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- Head Township ca.1859
Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different range. The instruments were calibrated against a distance measured with a surveyors chain (also known as Gunter’s chain). One chain … Early surveyors, like William E. Logan, used Rochon micrometer telescopes and targets (disk on a calibrated pole) to measure distance. Each microscope had a different calibration and therefore a different …Head, Clara and Maria Public Library - Fraternal Societies in Canada
A virtual exhibit to portray the increasing popularity of service clubs such as the Kiwanis and the Rotary Club and recreational facilities since the mid twentieth century has coincided with a decline in the overall popularity of fraternal societies. Fraternal societies draw members at a slower rate than in previous … A virtual exhibit to portray the increasing popularity of service clubs such as the Kiwanis and the Rotary Club and recreational facilities since the mid twentieth century has coincided with …Toronto Public Library - Henry Warren Annes, c.1859
Henry Warren Annes, the eldest son of Ezra Annes, was born at Whitby in 1824 and lived at the south west corner of Dundas Street and Frances Street. He served on the Town Council of Whitby in 1882-1883 and in 1885. He died at Whitby on January 15, 1886, and … Henry Warren Annes, the eldest son of Ezra Annes, was born at Whitby in 1824 and lived at the south west corner of Dundas Street and Frances Street. He served …Whitby Public Library - Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warren Annes, c.1859
Henry Warren Annes (1824-1886), the eldest son of Ezra Annes, was born at Whitby in 1824 and lived at the south west corner of Dundas Street and Frances Street. He married Charlotte Frances Howard at Whitby on January 26, 1859. This photograph may have been taken at that time. He … Henry Warren Annes (1824-1886), the eldest son of Ezra Annes, was born at Whitby in 1824 and lived at the south west corner of Dundas Street and Frances Street. He …Whitby Public Library - Reverend Vincent Philip Mayerhoffer, c. 1859
Reverend Vincent Philip Mayerhoffer was born in the city of Rabb, Hungary, on January 22, 1784. When his father died when he was 11 he went to work as a grocer's apprentice. He was a Roman Catholic and entered the Order of St. Francis at the age of 19. At … Reverend Vincent Philip Mayerhoffer was born in the city of Rabb, Hungary, on January 22, 1784. When his father died when he was 11 he went to work as a …Whitby Public Library - Hangman's rope
Dr. William King of Brighton was convicted of murdering his wife, Sarah Anne by poisoning her with arsenic. He was hanged on June 9, 1859 at the courhouse where the Golden Plough now stands. Dr. William King of Brighton was convicted of murdering his wife, Sarah Anne by poisoning her with arsenic. He was hanged on June 9, 1859 at the courhouse where the …Cobourg Public Library - Trial of Dr. William H. King
Dr. William King was the only criminal to be executed in Northumberland and was a well-known doctor of Brighton. He became infatuated with Melinda Vandervoort and began to feed his wife small doses of arsenic. After a hard-fought trial he was convicted of murder and on June 9, 1859 he … Dr. William King was the only criminal to be executed in Northumberland and was a well-known doctor of Brighton. He became infatuated with Melinda Vandervoort and began to feed his …Cobourg Public Library - Cover of historical booklet on the King murder case
Dr. William King was the only criminal to be executed in Northumberland and was a well-known doctor of Brighton. He became infatuated with Melinda Vandervoort and began to feed his wife small doses of arsenic. After a hard-fought trial he was convicted of murder and on June 9, 1959 he … Dr. William King was the only criminal to be executed in Northumberland and was a well-known doctor of Brighton. He became infatuated with Melinda Vandervoort and began to feed his …Cobourg Public Library - Rope from the hanging of Dr. William King
Dr. William King was the only criminal to be executed in Northumberland and was a well-known doctor of Brighton. He became infatuated with Melinda Vandervoort and began to feed his wife small doses of arsenic. After a hard-fought trial he was convicted of murder and on June 9, 1959 he … Dr. William King was the only criminal to be executed in Northumberland and was a well-known doctor of Brighton. He became infatuated with Melinda Vandervoort and began to feed his …Cobourg Public Library - George Alfred Langs
The Lang Cemetery is behind the barn on the east corner of Hwy No.2 and the Madden Road. It is no more than half an acre in size. There are a number of graves without stones. Most of the stones had foot stones that have been removed. This is a … The Lang Cemetery is behind the barn on the east corner of Hwy No.2 and the Madden Road. It is no more than half an acre in size. There are …County of Brant Public Library - Centennial Hall in Glen Morris
This photograph depicts the Glen Morris Centennial Hall. Originally built in 1859 as a Methodist Church, it later became the property of the Independent Order of Foresters (IOF), and was subsequently purchased in 1913 by the Glen Morris Women's Institute. In 1965, the school board purchased the hall as an … This photograph depicts the Glen Morris Centennial Hall. Originally built in 1859 as a Methodist Church, it later became the property of the Independent Order of Foresters (IOF), and was …County of Brant Public Library - Battle of Lundy's Lane
It is believed that this oil on canvas was created in the United States of America. The artist was born and died in the US. It depicts the Battle of Lundy's Lane which occurred in July 1814. American Infantry attacks, the wounded officer at center is Brigadier General Jacob Brown, … It is believed that this oil on canvas was created in the United States of America. The artist was born and died in the US. It depicts the Battle of … - Isaac Maitland Wellington
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Spencer's Brewery West Brantford. Spencer's Brewery West Brantford.Brantford Public Library - Ida M. McCrimmon
This headstone is located in the Second Onondaga Baptist Church Cemetery which was established after the church was built in 1854. The Church and Cemetery are located on 330 Baptist Church Road, 0.3 km south of Mulligan Road. Location: 9-8 This headstone is located in the Second Onondaga Baptist Church Cemetery which was established after the church was built in 1854. The Church and Cemetery are located on 330 Baptist …County of Brant Public Library - South End of Lake Huron and Head of the St. Clair River, 1859
"Survey of the Northern and North Western Lakes Made in obedience to acts of Congress and under the direction of The Bureau of Topographical Engineers of the War Department South End of Lake Huron and Head of the St. Clair River Projected from a Trigonometrical Survey, executed under the ... "Survey of the Northern and North Western Lakes Made in obedience to acts of Congress and under the direction of The Bureau of Topographical Engineers of the War Department South …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - South End of Lake Huron and Head of the St. Clair River, 1859
SURVEY OF THE NORTHERN AND NORTH WESTERN LAKES Made in obedience to acts of Congress and under the direction of THE BUREAU OF TOPOGRAPHICAL ENGINEERS OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT SOUTH END OF LAKE HURON AND HEAD OF THE ST. CLAIR RIVER Projected from a trigonometrical Survey, executed under the ... SURVEY OF THE NORTHERN AND NORTH WESTERN LAKES Made in obedience to acts of Congress and under the direction of THE BUREAU OF TOPOGRAPHICAL ENGINEERS OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT SOUTH …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Union Station (1858-1871), waterfront, west of York St., Toronto, Ont.
Water colour, pen & brown ink over pencil Water colour, pen & brown ink over pencilAssociation for Great Lakes Maritime History - Quebec C. E. from Point Levi
Early stereoview of Quebec from Levis with several classes of sailing vessels moored in the Saint Lawrence River. In the foreground is the steamboat SAGUENAY. Early stereoview of Quebec from Levis with several classes of sailing vessels moored in the Saint Lawrence River. In the foreground is the steamboat SAGUENAY.Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Preliminary Chart of Grand Island and Its Approaches, Lake Superior, 1859
SURVEY OF THE NORTH AND NORTH WESTERN LAKES Made in obedience to Acts of Congress and under the direction of THE BUREAU OF TOPOGRAPHICAL ENGINEERS OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY CHART OF EAGLE HARBOR LAKE SUPERIOR Projected from a Trigonometrical Survey, executed under the orders ... SURVEY OF THE NORTH AND NORTH WESTERN LAKES Made in obedience to Acts of Congress and under the direction of THE BUREAU OF TOPOGRAPHICAL ENGINEERS OF THE WAR DEPARTMENT PRELIMINARY …Maritime History of the Great Lakes
