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Districts formed the basis for local administration and courts. The first districts, created in 1788, were: Hesse (renamed Western in 1792), comprised of the Lake Erie and Windsor areas. (Southwestern Ontario). Nassau (renamed Home in 1792), comprised of the western Lake Ontario and Niagara areas. (South-Central Ontario).
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List of names of the northern districts ; DISTRICT CREATED...
- Ontario's Boundaries 1774-1912
Following aborted rebellions in both Upper and Lower Canada...
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Created in January 1970 from Lincoln and Welland Counties.....
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In 1953, the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto was...
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Nassau County was formed in 1899 by the division of Queens County, after the western portion of Queens had become a borough of New York City in 1898, as the three easternmost towns seceded from the county.
In 1845, a new Welland County was formed from Lincoln County. In 1849, the district was replaced by the United Counties of Lincoln, Welland and Haldimand. 3. Nassau District - The Home District was a historic district in Upper Canada which existed until 1849. It was originally created as Nassau District in 1788 and renamed to Home in 1792.
Nov 25, 2012 · When Upper Canada was formed in 1788 it was immediately divided into four districts: Hesse, Nassau, Mecklenburg and Lunenburg. In 1792 these names were changed to Western, Home, Midland and Eastern respectively. The expansion in population of the province, and in the area settled, obliged the number of Districts to increase.
As we celebrate the 125th anniversary, Nassau County is more than just a place to learn about history. It’s a place to experience it firsthand. Here are a few ways to get into the spirit: Old Westbury Gardens. Wander through the enchanting grounds of this early 20th-century estate, a perfect blend of nature and history.
The Land Boards were abolished in 1794 when the land granting process was centralized through the Executive Council. Therefore, petitions relating to Ontario Loyalists prior to 1791 are to be found in the Land Boards of Upper Canada, 1765-1804 or in the Land Petitions of Lower Canada, 1764-1841.
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v. t. e. The history of post-confederation Canada began on July 1, 1867, when the British North American colonies of Canada, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia were united to form a single Dominion within the British Empire. [1] Upon Confederation, the United Province of Canada was immediately split into the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. [2]
