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- Letter to George Foster and Sons from Richard F. MeredithGeorge Foster and Sons was a Wholesale Grocery business initially located at 143 Colborne Street before relocating to a larger building at 251 Colborne Street on the historic South Side of Brantford.George Foster and Sons was a Wholesale Grocery business initially located at 143 Colborne Street before relocating to a larger building at 251 Colborne Street on the historic South Side …
- Receipt from The People`s Market, Thessalon, 1961Some of the items purchased were 5 loaves of bread at .20 cents each, a 25 lb bag of flour for $2.19, 1 box of Corn Flakes for .36 cents and other items. This receipt can be found in the Tweedsmuir History created by the Nesterville Women's Institute.Some of the items purchased were 5 loaves of bread at .20 cents each, a 25 lb bag of flour for $2.19, 1 box of Corn Flakes for .36 cents …Thessalon Union Public Library
- 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, …
- 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 …
- Honour Roll: Members of St Lawrence' s Parish, Deux Rivières, Who Enlisted with Canada's Fighting ForcesThe Head, Clara and Maria Veterans Project is seeking photographs of the following veterans: Beaudry, Arthur; Cotnam, Gerald; Dunlop, Edward; Kitts, Gerald; Kitts, Roy; Ladourceur, Elmer; LeClair, Harold; LeClair, Herbert; McConnell, Alex; McConnell, David; McConnell, John; Turcotte, Edward.The Head, Clara and Maria Veterans Project is seeking photographs of the following veterans: Beaudry, Arthur; Cotnam, Gerald; Dunlop, Edward; Kitts, Gerald; Kitts, Roy; Ladourceur, Elmer; LeClair, Harold; LeClair, Herbert; …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library
- 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.
- Proclamation, Upper Canada by Sir Isaac Brock- 1812The document, dated February 24th, 1812, was created in regards to the coming war against the United States, which came approximately 4 months later.The document, dated February 24th, 1812, was created in regards to the coming war against the United States, which came approximately 4 months later.
- Bill of Account from Ezekiel Cudney to Mrs. Mathews- 1811A bill of account from Ezekiel Cudney to Mrs. Mathews for labour and sewing between January 1808 and 1811. This document provides insight into the domestic lives of individuals around the time of the War of 1812.A bill of account from Ezekiel Cudney to Mrs. Mathews for labour and sewing between January 1808 and 1811. This document provides insight into the domestic lives of individuals around …
- Indentured Servant Agreement between William [Tosdevine] and Tunis Snook- Kingston, 1814An 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 …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 …
- Mortgage Document between George F. Birley and William R. Baker, Paris, 1887This 1887 document mortgages a plot of land held by George F. and Emma Birley for $2600 from William R. Baker, the mortgagee. The lot mortgaged is lots number 5 and 6 in the north side of Capron Street in Paris.This 1887 document mortgages a plot of land held by George F. and Emma Birley for $2600 from William R. Baker, the mortgagee. The lot mortgaged is lots number 5 …County of Brant Public Library
- Land Grant to William Lundy- 1805The lands grant to William Lundy, a Quaker of the Township of Stamford, County of Lincoln in the District of Niagara for 150 acres; Lot 140 and the west half of Lot 141. This property abutted with Joanna Silverthorn, who is possibly an in-law to William Lundy. During the War …The lands grant to William Lundy, a Quaker of the Township of Stamford, County of Lincoln in the District of Niagara for 150 acres; Lot 140 and the west half …
- Military Commission- Donald McDonnell, Esq. 1812Donald McDonnell was appointed to Captain in the Second Regiment of the Glengarry Militia by Sir Isaac Brock. There is also a red wax seal in the upper left corner. Size: (Framed) 45 x 34.6 cmDonald McDonnell was appointed to Captain in the Second Regiment of the Glengarry Militia by Sir Isaac Brock. There is also a red wax seal in the upper left corner. …
- Penmans Imported Help MemosThese two memos were created by the Penmans Limited clothing company pertaining to its immigrant workers. Through much of the 20th century, Penmans solicited employees in parts of England and Canada and aided them in immigrating to Canada to work at the Paris mills. While Penmans would pay for their …These two memos were created by the Penmans Limited clothing company pertaining to its immigrant workers. Through much of the 20th century, Penmans solicited employees in parts of England and …
- Land Indenture between John Bray and the Department of Indian Affairs, 1848This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.This item was digitized on November 14th, 2009, during a Digitization Days event at the Paris Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.County of Brant Public Library
- Receipt from the Cobourg and Peterborough Railroad to Henry Fowlds"Cobourg & Peterborough Railway Company. Harwood Station, 20 November 1860. Received from Mr. Henry Fowlds in apparent good order, to be delivered at Cobourg subject to the Regulations established by Tariff. 220 bags flour and forwarded to Alex Pratt, Cobourg."..."Cobourg & Peterborough Railway Company. Harwood Station, 20 November 1860. Received from Mr. Henry Fowlds in apparent good order, to be delivered at Cobourg subject to the Regulations established by …Cobourg Public Library
- Church Being RushedSt. Luke’s Anglican Church, Palermo, built 1845, is now being raised and a foundation will be built under it. Surrounding it is a quaint country churchyard in which tombstones bear the names of pioneer families of Palermo, sheltered by pine trees whose bare roots reach out like gnarled hands.St. Luke’s Anglican Church, Palermo, built 1845, is now being raised and a foundation will be built under it. Surrounding it is a quaint country churchyard in which tombstones bear …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Official Opening of Thomas A. Blakelock High SchoolOfficial Opening of Thomas A. Blakelock High School, Thursday, Mar. 27, 1958. Thomas A. Blakelock Two feet of snow and biting wind greeted a Yorkshire lad of twenty-two when he stepped off the train in Toronto on a March day in 1906. Equipped with a kit of carpenter’s tools, ninety …Official Opening of Thomas A. Blakelock High School, Thursday, Mar. 27, 1958. Thomas A. Blakelock Two feet of snow and biting wind greeted a Yorkshire lad of twenty-two when he …Trafalgar Township Historical Society
- Land agreement with Great Western Railroad CompanyThis agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to allow for the construction of a depot, and agreed to construct a wooden fence along the length of this track. …This agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to …
- HMCS Oakville K178, Flower Class, Short Fo'c's'le Corvette - page 1 of 3Information bulletin on HMCS Oakville sinking U-94 - source unknownInformation bulletin on HMCS Oakville sinking U-94 - source unknownOakville Museum
- Corvette Oakville, story of the U-94 encounterDescription of HMCS Oakville's action in the Caribbean, August 28, 1942.Description of HMCS Oakville's action in the Caribbean, August 28, 1942.Oakville Museum