1851 Amherstburg Canada Directory

A Town situated on the Detroit River, in the Township of Malden, Essex County, C. W. distant from London, 138 miles distant from Sandwich, 15 miles usual steamboat fare. Distant from Windsor, 18 miles-usual stage fare, 2s. 6d. Population about 1,300. In the following Directory the names which appear in CAPITALS are those of subscribers to the work. Agencies Of Assiirance Companies, &E National Loan Fund Life and Equitable Fire Assurance Companies of London; James Kevill, agent. Niagara Mutual Fire Assurance Company, Horatio Nelson, agent. Provincial Mutual Fire Assurance Company, Thomas Hawkins, agent. Public Officers Caldwell, Francis, collector of customs. … Read more