Photograph - Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff

Coloured, framed photograph of Sam D. Woodruff in uniform [this photo is a coloured version of the photo of Sam taken at the Niagara Falls Railroad Station], 1916.

Scrap Paper - Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff

Scrap of paper with the name Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff with birth and death dates.

Canadian Expeditionary Force Death Certificate - Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff

Canadian Expeditionary Force Death Certificate stating that Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff was killed in action on the 13th of July, 1918, dated Sept. 20, 1919.

Letter - Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff to "Marg"

Letter dated Nov. 5th, no year. The salutation is "Dear Marg". In this letter, Samuel talks about the fact that everyone is fed up and they want to go somewhere, preferably France, but he thinks that they will stay where they are all winter. He says that he is "absolutely fed up with the army". The letter is signed "Loving Cuz, Sam".

Letter - Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff to "Maggie Muffin Hound"

Letter, from Whitley Camp, Surrey. The letter is dated July 3, with no year. The salutation is "Dear Maggie Muffin Hound". Samuel writes about getting a letter from Barrie and he talks about old friends and family. He mentions that he has seen "Dad Palling" [father of his fiance]. It is signed "Your loving cousin, Sam D. Woodruff".

Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff, Casualty Details, Grave site information etc.

Copies (these items were copied from the internet) of Samuel DeVeaux's attestation paper, casualty details and a copy of a photo of Wailly Orchard Cemetery in which the old wooden crosses have been replaced by stones.

Photograph - Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff with rifle

Framed photograph of Samuel DeVeaux Woodruff, so on William Woodruff. In this photograph he is carrying a rifle. The photograph was taken at his residence, DeVeaux Hall in St. Catharines, Ontario in 1891. This photograph was described by R. Band of Toronto in 1977.

Interview with David Sharron

This is a radio interview between host Mike Saunders and David Sharron, Head of Special Collections and Archives, James A. Gibson Library, Brock University. The interview discusses the Library's Autism Collection. It is 23:51 minutes in length and was originally broadcast on the program "Inquisitive Minds" on CFBU-FM Brock University Student Radio, March 27, 2014.

Indenture of Release to Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway from Executors of Samuel Zimmerman

Indenture of release regarding a loan of 12, 500 pounds which Samuel Zimmerman (deceased) is said to have lent and advanced to the Woodstock and Lake Erie Railway and Harbour Company. This is put forward by the executors who include: Joseph A. Woodruff, Richard Woodruff, John L. Ranney and Richard Miller. This document releases and exonerates the Railway Company from any debts to the executors. [The outside of the document says 1857, but the actual date is Feb. 10, 1858].

Indenture of Land Sold by David Secord to George Shaw, Richard Woodruff, Timothy Street, Josiah Brown, Henry Pope

Indenture regarding land sold by David Secord of St. Davids to George Shaw, Richard Woodruff, Timothy Street and Josiah Brown, all of Niagara Township and Reverend Henry Pope of York. The land includes part of Lot no. 90 in the Township of Niagara. September 5, 1820.

Indenture Lease of Land by David Secord to Richard and William Woodruff

Indenture stating that David Secord of the Township of Niagara leased the dam of the sawmill pond in St. Davids to Richard and William Woodruff for 25 shillings per year for their mill business, May 2, 1824.

Indenture of Sawmill Water Leased to Stroughton Moore by David Secord

Indenture stating that David Secord of St. Davids, leased the sawmill water in St. Davids to Stroughton Moore of St. Davids for 50 pounds a year. This document was witnessed by Ezekiel and William Woodruff, July 22, 1824.

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.

Indenture of Sale Between David Secord to Jacob Lutz

Indenture of sale between David Secord of Niagara Township to Jacob Lutz of Thorold Township regarding part of Lot no. 90 in the Township of Niagara. Registered for the County of Lincoln and Haldimand in Book J, Folio 817. This was registered July 12, 1825. The instrument no. is 6659, June 30, 1825.

Indenture between The Honourable George Moffatt and Samuel Street

Indenture (vellum) between The Honourable George Moffatt of Montreal and Samuel Street of Stamford for the sale of 200 acres in Lot no. 12 in the 4th Concession in the Township of Beverly, County of Halton, June 13, 1836.