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- In a timeline of events in Nova Scotia, it states that in 1761 'The ship Hopeful brings 200-300 Irish to Halifax.' I believe that is a typo and should be 'Hopewell' as per the following advertisement:
"For HALIFAX in NOVA SCOTIA, The good Ship Hopewell, burthen 250 tons, James Caldwell, master, a prime sailer, well victualled and manned is now ready to receive passengers on board, and will certainly sail the first fair wind after the 3rd of August next; it is therefore requested of all who incline to proceed thither, that they may punctually appear here at or before the said 3rd of August, when they shall be immediately received on board. Application for passage to be made to Col. McNutt,who takes his passage in said vessel, or to Messrs. Vance and Caldwell, merchants. Dated at Londonderry, 24th July, 1761. N.B. The above ship has been hitherto very successful, is noted for making short passages, and the Captain has been long experienced in the passenger trade; and as there is a great number of passenger offers, there will likewise be another vessel who will sail at said time."
The earliest authentic record of the Nova Scotia Berrys is found in the archives at Halifax in the crown lands office, which states that in the grant of Amherst Township dated Oct. 31st, 1765 is included the name of Robert Berry, who came from the north of Ireland with his wife Nancy and three children. They settled on their grant in Amherst, where the rest of the children were born.
1770 census:
Men 1
Boys 2
Women 1
Girls 4
Total 8
Protestant 8
American 3
Irish 5
The Saunders grant, signed by Governor Montague Wilmot, was registered on the 9th of July, 1772, the grantees names were as follows: John Saunders, Joseph Coghran, Thomas Coghran, John Stuart, David Forrest, Matthew Crawford, Thomas Jnee, James Henry John Grace, John Croghan, Matthew Dickey, Patrick Porter, James Law, John Clark, John Campbell, Francis Campbell, John Vance, Richard Webber, Nicholas Head, Robert Berry, Matthew Sharpe, Robert McGowan, Samuel Creelman, Robert Martin, William Martin, Jael Smith, William Zelory Tufts, Nathaniel Reynolds, James Roberts, George McNutt, John Simpson, Jonathan Davidson, James Fulton, Elishah Freeman, Francis Freeman, Francis Sheen, Alex. Huston, Ebenezer Fitch, Simon Fitch, Mark Patton, Jr., James Coghran, William Nesbit, a Ministers Lot, a Glebe lot, a share or lot for schoolmaster. Each share contained 500 acres. The Saunders grant did not cover the lots along Victoria street, but occupied the ridge towards the Nappan River. A grant was made to Peter Campbell, et al, of 5,500 acres on 11th January, 1768. His co-grantees were Elisha Blackman, Jonathan Baker, Samuel Baker, Antrobus Shaw, John Star, and William Freeman.
This grant was in Amherst,Nova Scotia.
Estate of Robert Berry Nancy Berry is the widow, an account was given to
the court of probate 14 Oct 1782 regarding debts owed by the estate. There
was a son, Robert who was "now of age his separate share dated 14 May1789.
William Berry now of age 9 May 1791.
Know all men by these presented that we John Stuart, Jr., Thomas Berry and
Hugh Logan all of cumberland County are held and firmly bound to Edward
Barron, Esq. Surrogate judge of his majesty
s Court of Will and Probates the full sum of 100 pounds dated 19 Aug 1786.
Whereas letters of guardianship bearing the date herewith of Robert Berry,
William Berry and Andrew Berry, minors hath been granted to John Stuart, Jr
of Amherst and whereas the said Robert Berry, William Berry and Andrew Berry
are entitled to sundry effects the property of Robert Berry their late
father, deceased which they are unable to manage by reason of their minority
but has committed the care of them to the custody of said John Stuart, ect.
Signed John Stuard Jr, Thomas Berry and Hugh Logan dated 19 Aug 1786.
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Abt 1734 - 1781 (47 years)