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- The Martial Spirit: A History of the Sedentary Militia and the Six Nations Warriors of the Former Brant County Area 1784-1884This book by Roger Sharpe describes the history of the Sedentary Militia and Six Nations warriors who were active in the area of the County of Brant, primarily focusing on their involvement in the War of 1812 and the Patriot Rebellion of 1837-39. This online edition of the book was …This book by Roger Sharpe describes the history of the Sedentary Militia and Six Nations warriors who were active in the area of the County of Brant, primarily focusing on …County of Brant Public Library
- The Scotland Sun, December 28th, 1893The Scotland Sun once served the community of Scotland, Ontario, in the late 19th century. This issue, volume I number 27, dates from Thursday, December 28th, 1893. It provides a snapshot of notable local events in the community at that time, along with many vintage advertisements that show the businesses …The Scotland Sun once served the community of Scotland, Ontario, in the late 19th century. This issue, volume I number 27, dates from Thursday, December 28th, 1893. It provides a …County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township Cash Book, 1915 - 1930Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township Cash Book, 1898 - 1914Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.County of Brant Public Library
- The Hamlet of WoodburyThis binder contains information on the hamlet of Woodbury, which is located in the former Township of Burford, Ontario. It focuses on relatively recent history, and is arranged around three landmarks: Woodbury Public School Woodbury Church Woodbury General Store In addition to Betty Ames's own writing this binder contains articles …This binder contains information on the hamlet of Woodbury, which is located in the former Township of Burford, Ontario. It focuses on relatively recent history, and is arranged around three …County of Brant Public Library
- Letter from Joseph W. Capron to Horace CapronThis letter was written by Joseph W. Capron from Attleborough to his relative Horace Capron in Paris. He discusses a variety of things about current events there, including the health of his father Otis Capron.This letter was written by Joseph W. Capron from Attleborough to his relative Horace Capron in Paris. He discusses a variety of things about current events there, including the health …County of Brant Public Library
- Paris Junction, Paris Station (1848 - 1900): "The Hey Day of The Steam Era"This 2000 book by Robert Hasler documents the history of the Paris Junction of Paris, Ontario. This was a busy part of town in the 19th century, home to a large number of thriving businesses which depended on the two railroad lines which intersected there. Hasler documents the origins of …This 2000 book by Robert Hasler documents the history of the Paris Junction of Paris, Ontario. This was a busy part of town in the 19th century, home to a …County of Brant Public Library
- The History of the County of BrantThe OCR files were donated by the Brantford Public Library. Their electronic version of the book is linked to on the right.The OCR files were donated by the Brantford Public Library. Their electronic version of the book is linked to on the right.County of Brant Public Library
- Brant County Illustrated [Atlas]"County of Brant" is used to refer to a geographic region rather than the current municipality by the same name. Maps of Brantford are included in this atlas."County of Brant" is used to refer to a geographic region rather than the current municipality by the same name. Maps of Brantford are included in this atlas.County of Brant Public Library
- The Capture of Burford by Mel Robertson, from The Burford AdvanceFrom the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This clipping contains the article The Capture of Burford. It describes historical events in Burford during the War of 1812-1814. The article may not have been …From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This clipping contains the article The …County of Brant Public Library
- Cannon BallThis cannon ball was found in Port Dover after the U.S. Navy entered the port in the War of 1812-1814. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. They can be seen on display at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum in Brantford.This cannon ball was found in Port Dover after the U.S. Navy entered the port in the War of 1812-1814. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from …County of Brant Public Library
- 1812-era Blood Letting InstrumentThe item has the name "T Wanklin" engraved on it; this is presumably the manufacturer.The item has the name "T Wanklin" engraved on it; this is presumably the manufacturer.County of Brant Public Library
- 1812-era FlaskThis small glass flask is of the type that was commonly carried by Canadian and British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. It can be seen on display at the Canadian …This small glass flask is of the type that was commonly carried by Canadian and British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the War of 1812. This artifact …County of Brant Public Library
- 1812-era PipeThis pipe was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. It can be seen on display at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum in …This pipe was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for photography …County of Brant Public Library
- 1812-era Medicinal FlaskThis medicinal flask was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It would have held small amounts of medicine to help soldiers counteract the battlefield illnesses that were common during warfare at that time. It originally …This medicinal flask was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It would have held small …County of Brant Public Library
- 1812-era Soldier's EyeglassesThis set of glasses was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. It can be seen on display at the Canadian Military Heritage …This set of glasses was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This artifact was provided …County of Brant Public Library
- 1812-era Soldier's Tobacco TinThis tobacco tin was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. It can be seen on display at the Canadian Military Heritage Museum …This tobacco tin was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for …County of Brant Public Library
- 1812-era Strike-a-LightThis strike-a-light was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. Striking the U-shaped rod sparks when rubbed against the rock, and would have been used to light tobacco. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard …This strike-a-light was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. Striking the U-shaped rod sparks when …County of Brant Public Library
- 1812-era Gun-flintThis gun-flint was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used to light gunpowder. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. It can be seen on display at …This gun-flint was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used to light gunpowder. …County of Brant Public Library
- 1812-era Brown Bess Musketoon BayonetThis bayonet was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with the famous British "Brown Bess" Land Pattern Musket. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. It can …This bayonet was carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It was used with the famous British …County of Brant Public Library