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- Certificates of Military Instruction, Register of Artillery and Gunnery Certificates, Vol 1: 1869 - 1905The Schools of Military Instruction were established in Toronto and Quebec by a Military General Order on 25 February 1864 in order to train Militia officers and candidates for Militia commissions “in a knowledge of their military duties, drill and discipline.” All field officers and adjutants were required to earn …The Schools of Military Instruction were established in Toronto and Quebec by a Military General Order on 25 February 1864 in order to train Militia officers and candidates for Militia …County of Brant Public Library
- Marriage Certificate of Harris and Mary Jane FeatherstonThis is the marriage certificate of Harris Edward Featherston of Brant County, Ont., and Mary Janet Cuthberton of Mitchell, Ont., issued on September 28, 1921. The original document was provided by Marjorie Featherston.This is the marriage certificate of Harris Edward Featherston of Brant County, Ont., and Mary Janet Cuthberton of Mitchell, Ont., issued on September 28, 1921. The original document was provided …County of Brant Public Library
- Mortgage Between John Holme and William DicksonThe 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 FisherThis 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 AdviceThis 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 …
- Land Indenture between Robert Rosebrugh and Neil Cook Love, 1855Robert 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, 1845This 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, 1853This 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 …
- Penmans "Pen Angle" Mirror and MedallionThese two artifacts are advertising materials for the Penmans Limited clothing company prominently featuring their "Pen Angle" logo and trademark. The first item is a miniature mirror, approximately two inches wide; it strongly resembles a pin, but the back contains a mirror surface instead. It reads "Happy Reflections are caused …These two artifacts are advertising materials for the Penmans Limited clothing company prominently featuring their "Pen Angle" logo and trademark. The first item is a miniature mirror, approximately two inches …
- Assessment of Capron Estate, 1870This 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 …
- Hiram Capron Ledger ExcerptMost 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, …
- Statement of Hiram Capron’s Oath of AllegianceThis 1829 statement confirms Hiram Capron’s oath of allegiance to the King, a provincial requirement for foreign-born residents in order to obtain the full rights of a natural born British subject. An earlier statement, from 1822, also exists and is included in this collection.This 1829 statement confirms Hiram Capron’s oath of allegiance to the King, a provincial requirement for foreign-born residents in order to obtain the full rights of a natural born British …
- Statement of Hiram Capron’s Oath of AllegianceStatement confirming Hiram Capron’s oath of allegiance, which he undertook on July 13th, 1822, after renouncing his American citizenship in order to obtain the full rights of a British subject in Canada. A later statement, from 1829, also exists and is included in this collection. This statement was referenced in …Statement confirming Hiram Capron’s oath of allegiance, which he undertook on July 13th, 1822, after renouncing his American citizenship in order to obtain the full rights of a British subject …
- Land agreement with Great Western Railroad CompanyThis 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 …
- Timeline of Hiram Capron’s Life, 1864Description: This short memorandum contains a brief timeline of Hiram Capron’s life to the time it was written. Capron was then 64 years old. He notes several setbacks in his affairs, and that his current financial situation is poor. It is written on the back of an insurance slip belonging …Description: This short memorandum contains a brief timeline of Hiram Capron’s life to the time it was written. Capron was then 64 years old. He notes several setbacks in his …
- Land Indenture between Augustus Jones and Six Nations, 1805The exact date of this copy is not clear. While the date given is March 1st, 1805, it is not clear if this copy is contemporary or if it had been created for William Holme at a much later date. It is more likely a later copy, as it is …The exact date of this copy is not clear. While the date given is March 1st, 1805, it is not clear if this copy is contemporary or if it had …
- Inventory of Hiram Capron’s LandsThis brief note contains a listing of Capron’s land holdings in 1867 and an estimate of their values. He notes that “several small pieces of lots [are] not counted.” He valued his land at $77,300. The reverse lists the value of a number of bank notes.This brief note contains a listing of Capron’s land holdings in 1867 and an estimate of their values. He notes that “several small pieces of lots [are] not counted.” He …
- Abstract of Title to Gore North of Dundas StreetThe accession numbers are in reverse sequence from the page numbers.The accession numbers are in reverse sequence from the page numbers.
- A Codicil to my Will, Hiram CapronThis is a handwritten manuscript of the codicil Hiram Capron added to his will, adding new provisions and changing some which existed in the original document. He revises his gift to his sons Banfield and William and makes more explicit arrangements for his wife and daughters. He also sets out …This is a handwritten manuscript of the codicil Hiram Capron added to his will, adding new provisions and changing some which existed in the original document. He revises his gift …
- Indenture of Water Privilege between Hiram Capron & Hugh FinlaysonThis indenture confers water privileges on the raceway located near William Street. The sellers are listed as Hiram Capron and his wife, Mary Capron, and the buyers as Hugh Finlayson, James Montgomery, and George McVicar, owners of a tannery.This indenture confers water privileges on the raceway located near William Street. The sellers are listed as Hiram Capron and his wife, Mary Capron, and the buyers as Hugh Finlayson, …