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Agreement, John Hall and Sarah Easson

Regarding the sale of a wagon to Hall, in return for lumber and shingles; the wagon was to be delivered to Hall in Lawrencetown, "when the sleding came". Witnessed by David Easson.

Date: 8 September 1845

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/312

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Agreement, David Easson, Annapolis Royal, and Michael Francklin, Windsor

David Easson, millwright, to supply Francklin with up to 20,000 board feet of hemlock, pine and spruce boards and planks, delivered to the King's Wharf at Annapolis Royal by 30 June 1781. Witnessed by James Kavanagh.

Date: 27 November 1780

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/119

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Agreement, Edward Whitman, master of the schooner Adventure to Alexander Easson

Whitman accepts 20 barrels of potatoes from Easson, and agrees to sell them on his behalf in the West Indies, paying him on return, less 8 shillings per barrel.

Date: 20 December 1817

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/214


Application for Partition, Probate Court, Annapolis County

Application by Frederick and Sarah Hardwick, Avis Ritchie and Elizabeth Ritchie for a division of the portion of the Estate of David Easson granted to Elizabeth Easson, widow of David Easson.

Date: 7 September 1842

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/258


Arbitration Bond, Joshua Mauger to Dyson & Co.

Wherein he is to pay £500 to Daniel Dyson, Erasmus James Philipps and John Easson for insurance that was to have been placed on sloop Wren, lost on a voyage from Annapolis Royal to Antigua. Witnessed by Joseph Deschamps and Michael Francklin.

Date: 29 April 1754

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/25


"Articles of Apprenticeship Between John Easson, House Wright, and his Son David"

Contract for a seven-year period during which Easson is to instruct his eleven-year-old son David in the trade of a house wright. Signed by both parties and witnessed by Matthew Winniett and Philip Bertaux.

Date: 1 April 1760

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/56


Bill of exchange, John Easson in favour of Captain Christopher Prince

Drawn on Robert Fletcher, merchant, Halifax for £27 sterling.

Date: 21 May 1777

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/104


Bill of Expenses for Surveying Marsh

Bill of expenses for surveying and "qualifying" the marsh, by order of the commissioner, George Bartoux. Names of owners are: Mrs. Avis Ritchie, John McLaughlin, George Runciman, Alexander Easson, S.D. Tobias, T.P. Ruggles, Peter Bonnett, A.B. Hardwick and Mrs. Whitman.

Date: 19 October 1855

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/272


Bond, David Eason and Thomas Ritchie to the King

For £5. David Easson to have the use of a King's musket and accoutrements, to be kept in good condition and at the ready when needed for the provincial militia. Witnessed by Ebeneezer Cutler and Matthew Ritchie.

Date: 9 November 1808

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/190


Bond, David Easson as Commissioner of Roads

For $200.00, regarding his appointment as Road Commissioner authorized to spend $100.00 repairing a bridge.

Date: 1 May 1866

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/278


Bond, Elizabeth Easson, William Easson, Jr. and David Easson to Hon. James DeLancey, Esq.

For £150, witnessed by Thomas Barclay and Thomas Ritchie. On reverse are receipts for various amounts paid, last one dated 19 April 1824.

Date: 1 October 1795

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/183


Certificate, David Ritchie

Certificate that Ritchie was sworn as Constable for 1851 by James R. Lovett, J.P.

Date: 6 January 1851

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/220.7

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Collection Notice, Richardson Harris, Annapolis

Harris collecting on behalf of Dever & Williams, who have placed her account with him.

Date: 24 April 1874

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 B/300


Commission appointing David Easson as Road Commissioner

Providing $100.00. for repairing the main road from Lamb's Brook halfway to James Gallagher's. Printed form signed by Charles Tupper, Provincial Secretary.

Date: 1 May 1865

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/277


Commission, Alexander Easson

Appointing Easson a commissioner to build a bridge over Easson's Brook for £20. Signed by Rupert George, Provincial Secretary. Printed form includes a copy of the act regarding provincial expenditures for roads and bridges.

Date: 1 May 1832

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/236


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