Fonds consists of papers related to the personal and professional life of George Brogdin, c1830-1890. It includes legal documents created by Mr. Brogdin's law practice in Port Hope, ON. For more detailed information please refer to file and item-level descriptions.
UntitledFile consists of legal papers regarding an outstanding balance on account of the schooner "London," Apr 1853. Duncan McLeod and John Fraser as the plaintiffs, represented by Brogdin and John Griggs and John Sutherland the defendants. Ruled in favour of the plaintiffs, 39 pounds.
UntitledFile consists of documents regarding money owed to Edward Millson by James Dinner. Confession and affidavit of confession at Port Hope in 1855; summons to appear; accounts payable with interest.
UntitledItem is a summons for Alexander McIntosh to appear in court versus Thomas Little, 1855. Thomas Little (1824-1869) operated a boot and shoe store on Walton Street and lived on Pine Street.
UntitledFile consists of a Bank of Upper Canada Notice of Taxation to Charles McFadden, Henry D. Rowe (1825-1907) and Joseph Symons (1815-1970).
UntitledFile consists of a summons for the case of George Morton, John Morton and Andrew McKee v. James Bradburn of Metcalfe, Township of Emily, Victoria County.
UntitledFile consists of a claim with a list of accounts owed to McDermot and Walsh by John Bradford. McDermot & Walsh were commission merchants on Mill Street, Port Hope. J. R. McDermot lived on Smith Street and James E. Walsh lived on Pine Street. They represented the Pine Grove factory - soap and candle manufacturers and were agents for Fire, Life and Marine Insurance in 1856.
UntitledFile consists of a summons to appear in court for James Grant (1794-1873) v. William Brown, 1855.
UntitledFile consists of a summons to appear for John Deyell in the matter of Beamish & Boyer vs. Deyell for unpaid accounts, 1854-1855.
UntitledFile consists of summons and confession in the case of Perry vs. Turck, 1855. Horace Perry (b.1822) was a watch and clock maker and operated a jewellery store in Port Hope. He later moved to Rochester, NY.
UntitledFile consists of a declaration by Silas Benjamin Fairbanks, Notary Public at request of the Commercial Bank of the Midland District, re: Bill of Exchange. It includes V.H. Boulin, Esq. of Oshawa, and William Parsons, Esq. of Port Hope.
UntitledFile consists of papers regarding Robert McIntyre, represented by Brogdin vs. Adam Scott, regarding 40 pounds worth of food delivered by McIntyre to Scott without payment. McIntyre requesting 50 pounds in payment.
UntitledFile consists of papers for the balance owing to J & P Butter by R.S. Fairman for purchases made in Mar 1853. A note indicates a lawsuit, 5 May 1854.
UntitledFile consists of legal papers regarding promissory notes and accounts, 1855-1856. James O'Neill was a Port Hope merchant, selling groceries, dry goods and millinery, located at the corner of Walton and Mill Streets.
UntitledFile consists of a lease agreement from Brogdin to McIntyre & Leverich, 1856. References to: John McIntyre and James S. Leverich, of the firm of McIntyre & Leverich in Port Hope; William Brogdin was a builder in Port Hope, and the brother of George Brogdin.
UntitledFile consists of a summons to appear for William Routly in the case of H. V. Sanders vs. William Routly over a past due account, 1856. Holland V. Sanders (1832-1896) was the town clerk in 1871, and may have operated a clothier business c1856.
UntitledFile consists of a summons to appear and copy of balance due to Holland V. Sanders by Samuel Herron. Holland V. Sanders (1832-1896) was the town clerk in 1871, and may have operated a clothier business c1856.
UntitledFile consists of a summons to appear for James A. Clark vs. Charles Walton (1813-1870). James A. Clark was the proprietor of Boston Boot & Shoe store on Walton Street.
UntitledFile consists of a summons to appear sent to the Grand Trunk Railway Company for rent due to Joseph Harris and damage to premises, 1856.
UntitledFile consists of a summons to appear in case of James A. Clarke vs. Andrew Rogers, 1856. James A. Clark was the proprietor of the Boston Boot & Shoe Store on Walton Street.
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