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Metadata
Catalog Number |
BR2008.13.31.1-.3 |
Object Name |
Note |
Scope & Content |
Draft research notes on the life and career of Frederick William Jarvis who was Sheriff of the County of York for more than thirty years. The first two pages are typewritten in blue ink on semi-transparent paper watermarked with a crest that reads: Superfine Linen Record. The last page is a slightly larger and typewritten carbon copy in purple ink on a semi-transparent laid paper. The note outlines Frederick William Jarvis's early career as family farm manager, his marriage to Caroline Skynner, and his military and community service. |
History |
Note written by an unknown author and was part of a series of papers detailing the life of various members of the Jarvis family. The Jarvis family was a United Empire Loyalist family who came to Canada during the late 1700s. Colonel Stephen Jarvis was in command of a troop of horses during the American rebellion and would settle in New Brunswick. After several years the Jarvis family headed west and settled in Upper Canada along the Lakeshore of Toronto Township. Frederick W. Jarvis married Caroline Skynner of the Anchorage. The Anchorage serves as administrative, exhibition and programming space for the Museums of Mississauga. References: Called suddenly away. Sheriff Jarvis Expires en route from his office. The Toronto World. Monday Morning April 18 1887 Commemorative biographical record of the County of York, Ontario. J.H. Beers, Toronto. 1907 Museums of Mississauga Jarvis and Skynner research files |
Title |
Frederick William Jarvis |
People |
Jarvis, Frederick William |