Indenture between William Dickson [Jr.] and Robert M. Wilson, February 7, 1859.

William Dickson (1799-1877) was the son of the prominent Niagara businessman and politician William Dickson (1769-1846). William was educated in Edinburgh, Scotland, and settled in Galt, Ontario, upon his return to Canada. His father had business affairs in Dumfries and Galt, which he left in his sons charge when he retired to Niagara in 1837. William had an older brother, Robert, and younger brother, Walter, both of whom served in the Militia and became involved in politics.An indenture between William Dickson [Jr.] and Emma Dickson, of the Town of Niagara in the County of Lincoln, and Robert M. Wilson of the Town of Niagara, County of Lincoln. The indenture concerns the sale of 500 acres of land in the Townships of Oro and Vespra in the County of Simcoe. The land was purchased by Wilson for $1800.00. The indenture is dated February 7, 1859