Photograph - Lorenzo Lamas, Laura Dickson, Donald Ziraldo

A photograph of Lorenzo Lamas, Laura Dickson and Donald Ziraldo at the Winetasting Inn on the Park November 1986.

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.

Sale of Land for Taxes to W.H. Dickson

Notice of sale of land for taxes to W. H. Dickson. This is a handwritten document. The land consists of 4 acres of Lot no. 12 in the 5th Concession of Wainfleet. This is dated May 23, 1857 [signatures are illegible]. On the back there is a note that Walter Hamilton Dickson has transferred this land to Joseph Augustus Woodruff, Dec. 3, 1861.

Indenture of deed of quit claim (original copy and memorial of) between Walter H. and Charlotte Dickson of Guelph and Joseph A. Woodruff of Niagara

Indenture of deed of quit claim (original copy and memorial of) between Walter H. and Charlotte Dickson of Guelph and Joseph A. Woodruff of Niagara for land in the Town of Clifton, Stamford and Welland, Aug. 10, 1863.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 3 ½ acres in Lot no. 34 in the 3rd Concession of Wainfleet to W. H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 3 ½ acres in Lot no. 34 in the 3rd Concession of Wainfleet to W. H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 3 acres in Lot no. 7 [?] in Grimsby to W. H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 3 acres in Lot no. 7 [?] in Grimsby to W. H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 6 acres in Lot no. 9 in the 4th Concession of Caistor to W.H. Dickson [originally said S.D. Woodruff, but this was crossed out]

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 6 acres in Lot no. 9 in the 4th Concession of Caistor to W.H. Dickson [originally said S.D. Woodruff, but this was crossed out], May 23, 1857.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Lot no. 18 in the 4th Concession of Humberland to W.H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Lot no. 18 in the 4th Concession of Humberland to W.H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Lot no.1 in the 6th Concession of Grimsby to W. H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Lot no.1 in the 6th Concession of Grimsby to W. H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Lot no.33 in the 4th Concession of Wainfleet to W.H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Lot no.33 in the 4th Concession of Wainfleet to W.H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 7 acres in Lot no. 24 in the 2nd Concession of Caistor to W. H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 7 acres in Lot no. 24 in the 2nd Concession of Caistor to W. H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 6 acres in Lot 13 in the 3rd Concession of Crowland to Walter H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 6 acres in Lot 13 in the 3rd Concession of Crowland to Walter H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Broken Front Lot no.3 in the 3rd Concession of Gainboro to W.H. Dickson

Certificate that Joseph Kingsmill, sheriff, has sold 4 acres in Broken Front Lot no.3 in the 3rd Concession of Gainsboro to W.H. Dickson, May 23, 1857.

Letter to the Honorable Thomas Clark from R. Dickson

Letter to the Honorable Thomas Clark from R. Dickson in which Mr. Dickson tells Clark that he is leaving for Liverpool (3 pages, handwritten), Nov. 30, 1815.

Letter to William Dickson from R. Dickson

Letter to William Dickson from R. Dickson regarding a vacancy that was made open in India. It is suggested that W. Dickson might be appointed and R. Dickson would like William to speak to the governor on his behalf (1 page, double-sided, handwritten), June 10, 1816.