The file consists of photographs showing views of St. Bernard, Church and St. Mary Streets as well as a quilting bee, the railway bridge and businesses in Lacolle.
The file contains primary source material on different groups of the Boy Scouts of Canada from [192-] to [196-]. It consists of artefacts including banners and neckerchiefs.
The file contains primary source information on the landscape of Newport Township in 1799. It consists of a field book containing survey notes taken by Christopher S. Bailey of Leamington, Vermont. The survey notes offer insights as to the natural landscape of Newport Township, including waterways, vegetation, and topography.
The file contains primary source information on the life of Captain Samuel Heard in 1808. It consists of one letter written to Samuel by his sister-in-law, Hannah Hanover, notifying Samuel of the death her husband, Luke Heard, in Kennebunk, Me.
Heard, Capt. Samuel VIThe file contains primary source information on Henry Bowen in 1818. It consists of a long letter sent in 1818 by Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Bowen to his mother. The letter recounts a military campaign in the Indies in which Bowen participated in December 1817.
Bowen, Henry (d. 1821)The file consists of four promissory notes issued by Abraham Amy in 1822 and 1823 in Holland, VT.
The file consists of photocopies of true and faithful copies, issued in 1861 by the Provincial Registrar's Office, of two documents related to land grants in the Township of Stanstead at the beginning of the 19th century. The first document consists in the letters patent granting certain lots unto Charles Kilborn, Isaac Ogden and their associates on 27 September 1800. The second document is a list of lands (lots and range numbers) granted unto Sir Robert Shore Milnes on 12 March 1810. It also consists of a photocopy of a deed of sale by Rev. Charles Stuart, represented by Sir Robert Shore Milnes, to William Bullock for lot 24, range 1 and lot 25, range 2 in Stanstead Township, originally dated 1823.
The file contains primary source information on the personal property held by Newport Township citizens from 1831 to 1904. It consists of insurance policies and certificates.
The file contains primary source information on the life of Captain Edmund Heard from 1799 to 1830. It consists of letters addressed to Captain Hurd, primarily from his family members.
Heard, Capt. Edmund VIThe file contains primary source information on the Society for Suppression of Vice, Felonies, and Misdemeanors in the Parish of Charleston (now Hatley) from 1823 to 1831. It consists of a minute book.
The file consists of four letters written by Simeon Collins to Micah Ferrin from 1823 to 1834. One of the letters includes an invoice of property sent to Micah Ferrin.
The file consists of the diary of a young teacher named Mabel during the time of the settlements in the Eastern Townships. The diary is titled "Leaves from the Diary of a Canadian Teacher in 1836". It follows the twelve-week period in which Mabel travels to a town or village to be a teacher (maybe Bondville, Knowlton). It contains information on everyday life, such as the way the houses were built in that area, the accommodations where Mabel was boarding, the type of food she ate and the way religion was celebrated and perceived by some. The author also gives information on many families such as the Furniss', the Burtons, the Carnes, the Murrays and the Wests. She also speaks of a Mr. Gardner, who is later arrested and thrown in the Sherbrooke jail and of a "brother Clifton" who owns a small grist mill. There is also a passage on the economy of the region, in which Mabel explains the process of making "Salts" (a.k.a. potash and pearlash). She mentions some of her students and their academic background, but all in all, there is little information on school life.
The file contains information on the 3rd Battalion Rouville Militia from 1831 to 1838. It consists of (original and reproductions) annual returns for the 3rd Battalion and correspondence.
The file contains source material on the formation of Volunteer Corps in the Eastern Townships during the rebellion from 1837 to 1839. It consists mainly of correspondence within the church and government.
The file contains information on the Clarenceville Rangers from 1838 to 1839. It consists of reproductions of an appointment certificate for A.H. Vaughan to captain of the Rangers and a letter, and a statement of ammunition.
The file contains primary source information on Martin C. Ferrin's education and enduring connection to Brownington Academy in Brownington, Vermont, from about 1827 to 1840. It consists of class notes; notes proclaiming Martin's academic excellence; a hair knot; notes, presumably from other Brownington Academy students, with kind messages addressed to Martin; English composition and grammar exercises; a publication entitled "Topics and References Design to Assist in the Study of Woodbridge's Universal Geography," (1834); a notebook for cursive penmanship exercises (1835); a statement of Martin C. Ferrin's account with A.L. Twilight (1835); a note dated December 5, 1835 deeming Martin qualified to instruct Elementary level reading, writing, and arithmetic; and an invitation to a Social Cotillon Party at Fessenden's Hotel in Wayland, Massachussetts on November 26, 1840.
Ferrin, Martin Conant, 1816-1892The file consists of three letters written by George Sawyer to Martin C. Ferrin in 1841 and 1842. One of the letters includes a message from Stephen Mead.
The file contains primary source information on the life of Edmund VII Heard in 1843. It consists of one letter written to Edmund by William Loveland.
Heard, Capt. Edmund VIIThe file contains primary source information on the life of Lucy B. Heard from 1829 to 1844. It consists of letters written to Lucy by friends and family.
Heard, Lucy BennettThe file contains primary source information on the life of Noel H. Bowen from 24 June 1848 in Quebec City. It consists of a letter written by Noel to his father, Edward, regarding the family and business affairs.
Bowen, Noel H. (1828-1872)The file contains primary source information on the life of Samuel Andrews Heard in 1844 and 1849. It consists of two letters written to Samuel by Esther Eaton and by his sister, Sarah Heard Bartlett.
Heard, Samuel Andrews VIIThe file contains primary source information on the life of Samuel Augustine Heard in 1864. It consists of one letter written to Samuel by [D. Thomas].
Hurd, Samuel Augustine, KCThe file contains information on the life of Benjamin Vaughan in Connecticut and St. John's (now Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu) from 1778 to 1853. It consists of reproductions of a court judgement declaring Benjamin Vaughan an enemy of the United States and for the seizure of his property, a letter from Benjamin Vaughan and James Bissett regarding the salary for a clergyman, and a record of obligation of Benjamin Vaughan to Charles Pierce.
The file contains primary source information on Stephen Mead from 1832 to 1853 in California, Vermont, and New Hampshire. It consists of letters written by Stephen to his sister, Sarah S. Mead; and his future brother-in-law, Martin C. Ferrin. The letter December 1-3, 1853 includes a message from Sarah S. Mead's niece, [Helen].
Mead, Stephen, 1819-1875The file contains primary source information relating to education in Newport Township from about 1833 to 1854. It consists of a list of subscribers who supported the school in 1833, an excerpt from the minutes of a school district meeting in 1834, and a letter from the Education Office of the Governor General documenting the creation of the Newport scholastical municipality around 1854.
The file contains primary source information on the landowners and land division in Newport Township around 1850. It consists of one manuscript map showing Lots 8, 9, and 10 in Range X and Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13 in Range XI bordering Auckland. The following names appear on the map: Marshall Rand (Lot 11, Range XI); Edmund H. Hurd (Lot 10, Range XI); Abbott (part of Lot 10, Range X); Augustus Hurd (part of Lots 9 and 10, Range X); John Fallon (part of Lot 9, Range 10); Edmund Hurd (part of Lot 9, Range 10); Planche (Lot 8, Range X).
The file contains primary source information on the life of Luke Heard in 1858. It consists of one letter written to Luke by his sister, Sarah.
Heard, Luke VII HeardThe file contains primary source information on the life of Abigail Haskell Hurd from 1855 to 1858. It consists of letters written to Abigail by her family and friends.
Hurd, Abigail HaskellThe file contains primary source information on the property of Robert Hallowell in the County of Sherbrooke from 1834 to 1859. It consists of deeds pertaining to Robert Hallowell, William B. Felton and the British American Land Company, and a receipt.
Hallowell, Robert