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- Head Township ca.1859Early 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 CanadaA 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
- Genealogy of the Descendents of Banfield Capron, from A.D. 1660 to A.D. 1859.This book by Frederic A. Holden tracks the genealogy of the North American branches of the Capron family. Beginning with Banfield Capron, the first Capron to immigrate to North America in the 17th century, he tracks every descendant he was able to find up until 1859, the time of the …This book by Frederic A. Holden tracks the genealogy of the North American branches of the Capron family. Beginning with Banfield Capron, the first Capron to immigrate to North America …
- Graf Coverlet - Double Rose Pattern2012.21.12012.21.1Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum
- Vaughan Estate AuctionThis is an original poster with the announcement of Vaughan Estate Auction at Mr. George Simpson's Hotel at Richmond Hill, ON, on Tuesday, October 11, 1859.This is an original poster with the announcement of Vaughan Estate Auction at Mr. George Simpson's Hotel at Richmond Hill, ON, on Tuesday, October 11, 1859.Richmond Hill Public Library
- John TewRange 3-8Range 3-8County of Brant Public Library
- Elvin Aubrey DrakePapple Cemetery is an inactive cemetery in Brant County, under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located on Brant County Highway # 99, 2.5 kms east of the St George Road (Brant County Road # 13). Range 8-10Papple Cemetery is an inactive cemetery in Brant County, under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located on Brant County Highway # 99, 2.5 …County of Brant Public Library
- Almedia BurkholderHill Cemetery is an inactive cemetery in Brant County (Burford Township), under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located on Middle Townline Road (Brant County Road # 25), about 0.7 kms north of Burford/Delhi Town Road in Burford Township. Range 2-5Hill Cemetery is an inactive cemetery in Brant County (Burford Township), under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Brant. It is located on Middle Townline Road (Brant …County of Brant Public Library
- Amherst ForceRange 1-22Range 1-22County of Brant Public Library
- Ira OlesRange 1-29Range 1-29County of Brant Public Library
- Henry Warren Annes, c.1859Henry 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.1859Henry 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. 1859Reverend 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 ropeDr. 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. KingDr. 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 caseDr. 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 KingDr. 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 LangsThe 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 MorrisThis 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 LaneIt 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 …