Fire Insurance - Cowan & Parks 1851

A fire insurance policy in the amount of one thousand dollars through Aetna Insurance Company of Utica, New York. The cost of twenty two dollars and twenty five cents would give them a one year insurance policy from August 1851 through August 1852.

Letter written by Mahlon Taylor to Samuel Clarke commenting on US troops during Fort George occupation - July 26, 1813

A letter written by Mahlon Taylor to his uncle, Samuel Clarke, dated at Marcellus [New York], July 26, 1813. Mahlon Taylor writes that he believes the mail he has sent out is not making it past Princeton, as he has not had a reply to any of his sent correspondence. He also writes that he has heard there are 3500 men at Fort George, 1000 are unfit for duty, and that there is skirmishing daily. He comments that the general opinion is that the troops will withdraw from Canada entirely. The letter is signed Mahlon C Taylor and is addressed to Mr. Samuel Clarke, no. 227 South Front Street, Philadelphia.

City of Hamilton land abstracts (lots 93-203), 1865

An abstract of title for multiple lots in Peter H. Hamilton’s survey, south of Hunter Street, in the City of Hamilton. The lots involved range from lots 93-203 (non-inclusive). The document is dated November 10, 1865. The entries are dated from 1798 to 1865 and include the grantor, grantee, lands and instrument. The name Geo. S. Papps, Esq. appears centred at the top of the page. The document is signed at the bottom by John H. Greer, Registrar. A note on the reverse side of the document reads “Re Angus Abstract”.

Photograph - Christmas with the Taylor Family

A photograph of the Taylor family with Robert Band as they celebrate Christmas. There are four adults and three children all in front of a Christmas tree.

Sketch of the ship "Jane C. Woodruff"

A black and white copy of a sketch of the ship "Jane C. Woodruff". This appears to have been in a scrapbook. There is a slight tear which affects the picture slightly. [The Jane C. Woodruff was a barquentine ship built in St. Catharines in 1866 by Lewis Shikeluna. The ship belonged to John Battle who was an associate of Samuel D. Woodruff. She was named in honour of Samuel and his wife, Jane Caroline. She originated as a square timber trade boat before being converted into a 3 masted schooner. She collided with the "Mary Battle" in a snow squall in Georgian Bay. The ship passed out of existence in 1902].

Last Will and Testament - Jane Caroline Woodruff (1903)

Last Will and Testament of Jane Caroline Woodruff in which she lists personal items to be left to her children, grandchildren, and nieces. [This appears to be a rough copy], December 31, 1903.

Last Will and Testament - Jane Caroline Woodruff (1910)

Last Will and Testament of Jane C. Woodruff. This is a handwritten copy of the previous Jane C. Woodruff will, June 15, 1910.

Inventory of Jane C. Woodruff Estate

An inventory of the Jane C. Woodruff estate (5 pages, handwritten). This is a copy. The last page is torn in half. n.d.

Indenture between Johnson T. Butler, Ann Jane Butler and Henry Rogers

Indenture of bargain and sale between Johnson T. Butler and his wife Ann Jane Butler, both of the Township of Niagara to Henry Rogers of the Township of Niagara regarding part of Lot no. 113 in the Township of Niagara - instrument no. 14467 [it is listed as 14467 and 14466 on different parts of the document], April 13, 1864.

Indenture between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff to Patrick Burns

Indenture of bargain and sale between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff of St. Catharines to Patrick Burns of the Township of Grantham regarding part of Lot no. 23 in the 5th Concession in the Township of Grantham - instrument no. 14819. This is listed in Book E, folio 338. October 3, 1864.

Indenture between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff to Daniel McCarthy

Indenture of bargain and sale between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff of St. Catharines to Daniel McCarthy of the Township of Grantham regarding 4 1/2 acres of part of Lot no. 23 in the 5th Concession in the Town of Grantham - instrument no. 14821. Listed in Book E, folio 341, October 3, 1864.

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 Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff to Hamilton Killaly Woodruff

Indenture of deed of land situate between Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff and Jane Woodruff of St. Catharines to Hamilton Killaly Woodruff of St. Catharines regarding Lot no. 22 in the 1st Concession, the south half of Lot no. 20 in Concession B, Broken Lot no. 22 in Concession B, Lots numbered 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Concession C, Lots no. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20 in Concession D and Lot no. 21 in Concession D in the Township of Mersea (2 copies), Feb. 13, 1891.

Indenture between Samuel D. Woodruff and Jane Caroline Woodruff and Hamilton Killaly Woodruff

Indenture between Samuel D. Woodruff and Jane Caroline Woodruff and Hamilton Killaly Woodruff in which Samuel Woodruff signed over pew 15 in St. George’s Church, St. Catharines to Hamilton Killaly Woodruff for $1.00, May 12, 1900.

Letter - Jane Eliot Tait to James D. Tait

Letter written to “my dear” [James D. Tait] and it asks the recipient to tell Belle to give back the white tablecloth and napkins, bookcase, chafing dish and other items. The letter is signed “with love, your wife, Jane Eliot [Tait], n.d.