Last will and testament - Peter Wright

The last will and testament of Peter Wright, dated December 18th, 1812. He was the father of Mary Wright, the first wife of Thomas Wilson (third generation). In the will, Peter states his executors as Lawrence Lemon, George Garner, and his wife Susannah Wright. There is also a transcript of the handwritten will.

Peter Partington, MPP for Brock, to Introduce Private Members' Resolution in Support of Wine Council of Ontario

A release from the office of Peter Partington, QC, MPP Brock, stating his support for the Wine Council of Ontario. The resolution is quoted and and there are handwritten notes making slight changes. The document is dated October 25, 1985.

List of Officers of the reduced Independent Companies who are to receive half pay - 1791

A List of Officers of the reduced Independent Companies who are to receive half pay from the days hereafter mentioned, to the 24th of December 1791, both days inclusive, or to the days of their death or Provision respectively. The document includes 153 names of Captains, Lieutenants, and Ensigns. Among the names are Isaac Brock and his brother Irwin Brock. It is signed by George Yonge.

Proceedings : Grand Lodge, A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario - 1883

These are the annual proceedings of the Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Canada in the Province of Ontario covering a single year of activity. The entire collection of proceedings cover the years 1855 to 2014. Future proceedings will be added to the website. Freemasonry is the oldest and largest worldwide fraternity dedicated to the Brotherhood of Man under the Fatherhood of a Supreme Being. In Ontario, the governing body is called the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario. It is under the leadership of the Grand Master. He presides over the 53,000 Masons who belong to one or more of the 571 lodges in his jurisdiction.

Indenture between William Kingsmill and Peter Buchanan, Isaac Buchanan, Robert W. Harris and I. Young

Indenture (vellum) between William Kingsmill, Sheriff of Niagara regarding the sale of goods and chattels of Darius Ball including buildings and improvements in Lot no. 4 near Grand River to Peter Buchanan, Isaac Buchanan, Robert W. Harris and I. Young, July 22, 1844.

Indenture between Barnet Ulman, Benjamin Ulman, Peter Ulman and Philophilus Carpenter

Indenture between Barnet Ulman and Peter Ulman of Niagara Township to Asa Philophilus Carpenter of Niagara Township regarding 300 acres in Lot no. 15 in the 1st Concession and the north half of Lot no. 11 in the 2nd Concession of the Township of Southwood - instrument no. 680. This was listed in folio 287, November 9, 1852.

Indenture between John Picard and Peter Servos

Indenture of mortgage in fee between John Picard of the Township of Niagara and Peter Servos of the Township of Niagara regrading part of Lot no. 113 in the Township of Niagara - instrument no. 6269. This is listed in book B, folio 33, August 17, 1855.

Receipt to Mr. S.D. Woodruff from Peter Cougle

Receipt to Mr. S.D. Woodruff from Peter Cougle for repairs to clothing, Nov. 12, 1846.

Letter to the Honourable William Dickson at Fort George from Peter Hogeboom

Letter to the Honourable William Dickson at Fort George from Peter Hogeboom stating that he has recently bought a home and is in need of money, Dec. 2, 1817.

Indenture between The Honourable Peter Russell, His Majesty’s Receiver General and William Dickson

Indenture between The Honourable Peter Russell, His Majesty’s Receiver General and William Dickson 10 acres bounded by a Port, and a Military Reserve. This document is slightly torn and taped. This does not affect the text – instrument no. 6507, Aug. 22, 1798.

Province of Upper Canada Grant to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark

Province of Upper Canada Grant to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark. He is granted 150 acres in the Town of Newark in the County of Lincoln. This is registered in Liber B, folio 133. This was entered in the auditor’s office July 26, 1796. This document is held together with tape. The text is not affected, July 2, 1796.

Province of Upper Canada Grant (paper mounted on canvas) to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark

Province of Upper Canada Grant (paper mounted on canvas) to the Honorable Peter Russell of the Township of Newark. He is granted 10 acres in the Township of Newark in the County of Lincoln. This document is mounted on canvas. This was entered in the auditor’s office Sept.29, 1797. Part of the paper document is missing but this does not affect the text, Sept. 1, 1797.

Province of Upper Canada Grant (vellum) to Peter McCollum of the Township of Grimsby

Province of Upper Canada Grant (vellum) to Peter McCollum of the Township of Grimsby, son of James McCollum, United Empire Loyalist. He was granted 200 acres in Lot no.12 in the 5th Concession in the Township of Scott in the County of Yorke. This was entered with the auditor on Nov. 17, 1809. There is a partial crown land seal attached to this document but it is broken, Nov. 16, 1809.

The Evening Journal, St. Catharines, Ontario, May 8, 1883

The Evening Journal, St. Catharines, Ontario, May 8, 1883.