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- Niagara District Court House. Heritage easement agreement.In 1978, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake designated the courthouse under the Ontario Heritage Act and, in 1980, the building was designated a National Historic Site. In 1988, the Ontario Heritage Trust secured a heritage easement on the building.In 1978, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake designated the courthouse under the Ontario Heritage Act and, in 1980, the building was designated a National Historic Site. In 1988, the Ontario Heritage …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Miss Rye's children and the Ontario press, 1875MARIA SUSAN RYE (1829-1903) Between 1869 and 1896 Rye's agency brought 3,623 female children to the dominion, a large proportion of them wards of the English poor-law unions which sponsored their emigration, and placed them from the reception centre Rye operated in a converted court-house and jail at Niagara (Niagara-on-the-Lake), …MARIA SUSAN RYE (1829-1903) Between 1869 and 1896 Rye's agency brought 3,623 female children to the dominion, a large proportion of them wards of the English poor-law unions which sponsored …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- The Court House Theatre. The beginnings of the Shaw Festival.A three-ring binder with collection of official documents, letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and assorted other papers, related to beginnings of the Court House Theatre and Shaw Festival in the old Courthouse in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Compiled by the Shaw Festival Theatre Library. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Page 1 : The Court House Theatre …A three-ring binder with collection of official documents, letters, photographs, newspaper clippings, and assorted other papers, related to beginnings of the Court House Theatre and Shaw Festival in the old …Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library
- Receipt of Payment for War Loss Claims- John D. ServosA receipt for John D. Servos acknowledging the payment of 58 pounds, 17 shillings and 7 pence, or one third of his losses incurred during the war of 1812, from John Henry Dunn, Esq, his Majesty's Receiver General for the Province of Upper Canada. As the Receiver General, Dunn was …A receipt for John D. Servos acknowledging the payment of 58 pounds, 17 shillings and 7 pence, or one third of his losses incurred during the war of 1812, from …
- Land Indenture between Jacob A. Ball and Peter Ball- August 13, 1818An indenture for the Town of Niagara, dated August 13, 1818, between Jacob A. Ball and Peter Ball, Esquire for one acre of land for 25 pounds 10 shillings.. At the bottom are the signatures of Adam Ball (witness), William M. Ball (witness) and those of Jacob Ball and Peter …An indenture for the Town of Niagara, dated August 13, 1818, between Jacob A. Ball and Peter Ball, Esquire for one acre of land for 25 pounds 10 shillings.. At …
- Niagara Public Library Records 1800-1820Blank pages have not been digitized and, as a result, there are "missing" page numbers in this entry. Size: 21.4 X 34.5 cmBlank pages have not been digitized and, as a result, there are "missing" page numbers in this entry. Size: 21.4 X 34.5 cm
- Letter from John Clark at Fort George to Major Ten Broeck of the 4th Lincoln MilitiaA letter from John Clark at Fort George to Major Ten Broeck of the 4th Lincoln Militia, which states that there is an accompanying letter with the Militia D Order. This is 3 weeks before the Battle of Fort George. It is scripted in ink on writing paper with water …A letter from John Clark at Fort George to Major Ten Broeck of the 4th Lincoln Militia, which states that there is an accompanying letter with the Militia D Order. …
- Military Commission- John Dease Servos, 1810This 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 Lieutenant of a Company in the 1st Regiment of Militia in the County of Lincoln and District of Niagara, …
- Military Commission- John Dease Servos, 1809This 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 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, …
- Military Commission- Lewis Smith, 1812This 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 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 …
- Lease of Land Affidavit- John D.Servos c. 1810This 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 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 …
- Muster roll of Captain Jacob A. Ball’s Company of the 1st Regiment of Lincoln Militia, 1814This 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 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, …
- Affidavit Certifying that Capt. John D. Servos served in the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia, 1820This 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 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 …
- Bill of Account- Estate of Capt. [Frey], 1818This 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 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.
- Parole Paper of Jacob Ball from the US Army, 1814This 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 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 …
- Muster Roll for George Lawrence's Company of the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia, June 4th, 1810,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 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 …
- Pay Roll for Captain Servos’ Company of the Lincoln Militia- 1814This 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], …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, …
- Muster Roll of Captain John D. Servos' Company of the First Lincoln Regiment Militia- December 22, 1812This document is a list of members of Captain John D. Servos' company of the First Lincoln Regiment Militia. It lists each soldier's name, and sometimes age, present or absent during roll call on December 22, 1812. This regiment is known to have participated in the Battle of Queenston Heights …This document is a list of members of Captain John D. Servos' company of the First Lincoln Regiment Militia. It lists each soldier's name, and sometimes age, present or absent …
- Arbitration decision by Thomas Merrit, Sheriff of the District of Niagara, and Thomas Dickson Concerning a dispute Between Isaac Swayze and John McFarland- December 31, 1811This document consists of an arbitration decision by Thomas Merrit, Sheriff of the District of Niagara, and Thomas Dickson concerning a dispute between Isaac Swayze and John McFarland. The document, dated December 31, 1811, refers to McFarland's Brickyard and explains how he must pay Swayze 55 pounds, 2 shilling and …This document consists of an arbitration decision by Thomas Merrit, Sheriff of the District of Niagara, and Thomas Dickson concerning a dispute between Isaac Swayze and John McFarland. The document, …
- A Correct Statement of Losses Sustained by Isaac Swayze- June 10, 1813This name of Colonel Willocks is mentioned. This may be Joseph Willcocks.This name of Colonel Willocks is mentioned. This may be Joseph Willcocks.