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    These five musket balls were found on Nickel beach at a home on Lakeshore Road East, Port Colborne Ontario. It is believed that during the War of 1812 many military stores and munitions were secreted

    A lead bucket and metal ladle that are believed by some to have been used for making bullets. The ladle has a copper scoop and measures 35 cm long with a hook on the end. The bucket, with a metal han

    A mill stone from the Zavitz Mill located near the Eagle Marsh Drain (western end of Tennessee Avenue and Lakeshore Road in Port Colborne). The Zavitz Mill was one of the first mills in the southern

    An original hand-written certificate dated August 31, 1812 declaring that John Graybiel of the Township of Wainfleet, County of Lincoln was a "manonist" and a son of a "Manonist" (meaning a Mennonite

    Some names and dates have been removed from the additional note for privacy purposes.

    This set of four cannonballs were found at Gravelly Bay in Port Colborne. It is believed that the cannonballs were found here because of their proximity to Zavitz Mill. During the war, the mill would

    The word ‘To’ in the Ledger refers to the goods which are purchased by the settlers and the word ‘By’ refers to the method of payment by the settler. The numbers in the right-hand columns refer to th

    A photo of Christian Zavitz, Jr.'s log cabin from the "Port Colborne News", Second Section, Centennial Edition, Page 9B, August 1967. The cabin was located where the eastern part of Oakwood Cemetery

    This is an American regulation issue cavalry sabre that has a “US” inscription on one side of the curved blade and an “N. Ward” inscription on the other. The sword is made of forged steel and feature

    The book focuses on a variety of themes relating to Laura Secord and her courageous trek to Beaverdams during the War of 1812. Other topics mentioned in the book include: first settlers, the Secord f

    A bill of account from Richardson Lyons to Lt. Leonard for 12 bottles in the amount of 2 pounds, 2 shilling on July 25, 1814. . Leonard was from the 104th New Brunswick Regiment that was raised in 18

    A copy of an original photo of James Fortier (April 10, 1792- January 11, 1865) wearing a medal that was awarded in 1849 for his participation at the Battle of Fort Detroit under Major General Sir Is

    This scrapbook contains various newspaper articles relating to Niagara and other distant points of interest. It is unsure exactly what newspapers are included. However, it seems that most articles or

    A transcription of a letter written by James Fortier, the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper, to the Honourable Jean Chabot regarding a salary adjustment. The original letter is currently unavailable. I

    A letter written by James Fortier who was the Port Colborne Lighthouse keeper after his War of 1812 Service. He had participated at the Battle of Fort Detroit under Major General Sir Isaac Brock for

    This is a photo of Morgan Cabin that was owned by Lieutenant David Morgan. Chief (Major) John Norton was known to have visited this cabin in April 28, 1809; before becoming an important First Nations