Memorandum by Thomas Ritchie, concerning the estates of John Easson and David Easson, proposing steps to take in settling them; the accounts for both are so complicated that they are difficult to understand.

Date: n.d. but probably 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/205

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Work done on John Easson's lands by his three sons, including David, now deceased, from 1799 to 1813. Briefly lists annual improvements such as building fences, a mill dam, a grist mill and saw mill, plus improvements to pastures, barns, sleigh house, etc. all totalling £577-13-6.

Date: 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/206

As shown by Zeruviah Easson and Benjamin Fairn. Household goods, farm equipment and livestock, total valuation £472-19-5, signed by Charles Mott, John Robinson and Frederick Buckler.

Date: 23 February 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/201

Zeruviah Easson, widow, and Benjamin Fairn appointed to administer the estate of the late David Easson, intestate. Issued by William Winniett, Judge of the Probate Court.

Date: 9 February 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/197

Charges for boarding Elizabeth Ann Easson (Elizabeth Easson's grand-daughter, aged seven in 1813) and for her schooling and clothing; list probably drawn up by Elizabeth Easson.

Date: 9 February 1813 - February 1820

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/141

For rum, dry goods, soap, etc. and credit for beef and cider.

Date: 3 March 1813 - 24 November 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/215.6

Covering the period 9 February to 10 March 1813; repayment of bonds to Frederick Williams and Frederick Davoue [Deveau] against the appraiser's valuation of £472-19-5.

Date: 10 March 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/202

Granted to Easson's widow, Zeruiah Easson, for Elizabeth, aged six years nine months; Mary Fisher, aged three years ten months; and for John, aged two years two months. The children to be educated in the Protestant religion until each reaches the age of twenty-one years. Signed by Governor Sir John Coape Sherbrooke.

Date: 10 March 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/203

From 25 April 1811 to 27 December 1812, listing purchases, mostly of shoes and boots, for family members including "Black Mary" and "Black Charles." Settled in full, April 1813.

Date: April 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/199

For grain and wood.

Date: 15 April 1813 - February 1814

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/197

For shoes and shoe repairs for "B. Charles."

Date: 24 April 1813 - 30 October 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/105.1

For dry goods.

Date: 7 May 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/189.1

For shoes and boots for family members and Mary Fisher and Nancy Prier [Pryor]. Credit for corn, wheat and 4 acres of salt marsh.

Date: 25 May 1813 - 10 November 1815

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/191.2

For dry goods, molasses, rum, tea, etc.

Date: 22 June 1813 - 22 November 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/265.2

For spirits and rope.

Date: 28 August 1813 - 13 November 1813

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/253.3