History of nova scotia by allison, david, 18361924. Resources nova scotia, canada history and genealogy books. In 1843 he emigrated to america, accompanied by his two sisters, ann and janet. Baskets of black nova scotians by joleen gordon 20. This is a classic fiction novel that is one the 10 best selling books on nova scotia. Synod of the presbyterian church of nova scotia secession minutes 18171860. Many are now available online through the nova scotia museum publishing catalogue. Lochaber which was once known as college lake, it was discovered by alexander fraser around 1795 when he was moose hunting with the local native people. I thought you might like to see a cemetery for north lochaber cemetery i found on. North lochaber cemetery in north lochaber, nova scotia.
However, it was not until 1810 that the first europeans settled in lochaber. The baskets of black nova scotians is a history of the basketmaking tradition brought to nova scotia by the black refugees during the war of 1812. The genealogy association of nova scotia is very pleased to offer the nova scotia ancestors certificate as a way to honour your direct line ancestors. A water quality assessment of lochaber lake, antigonish county. Genealogical association of nova scotia show and tell 2011. Internet archive bookreader history of inverness county, nova scotia. A history of the county of antigonish, nova scotia. While the confederation of canada did not occur until. Loch abar is a small community in the canadian province of nova scotia, located in antigonish county. Pamphlet describing the founding and development of kings united church, loch katrine and chalmers presbyterian church, lochaber.
Although we found mention of north lochaber during our research, we really dont have any information about it. They crossed the atlantic with captain croker hayman in the. The genealogy of the moser, hirtle and fraser families swiss, german and scottish immigrants search the collections. Collections nova scotia historical society abebooks. This is the second of a threevolume series that discusses, in great depth, the history of nova scotia, including its history as acadie, the first visit of frenchman demonts, the provinces early fishing and. Top 10 books on nova scotia best book recommendations. Intriguing to include the pineo name, but wikitree lists matthew fishers wife as mary pineo38 born 18 jan 1763.
Compiled for the celebration of anniversary sunday, july 6th, 1969. Antigonish county, nova scotia genealogy genealogy. Presbyterian church presbyterian lochaber, antigonish county. Genealogical association of nova scotia promote the study of genealogy and family history in. Brand new book on cd rom one of a series of publications by the nova scotia historical society, the first of which was published in june 1878.
The history of the beatons in scotland is very interesting, and we are much tempted to give some touches of it here. Anne of the island, the book of negroes, fall on your knees, the birth house, a curve in the road, hansel and grete. Guide to antigonish county ancestry, family history and genealogy. How to research cornwallis, nova scotia ancestors, 1750. They were from the lochaber loch abar in gaelic area of highland scotland and named their new community for the area that they. The community was named after lochaber, a mountainous area of invernessshire, in scotland, from where came the first settlers. It listed sources, however, and indicated that i should visit mabou as well as antigonish in nova scotia. This is more evidence that canada has no history, only a couple of events. Britain planned its attack on the key french fortress at louisbourg, nova scotia.
Lcda operates and maintains the lochaber centre located in the community of lochaber, antigonish county, nova scotia, canada. Historic black nova scotia is a comprehensive yet concise new look at this important part of nova scotias history, covering the whole period of black settlement, from the eighteenth century to the late. Lcda operates and maintains the lochaber centre located in the community of lochaber, antigonish county, nova. Canadian history 11, nova scotia susan lebel, jeff orr. I find it is a easy read and the chapters are layed out well making it a breeze to follow. We fought for ardnish scottish talkbook launch in judique on july 23rd. This is one of three major histories that have been written on. The purpose of this volume is non other than to place on record the names of the pioneers who came from the district of lochaber, scotland. This is a comprehensive list of books mostly historical written about nova scotia. These escaping slaves were brought up from the atlantic seaboard to freedom by the british navy. Besides lochaber, includes records for inhabitants of saint marys river, guysborough county, east river st. A warm welcome to the lochaber community development association lcda website. History of the scots in new scotland nova scotia tartan of new scotland nova scotia.
President of the nova scotia historical society 191718. He was born at the braes of lochaber, scotland in 1812. Synod of the presbyterian church of the lower provinces of british north america minutes1860 to 1875 two books. Patrick is a church of the diocese of antigonish, in lochaber, nova scotia, canada. The serpent chronologies, sea serpents and other marine creatures from nova scotias. From the book history of big ridge, cape breton cbu i have found the name big neil. Genealogical association of the royal nova scotia historical society, 1984. Publication date 1916 topics nova scotia history, nova scotia biography publisher halifax. Mabou is a small town on the west coast of the cape breton district of nova scotia. The genealogy of the moser, hirtle and fraser families swiss, german and scottish. This is number 9 ix in the series and collects the papers.
The new lochaber centre, opened in the spring 2014, that replaced sylvan hall, faces the northend of lochaber lake. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in nova scotia. North lochaber, antigonish county, nova scotia, canada show map. A history of the county of antigonish, nova scotia book. We enjoy reading books set in our next vacation locale as we plan our trip. Nova scotia archives church records at nova scotia archives. Their stead, with many genealogies, 16041910 by arthur wentworth hamilton eaton aug 8, 2015. We fought for ardnish scottish talkbook launch in judique on july. The genealogy of the moser, hirtle and fraser families. Saint james united church cemetery lochaber mines, halifax county. Nova scotia history, atlantic provinces history, books.
Lochaber lake antigonish, nova scotia lake, landmark. The history of kings county, nova scotia, heart of the acadian land, giving a sketch of the french and their expulsion. Find lochaber in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. In june of 1830 joseph howe first visited the area and immediately fell in love with what he described as ancient woods were scarcely broken upon on either margin, and the whole scene was a beautifully wild as it had been a thousand years before.
A history of the county of antigonish, nova scotia 1929. Compiled for the celebration of anniversary sunday, july. A year on the northeastern frontier hughes, ben on. Could any of you please suggest some novels or biographies with a. The information in this book included more recent information on the acadian. Lochaber is a settlement south west of antigonish famed for its black cattle. I love the shared history between nova scotia and the highlands, and these. History of inverness county, nova scotia is wonderful resource that will be treasured by all with an interest in the history and families of inverness. The book of negroes by lawrence hill, fall on your knees by annmarie macdonald, the birth house by ami mckay, no great mis.
I used this book as a resource when i was writing the history of my acadian family who moved from nova scotia to louisiana. Nova scotia history timeline 1400s 1600s 1497 explorer, john cabot, explored presentday cape breton island 1604 french established first capital for acadia colony at port royal 1607 french. Nova scotia time line chronological timetable of events. Ben hughes is the author of a number of books of history, including. Lochaber lake water quality data arranged by station appendix b.
Times are tough for the travel community right now. The lochaber area of nova scotia has always possessed a certain magical beauty that has never failed to entrance residents and visitors alike. Evangeline trail nova scotia 2020 all you need to know. Lochaber, located between antigonish and sherbrooke, is a small and scenic community.
Lochaber in nova scotia lochaber is a small community in the canadian province of nova scotia, located in antigonish county. If you want to read a very good book of nova scotias history, this is an excellent book to start with. Includes a business directory and an inset map of nova scotia and adjacent. North lochaber is a small community in the canadian province of nova scotia, located in antigonish county.
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