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- Steamboat Thomas JeffersonIllustration from J. B. Mansfield, ed., History of the Great Lakes. Volume I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1899.Illustration from J. B. Mansfield, ed., History of the Great Lakes. Volume I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1899.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Steamer Caroline, burned and sent over Niagara Falls in 1837.Illustration from J. B. Mansfield, ed., History of the Great Lakes. Volume I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1899.Illustration from J. B. Mansfield, ed., History of the Great Lakes. Volume I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1899.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Thunder Cape, Lake SuperiorWatercolour over graphite, on wove paperWatercolour over graphite, on wove paperAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Lake SuperiorWatercolour over graphite, on wove paperWatercolour over graphite, on wove paperAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History
- Wrecking of the Walk-in-the-Water, November 1, 1821Illustration from J. B. Mansfield, ed., History of the Great Lakes. Volume I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1899.Illustration from J. B. Mansfield, ed., History of the Great Lakes. Volume I, Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1899.Maritime History of the Great Lakes
- Victoria Hall CobourgVictoria Hall Cobourg Source: The Cobourg World, August 18, 1899 Acquired: January 2008Victoria Hall Cobourg Source: The Cobourg World, August 18, 1899 Acquired: January 2008Cobourg Public Library
- Cree, Alexanderappeared in Acton Free Press, 5 Jan 1899, p. 2 BALLINAFAD. One of those sad events which never fail to bring sorrow and grief to those most closely connected, and which, throughout the entire community, always awakens deep and earnest feelings of sympathy for the afflicted ones, occurred on Monday of last week. On that ...appeared in Acton Free Press, 5 Jan 1899, p. 2 BALLINAFAD. One of those sad events which never fail to bring sorrow and grief to those most closely connected, and which, throughout the entire community, always awakens deep and earnest …Halton Hills Public Library
- Sharp, Annieappeared in Acton Free Press, 5 Jan 1899, p. 3 Sudden Illness and Death. A very distressing fatal illness culminated on Sunday evening, by which Mrs. Alex. Sharp, sr., was bereaved of her eldest daughter Annie, after four or five days' illness. Miss Sharp came home from Toronto, where she held a situation, a couple of weeks ago, to spend …appeared in Acton Free Press, 5 Jan 1899, p. 3 Sudden Illness and Death. A very distressing fatal illness culminated on Sunday evening, by which Mrs. Alex. Sharp, sr., was bereaved of her eldest daughter Annie, after four or five …Halton Hills Public Library
- Kenney, Mrs. John, Sr.appeared in Acton Free Press, 12 Jan 1899, p. 3 Death Separates After Half a Century. For more than fifty-one years ex-Councillor and Mrs. John Kenney, sr., travelled through life together. Their pathway was not always strewn with roses but they have enjoyed many comforts and for years have had the satisfaction of seeing the various members ...appeared in Acton Free Press, 12 Jan 1899, p. 3 Death Separates After Half a Century. For more than fifty-one years ex-Councillor and Mrs. John Kenney, sr., travelled through life together. Their pathway was not always strewn with roses but …Halton Hills Public Library
- Brown, W. P., Mr.appeared in Acton Free Press, 26 Jan 1899, p. 3 A GOOD MAN IS GONE. In the Prime of Life W. P. Brown is Called to His Reward. Acton mourns to-day the death of one of her most worthy sons, in the person of Mr. W. P. Brown, who about ten years ago removed to Toronto. Almost a week before …appeared in Acton Free Press, 26 Jan 1899, p. 3 A GOOD MAN IS GONE. In the Prime of Life W. P. Brown is Called to His Reward. Acton mourns to-day the death of one of her most worthy sons, …Halton Hills Public Library
- Allan, Josephappeared in Acton Free Press, 2 Feb 1899, p. 3 The Late Joseph Allan, Erin. An early resident of this section died last Wednesday in the person of Joseph Allan, who has been a familiar figure in Acton and vicinity for over half a century. Mr. Allan was a native of the County Tyrone, Ireland, and when but a lad …appeared in Acton Free Press, 2 Feb 1899, p. 3 The Late Joseph Allan, Erin. An early resident of this section died last Wednesday in the person of Joseph Allan, who has been a familiar figure in Acton and vicinity …Halton Hills Public Library
- Smyth, W. T., Mrs. (née CarrieMoore)appeared in Acton Free Press, 2 Feb 1899, p. 3 A Happy Home Sadly Bereaved. When Mr. W. T. Smyth bid an affectionate farewell to his devoted wife and family New Year's week as he left on his annual trip to the Pacific coast, as representative of W. H. Storey & Son, he little thought he should never look upon …appeared in Acton Free Press, 2 Feb 1899, p. 3 A Happy Home Sadly Bereaved. When Mr. W. T. Smyth bid an affectionate farewell to his devoted wife and family New Year's week as he left on his annual trip …Halton Hills Public Library
- Hass, Otto C.appeared in Acton Free Press, 2 Feb 1899, p. 3 Fatal Accident for a Former Resident. From the Canadian Shoe and Leather Journal we learn that a frightful fatal accident befell Mr. Otto C. Hass, who resided in Acton for several years and was employed by the Acton Tanning Co. The Journal says: "The life of Mr. Otto C. Hass, …appeared in Acton Free Press, 2 Feb 1899, p. 3 Fatal Accident for a Former Resident. From the Canadian Shoe and Leather Journal we learn that a frightful fatal accident befell Mr. Otto C. Hass, who resided in Acton for …Halton Hills Public Library
- Ismond, William H.appeared in Acton Free Press, 2 Feb 1899, p. 3 Another Pioneer Called to Rest. William H. Ismond, whose face has been familiar on Acton's streets for more than fifty years has been gathered to his fathers. For some months he has been in poor health and gradually failed until death came on Saturday morning. Mr. Ismond was born of …appeared in Acton Free Press, 2 Feb 1899, p. 3 Another Pioneer Called to Rest. William H. Ismond, whose face has been familiar on Acton's streets for more than fifty years has been gathered to his fathers. For some months …Halton Hills Public Library
- Grant, Alex. Esq.appeared in Acton Free Press, 9 Feb 1899, p. 3 DEATH OF ALEX. GRANT, ESQ. Who Was for Over Sixty Years a Respected Resident of Acton. The pioneers of Acton and vicinity are being rapidly called to rest, and to-day Acton mourns the demise of her longest continuous resident in the person of Alexander Grant, Esq., who ...appeared in Acton Free Press, 9 Feb 1899, p. 3 DEATH OF ALEX. GRANT, ESQ. Who Was for Over Sixty Years a Respected Resident of Acton. The pioneers of Acton and vicinity are being rapidly called to rest, and to-day …Halton Hills Public Library
- Crewson, Bertappeared in Acton Free Press, 16 Feb 1899, p. 2 CREWSONS CORNERS. Master Bert Crewson, fourth son of Mr. M.Crewson, died at his father's home here on Monday evening. The deceased has been a sufferer for the past fifteen months and at times he suffered excruciating pain. He underwent an operation in the Guelph General ...appeared in Acton Free Press, 16 Feb 1899, p. 2 CREWSONS CORNERS. Master Bert Crewson, fourth son of Mr. M.Crewson, died at his father's home here on Monday evening. The deceased has been a sufferer for the past fifteen months …Halton Hills Public Library
- Akins, Robert, Mrs. (née Watson)appeared in Acton Free Press, 16 Feb 1899, p. 2 NASSAGAWEYA. The home of Mr. Robert Akins was thrown into the saddest grief owing to the death on Sunday morning of Mrs. Akins after less than a week's illness. This sudden removal of the wife and mother is keenly felt and loving hearts mourn their loss. Mr. and Mrs. Akins …appeared in Acton Free Press, 16 Feb 1899, p. 2 NASSAGAWEYA. The home of Mr. Robert Akins was thrown into the saddest grief owing to the death on Sunday morning of Mrs. Akins after less than a week's illness. This …Halton Hills Public Library
- Brown, Hugh, Mrs. (née Flynn)appeared in Acton Free Press, 16 Feb 1899, p. 3 - Mrs. Hugh Brown, nee Flynn, died on the 24th ult. and was buried in the Greenwood cemetery, Burlington, on Wednesday. - Milton Standard. Mrs. Brown will be remembered by old residents of this section. With her husband she resided for a number of years on the farm now occupied …appeared in Acton Free Press, 16 Feb 1899, p. 3 - Mrs. Hugh Brown, nee Flynn, died on the 24th ult. and was buried in the Greenwood cemetery, Burlington, on Wednesday. - Milton Standard. Mrs. Brown will be remembered by …Halton Hills Public Library
- Cook, Maggieappeared in Acton Free Press, 23 Feb 1899, p. 3 The Sudden Death of Miss Maggie Cook. Rev. R. B. Cook returned from the funeral of his grand-daughter at Palermo on Thursday evening. Her death was very sudden. She was never very robust in health, but was going about as usual the day before, and retired at her usual hour. …appeared in Acton Free Press, 23 Feb 1899, p. 3 The Sudden Death of Miss Maggie Cook. Rev. R. B. Cook returned from the funeral of his grand-daughter at Palermo on Thursday evening. Her death was very sudden. She was …Halton Hills Public Library
- Darby, Robert B., Mrs.appeared in Acton Free Press, 23 Feb 1899, p. 3 NASSAGAWEYA It is our sad duty to record the death of Mrs. Robert Darby, of Darbyville, who died on Saturday morning, 11th inst., at a good old age. Deceased took the grippe and bronchitis, which were the cause of death. The funeral took place on the following Monday to the …appeared in Acton Free Press, 23 Feb 1899, p. 3 NASSAGAWEYA It is our sad duty to record the death of Mrs. Robert Darby, of Darbyville, who died on Saturday morning, 11th inst., at a good old age. Deceased took …Halton Hills Public Library