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Correspondence.

File consists of three pieces of correspondence. One from E.P. to Janie, one from Rev. Edwin Clement to E.P. and one from E.P. to James B. O'Brian.

Clement Bowlby Family

Diary No. 12., 1877.

Ca. [65] p. ms. diary contained in two coverless notebooks (taped together) kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1877 to Dec. 31, 1877 when Shoults lived in Little Britain, and it contains primarily daily entries (in some sections of this diary the entries are not daily) recording personal, social, and professional activities, as well as accounts of weather conditions. Diary entries relate to Shoults' activities as a minister, and include the names of the places where he preached and of the Bible readings which formed the basis for his services. Reference is also made to the many church meetings he participated in, to funerals and baptisms, to a Christian conference, and to other church activities in which he was involved. Descriptions of family, social, and parish visits are also contained in this diary, including the names of many friends and acquaintances. Gardening activities are also described in this diary.

Shoults, J.H., Rev.

Ellis Bray to Abraham Bray.

Ellis Bray to Abraham Bray.

One letter from Ellis Bray to Abraham Bray, dated January 21, 1877 from Cheshire, England. Ellis Bray is a cousin of Abraham Bray, son of Uncle James. Ellis gives a detailed account of his life over the last ten years traveling through the United States as a labourer, making reference to Chinese labourers and "troublesome" Native Americans. The letter also includes details of Ellis' life back in England, where he married and became a station master, of his father's death on February 12, 1874, and accounts of Bray family still living in England, including James' siblings Uncle William and Aunt Mary, and Ellis' siblings.

Bray Family

Great Britain a hundred years ago.

One handwritten historical account of Great Britain one hundred years ago written during Louis Henry Wagner's time as a student at North Western College in Illinois.

Wagner Hailer family

Royal Military College to Louis Henry Wagner.

Correspondence from the Royal Military College to Louis Henry Wagner. The letter is in response to one sent by Louis Henry requesting a copy of the Militia General Orders from the Canada Gazette, which is included.

Wagner Hailer family

Historical sketch of Clive.

One handwritten historical account of the community of Clive written during Louis Henry Wagner's time as a student at North Western College in Illinois.

Wagner Hailer family

Magna Carta.

One handwritten historical account of the Magna Carta written during Louis Henry Wagner's time as a student at North Western College in Illinois.

Wagner Hailer family

Stick to Louis Henry Wagner.

Correspondence from Stick to Louis Henry Wagner. The postcard implores Louis Henry to write to Stick and indicates that he misses him.

Wagner Hailer family

Clement, Edwin Perry and Janie Elizabeth Bowlby.

File consists of two identical full length wedding portraits of Edwin Perry Clement and Janie Elizabeth Bowlby. Edwin Perry is seated in an arm chair and Janie is standing at his side, dressed in white gown and veil, with right arm resting on his shoulder.

Clement Bowlby Family

Sarah Rawson to Abraham Bray.

Sarah Rawson to Abraham Bray.

One letter from Sarah Rawson (nee Bray) to Abraham Bray, dated July 9, 1878 from Holbeck. The letter gives an update on Sarah and her children, John Henry and Ann Elizabeth, and tells of Uncle William's death.

Bray Family

Seagram, Frederick Frowd, 1783-1861: Estate.

Corrrespondence, correspondence copies, legal documents and copies relating to the possible claim of Mrs. William Seagram against the estate of Frederick Frowd Seagram, both pecuniary and in property. Includes correspondence and notes of J.A. Davies, a Montreal solicitor, including a letter to the Secretary Treasurer of Galt, Ont. re a property "opposite Lovel's Hotel", one to the Mayor of Warminster, Eng. about money bequeathed to individuals, and one letter regarding the results of his queries. Includes: "Last Will of William Seagram," March 2, 1892; "Re Seagram Power of Attorney, Copy," from William Seagram, Montreal to John Seagram, England; "The Executors of theLate Ann Frowd Davies in Account with the Estate," Oct. 3, 1878. Also included are one calling card, and a family record of the children of Thomas Seagram, 1810-1878 and Emily Hore, 1819-1871.

Seagram Family

Moyer, Levi Nash and family.

One full body studio group portrait of Levi Nash Moyer and Mollie Moyer with thier children (left to right) Eva Moyer, Charles Moyer, Mary Emma Moyer, and Harry Rollin Moyer. Levi is holding a young Eva and an infant Mary Emma is being held by Mollie.

Schantz Russell Family

Diary, 1878.

Ca. [44] p. ms. diary contained in a coverless notebook kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period July 1, 1878 to Dec. 31, 1878 when Shoults lived in Little Britain, and it contains daily entries recording personal, social, and professional activities, as well as accounts of weather conditions. Diary entries relate to Shoults' activities as a minister, and include the names of the places where he preached and of the Bible readings which formed the basis for his services. Reference is also made to the many church meetings he participated in, to individuals he baptized, to funerals, to a Christian conference, and to other church activities in which he was involved. Descriptions of family, social, and parish visits are also contained in this diary, including the names of many friends and acquaintances.

Shoults, J.H., Rev.

Policy of insurance for Daniel Scherer.

File consists of an insurance policy for Daniel Scherer, a cooper from the Town of Waterloo, from The Economical Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Berlin. Insurance covers home, barn, and household furnishings, etc. for property on William Street in Waterloo. Includes an additional agreement transfering the policy to Henry Koch of Breslau for securing payment of a mortgage.

Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville

Memorandum Book: Cochran & Co., New York.

One small leather-bound booklet with inscription "From J.N. Moyer to his Nephew Orpheus Moyer Schantz, Campden, Lincoln Co., Ont., 5th April, 1869. This booklet is the "annual circular" of the Cochran Co. and alternates blank pages with a catalogue of dry goods carried. Orpheus Schantz began to use this as a drawing book in 1878, and it contains drawings in pencil of animals both domestic and foreign, each signed and dated.

Schantz Russell Family

Manuscripts: J. N. Moyer.

Three manuscript poems from J. N. Moyer to the children of Tobias and Mary Schantz while they were living in Conestoga, Ont., one entitled "Johnny's Address to Santa Claus" dated Dec. 24, 1878, one illustrated calligraphic manuscript New Year's poem: "1879 AD, Affectionately Inscribed to His Nephews and Nieces, by J. N. Moyer", and one entitled "Six Children Beloved" dated Jan. 21, 1879.

Schantz Russell Family

Schantz, Sophie Emma : correspondence received.

Twenty-three letters received by Sophie Emma Schantz.

Date and Place from: 1899 Chicago To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 Notes: Ephemeral items re. Sophie's kindergarten training, exam in Chicago.

Date and Place from: July 25, ? Chicago, Ill. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Blodgett, Mary M.

Date and Place from: March 2, 1900 Chicago, Ill. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Bright, Orville Attachments: Envelope with stamp.

Date and Place from: Jan. 24, 1893 Columbia, Pa. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Ellenberger, C.A. Notes: Written on Hotel Columbia letterhead.

Date and Place from: May 13, 1893 Blyth, ON To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Austin, Alf.

Date and Place from: May 13, 1893 Blyth, ON To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Austin, Alf.

Date and Place from: Jan. 4, 1894 Blyth, ON To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Austin, Alf Notes: Includes note to Etta.

Date and Place from: Feb. 19, 1894 Blyth To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Austin, Alf.

Date and Place from: Oct. 5, 1897 Berlin, ON To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Aggie.

Date and Place from: Feb. 24, 1898 Hartford To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Ella.

Date and Place from: June 9, 1898 Berlin, ON To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Aggie.

Date and Place from: Oct. 27, 1898 Berlin, Ont. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Attachments: Envelope, no stamp.

Date and Place from: Oct. 30, 1898 Berlin, Ont. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Aggie.

Date and Place from: Jan. 4, 1899 Port Elgin, Ont. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Annie.

Date and Place from: Aug. 24, 1899 Berlin, Ont. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Becker, W.H. Notes: Includes letter of recommendation.

Date and Place from: Dec. 20, 1899 Berlin, Ont. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Aggie.

Date and Place from: July 9, 1900 Varna, Ont. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Austin, Alf.

Date and Place from: Dec. 1878 s.l. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From ? Notes: Poem "Compliments of Santa Claus ..."

Date and Place from: Jan. 10, 1900 Berlin, Ont. To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Aunt ? Notes: Includes envelope.

Date and Place from: Dec. 27, 1897 To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 Notes: Envelope only, with stamp.

To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Casey, Mary.

To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Becker, Mary S.

To Schantz, Sophie Emma, 1869-1958 From Bowman, J.B.

Schantz Russell Family

Gerrie, Maria to father and Allan [Samuel B. Bowman and Allan Bowman].

One item of correspondence from Maria Gerrie to her father Samuel B. Bauman and brother-in-law Allan Bowman (husband of sister Nancy). The letter is dated and addressed March 18, 1878, Hamilton. In the letter Maria mentions that she has recently married John Gerrie and that they have just moved from Stratford to Hamilton. She also describes their new home in detail and compares it to the previous one.

Bowman family

Shortt, Lorraine

File consists of formal studio and candid portraits of Lorraine Shortt in variety of formats. Photographers include K.W. Snider (Kingston, Ont.), C.H. Boyes (Kingston, Ont.), and The Bingham Home Studio (Toronto, Ont.)

Shortt, Elizabeth Smith

Biographical.

File consists of biographical and genealogical material relating to Edwin Perry Clement and Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. File includes:

  • clippings on the family including obituaries of E.P. and Janie,
  • a posthumous article on E.P.,
  • clippings on the wedding of E.P. and Janie,
  • clippings on the appointment of E.P.;
  • a baptism declaration by E.P.,
  • an advertisement for a President's Birthday Rally when E.P. was president of Mutual Life;
  • clipping for the Trinity Church News on E.P., and family notes and genealogical notes written by Florence Grace Clement.

Clement Bowlby Family

Biographical : oversize.

File consists of biographical clippings on Edwin Perry Clement and wife Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. Includes an obituary for E.P., and three clippings on the wedding of E.P. and Janie.

Clement Bowlby Family

Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby.

File consists of one three quarter length studio portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. Inscription on verso reads "Janie E. Bowlby shortly before marriage."

Clement Bowlby Family

Greb, Erwin C.

File consists of personal documents relating to Erwin C. Greb (1894-1954) and his wife Clara (1894-19--). Includes personal correspondence to Erwin, birth and marriage certificates, the wills of Clara and of Erwin's maternal grandfather John Baptist Mayer, a deed of land for a property on Mansion Street (Kitchener), certificates for Erwin's memberships in the Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and the Grand River Masonic Lodge, and other documents.

File also includes several photographs, as well as funeral notices for Erwin's father Charles Greb (1934), mother Caroline Greb (1931), sister Eleanora Dumart (1929), and nephew William Dumart (1925).

Greb, Charles E. family

Gerrie, Maria and John to father and Nancy [Samuel Bowman and Nancy Bowman].

One item of correspondence from Maria and John Gerrie to her father Samuel B. Bowman and sister Nancy Bowman. The letter is dated and addressed July 2, 1878, Hamilton. In the letter Maria discusses recent Dominion Day celebrations in Toronto and taking the boat from Hamilton to their. She also mentions strawberry picking, friends visiting and that she is planning on going to the Mechanic's Institute Library. She also entreats her father to come visit her soon by taking the Great Western and Hamilton line.

Bowman family

Ahrens, Charles Andrew : character references.

Three character references for Charles Andrew Ahrens: one signed by W.D. Hepburn, Oct. 15, 1878; one signed by an unidentified hand at Beardmore & Co., May 21, 1880; and one signed by L. Breithaupt, May 31, 1880.

Schneider family

McQueen, John to his brother-in-law Peter Harvey Sims.

Letter from John McQueen, Walkerton, to Peter H. Sims: note enclosed in favour of John Robertson, "I have never been well Since I took the medison which caused the fits," also received a letter from Peter's mother asking for money.

Sims family

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