches in circumference. The surface is shiny and smooth with a visible cast mark is on the surface. The bottom of the musket ball … This type ammunition was used in a musket during the War of 1812. A small round silver ball of lead, this musket ball is 2 1/8 inches in circumference. The … - China Plate
The plate was donated from Cla-Saun Antiques on Queenston Street, St. Catharines. At the time of the donation the plate was recorded as a Spode plate circa 1790-1820. The plate was donated from Cla-Saun Antiques on Queenston Street, St. Catharines. At the time of the donation the plate was recorded as a Spode plate circa 1790-1820.St. Catharines Museum - Musketball Mould
A musketball mould of the type made and used pre-1830. An iron, plier-like tool with two handles. At the end of each handle is a mini-pan with semi-spherical moulds inside. When the two handles are brought together the moulds create a complete sphere, except for a small circular opening to … A musketball mould of the type made and used pre-1830. An iron, plier-like tool with two handles. At the end of each handle is a mini-pan with semi-spherical moulds inside. …
