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Andrew Kollmyer
Date 1790-1818
Dimensions9 cm of textual records
Object NumberP200
CollectionMcCord
Biographical Sketch

Andrew Kollmyer (1790-1818) served as a constable (1794-1797) and bailiff (1797-1812) in Montreal. He was also appointed to other government positions including those of poll clerk in 1804 and public crier in 1807. In addition to those posts, Kollmyer was engaged in private business as an auctioneer from 1798 to 1815.

(Source: Guide to Archival Resources at McGill University: Private Papers at McGill University. McGill University Archives. 1985. Vol. 2, p. 173.)


Scope and Content

The Andrew Kollmyer fonds pertains to his professional activities. The fonds consists of legal documents and lists which concern his activities as a constable, bailiff and auctioneer in Montreal and consist of warrants and court orders, legal depositions concerning attacks made upon him and lists of goods sold at public auction. Also included are official notices for his appointment to government positions and one family letter.

(Source: Guide to Archival Resources at McGill University: Private Papers at McGill University. McGill University Archives. 1985. Vol. 2, p. 173.)


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