Photograph - Ann and William Sanderson

A framed copy of 2 photographed sketches. Each photograph is 18 cm x 13 cm. Ann and William Sanderson are displayed in this frame.

Composite Photographs - William Woodruff and his children

The composite includes photos of: Richard Woodruff (1822-1887) brother of Samuel Woodruff, son of William Woodruff. He married Cornelia McCrumb. His son-in- law was Samuel Zimmerman of the bank. Richard was a director of the Niagara Suspension Bridge. Joseph Woodruff (1820-1886) son of William Woodruff. He married Julia Claus. He was the Sherriff of Lincoln County and one of the incorporators of the Zimmerman Bank. Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff (1819-1904) who was the son of William Woodruff. He married Jane Caroline Sanderson (1827-1912) William Woodruff (1793-1860) who was the son of Ezekiel Woodruff who was born on July 29, 1763 and moved to the Niagara area from Litchfield Connecticut. He died in Niagara on Nov. 26, 1836. Henry Counter Woodruff (1833-1916) was the 7th child of William Woodruff. He married Emma Eloise Osgood (1835-1925) Dr. William Woodruff (1830-1908) of London, Ont. was the son of William Woodruff. Helena Woodruff (1828-1892) was the daughter of William Woodruff. She married Joseph Patterson Boomer. Julia Woodruff (1825-1870) was the sister of Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and the daughter of William Woodruff.

Photograph - William H. Sanderson

Photograph of a sketch, 13 cm x 10 cm, of William H. Sanderson. The photographer was G.F. Maitland of St. Catharines.

Photograph - Dr. William Woodruff with description

Black and white photograph, 18 ½ x 13 cm, of Dr. William Woodruff as described on the back by R. Band in 1977.

Photograph - Dr. William Woodruff

Black and white photograph, 16 cm x 10 cm, of Dr. William Woodruff of London, Ontario.

Tintype - William Knapp Cleveland

Tintype, 9 cm x 6 ½ cm, of William Knapp Cleveland (Julia Woodruff’s brother) . He is quite young in these tintypes. He seems to be sitting in front of a backdrop with a reclining dog.

Tintype - William Knapp Cleveland dressed as cowboy

Tintype, 9 cm x 6 ½ cm, of William Knapp Cleveland (Julia Woodruff’s brother) described in a note at the bottom by R. Band. William is dressed in cowboy attire in front of a fence and brandishing a gun while holding a rifle. He is posing in front of a house.

Letter Regarding William Woodruff Estate

Letter regarding William Woodruff's estate. This consists of one typed page. It is not made out to anyone, nor is it signed by anyone. The intended recipients are: S.D. Woodruff, H.K. Woodruff, Messrs. A. Woodruff and H. Yale, William Woodruff M.D., Henry Woodruff and Mrs. Helena A. Boomer. The letter is slightly torn and fragile.

Printed Blank from James McWhirter to S.D. Woodruff

Printed blank from James McWhirter of Woodstock, official assignee, addressed to S.D. Woodruff in regard to the Oct. 10th meeting regarding William Little, an insolvent. This document is slightly stained. This does not affect the text, Sept. 20, 1866.

Printed Blank Regarding the Insolvent Act of 1864 from James McWhirter to S.D. Woodruff

Printed blank regarding the Insolvent Act of 1864, this was sent to S. D. Woodruff in the matter of William Little, an insolvent. There was to be a meeting on the 10th day of October for public examination of the insolvent. The document was signed by James McWhirter, official assignee, Sept. 20, 1866.

The letter is addressed to Samuel D. Woodruff and is signed by Thomas Steers

Letter which is very stained, fragile and has holes in it. Text is partially illegible and faded. The letter is addressed to Samuel D. Woodruff and is signed by Thomas Steers. It is written in ink, but someone has added comments in pencil. It regards Richard and William Woodruff. There are questions on the document which include: “Has M. Clement died interstate?” [in pencil – “he has”]; “Has he an heir at law other than” [the rest is faded, someone has written in pencil “he has, Richard and William Woodruff”], March 23, 1847.

Letter - William Young to James Woodruff

Letter to James D. Woodruff at the Welland Canal, St. Catharines. The letter is postmarked Philadelphia [date illegible] and Queenston, Feb. 7, 1847. In this letter William Young of Philadelphia describes some of the prices and features of his wares including compasses and levels, Feb. 3, 1847.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from F. Shanly

Letter regarding an estimate of lowering the grade as suggested by William Hamilton Merritt. This was sent to S.D. Woodruff from F. Shanly, May 22, 1857.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes

Letter to S.D. Woodruff from Fred Holmes noting how many days work were done by him, William Stoker and Thomas Secord, Aug. 27, 1860.

Letter with the salutation “Dear Sir” and signed by Louis Cabot

Letter with the salutation “Dear Sir” and signed by Louis Cabot. He claims that he has written to George Richards to send a draft for $1,000.00 (2 pages, handwritten), March 23, n.d.