County of Brant Public Library Digital Collections

War of 1812

The County of Brant played a significant part in the War of 1812. The Battle of Malcolm's Mills, the final land battle during the war, was fought near Oakland Township. The material in this collection describes some of our County's history during this period.
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  • The History of the County of Brant
    The History of the County of Brant TextImage
        The OCR files were donated by the Brantford Public Library. Their electronic version of the book is linked to on the right.
      The OCR files were donated by the Brantford Public Library. Their electronic …
  • The Work of Our Hands: A History of Mount Pleasant, 1799~1899
    The Work of Our Hands: A History of Mount Pleasant, 1799~1899 TextImagecomment
        The Work of Our Hands chronicles the history of the town of Mount Pleasant from its earliest settlements through the end of the 19th century. In order to have meaning, local history must relate all a
      The Work of Our Hands chronicles the history of the town of …
  • Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 5 (Part I)
    Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 5 (Part I) Text
        This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.
      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, …
  • Brant County Illustrated [Atlas]
    Brant County Illustrated [Atlas] TextImage
        "County of Brant" is used to refer to a geographic region rather than the current municipality by the same name. Maps of Brantford are included in this atlas.
      "County of Brant" is used to refer to a geographic region rather …
  • Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 1
    Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 1 Text
        This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.
      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, …
  • The Early Political and Military History of Burford, by Major R. Cuthbertson Muir
    The Early Political and Military History of Burford, by Major R. Cuthbertson Muir Text
        This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be accessed at their site, linked to underneath the book.
      This book was digitized by the Internet Archive and can also be …
  • Chatterson family history
    Chatterson family history TextImage
        This binder contains the family history of the Chatterson family, as compiled by Helen Mulligan. It also contains many original historical photos of the Chatterson family and relatives. This collecti
      This binder contains the family history of the Chatterson family, as compiled …
  • The Martial Spirit: A History of the Sedentary Militia and the Six Nations Warriors of the Former Brant County Area 1784-1884
    The Martial Spirit: A History of the Sedentary Militia and the Six Nations Warriors of the Former Brant County Area 1784-1884 Text
        This book by Roger Sharpe describes the history of the Sedentary Militia and Six Nations warriors who were active in the area of the County of Brant, primarily focusing on their involvement in the Wa
      This book by Roger Sharpe describes the history of the Sedentary Militia …
  • The Capture of Burford by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Advance
    The Capture of Burford by Mel Robertson, from The Burford Advance Text
        From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for the Burford Advance and Burford Times on the history of Burford Township. This clipping contains the article The Capture of Bur
      From the 1970s through the 1980s, Mel Robertson wrote many articles for …
  • Cannon Ball
    Cannon Ball Object
        This cannon ball was found in Port Dover after the U.S. Navy entered the port in the War of 1812-1814. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. They
      This cannon ball was found in Port Dover after the U.S. Navy …
  • The Militia Stood Alone
    The Militia Stood Alone Text
        "A bi-centennial preview." Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-194) and index.
      "A bi-centennial preview." Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-194) and index.
  • Malcolm Homestead
    Malcolm Homestead ImageTextcomment
        House Summary The Garden Wall, located on Oakland Road, Scotland, was built in 1802 by Finlay Malcolm. After a few changes in ownership, the home is now back in the Malcolm family. This home has a ri
      House Summary The Garden Wall, located on Oakland Road, Scotland, was built …
  • Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 4 (Part II)
    Oakland Township: Two Hundred Years - Volume 4 (Part II) Text
        This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, and contains previously unpublished colour illustrations.
      This copy of the book was scanned from Rammage's original typed manuscript, …
  • 1812-era Blood Letting Instrument
    1812-era Blood Letting Instrument Object
        The item has the name "T Wanklin" engraved on it; this is presumably the manufacturer.
      The item has the name "T Wanklin" engraved on it; this is …
  • 1812-era Flask
    1812-era Flask Object
        This small glass flask is of the type that was commonly carried by Canadian and British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for photography by Rich
      This small glass flask is of the type that was commonly carried …
  • 1812-era Pipe
    1812-era Pipe Object
        This pipe was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver from his
      This pipe was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the …
  • 1812-era Medicinal Flask
    1812-era Medicinal Flask Object
        This medicinal flask was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. It would have held small amounts of medicine to help soldie
      This medicinal flask was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in …
  • 1812-era Soldier's Eyeglasses
    1812-era Soldier's Eyeglasses Object
        This set of glasses was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver
      This set of glasses was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers …
  • 1812-era Soldier's Tobacco Tin
    1812-era Soldier's Tobacco Tin Object
        This tobacco tin was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. This artifact was provided for photography by Richard Shaver fr
      This tobacco tin was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in …
  • 1812-era Strike-a-Light
    1812-era Strike-a-Light Object
        This strike-a-light was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the County of Brant area during the campaign of the War of 1812. Striking the U-shaped rod sparks when rubbed against the roc
      This strike-a-light was likely carried by Canadian or British soldiers in the …
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