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      BROWN HANDWRITTEN INK ON CREAM PAPER 23 X 18 CM GOOD CONDITION, CREASING, HOLE

      This document is an affidavit from Grant Powell, a surgeon in York, certifying that Daniel McDougal was not capable of earning a living. McDougal was in the Upper Canada Incorporated Militia during the War of 1812. It is said that he was at Fort George on March 27, 1813 when …

      A typed record of births, christenings or baptisms, and marriages at St. Andrew's Church dating from 1781 to 1833 in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

      This ledger book contains a few pages surrounding the dates of the War of 1812 and even includes dates during the war. It provides an understanding of domestic life during this time period. Size: 32 X 20 X 0.5 CM

      A bill of account from Richardson Lyons to Lt. Leonard for 12 bottles in the amount of 2 pounds, 2 shilling on July 25, 1814. . Leonard was from the 104th New Brunswick Regiment that was raised in 1803 and sent to Upper Canada where they participated in the battles …

      An agreement for an indentured servant, dated August 1st, 1814 in Kingston, Upper Canada. It states that William [Tosdevine] of Kingston, under his own free will and with the consent of his father Peter [Tosdevine] (also from Kingston), agreed to become an apprentice/servant for Tunis Snook of Kingston. The length …

      A deed between Isaac and Abraham Laing and William Haun of the Township of Humberstone for Lot 9, Front Concession of the Township of Humberstone for 37 pounds, 10 shillings.

      A letter written by James Fortier who was the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper after his War of 1812 Service. He had participated at the Battle of Fort Detroit under Major General Sir Isaac Brock for which he received a medal in 1849. He was also in charge of a gun …

      "Fraktur" Mennonite artwork which celebrates the birth of Abraham Neff. It reads: "In the year of our Lord, December 7, 1802 ". Abraham was 10 years old when Michael Graybiel made the bellows for his father Peter Neff in 1812 to begin the Neff metal-working tradition. Abraham came form a …

      A six page photocopy of a transcript of a Deed granting 25 acres of land in the Township of Humberstone, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara, to Christian Kniseley from King George III, on September 29, 1818. The lot is described as "part of the near of Northern half of …

      This document is a certificate appointing John Dease Servos, Gentleman, as Lieutenant of a Company in the 1st Regiment of Militia in the County of Lincoln and District of Niagara, commanded by Colonel Ralfe Clench, on August 20th, 1810. It is signed by Francis Gore, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada.

      This document is a certificate appointing John Dease Servos, Gentleman, as Ensign of a Company in the 1st Regiment of Militia in the County of Lincoln and District of Niagara, commanded by Colonel Ralfe Clench, on January 2nd, 1809. It is signed by Francis Gore, Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada.

      This document is the appointment of Lewis Smith as Ensign in the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia by Sir Isaac Brock. This document was signed in May 1812; 6 months prior to Brock’s death in the Battle of Queenston Heights. The Lincoln Militia was raised, around the early 1790s, …

      This document is an affidavit regarding the surrender of a lease for land, 1500 acres, on Charlotte River in Otsego County, New York, by John D. Servos. Servos was a Captain in the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia in Niagara during the War of 1812. This document provides insight …

      This is the Muster roll of Captain Jacob A. Ball’s Company of the 1st Regiment of Lincoln Militia, stationed at Fort George, from the 19th to the 30th of June, 1814, inclusive. The roll includes names, rank, period for which payment is due, amount and remarks. The names included on …

      This document is a certification that Capt. John D. Servos served in the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia during the summer and winter of 1812 as well as the summer of 1813. It also provides details of his good service to the country and is signed by Col. Claus …

      This document is a bill of account regarding the estate of the late Capt. [Frey] due to McKean and McEwan from the years 1811 to 1818.

      This unique document is the parole paper of Jacob Ball (probably Junior) who was captured in June 1813. It includes his age, height, complexion, hair, and eye colour. The parole,signed and dated in May 1814, is a declaration that he will not bear arms against the United States during the …

      This is a muster roll, dated June 4th, 1810, for George Lawrence's Company of the 1st Regiment Militia for the County of Lincoln. Names included are: Captain George Lawrence, Lieutenant John Servos, Ensign William Servos, Sergeant Raefe Clench, Sergeant Albert Kerr, Sergeant James Muirhead, Privates: Samuel [Brundsig], [Brundsig] Samuel, Samuel …

      This is the payroll for Captain Servos’ Company of the Lincoln Militia for their services at Fort George in 1814. The names included are: Jacob Lutz, Abram Scott, William Secord, Abraham Collard, Stephen Secord, Matthew Smith, James Bunting, John Cain, John Bissell, Francis Lawrence, George Lawrence Jr., [Batiert M. gurmaw], …