Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Title |
House of Captain Robert Wilson |
Description |
Located on 41 Navy Street. Robert Wilson (1806-1888) Immigrated from Ireland to Canada following the death of his father in 1817. He is the brother of William and George Wilson, who were also sailors, mariners, and captains. It is said that Robert *Possibly* stole a cutlass from England's Royal Guard (marked with the cipher of King George); the cutlass is still retained by Robert Wilson's descendants. |
Date |
1991/ / |
Catalog Number |
1994.23.34 |
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Search Terms |
Oakville Wilson Wilson family House Navy Street |
Neg # |
05291 |
Site Name |
41 Navy Street |
Site # |
47 |