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.

Indenture between Robert Loring and John Conolly

Indenture of bargain and sale between Robert Loring of Toronto and John Connolly of St. Catharines for lot no. 8 in the 12th concession of Durham. The instrument no. is 24283, January 28, 1861.

Indenture between George Boomer and Fanny Caroline Boomer to John Stannage

Indenture of bargain and sale between George Boomer and Fanny Caroline Boomer of Toronto to John Stannage of St. Catharines regarding 5 acres in Lot no. 13 in the 3rd Concession of Crowland. November 21, 1862.

Indenture between Henry and Mary Ellen Rogers and John Young

Indenture of bargain and sale between Henry and Mary Ellen Rogers of the Township of Niagara and John Young of the Township of Niagara regarding part of Lot no. 113 in the Township of Niagara - instrument no. 15071. Registered in the County of Lincoln on January 16, 1865 in Book C, folio 344, January 13, !865.

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 Owen Clifford and Margaret Clifford to John Charles Rykert and William B. Gilleland

Indenture of mortgage deed between Owen Clifford and Margaret Clifford of the Township of Grantham to John Charles Rykert and William B. Gilleland of St. Catharines regarding parts of Lots no. 10 and 11 in the 9th Concession of the Township of Grantham. Registered in the Township of Grantham Register on September 15, 1870 - instrument no. 804 and registered in the Township of Grantham Register of February 8, 1872 - instrument no. 1104, September 15, 1870.

Sketch of John Gibson Brick Building

Sketch of John Gibson brick building and adjoining lots. This is a hand drawn sketch, n.d.

Statement of John O'Connor Damaged Wheat Crop

Statement (handwritten, 3 pages) in which John O’Connor states that his wheat crop of 1834 was damaged. A fence was also down which resulted in his wheat crop being destroyed by cattle and pigs. The defendants had to pay the plaintiff for damages. S. D. Woodruff was the arbitrator in this case, Aug. 1835.

Receipt of Payment by John McDonagh

Receipt of payment by John McDonagh for 5 pounds, 50 pence, March 24, n.d.

Letter - John P. Weston Co., to S.D. Woodruff

A letter (printed) from the John P. Weston Co. of Rochester, New York to S.D. Woodruff regarding an Italian marble headstone with Julia Ann Woodruff raised at the top, Nov. 15, 1901.

Bill to Dilly Coleman from Mr. Dilke of Port Robinson

Bill to Dilly Coleman from Mr. Dilke of Port Robinson, April 11, 1850.

Letter from Port Robinson to Mr. Bell

Letter from Port Robinson to Mr. Bell acknowledging the receipt for the affidavits which were sent. The writer says that he is not the owner of the land as Mr. Bell supposes. The writer is anxious for this matter to be brought before the committee and says that this matter has been 2 years in Mr. Steer’s hands in neglect. [The letter is unsigned, but the writer is probably Samuel D. Woodruff], April 10, 1849.

Schmidt, John, includes: Application for Loan, and Mortgage Loan Envelope, and Abstract of Title

Schmidt, John, includes: Application for Loan, Aug. 8, 1884 and Mortgage Loan Envelope no. 302 for July 1, 1884 – July 1, 1889 and Abstract of Title, Sept. 6, 1884.

Letter to S.D. Woodruff which accompanied the payment on the John Schmidt loan signed by S.L. Conklin, assistant secretary of Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage Trust Company

Letter to S.D. Woodruff (1 page, typed) which accompanied the payment on the John Schmidt loan signed by S.L. Conklin, assistant secretary of Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage Trust Company, July 9, 1889.

Article sent to S.D. Woodruff from John Foley

Article (2 double sided, printed pages) from John Foley of the State of New York Banking Department regarding the Jarvis-Conklin Mortgage Trust Company in which he states “Every statement ever published by this company as the findings of the New York Banking Department was garbled, misleading and made without the sanction or knowledge of the Department.” This article was sent to S.D. Woodruff from John Foley, Expert Accountant, Kansas City. The accompanying envelope is postmarked Kansas 1891 and St. Catharines Apr. 20, 1891