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- Township of Brantford Tax Receipt, 1887This 1887 receipt notes that the collector had received M. A. Stowe's taxes for that year, totalling $2.23 - $1.20 for regular taxes, and $1.03 for school taxes. It was printed on page 231 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger, and was provided by Linda Guest.This 1887 receipt notes that the collector had received M. A. Stowe's taxes for that year, totalling $2.23 - $1.20 for regular taxes, and $1.03 for school taxes. It was …County of Brant Public Library
- Playbill for "Borderland," performed at Mount Pleasant Centennial Old Boys' Reunion, 1908This playbill provides the program for a 1908 production of "Borderland," a play by Charles Townsend, performed at the Mount Pleasant Old Boys' reunion. It was printed on page 205 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger, and was provided by Linda Guest. This was the second performance …This playbill provides the program for a 1908 production of "Borderland," a play by Charles Townsend, performed at the Mount Pleasant Old Boys' reunion. It was printed on page 205 …County of Brant Public Library
- Herbert Biggar's Votes, c. 1857-58This broadsheet from the 1857-1858 general election was distributed in an attempt to discredit Herbert Biggar, then MPP for West Brant, because of what it claims is inconsistent voting. It was printed on page 172 of The Work of Our Hands by Sharon Jaeger, and was provided by Linda Guest.This broadsheet from the 1857-1858 general election was distributed in an attempt to discredit Herbert Biggar, then MPP for West Brant, because of what it claims is inconsistent voting. It …County of Brant Public Library
- Marriage Certificate for Herbert Biggar and Jane Ellis, Mount Pleasant, 1831This document was created to certify the marriage of Herbert Biggar and Jane Ellis at Salt Springs Church on April 28th, 1831. The ordained minister was Joseph Gatchell. This document was provided by Linda Guest.This document was created to certify the marriage of Herbert Biggar and Jane Ellis at Salt Springs Church on April 28th, 1831. The ordained minister was Joseph Gatchell. This document …County of Brant Public Library
- The History of Mount Pleasant, Ontario 1626-1983This booklet was written in 1983 by Hugh Dermid MacLachlan and Mildred Burtch MacLachlan to provide a short history of the village of Mount Pleasant from 1626 to the present day. You can search for text inside this book! Just type the word or words you want to search for …This booklet was written in 1983 by Hugh Dermid MacLachlan and Mildred Burtch MacLachlan to provide a short history of the village of Mount Pleasant from 1626 to the present …County of Brant Public Library
- The Forgotten Brother: John CarlyleThis book by Joseph A. Scott traces the history of the "forgotten" Carlyle brother, John Carlyle. He was the half-brother of the much more famous Thomas Carlyle, historian and philosopher. John was born in Scotland, but emigrated to North America and eventually moved to Mount Pleasant, where he lived most …This book by Joseph A. Scott traces the history of the "forgotten" Carlyle brother, John Carlyle. He was the half-brother of the much more famous Thomas Carlyle, historian and philosopher. …County of Brant Public Library
- Mount Pleasant Creamery Company Stock Certificate, 1920This stock certificate showed that Albert A. McAlister had purchased three shares in the Mount Pleasant Creamery company on January 26th, 1920. It was provided by Linda McAlister during a Digitization Day event held in Mount Pleasant on May 15, 2010.This stock certificate showed that Albert A. McAlister had purchased three shares in the Mount Pleasant Creamery company on January 26th, 1920. It was provided by Linda McAlister during a …County of Brant Public Library
- Abstract of Title for Land in Brantford TownshipThis item is an abstract of title dated April 10, 1906 regarding the northern parts of lots 1 and 2, Concession 3 in the Township of Brantford.This item is an abstract of title dated April 10, 1906 regarding the northern parts of lots 1 and 2, Concession 3 in the Township of Brantford.
- Mortgage Agreement Between Frederick Puckridge and Matthew F. MuirThis item is a mortgage of land in Brantford Township (76 acres on the northern parts of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 3) to secure $200 at 7% interest. The document is dated January 18th, 1906 and is from Frederick Puckridge to Matthew F. Muir.This item is a mortgage of land in Brantford Township (76 acres on the northern parts of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 3) to secure $200 at 7% interest. The …
- Land Sale Agreement Between Emma J. Charlton and William BrooksThis item is a land sale agreement dated February 05, 1906 transferring land in Brantford Township (the northern parts of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 3) from Emma J. Charlton to William Brooks. The land was purchased for $3800 dollars.This item is a land sale agreement dated February 05, 1906 transferring land in Brantford Township (the northern parts of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 3) from Emma J. Charlton …
- Statutory Declaration of Emma J. CharltonThis item is a statutory declaration of Emma J. Charlton dated November 10, 1906. In this declaration Emma names the only people who have or can have any interest in the land that was to be sold to William Brooks (parts of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 3 in Brantford …This item is a statutory declaration of Emma J. Charlton dated November 10, 1906. In this declaration Emma names the only people who have or can have any interest in …
- Bond Agreement Between Emma J. Charlton and William BrooksThis item is a bond dated November 17, 1906 stating that Emma J. Charlton is bound to William Brooks for the sum of $500 in the event that Frank Woodley (who was presumably deceased) were to return and make a claim to the land that William had purchased (northern parts …This item is a bond dated November 17, 1906 stating that Emma J. Charlton is bound to William Brooks for the sum of $500 in the event that Frank Woodley …
- Land Deed Agreement Between Emma J. Charlton and William BrooksThis item is a land deed dated September 12, 1906 transferring land in Brantford Township (the northern part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 3) from Emma J. Charlton on behalf of the estate of John Puckridge to William Brooks. The land was purchased for $3800 dollars.This item is a land deed dated September 12, 1906 transferring land in Brantford Township (the northern part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 3) from Emma J. Charlton on …
- The Work of Our Hands: A History of Mount Pleasant, 1799~1899The Work of Our Hands chronicles the history of the town of Mount Pleasant from its earliest settlements through the end of the 19th century. In order to have meaning, local history must relate all aspects of a particular community’s development to a larger context. Mount Pleasant stands out as …The Work of Our Hands chronicles the history of the town of Mount Pleasant from its earliest settlements through the end of the 19th century. In order to have meaning, …County of Brant Public Library
- Mount Pleasant Post Office, c. 1906-08A note on the postcard suggests that the photograph may have been taken in 1906, while both the 1¢ Quebec Centenary stamp and postmark indicate it was mailed in 1908.A note on the postcard suggests that the photograph may have been taken in 1906, while both the 1¢ Quebec Centenary stamp and postmark indicate it was mailed in 1908.County of Brant Public Library
- Postcard depicting the Rev. George BryceThe postcard is undated, but the partially faded postmark suggests it was mailed in 1914.The postcard is undated, but the partially faded postmark suggests it was mailed in 1914.County of Brant Public Library
- Andrew Eadie Home, c. 1850sThis photograph depicts Andrew Eadie and several other people in front of the Eadie home on the "Black Hill" farm in the 1850s. Andrew Eadie is the man in the cap, second from left; the woman next to him is thought to be his second wife, Mrs. MacDonald. In the …This photograph depicts Andrew Eadie and several other people in front of the Eadie home on the "Black Hill" farm in the 1850s. Andrew Eadie is the man in the …County of Brant Public Library
- Main Street West, Mount Pleasant, c. 1912-14This postcard, c. 1912-14, shows Mount Pleasant's Main Street. The view looks north from the Presbyterian Church, with the manse visible to the left. The town's first cement sidewalk can be seen - the previous wooden one was replaced using money raised by the Old Boys' Reunion of 1908. To …This postcard, c. 1912-14, shows Mount Pleasant's Main Street. The view looks north from the Presbyterian Church, with the manse visible to the left. The town's first cement sidewalk can …County of Brant Public Library
- Burtch Family HistoryThis binder contains the family history of the Burtch family, as compiled by Helen Mulligan. It also contains many original historical photos of the Burtch family and relatives. This collection can be downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat Reader .PDF file! Click on the link underneath the picture to the right. …This binder contains the family history of the Burtch family, as compiled by Helen Mulligan. It also contains many original historical photos of the Burtch family and relatives. This collection …County of Brant Public Library
- Collection of Old McDiarmid Farm House photosThis collection of photos shows the McDiarmid farm in Mount Pleasant through the years, from the early 20th century until the 1980s or 1990s. The farm is located on Ellis Avenue in Mount Pleasant.This collection of photos shows the McDiarmid farm in Mount Pleasant through the years, from the early 20th century until the 1980s or 1990s. The farm is located on Ellis …County of Brant Public Library