Summons to Samuel Street from Thomas Merritt, 27 July 1819

Samuel Street (1775-1844) was a prominent businessman in Niagara. Thomas Merritt (1759-1842) was an army and militia officer who settled with his family in the Niagara district, eventually becoming sheriff. He is the father of William Hamilton Merritt.

Photograph - Margaret Julia Band standing in front of a brick wall

A photograph of Margaret Julia Band standing in front of a brick wall with ivy or a tree growing in front. She is wearing a dress and gloves.

Postcard - H.K. Woodruff's Residence at 168 Ontario Street, St. Catharines

A black and white postcard of H.K. Woodruff's residence at 168 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, Ontario. It is described on the reverse by R. Band in 1977.

Probate (copy) of the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Clark Street of Stamford Township

Probate (copy) of the Last Will and Testament of Thomas Clark Street of Stamford Township. This is a printed copy which is signed by Charles A. Mittleberger, student at law, Oct. 18, 1872.

Indenture of Land Sold by David Secord to George Shaw, Richard Woodruff, Timothy Street, Josiah Brown, Henry Pope

Indenture regarding land sold by David Secord of St. Davids to George Shaw, Richard Woodruff, Timothy Street and Josiah Brown, all of Niagara Township and Reverend Henry Pope of York. The land includes part of Lot no. 90 in the Township of Niagara. September 5, 1820.

Indenture Lease by Timothy Street to Stroughton Moore

Indenture by which Timothy Street of Niagara Township allowed Stroughton Moore of Lewiston, New York to lease a brick house in the Village of St. Davids for $160.00 payable annually. Mr. Moore would also have use of half the barn. Ezekiel Woodruff was a witness to the signing of this lease, January 29, 1822.

Indenture for Partition Wall between William Woodruff and John Plimpton

Indenture regarding an agreement for a partition wall between William Woodruff and John Plimpton, June 24, 1829.

Indenture between Timothy Street and Abigail Street to Stroughton Moore

Indenture of bargain and sale between Timothy Street and Abigail Street of Toronto to Stroughton Moore of St. Davids for one part of Lot no. 1 in the town of St. Davids and part of Lot no. 90 in the Township of Niagara - instrument no. 8709, June 1, 1832.

Indenture between The Honourable George Moffatt and Samuel Street

Indenture (vellum) between The Honourable George Moffatt of Montreal and Samuel Street of Stamford for the sale of 200 acres in Lot no. 12 in the 4th Concession in the Township of Beverly, County of Halton, June 13, 1836.

Indenture between Samuel Street and Eunice Price

Indenture (vellum) of bargain and sale between Samuel Street of Stamford and Eunice Price widow of the late David Price of Willoughby regarding a part of Lot no. 15 in the 5th Concession in Humberstone - instrument no. 1141, June 14, 1842.

Description of Mr. Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff's property on Ontario Street

Handwritten description of Mr. Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff’s property on Ontario Street which was sent by E. Gardiner to the Railway Company. This is a 1 page handwritten document. The land consisted of parts of Lots 20 and 21 in the 5th Concession of Grantham, June 26, 1901.

Calculations Regarding S.D. Woodruff's Property on Ontario Street

Calculations regarding S.D. Woodruff’s property on Ontario Street. 1 page of rough penciled calculations, n.d.

Approximate estimate of the cost of extending the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from Geneva Street to the Great Western Railway Station at Lock no. 12

Approximate estimate of the cost of extending the Port Dalhousie and Thorold Railway from Geneva Street to the Great Western Railway Station at Lock no. 12 (2 copies) [one appears to be a rough copy] (2 pages, handwritten), Feb. 2, 1855.

Note that John Brown has done grading in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown [known as Merritton prior to amalgamation with St. Catharines in 1961]

Note that John Brown has done grading in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown [known as Merritton prior to amalgamation with St. Catharines in 1961]. This document is badly stained and faded. It is signed by S.D. Woodruff, 1855.

Note that John Brown has graveled in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown

Note that John Brown has graveled in the section between Geneva Street and Slabtown. This is signed by S.D. Woodruff, Oct. 18, 1855.