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- Marriage Certificate of Harris and Mary Jane FeatherstonThis is the marriage certificate of Harris Edward Featherston of Brant County, Ont., and Mary Janet Cuthberton of Mitchell, Ont., issued on September 28, 1921. The original document was provided by Marjorie Featherston.This is the marriage certificate of Harris Edward Featherston of Brant County, Ont., and Mary Janet Cuthberton of Mitchell, Ont., issued on September 28, 1921. The original document was provided …County of Brant Public Library
- Salt Springs Church: One Hundred and Eighty Years, 1823-2003This booklet is dedicated to the One Hundred Eightieth Anniversary of the Salt Springs Church in Onondaga, Ont. It gives a brief history of the church and its significance in the community. It includes a list of ministers who led the church between 1823 and 2001.This booklet is dedicated to the One Hundred Eightieth Anniversary of the Salt Springs Church in Onondaga, Ont. It gives a brief history of the church and its significance in …County of Brant Public Library
- Shorthorn Cattle in CanadaThis is a chapter called "Willowbank Shorthorns" from the book "Shorthorn Cattle in Canada" by Duncan Marshall, published by the Dominion Shorthorn Breeders' Association in 1932. Duncan Marshall was a president of the association in 1924-1925. He served as Minister of Agriculture for Alberta in 1909-1921. The original book was …This is a chapter called "Willowbank Shorthorns" from the book "Shorthorn Cattle in Canada" by Duncan Marshall, published by the Dominion Shorthorn Breeders' Association in 1932. Duncan Marshall was a …County of Brant Public Library
- Annual Report of the Agricultural SocietiesThis is a brochure issued by the Ontario Department of Agriculture entitled "The Twenty-First Annual Report of the Agricultural Societies and of the Convention of the Association of Fairs and Exhibitions for the Year 1921". It contains information related to the Onondaga Fair on Brant County Societies on pages 73, …This is a brochure issued by the Ontario Department of Agriculture entitled "The Twenty-First Annual Report of the Agricultural Societies and of the Convention of the Association of Fairs and …County of Brant Public Library
- Favourite Recipes: Onondaga United Church Women 1926-1975This book is entitled "Favourite Recipes" and was produced by the Onondaga United Church Women in 1975. The book includes a history of the Onondaga United Church (p. 7-8), a members list (p. 9-10), and their favourite recipes. The original book was provided by Ruth Doherty during a Scan & …This book is entitled "Favourite Recipes" and was produced by the Onondaga United Church Women in 1975. The book includes a history of the Onondaga United Church (p. 7-8), a …County of Brant Public Library
- George Wray CrumbackWorld War I Military service records of George Wray Crumback. The son of Joseph Merrit and Mary Melissa “Minnie” (McEwan), George was born on 21 November 1896 in Oakland, Brant. He enlisted as a private in Canadian Expeditionary Force in Brantford on 15 November 1917 just before to his twenty-first …World War I Military service records of George Wray Crumback. The son of Joseph Merrit and Mary Melissa “Minnie” (McEwan), George was born on 21 November 1896 in Oakland, Brant. …County of Brant Public Library
- Field Exercise, Evolutions of Infantry, Rifle Exercises and Musketry Instruction, 1870, Pocket Edition, By AuthorityThis pocket edition handbook contains a set of instructions for the training of infantry. It was published in 1871, from instructions officially approved in 1870. The first part of the book contains the field exercise; it also contains an appendix of several hundred pages containing rifle exercises and musketry instruction. …This pocket edition handbook contains a set of instructions for the training of infantry. It was published in 1871, from instructions officially approved in 1870. The first part of the …County of Brant Public Library
- Statutory Provisions, Regulations and Orders for the Militia of the Dominion of Canada, 1887This pocket handbook contains the legal regulations and orders for the Militia of the Dominion of Canada, as approved in the year 1887. This book was provided by Richard Shaver from his personal collection.This pocket handbook contains the legal regulations and orders for the Militia of the Dominion of Canada, as approved in the year 1887. This book was provided by Richard Shaver …County of Brant Public Library
- Certificates of Military Instruction, Register of Artillery and Gunnery Certificates, Vol 1: 1869 - 1905The Schools of Military Instruction were established in Toronto and Quebec by a Military General Order on 25 February 1864 in order to train Militia officers and candidates for Militia commissions “in a knowledge of their military duties, drill and discipline.” All field officers and adjutants were required to earn …The Schools of Military Instruction were established in Toronto and Quebec by a Military General Order on 25 February 1864 in order to train Militia officers and candidates for Militia …County of Brant Public Library
- Charles Strange Perley1. Major R. Cuthbertson Muir, The Early Political and Military History of Burford (Quebec: La Cie d'imprimerie commerciale, 1913), 92. 2. F. Douglas Reville, The History of the County of Brant, Volume I (Brantford: The Hurley Printing Company, 1920), 302; Roger Sharpe, The Martial Spirit: A History of the Sedentary …1. Major R. Cuthbertson Muir, The Early Political and Military History of Burford (Quebec: La Cie d'imprimerie commerciale, 1913), 92. 2. F. Douglas Reville, The History of the County of …County of Brant Public Library
- Joseph "Joe" BialasJoseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank the youngest. There were also two daughters in the family, Alice and Mary. During the Second World War, he served …Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank …County of Brant Public Library
- John DancavitchJohn Dancavitch, the son of Alex and Norah, was born on 3 November 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. The family moved away from the city while John was a child, although returned when he was fourteen years old. He worked on a farm, then for a year at the Cox-Brook grocery …John Dancavitch, the son of Alex and Norah, was born on 3 November 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. The family moved away from the city while John was a child, although …County of Brant Public Library
- Camp 20: The History of Brantford's Second World War Military Training Centre 1940-1946The History of Brantford’s Second World War Military Training Centre 1940-1946. It must have been an exciting time at camps like Camp 20. Young men—some very inexperienced, just off the farm—were required to attend military camp with such a wide variety of other people. A whole new world of personalities, …The History of Brantford’s Second World War Military Training Centre 1940-1946. It must have been an exciting time at camps like Camp 20. Young men—some very inexperienced, just off the …County of Brant Public Library
- Wings above the Skyline: The Story of No. 5 Service Flying Training School, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, 1940-1944When WWII began there was a great need for trained aircrew to fight the enemy. A Plan, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, was created that built a massive system of air training facilities across Canada. As one part of this enormous plan Brantford, Ontario became an Air Station training …When WWII began there was a great need for trained aircrew to fight the enemy. A Plan, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, was created that built a massive system …County of Brant Public Library
- Dr. Courtland Casimer Fissette and Brantford HomeCourtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland was a child, and moved to Brantford during his teenage years. He married Anna Margaret Wisner (born 6 November 1876) …Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland …County of Brant Public Library
- Canada's WWI Boy Soldiers: The Story of the Young Soldiers' BattalionActing Lance Corporal John (Jack) Henry Foster Babcock, (1900-2010) is remembered as Canada’s last known surviving veteran of WWI. Babcock, who enlisted at 15 years of age, was the last link to the 640,000 Canadian men and women who served in the First World War. As a member of the …Acting Lance Corporal John (Jack) Henry Foster Babcock, (1900-2010) is remembered as Canada’s last known surviving veteran of WWI. Babcock, who enlisted at 15 years of age, was the last …County of Brant Public Library
- Letter, John Bialas to Mary Dancavitch, 1 February 1943John Joseph Bialas, the eldest son of John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas, was born on 7 May 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. He attended St. Basil’s Separate School and was a member of the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was one of Brantford’s best known young hockey players, …John Joseph Bialas, the eldest son of John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas, was born on 7 May 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. He attended St. Basil’s Separate School and was a …County of Brant Public Library
- Letter, Joseph "Joe" Bialas to Mary Dancavitch, 25 June 1943Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank the youngest. There were also two daughters in the family, Alice and Mary. During the Second World War, he served …Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank …County of Brant Public Library
- Roy Harris OsbornRoy Harris Osborn was the ninth of ten children of William and Helen Osborn, born in 1918 or 1919. The family lived at 73 Allenby Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, and they are descendants of the Turtle Clan Mohawks. He attended Bellview School and the Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, both in …Roy Harris Osborn was the ninth of ten children of William and Helen Osborn, born in 1918 or 1919. The family lived at 73 Allenby Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, and they …County of Brant Public Library
- James Robert "Bob" WelshJames Robert “Bob” Welsh was born on 6 October 1919 in Ayr, Ontario. He grew up, attended Ayr Public School, and upon graduation, worked at a local grocery store. Bob served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a mechanic from 1941 to 1945. After completing training at Trent and …James Robert “Bob” Welsh was born on 6 October 1919 in Ayr, Ontario. He grew up, attended Ayr Public School, and upon graduation, worked at a local grocery store. Bob …County of Brant Public Library