Daybook lists many local United Empire Loyalist names such as John Canniff, Major Van Alsie, Peter Young, Sills, Trumpour and Roblin. Includes a record of sales to Reuben Bedell of Adolphustown, in November 1797, who appeared to be a travelling salesman.
The fonds consists of records of both Land Commissions including reports, indexes, minute books of Heir and Devisee Commission sittings, claims documentation (notices, affidavits, certificates) and Commission rulings. The records of the two commissions are arranged differently. The first Heir and Devisee Commission is arranged by geographical location, organized by the names of the old districts. Within the districts, the files are arranged alphabetically by surname. The files of the second Heir and Devisee Commission have been indexed and arranged alphabetically by surname, with date of claim. There are five reels of name indexes.
To Mrs. Mary Hamilton daughter of Captain Hanjos Herchmer, for 200 acres in the Township of Pittsburgh, lots 10 and 12, first concession. Seal to deed included.
The fonds consists of legal papers belonging to George Baxter and family, Misses Baxter and Mrs. Isabel Innes, and John Bell and his heirs. Also included are medical documents belonging to John Maitland. Most of the material relates to the family farm in Pittsburgh Township and the family home at Cataraqui Grange. There is also correspondence to Lt. Col. L.D.M. Baxter, dominion president of the Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League, from several leading world figures, as well as articles relating to John R. Day.
Fonds consists of marriage and baptismal register for Fredericksburgh, Ernestown, Bath, Adolphustown, Sophiasburg and other parts of Prince Edward County. Includes some correspondence, an 1818 sermon, plaque ceremony 1975, bans of marriage and memorial service.
Correspondence, legal papers, and two indentures for transfer of land. Copy of a speech delivered by four Mohawk from St. Regis Village, to His Excellency Lieut.-Gen. Hunter, interpreted by the Rev. William Stewart. Includes mention of exchange of wampum.