Navy Island
…of Canada. He also began to organize his new provision government, and declared Navy Island to be the new home of his government. Bonds were sold to finance the new…
Cedar Island
…named after the white cedar trees originally found on this island. Throughout the years, the island was also known as Swayze’s Island, Long Island and Crescent Island. This island was…
Other Niagara River Islands
…aid of an iron staff. He made his way to an island located northeast of Luna Island. This island was later named “Robinson Island”. Robinson Island is located in the…
Native American Settlement in Niagara
…the forest. Contrary to reports of his death, Chief Annenraes was alive and safe. This did not alter the plans of the Seneca Native Americans as they continued to wage…
Niagara Pioneer Families
…1783. He was rewarded for his loyal service with a tract of land along the shore of the Niagara River from Chippawa Creek to the Upper Rapids. When Fort Chippawa…
The End of the War of 1812
…tower next to his tavern directly across from the Lundy’s Lane Presbyterian Church. In 1855, Mr. Davis built a tower known as the “Durham Tower” overlooking the battlefield. It was…
Stamford Township
This township was first allotted to about twelve families. Among the first white people to settle in Stamford in 1776, were the Cooks and the Durham’s from New Jersey. Lundy’s…
Village of Drummondville
…former Town of Clifton received permission from government to change its name to the Town of Niagara Falls. By 1881, the population of the Town of Niagara Falls was 2,623…
Village of Clifton
…its residents, the former Town of Clifton received permission from government to change it’s name to the Town of Niagara Falls. By 1881, the population of the Town of Niagara…
Manchester (Schlosser)
…at Fort Niagara and Fort Schlosser. Fort Schlosser was situated approximately one mile above the Falls, opposite Chippawa. Fort Schlosser was originally called “Little Niagara” by the French. The fort…