Ulster Settlers Recorded in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1761
Extracted from the Belfast Newsletter, March 11 1762
Transcribed, Compiled and Submitted by
Len Swindley, Melbourne, Australia
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Nova Scotia. Halifax, November 16, 1761
These may certify, that we the subscribers, being chosen a committee by the people arrived in this province, from the kingdom of Ireland, the last summer, have at their request journeyed to the bason of Minis and Cobuquet, and diligently viewed the land situated on those bays, which were reserved for Col. Mc Nutt, and his associates; and are of opinion, that the said lands are equal in goodness, and fully answer the description given by him in an advertisement, published by him at Londonderry, bearing date the 20th of April, 1761. And do further certify, that in our opinion, the said lands and soil is equal in goodness to the best lands in Ireland, and capable of producing wheat, rye, barley, oats, pease, hemp, flax, potatoes, turnips, and all sorts of garden stuff, which grow here with the greater luxurience (sic) and as some of us have been in the province of Pennsylvania, And we take this opportunity to assure all our countrymen that our reception here exceeded far what Col. McNutt had assured us of and that we found all the inhabitants ready to assist, and promote us in our undertaking, with all good offices, and treated us with the utmost goodness and humanity.
***ORIGINAL SPELLING HAS BEEN RETAINED***
SETTLER ORIGIN IN IRELAND CORRECTED SPELLING COUNTY Andrew ROSS P. Bellereshain Ballyrashane Parish Antrim William MOORE P. of Faun Fahan Parish Donegal William HENDERSON Rathmullon Rathmullan Donegal William McNUTT Mavagh Mevagh Donegal John MAHON The Rosses The Rosses Donegal Joseph CRAWFORD near Rathmalton Near Rathmelton Donegal Robert SPENCER Clanda Horky Clondahorky Donegal John MORRISON P. of Ry Tullaghebegly Tullaghobegley Parish Donegal Benjamin McNUTT P. Mevagh, Barony of Killmacrenen Mevagh Parish, Barony of Kilmacrenan Donegal Mark PATTON P. Foighan Vael Faughanvale Parish Derry John McNUTT Tullyachnish Tullyaughnish, Co Donegal Derry Daniel COCHRON Derrykeychen Derrykeighan Antrim Robert SMITH Cahery, Parish of Drummacose Cahery, Drumachose Parish Londonderry Anthony McCLEAN Near Letterkenny Near Letterkenny Donegal John CLARK P. Tamlaughtfinleggen Tamlaghtfinlagan Parish Derry John BARNHILL P. Lake Leck Parish Donegal Halifax, Nov. 17, 1761.
The above signers personally appeared before me, one of his Majesty's council for said province, and subscribed their names to the truth of the above declaration.
(signed)CHARLES MORRIS
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