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- Place Settings: Collected Works Celebrating the County of BrantPlace Settings is the final project of the County of Brant Public Library's 2016-2017 Writer-in-Residence Program. This anthology showcases 16 unique non-fiction pieces by local writers about their personal connections to the County of Brant’s geography and history. The anthology includes stories that range from the singularity of a park …Place Settings is the final project of the County of Brant Public Library's 2016-2017 Writer-in-Residence Program. This anthology showcases 16 unique non-fiction pieces by local writers about their personal connections …County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 5 (Part I)This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 5 (Part II)This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 1This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 2This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 3This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.County of Brant Public Library
- Friend O' Mine, presented to Payson Vivian from Wilbur M. EdyThis poem was written by Wilbur M. Edy and presented to his friend Payson Vivian in gratitude for the help which Mr. Vivian had given him when he was ill. The original can be found at the Oakland Branch of the County of Brant Public Library.This poem was written by Wilbur M. Edy and presented to his friend Payson Vivian in gratitude for the help which Mr. Vivian had given him when he was ill. …County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township Cash Book, 1915 - 1930Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township Cash Book, 1898 - 1914Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.Several of the pages and supporting documents are nailed together, so a few pages were not able to be imaged.County of Brant Public Library
- George Wray CrumbackWorld War I Military service records of George Wray Crumback. The son of Joseph Merrit and Mary Melissa “Minnie” (McEwan), George was born on 21 November 1896 in Oakland, Brant. He enlisted as a private in Canadian Expeditionary Force in Brantford on 15 November 1917 just before to his twenty-first …World War I Military service records of George Wray Crumback. The son of Joseph Merrit and Mary Melissa “Minnie” (McEwan), George was born on 21 November 1896 in Oakland, Brant. …County of Brant Public Library
- The Militia Stood Alone"A bi-centennial preview." Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-194) and index."A bi-centennial preview." Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-194) and index.County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 4 (Part I)This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.County of Brant Public Library
- Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 4 (Part II)This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.County of Brant Public Library
- PenmarvianSummary The original house was built by Hiram Capron in 1846 and known as the The Stone House. It took three years and twelve stone masons to complete and is an exemplar of the Greek Revival style popular at the time. Note how the square profile, flat hip roof and …Summary The original house was built by Hiram Capron in 1846 and known as the The Stone House. It took three years and twelve stone masons to complete and is …County of Brant Public Library
- Vine CottageSummary The name 'Vine Cottage' came from the stone cottage and wall covered with grape vines. The gardens were terraced to the south, and the north side of this cottage was covered with Virginia Creeper. Jacob Steele hired a Scotsman from Paris to do the work, one Mr. Findlayson. The …Summary The name 'Vine Cottage' came from the stone cottage and wall covered with grape vines. The gardens were terraced to the south, and the north side of this cottage …County of Brant Public Library
- Shepherd Family FarmSummary The Shepherd Farm is located 1 mile north & ½ mile west of the village of Scotland. The buildings are situated on lot 2, concession 13 of Burford Township. In total, the farm consists of 171 acres. Over the years prior to 1914 there were several owners of this …Summary The Shepherd Farm is located 1 mile north & ½ mile west of the village of Scotland. The buildings are situated on lot 2, concession 13 of Burford Township. …County of Brant Public Library
- Bernard Smith HouseSummary The Bernard Smith house is located in Burford Township. The land this house is located on has been in the Smith family since the mid-nineteenth century. A number of land deeds pertaining to this land are available (right hand side under Links). Architectural Features The building is a rectangular-shaped, …Summary The Bernard Smith house is located in Burford Township. The land this house is located on has been in the Smith family since the mid-nineteenth century. A number of …County of Brant Public Library
- Thomas HouseSummary Originally located in the Cainsville area on what is now Colborne Street, the Thomas House was constructed in 1835 for John Thomas by William Abbot. Peanut butter was manufactured at the house by the Taylor family from 1920 until the middle of the Second World War when it became …Summary Originally located in the Cainsville area on what is now Colborne Street, the Thomas House was constructed in 1835 for John Thomas by William Abbot. Peanut butter was manufactured …County of Brant Public Library
- SunnysideSummary Constructed in 1888 by Dr. E.E. Kitchen, Sunnyside was built as a show piece with well-kept grounds. This building was the location for the inaugural meeting of the St. George Women’s Institute on January 13th, 1903 and the group continued to meet here until 1920. Beginning in 1957, Sunnyside …Summary Constructed in 1888 by Dr. E.E. Kitchen, Sunnyside was built as a show piece with well-kept grounds. This building was the location for the inaugural meeting of the St. …County of Brant Public Library
- Nixon HomesteadSummary Two miles east of St. George is the Nixon Homestead, built by Charles Nixon in 1853. The house has remained in the family to the present day. Timeline 1853 – Construction Begins Under Charles Nixon, grandfather of Harry C Nixon. 1 1880 – Brick House Built Henry (the oldest …Summary Two miles east of St. George is the Nixon Homestead, built by Charles Nixon in 1853. The house has remained in the family to the present day. Timeline 1853 …County of Brant Public Library