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Media Types: Texts- Geographic Location: Port Colborne
- Proclamation By Lt. Col. Jas. P. Preston of the Invading American Army
Some names and dates have been removed from the additional note for privacy purposes. Some names and dates have been removed from the additional note for privacy purposes. - Letter from James Fortier, Port Colborne Light Keeper, to the Honourable Jean Chabot- 1854
A transcription of a letter written by James Fortier, the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper, to the Honourable Jean Chabot regarding a salary adjustment. The original letter is currently unavailable. In the letter, Fortier discusses his participation in the War of 1812. He states his involvement at the Battle of Fort … A transcription of a letter written by James Fortier, the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper, to the Honourable Jean Chabot regarding a salary adjustment. The original letter is currently unavailable. In … - Land Deed No. 5125- Between Isaac and Abraham Laing and William Haun of the Township of Humberstone
A deed between Isaac and Abraham Laing and William Haun of the Township of Humberstone for Lot 9, Front Concession of the Township of Humberstone for 37 pounds, 10 shillings. A deed between Isaac and Abraham Laing and William Haun of the Township of Humberstone for Lot 9, Front Concession of the Township of Humberstone for 37 pounds, 10 shillings. - James Fortier Letter To W.H. Merritt, Chief Commissioner of Public Works in Toronto- 1850
A letter written by James Fortier who was the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper after his War of 1812 Service. He had participated at the Battle of Fort Detroit under Major General Sir Isaac Brock for which he received a medal in 1849. He was also in charge of a gun … A letter written by James Fortier who was the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper after his War of 1812 Service. He had participated at the Battle of Fort Detroit under Major … - Fraktur Mennonite Birth Certificate- Abraham Neff, 1802
"Fraktur" Mennonite artwork which celebrates the birth of Abraham Neff. It reads: "In the year of our Lord, December 7, 1802 ". Abraham was 10 years old when Michael Graybiel made the bellows for his father Peter Neff in 1812 to begin the Neff metal-working tradition. Abraham came form a … "Fraktur" Mennonite artwork which celebrates the birth of Abraham Neff. It reads: "In the year of our Lord, December 7, 1802 ". Abraham was 10 years old when Michael Graybiel … - Deed of Land Transcript- To Christian Kniseley from King George III, 1818
A six page photocopy of a transcript of a Deed granting 25 acres of land in the Township of Humberstone, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara, to Christian Kniseley from King George III, on September 29, 1818. The lot is described as "part of the near of Northern half of … A six page photocopy of a transcript of a Deed granting 25 acres of land in the Township of Humberstone, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara, to Christian Kniseley from … - Graybiel Blacksmith Ledger - 1791 to the mid 1800s
The Ledger is indexed by account and not surnames as there are several names on each account due to bartering back and forth. Also, the page number in the index refers to the ledger's own page numbers. The Ledger is indexed by account and not surnames as there are several names on each account due to bartering back and forth. Also, the page number in the index … - James Macklem Ledger- 1809 to 1816
The word ‘To’ in the Ledger refers to the goods which are purchased by the settlers and the word ‘By’ refers to the method of payment by the settler. The numbers in the right-hand columns refer to the number of ‘pounds’, ‘shillings’, and ‘pence’ involved in each transaction with the … The word ‘To’ in the Ledger refers to the goods which are purchased by the settlers and the word ‘By’ refers to the method of payment by the settler. The … - Marriage Certificate Between Peter Neff and Maria Durrin
A marriage certificate between Peter Neff and Maria Durrin. Clockwise starting from top right: Peter Neff a son of Abraham Neff. Bottom Right: was born the 23 October, 1780 in Yorck County, Pennsylvania. Bottom Left: his wife Maria Neff is born Durrin. Was born the 13 November 1779, Top Left: … A marriage certificate between Peter Neff and Maria Durrin. Clockwise starting from top right: Peter Neff a son of Abraham Neff. Bottom Right: was born the 23 October, 1780 in … - Mennonite Exemption Certificate- John Graybiel,1812
An original hand-written certificate dated August 31, 1812 declaring that John Graybiel of the Township of Wainfleet, County of Lincoln was a "manonist" and a son of a "Manonist" (meaning a Mennonite). This certificate, which the Militia Act required to be signed by three members of the congregation, exempted 16 … An original hand-written certificate dated August 31, 1812 declaring that John Graybiel of the Township of Wainfleet, County of Lincoln was a "manonist" and a son of a "Manonist" (meaning … - Getting 'stoned' on the Welland Canal
Palmer, Richard, Inland Seas, vol. 47, no. 3 (Fall 1991) During the evening of April 22, 1839, the schooner Stephen Girard, en route from Oswego to Cleveland, arrived at Gravelly Bay, on Lake Erie, after passing through the Welland Canal. It had been an uneventful voyage until Captain John C. Hugunin was preparing to pass through the lock into the … Palmer, Richard, Inland Seas, vol. 47, no. 3 (Fall 1991) During the evening of April 22, 1839, the schooner Stephen Girard, en route from Oswego to Cleveland, arrived at Gravelly Bay, on Lake Erie, after passing through the Welland Canal. …Maritime History of the Great Lakes - Lionne, Tug to Jura, Receipt
Towing TowingMaritime History of the Great Lakes - C. H. Little to Candace Little, October 25, 1925
Carroll Herman Little (1872-1958) was a Lutheran pastor, and a professor and administrator at the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada (later Waterloo Lutheran Seminary; now Martin Luther University College) in Waterloo, Ontario. Little was born in Hickory, North Carolina in 1872. He was the eldest of ten children born to … Carroll Herman Little (1872-1958) was a Lutheran pastor, and a professor and administrator at the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada (later Waterloo Lutheran Seminary; now Martin Luther University College) in …Wilfrid Laurier University Library - Ellen (Schooner), capsized, 1 Nov 1869
Reason: capsized Lives: ? Remarks: ? Reason: capsized Lives: ? Remarks: ?Maritime History of the Great Lakes - U. S. 240 (Barge), U167523, sunk, 13 Sep 1923 Reason: sunk Lives: nil Remarks: Total loss Reason: sunk Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Lake Grogan (Propeller), U217529, aground, 19 Nov 1926 Reason: aground Lives: nil Remarks: Total loss Reason: aground Lives: nil Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Cambria (Bark), aground, 1 Nov 1871 Reason: aground Remarks: Got off Reason: aground Remarks: Got offMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Miami (Schooner), U16312, collision, 1 Oct 1871 Reason: collision Reason: collisionMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Westford (Propeller), collision, 1 Oct 1871 Reason: collision Remarks: Dismasted Reason: collision Remarks: DismastedMaritime History of the Great Lakes
- Alfred Allen (Schooner), U1360, aground, 1 Oct 1869 Reason: aground Freight: salt Remarks: Total loss Reason: aground Freight: salt Remarks: Total lossMaritime History of the Great Lakes
