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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Full body studio portrait of John S. Anthes standing with arms folded at front.
Rieder and Anthes family
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Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Full body studio portrait of John S. Anthes standing with arms folded at front.
Rieder and Anthes family
Freeport Academy: A Record of the Proceedings of the Freeport Educational Society.
Part of Bowman family collection.
This volume documents the establishment and operation of an early local educational institution, and consists of one minute book containing directors minutes, some laid in, constitution, roll of members and directors, and accounts. Isaac L. Bowman was the first person hired to teach in the school. One item laid in is a piece of local ephemera with ms accounts on the verso, and reads: Grand Entertainment by the Girls of the Preston Public School, at George Roos' Hall ...May 20, 1871.
Bowman family
Part of Rev. J. H. Shoults fonds
Ca. [132] p. ms. pocket diary kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1871 to Dec. 31, 1871 and 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 funerals he attended, and to other church activities in which he was involved. Descriptions of family, social, and parish visits are also contained in this diary and the diary is full of the names of many friends and acquaintances. Shoults also describes the gardening work in which he is engaged. Budget estimates relating to personal finances are additonally included in this diary.
Shoults, J.H., Rev.
Freeport Academy: Circulars of Freeport Academy.
Part of Bowman family collection.
An envelope, a prospectus issued by Isaac L. Bowman Dec. 24, 1866 concerning his intention to start a school in January of 1867, and four circulars dated [1867], 1869, 1870, 1871.
Bowman family
Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby and dog.
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of one full length studio portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, at 12 years of age, with her dog. Both are seen lying on the ground. Janie is holding up her head with her right hand, arm propped on the back of the large black dog who is lying with its head on its outstretched paws.
Clement Bowlby Family
Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby.
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of one head and shoulders studio portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, age 12.
Clement Bowlby Family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine, regarding the death and burial of Brother J. Kastner.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
List with three items regarding repairs to boots and shoes.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Colin Rankin fonds.
Colin Rankin's copy of Deed poll by the Governor and Company of Hudson's Bay, for conducting their trade in North America, and for defining the rights and prescribing the duties of their officers, 1871.
Rankin, Colin
Wagner, Catherine to Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Catherine Wagner to Margaret Hailer Wagner Bean. The letter indicates that Catherine has returned from Liverpool and is in Lyons, New York. She asks her mother to let her stay for the wedding of Liz Nusbickel (daughter of Elizabeth Wagner Nusbickel) to Emil Luesher and for money for a new dress and hat for the winter.
Wagner Hailer family
Correspondence to Martin Anthes.
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
File consists of 28 German letters from between 1867 and 1872. The majority of the letters were written by Reverend Jacob Anthes, from the Carrick and Port Elgin areas of Ontario, to his parents Martin and Catharina Anthes, in Baden and New Hamburg in Waterloo County. They document his young family's experience living in a new place while he preached, sometimes at long-distances, attempting to convert people to the Evangelical Association Church. Included are references to the Anthes family's health and living situation, local weather and farming conditions, and happenings related to the day to day lives of people with whom he interacted.
File also includes one unidentified letter; an agreement [?] signed by Rev. Anthes, Glenlyon, Bruce Co.; and invoices, one for Martin Anthes' account at a store in New Hamburg signed by Jacob [Niebel?].
Rieder and Anthes family
Grant of burial lots to John S. Anthes.
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
File consists of an indenture between the Corporation of the Town of Berlin and John S. Anthes for the grant of burial lots nos. 288 and 289 in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Rieder and Anthes family
Correspondence from D. Smith, Hudson's Bay Co., Montreal.
Part of Colin Rankin fonds.
Letter from [David] Smith to Colin Rankin regarding Rankin's appointment as Factor of the Hudson's Bay Company. The letter makes reference to Rankin receiving a commission and Copy of Deed Poll and Indenture. File includes the commission in the form of a certificate with seal dated April 9, 1872.
Rankin, Colin
Part of The Petworth Project fonds.
Material relating to the settlement of Petworth emigrants in Wentworth/Gore. Consists of photocopies from 19th century manuscript sources.
The Jackman Foundation
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
Letter from Jacob Anthes to his parents, Martin and Catharine letting the know he won't be able to visit until the end of the following week. He asks for them to keep him aside apples and grapes, as well as about the plans of someone named Schorsch.
Rieder and Anthes family
Sims, Peter Harvey : Travers case.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Correspondence to Peter H. Sims from A. Millar, legal documents, and receipts all relating to action brought against Peter by creditors John Travers and Milton Cushing Schofield.
Sims family
Power of attorney: Fred Kempf to Isaac Wenger.
Dated Feb. 14, 1872.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Map of Mount Hope Cemetery of the Town of Berlin, Copp, Clark & Co. Lith. Toronto.
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
File consists of a map of Mount Hope Cemetery in Berlin by Joel Good, L.S., showing the burial plots. Plots belonging to John S. Anthes have been coloured in brown.
Rieder and Anthes family
Abstract of entries since the conveyance from Joel Good to Peter Beitzel.
File consists of an abstract of all entries made in the Books of the Registry Office, City of Waterloo, since the conveyance from Joel Good to Peter Beitzel affecting lots 98 and 99 of the Wenger & Goods survey of part of the village of Elmira.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Part of Rev. J. H. Shoults fonds
Ca. [210] p. ms. pocket diary kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1872 to Dec. 31, 1872 and 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 funerals he attended, and to other church activities in which he was involved. A diary entry for Apr. 9, 1872 indicates that Shoults moved to live in Jae Hoover's house in Altona on this date. Descriptions of family, social, and parish visits are also contained in this diary, as well as the names of countless friends and acquaintances. Shoults also describes the gardening work he carries out during the year. Budget estimates relating to personal finances are additonally included in this diary. This diary also includes an insert in the form of a ts. list of the six underlying principles of the Christian Church.
Shoults, J.H., Rev.
Conveyance: Plummer Dewar & wife to Thos Hilliard, dated 1st May, 1873.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Letter to Fred Colquhoun from Noah Wenger.
File consists of a letter to Fred Colquhoun from Noah Wenger (of Elmira) regarding power of attorney for Fred Kempf. Includes envelope.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
File consists of an indenture concerning Lot 3, North side of Weber Street of David Weber's survey in the town of Berlin. Includes ms. annotations.
Rieder and Anthes family
Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby.
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of one full length studio portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement, age 14, dressed as Little Bo Peep.
Clement Bowlby Family
Letter to Mc. [MacGachen?] & Colquhoun from Fred Kempf.
File consists of a letter from Fred Kempf (Moline, Michigan) to Mc. [MacGachen?] & Colquhoun regarding the mortgage on Kempf's property and house in Elmira, the renter (Dr. Fergusson), and the lease-holder (Isaac Wenger).
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby and others.
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of one group portrait showing Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement with Minnie Crookall [?] and Isabella Jackson. The girls are shown standing around a table with an open book on it, wearing winter coats, hats and muffs.
Clement Bowlby Family
Abstract from Registry Office, Berlin.
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
File consists of an abstract from the Registry Office in Berlin of all records pertaining to Lot 3 on the north side of Weber Street and west of Queen Street in David Weber's survey of the Town of Berlin. The first entry is in 1798 showing Richard Beasley, James Wilson, and John Baptiste Rosseau as the grantor and David William Smith, William Claus, and Alexander Stewart as the grantee; the last entry is in 1873 showing Catherine Hachborn [et mar?] as the grantor and William Walrond as the grantee.
Other names appearing on the abstract are: Joseph Brant, Dan Erb and Jacob Erb, and Benjamin Eby.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
File consists of a mortgage concerning Lot 3, North side of Weber Street of David Weber's survey in the town of Berlin. Includes ms. annotations.
Rieder and Anthes family
Printed by "Chronicle" Print, Waterloo, Ont., two copies.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Part of Rev. J. H. Shoults fonds
Ca. [120] p. ms. diary contained in notebook with metal clasp kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1873 to Dec. 31, 1873 and contains daily entries recording personal, social, and professional activities, as well as accounts of weather conditions. The diary entries indicate that Shoults moved during this year from Altona to Little Britain. 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 Christian conferences, to funerals he attended, 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 countless friends and acquaintances. Gardening activities are also described in this diary. Some budget estimates relating to personal finances are additonally included in this diary.
Shoults, J.H., Rev.
Rittinger & Motz : letterhead sample.
Part of Motz family fonds.
File consists of one sample of letterhead, with no attached letter, from Rittinger and Motz.
Motz Family
Promissory note from Fred Kempf.
File consists of a note from Fred Kempf promising to pay Charles Ruppel a sum of money.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Hailer, Jacob to Margaret Hailer Breithaupt.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Correspondence from Jacob Hailer to Margaret Hailer Breithaupt. The letter discusses a funeral and wonders at Louis Henry's absence.
Wagner Hailer family
One accounts book kept by George W. Neale between the period 1850-1874. It is likely that Neale lived in the region of Loudon, New Hampshire and did business with those nearby. Others named in his account book include Newel Lovering, Luther Copp, S. Neale, Benjamin Neale, Samuel B. Lovering, Alonzo B. Lovering, Alvin S. Taylor, Isaac B. Giddings, Stephen Moore, John Messer, Warren Gleason, and Dick Rogers.
Printed by C. Steubing & Co., Law Stationers, Berlin, Ont. Includes insurance slip.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Letter to Messrs. MacGachan & Colquhoun from Isaac Wenger.
File consists of a letter to Messrs. McGachan & Colquhoun from Isaac Wenger (per. Noah Wenger) (of Elmira) regarding his account against Fred Kempf.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Receipt of money from Fred Kempf by W.H. Bowlby.
File consists of a receipt issued by W.H. Bowlby for money received from Fred Kempf through Fred Colquhoun.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Schantz Russell Family
Moyer, Jesse Gross and Anna Tomlins : wedding card.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
A wedding card of Jesse Gross Moyer and Anna Tomlins Moyer, in envelope.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Bray family fonds.
One letter from James Bray to Abraham Bray dated March 9, 1874 from Springfield Missouri. James Bray is a cousin to Abraham Bray who has moved to Missouri. The letter discusses James' siblings, the farming conditions in Missouri and land prices. He advises Abraham on whether he should sell his land in Canada and move to Missouri.
Bray Family
Printed by C. Steubing & Co., Law Stationers, Berlin, Ont.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Part of Rev. J. H. Shoults fonds
This series includes the diaries of Rev. J. H. Shoults over the period 1870-1884. There are nineteen diaries in total and they are kept in copy books, bound diary books, and notebooks. The majority of diary entries relate to Rev. Shoults' work as a Minister with the Christian Church, though reference is also made to his work as a teacher, to family affairs, to farming and gardening activities, to shopping and errands, to prices of food and farm goods, to his personal finances, to social visits (Rev. Shoults had many friends and acquaintances), and to weather conditions.
Shoults, J.H., Rev.
Diary A.D. 1874: No. 9: By John H. Shoults, Min. of Gospel, Little Britain.
Part of Rev. J. H. Shoults fonds
Ca. [94] p. ms. diary contained in exercise book kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1874 to Dec. 31, 1874 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 funerals he attended, 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. Some budget estimates relating to personal finances are additonally included in this diary.
Shoults, J.H., Rev.
Correspondence from William Thornton Urquhart, Fort Garry.
Part of Colin Rankin fonds.
Letter from William Thornton Urquhart to Colin Rankin regarding Rankin's appointment as Justice of the Peace for the North West Territories.
Rankin, Colin
Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby.
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of two identical three quarter length studio portraits of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. Janie is shown wearing a fur trimmed coat, a hat with a feather and a fur muff.
Clement Bowlby Family
S.F. French account book. April 1869. Vol. III.
Account book kept by Samuel French showing expenses from April 1, 1869 to March 31, 1874.
French, Samuel Franklin
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Original ink on paper (fabric backed) with water colour added; and original ink on waxed drafting cloth.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Schantz Russell Family
Ms. notes by Dr. William Canniff.
Part of Ontario history collection.
File consists of manuscript notes on various topics of interest, primarily early Canadian settlement, written by Dr. Canniff. Topics include: the settlement of Perth, Loyalists, refugees, Wainfleet Township, Caistor Township, Barton Township, Glanford Township, Bertie Township, Gainsborough Township, Binbrook Township, Saltfleet Township, Clinton Township, Grimsby Township, Louth Township, Humberstone Township, Grantham Township, Stamford Township, Long Point Country, Governor Simcoe, Burlington, Whitby, Ottawa, Rebellion of 1776, Brockville and others. Also includes one item of correspondence from M.R. Morden. Note that some of the notes are written on the verso of handbills, memos, and recommendations from Victoria University Medical School.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Original ink on paper (fabric backed) with water colour added; and original ink on waxed drafting cloth.
Schantz Russell Family
Joseph Carter to Dr. [William] Canniff.
Part of Ontario history collection.
One letter addressed to Dr. Canniff from Joseph Carter of Elora, dated March 10, 1874. Carter writes to Canniff to praise him for his book on the history of Upper Canada.
Agreement to purchase: John Miles, Feb. 8, 1875.
This agreement consists of an ms. statement written on the verso of a sale poster: "House & Lot for sale in Elmira! The undersigned will offer for sale by auction, at Mrs. Ellis' Hotel, Elmira, on Monday, Feb'y 8, (Market Day), at noon, the house and premises at present occupied by Mr. Nicol, the property of Frederick Kempf. Terms favorable! Fred. Colquhoun, Agent. Elmira, February 5th, 1875."
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Letter to to Fr. Colquhoun from [?].
File consists of a letter to Fr. [Fred] Colquhoun from [?] regarding a settlement with Fred Kempf.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Letter to Messrs. Millar and Andrews from Casper Heimbecker.
File consists of a letter to Messrs. Miller and Andrews from Casper Heimbecker (Elmira) regarding money collected from Fred Kempf.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Memorandum to F. Colquhoun from W.H. Bowlby.
File consists of a memorandum to F. Colquhoun from W.H. Bowlby regarding the mortgage of Fred Kempf.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Wismer, Mary Ann : correspondence received.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Nine letters received by Mary Ann Wismer from Moyer aunts and uncles, from her brother and from her friend Samantha Smith. This latter includes a fabric sample.
Date and Place from: December 8, 1862 Port Elgin, C.W. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Jesse T.
Date and Place from: September, 28, 1863 Port Elgin, Ont. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Wismer, Solomon.
Date and Place from: April 25, 1864 s.l. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Mary Gross Nash, 1808-1885.
Date and Place from: September 7, 1866 St. Catharines, C.W. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Jacob.
Date and Place from: May 3, 1868 Peru, Ill. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.
Date and Place from: September 1, 1868 St. Catharines To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Jacob Attachments: Includes slip of paper containing several names.
Date and Place from: July 22, 1869 La Salle, Ill. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Jacob.
Date and Place from: March 27, 1870 Pekin, Ill. To Wismer, Mary Ann From Moyer, Tobias, 1832-1909.
Date and Place from: January 31, 1875 Campden To Wismer, Mary Ann From Smith, Samantha Attachments: Includes piece of fabric.
Schantz Russell Family
Benjamin Devitt's survey of part of township lots 14 and 15 in the Village of Waterloo, Ontario.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Shows a section of Waterloo (Erb and Willow Streets).
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
File consists of a deed of land concerning Lot 3, North side of Weber Street of David Weber's survey in the town of Berlin. Contains ms. annotations.
Rieder and Anthes family
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of one upper body studio portrait of Alfred Bowlby seen looking at camera.
Clement Bowlby Family
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
Studio portrait tintype of Mary Staebler Wagner.
Wagner Hailer family
Letter to F. Colquhoun from [?].
File consists of a letter to F. Colquhoun from [?] regarding the renting of a house.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of one invitation for Janie Bowlby to attend a ball. Invitation reads "The Aide-de-Camp in waiting is commanded by Their Excellencies The Governor General and The Countess of Dufferin to request the pleasure of Miss Bowlby's Company at a Ball on Wednesday the 27th of Feb. at 9 o'clock." Also includes accompanying envelope.
Clement Bowlby Family
Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby and Minnie Crookall [?].
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of one tintype group portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement with Minnie Crookall [?]. Both girls are shown wearing winter coats and hats. Also includes original envelope.
Clement Bowlby Family
Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby.
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of one upper body studio portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement.
Clement Bowlby Family
Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby.
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of one three quarter length studio portrait of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement on her sixteenth birthday.
Clement Bowlby Family
Part of Rieder and Anthes family fonds.
File consists of a mortgage concerning Lot 3, North side of Weber Street of David Weber's survey in the town of Berlin. File also includes a letter from Hachborn to Anthes and a receipt.
Rieder and Anthes family
Diary no. 1, June 1872-Jan. 24, 1875 [typescript].
Part of Elizabeth Smith Shortt fonds.
Shortt, Elizabeth Smith
Related to earlier indenture between Anthony Stoeser and Kunzig. Includes additional papers.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Letter to F. Colquhoun from Millar & Andrews.
File consists of a letter to F. [Fred] Colquhoun from Millar & Andrews (Berlin) regarding money collected from Fred Kempf.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Note of account of Mr. Frederick Kempf to Charles Noecker.
File consists of a note regarding the account of Frederick Kempf to Charles Noecker.
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Schantz, Tobias Kolb and Schantz, Mary (nee Moyer) : correspondence received.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Twenty-one letters received by Tobias Kolb Schantz and his wife Mary Schantz (nee Moyer).
Date and Place from: June 26, 1869 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.
Date and Place from: December 26, 1875 Vinton, Iowa To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919 Notes: Writes about Christmas and the economy.
Date and Place from: May 13, 1866 Lake View, [Up Stairs?] To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933 Notes: Writes about the dream he had the night before.
Date and Place from: August 08, 1869 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.
Date and Place from: December 10, 1869 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933 Notes: Partial letter.
Date and Place from: July 12, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.
Date and Place from: March 18, 1866 s.l. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935? From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: April 14, 1866 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919 Notes: Writes about the tough times they are having and that his sister is having.
Date and Place from: June 20, 1866 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919 Notes: Writes about having his fortune read.
Date and Place from: November 25, 1866 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: April 25, 1869 Pekin, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: October 30, 1869 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: January 16, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: April 07, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: May 06, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: July 08, 1870 Mount Washington, Mass To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: July 24, 1870 New York City To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: November 10, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919 Notes: Letter informing her that Sophia is dying.
Date and Place from: December 16, 1870 Peru, Ill. To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: October 25, 1875 Vinton, Iowa To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Levi Nash, 1845-1919.
Date and Place from: August 15, [18--] Campden, [Ont.?] To Schantz, Tobias Kolb, 1842-1925 and Schantz, Mary, 1840-1935 From Moyer, Jesse Gross, 1850-1933.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of The Petworth Project fonds.
Material relating to the settlement of Petworth emigrants in Haldimand County. Consists of photocopies from 19th century manuscript and published sources.
The Jackman Foundation
Ms. note: "Re Ruetz & Kuntz Mortgage." This document is from the law office in Toronto with which Sir John A. MacDonald was associated. [See Creighton's biography of Sir John A., p. 187.)
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Diary no. 1, June 1872-Jan. 24, 1875 [manuscript].
Part of Elizabeth Smith Shortt fonds.
Shortt, Elizabeth Smith
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, July 28, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims: "I am getting along very well, have plenty to do to keep me from getting lonesome. But when night come and before I retire to rest I feel that I [am] alone and that home would be dreary enough without you . . . What do you think the town has had a visit from Mrs Von Schultis. She is dressed up in wonderful fine style. Black. Silk. Bustles and flounces. I suppose she came to see her children, and get a plan (place?) for her little girl at [B---'s?] I think she has left. She created quite a sensation in town . . . Remember me to Harvey and tell him Pa would like to see him and that I hope he is a good boy. Be careful of the water and do not let him go too close to it. I do not wish to hurry you home but I feel that I would like to see you back sometime next week. I am your loving Husband, Peter."
Letterhead is The Mercantile Fire Insurance Company, President I.E. Bowman, P.H. Sims Secretary.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 6, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal visiting Peter's brother James' family. He describes Harvey's distress at her leaving on the boat, his trip home to Berlin, arrangements for Harvey staying with Jemima's sister Rosy, and plans for visiting him the following day. Includes envelope.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 8, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He is pleased to have received a letter, also that she enjoyed the trip but wants a better description when she gets home. He tells her that Harvey is doing well and that he himself is coping: "I am enjoying myself and have plenty of work to keep me busy. I go down to the place in the evening and am taking up the potatoes, but when night comes and I find I am alone and my thoughts are on you my dear wife. I send you a dozen kisses and I will kiss Harvey for you." Includes envelope.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 12, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "My Dear Wife, I expected a letter from you yesterday and was much disappointed at not receiving one. However I conclude you are enjoying yourself so much that you can scarcely get time to write me. Yet I have no doubt that Harvey and Pa are the chief objects of your loving heart."
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 13, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal: "I was glad to hear you are seeing the great sights of the largest city in the Dominion and one of the best built cities on this continent." He gives news of Harvey, family, and friends. Includes envelope.
Sims family
Sims, Peter Harvey to his wife Jemima Sims.
Part of Sims Family collection.
Letter from Peter H. Sims dated Waterloo, September 15, 1876 to his wife Jemima Sims, who is in Montreal. He counsels her not to take too much exercise as she is not strong, and that the Exhibition will be in Montreal that week. "I would like to see my dear wife and I count the days now wishing Tuesday next to [swing?] around as at that time I hope to see you again and clasp you to my heart."
Sims family
S.F. French account book April 1874. Vol. IV.
Account book kept by Samuel Franklin French for the period April 1, 1874 to October 6, 18756. Inset items include sheets of financial information as well as a handout from the Children's Aid Society.
French, Samuel Franklin
To Colin Rankin Esquire from the officers of the Company residing in the Temiskamingue District.
Part of Colin Rankin fonds.
Signed statement of appreciation addressed to Colin Rankin from the officers of the Hudson's Bay Company residing in the Temiskamingue District signed by Wm. Whiteway, Hugh Ray, Arthur G. Ryder, C.C. Farr, E. Deacon, G.H. Goldsworthy, A. Patterson, A. Miller.
Rankin, Colin
John Henry Rawson to Abraham Bray.
Part of Bray family fonds.
One letter from John Henry Rawson, dated May 20, 1876 from Holbeck. John, Abraham's nephew, gives an update on himself, his mother Sarah, sister Elizabeth Ann and Uncle William. He also discusses the price of apples and the possibility of importing them to Leeds.
Bray Family
Ann Elizabeth Rawson to Abraham Bray.
Part of Bray family fonds.
One letter from Ann Elizabeth Rawson, dated November 12, 1876 from Holbeck. The letter gives an update on her mother Sarah and brother John Henry, and mentions Sarah falling down the cellar stairs and hurting her back.
Bray Family
Woodstock petitions : Blandford.
Part of The Petworth Project fonds.
Material relating to the settlement of Petworth emigrants in Oxford County. This folder contains photocopies of documents from the Archives of Ontario.
The Jackman Foundation
Clement, Janie Elizabeth Bowlby.
Part of Clement Bowlby Family fonds.
File consists of three identical full length studio portraits of Janie Elizabeth Bowlby Clement. Janie is shown seated, with her elbow resting on a table. She is wearing a long gown with a large beaded necklace, and is holding a fan.
Clement Bowlby Family
Diaries: The Canadian Pocket Diary for 1876.
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Red leather pocket diary dated 1876, containing Tobias' religious concerns, talks of moving into house in Conestogo, records births of children, and personal accounts.
Schantz Russell Family
Diary 1875, 76 : Nos. 10 & 11.
Part of Rev. J. H. Shoults fonds
Ca. [120] p. ms. diary contained in notebook kept by J. H. Shoults. This diary covers the period Jan. 1, 1875 to Dec. 31, 1876 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 funerals he attended, to individuals he baptized, 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. Reference is also made to the death of Rev. Jesse Tatton on Sept. 27, 1875. The obituary for Rev. Jesse Tatton is taped in to this diary beside the diary entry for Sept. 27, 1875. This diary also makes reference to the death of Bro. R. F. Whitende of the Church of Little Britain on Mar. 28, 1876. A loose leaf containing the ms. address given by Shoults at the funeral service for Bro. Whitende is also included in this diary.
Shoults, J.H., Rev.
Part of Motz family fonds.
File consists of a photocopy of one deed of land between John Motz and Eugene Funcken, dated January 21, 1876.
Motz Family
Ms. note: "John Koch."
Haney, Haney, Kendall & Melville
Part of Schantz Russell family fonds.
Schantz Russell Family
Part of Elizabeth Smith Shortt fonds.
Shortt, Elizabeth Smith
Ann Elizabeth Rawson to Abraham Bray.
Part of Bray family fonds.
One letter from Ann Elizabeth Rawson, dated May 20, 1876 from Holbeck. Ann, Abraham's niece, gives an update on herself, her mother Sarah and brother John Henry, and also discusses the price of apples and the possibility of importing them to Leeds.
Bray Family
The First Saengerfest in Berlin, 1876.
Part of Kitchener-Waterloo Record fonds.
Copy negative of old photograph printed in a book showing a decorated building with a large crowd of people at front. The caption under the reads: "The First Saengerfest in Berlin, 1876. Photograph kindly lent by Mr. Aug. Schmiedel." Typed caption included in file reads: "SAENGERFEST HALL 1876. photo from old book. located where present-day Woodside athletic field area is... large group of people."
Royal Military College to Louis Henry Wagner.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
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
Great Britain a hundred years ago.
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
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
Part of Wagner Hailer family fonds
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