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  • Medical Discharge Certificate- Isaac Smith, November 4, 1812
    Medical Discharge Certificate- Isaac Smith, November 4, 1812
    Text       A medical discharge from military duty for Isaac Smith. Confirmed by Dr. Robert Kerr and John [J]. Taylor, attest by Lieut. Jonathon Pettit and signed by [G. Fairbel]. Smith was discharged from military duty during the War of 1812 because he had lost his right eye.
    Text     A medical discharge from military duty for Isaac Smith. Confirmed by Dr. Robert Kerr and John [J]. Taylor, attest by Lieut. Jonathon Pettit and signed by [G. Fairbel]. Smith was …
  • Military Receipt of Pay- Captain Henry Nelles to other Regiments under Command of Grimsby Residents
    Military Receipt of Pay- Captain Henry Nelles to other Regiments under Command of Grimsby Residents
    Text       A receipt of pay, dated June 2, 1814, from Captain Henry Nelles (1789-1841) to other companies within the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This Regiment was known to have been involved in the Battles of Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane. Two handwritten pages are stained with brown age spots …
    Text     A receipt of pay, dated June 2, 1814, from Captain Henry Nelles (1789-1841) to other companies within the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This Regiment was known to have …
  • Memorandum of Pay and Allowance due to Captain H. Nelles
    Memorandum of Pay and Allowance due to Captain H. Nelles
    Text       A memorandum of pay and allowance due to Captain H. Nelles (1789-1841) from May 23-31 1814 and July 1st to last 1815. It also states pay due for six months while he was a prisoner of war from December 1812 to May 1813 at Fort Erie. Nelles was a Captain …
    Text     A memorandum of pay and allowance due to Captain H. Nelles (1789-1841) from May 23-31 1814 and July 1st to last 1815. It also states pay due for six months …
  • Payroll List of 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia for Captain Henry Nelles- July 4 to 28, 1814
    Payroll List of 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia for Captain Henry Nelles- July 4 to 28, 1814
    Text       A payroll list, dated July 4th to the 28th, 1814, for Captain Henry Nelles' Company of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This regiment participated in the Battles of Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane. Nelles (1789-1841) was also known to have been held prisoner by American troops during the …
    Text     A payroll list, dated July 4th to the 28th, 1814, for Captain Henry Nelles' Company of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This regiment participated in the Battles of …
  • Muster Roll of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia, Captain Henry Nelles Company- July 4th to the 28th, 1814
    Muster Roll of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia, Captain Henry Nelles Company- July 4th to the 28th, 1814
    Text       A muster roll, dated July 4th to the 28th, 1814, for Captain Henry Nelles' Company of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This regiment participated in the Battles of Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane. Nelles (1789-1841)was also known to have been held prisoner by American troops during the War. …
    Text     A muster roll, dated July 4th to the 28th, 1814, for Captain Henry Nelles' Company of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This regiment participated in the Battles of …
  • Muster Roll of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia, Captain Henry Nelles Company- July 4th to the 24th, 1814
    Muster Roll of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia, Captain Henry Nelles Company- July 4th to the 24th, 1814
    Text       A muster roll, dated July 4th to 24th 1814, for Captain Henry Nelles' Company of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This regiment participated in the Battles of Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane. Nelles (1789-1841) was known to have been held prisoner by American troops during the war. Names …
    Text     A muster roll, dated July 4th to 24th 1814, for Captain Henry Nelles' Company of the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia. This regiment participated in the Battles of Queenston …
  • Record of Military Pay issued by Captain Henry Nelles- December 30, 1815
    Record of Military Pay issued by Captain Henry Nelles- December 30, 1815
    Text       A record of army pay issued by Captain Henry Nelles (1789-1841) for December 30, 1815. It is handwritten with ink and has an "X" through the figures on the front. On the back is the total of pays calculated along with some pencil calculations. Nelles was a Captain in the …
    Text     A record of army pay issued by Captain Henry Nelles (1789-1841) for December 30, 1815. It is handwritten with ink and has an "X" through the figures on the front. …
  • Pay Roll- William Nelles Company
    Pay Roll- William Nelles Company
    Text       A handwritten list of men who acknowledged receiving payment in full from Captain William Nelles (1769-1850) for their services in the militia. Although unstated, it can be assumed that the muster roll is from the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia as William Nelles was a Captain in this Regiment …
    Text     A handwritten list of men who acknowledged receiving payment in full from Captain William Nelles (1769-1850) for their services in the militia. Although unstated, it can be assumed that the …
  • Memorandum of Militia Pay due for July, 1815- Captain Henry Nelles
    Memorandum of Militia Pay due for July, 1815- Captain Henry Nelles
    Text       A memorandum of Militia Pay due for July 1815. Men's names and amounts due are handwritten on paper. It can be assumed that these men belong to the 4th Regiment of the Lincoln Militia as Henry Nelles (1789-1841) was a Captain in this Regiment. The 4th Lincoln were known to …
    Text     A memorandum of Militia Pay due for July 1815. Men's names and amounts due are handwritten on paper. It can be assumed that these men belong to the 4th Regiment …
  • Handwritten agreement between John Beamer of Grimsby and Lewis Gerau of Grimsby- July 9, 1812,
    Handwritten agreement between John Beamer of Grimsby and Lewis Gerau of Grimsby- July 9, 1812,
    Text       A handwritten agreement, dated July 9, 1812, between John Beamer of Grimsby and Lewis Gerau of Grimsby (Labourer and Frenchman). Gerau had agreed to complete his duty as militia man in the Flank Company stationed at Niagara. In consideration of this, John Beamer would pay Gerau fifty dollars, part of …
    Text     A handwritten agreement, dated July 9, 1812, between John Beamer of Grimsby and Lewis Gerau of Grimsby (Labourer and Frenchman). Gerau had agreed to complete his duty as militia man …
  • War Claims Robert Nelles- June 14, 1813
    War Claims Robert Nelles- June 14, 1813
    Text       An estimate of damage done on the Robert Nelles (1761-1842) property at Forty Mile Creek by the United States Army during their encampment on the premises. The list of damages included items such as livestock, a wagon, a harness, 25 acres of land, and barrels of flour. Total damages on …
    Text     An estimate of damage done on the Robert Nelles (1761-1842) property at Forty Mile Creek by the United States Army during their encampment on the premises. The list of damages …
  • Promissory Note, February 2, 1812 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Promissory Note, February 2, 1812 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Text       A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, three years after the date. Witness Will Crooks.
    Text     A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, three …
  • Promissory Note, February 2, 1813 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Promissory Note, February 2, 1813 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Text       A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, four years after the date. Witness Will Crooks.
    Text     A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, four …
  • Promissory Note, February 2, 1811 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Promissory Note, February 2, 1811 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Text       A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate. Paid in full. Witness Will Crooks.
    Text     A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate. Paid …
  • Promissory Note, February 2, 1814 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Promissory Note, February 2, 1814 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Text       A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, five years after the date. Witness Will Crooks.
    Text     A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, five …
  • Promissory Note, February 2, 1815 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Promissory Note, February 2, 1815 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Text       A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, six years after the date. Witness Will Crooks.
    Text     A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 50 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, six …
  • Promissory Note, February 2, 1816 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Promissory Note, February 2, 1816 - William and Abraham Nelles and Nathanial Pettit Estate
    Text       A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 36 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, seven years after the date. Witness Will Crooks.
    Text     A promise by Abraham and William Nelles to pay 36 pounds with interest, New York Currency, to John Pettit and Jonathan Woolverton, executors of the late Nathanial Pettit estate, seven …
  • Land Deed Between Paul Marlatt and Jacob Book- 1807
    Land Deed Between Paul Marlatt and Jacob Book- 1807
    Text       Land Deed Between Paul Marlatt and Jacob Book from Grimsby for 50 acres of land, Lot 22 in the 6th Concession, in the Township of Clinton.
    Text     Land Deed Between Paul Marlatt and Jacob Book from Grimsby for 50 acres of land, Lot 22 in the 6th Concession, in the Township of Clinton.
  • Certificate of Achievement- John Pettit, March 26, 1825
    Certificate of Achievement- John Pettit, March 26, 1825
    Text       A certificate of achievement for John Pettit, Esq. of Grimsby for undertaking the task of carrying dispatches throughout the Niagara Region on behalf of Major Glegg and the military in April 1813. Pettit came to Upper Canada following the revolutionary war and, during the war, carried dispatches between various places …
    Text     A certificate of achievement for John Pettit, Esq. of Grimsby for undertaking the task of carrying dispatches throughout the Niagara Region on behalf of Major Glegg and the military in …
  • Grimsby Independent
    Grimsby Independent
    PublicationTextNewspaper       Browse digital issues from 1895-1903 [with gaps] & 1913-1949 [some gaps]
    PublicationTextNewspaper     Browse digital issues from 1895-1903 [with gaps] & 1913-1949 [some gaps]
    Grimsby Public Library
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