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Thurlow Township : historical notes from 'The Rambling River'

File contains a typescript excerpt of The Rambling River, written and compiled by Mary G. Plumption, concerning the early settlement of Thurlow Township from 1784, together with brief biographical information on Lord Thurlow, and Baron Rawdon, Earl of Moira. Also present are four printed lists of Thurlow Township land holders by name and date of patent from 1798-1818.

Rawdon Township : diary of W. Hambly, 1793-1794

File contains a reproduction of a manuscript diary of W. Hambly, surveyor, for the period 6 December 1793 to 1 May 1794. The diary entries discuss the survey process in Thurlow, Sidney, Huntingdon and Rawdon Townships. Also present is a typescript transcript of the diary with an appended footnote section which contains a glossary of terms.

Copies of documents relating to the Pitman family

  1. 1801 April 25: Certificate by Andrew Embury that Russell Pitman has charge of Lot 12 ir the Third Concession of Thurlow and that no person shall cut or destroy and kind of timber on that lot.

  2. 1801 Dec 29: Copy of Summons from Alexander Fisher to Russell Pitman ordering him to appear in District Court at Kingston on January 13, 1802, to answer the complaint of Reuben Bedell in a "plea of contract" involving a note for £3.2s.7 d.

  3. 1809 Jun 7: Articles of Agreement between (1) John Leslie in the Town of Thurlow" and (2) William Anderson, Thomas Pitman, and Martin Pitman, re: manufacture of 100 bushels of rye into whisky.

  4. 1812 Mar 28: Road Warrant from James McNabb, J.P. and Samuel Sherwood, J.P. to Thomas Pitman, "overseer of roads" informing him of statute labour to be performed on certain roads and bridges in Thurlow Township.

  5. 1820: Unsigned Sample Certificate by John Carter and Martin Pitman regarding the late Russell Pitman's claim to a part of Lot 27 in the Third Concession of Ernestown and stating that his eldest son Thomas Pitman is pro per heir to the land.

  6. 1820: Unsigned Sample Certificate that Thomas Pitman nas 'served faithfully and honestly in the Flank Company of Hastings Militia" and is entitled to Crown land.

  7. 1824 Jan 13: Receipt by Russell Pitman and Diana Pitman for dowe ry payment made to them by Thomas Pitman from the estate of the late Russell Pitman, father of Thomas.

  8. 1837 Nov 27: Letter from James McDonnell to Martin Pitman concerning letter of Christopher A. Hagerman and Pitman's claims for lands granted to his sisters.

  9. 1889 Sep 15: Copy of Subpoena from Robert Pearson to Thomas Pitman, ordering him to appear before the Court of Queen's Bench at Belleville on September 21, to testify in the case of Joseph Thrasher versus David Read.

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