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- History of the Glen Morris Library: One Hundred YearsThis book documents the history of the Glen Morris library from its founding in 1888 to its hundredth anniversary in 1988. The Glen Morris library is now one of the five branches of the County of Brant Public Library, following the County's amalgamation in 1999.This book documents the history of the Glen Morris library from its founding in 1888 to its hundredth anniversary in 1988. The Glen Morris library is now one of the …County of Brant Public Library
- The History of the County of Brant, volume I, by F. Douglas RevilleThis book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.County of Brant Public Library
- Paris High School, 1929 - 1951This 1974 book provides a very personal history of Paris High School. Author Donald A. Smith was a teacher and a principal there, and this memoir covers the years from 1929 - 1951 when he was most active there. He discusses his memories of the school and the many changes …This 1974 book provides a very personal history of Paris High School. Author Donald A. Smith was a teacher and a principal there, and this memoir covers the years from …County of Brant Public Library
- The Annual Volunteer and Service Militia List of Canada, 1st March 1867This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.County of Brant Public Library
- A Movement of the Spirit, by Roger SharpeA Movement of the Spirit: the History of St. James Anglican Church, Paris, 1839-2010, by Roger Sharpe.A Movement of the Spirit: the History of St. James Anglican Church, Paris, 1839-2010, by Roger Sharpe.County of Brant Public Library
- The Sharps of DumfriesThis is a Sharp Family story created as a Millennium project by Andrew Sharp and Wendy (Sharp) McLean. The book was published in Winnipeg, Manitoba.This is a Sharp Family story created as a Millennium project by Andrew Sharp and Wendy (Sharp) McLean. The book was published in Winnipeg, Manitoba.County of Brant Public Library
- 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
- Brant County Gazetteer & Directory, 1869-70The communities covered in this directory are: Alberton Ayr Bishopsgate Branchtown Brantford Brantford Township Burford Cainsville Cathcart Claremont Galt Glen Morris Globe's Corners Harley Harrisburgh Kelvin Langford Middleport Mohawk Mount Pleasant Mount Vernon New Durham Newport Oakland Oakland Township Onondaga Onondaga Township Paris Princeton Rosebank St. George Scotland Shipman's Corners …The communities covered in this directory are: Alberton Ayr Bishopsgate Branchtown Brantford Brantford Township Burford Cainsville Cathcart Claremont Galt Glen Morris Globe's Corners Harley Harrisburgh Kelvin Langford Middleport Mohawk Mount …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
- The History of the County of Brant, volume II, by F. Douglas RevilleThis book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.County of Brant Public Library
- Paris Junction, Paris Station (1848 - 1900): "The Hey Day of The Steam Era"This 2000 book by Robert Hasler documents the history of the Paris Junction of Paris, Ontario. This was a busy part of town in the 19th century, home to a large number of thriving businesses which depended on the two railroad lines which intersected there. Hasler documents the origins of …This 2000 book by Robert Hasler documents the history of the Paris Junction of Paris, Ontario. This was a busy part of town in the 19th century, home to a …County of Brant Public Library
- 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
- Form of Prayer for Crimean War, 1855A number of pages are missing from the first section, covering the September 30th service.A number of pages are missing from the first section, covering the September 30th service.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
- At the Forks of the Grand: Volume IThe index has been scanned from the later 1980 printing; the original publication did not include an index. Pagination is identical between the two editions.The index has been scanned from the later 1980 printing; the original publication did not include an index. Pagination is identical between the two editions.County of Brant Public Library
- At the Forks of the Grand: Volume IIThe second volume of At the Forks of the Grand was published in 1982, not long after the reprinting of Volume I. Its chapters were originally printed as segments in The Paris Star. While the first volume is primarily an account of the foundation and political/economic development of Paris, the …The second volume of At the Forks of the Grand was published in 1982, not long after the reprinting of Volume I. Its chapters were originally printed as segments in …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