ahead of her time. Her fight for justice continues to be an inspirational story in the Island's history. ".

was threatened with losing her land to a neighbour. Outraged, Margaret embarked upon a 290 kilometre "walk for justice" to Halifax to fight for the right to keep title to her land. She was successful. Margaret was a courageous & determined woman whose actions were many years . .

They came from New York as United Empire Loyalists afterward to live in Nova Scotia. On the Ferry is a plaque which reads:. "Margaret's Davis lived on Brier Island from 1788 - 1858. She was a mother to nine children, a healer and a farmer. In 1828, the 63 year old widow . .

On Tuesday travelled on the Margaret's Justice Ferry from Freeport,Long Island, NS to Westport, Brier Island, NS. The Ferry is named after Margaret Davis, wife of Ethel Davis, a Sgt. in Prince of Wales American Regiment during American Revolution.

Come to Anniversary Church Service of the first one held at Old Holy Trinity in Middleton, NS on August 14, 1791 which starts at 10 a.m. The public are welcome. For more about the Church history see:

Sunday, August 17th ring an historic bell made in 1792 in London, England at Whitechapel Bell foundry where the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia also came from.

Cancer effects us all. When I heard about this fundraiser for Canadian Cancer Research since I am a swimmer I decided to contribute. If you would like to support my swimming to raise funds see:. All donations receive a tax receipt.

Deed in 1790 from Loyalist James Moody & wife Jane " in consideration of my good will towards the Inhabitants of Sissiboo River, Nova Scotia and to promote as far in me lies the establishment of the Church of England in said place. "

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My article published by Historic Nova Scotia on the largest memorial in Canada to members of the Orange Lodge. It is just around the corner from an apartment I rented when I lived in Sydney while working as an articled clerk before becoming a lawyer.

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Topics covered:.identity perceptions, the 17th century, language and searching for your roots in the records. Places limited.Contact Deirdre for further details:.deirdre@ulster-scots.com.

Ulster-Scots Community Network (Northern Ireland) is offering a new on-line course:.Learn about your Ulster-Scots/Scotch-Irish heritage in two easy online zoom sessions: .• Sat 22nd November, 4pm-7pm GMT.• Sat 29th November, 4pm-7pm GMT

Concert - Bach to The Beatles.Who: Trio KLM - 2 cellos + bass.When: Sunday 27 Jul 2025 7:00pm.Where: Old Holy Trinity Church .49 Main Street, Lower Middleton.Tickets: $25.00 at the door. For more on the Trio KLM see:.

Thanks to reporter Jason Malloy @JasonMa47772994 for visiting Old Holy Trinity Church on Canada Day and this photo in the Annapolis Valley Register. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.

Happy Canada Day 🇨🇦 Enjoy whatever road you take 😉

Three years ago I dedicated book about my Grandpa called "To Join the Ulster Division" to him which is available in the County Monaghan Library. As well it can be purchased from Amazon at

Remembering Great Uncle, age 18, of Newbliss, Co. Monaghan, Ireland serving as a Private in the 9th Btn., Royal Irish Fusiliers who as part of the Ulster Division was killed in action on July 1, 1916 at the Battle of the Somme. "Faugh a Ballagh" . His sacrifice never forgotten.

Earlier this week I was voted in as the Central East VP to fill a vacancy. To learn more about the UELAC, read the Vision Statement and Mission Statement at link below:.

This was me checking in at the 2016 Dominion UELAC Conference held in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. I will not be attending the Conference this year as I have company arriving from away. However, it will be an honour to volunteer on the UELAC Board of Directors again.