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Power of attorney and guardianship of Jacob Hall, 24 May 1797

Power of attorney appointing John Hall as attorney for his brother Joseph Hall, as well as their minor brother Jacob Hall in Joseph Hall's capacity as his guardian. This was done for the purpose of receiving whatever inheritance came from the estate of their brother David Hall, who died in 1796. Includes a copy of the document appointing Joseph Hall guardian of Jacob Hall, also dated 24 May 1797.

Guardianship of Benjamin Hall, 25 August 1797

Legal document written by Benjamin Hall authorizing his mother Christina Barbara Hall to act as his guardian and manage his property while he remains a minor. Witnessed by Stephen Hopkins and John Hall, and executed by Justice R.G. Raus.

Wills and distribution of estates, 1797 - 1912

  • CA RBD MSG 1299-3-05
  • File
  • 14 December 1797 - approximately 1912
  • Part of Hall family fonds

This file contains documents related to the wills and estates of members of the Hall family from between 14 December 1797 and approximately 1912. Documents include wills, accounts between estates of the deceased and their living relatives, receipts for gifts and the distribution of the estates, inventories of estates, and invoices for legal services. Documents in the file are arranged in chronological order.

James McGill Collection

  • CA MUA MG1007
  • Collection
  • 1797-1814

McGill's papers are of both a personal and a business nature. Personal materials consist of almanacs, 1801, 1802, 1812, containing short, dry diary notes; a power of attorney from McGill to Duncan Cameron, 1809; photocopies of two letters to his business associates John Askin and Isaac Todd, 1812; and copies of his will, 1813. His business interests are represented by the journal of the firm of James and Andrew McGill, 1797-1814. Four documents concerning McGill's property and its boundaries, 1798, 1803 are contained in McGill University Administrative Records, Record Group 4, c.437-c.438.

McGill, James, 1744-1813

David Rou Fonds

  • CA RBD MSG 136
  • Fonds
  • 1797

Fonds contains manuscript of "Cours de réligion en vers," 1797.

Rou, David, active 1797

John Hall Masonic certificate, 1797

Masonic certificate for John Hall from the Franklin Lodge no. 6, Hanover, New Hampshire, certifying that he holds the degree of Master and Senior Deacon. With a masonic seal and ribbon, and significant decorative illustrations.

Christina Barbara Hall diary, 1797-1798

  • CA RBD MSG 1299-1-03
  • File
  • 21 October 1797-8 November 1798
  • Part of Hall family fonds

This file contains a diary kept by Christina Barbara Hall between 21 October 1797 and 8 November 1798. Diary entries concern weather and daily activities, especially social engagements.

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