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Geographic Location: Paris- Groups: Paris Museum and Historical Society
- Groups: Penmans Imported Help Documents
- Decade: 1870-1879
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- Lithograph View of the Lower Town, c. 1870s
This lithograph, based on a painting by "Rev. M. A. F.," depicts the downtown area of Paris as it existed in the 1870s along with the Grand River and its bridges. It was originally published in the October 26, 1872 edition of the Canadian Illustrated News. Some time later, a … This lithograph, based on a painting by "Rev. M. A. F.," depicts the downtown area of Paris as it existed in the 1870s along with the Grand River and its … - Colourized Lithograph View of the Lower Town, c. 1870s
This lithograph, based on a painting by "Rev. M. A. F.," depicts the downtown area of Paris as it existed in the 1870s along with the Grand River and its bridges. It was originally published in the October 26, 1872 edition of the Canadian Illustrated News. This copy is one … This lithograph, based on a painting by "Rev. M. A. F.," depicts the downtown area of Paris as it existed in the 1870s along with the Grand River and its … - Letter from Hiram Capron to the Rural New Yorker about Rattlesnakes
This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an earlier letter in which a correspondent claimed that rattlesnakes carry venom sacs underneath their tongues. He explains how he had … This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an … - Meeting of Paris Town Council, 1879
This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird and the police constable, to the right holding hat. This image was printed on the tenth page of photographs in … This photograph depicts an 1879 meeting of the Paris town council, which at the time met at the Church street town hall. Among the figures depicted are mayor A.H. Baird … - Norman Hamilton Account Book, 1850-1874
The original ledger contained 83 blank pages between images 155 and 239, which have been omitted in this online edition. The original ledger contained 83 blank pages between images 155 and 239, which have been omitted in this online edition. - Auction Booklet for Sale of Hiram Capron’s Estate
The decree leading to this auction was made in January, 1878, and the booklet may have been prepared then. The auction took place on April 23rd, 1878, while Jones’s handwriting marks his copy as having being filed in May, 1878. The decree leading to this auction was made in January, 1878, and the booklet may have been prepared then. The auction took place on April 23rd, 1878, while Jones’s handwriting … - Letter From Hiram Capron Protesting the Lack of a Wagon Road
In this 1870 letter from Hiram Capron to the mayor and Corporation of Paris, he states that he has given to the tax assessor an account of his lands, but that he will neither pay taxes nor allow any of his tenants to pay taxes on these lands until a … In this 1870 letter from Hiram Capron to the mayor and Corporation of Paris, he states that he has given to the tax assessor an account of his lands, but … - Assessment of Capron Estate, 1870
This 1870 assessment of Hiram Capron’s lands lists all of the land he owned at that time, by location, and the dollar value of each lot. This assessment may be a copy of the tax assessment referred to in a letter contained in 1999.0405.01, also included in this collection. A … This 1870 assessment of Hiram Capron’s lands lists all of the land he owned at that time, by location, and the dollar value of each lot. This assessment may be … - Letter From Hiram Capron to his Son-in-Law, J.A. Brown, Concerning Debt
This stern 1871 letter from Hiram Capron demands from his son-in-law J.A. Brown the $200 he is owed, and proposes several ways that money can be repaid while telling him he “must study economy.” He also provides advice to Mr. Brown on raising his children so they can “make men … This stern 1871 letter from Hiram Capron demands from his son-in-law J.A. Brown the $200 he is owed, and proposes several ways that money can be repaid while telling him … - Death of Hiram Capron, Esq.
Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, which dates it and the other articles from the same newspaper as having been written in 1873 or later. The … Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, … - Probate of Last Will and Testament of Hiram Capron
This copy contains dated, typewritten records of receipt by two registrars, which document that it was received in the Registry Office of the County of Oxford in 1873 and in Toronto in 1893, as well as a handwritten note from a third registrar, 1879, noting that this copy was used … This copy contains dated, typewritten records of receipt by two registrars, which document that it was received in the Registry Office of the County of Oxford in 1873 and in … - Paris Fire Brigade Steamer, 1878
This photograph shows the Paris fire brigade's steam-powered fire engine in 1878. This was the first mechanical water-pumping engine used in Paris, and was the subject of some great interest when it was first purchased in 1877. This image was printed on page 123 of At the Forks of the … This photograph shows the Paris fire brigade's steam-powered fire engine in 1878. This was the first mechanical water-pumping engine used in Paris, and was the subject of some great interest … - Land Agreement between Executors of Hiram Capron's Estate and John Penman
This deed documents the sale of some of Hiram Capron's land by his estate to John Penman in 1876. The land sold was a portion of lot 31 near Penman's dam on the Nith River, in addition to a right of way to this land, in exchange for $2000. The … This deed documents the sale of some of Hiram Capron's land by his estate to John Penman in 1876. The land sold was a portion of lot 31 near Penman's … - View of Lower Town, Paris, 1876
The copy of the photograph digitized was extremely blurred. The copy presented here has been enhanced for additional sharpness and detail. The copy of the photograph digitized was extremely blurred. The copy presented here has been enhanced for additional sharpness and detail. - Indenture Concerning the Chancery Sales of Hiram Capron's Properties
This indenture documents the finalization of the sales of the properties which had belonged to Hiram Capron at his death. His will had specified land to be left to his wife, certain daughters and Banfield; however, other children were not accounted for, and many of his lands were not explicitly … This indenture documents the finalization of the sales of the properties which had belonged to Hiram Capron at his death. His will had specified land to be left to his … - Hiram Capron's Collected Memorandums
This collection of miscellaneous memos by Hiram Capron contains notes on a wide variety of topics. These include the weather (the summer's rain and extraordinary winter colds), farm tasks, finances, and farm advice copied down from the Rural New Yorker. This collection of miscellaneous memos by Hiram Capron contains notes on a wide variety of topics. These include the weather (the summer's rain and extraordinary winter colds), farm tasks, finances, …
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