Sales Agreement - July 30th, 1851

A sales agreement between Alexander Lattimore of Wainfleet and John Gordon of Gravelly Bay to William Cowan of Dunville, sale of a scow called "Welland", July 30th 1851.

Order to create a General Board of Health in the Town of Niagara, June 25, 1832

In the early nineteenth century, a widespread outbreak of cholera occurred in continental Europe, eventually spreading to the British Isles. The disease subsequently spread to Canada as impoverished British immigrants seeking a better life arrived in the country. To help curb the spread of the disease, local Boards of Health were created.

Order to create a General Board of Health in the Town of Niagara, June 25, 1832.

In the early nineteenth century, a widespread outbreak of cholera occurred in continental Europe, eventually spreading to the British Isles. The disease subsequently spread to Canada as impoverished British immigrants seeking a better life arrived in the country. To help curb the spread of the disease, local Boards of Health were created.

Indenture between William Dickson [Jr.] and Robert M. Wilson, February 7, 1859.

William Dickson (1799-1877) was the son of the prominent Niagara businessman and politician William Dickson (1769-1846). William was educated in Edinburgh, Scotland, and settled in Galt, Ontario, upon his return to Canada. His father had business affairs in Dumfries and Galt, which he left in his sons charge when he retired to Niagara in 1837. William had an older brother, Robert, and younger brother, Walter, both of whom served in the Militia and became involved in politics.

Photograph - William Woodruff (1783-1860) and Margaret Clement Woodruff (1794-1882)

Pair of photographs, 17 ½ cm x 12 cm of William Woodruff, son of Ezekiel and a 17 ½ cm x 12 cm photograph of Margaret Clement Woodruff in a folding silver frame. These photographs were described by R. Band in 1990 – description is included.

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 of Administration to William Woodruff

Letter of administration from Lewiston, New York to William Woodruff. William Woodruff is granted the right to dispose of the goods and chattels of John Woodruff (deceased).

Probate of Last Will and Testament - William Smith

Probate of Last Will and Testament of William Smith of the township of Lincoln. Mr. Smith was a farmer. His goods and chattels are left to his children and grandchildren. The document was registered May 9, 1865 - instrument no. 15383 and the original date of the document is January 20, 1856.

Probate of Last Will and Testament of Alexander Simpson of Crowland Township

Probate of Last Will and Testament of Alexander Simpson of Crowland Township, January 29, 1872.