Canada

Winnipeg, October 14th 1876 – Part C

To The Hon. Alexander Morris, Lieut. -Governor. Sir, –Referring to your letter of instructions under date of the 14th of July, relative to the payment of the Norway House and Cross Lake bands of Indians, I have the honor to submit the following report: — Having, in co-operation with the Hon. Thomas Howard, paid the Indians of Berens River and successfully secured the adhesion of the Island and Upper Berens River bands of Indians to Treaty Number Five, on the morning of Saturday, the 5th of August, I left for Norway House, which place, owing to stormy weather and strong … Read more

Lower Fort Garry, July 20th, 1871

Sir,–I have the honor to inform you that on Monday last I came to this Fort with the Commissioner to meet the Indians called here, with a view to negotiate a treaty, intending to open the business on Tuesday morning. It appeared, however, on inquiry, that some bands of Indians had not arrived on Tuesday morning, and we were therefore obliged to postpone the opening of the meeting till Thursday. On that day the Indians from all the sections of the country to which the invitation extended were found present to the number of about one thousand. A considerable body … Read more

The Selkirk Treaty

This indenture, made on the eighteenth day of July, in the fifty-seventh year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord King George the Third, and in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seventeen, between the undersigned Chiefs and warriors of the Chippeway or Saulteaux Nation and of the Killistine or Cree Nation, on the one part, and the Right Honorable Thomas Earl of Selkirk, on the other part: Witnesseth, that for and in consideration of the annual present or quit rent hereinafter mentioned, the said Chiefs have given, granted and confirmed, and do, by these presents, give, grant … Read more

Treaty of November 17, 1876

To The Honorable The Minister Of The Interior. Sir, –I recommended in my dispatch of the 7th June, that measures should be adopted to secure the adhesion of the Indians, who had not been met with when Treaty Number Five was concluded, and was requested by you to entrust the duty to Mr. Graham, of the Indian Department here, or to the Hon. Thomas Howard, Mr. Graham was unable to leave the office. I therefore entrusted the matter to Mr. Howard and J. Lestock Reid, D.L.S. I gave these gentleman written instructions, a copy of which will be found appended … Read more

Treaty of July 14, 1876

To The Hon. Thos. Howard And J. Lestock Reid, Esq. Dear sirs, –Under authority from the Minister of the Interior, I have to request you to proceed to Lake Winnipeg for the purpose of–on behalf of the Privy Council of Canada–securing the adhesion to Treaty Number Five of the Indians who have not yet been dealt with, and to make the necessary payments to the others. 1st. You will, if possible, together proceed to or meet at the following places, being there on the days named, viz.: Dog Head Point, 25th July, and Berens River on the 5th August. 2nd. … Read more

History of Victoria County Ontario

Victoria County Atlas

The Victoria County, Ontario Canada Centennial History written by Watson Kirkconnell in 1921 provides a vivid look into the details of pioneer life in the Victoria County area of Ontario. The data extracted from that manuscript which contains genealogical value has been presented here. It consists of military history and records for Victoria County and lists and biographical details of early pioneers. Military Records 45th detachment from Lindsay, Ontario, Canada 4th Peterborough Battalion 4th Regiment of Durham Militia 5th Peterborough Battalion 5th Regiment of Durham Militia 6th Peterborough Battalion Victoria County Soldier Dead County Officers Municipal Officials, Lindsay, Victoria County, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Eric Wold

Eric Wold who has been city engineer of Burlingame for the past four years and at present is also acting in the same capacity for the infant municipality of San Bruno, has been engaged in engineering work the greater part of his life. His college training and wide experience has splendidly fitted him for the important work that he is now doing; while Burlingame’s streets, the water system and other municipal improvements well bespeak Mr. Wold’s ability. Anxious to have their municipality profit from the same competent engineering that Burlingame did, the San Bruno citizens retained Mr. Wold. He is … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Dr. Norman D. Morrison

Because of his extended practice and prominence in public affairs, Dr. Norman D. Morrison is one of San Mateo’s best known physicians. Dr. Morrison came to San Mateo eleven years ago. From the day of his arrival he has been successful as a practicing physician and surgeon and his clientele of patients includes some of the peninsula’s most prominent families. Dr. Morrison has unselfishly devoted his time to civic service. During his years of residence here he has served many terms on the Board of Health and for the splendid sanitary conditions of San Mateo, few men share more in … Read more

Biography of Terence Masterson

Terence Masterson, street commissioner, capitalist, and proprietor of the Wisnom Hotel, has been a resident of San Mateo for twenty-five years. He came here a total stranger; but his fair dealings, enterprise and confidence in San Mateo’s future, have made him one of the leading citizens of the community. As city trustee and street commissioner Mr. Masterson has been devoting the greater part of his time to the welfare of San Mateo. His keen business ability is reflected throughout the work of the city trustees. The streets of San Mateo were never cleaner and in a better state of repair … Read more

Biography of John MacBain

The development of a few graveled lanes to eighty miles of paved and macadam boulevards is part of the story of “honest” John MacBain’s seven years as supervisor of the Third Township. When John MacBain took office, in 1904, his dream was to give his constituents a system of perfect roads. With not a foot of macadam or paved road in his township, he started out on this gigantic undertaking, on which he has worked tirelessly ever since, with the exception of the four years that he was not in office. The roads of the Third Township now have no … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Frederick Ernest Beer

Frederick Ernest Beer, one of the proprietors of the San Mateo Garage, came to San Mateo in 1907, and with his partner, Mr. C. B. Morton, opened the San Mateo Garage and Machine Works. Since then the business has steadily grown, and today is one of the largest on the Peninsula. Mr. Beer’s early business training fitted him splendidly for the managership of a garage. By profession he was a mechanical engineer and for six years he was connected with a firm which manufactured mine supplies. He traveled into all corners of the globe installing mining machinery. He was also … Read more

Biography of Seth H. Powers

Seth H. Powers was born at Long Point, Canada, June 26, 1843. He is the son of Richard Powers, a farmer and stock-dealer of Vermont. His mother’s maiden name was Phoebe Howard, a native of Canada. His parents died when he was very young, and he then came to the United States and was educated in Ohio and New York. He served a long apprenticeship at the blacksmithing and machinist trade in Buffalo, New York, and has since followed that business in various States of the Union without interruption, except during the time he was in military service during the … Read more

The Canadian Biographical Dictionary

Laura Secord warning Lieutenant James Fitzgibbon

The Canadian Biographical Dictionary contains 527 biographies of men who were deemed by the publishers to be representative of all who took part in the social, intellectual, and material progress of the Country of Canada. Our presentation currently consists of volume 1 only, which was specifically devoted to the County of Ontario.

1851 Cooksville Canada Directory

A Village situated in the Township of Toronto, County of York, Canada West distant from Toronto, 16 miles usual stage fare, 1s. 101/2d. from Hamilton, 32 miles. Population about 350. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &C. Blevins. Mrs. saw mill. Church. R., brewer. Cook, Jacob, mail contractor. Cotter. Dr. George C. Crewe, Dr. William. Dunn, Jonathan, tannery. Galbraith. John. shoemaker. Guthrie, E. L., blacksmith. Harris, James. ship carpenter. Harris. Samuel, carpenter. Hemphill, Ezra, wagon maker. Hughes, Rev. James, Wesleyan. Logan. Francis, general store. … Read more

1851 Bloomfield (2nd) Canada Directory

A small Village. situated in the Township of Cavan, County of Durham, C. W. distant from Port Hope, 14 miles usual stage fare, 3s. 9d.-distant from Peterborough, 16 miles usual stage fare, 3s. 9d. Population about 100. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &e. Bee, John, shoemaker. Clemshaw, John, postmaster and grocer. Dyall, Doctor. R. Fitzgerald, John, storekeeper. Graham, Joseph, innkeeper. Henderson, John, tailor. Kidd, George, blacksmith. Philips, J., general mechanic. Purdy, James, wagon maker. Ward, James, shoemaker. Wood, Robert, shoemaker. Wright, John, threshing … Read more

1851 Clarenceville Canada Directory

A Village situated in the Seignior of Noyan, County of Rouville, Canada East distant from Phillipsburg, 10 miles. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &C. Barber, J. P., M.D. Brainerd & Shattuck, general store. Clark, D. S., general store. Clark, J., innkeeper. Clark, P., tailor. Curtis, Edward, tanner. Evans, Charles, carriage maker. Foster, Richard, carriage maker. Harrington, E. W., chair factory. Inglis, Rev. E. S., Morrison, W. F., shoemaker. Spiers, A. & M., builders. Stewart, C.. collector of customs and postmaster. Taylor, James, blacksmith. … Read more

1851 Clairmont Canada Directory

A Village situated in the Township of Burford, County of Oxford, Canada West distant from Brantford 9 miles usual stage fare, 2s. 6d. distant. from Toronto, 82 miles from London, 56 miles. Population about 300. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &C. Catten, John, general storekeeper and inspector of licenses. Caulfield, Dr., physician. Caulfield. Rev. A. St. G., Church of England. Chester, Dr. F., physician. Coker, P., tailor. Force, William, inspector of licenses Hunt, Robert, boot maker. Hunt, S. M., blacksmith. Jones, B., general … Read more

1851 Churchville Canada Directory

A Village situated in the Township of Toronto, County of York, Canada West distant from Toronto, 26 miles usual stage fare, 3s. 9d. Population about 250. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &C. Byam, Rev. J. W., Episcopal Methodist. Colton and Tracy, general store. Corler, Miss, school teacher. Draper, Rev. E., Episcopal Methodist. Duggan, W., postmaster. Dunbar, J., innkeeper. Hall, T. D., general store and Asbury. Ingram, M., grist and saw mills. Lyons, Dr., physician and surgeon. McCullough, Dr., physician and surgeon. McGeorge, Rev. … Read more

1851 Christieville Canada Directory

A Village situated in the Seignior of Bleury, County of Rouville, Canada East distant from Montreal. 23 miles usual stage fare, 7s. 6d. Population about 1,200. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Alphabetical List Of Professions, Trades, &C. Amel, F. F. Z., notary, Stevenson St. Armstrong, Rev. G. M., Church of England AUBERTIN, HENRY, notary public, mayor and county registrar, Stevenson St. Besette, Auguste, dry goods, Stevenson St. Besette, Israel, carpenter, Stevenson St. Bosquet, William. wheelwright, Ferree St. Bouthillier, D., blacksmith, Ferree St. Carnabi, Alexander, shoemaker, Ferree St. Cassore, … Read more