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- Tea cup and Saucer- Nelles Manor
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 … 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 … - Twelve Pound Cannonball- Engagement at Fort Mile Creek
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 … 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 … - Cannonball- Engagement at Forty Mile Creek
A round solid iron cannonball, pitted. It is most likely from the Engagement at Forty Mile Creek on June 8, 1813. 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
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 … 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 … - Nelles Manor Fireplace Charm
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 … 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
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 … 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
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 … 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
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. … 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
A cannonball believed to be from the War of 1812. A cannonball believed to be from the War of 1812. - The View from the Point
This is a representation of the Grimsby Beach area. It is assemblage on plywood. The plywood is painted and different types of hardware is attached. In this way, orchards are represented with nails, etc. This is a representation of the Grimsby Beach area. It is assemblage on plywood. The plywood is painted and different types of hardware is attached. In this way, orchards are …Grimsby Chautauqua - Some Bones of Contention: The Neutral Indian Burial Site at Grimsby
To access this file please see Six Nations Public Library staff and request file SNPL002876v00d. To access this file please see Six Nations Public Library staff and request file SNPL002876v00d.Six Nations Public Library - Letter, John "Jack" Chapple Tate to Margaret Tate, 9 November 1941
John “Jack” Chapple Tate was the youngest of three children of George R. and Gertrude Louise [Chapple] Tate, born in Paris, Ontario on 19 January 1911. He grew up at 79 Walnut Street, and attended Paris Central Public School, Paris District High School, and St. James Anglican Church. His sister … John “Jack” Chapple Tate was the youngest of three children of George R. and Gertrude Louise [Chapple] Tate, born in Paris, Ontario on 19 January 1911. He grew up at …County of Brant Public Library - Letter, John "Jack" Chapple Tate to Margaret Tate, 8 September 1941
John “Jack” Chapple Tate was the youngest of three children of George R. and Gertrude Louise [Chapple] Tate, born in Paris, Ontario on 19 January 1911. He grew up at 79 Walnut Street, and attended Paris Central Public School, Paris District High School, and St. James Anglican Church. His sister … John “Jack” Chapple Tate was the youngest of three children of George R. and Gertrude Louise [Chapple] Tate, born in Paris, Ontario on 19 January 1911. He grew up at …County of Brant Public Library - Mrs. V. Merritt 90 years of age
Grimsby Independent, 15 Jan 1942, p. 5 A gathering of upwards of 40 relatives, including children, in-laws and grandchildren gathered on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benson Merritt to honour Mrs. Valmer Merritt on the occasion of her 90th birthday anniversary. Mrs. Merritt, formerly Mahala Smith, is a daughter of the late Mr. and … Grimsby Independent, 15 Jan 1942, p. 5 A gathering of upwards of 40 relatives, including children, in-laws and grandchildren gathered on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Benson Merritt to honour Mrs. Valmer Merritt on …Grimsby Public Library - Jury finds driver to have been negligent driving car which killed E. Haworth Grimsby Independent, 29 Jan 1942, p. 1 A coroner's jury, sitting under Dr. C.W. Elmore of Beamsville, found "evidence of neglect on the part of the driver" whose automobile hit Edward Haworth as he was walking along the Queen Elizabeth Way last Christmas day. The driver of the car was William Staples of St. Catharines. The five-man … Grimsby Independent, 29 Jan 1942, p. 1 A coroner's jury, sitting under Dr. C.W. Elmore of Beamsville, found "evidence of neglect on the part of the driver" whose automobile hit Edward Haworth as he was walking along …Grimsby Public Library
- Aged bachelors guests of hotel proprietor Grimsby Independent, 8 Jan 1942, 1, 8 Messrs. Scott Marlatt, of Grimsby Beach, and Jacob Henry McLean, of Clinton township were the guests of Gordon Hanna, proprietor of the Hotel Grimsby at a New Year turkey dinner on Thursday evening of last week. The two gentlemen, both bachelors, are two of the district's oldest lifelong residents. ... Grimsby Independent, 8 Jan 1942, 1, 8 Messrs. Scott Marlatt, of Grimsby Beach, and Jacob Henry McLean, of Clinton township were the guests of Gordon Hanna, proprietor of the Hotel Grimsby at a New Year turkey dinner …Grimsby Public Library
- Surprise Party 87th Birthday Grimsby Independent, 26 Feb 1942, p. 1 On Friday, February 20th, Mr. C. Beird of Grimsby celebrated his 87th birthday. About 20 friends and neighbours gathered on that evening to surprise Mr. Beird with an entertaining evening of cards and games. At the conclusion of play a very delightful luncheon was served. Despite his years, Mr. ... Grimsby Independent, 26 Feb 1942, p. 1 On Friday, February 20th, Mr. C. Beird of Grimsby celebrated his 87th birthday. About 20 friends and neighbours gathered on that evening to surprise Mr. Beird with an entertaining evening …Grimsby Public Library
- Bob Alldrick writes home Grimsby Independent, 5 Mar 1942, p. 1 The following letter was received by the parents of Sergeant-Observer Robert Alldrick, whose plane was shot down over Holland some months ago, and who is now a prisoner of war in a German internment camp. It was posted December 30, and arrived in Grimsby on February 25. Marked airmail, it … Grimsby Independent, 5 Mar 1942, p. 1 The following letter was received by the parents of Sergeant-Observer Robert Alldrick, whose plane was shot down over Holland some months ago, and who is now a prisoner of war …Grimsby Public Library
- Victoria Park Grimsby Independent, 5 Mar 1942, p. 5 Not much is left of Victoria Park, that last vestige of the primeval forest that once covered the old bed of Forty Mile Creek. The Sewage Disposal Plant and the Queen Elizabeth Way between them have almost squeezed it out of existence. Of the 8 or 10 acres of black … Grimsby Independent, 5 Mar 1942, p. 5 Not much is left of Victoria Park, that last vestige of the primeval forest that once covered the old bed of Forty Mile Creek. The Sewage Disposal Plant and the …Grimsby Public Library
- Walter Page is reported missing Grimsby Independent, 9 Apr 1942, p. 1 Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Page formerly of Grimsby have received word that their son, Flight Sergeant W.D. ("Wally") Page is missing after air operations. Attached to No. 214 R.A.F. Bomber Squadron, the young flier has been over France and Germany on several occasions recently, and was looking forward to ... Grimsby Independent, 9 Apr 1942, p. 1 Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Page formerly of Grimsby have received word that their son, Flight Sergeant W.D. ("Wally") Page is missing after air operations. Attached to No. 214 R.A.F. Bomber …Grimsby Public Library
