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- Abraham Laing's Lead Bucket and Metal LadleA lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with a hook on the end. The bucket, with a metal handle, is stamped with what looks to be an A …A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with …
- Powder flask & stopperA hand-made powder horn, dated approximately 1800, that is believed to have existed since 1790. Both the flask and the stopper are made wood. For more information, read “‘Scruples of Conscience’: The War of 1812 in the Sugarloaf Settlement” by Donald G. Anger, the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum. …A hand-made powder horn, dated approximately 1800, that is believed to have existed since 1790. Both the flask and the stopper are made wood. For more information, read “‘Scruples of …
- Large Copper Powder FlaskThis large copper powder flask has a brass rim and spout at the top. Below the spout is marked "Dixon & Sons", the Manufacturer. The spout is marked: "DRAMS 4 1/2 4 1/2 4 3 3/4 3 1/2. Below the spout is a lever to open. There are also four …This large copper powder flask has a brass rim and spout at the top. Below the spout is marked "Dixon & Sons", the Manufacturer. The spout is marked: "DRAMS 4 …
- Powder flaskA small copper flask that was presumably used for gun powder. There is a brass rim at the opening and a metal lever to open it. The design on the face is the same on both sides: Trees, a hunter and a dog. For more information, read “‘Scruples of Conscience’: …A small copper flask that was presumably used for gun powder. There is a brass rim at the opening and a metal lever to open it. The design on the …
- Zavitz Mill StoneA mill stone from the Zavitz Mill located near the Eagle Marsh Drain (western end of Tennessee Avenue and Lakeshore Road in Port Colborne). The Zavitz Mill was one of the first mills in the southern end of the Niagara Peninsula. Another stone is located near the Port Colborne Hospital …A mill stone from the Zavitz Mill located near the Eagle Marsh Drain (western end of Tennessee Avenue and Lakeshore Road in Port Colborne). The Zavitz Mill was one of …
- Cannonballs- C.1812This set of four cannonballs were found at Gravelly Bay in Port Colborne. It is believed that the cannonballs were found here because of their proximity to Zavitz Mill. During the war, the mill would most likely have been protected with one or more cannons against possible marine attacks or …This set of four cannonballs were found at Gravelly Bay in Port Colborne. It is believed that the cannonballs were found here because of their proximity to Zavitz Mill. During …
- Cannonball- C. 1812Cannonball that was found at the south end of Elm Street, near the lake, in Port Colborne. It is believed that military stores and munitions were often kept in the Sugar Loaf area and would be quickly buried or secreted to prevent their seizure by advancing American troops. This was …Cannonball that was found at the south end of Elm Street, near the lake, in Port Colborne. It is believed that military stores and munitions were often kept in the …
- Cannonballs- C. 1812Two cannonballs, one smaller and lopsided was found in a backyard on Catharine Street in Port Colborne and the other larger one was found elsewhere in the city. It is believed that military stores and munitions were often kept in the Sugar Loaf area and would be quickly buried or …Two cannonballs, one smaller and lopsided was found in a backyard on Catharine Street in Port Colborne and the other larger one was found elsewhere in the city. It is …
- Musket Balls- c. 1812These five musket balls were found on Nickel beach at a home on Lakeshore Road East, Port Colborne Ontario. It is believed that during the War of 1812 many military stores and munitions were secreted or buried in haste to prevent their seizure by advancing American troops. This would most …These five musket balls were found on Nickel beach at a home on Lakeshore Road East, Port Colborne Ontario. It is believed that during the War of 1812 many military …
- Stamp of Steamer MAYFLOWER MontrealProperty stamp from the steamboat MAYFLOWER of Montreal.Property stamp from the steamboat MAYFLOWER of Montreal.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Solid Comfort Aboriginal Cemetery (Ansari Site)Historical County/District/Region: Welland County Historical Township: Humberstone Current Municipality: City of Port Colborne Location Address: 19 Tennessee Avenue Transcription Status: Not Transcribed Registration Status: Registered Additional Notes: no visible markers; private propertyHistorical County/District/Region: Welland County Historical Township: Humberstone Current Municipality: City of Port Colborne Location Address: 19 Tennessee Avenue Transcription Status: Not Transcribed Registration Status: Registered Additional Notes: no visible markers; …
- Davis, Ronald Allan......Six Nations Public Library
- Bean, Alice P (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Standard, 21 Mar 2013, C20. Date of Event: March 13, 2013 Survivor(s): Bean, Ronald (son) City of Death: Port Colborne, Ontario Place of Burial: Pleasantview Memorial Gardens "predeceased by Bean, Quested T. "Buzz"(husband); predeceased by Bean, Arnold (son); cremation"appeared in St. Catharines Standard, 21 Mar 2013, C20. Date of Event: March 13, 2013 Survivor(s): Bean, Ronald (son) City of Death: Port Colborne, Ontario Place of Burial: Pleasantview Memorial Gardens "predeceased by Bean, Quested T. "Buzz"(husband); predeceased by Bean, Arnold (son); cremation"St. Catharines Public Library
- Fitzsimmons, Lizzie (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 27 Feb 1872, p. 3. Date of Event: February 27, 1872 Survivor(s): Fitzsimmons, B Mr. (father) City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: St. Catharines Cemetery Age 2 yearsappeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 27 Feb 1872, p. 3. Date of Event: February 27, 1872 Survivor(s): Fitzsimmons, B Mr. (father) City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: St. Catharines Cemetery Age 2 yearsSt. Catharines Public Library
- Aldridge, Charles Stewart (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Standard, 6 May 2008, B6. Date of Event: May 3, 2008 Survivor(s): Aldridge, Barbara (wife); Berg, Patricia (step-daughter) City of Death: Port Colborne, Ontario predeceased by Aldridge, Jesse (mother); predeceased by Aldridge, Nelson (father); predeceased by a brother John and sisters Jean and Madelyn; He received his education as a design Engineer in California; He worked in Vancouver in that capacity; …appeared in St. Catharines Standard, 6 May 2008, B6. Date of Event: May 3, 2008 Survivor(s): Aldridge, Barbara (wife); Berg, Patricia (step-daughter) City of Death: Port Colborne, Ontario predeceased by Aldridge, Jesse (mother); predeceased by Aldridge, Nelson (father); predeceased by a brother John and sisters …St. Catharines Public Library
- Kirby, Sarah Jane Miss (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 6 May 1872, p. 3. Date of Event: May 5, 1872 City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: Steele's Burying Ground Age 22 years; Funeral from her mother's residence, Port Colborneappeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 6 May 1872, p. 3. Date of Event: May 5, 1872 City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: Steele's Burying Ground Age 22 years; Funeral from her mother's residence, Port ColborneSt. Catharines Public Library
- Gordon, Sarah A. Mrs. (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 25 Jan 1873, p. 3. Date of Event: January 24, 1873 City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: Quaker Burying Ground (Pelham) Predeceased by her husband John Gordon; Age 49 yearsappeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 25 Jan 1873, p. 3. Date of Event: January 24, 1873 City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: Quaker Burying Ground (Pelham) Predeceased by her husband John Gordon; Age 49 yearsSt. Catharines Public Library
- Drew, Maria (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 10 Mar 1873, p. 3. Date of Event: March 9, 1873 City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: St. Catharines Cemetery Predeceased by her husband Mr. Michael Drew; Drowned at Port Colborne last Decemberappeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 10 Mar 1873, p. 3. Date of Event: March 9, 1873 City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: St. Catharines Cemetery Predeceased by her husband Mr. Michael Drew; Drowned at Port Colborne last DecemberSt. Catharines Public Library
- Higgins, Ann (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 26 Dec 1872, p. 3. Date of Event: December 25, 1872 Survivor(s): Higgins, Nicholas (husband) City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: Overholt's Burying Groundappeared in St. Catharines Evening Journal, 26 Dec 1872, p. 3. Date of Event: December 25, 1872 Survivor(s): Higgins, Nicholas (husband) City of Death: Port Colborne Place of Burial: Overholt's Burying GroundSt. Catharines Public Library
- Grobb, Philip H. (Died)appeared in St. Catharines Standard, 7 Feb 1925, p. 1. Date of Event: February 5, 1925 Survivor(s): Grobb, Frank (son); Simons, Walter Mrs. (daughter); Grobb, Martha (daughter); Grobb, J. A. (brother) City of Death: Port Colborne, Ontario Place of Burial: Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Ontario Obituary; He was born in St. Catharines, now lived in Port Colborne; He was an employee of the Canadian Express …appeared in St. Catharines Standard, 7 Feb 1925, p. 1. Date of Event: February 5, 1925 Survivor(s): Grobb, Frank (son); Simons, Walter Mrs. (daughter); Grobb, Martha (daughter); Grobb, J. A. (brother) City of Death: Port Colborne, Ontario Place of Burial: Victoria Lawn Cemetery, St. Catharines, Ontario …St. Catharines Public Library