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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The suit of Frederick Hardwick and wife Sarah, and Robert Ritchie and wife Avis, against Elizabeth Easson and others, heirs of John Easson. Lengthy and detailed document summoning the heirs to appear before the Supreme Court, Halifax to answer suit of why they deny the partition of John Easson's lands. Thomas Ritchie attorney for the plaintiffs.

Date: 25 January 1814

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/207

Decision on the suit brought by Frederick Hardwick and wife Sarah, and Robert Ritchie and wife Avis (both daughters of David Easson deceased) against Elizabeth Easson and others, regarding partition of the late John Easson's land holdings.

Date: Easter Term 1814

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/208

Acknowledging the purchase of one-third of a wood lot from the estate of the late Frederick Devoue [Deveau], sold at Public Auction by Thomas Ritchie, executor for Devoue.

Date: 1 May 1815

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/211

Deed of Conveyance, 188 acres of land in Annapolis for £33-6-8; witnessed by Bethiah Davoue [Deveau] and Thomas Ritchie.

Date: 31 October 1818

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/216

Regarding division of lands of the late John and David Easson. Witnessed by Frederick Hardwick.

Date: 21 November 1821

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/220

Deed of Conveyance, selling seven and one-quarter acres, being a portion of the land inherited from his father's estate, for £25.

Date: 10 October 1825

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/221

Deed of Conveyance, regarding division of lands belonging to the late John Easson and David Easson.

Date: 27 October 1826

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/226

Advising him how to get paid for the timber supplied by his brother for building the bridge.

Date: n.d. but probably 1831

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/237

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Ordering him to the court house at Annapolis Royal to give evidence on 28 February against George Orde.

Date: 27 February 1834

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/243

Ordering grant of relief to Thomas Ritchie, "according to your judgement, as he complains that what is Allowed him is Not Sufficient….'" Signed by Justices of the Peace, George Robinson and Anthony Bassano [?].

Date: 31 August 1838

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/250

They have been appointed a committee to divide that part of David Easson's estate set off to his widow Elizabeth Easson as her dower, and will meet at the Court House in Annapolis, 22 November.

Date: 17 November 1842

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/257

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

Requesting Easson to pay his portion of the costs for the division of Mrs. Elizabeth Easson's dower, which was divided into eight shares.

Date: 25 March 1843

Reference: Easson family Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 3478 A/259

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