Résultats

      A photograph of the gravestone of William Trench.

      Black and white woodcut ink portrait of Laura Secord

      Eli J. Palmer is listed as operating photography business in Toronto in ca. 1850-1870s. The motto "Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat" on the reverse side of the photograph can be translated from the Latin as "let whoever earns the palm bear it."

      A watercolour with ink. No Date but is known to have been made in America. 1 print / estampe : Lithograph, hand-coloured on wove paper Image: 52.100 x 35.500 cm (image)

      It is believed that this oil on canvas was created in the United States of America. The artist was born and died in the US. It depicts the Battle of Lundy's Lane which occurred in July 1814. American Infantry attacks, the wounded officer at center is Brigadier General Jacob Brown, …

      Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.

      A drawing of Oliver's Ferry c.1850 by Edwin Whitefield. The ferry was named after John Oliver but later his son William took over operation. William was shot by a neighbor in 1843 after an altracation.

      A list from public accounts of the Municipality of Vaughan.

      This document, dated at Quebec City, July 1, 1852, authorizing the appointment of James Newton, a resident of the district, as Quarter Master in the 6th Battalion of York Militia, bears the sign of the Earl Elgin and Kinkardine, Governor General of British North America at the time. Lord Elgin …

      Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church cemetery.

      Located at 111 Richmond Street.

      A photograph of Rev. James Dick, the first President of the Richmond Hill Library Association, Dec. 23rd 1852.

      A postcard with the message resembling a Valentine card, although it is dated March 8, which would be late for this occasion.

      Esther or Hester was married to John Reginald Thomas. She came from the Mohawk Valley and had a daughter named Mary who later married John R Anderson. This print was from a hand-tinted tintype.

      This documents reflects the operations of the typical subscription library, which was financed by private funds from membership fees. Subscription libraries were predecessors of modern public libraries. They emerged in the Great Britain in the 17th century, and appeared in North America in 1731. (Wikipedia)

      Related document: Library Cash Book

      Summary The Wills house is located in Onondaga Township. Adam Butter, a Scottish immigrant, constructed the home in 1849 with the help of his brothers, and finished construction in 1855. Arches are found on either side of the driveway with the names Frank and Adam Butter inscribed, which were built …

      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 – Construction Begins Under Charles Nixon, grandfather of Harry C Nixon. 1 1880 – Brick House Built Henry (the oldest …

      Summary Located in the town of Paris, this house was built by Hiram Capron circa 1857 and is believed to have been built for his daughter Jane Capron1. The house was owned by the Capron family and its descendants from construction until its sale by the Jones family in 19462. …

      Summary The Bryce home was constructed in 1853 by JR Ellis for the Scottish blacksmith and wagon maker George Bryce on land located in Mount Pleasant. Though it has been modified throughout the years, including a raised roof in a different style than the original and now missing the original …