this collection consists of data on over 12,000 probated decedents in ontario and manitoba for 1872 to 1927. the historical probate wealth data was collected for four regional areas: wentworth county, ontario (1872-1927), thunder bay district, ontario (1885-1927), ontario (1892, 1902) and manitoba (1873-1927). the data is in the form of hard copy survey sheets (paper records) and compiled spreadsheets (electronic records.)

a full description of the project and data can be read here: https://libguides.lakeheadu.ca/ld.php?content_id=36498994

marshall blanchard dean was an early physician in fort william; his son marshall macdougall dean had a career with the canadian coast guard and a lifelong interest in history and genealogy. collection includes correspondence, photographs, and research materials.

two documents containing transcriptions and images of the silver islet cemetery:
"silver islet cemetery," ontario genealogical society, 1982
"silver islet cemetery," 2007.