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- Captain Robert WilsonOriginal Image ReprintOriginal Image ReprintOakville Historical Society
- Great -great - grandmother Millar, ca 1850Probably the Edinburgh grandmother of Jane Amelia Millar (1849 - 1904), who was born in Edinburgh and in 1869 married Isaac A. Whatmough (1842 - 1911). Jane's widowed mother had married a Mr Vair before emigrating to Canada, where they were friends of the parents of Henrietta Dougherty, who married …Probably the Edinburgh grandmother of Jane Amelia Millar (1849 - 1904), who was born in Edinburgh and in 1869 married Isaac A. Whatmough (1842 - 1911). Jane's widowed mother had …Burlington Historical Society
- Robert Bell, shoemaker, ca 1850Robert Bell (ca 1803 - 1875) married Elizabeth Brown in Derbyshire in 1843, was a shoemaker in Montreal in 1850, settled in 1852 as a shoemaker in Hamilton. There his son William married Edith Hodge, the daughter of the gunsmith in a neighbouring shop. By 1857 Robert was a shoemaker …Robert Bell (ca 1803 - 1875) married Elizabeth Brown in Derbyshire in 1843, was a shoemaker in Montreal in 1850, settled in 1852 as a shoemaker in Hamilton. There his …Burlington Historical Society
- Milwaukee Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI), 15 Jan, 1850This excellent List was provided by Robert Jaeck, Racine, Wis.This excellent List was provided by Robert Jaeck, Racine, Wis.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 9, 1850, page 1To be more prosaic, the 1052 t. sidewheeler OCEAN (later US#53063) was built by E. B. Ward at Newport (now Marine City, Michigan) in 1850. Perhaps she was not as successful as the poem hopes, as she was rebuilt to a barge after only 12 years of service, and grounded …To be more prosaic, the 1052 t. sidewheeler OCEAN (later US#53063) was built by E. B. Ward at Newport (now Marine City, Michigan) in 1850. Perhaps she was not as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Sat., Dec. 7, 1850* Probably a typo - the skipper of the TROY at this time was the famous David P. Dobbins, who was also part owner of the boat.* Probably a typo - the skipper of the TROY at this time was the famous David P. Dobbins, who was also part owner of the boat.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Democratic Free Press (Detroit, MI), June 9, 1850, page 1To be more prosaic, the 1052 t. sidewheeler OCEAN (later US#53063) was built by E. B. Ward at Newport (now Marine City, Michigan) in 1850. Perhaps she was not as successful as the poem hopes, as she was rebuilt to a barge after only 12 years of service, and grounded …To be more prosaic, the 1052 t. sidewheeler OCEAN (later US#53063) was built by E. B. Ward at Newport (now Marine City, Michigan) in 1850. Perhaps she was not as …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Rochester American (Rochester, NY), Friday, Jan. 18, 1850Steamboat Collision on Seneca Lake Yesterday morning about 5 o'clock the Richard Stevens and the Canadasaga, two steamers plying between Geneva and Jefferson in connection with the Chemung Rail road, came in collision at Dresden, 12 miles south of Geneva, and the latter was so much ...Steamboat Collision on Seneca Lake Yesterday morning about 5 o'clock the Richard Stevens and the Canadasaga, two steamers plying between Geneva and Jefferson in connection with the Chemung Rail road, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Detroit Free Press (Detroit, MI), Oct 15, 1850Thunder Bay Island, Oct. 9, 1850 Messrs. Editors of the Free Press. Gents: With much regret, I have to inform you of the total loss of the steamer Benj. Franklin, at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, on the shoal on the southeast point of the Island. Passengers, officers and ...Thunder Bay Island, Oct. 9, 1850 Messrs. Editors of the Free Press. Gents: With much regret, I have to inform you of the total loss of the steamer Benj. Franklin, …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 25, 1850Our Canadian neighbors sometimes are annoyed at the activity on this side of the lake among business men, when compared with the quiet way things are usually done on their side. The editor of the Kingston Whig , made a running visit ...Our Canadian neighbors sometimes are annoyed at the activity on this side of the lake among business men, when compared with the quiet way things are usually done on their …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., April 22, 1850Quite An Exciting Affair. - Two loaded Canal Boats broke from their moorings yesterday morning, and were carried by the rapid rate of the current past the Piers into the lake. There were five men on board each boat, but it was impossible for them to do anything but to …Quite An Exciting Affair. - Two loaded Canal Boats broke from their moorings yesterday morning, and were carried by the rapid rate of the current past the Piers into the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Tues., April 22, 1850Severe Thunder Storm. - A brisk and brilliant April shower came off early yesterday morning. The wind was in the South and for successive hours the rain, at intervals, fell in profusion. The lightning was very vivid, but the thunder was truly sublime. The PropellerSevere Thunder Storm. - A brisk and brilliant April shower came off early yesterday morning. The wind was in the South and for successive hours the rain, at intervals, fell …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 29, 1850
Moving Vessels Over Land. - The Lake Superior Journal of the 15th thus de the movements of a Propeller. It says: The Propeller Manhattan is fairly underway on her land trip ...Moving Vessels Over Land. - The Lake Superior Journal of the 15th thus de the movements of a Propeller. It says: The Propeller Manhattan is fairly underway on her land …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Sat., June 8, 1850
Salt from Turk's Island . - Yesterday there was an entire boat load of Turk's island salt unloading at Doolittle & Mollison 's dock, to be shipped forSalt from Turk's Island . - Yesterday there was an entire boat load of Turk's island salt unloading at Doolittle & Mollison 's dock, to be shipped forMaritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), Wed., Oct. 2, 1850
The Gale of Saturday, on Lake Ontario , was the severest of the season, to the violence of which, a large number of vessels were exposed. We have heard of no serious disaster except the melancholy loss of the schoonerThe Gale of Saturday, on Lake Ontario , was the severest of the season, to the violence of which, a large number of vessels were exposed. We have heard of …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Palladium (Oswego, NY), Sept. 25, 1850
City Ship Chandlery Establishment First Street, East Oswego By W. S. Malcolm. RIGGING OF ALL KINDS Hambroline, Murline, Twine and Palms, Needles, Spunyarn, ...City Ship Chandlery Establishment First Street, East Oswego By W. S. Malcolm. RIGGING OF ALL KINDS Hambroline, Murline, Twine and Palms, Needles, Spunyarn, ...Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 8, 1850
Storage of Grain. - The facilities which this city possess for the reception and storage of grain, are not surpassed, if equalled anywhere. Some of the grain warehouses are enormous and the most ingenious machinery is used in taking grain directly ...Storage of Grain. - The facilities which this city possess for the reception and storage of grain, are not surpassed, if equalled anywhere. Some of the grain warehouses are enormous …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Daily Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 5, 1850
Life in a Canal Boat People who have commodious houses and the comforts of life, are often distressed, perchance, because their rooms are small and their houses contracted. They should see how some tidy house-wives live in canal boats, and how they manage to get along, "keep ...Life in a Canal Boat People who have commodious houses and the comforts of life, are often distressed, perchance, because their rooms are small and their houses contracted. They should …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 9, 1850
Business On The Docks. - The harbor is crowded with Steamers, Propellers and Canal Boats. They come in from New York, Troy, and from Albany, by Canal, and from the Upper Lakes, and the Canadian ports, by lake, on the North and on the West. The docks are crowded with …Business On The Docks. - The harbor is crowded with Steamers, Propellers and Canal Boats. They come in from New York, Troy, and from Albany, by Canal, and from the …Maritime History of the Great Lakes- Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), June 5, 1850
The Horse Boat is almost ready to get up steam for Sodus Bay. Old sorrel is having an extra peck of oats, and his iron-gray yoke-fellow will have additional cat-feed prior to the first experimental trip. Would it not be well to have the inspector of boilers take a look …The Horse Boat is almost ready to get up steam for Sodus Bay. Old sorrel is having an extra peck of oats, and his iron-gray yoke-fellow will have additional cat-feed …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Oswego Commercial Times (Oswego, NY), May 29, 1850