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LETTERS FROM BRUCE COUNTY. WRITTEN BY PIONEER JOSEPH BACON, 1795-1882.
by Wheaton, Dean. (Joseph Bacon.)
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- 2006
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Bloomington, Indiana: AuthorHouse, 2006. 226 pp, 9" H. B&w photographs, maps, reproductions. "(D)ocuments an English family's 1835 immigration to Ontario where they became pioneers in the unsettled bush. The parents of this family just happen to be the author's great great grandparents, Joseph and Susannah Bacon. The letters were written from Bruce County, Ontario in 1881 and 1882 by… Read more about this item Item Price
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RAILWAY RECORDS: A GUIDE TO SOURCES.
by Edwards, Cliff.
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- 2001
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- 9781903365106
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Richmond, Surrey: Public Record Office, 2001. 222 pp, large 8vo (9 5/8" H). B&w illustrations. "This guide shows enthusiasts and researchers how to find records relating to railway companies, individuals who served on the railways and the trains themselves. From the first days of steam to the golden age of train travel at the start of the… Read more about this item Item Price
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PROTESTANT NONCONFORMITY AND ROMAN CATHOLICISM: A GUIDE TO SOURCES IN THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. PRO READERS' GUIDE NO. 13.
by Shorney, David.
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- 1996
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London: PRO Publications, 1996. 126 pp, 4to (11 1/2" H). B&w and colour illustrations. "For at least six centuries the authorities in England and Wales have kept a watchful eye on the activities of dissidents from the Established Church. Many of their observations and decrees have found their way into the Public Record Office which today provides students of… Read more about this item Item Price
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FAMILY RESEARCH IN ONTARIO'S WATERLOO COUNTY.
by Taylor, Ryan. With Frances Hoffman & Rosemary Willard Ambrose.
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- 2001
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Kitchener: Waterloo Region Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, 2001. 136 pp (last two pages blank for notes), 9" H. B&w maps. Contents: Abbreviations; How to use this text; Libraries and archives; Organizations; Census; Wills; Places and local histories; Atlases, maps, directories; Land; Newspapers; Tweedsmuir histories; Vital records; Cemeteries; Church records; Other sources; Surrounding counties; Maps; Index. Interior -… Read more about this item Item Price
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MORE PIONEER HAMLETS OF YORK. CANADIAN-GERMAN FOLKLORE. VOLUME NUMBER 9.
by Snider, Andrew; Cooper, Russell; Smith, Lorne; Snider, Cam; Petrie, Miriam Snider & Burkholder, Paul. Eldon D. Weber, editor.
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- 1985
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Kitchener, Ontario: The Pennsylvania German Folklore Society of Ontario, 1985. 208 pp, 9" H. B&w drawings, maps. Chapter headings: The Hamlet of Almira; A Brief History of Altona; ditto Armadale; A Review of Pioneer Life in Ontario at The Black Creek Pioneer Village; A History of Carrville; Cashel; Ontario's Bicentennial Symbol; The Cober Drunkard Church; Colty Corners S.S. #11… Read more about this item Item Price
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LETTERS FROM THE FRONT. BEING A RECORD OF THE PART PLAYED BY OFFICERS OF THE BANK IN THE GREAT WAR, 1914-1919. VOL. II.
by Jones, H.V.F., Introduction.
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- 1921
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(Toronto): The Canadian Bank of Commerce, 1921. 498 pp, 9 7/8" H. **Volume II only.** Deep red cloth boards with blind stamped Greek key borders on front and rear boards, gilt lettering on spine, gilt decoration on spine/front board. B&w illustrations - tissue-covered frontispiece, fold-out map, photographs - all present. "It was originally considered that one volume, containing… Read more about this item Item Price
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CHRISTIAN NAMES IN LOCAL AND FAMILY HISTORY.
by Redmonds, George.
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- 2004
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- 9781903365526
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Kew, Richmond: National Archives, 2004. 190 pp, large 8vo (9 7/16" H). B&w photographs, maps, tables. "Surnames have long provided key links in historical research. This ground-breaking work shows that English christian names are also significant for those researching local communities and family history - and that they are a fascinating topic in their own right. Did you… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE FIFTH BOOK OF PILGRIMAGES TO OLD HOMES.
by Moss, Fletcher.
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- 1910
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Didsbury: Published By Author, 1910. 426 pp, 10 1/4" H. Brick-coloured cloth over bevelled boards, gilt lettering on spine and front board, gilt illustration on front board, top edge gilt. 212 b&w illustrations. Contents: A Crusader's Home - Plowden; The Last Stronghold of Caratacus; Worsley Old Hall; Clayton Hall; Turton Tower; Tatton Old Hall; The Roman Wall; The… Read more about this item Item Price
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RECORDS OF THE ROYAL MARINES. PRO READERS' GUIDE No 10. (PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE.)
by Thomas, Garth.
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- 1994
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London: PRO, 1994. 64 pp, 4to (11 5/8" H). Colour frontispiece. "From the reign of Charles II, Britain's 'Sea Soldiers' have played an important dual role: soldiers and sailors, ready for duty on ship or on land, part of the Navy but organized along Army lines. The records that they have left provide a comprehensive account of their role worldwide.… Read more about this item Item Price
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ONTARIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY. PAPERS AND RECORDS. VOL.VIII.
by Cruickshank, E., Lt.-Col.; Gardiner, H.F; Bruce, G.W., Lt.-Col.; Mills; G.K.; Rogers, R.V.; Ellis, W.S.; McMorine, Rev.; Machar, Agnes Maule; Cumberland, Barlow; MacKenzie, Charles; Gilkison, Augusta Isabella Grant; Carnochan, Janet.
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- 1907
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Toronto: Ontario Historical Society, 1907. 228 pp, 9 7/8" H. B&w illustrations. Contents: The Insurrection in the Short Hills in 1838; The Hamiltons of Queenston, Kingston and Hamilton; The Petuns; The Nottawasaga River Route; The First Commission of the Peace for the District of Mecklenburg; Some Events in the History of Kingston; Early History of the Anglican Church… Read more about this item Item Price
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ONTARIO HISTORICAL SOCIETY. PAPERS AND RECORDS. VOL. I.
by Casey, Thomas, et al.
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- 1899
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Toronto: William Briggs, 1899. 140 pp, 10" H. 2 b&w plates. Contents: Rev. John Langhorn - Personal Note; Marriage Record of Rev. John Langhorn, No. 1; Rev. G. O'Kill Stuart's Register at St. John's Church, Bath; Marriage Register of St. John's Church, Ernest Town, No. 2; Langhorn's Book, No. 3; In the Parish Register of St. George, Kingston;… Read more about this item Item Price
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CASTOROLOGIA, OR THE HISTORY AND TRADITIONS OF THE CANADIAN BEAVER. AN EXHAUSTIVE MONOGRAPH, POPULARLY WRITTEN AND FULLY ILLUSTRATED.
by Martin, Horace T.
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- 1892
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Montreal: Wm. Drysdale, 1892. 238 pp, 9 1/4" H. Brown cloth, bevelled boards, gilt lettering/decoration on spine and front board, top edge gilt. Inscribed on verso of frontispiece by the publisher: "To John Irwin Esq / of St. Andrews / Que / Feb. 1st / William F. Drysdale." Over 50 b&w illustrations - all present. Contents:… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE POST-OFFICE ANNUAL DIRECTORY FOR 1836-37: CONTAINING AN ALPHABETICAL LIST OF THE MERCHANTS, TRADERS, MANUFACTURERS, AND PRINCIPAL INHABITANTS: AND A SECOND LIST OF THE NAMES OF MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS AND TRADERS, IN GLASGOW AND SUBURBS.
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Glasgow: John Graham (For the Letter-Carriers of the Post-Office), 1836. xv, 341, 118 pp, 7 1/8" H. Brown leather spine and corners, marbled paper-covered boards, black leather title label on spine with gilt lettering, additional gilt date and decoration, blindstamped design. Small label at top of front pastedown: "J. Carss & Co., Bookbinders, 31, Argyle Street, Glasgow."… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE BUCHANAN BOOK: THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER BUCHANAN, Q.C., OF MONTREAL, FOLLOWED BY AN ACCOUNT OF THE FAMILY BUCHANAN. PLUS: LATER LEAVES OF THE BUCHANAN BOOK. 2 VOLUMES.
by Buchanan, A.W. Patrick, K.C.
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Montreal: Privately Printed 2 volume set. "The Buchanan Book", privately printed, Montreal, 1911in a limited edition of 300 copies. This is No. 240 and is *unsigned*, contrary to the limitation statement. Dark blue cloth with paper title label on spine, top edge gilt, (v)-xiii, 476 pp, + Appendix (5 pp), Index (viii pp), 9 5/8" H. … Read more about this item Item Price
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CHRIST CHURCH: OUR HERITAGE. A RECORD OF 150 YEARS OF SERVICE.
by Holling, S.A., editor. (Earl B. Eddy, E.J. McGirr, J.G. Carscallen, T.A. Morgan, S.A. Holling.)
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Clarkson, Ontario: S.A. Holling, 1974. (183) pp, 9" H. B&w illustrations. A history of Christ Church, Clarkson, Ontario. Contents: Early Days (First Inhabitants / Preparing for Settlement / The Pioneers / The Methodist Episcopal Church / The First Church / The Corner Church); The Stalwart Ones (The Loyalists / The Promised Land); Salvation, O! The Joyful… Read more about this item Item Price
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HISTORY OF BALLINAFAD CHURCHES, 1825-1978.
by Shorthill, Reta; McEnery, Jesse.
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(Ballinafad, Ontario): Centennial Committee, Ballinafad United Church, 1978. 48 pp, 8 1/2" H. B&w photographs, drawings. A short history of the Methodist (1825-1925), Presby-terian (1878-1925) and United (1925-1978) churches of Ballinafad, Ontario. Sections include: Church Organizations; Affiliation with Churchill; Raising of Church for a Basement; Missionary Contributions; Sunday School; Sunday School Picnics. Gives lists of… Read more about this item Item Price
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THE TORONTONIAN SOCIETY BLUE BOOK AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP REGISTER. THE SOCIAL REGISTER 1934.
by Covington, William J., editor.
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- 1934
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Toronto: The Torontonian Society Blue Book, 1934. 440 pp. Dark blue simulated leather semi-yapp covers with gold lettering/banding on spine and gold lettering/decoration on front board. B&w photographs, plus three sections of blue & white photographs/reproductions in elaborate gold borders. Title page continues: A Social and Club Membership Register. An Authoritative Register of Elite Torontonian… Read more about this item Item Price
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PIONEERS AND PROGRESS.
by Alix Clive Historical Club. (Beatrice Parlby, Vera Barritt, Alice Nielsen, Alice Roland Simmons, Dr. A.E. Shore, et al.)
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- 1974
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Alberta, Canada: Alix Clive Historical Club, 1974. 880 pp, 10 5/8" H. Blue cloth with gold lettering on spine, gold lettering/decoration on front board. B&w photographs, reproductions, maps - section on cattle brands. A local history of the Alberta district surrounding Alix and Clive. Contents: Foreword; A "Times' Passing"; A Bird's Eye View of History; I'll Be… Read more about this item Item Price
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DRAKE PAST AND PRESENT: MAKING MEMORIES.
by Drake History Committee. (Arnold M. Schroeder, Clare Haryett, Wilda Gunther, Bill Dack, Karen Friesen, Isabelle Nixon, Lindsay Blair, Matilda Dueck, hugh Strong, et al.)
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- 1987
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- 9780889255883
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Drake, Saskatchewan: Drake History Book Committee, 1987. 471 pp, 11 1/4" H. Medium brown cloth boards with darker brown lettering on spine, lettering and decoration on front board - no dust jacket (as issued). Profusely illustrated with b&w photographs, maps. Contents: Acknowledgements; Introduction; Map; In the Beginning (Settlement of the Quill Lake Plains / Village of Drake… Read more about this item Item Price
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A NICE CLEAN PLATE: RECOLLECTIONS 1919-1931.
by Smiley, Lavinia.
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- Second Impression.
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- 1981
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Salisbury, Wiltshire: Michael Russell, 1981. 96 pp, large 8vo (9 1/2" H). B&w photographs, drawings, family tree on endpapers. "This is a good book about children, and a wonderful book about rich children. Though it was conceived originally only for private distribution, it would have been a shame had the matter ended there. The author's upbringing… Read more about this item Item Price
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