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Geographic Location: Paris- Groups: Hiram Capron Collection
- Groups: Paris Museum and Historical Society
- Letter from Hiram Capron to the Rural New Yorker about Rattlesnakes
This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an earlier letter in which a correspondent claimed that rattlesnakes carry venom sacs underneath their tongues. He explains how he had … This is the original handwritten version of a letter by Hiram Capron which was published in an 1872 issue of the Rural New Yorker magazine. Capron is responding to an … - Mortgage Between John Holme and William Dickson
The illegible portions in the centre line read "interest for the same, by five [remainder of line illegible]". The illegible portions in the centre line read "interest for the same, by five [remainder of line illegible]". - Quit Claim Deed Between James Fisher and Robert Fisher
This 1853 deed transfers ownership of Lot 7, East side of Dumfries and Lot 7, West side of Burwell, and the site of the old Town Hall from James Fisher and his wife Frances to his brother Robert. James and Robert had bought this land in 1845 from Hiram Capron; … This 1853 deed transfers ownership of Lot 7, East side of Dumfries and Lot 7, West side of Burwell, and the site of the old Town Hall from James Fisher … - Hiram Capron's Farm Advice
This page of "Ods and Ends" contains some of Capron's notes on farming. After a tip on determining the sex of eggs, these pages contain a draft of a letter to a farming magazine on the topics of timber processing and the causes of corn smut ("smoot"). It appears that … This page of "Ods and Ends" contains some of Capron's notes on farming. After a tip on determining the sex of eggs, these pages contain a draft of a letter … - Store Ledger, Customer Account Book 1844-1847
This account book documents the transactions of an early Paris store with its customers, organized by customer name. The exact identity of the store is unknown. While the writing is not his, the store may have belonged to Hiram Capron. The page numbering in this volume appears to be continuing … This account book documents the transactions of an early Paris store with its customers, organized by customer name. The exact identity of the store is unknown. While the writing is … - Hiram Capron's Account Book and Division of Hollow Ware
This ledger, or account book, was created by Hiram Capron when he was operating his iron furnace in Canada, covering the period from 1825-1826. He documents his income, expenditures and general business in operating the furnace in addition to other notes of interest to him. While the primary matter of … This ledger, or account book, was created by Hiram Capron when he was operating his iron furnace in Canada, covering the period from 1825-1826. He documents his income, expenditures and … - Hiram Capron or Norman Hamilton Miniature Account Book, 1866-68
This diminutive account book contains lists of transactions running approximately from 1866 to 1868. The inside of the back cover contains some unrelated miscellaneous information, such as George Washington's dates of birth and death. The creator is not definitively known. The label on the front proposes that Norman Hamilton may … This diminutive account book contains lists of transactions running approximately from 1866 to 1868. The inside of the back cover contains some unrelated miscellaneous information, such as George Washington's dates … - Land Indenture between Robert Rosebrugh and Neil Cook Love, 1855
Robert Rosebrugh's name is subject to many eccentric spellings. A notable alternate is Robert Roseburgh. Robert Rosebrugh's name is subject to many eccentric spellings. A notable alternate is Robert Roseburgh. - Land Indenture between Hiram Capron and Robert Fisher, 1845
This land indenture grants Robert Fisher and James Merchant Fisher a small plot of land located near lot 7 in Paris. A later deed, transferring ownership from Robert to his brother James, is also a part of this collection and is linked to on the right. This land indenture grants Robert Fisher and James Merchant Fisher a small plot of land located near lot 7 in Paris. A later deed, transferring ownership from Robert to his … - Statement of No Ownership for Lot 7 East of Burwell and Lot 7 East Side Dumfries, 1853
This document, written by County of Brant registrar T.S. Shenston, certifies that no conveyance of any type has been filed on the two lots he outlines in the title, Lot 7 East of Burwell and Lot 7 East Side Dumfries. This document, written by County of Brant registrar T.S. Shenston, certifies that no conveyance of any type has been filed on the two lots he outlines in the title, Lot … - Ledger documenting chancery sale of lands belonging to Hiram Capron, April 23 1848 - 1925
This ledger documents the chancery sales of Hiram Capron’s lands, spanning a long time period of time from 1848 to 1925. This collection also includes the auction booklet for an 1878 posthumous sale of many of Capron’s lands as 1999.0412.01; it is linked to on the right. This ledger documents the chancery sales of Hiram Capron’s lands, spanning a long time period of time from 1848 to 1925. This collection also includes the auction booklet for an … - Norman Hamilton Account Book, 1850-1874
The original ledger contained 83 blank pages between images 155 and 239, which have been omitted in this online edition. The original ledger contained 83 blank pages between images 155 and 239, which have been omitted in this online edition. - Auction Booklet for Sale of Hiram Capron’s Estate
The decree leading to this auction was made in January, 1878, and the booklet may have been prepared then. The auction took place on April 23rd, 1878, while Jones’s handwriting marks his copy as having being filed in May, 1878. The decree leading to this auction was made in January, 1878, and the booklet may have been prepared then. The auction took place on April 23rd, 1878, while Jones’s handwriting … - Letter From Hiram Capron Protesting the Lack of a Wagon Road
In this 1870 letter from Hiram Capron to the mayor and Corporation of Paris, he states that he has given to the tax assessor an account of his lands, but that he will neither pay taxes nor allow any of his tenants to pay taxes on these lands until a … In this 1870 letter from Hiram Capron to the mayor and Corporation of Paris, he states that he has given to the tax assessor an account of his lands, but … - Assessment of Capron Estate, 1870
This 1870 assessment of Hiram Capron’s lands lists all of the land he owned at that time, by location, and the dollar value of each lot. This assessment may be a copy of the tax assessment referred to in a letter contained in 1999.0405.01, also included in this collection. A … This 1870 assessment of Hiram Capron’s lands lists all of the land he owned at that time, by location, and the dollar value of each lot. This assessment may be … - Letter From Hiram Capron to his Son-in-Law, J.A. Brown, Concerning Debt
This stern 1871 letter from Hiram Capron demands from his son-in-law J.A. Brown the $200 he is owed, and proposes several ways that money can be repaid while telling him he “must study economy.” He also provides advice to Mr. Brown on raising his children so they can “make men … This stern 1871 letter from Hiram Capron demands from his son-in-law J.A. Brown the $200 he is owed, and proposes several ways that money can be repaid while telling him … - Letter From Hiram Capron concerning Land Sales
In this 1864 letter, Hiram Capron discusses the possibility of selling some or all of his Toronto property. Beset by heavy debts and taxes, and unable to sell his Paris properties at reasonable prices, he felt that his Toronto properties would be able to cover some of these debts. He … In this 1864 letter, Hiram Capron discusses the possibility of selling some or all of his Toronto property. Beset by heavy debts and taxes, and unable to sell his Paris … - Hiram Capron Ledger Excerpt
Most of the writing on these pages is in the same pen and may have been done at once; the latest date with this pen is 1860. Some later entries, which go as late as 1864, have been written using a different instrument and may have been later updates to … Most of the writing on these pages is in the same pen and may have been done at once; the latest date with this pen is 1860. Some later entries, … - Death of Hiram Capron, Esq.
Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, which dates it and the other articles from the same newspaper as having been written in 1873 or later. The … Hiram Capron died in 1872; his son died in 1875. The articles contained here appear to come from both years. The article about Napoleon III makes reference to his will, … - Land agreement with Great Western Railroad Company
This agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to allow for the construction of a depot, and agreed to construct a wooden fence along the length of this track. … This agreement documents Capron's sale of a strip of land to allow the Great Western Railroad Company to run a track on his property. He additionally sold a plot to …
