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      This document, dated approximately 1812-1816, is a statement of the war losses of James Cooper. Items on the list range from textiles to buildings to furniture to farming equipment. The government paid compensation to civilians for private property that was lost or damaged by either the American or British forces …

      This document is the muster roll of Captain Servos Company of the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln militia from April 25, 1813 to May 24, 1813. The following are some of the names included: John D. Servos, Captain, Wm. Powers, Lieut. , Portland Secord, Ensign, James Bunting, Sergeant, John Cain, …

      BROWN HANDWRITTEN INK ON CREAM PAPER 23 X 18 CM GOOD CONDITION, CREASING, HOLE

      This document is an affidavit from Grant Powell, a surgeon in York, certifying that Daniel McDougal was not capable of earning a living. McDougal was in the Upper Canada Incorporated Militia during the War of 1812. It is said that he was at Fort George on March 27, 1813 when …

      A typed record of births, christenings or baptisms, and marriages at St. Andrew's Church dating from 1781 to 1833 in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

      This ledger book contains a few pages surrounding the dates of the War of 1812 and even includes dates during the war. It provides an understanding of domestic life during this time period. Size: 32 X 20 X 0.5 CM

      A bill of account from Richardson Lyons to Lt. Leonard for 12 bottles in the amount of 2 pounds, 2 shilling on July 25, 1814. . Leonard was from the 104th New Brunswick Regiment that was raised in 1803 and sent to Upper Canada where they participated in the battles …

      A notice of General Orders from the Military Secretary's Office in Kingston on July 17, 1815 concerning the distribution of land to disbanded soldiers. It states that Alexander McDonell, Esq., was appointed as the Superintendent in charge of receiving the applications and distributing the land accordingly in Canada. Following the …

      This document, dated March 1813, is from Macdonnell to General Daniel McDougal authorizing the formation of a militia under his command.

      The notice, dated January 21, 1820, was sent by the Adjutant General's office to inform all officers, non-commissioned officers, and privates of the militia that they could apply for land grants from the government. The notice explained when and how to submit these applications to the Adjutant General's office and …

      A notice announcing land grant opportunities for those who served in the First Flank Companies, the Provincial Artillery, the Incorporated Regiment, the Corps of Artillery Drivers, the Provincial Dragoons, the Marine and the general staff of the militia. It stated that upon receiving approval from the Adjutant General they would …

      This document shows the estimated war losses of Robert Thompson by the American troops during the years 1813-1814. This document was created on September 26, 1815.

      This document is a receipt, dated 1814, for the purchase of a wagon by Robert Thompson from John [M]iland. It also states within the receipt that the wagon had been taken from the enemy. Size: 22 X 17.7 CM

      This document is a receipt for Robert Thompson for the purchase of one bushel of oats, four pounds of hay and supper and breakfast for 3 men. These items were purchased from Ambrose Salisbury on December 9th,1813.

      An abstract of pay due the 7th (Captain Dennis's) Company, dated January 24, 1814. The document is handwritten with ink with a quarter of the page missing. It is unknown which regiment this is regarding. There are Captain Dennis's listed for both the 49th and 104th British Regiments. The document …

      This handwritten document, dated 1814, is a bill of account to G. Thompson in the amount of 1.3.4. The other side is the account of Coyne in the amount of 3.13.9.

      This document, dated July 24th, 1814, is an abstract of pay in the amount of 70 pounds, 8 shilling, 10 ½ pence due to the 7th (Captain Dennis's) Company. It is believed that this company belongs to the 104th New Brunswick Regiment which was raised in 1803 and sent to …

      This document is a ledger page for a debt owed by Major Jacob TenBroeck (4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia) to William Chisholm between February 1, 1812 and July 27, 1813. It is scripted in ink on writing paper with Brittania watermark.

      So far only pages relevant to the War of 1812 have been digitized.

      The document is a certificate appointing John D. Servos as Captain of the 1st Regiment of the Lincoln Militia in the Niagara district on October 23rd, 1815. The appointment was assigned by Francis Gore, Esq., the Lieutenant Governor of the Province of Upper Canada.