When:
May 27, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Where:
Attend in person or register for online webinar., Lansing United Church Beecroft Rd & Poyntz Ave Toronto ON M2N 1K4
In 1837, Carol Ufford’s third great uncle, William Brass, was charged with raping a young girl. His defense attorney was young John A. Macdonald. Using documents from the Haldimand collection, the Upper Canada Sundries, and contemporary newspapers, Carol will tell William’s story—his early life, what lead up to the trial, the trial, and the aftermath. Warning: this presentation contains language and content that some may find disturbing. Speaker Carol Ufford is a retired librarian[...]