Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Brophy family fonds
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- Textual record
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Fonds
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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
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1849-2021 (predominantly 1849-1950) (Creation)
- Creator
- Brophy family
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Physical description
0.24 m of textual records, 1 painting : watercolour on paper
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Name of creator
Biographical history
James Brophy emigrated from Ireland in 1816, having served with the 37th Regiment of Foot during the Peninsular War, and transferred with the Second Battalion to Upper Canada. He was granted 100 acres of land upon settling in Upper Canada near Marmora, which he sold to move to Kingston. He served with Kingston Police, and would build most of his wealth in real estate. He married Margaret Kelleher, with whom he had several children.
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Scope and content
Fonds consists of records of the Brophy family, including land deeds and lease agreements, wills, correspondence, and other material. Also includes records specific to Mary Margaret Brophy, including her sketchbook and notebook, as well as genealogical research on the Brophy family by Mary Darling.
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Physical condition
Some paper is brittle and damaged.
Immediate source of acquisition
Donated by Mary Darling, 2021.
Arrangement
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin