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"The Ship Canal on the Niagara" tells the story of James Kerby requesting support for a ship canal at Fort Erie. Other documents include his military involvement with "the Queen's Own Fencibles" and his dealings with a local grist mill.

This document contains original photographs of School #7 on Eagle Street from 1890, coupled with a teachers list, class photo, and a separate text regarding the reconstruction and renaming of the institution in the 1950s.

Listed here is a document written by George Tait, pertinent to life in Fort Erie throughout the 1850s and 1860s.

Listed here is a brief history of the Niagara peninsula, pertinent to the origins of Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Niagara Falls. These origins are tied directly to British presence within the area amid conflicts such as the French-Indian War, the…

Listed here are abstracts from assessment rolls for the years 1842, 1844 and 1848 and from the census and assessment rolls for the year 1850.

Listed here is the probate that verified the legitimacy of Agnes Douglas's final will following her death. Agnes was the mother of Dr. William Douglas.

Listed here is a document pertinent to the life of Alexander Douglas; an early Fort Erie resident who came from Scotland following the American Revolution.

Listed here is a document pertinent to Alexander Douglas and his history in the town of Fort Erie.

Listed here is a family record pertinent to Arthur Rose and the Rose family.

Listed here Is a six page text reflecting upon the history and the many stories that came out of the Battle of Ridgeway Memorial School.

Listed here is an image of a poster promoting the Battle of Ridgeway Memorial School's 110th anniversary open house.

Listed here is a document pertinent to Benjamin Hardison and his role as a soldier at the Siege of Quebec under General Montgomery in 1775.