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Jarvis, Frederick William |
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Frederick William Jarvis (1818-1997) was the son of Frederick Starr Jarvis and Susanna Isabella Merigold. Born on the Jarvis homestead on the Lakeshore Road in Toronto Township, his career brought him to York (Toronto) serving as Deputy-Sheriff of the Home District and later Sheriff of York County. Frederick married Caroline Skynner, daughter of Captain John Skynner of the Anchorage. The couple moved to York (Toronto) and lived at their home, Woodlawn, which was located on the southeast corner of Wellesley and Jarvis. The couple entertained many guests and friends at their home including various members of the Harris and Skynner families. |
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BR2008.13.31.1-.3 - Note
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 ...
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