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DATE | PERSON 1 | REASON FOR MENTION | PERSON 2 |
September 19, 1760 |
Kane, James |
Fermouze resident ordered to pay this company money owed: |
Holdsworth and Dran |
August 2, 1768 |
Keates, John |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 2 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
September 28, 1765 |
Keen, James |
In debt to the estate of this person in the amount of 167 pounds: |
Ludwick, Mary ( Dec.) |
September 28, 1765 |
Keen, James |
Ordered to pay half of his debt to: |
Ludwick, William |
September 28, 1765 |
Keen, James |
Ordered to pay half of his debt to: |
Ludwick, Mary ( now called Fitzwater) |
September 4, 1766 |
Keen, John at Freshwater |
Ordered to pay debt of 16 pounds to Ludwick, William and Mary |
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August 2, 1768 |
Kelly, Paul |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 2 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
October 20, 1795 |
Kenny, Margret |
Licenced houses for selling spititous liquors:Ferryland |
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September 28, 1792 |
Knox, William |
Given grant of land in Fermeuse |
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August 25, 1750 |
Land, William |
Appointed Justice of the Peace |
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July 7, 1752 |
Land, William |
Justice of the Peace in the Quinn murder trial |
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August 26, 1754 |
Land, William |
Appointed Justice of the Peace |
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May 27, 1753 |
Land, William |
Verified Benger’s claim to land in Ferryland |
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September 22, 1755 |
Land, William |
Appointed Justice of the Peace |
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October 6, 1755 |
Land, William |
Justice of the Peace in Renews |
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October 21, 1778 |
Land, William Merchant |
List of residents and merchants of Fermeuse who will assist with defence and the number of their servants 22 |
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Octo10, 1782 |
Lane, Captain |
Ordered to Ferryland to capture persons who have robbed a shipwreck by Govenor: |
Campbell, John |
October 10, 1770 |
Langman, Edward Rev. |
Was in Ferryland 22 years ago and swore that Seal owned the land seized by Shapely. |
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October 2, 1752 |
Le Cras, Edward |
Commander of His Majesty’s Sloop”Otter” |
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May 26, 1752 |
Limbrey, John |
Present at the survey of fishing rooms in Renews |
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October 14, 1778 |
Limbrey, William |
Member of the committee for defense of Renews. |
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July 29, 1778 |
Limbrey, William |
Signed a petition to the govenor looking for assistance in defending Renews |
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September 4, 1766 |
Ludwick, Mary |
This deceased person had a dispute with this person over her accounts: |
Benger, John |
August 20, 1753 |
Ludwigg, Mary |
Sister of: |
Ludwigg, William |
September 26, 1752 |
Ludwigg, William |
Holds a mortgage dated February 12, 1739 or 1740 on plantation houses and fishing room situated near “The Pool” in Ferryland on behalf of his deceased father: |
Ludwigg, John Esq. |
August 20, 1753 |
Ludwigg, William |
Claimed that he and his sister’s property has been taken by: |
Weston, Peter |
August 20, 1753 |
Ludwigg, William and Mary |
Children and heirs of : |
Ludwigg, John and Mary |
September 24, 1784 |
Lumecraft, James |
Seaman belonging to brig “Elizabeth and Kitty” cannot get his pay from master. |
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August 20, 1779 |
Lumsdaine, Mr. |
Visited Ferryland and met with Carter. |
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August 27, 1754 |
Maidman, Govenor |
Govenor of Newfoundland |
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October 14, 1788 |
Martin, William |
Torbay resident has law suit against Ferryland resident: |
Dobel, John |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Petitioned that he was not paid rent for his plantation by the folowing person for the period September 29, 1761 to June 30, 1762. The enemy were in St. John’s and the renters had to abandon the plantation. |
Carter, Robert |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Petitioned that he was not paid rent for his plantation by the folowing person for the period September 29, 1761 to June 30, 1762. The enemy were in St. John’s and the renters had to abandon the plantation. |
Moore, William |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Petitioned that he was not paid rent for his plantation by the folowing person for the period September 29, 1761 to June 30, 1762. The enemy were in St. John’s and the renters had to abandon the plantation. |
Shea, Michael |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Petitioned that he was not paid rent for his plantation by the folowing person for the period September 29, 1761 to June 30, 1762. The enemy were in St. John’s and the renters had to abandon the plantation. |
Brasil, Michael |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Petitioned that he was not paid rent for his plantation by the folowing person for the period September 29, 1761 to June 30, 1762. The enemy were in St. John’s and the renters had to abandon the plantation. |
Kelly, Patrick |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Petitioned that he was not paid rent for his plantation by the folowing person for the period September 29, 1761 to June 30, 1762. The enemy were in St. John’s and the renters had to abandon the plantation. |
Hollohan, John |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Complained that this person ancestors had not complied with a covenant entered into with him: |
Benger, Richard |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Complained that this person is trying to cheat him out of a quarter of a years rent: |
Shea, Michael |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Complained that this person is trying to cheat him out of a quarter of a years rent: |
Brasil, Michael |
September 10, 1763 |
Mason, Richard |
Charged that this person allowed a rental property to fall into ruin: |
Benger, Richard |
September 10, 1797 |
May, Captain |
Member of recruiting party for Royal Fusillers. |
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September 26, 1752 |
May, William |
Justice of the Peace in Ferryland |
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October 21, 1778 |
McClure, Alex Merchant |
List of residents and merchants of Fermeuse who will assist with defence and the number of their servants 25 |
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August 3, 1749 |
McDaniel, Francis |
Agrees to lease the Roberts plantation from: |
Pasmore, William |
September 10, 1784 |
McDaniel, Hannah |
This resident of Ferryland and her husband were given a grant of land. |
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October 4, 1779 |
McDonald, William |
Complained that his fish was being seized by: |
Hodge, Caleb |
September 4, 1759 |
McDonnell, Francis |
Master of : |
Hogan, Moses |
January 1, 1800 |
McLarthy, Adam |
Licenced to sell liquor in Ferryland |
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October ??, 1788 |
Migart, John |
Signed petition for protection: |
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October 28, 1790 |
Milbanke, Govenor |
Tells Robert Carter that the residents will have to pay their share of funds to send back the Irish Prisoners |
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July 1, 1764 |
Miller, Ensign |
Reported the condition of the garrison at Ferryland |
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August 24, 1764 |
Miller, William Ensign |
This ensign of the 45th Regiment lived in House sold to Bowen by: |
Carter, Robert |
October 21, 1778 |
Mograge, Thomas |
List of residents and merchants of Fermeuse who will assist with defence and the number of their servants 17 |
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October 25, 1752 |
Molley, John |
Witness to the survey of 1752 done for Sam Roberts |
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June 8, 1758 |
Molloy, John |
Witness to the deposition of : |
Tucker, Philip |
July 7, 1777 |
Montagu, John |
Govenor issued a proclamation ordering all Irish servants who have erected houses and fences to immediately tear them down as they did not have permission to build. |
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July 24, 1776 |
Montagu, John Govenor |
Wants grass cut on Isle of Bois sent to him to feed his stock. |
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May 20, 1777 |
Montagu, John on Board H.M.S. Romney |
Wrote a letter to Robert Carter warning him against issuing any liquor licences without the collection of the appropriate fees. |
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October 12, 1784 |
Montague, Govenor |
Granted Flood’s plantation to : |
Bromley,???? |
July 24, 1776 |
Montague, John |
Govenor of Newfoundland |
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August 2, 1768 |
Moore, Stephen |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 2 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
August 2, 1768 |
Moore, Stephen |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 6 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
October 20, 1784 |
Moore, Stephen |
Objected to sale of Allen’s land to : |
Sweetland, Henry |
August 2, 1768 |
Morey, Josiah |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 2 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
August 2, 1768 |
Morrisey, Cornelius |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 2 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
October 21, 1778 |
Murch, Benjamin |
List of residents and merchants of Fermeuse who will assist with defence and the number of their servants 21 |
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October 2, 1752 |
Murphy, Dan |
Present at court held in Renews |
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May 26, 1752 |
Murphy, Daniel |
Has a fishing room next to one being disputed |
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August 2, 1768 |
Murphy, Edward |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 3 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
August 30, 1766 |
Murphy, James |
Owned the cow in dispute between Doble and Farrel |
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October ??, 1788 |
Murphy, James |
Signed petition for protection: |
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October 13, 1779 |
Murphy, John |
Agent for London business: |
Sutton, John Esq |
October 13, 1779 |
Murphy, John |
Agent for London business: |
Muthauson, Englebert |
July 7, 1752 |
Murphy, William |
Accused of murdering: |
Quinn, William |
September 30, 1752 |
Murphy, William |
Sentenced to death for the murder of Quinn. |
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May 31, 1753 |
Murphy, William |
Pardoned by the King and ordered released from his confinement |
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October 15, 1773 |
Nation, Richard |
Owned the plantation adjoining Carter’s new stage |
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October ??, 1788 |
Neel, George |
Signed petition for protection: |
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October 20, 1795 |
Norris, Thomas |
Licenced houses for selling spititous liquors:Ferryland |
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October 14, 1778 |
Northey, Gilbert |
Member of the committee for defense of Renews. |
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July 29, 1778 |
Northey, Gilbert |
Signed a petition to the govenor looking for assistance in defending Renews |
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September 15, 1772 |
Norton,Isaac |
Forced to go fishing with someone other than Carter in order to look after his indigent mother: |
Newman, William |
October 10, 1770 |
O’ Bryan, Darby |
Testified against his master, Badcock, in the case of Tobin vs Badcock. |
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October 24, 1788 |
O’ Donnell, W. Father |
Priest in Ferryland involved in riots. |
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September 4, 1766 |
Pallisser, Hugh |
Governor of Newfoundland |
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August 30, 1766 |
Pallisser, Hugh |
Sent his surrogate to settle the Thomas vs Wills case |
Brathwaite, Captain R |
August 24, 1764 |
Pallisser, Hugh |
Letter agreeing to the sale of the house on Island of Bois and claiming that the island is solely owned by the crown. |
Carter, Robert |
September 14, 1765 |
Pallisser, Hugh |
Settled a dispute between Colombies and : |
Carter, Richard |
September 14, 1765 |
Pallisser, Hugh |
Found that Carter and Colombies had conspired to defraud other creditors by changing a document witnessed by the Mayor of Exon |
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September 10, 1797 |
Partridge, Lieut. |
Member of recruiting party for Royal Fusillers. |
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August 27, 1750 |
Pasmore, Richard |
Ordered to survey land for Carter’s proposed new store |
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September 14, 1750 |
Pasmore, Richard |
Seized the assets of the estate of this person resulting in his servants not getting their wages: |
Hutchins, James |
May 27, 1753 |
Pasmore, Richard |
Verified Benger’s claim to land in Ferryland |
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August 21, 1755 |
Pasmore, Richard |
Ordered to pay his father’s bills to: |
Doble, John |
August 21, 1755 |
Pasmore, Richard |
Son of deceased resident: |
Pasmore, Richard ( Sen) |
October 25, 1752 |
Pasmore, Richard |
Witness to the survey of 1752 done for Sam Roberts |
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October 9, 1788 |
Pellen, Captain |
Captain of the “Winchelsea” agrees with resident of the need for protection and suggests a ship be stationed in The Pool. |
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August 27, 1750 |
Penharwood, Joan |
Daughter who predeceased her father: |
Jenkins, John Esq |
May 26, 1752 |
Pennel, Thomas |
Witness to a survey of fishing rooms in Renews |
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October 2, 1752 |
Pennell, Thomas |
Present at court held in Renews |
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May 26, 1752 |
Petley, Thomas |
Witness to a survey of fishing rooms in Renews |
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August 24, 1764 |
Philips, Captain |
Was a witness to land transaction on board the” Antelope” in Caplin Bay |
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May 4, 1764 |
Phillips, Captain |
Captain of “Spy” appointed surrogate commissioner from Cape Race to Bay Bulls. |
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October 25, 1799 |
Phillips, F. |
Filed a report on the bankruptcy of : |
Power, Patrick |
August 19, 1751 |
Pierce, William |
Servant who assaulted his master sentenced to 39 lashes: |
Wells, Henry |
September 8, 1800 |
Pole, C. M. |
Govenor of Newfoundland |
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October 2, 1752 |
Pondwall, Matthew Vice –Admiral |
Attended court in Renews |
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May 26, 1752 |
Pools, Robert |
Has a fishing room next to one being disputed |
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August 23, 1768 |
Poor, Martin |
Had trouble getting his wages and passage home to Ireland from this planter of Freshwater: |
Keen, James |
October 2, 1752 |
Potbury, Thomas |
Present at court held in Renews |
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August 19, 1751 |
Powell, Joseph |
Servant who assaulted his master sentenced to 39 lashes : |
Wells, Henry |
October 24, 1788 |
Power, Father |
Priest in Ferryland involved in riots. |
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October 22, 1779 |
Power, Frances |
She left her plantation in Renews in the hands of : |
Sparkes, James |
August 2, 1768 |
Power, Michael |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 2 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
October 20, 1795 |
Power, Michael |
Licenced houses for selling spititous liquors:Capeland Bay |
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September 24, 1757 |
Power, Nicholas |
Said the trustee of his estate refused to give an account of their affairs |
Welsh, James |
September 24, 1757 |
Power, Nicholas |
Said the trustee of his estate refused to give an account of their affairs |
Power, Thomas |
October 12, 1784 |
Power, Peter |
Signed a petition supporting the claim of: |
Jennings, William |
August 27, 1750 |
Power, Thomas |
Took out a judgement against: |
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September 14, 1750 |
Power, Thomas |
Executor of the estate of : |
Hutchins, James |
June 8, 1758 |
Power, Thomas |
Witness to the deposition of : |
Tucker, Philip |
August 22, 1777 |
Power, Thomas |
Hired as salter on the Brig “ Eleoner” by: |
Holdsworth, Robert |
October ??, 1788 |
Pridham, William |
Signed petition for protection: |
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October 21, 1778 |
Pringle, Captain |
This chief engineer was ordered to establish a battery in Renews. |
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October 21, 1778 |
Pringle, Captain Robert |
His proposals for defense of Ferryland were being ridiculed at Ferryland and it was being led by an American |
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October 20, 1778 |
Pringle, Robert |
Chief engineer proposed four batteries in Ferryland: first on Isle of Boyce, second in the middle of the harbour, third at Freshwater to defend the South Beach and the fourth on Cold East Point. |
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October 20, 1778 |
Pringle, Robert |
Proposed two batteries at The Mount. |
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October ??, 1788 |
Pyne, Thomas |
Signed petition for protection: |
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August 24, 1764 |
Qualy, Captain |
Ordered to pay six pounds for the sale of house by: |
Carter, Robert |
August 27, 1750 |
Quinland, Timothy |
Charged this person with beating him and cheating him of one pound five shillings |
Keen, James |
September 14, 1765 |
Race, Richard |
Justice of the Peace in Ferryland |
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September 20, 1797 |
Reddy, Michael |
Disputed title to land claimed by: |
Dutton, Michael |
August 2, 1768 |
Reed, John |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 4 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
October 15, 1776 |
Remow, Lawrence |
Fishing Admiral in Ferryland |
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September 26, 1752 |
Rex, Henry |
Deceased resident of Ferryland who owed money to the estate of : |
Ludwigg, John Esq. |
September 24, 1757 |
Roach, Thomas |
Charged his master with not paying him his wages: |
Shea, Walter |
October 26, 1750 |
Roberts, Mary |
Complains that she did not get any rent from: |
Murphy, Thomas |
June 8, 1758 |
Roberts, Mary |
She had signed lease with Dr. Yorkers after her second marriage without her husband’s consent and therefore it was invalid |
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June 8, 1758 |
Roberts, Sam |
Claimed he is heir to a plantation in Ferryland now in the possession of: |
Weston, Peter Esq. |
June 8, 1758 |
Roberts, Sam |
Has two sisters; |
Acton, Mary and Sarah |
June 8, 1758 |
Roberts, Sam |
His plantation runs from Anchor Rock 500 feet along the shore to storehouse owned by: |
Thompson, Sir Peter |
October 24, 1749 |
Roberts, Sam |
Letter from his cousin inquiring about her children and giving some information regarding property |
Roberts, Mary |
June 8, 1758 |
Roberts, Sam |
He is a nephew and only living relative of : |
Roberts, William ( Jr.) |
September 10, 1763 |
Roberts, Sam |
Claimed a piece of ground contiguous to his plantation which was originally cleared and enclosed by: |
Tyning, Rote |
October 25, 1752 |
Roberts, Sam and Mary |
Survey of plantation done in 1752 |
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August 3, 1749 |
Roberts, Samuel |
Letter to him from his cousin giving details of lease agreements: |
Roberts, Mary ( Acton) |
June 8, 1758 |
Roberts, William ( Jr.) |
Had a son who predeceased him: |
Roberts, David |
June 8, 1758 |
Roberts, William ( Sen.) |
Owns a plantation on the North Side of Ferryland named “Browning Place” |
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June 8, 1758 |
Roberts, William ( Sen.) |
Left Browning Place to his eldest son: |
Roberts, William ( Jr.) |
June 23, 1757 |
Rogers, Thomas |
Commanding Royal Regiment of Artillery at Ferryland |
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October 21, 1778 |
Rogers, W. |
Robert Carter is ordered to collect tax from this resident or seize his property. |
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September 2, 1792 |
Romney, Peter |
Appointed Justice of the Peace |
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August 20, 1794 |
Romney, Peter |
Appointed Justice of the Peace |
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October 7, 1787 |
Romney, Peter and Co. |
Given a grant of land in Fermeuse |
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October ??, 1788 |
Romney, Peter J. P. |
Signed petition for protection: |
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October 20, 1795 |
Ronan, Matthew |
Licenced houses for selling spititous liquors:Ferryland |
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September 16, 1751 |
Rose, Richard |
No longer Justice of the peace |
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July 17, 1760 |
Ross, Walter Captain |
Gave his report on Buoy’s Island |
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September 19, 1760 |
Rouse, William |
Renews resident ordered to appear in court to answer charges laid by: |
Wills, Henry and Co. |
August 27, 1750 |
Rouze, Esther |
Daughter of: |
Jenkins, John Esq |
August 14, 1784 |
Rowe, James |
This Renews resident is being hindered in taking possession of his father’s estate by: |
Jackman, Arthur |
August 14, 1784 |
Rowe, James |
This Renews resident is being hindered in taking possession of his father’s estate by: |
Power, Stephen |
September 29, 1781 |
Rowe, William |
Ordered to measure and survey land: |
Dutton, Michael |
October 16, 1786 |
Rowland, John |
Claims he is owed wages and passage to Ireland by: |
Sulivan, John |
October 2, 1752 |
Rust, William |
Present at court held in Renews |
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July 7, 1752 |
Ryan, George |
Surgeon at Fermouze who testified in the Quinn murder trial |
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September 10, 1763 |
Sanders, William |
Lost his patent to his plantation called “ Pegger’s Room” in a fire in the premises of : |
Carter, Robert |
September 18, 1785 |
Saunders, Daniel |
Ordered to collect fees for the capture of: |
Hector, John |
September 14, 1759 |
Saunders, William |
Clamb Cove resident owed over 969 pounds to : |
Smith and Applebee |
April 13, 1765 |
Saxton, Captain |
Appointed Surrogate Commissioner from Cape Ray to Ferryland |
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August 29, 1750 |
Scurlock, Ann |
Daughter of : |
Jenkins, John Esq |
August 27, 1750 |
Scurlock, John |
Occupied Jenkins plantation from 1742 to 1750 and was ordered to pay rent due to : |
Kingman, Thomas |
September 14, 1750 |
Seal, Josiah |
Ferryland resident encroached upon land belonging to the estate of : |
Hutchins, James |
October 25, 1752 |
Seal, Josiah |
Witness to the survey of 1752 done for Sam Roberts |
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September 10, 1763 |
Seal, Josiah |
Made an invalid claim against: |
Tucker, Henry |
August 2, 1768 |
Seal, Josiah |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 7 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
October 10, 1770 |
Seal, Josiah |
Cleared a piece of land in Ferryland in 1729 and 1730 which had been not used as fishing rooms since 1685. |
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?????, 1750 |
Shannon, John |
Ordered to pay this person for cows he had purchased: |
Hutchins, James |
October 10, 1770 |
Shapely, William |
Seized a piece of land cleared and improved by: |
Seal, Josiah |
August 22, 1777 |
Shapely, William |
Agent for Robert Holdsworth refused to pay Power for his time because he was seized and captured by an American Privateer. |
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August 2, 1768 |
Shapley, William |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 3 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
August 2, 1768 |
Shasty, Patrick |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 1 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
August 2, 1768 |
Shea, Mary |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 3 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
August 2, 1768 |
Shea, Michael |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 3 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
August 2, 1768 |
Shea, Michael |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 2 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
September 4, 1759 |
Shirl, Mr. |
Accused this person of stealing his seine: |
Redman, John |
October ??, 1788 |
Shortall, James |
Signed petition for protection: |
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October 20, 1795 |
Shortall, James |
Licenced houses for selling spititous liquors:Ferryland |
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October 2, 1752 |
Shovan, Sam |
Present at court held in Renews |
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September 15, 1772 |
Shuldham, Thomas |
Govenor of Newfoundland |
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September 15, 1772 |
Shuldham, Thomas |
Wrote a letter to Robert Carter assuring him that he would look into Carter’s complaint against: |
Norton, Isaac |
September 15, 1772 |
Shuldham, Thomas |
Assures Carter that while he cannot indemnify him for the loss of Norton he will order the Admiral to proceed against him and : |
Temple, ??? |
October 15, 1773 |
Shuldham, Thomas |
Gave permission for the building of a stage 60 feet in length in the Eastward part of The Pool. |
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September 29, 1781 |
Skinner, William |
Ordered to measure and survey land for : |
Dutton, Michael |
May 26, 1752 |
Smith, John |
Witness to a survey of fishing rooms in Renews |
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October 2, 1752 |
Smith, John Rear Admiral |
Attended court in Renews |
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????, 1750 |
Smith, Thomas |
Has a plantation to the North West of pigeon’s Plantation |
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May 26, 1752 |
Sonning, Luke |
Present at the survey of fishing rooms in Renews |
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September 28, 1776 |
Sparkes, James |
Agent and Deputy Naval Officer at Renews. |
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October 1, 1776 |
Sparkes, James |
Testified that the land being granted to Bromley has been vacant for at least five years. |
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June 20, 1770 |
Stacey, Henry |
Govenor of Newfoundland |
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September 14, 1792 |
Stanley, captain |
Master of H. M. S. Syren |
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October ??, 1788 |
Steel, Moses |
Signed petition for protection: |
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October 12, 1784 |
Stephens, George |
Signed a petition supporting the claim of: |
Jennings, William |
October 12, 1784 |
Stephens, John |
Signed a petition supporting the claim of: |
Jennings, William |
May 26, 1752 |
Stephens, Samuel |
Present at the survey of fishing rooms in Renews |
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September 30, 1752 |
Stripling, John Esq. |
Sheriff of the island of Newfoundland |
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October 10, 1790 |
Stuart, William |
This carpenter built the new court house and was granted 10 pounds extra for his labours. |
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October 23, 1789 |
Sugh, John |
Has a law suit against : |
Carter, Robert |
October 19, 1773 |
Sullivan, John |
Boatkeeper at Breacus by South applied for permit to build a stage. Granted |
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September 14, 1765 |
Summers, William |
Agent for: |
Colombies, Anthony |
September 13, 1754 |
Sutton, Robert |
Ferryland resident ordered to pay his debt to: |
Stripling, John |
October 20, 1784 |
Sweetland, Henry |
Ferryland resident bought a garden from this person: |
Allen, Alexander |
October 18, 1790 |
Sweetland, Henry |
Reprimanded by Govenor for bad management of official money. Description of court house here as well. |
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October 24, 1788 |
Sweetland, Henry (Treasurer) |
Member of Ferryland Protestant court house committee |
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October ??, 1788 |
Sweetland, Henry J. P. |
Signed petition for protection: |
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September 24, 1784 |
Swinston, John |
Seaman belonging to brig “Elizabeth and Kitty” cannot get his pay from master. |
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August 2, 1768 |
Tanker, Charles |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 2 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
May 27, 1753 |
Teed, Sam Admiral |
Verified Benger’s claim to land in Ferryland |
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October 25, 1752 |
Teed, Sam Admiral |
Witness to the survey of 1752 done for Sam Roberts |
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August 27, 1750 |
Thomas, Alice |
Daughter of : |
Jenkins, John Esq |
May 26, 1752 |
Thomas, Richard |
Present at the survey of fishing rooms in Renews |
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October 2, 1752 |
Thomas, Richard |
Present at court held in Renews |
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August 30, 1766 |
Thomas, Thomas |
Being sued for debt owing his creditor: |
Wills, Nicholas |
August 27, 1750 |
Thomas, W. |
Occupied “Point of Beach” plantation in Ferryland |
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October 24, 1749 |
Tindell, Captain |
Carrying home passengers who used to rent from Mary Roberts: |
Lorte, William and wife |
October 10, 1770 |
Tobin, Dennis |
This Brickus resident complained that another boatkeeper has stolen four barrows of fish: |
Badcock, John |
October 20, 1795 |
Tree, Francis |
Licenced houses for selling spititous liquors:Ferryland |
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January 1, 1800 |
Tree, Francis |
Licenced to sell liquor in Ferryland |
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October ??, 1788 |
Tree, Francis ( Sen.) |
Signed petition for protection: |
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July 25, 1777 |
Tree, James |
Seized property belonging to this Capelin Bay master who has fled: |
Cunningham, Edward |
July 24, 1776 |
Tucker, ???? |
Has a flake in the area of land owned by: |
Weston, Catherine |
September 24, 1757 |
Tucker, Henry |
Petitioned that this person had built upon his land: |
Duly, Patrick |
October 13, 1759 |
Tucker, Henry |
Said his mother was living with this man when she died and now he refuses to turn over the plantation to him: |
Power, Thomas |
October 13, 1759 |
Tucker, Henry |
Order given that he be put in possession of his mother’s plantation |
Edwards, Richard |
September 10, 1763 |
Tucker, Henry |
Complained that this man had kept his ewe, a sheep and lambs: |
Seal, Josiah |
August 2, 1768 |
Tucker, Henry |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 1 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
October 18, 1762 |
Tucker, John |
Claimed that he was owed money by his brother: |
Tucker, Truston |
June 8, 1758 |
Tucker, Philip |
Ferryland resident remembers 80 years past that Roberts plantation was owned by: |
Roberts, William (Sen.) |
August 28, 1797 |
Waldegrave, Govenor |
Said that Mr. Carter of Ferryland had committed some offense in a letter to: |
Crofton, Captain |
October 1, 1776 |
Wall, Henry |
Testified that the land being granted to Bromley has been vacant for at least five years. |
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October 12, 1784 |
Wall, Henry |
Signed a petition supporting the claim of: |
Jennings, William |
May 27, 1753 |
Wallace, Matthew |
Verified Benger’s claim to land in Ferryland |
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September 10, 1763 |
Walley, John |
Appointed arbitrator in Mason vs Benger |
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May 27, 1753 |
Walley, William |
Verified Benger’s claim to land in Ferryland |
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September 9, 1760 |
Well, James Esq. |
Ordered Whitty to pay Querk |
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August 19, 1751 |
Wells, Henry |
Claims to have been assaulted by his servants and further charged that they refused to go for bait on Sunday |
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January 1, 1800 |
Welsh, James |
Licenced to sell liquor in Ferryland |
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October 19, 1773 |
Welsh, John |
Boatkeeper at Breacus by South applied for permit to build a stage. Granted |
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July 24, 1776 |
Weston, Catherine |
Widow and relict of : |
Weston, Peter |
July 24, 1776 |
Weston, Catherine |
Had two daughters: |
Weston, Catherine and Sarah |
July 24, 1776 |
Weston, Catherine |
In the survey of her late husband’s land it states that it is bounded on one side by a house and land belonging to: |
Shea, Mary |
September 26, 1776 |
Weston, Catherine, Catherine and Sarah |
Granted all of the estate of Catherine’s late husband Peter. |
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September 4, 1759 |
Weston, Mr. |
Justice of the Peace |
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August 26, 1754 |
Weston, Peter |
Appointed Justice of the Peace |
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May 27, 1753 |
Weston, Peter |
Verified Benger’s claim to land in Ferryland |
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September 22, 1755 |
Weston, Peter |
Appointed Justice of the Peace |
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October 7, 1755 |
Weston, Peter |
Given rights to the property of : Page 206, Vol.2 |
Acton, Mary |
September 24, 1757 |
Weston, Peter |
Appointed Justice of the Peace by: |
Clapman, John Esq., Deputy Govenor |
June 8, 1758 |
Weston, Peter |
Disputed Roberts claim to Browning Place |
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June 8, 1758 |
Weston, Peter |
Ordered to pass over Browning Place to : |
Roberts, Sam |
September 24, 1759 |
Weston, Peter |
Did not fill out his application for registration of the schooner” Weston” properly and was denied his request by: |
Edwards, Richard |
September 10, 1763 |
Weston, Peter |
Appointed as umpire in Mason vs Benger |
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June 19, 1764 |
Weston, Peter |
Appointed Keeper of the Rolls for Ferryland District |
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July 8, 1772 |
Weston, Peter |
Appointed Justice of the Peace. |
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August 2, 1768 |
Weyland, John |
Ordered to pay the expenses incurred in executing malefactors from Ferryland the previous year as this person had entertained 1 Dieters: By order of: |
Pallisser, Hugh |
October 14, 1778 |
Whitborn, Michael |
Member of the committee for defense of Renews. |
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July 29, 1778 |
Whitborn, Michael |
Signed a petition to the govenor looking for assistance in defending Renews |
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October 2, 1752 |
Whitborne, Thomas |
Present at court held in Renews |
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September 1, 1754 |
Whitborne, Thomas |
Ordered to pay his servants their wages for the previous year. Order sent to: |
Benger, John |
September 14, 1754 |
Whitburne, Thomas |
This Ferryland Innkeeper was ordered by the governor to pay his servants their outstanding wages as reported by: |
LeCras, Captain |
May 26, 1752 |
White, Joseph |
Master of the brigantine” Anna Maria” in the Harbour of Renews |
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May 26, 1752 |
White, Joseph Admiral |
Witness to a survey of fishing rooms in Renews |
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October 2, 1752 |
White, Joseph Admiral |
Presided over court in Renews |
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October 21, 1778 |
White, William |
List of residents and merchants of Fermeuse who will assist with defence and the number of their servants 16 |
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September 9, 1760 |
Whitty, John |
Ordered to pay Renews resident his just wages: |
Querk, Richard |
September 9, 1760 |
Whitty, John |
Ordered to pay wages to : |
Conners, Jeffery |
September 9, 1760 |
Whitty, John |
Had taken over bankrupt business owned by: |
Wren, William |
September 9, 1760 |
Whitty, John |
Had taken over bankrupt business owned by: |
Hollett, John |
September 26, 1752 |
Wickens, Henry |
Heir and executor of : |
Rex, Henry |
August 11, 1755 |
William, Griffith |
Gave a report of the garrison in Ferryland |
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August 23, 1797 |
Williams, Thomas |
Apprehended and sent to Gaol. Volunteered for service with H. M. S. Latona |
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October 22, 1779 |
Wills and Whitborn |
Merchants in Renews who occupy plantation belonging to: |
Power, Frances |
October 2, 1752 |
Wills, Henry |
Present at court held in Renews |
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October 2, 1752 |
Wills, Michael |
Present at court held in Renews |
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May 26, 1752 |
Wise, William |
Witness to a survey of fishing rooms in Renews |
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September 10, 1763 |
Wyett, Bridget |
Bought a house and ten acres of land for three dollars and three muggs of flip. Purchase not valid because of under value: |
White, Thomas |
October 24, 1749 |
York, William |
Agrees to rent a property from: |
Roberts, Mary |
Ferryland District Coordinator Kevin Reddigan |
Page Transcribed by Ray Curran (February, 2001)
Page Revised by Don Tate (February 2001)
Page Revised by Craig Peterman (September 2002)
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