1798 Crown Deed with Pendant Seal
In recognition of Archives Awareness Week, the City of #Vaughan Archives is showcasing unique items found within the City’s collection. This Crown Deed complete with pendant seal, was created in 1798 and granted land to the Cover Family on Yonge Street in Thornhill. The patent provides a legal description of the land given to Nicolas Cover (Lot 34, Concession 1 in Vaughan Township) and bears the signature of Peter Russell, the Upper Canada Administrator at the time.
City of Vaughan Archives: M995.15
1798 Crown Deed with Pendant Seal
In recognition of Archives Awareness Week, the City of #Vaughan Archives is showcasing unique items found within the City’s collection. This Crown Deed complete with pendant seal, was created in 1798 and granted land to the Cover Family on Yonge Street in Thornhill. The patent provides a legal description of the land given to Nicolas Cover (Lot 34, Concession 1 in Vaughan Township) and bears the signature of Peter Russell, the Upper Canada Administrator at the time.
City of Vaughan Archives: M995.15