Dr. John Jackson

Professor of Geography.

Dr. Jackson

Professor Jackson at his desk.

Reflections upon the late correspondence between Mr. Secretary Smith, and Francis James Jackson, esq., Minister Plenipotentiary of His Britannic Majesty /

Originally published in the Federal Republican of Baltimore.

Resolutions reported by the Military Committee, expressive of the thanks of Congress to Major General Jackson, and the troops under his command, for their gallantry and good conduct, in the defence of New Orleans.--

February 13, 1815. Printed by order of the Senate of the United States.

Welland Canal Survey of Lands Peter May, 1826

Survey map and description of Peter May's land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. Noteable features include; a large pond, the original bed of the 12 Mile Creek. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map. The property is on the second concession in Grantham. Click on 'detail' to see Map

Welland Canal Survey of Lands Peter Vanevery, 1827

Survey map and description of Peter Vanevery's land created by The Welland Canal Company. Included is a written description of the land along with a drawing of the land. Noteable features include; lines between lots, L. Carrol's and E. Bouke's land. The land totals 100 acres. Deed from Jacob Stule (?) dated July 10, 1827. Surveyor notes are seen in pencil on the map.

Last Will and Testament of Peter Wright - 18 December 1812

The last will and testament of Peter Wright dated December 18, 1812. Transcription of will is below.

Reflections upon the late correspondence between Mr. Secretary Smith, and Francis James Jackson, esq., Minister Plenipotentiary of His Britannic Majesty

Originally published in the Federal Republican of Baltimore. Printed by Benjamin Edes

Resolutions reported by the Military Committee, expressive of the thanks of Congress to Major General Jackson, and the troops under his command, for their gallantry and good conduct, in the defence of New Orleans

February 13, 1815. Printed by order of the Senate of the United States. Printed by Roger C. Weightman

Residence and Grist Mill of Peter C. Servos, J.P. - Vignette

A vignette of the residence and grist mill of Peter C. Servos, J.P., Township of Niagara.

John N. Jackson papers, 1960-1989, n.d.

John N. Jackson was born in Nottingham, England in 1926. He developed a passion for landforms and geography from his father, a high school math and science teacher who had studied geology. During the Second World War, he served in the British Navy. He received his BA from the University of Birmingham, and a PhD from the University of Manchester. After spending a year as a visiting professor at the University of British Columbia, he was hired in 1965 as the founding head of the Geography Department at Brock University. He taught at Brock for more than 25 years, immersing himself in the geography and history of the Niagara area. He became particularly interested in the history of the Welland Canals. He authored 20 books on various topics, including land use in Niagara, the history of St. Catharines, the Welland Canal, and railways in the Niagara Peninsula. He died in 2010, at the age of 84.

Last will and testament - Peter Wright

The last will and testament of Peter Wright, dated December 18th, 1812. He was the father of Mary Wright, the first wife of Thomas Wilson (third generation). In the will, Peter states his executors as Lawrence Lemon, George Garner, and his wife Susannah Wright. There is also a transcript of the handwritten will.

Peter Partington, MPP for Brock, to Introduce Private Members' Resolution in Support of Wine Council of Ontario

A release from the office of Peter Partington, QC, MPP Brock, stating his support for the Wine Council of Ontario. The resolution is quoted and and there are handwritten notes making slight changes. The document is dated October 25, 1985.

Indenture of Land Sold by John Robertson to John Jackson

Indenture regarding land sold by John Robertson of Niagara to John Jackson of Niagara. This transaction is for part of Lot no. 93 in Niagara Township. This document was registered in the Lincoln and Haldimand Registry on September 10, 1823 in Book J folio 322 - instrument no. 6357. Date of transaction was May 5, 1823.

Indenture between David Secord and John Jackson

Indenture between David Secord of Niagara Township and John Jackson of Niagara Township regarding the sale of part of Lot no. 90 situated in St. Davids, June 10, 1825.