Annual report of the Fruit Growers' Association of Ontario, 1896

The reports are also published in the Annual report of the Department of Agriculture of the province of Ontario, and in the Sessional papers of the province of Ontario. "Printed by order of the Legislative Assembly" [-1923]. "Printed by order of ... Minister of Agriculture" [1924-]. 25th, 1893- pub. by the Ontario Department of Agriculture, Toronto. 1890 -1908 reports are bound with the corresponding annual reports of the Entomological Society of Ontario. 1894 -1905 reports are bound with the corresponding annual reports of the Fruit Experiment Stations of Ontario. 1906 -1910 reports are bound with the corresponding Report of the Fruit Branch, Dept. of Agriculture, Ontario.

Photograph - Mary Jane (Dolly) Cowan

A photograph of Mary Jane (Dolly) Cowan, date unknown. She is the correspondent for many letters in the collection. James Ware writes several letters and postcards to "Dolly" during his time in the military (World War I).

Sketch of the ship "Jane C. Woodruff"

A black and white copy of a sketch of the ship "Jane C. Woodruff". This appears to have been in a scrapbook. There is a slight tear which affects the picture slightly. [The Jane C. Woodruff was a barquentine ship built in St. Catharines in 1866 by Lewis Shikeluna. The ship belonged to John Battle who was an associate of Samuel D. Woodruff. She was named in honour of Samuel and his wife, Jane Caroline. She originated as a square timber trade boat before being converted into a 3 masted schooner. She collided with the "Mary Battle" in a snow squall in Georgian Bay. The ship passed out of existence in 1902].

Directors Meeting November 28, 1896 and By-Law No. 14 & 15

The meeting included an election of officers which resulted as follows: John Reid, President; Geo Barnes, Vice President; Geo. Barnes, Man-Director; J. Evans, Secretary. There are also two more by-laws (14 and 15) signed by both G. Barnes and J. Evans.

Last Will and Testament - Jane Caroline Woodruff (1903)

Last Will and Testament of Jane Caroline Woodruff in which she lists personal items to be left to her children, grandchildren, and nieces. [This appears to be a rough copy], December 31, 1903.

Last Will and Testament - Jane Caroline Woodruff (1910)

Last Will and Testament of Jane C. Woodruff. This is a handwritten copy of the previous Jane C. Woodruff will, June 15, 1910.

Inventory of Jane C. Woodruff Estate

An inventory of the Jane C. Woodruff estate (5 pages, handwritten). This is a copy. The last page is torn in half. n.d.

Indenture between Johnson T. Butler, Ann Jane Butler and Henry Rogers

Indenture of bargain and sale between Johnson T. Butler and his wife Ann Jane Butler, both of the Township of Niagara to Henry Rogers of the Township of Niagara regarding part of Lot no. 113 in the Township of Niagara - instrument no. 14467 [it is listed as 14467 and 14466 on different parts of the document], April 13, 1864.

Indenture between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff to Patrick Burns

Indenture of bargain and sale between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff of St. Catharines to Patrick Burns of the Township of Grantham regarding part of Lot no. 23 in the 5th Concession in the Township of Grantham - instrument no. 14819. This is listed in Book E, folio 338. October 3, 1864.

Indenture between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff to Daniel McCarthy

Indenture of bargain and sale between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff of St. Catharines to Daniel McCarthy of the Township of Grantham regarding 4 1/2 acres of part of Lot no. 23 in the 5th Concession in the Town of Grantham - instrument no. 14821. Listed in Book E, folio 341, October 3, 1864.

Indenture between John Young and Jane Young to Margaret Ellen Rogers

Indenture of bargain and sale between John Young and Jane Young of Stamford Township to Margaret Ellen Rogers the wife of Henry Rogers of Stamford regarding part of Lot no. 113 in the Township of Niagara. This was registered in the Lincoln County Register on March 31, 1869 - instrument no. 274.

Indenture between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff to Hamilton Killaly Woodruff

Indenture of deed of land situate between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff of St. Catharines to Hamilton Killaly Woodruff of St. Catharines regarding Lot no. 22 in the 1st Concession, the south half of Lot no. 20 in Concession B, Broken Lot no. 22 in Concession B, Lots numbered 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Concession C, Lots no. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Concession D and Lot no. 21 in Concession D in the Township of Mersea (2 copies), Feb. 13, 1891.

Indenture between Samuel D. Woodruff and Jane Caroline Woodruff and Hamilton Killaly Woodruff

Indenture between Samuel D. Woodruff and Jane Caroline Woodruff and Hamilton Killaly Woodruff in which Samuel Woodruff signed over pew 15 in St. George’s Church, St. Catharines to Hamilton Killaly Woodruff for $1.00, May 12, 1900.

Letter - Jane Eliot Tait to James D. Tait

Letter written to “my dear” [James D. Tait] and it asks the recipient to tell Belle to give back the white tablecloth and napkins, bookcase, chafing dish and other items. The letter is signed “with love, your wife, Jane Eliot [Tait], n.d.

Indenture of bargain and sale between James and Ann Jane Butler of the Town of Niagara to Joseph Augustus Woodruff of the Town of Niagara

Indenture of bargain and sale between James and Ann Jane Butler of the Town of Niagara to Joseph Augustus Woodruff of the Town of Niagara for 50 acres composed of the west half of Lot no. 169 in the Township of Niagara – instrument no. 3309. This was recorded in the Niagara Township Register on Aug. 14, 1851, Book A, Folio 219, Aug. 12, 1851.