Province of Upper Canada Grant to Elizabeth MacKay

Province of Upper Canada Grant (vellum) to Elizabeth MacKay of the Township of Charlottenburgh in the County of Glengarry. She was the daughter of William MacKay, a United Empire Loyalist. She was granted 200 acres in the east halves of lots no. 8 and 10 in the 2nd Concession in the Township of Orillia. This was registered June 4, 1836 – Folio 168, May 27, 1836.

Letter to J.P. Bradley from John Mackay

Letter to J.P. Bradley from John Mackay asking if Mr. Bradley could let W. Dunbar Ross know that his client can have her box, Nov. 18, 1845.

Second Welland Canal - Book 2, Survey Map 4 - Locks 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 in Grantham

Survey map of the Second Welland Canal created by the Welland Canal Company showing the Grantham Township along the outskirts of Merritton. Identified structures associated with the Canal include Locks 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, Lock House Lot, and the towing path. The surveyors' measurements and notes can be seen in red and black ink and pencil. Several stones likely used in the measurements are identified on the map. Local area landmarks are also identified and include streets and roads(ex. Hartzel Road and Macadamized Road), the Great Western Railroad, Swing Bridge, Thorold Station and its structures (ex. freight house, office, water tank, and wood house), Gordon and Mackay Houses, Gordon and Mackay's Cotton Mill, hydraulic race, a wharf, pond, and an unnamed bridge. Properties and property owners of note are: Concession 9 Lots 12 and 13, A. Bradley, John O'Coner, G. Grant, J. Bradley, J. Vanderburgh, O. Clifford and a parcel of land leased Gordon and Mackay.