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- This local history book traces the history of Paris from the initial exploration of the region, its development and foundation under Hiram Capron, and its economic and social development following its incorporation until 1918. Donald A. Smith is the principal author. Chapter 20, on Newspapers and Editors, was written by ...This local history book traces the history of Paris from the initial ...
- The second volume of At the Forks of the Grand was published in 1982, not long after the reprinting of Volume I. Its chapters were originally printed as segments in The Paris Star. While the first volume is primarily an account of the foundation and political/economic development of Paris, the ...The second volume of At the Forks of the Grand was published ...
- This book by Joseph A. Scott traces the history of the "forgotten" Carlyle brother, John Carlyle. He was the half-brother of the much more famous Thomas Carlyle, historian and philosopher. John was born in Scotland, but emigrated to North America and eventually moved to Mount Pleasant, where he lived most ...This book by Joseph A. Scott traces the history of the "forgotten" ...
- This gazetteer and directory for the County of Brant lists many of the business and individual proprietors operating within the County's communities in the years 1869-70. The advertisements, many for local businesses, also provide a vibrant image of the County as it was at the time. This photograph was provided ...This gazetteer and directory for the County of Brant lists many of ...
- This book documents the history of the Glen Morris library from its founding in 1888 to its hundredth anniversary in 1988. The Glen Morris library is now one of the five branches of the County of Brant Public Library, following the County's amalgamation in 1999.This book documents the history of the Glen Morris library from its ...
- This book by F. Douglas Reville chronicles the history of the County of Brant from its beginning to the time of the book's publication in 1920. Volume I focuses on Brantford and the political organization of the County, while Volume II discusses Paris, the actions of the County in World ...This book by F. Douglas Reville chronicles the history of the County ...
- This book contains a list of the militia for Canada in 1867. Of note, it was published in March 1867, prior to Confederation, and thus discusses the Province of Canada rather than Canada as a country. Entries for Brant can be found on page 13 (Brigade Major); 53 (38th Brant ...This book contains a list of the militia for Canada in 1867. ...
- Considered one of the most authoritative works on the history of Burford, Muir's work is still referred to by historians of the County of Brant.Considered one of the most authoritative works on the history of Burford, ...
- This book examines an important event in the early history of Oakland Township of the County of Brant: the Battle at Malcolm's Mills. This battle took place on November 6, 1814 and was the final battle fought on Canadian soil during the war of 1812. In October 1814, an invading ...This book examines an important event in the early history of Oakland ...
- This 1981 book by Donald A. Smith documents the Penmans strike of 1949. He devotes several chapters to the historical context of the strike, and draws extensively on the personal recollections of individuals involved on both sides of the strike. The Penmans strike was a major event in the history ...This 1981 book by Donald A. Smith documents the Penmans strike of ...
- This 1974 book provides a very personal history of Paris High School. Author Donald A. Smith was a teacher and a principal there, and this memoir covers the years from 1929 - 1951 when he was most active there. He discusses his memories of the school and the many changes ...This 1974 book provides a very personal history of Paris High School. ...
- This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. In nearly 2000 pages it documents the Township's history in very great detail, providing information on a variety of aspects of Township life. It is divided into five volumes, the final two made up of two parts each. ...This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. ...
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- This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. In nearly 2000 pages it documents the Township's history in very great detail, providing information on a variety of aspects of Township life. It is divided into five volumes, the final two made up of two parts each. ...This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. ...
- This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. In nearly 2000 pages it documents the Township's history in very great detail, providing information on a variety of aspects of Township life. It is divided into five volumes, the final two made up of two parts each. ...This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. ...
- This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. In nearly 2000 pages it documents the Township's history in very great detail, providing information on a variety of aspects of Township life. It is divided into five volumes, the final two made up of two parts each. ...This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. ...
- This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. In nearly 2000 pages it documents the Township's history in very great detail, providing information on a variety of aspects of Township life. It is divided into five volumes, the final two made up of two parts each. ...This book documents the history of Oakland Township, written for its bicentennial. ...
- This book by F. Douglas Reville chronicles the history of the County of Brant from its beginning to the time of the book's publication in 1920. Volume I focuses on Brantford and the political organization of the County, while Volume II discusses Paris, the actions of the County in World ...This book by F. Douglas Reville chronicles the history of the County ...
- This is a Sharp Family story created as a Millennium project by Andrew Sharp and Wendy (Sharp) McLean. The book was published in Winnipeg, Manitoba.This is a Sharp Family story created as a Millennium project by ...
- This 2000 book by Robert Hasler documents the history of the Paris Junction of Paris, Ontario. This was a busy part of town in the 19th century, home to a large number of thriving businesses which depended on the two railroad lines which intersected there. Hasler documents the origins of ...This 2000 book by Robert Hasler documents the history of the Paris ...