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    The Court Houses of a Century: A Brief Historical Sketch of the Court Houses of London Distict, the County of Middlesex, and County of Elgin
    The Court Houses of a Century: A Brief Historical Sketch of the Court Houses of London Distict, the County of Middlesex, and County of Elgin
    The Court Houses of a Century: A Brief Historical Sketch of the Court Houses of London Distict, the County of Middlesex, and County of Elgin
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    The Court Houses of a Century: A Brief Historical Sketch of the Court Houses of London Distict, the County of Middlesex, and County of Elgin

    By Kenneth W. McKay

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    This book is about courthouses in Canada, specifically the State of Ontario, Elgin in particular. The author was the chief clerk of this county and the book was published by Elgin county council. It describes the beginnings in the late 18th century of properties used for courtrooms and jails, ending with detailed descriptions of the Elgin courthouse and its history.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherGood Press
    Release dateApr 25, 2021
    ISBN4064066129897
    The Court Houses of a Century: A Brief Historical Sketch of the Court Houses of London Distict, the County of Middlesex, and County of Elgin

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