Explore the War of 1812 through firsthand accounts, artifacts and primary source materials. This project was made possible with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through the Canadian Culture Online Strategy. .http://images.ourontario.ca/1812/atom.xml2010-01-08T11:04:00Zhttp://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/test41ep/graphics/atomtile2_test41ep_s_32.gif

<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM069982t.jpg" alt="Abraham Neff Photograph" />  A photo of Abraham P. Neff (December 7, 1802- December 16, 1874) wearing traditional Mennonite clothing. He was 10 years old when Michael Graybiel made the bellows for his father Peter Neff in 1812 to begin the Neff metal-working tradition. Abraham came form a Mennonite family of strong faith who...

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<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM069986t.jpg" alt="Letter from James Fortier, Port Colborne Light Keeper, to the Honourable Jean Chabot- 1854" />  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. In the letter, Fortier discusses his participation in the War of 1812. He states his involvement...

2010-01-08T11:14:00Zhttp://images.ourontario.ca/1812/69986/data?r=atJames Fortier42.887157 -79.240265

<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM069989t.jpg" alt="Indentured Servant Agreement between William [Tosdevine] and Tunis Snook- Kingston, 1814" />  An agreement for an indentured servant, dated August 1st, 1814 in Kingston, Upper Canada. It states that William [Tosdevine] of Kingston, under his own free will and with the consent of his father Peter [Tosdevine] (also from Kingston), agreed to become an apprentice/servant for Tunis Snook of...

2010-01-08T11:16:00Zhttp://images.ourontario.ca/1812/69989/data?r=atTunis Snook

<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM069996t.jpg" alt="Land Deed No. 5125- Between Isaac and Abraham Laing and William Haun of the Township of Humberstone" />  A deed between Isaac and Abraham Laing and William Haun of the Township of Humberstone for Lot 9, Front Concession of the Township of Humberstone for 37 pounds, 10 shillings.

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<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM069997t.jpg" alt="James Fortier Photograph- Fort Detroit Medal" />  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 Isaac Brock. He was also in charge of a gun boat that captured the American vessel "Commencement" and...

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<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM069998t.jpg" alt="James Fortier Letter To W.H. Merritt, Chief Commissioner of Public Works in Toronto- 1850" />  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 which he received a medal in 1849. He was also in charge of a gun boat on Lake Erie that captured...

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<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM069999t.jpg" alt="Eve Neff (nee Sherk) photograph" />  A black and white photo of Eve Sherk Neff, dressed as a Mennonite, standing with her right hand on a well pump and a screen door behind her. The photo is on a buff matte and is surrounded by a black matte. On the back is written "Aunt Margaret from Angie Ridout, Christmas 1901, Great Grandmother,...

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<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM070000t.jpg" alt="Lt. David Morgan's Cabin Photograph" />  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 officer in the War of 1812. Norton wrote of his visit in his Journal as an 1816 recollection. He...

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<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM070001t.jpg" alt="Fraktur Mennonite Birth Certificate- Abraham Neff, 1802" />  "Fraktur" Mennonite artwork which celebrates the birth of Abraham Neff. It reads: "In the year of our Lord, December 7, 1802 ". Abraham was 10 years old when Michael Graybiel made the bellows for his father Peter Neff in 1812 to begin the Neff metal-working tradition. Abraham came form a Mennonite...

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<img src="http://images.ourontario.ca/Partners/pchmm/PCHMM070002t.jpg" alt="Deed of Land Transcript- To Christian Kniseley from King George III, 1818" />  A six page photocopy of a transcript of a Deed granting 25 acres of land in the Township of Humberstone, County of Lincoln, District of Niagara, to Christian Kniseley from King George III, on September 29, 1818. The lot is described as "part of the near of Northern half of Lot Number Twenty-nine...

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