The Court Reporter Summer 2018 Kings County Museum The Kings County Museum is OPEN

Welcome Fall Hours:

Kings Historical Society September-December 14th Board of Directors Monday—Friday President - Kelly Bourassa Vice President– Vacant 9AM-4PM Secretary - Jean Gibson Collins Treasurer—Dave Ritcey Pictured above: Harold Redden Curator - Bria Stokesbury Office Manager- Kate MacInnes Adams Legacies live at the Kings County Museum… Read more on pg. 9

Dust off your dancing shoes, the Soldiers Social is just a Jitterbug away!

Travel back to the 1940’s and spend some time remembering our WWII Veterans with a night of music, theatre, dance, and food at the Cornwallis Inn Ballroom on Friday October 26, 2018 8:30PM-11:00PM.

Tickets: $25.00 Members $30.00 Regular

To purchase Members: Call us at 902-678-6237 Non Members: Call or buy online at: http://kingscountymuseum.ca/product /soldiers-social-tickets/

1 Summer 2018 Visit us on October 22nd at 7:00 pm at the Kings County Museum for a showing of the film Modified a Food Lover’s Journey into GMOs in our historic courtroom.

This film chronicles the story of two women who go on a journey to understand why GMOs are not labeled on food products in Canada and the United States of America. Driven by their love of food, the pair uncover many of the political and personal aspects of agriculture and corporate control over food.

We acknowledge the funding support of the province of . Entrance by donation.

Kings County Museum Wins David White Visions of Award Twice a year the Kentville Business Community holds decorating competitions within the town of Kentville. These decorating competitions are held in honour of David White, the former owner of David’s Eyewear in Kentville and a long time friend to many in the town, who passed away in November of 2017. The trophy is awarded in recognition of the top displays created for Christmas and the Festival of Flowers in the spring. This year the Kings County Museum is honoured to be the recipient of the award made during the festival of flowers. Our garden is part of our upcoming exhibit Our Heritage Hearth which examines the traditions and practices of gardening and work- ing in Kings County . We at the Kings County Museum would like to thank the Kentville Business Community and our wonderful volunteer Kathrin Grace and our office manager Kate MacInnes Adams. Both Kathrin Grace and Kate have lent their exceptionally green thumbs to the museum this summer and our grounds have never looked better.

2 This Fall at the Kings County Museum Court room

It promises to be a magical night of music in the historic courtroom at the Kings Courthouse Museum when Clary Croft brings his beautiful tenor voice, impeccable musicianship and deep knowledge of folklore to share.

Clary is cited in The Encyclopaedia of Music in Canada for his contribution to Maritime folklore and his ongoing research into the traditional music of the Maritime provinces. For twelve years he performed and researched regional folk songs and folklore at Nova Scotia’s Sherbrooke Village restoration site.

To purchase tickets: Call us at: 902-678-6237

Buy online: www.kingscounty museum.ca/product- category/concerts/

Or visit us in person at the museum.

The Northwest Passage in Story and Song is a musical and spoken-word performance of original songs inspired by the sights and sounds of the Canadian Arctic, its history and its contemporary realities. Combining photography, storytelling, and live original songs, this workshop conveys the emotional and spiritual impact of Arctic travel, from the point of view of a Zodiac driver and musician who has made multiple trips to the Canadian Arctic, Labrador and Greenland. The performance will feature Inuit throat-singing duo Siqiniup Qilautu (Sunsdrum).

3 Coming Soon to the Kings County Museum

Closing End of August

4 Basketry Workshop

On June 21 the Kings Historical Society and the Kentville Business Community hosted a Mi'kmaq basketry workshop in the Courtroom of the Kings County Museum. Fifteen participants were led by Frank Meuse; a skilled Mi’kmaw basket maker from Bear River First Nation.

The workshop began with a smudging ceremony and sharing circle, after which participants began working on their baskets. The event was particularly meaningful as it was held on the weekend before National Indigenous Peoples Day; which celebrates the rich culture, history, and traditions of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples. The workshop was very successful and participants had a fun and educational time immersing themselves in the Mi’kmaq cultural tradition of basket weaving.

Kings County Museum Summer Students Go on Tour In June the museum summer students went on a Familiarization Tour to a number of museums and historical spots in Kings County. A Familiarization Tour (FAM Tour) aims to education summer stu- dents about other museums so that they can better direct guests to other historical sites that they might find helpful or enjoyable. This summer our students visited Prescott House, Randall House, and Grand Pre National Historic Site. The students had a wonderful time on their adventure and we would like to thank all the museums that hosted them on their tour.

Pictured above: Cassidy Lewis takes in the Planters Pictured above: Matthew Kneen-Teed points out that Prescott Monument at Horton Landing. house has a sword in their collection very similar to ours. Call for Kings Historical Society Memorabilia The Kings Historical Society is turning 40 years old! On Tuesday September 24th at 7:30 pm we will be celebrating our anniversary with the ever popular show and tell event and a “walk down memory lane through photographs. If you have a story or newspaper clipping to share please bring it to the meeting for all to enjoy.

5 In The Genealogical Vaults; This Summer in the Community and Family History Department. Over the summer the genealogy department has been full of interesting research and developments. Over the summer over 2 more years of local obituaries have been filed, 3 years of local history catalogued, and nearly half of our community history binders have been sorted through for errors; not to mention all of the families researched. But perhaps the most interesting of all has been the investigation into the Spanish influenza. For those of you who don’t know, Spanish influenza was a flu pandemic (In the H1N1 family) that spread across the world like wild fire during the tail end of the First World War. It was among the most fatal pandemics that mankind has Summer student Matthew Keen-Teed. faced killing an estimated 100 million people worldwide. No one really knows how the virus broke out, but most historians can agree that it originated somewhere in Europe during the later years of the war. No nation was immune to the influenza; sometimes entire camps were affected at a time. However, no nation wanted others to know that the virus was spreading around their camps, as they were worried it would affect enrolment, so they kept it out of the public eye. At the time Spain was a neutral country and because of this they were allowed to publish information on the flu in the news; this is the reason why many people believe it was nick named the Spanish-flu. After the war it spread world wide; there are even some reports of it in rural villages in northern Quebec and Labrador and of entire villages being wiped out. Fortunately for Nova Scotia several of the provinces political figures were doctors and had seen how this virus was affecting other provinces and countries. In an attempt to stop the spread of the sickness, there was an attempt made to try and prevent returning soldiers from entering back into the province (as they were the most likely to carry it). Schools, churches, delayed war celebrations and any other public events that evolved large group of people meeting together were closed or cancelled. Because of Nova Scotia’s quick action, the province had between 2/3 and 1/2 of the reported deaths then most other provinces or even the United States. Other then the Spanish Influenza project there has been lots of work being done in our community history binders, this year’s summer student, Matthew Keen-Teed, has been in charge of going through all of the binders and ensuring that the contents are all relevant and filed in the appropriate community. KHS Welcomes Judy Norton as Chair of Community and Family We at the Kings County Museum are thrilled to welcome Judy Norton as the new Chair of the Community and Family History Department! Judy is a long time genealogical researcher and no stranger to the Kings County Museum as she has been a member for quite a number of years. Judy is dipping her toes into water and getting ready to dive into Community and Family History meetings. Why not join us at out next Community and Family History committee meeting on Wednesday September 12 at 1:30 pm at the museum and meet Judy in person.

We are looking for an old fashioned wooden wheel barrow and clay pots for our heritage garden. If you have one of these to donate or lend, please call or visit us at the museum (902)-678-6237. Thank you!

6 Kings Historical Society Annual Potluck leaves guests wishing they could Rewind and start the party over again

On June 26, 2018 the Kings Historical Society held it’s annual potluck picnic. Guests flocked to the Northville Farm Heritage Centre for an evening of food, music, auctions, and other festivities. Guests enjoyed musical group Rewind and many took to the dance floor. Maynard Stevens, former KHS President and volunteer extraordinaire, served as auctioneer for the evening. The evening was a success and the Kings Historical Society would like to thank Rewind, our volunteers, and everyone who came to the event. A full photo album of pictures from the night can be viewed at: www.facebook.com/pg/kingscountymuseum/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1713903515366995

Maynard and Mary Stevens make their way to the event. Guests fill up their plates.

Couples take to the dance floor. Volunteers JoAnne Bezanson and Doris Illsley

Heather Preston, Kelly Bourassa, and Ron Bezanson enjoy Rewind plays the night away. their meals. 7 A New Bench; A Touching Tribute Visitors to the Kings County Museum can now enjoy a lovely place to sit thanks to volunteers Kathrin Grace and Harold Redden. The bench, which was restored by Harold, was donated by Kathrin Grace in honour of her parents Erna and Bev Sawler. Erna and Bev were long time volunteers and special friends of the Kings Historical Society. Through their many years of service to the museum, the pair have left an everlasting impact on the museum, along with the staff, volunteers, and guests who had the pleasure to meet them. Many thanks to Kathrin Pictured above: Mike Price and his son Everett enjoy the new bench. Grace and Harold for this beautiful addition to the museum grounds.

News About Ray Smyth Much loved museum volunteer and friend Ray Smyth had a fall off his scouter recently. The resulting injury landed Ray in the Valley Regional Hospital. Ray turns 98 in August so we all send our best wishes that he heals quickly and is feeling better by his birthday. Ray is pictured here with summer student Ellen Lewis during a visit earlier this summer at the museum. The Mi’kmaw Sacred Circle From Mi’kmawe’l Tan Teli-kina’muemk Teaching About the Mi’kmaq by: Mi’kmawey Debert and The Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq pg. 21-22 “Circles are perhaps the most sacred Mi’kmaw concept. A circle is a reflection of a cycle, and there are many cycles found in nature and in life. Like a circle, a cycle flows continuously and repeatedly. Cycles are at the heart of “non-linear” thought—the belief that the most important patterns and experiences are cyclical. This is just one example of pattern recognition. Pattern recognition is what we have used for thousands of years to survive. The circle representing cycles is the most important of all patterns in our lives. Circles are essential to healing journeys. As we move through life, many Mi’kmaq believe we pass through the seven sacred gifts bestowed by the Creator: love, honesty, humility, respect, truth, courage, and wisdom. Love is the first gift from the Creator. This love is unconditional. Each of the gifts, which follow one after another, are developed and attained depending on a person’s experiences. Once the seven sacred gifts are experienced, you are close to completing your physical journey in life. It is at this time that one This image depicts some of the cycles and circles in our lives is given the honour of being named an “Elder,” including seasons, days, months (12), moons (13), ceremonies, the most honourable role a person can hold.” colours, and cardinal directions as well as the experiences or feelings associated with different cardinal directions 8 Local History Comes to Coles Bookstore in

On July 20th the Kings Historical Society held an event at Coles in New Minas where local authors set up tables outside of the store and spoke with the public about their books. On the evening of the event, 15% of all sales from Coles bookstore was given to the Kings Historical Society, along with a portion of sales of the authors’ books. Authors, Museum staff, volunteers, and guests enjoyed catching up and picking out some books. Thank you to our authors, volunteers, guests, and to Coles Bookstore for hosting us!

Glenn Ells and Beverly Shaw Johnson Marilyn Jones, Ed Coleman, and Carmen Legge Gordon Hansford

A Part of Kentville’s Drug Store History

In June of this year, the Kings County Museum received a generous donation of artifacts that were taken from the McDougall’s Drug Store; originally located at 341 Main street in Kentville. This drug store was originally founded in 1883 by C.F. Cochrane, being the second ever drug store to open up in Kentville. George C. McDougal went into business with Cochrane and eventually took it over in 1891, upon Mr. Cochrane’s death. The same year there were several administrative changes but by 1920, the store was officially called: McDougal’s Rexall Drug Store. After the Second World Summer Student Cassidy Lewis War, George C. McDougal hired his grandson Don, who was also a pharmacist, to come to work for him. Upon George’s death in 1959, Don ended up purchasing the Drug Store from his Grandfather’s estate; changing the name of it simply, to McDougal’s Drug Store Ltd., for which it was known up until Don’s death in 2001 when the business was sold. The items in this collection were donated to the museum by the great-granddaughter of George C. McDougal and the daughter of Don. Items in this collection in- clude two ledger books filled with copies of prescriptions that were made at McDougal’s Drug Store, a dictionary dating back to the 1800s, seven apothecary bottles, some with remnants of the substances that were originally stored in them, and a book listing numerous substances, herbs and flowers and their me- dicinal properties. It’s always exciting to get in artifacts like these as they tell so very well the history of Kentville's Drug stores and the “druggists”, as they were formally called, who tended to and healed the sick to the best of their abilities in rural 19th and early 20th century Kentville!

9 New to the Kings County Museum Witnesses to a New Nation 150 Nova Scotia buildings that saw Canada’s Confederation of 1867 by the Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia Chronicles a variety of buildings that stood to see of Canada’s independence 1867. The information in the book comes from the Heritage Trust’s traveling exhibit Witness to a New Nation which was exhibited at a variety of museums last summer. If you like architecture and are interested in the history of historic homes, this book is for you. Copies of this book are selling for $35.00 plus S&H. We also have 2019 calendars featuring some of the homes from this book, which are selling for $15.00 plus S&H.

The History of Tartans

A plaid is a checkered cloth often made from wool. A tartan is a cloth made from several layered plaids. A kilt is a knee length article of clothing that resembles a skirt. Kilts were traditionally worn by men, but now they can be worn by anyone. The earliest known tartan comes from the British Isles dating to 8th-6th centuries. These early kilts were produced by ancient Celtic groups who flourished during this time period. Fabrics with similar patterns have been found in places such as China, Austria, and Scandi- navia. The tartan that is so commonly known today did not appear in Scotland until the 1500’s. By the late 16th Century, there were several references to plaids. By the 17th and 18th Century a unity of plaids began to occur; writers of the time made reference to regions being identifiable by their kilt pat- terns. Although regions had popular tartans, the idea of clan tartans did not originate until the 1800’s when the Highland Society of London started a campaign to identify who had ownership over which tartans. Many families were so far removed from their traditional homes and history that they were not sure what their tartans were. Today clans can have a variety of tartans associated with their names and some locations have received tartans. In our Museum Curiosity Shop you can stop in and find three dif- ferent tartan patterns:

The Nova Scotia Tartan, designed by The Tartan, The Cornish National Mrs. Douglas Murphy in 1953, is the designed by KHS Member Tartan, Designed by oldest Provincial Tartan in Canada. Gordon Hansford in 1985. Mr. E. E. Norton in 1963.

If you are interested in looking more closely at one of these tartans, please visit us at the Kings County Museum where we have both a Nova Scotia and Cornish National ladies dress kilt in our gift shop for sale. We also have a variety of Annapolis Valley Tartan merchandise.

For those interested in learning more about tartans, the Scottish Register of Tartans is a wonderful online resource with thousands of listed tartans: https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/index

10 Hansford’s account captures what it was like for him and other craftsmen. $15.00 plus 10. S&H, only 1 copy left.

Books for Sale Gone Fishing by Ed Coleman— A Chronicle of stories from the river banks in Kings County NS. A must read for the fishing fanatic, or those interested in Kings County rivers and landscapes. $20 plus $7 S&H

Gaspereau: A River Runs Through It, by L. Ross Potter - This book with its authentic stories, its many pictures, and genealogical data, gives an excellent view into the past, and preserves so much for posterity. Its easy styles and entertaining, informative content will appeal to the interests of a wide range of readers. $40. plus $12. S&H.

Oxen: Their Care Training and Use - An intensive guide concerning caring for, training, and using Oxen. The book is written by a long time oxen caregiver, Carmen Legge, and reflects his high level and knowledge Ordering Information and expertise. $25 plus $7 S&H Books and CDs may be ordered by e-mail or by phone, (902) 678-6237. or on line www.kingscountymuseum.ca/shop If you The Union Street Café Cookbook— Tested and true recipes from the wish to mail your order, our address is: The Kings County Museum, kitchen of the Union Street Café, guaranteed to make your next event a hit. 37 Cornwallis Street, Kentville NS, Canada, B4N 2E2. Payment will be received by cash, cheque, money order, The Kitchen Party Cookbook, Recipes for Potlucks, Shindigs and Good Master Card ,Visa. And Pay Pal. If you are making payment by credit Times in - A collection of recipes that come from the card please enclose the credit card number and the expiry date. Please heart. Jenny Osburn complies a selection of add the appropriate shipping and handling fees. delicious recipes that we are sure you will love! $26.95 plus $7 S&H

As Ever, by John Bishop Grant– A collection of WWI letters Growing up in Cape Breton— A Memoir by Marilyn Jones about her written by Harold Fletcher Bishop from 1915-1919 while he was childhood in Cape Breton 1940’s-1950’s. A wonderful read for anyone overseas during WWI. The book also includes a historical context for who’s interested in Cape Breton. the areas Harold was stationed, and a condensed Bishop family tree. $20 plus $10 Shipping. Planter Nova Scotia: 1760-1810. The year 2010 marked the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the New Affairs With Old Houses—This very readable and highly enjoyable England Planters in Nova Scotia. Follow the history of these people who book chronicles the experiences of an eclectic selection of owners played an important role in Nova Scotian, and Canadian history. There are and older houses around Nova Scotia. $20 plus $12 shipping and four different books in the series, all by Julian Gwyn. Each one is on a handling. different township, Horton, Cornwallis, Newport, and Falmouth. $7.00 plus $3.00 shipping ($8.00 for 4 books). If all four volumes purchased at same Burnt Lands, Lockshoes, Shivarees – Historical Sketches on time $25.00 plus $8.00 S&H. Kings County, by Ed Coleman. This book is a collections of historic sketches that Ed wrote for local newspapers over the past 20 Hannibal Hoops - Hannibal Hoops follows the story of a young slave boy years. The book, 193 pages covers a variety of topics and includes a born on a plantation in South Carolina. During the American Revolution he number of local postcards. Cost is $21.99 plus S&H $8.00. ends up in Nova Scotia where he chases his dream of returning to his people’s homeland, Sierra Leone. By: Gordon M. Haliburton. $20.00 plus $7.00 S&H. Building for Justice - In this beautifully illustrated volume, James W. MacNutt, Q.C. has succeeded in compelling us to look at court- The Nova Scotia Eatons - A genealogical record of the local Eaton family houses in a different way. Building for Justice is a celebration of a that dates back all the way to the year 1640. By: Charles Ernest Eaton. $5.00 monumental architecture that, along with the buildings of church and plus $14.00 S&H. state, forms one of the cornerstones of our society. The cost is $32.00 and includes shipping. Small Communities, Big Dreams - The Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival celebrates a unique way of life that relies on the tenets of hard Comfort Me with Apples— A book chronicling the history of the work, good fun, faith, and rural values. This book celebrates 75 years of Nova Scotia Fruit Growers’ Association starting from 1863-2013, Apple Blossom history, a local festival that has a special place in the hearts and stories from apple growers. $20 plus $10 S&H of many. $21.00 plus $4.00 S&H.

Verses From The Valley by Gordon Hansford. Gordon has a Nova Scotia’s Golden Age of Sail - This map of Nova Scotia shows where keen sense of humour and a talent for seeing beauty and interest in important ports were, lighthouse locations, where pirate’s treasures were everything from a ugly earwig to his military experience. These buried, and even sea monsters and a ghost ship sighting happened! $1.00 interests are reflected in this book of Gordon’s poetry and sketches. plus $2.00 shipping. Cost is $12.99 plus S&H $6.00. Second Chance - Life in Nova Scotia during the American Revolution by Grist From The Mills – a History of Sheffield Mills by Sheffield Glenn Ells. $20.00 plus $5.00 S&H. Mills Women’s Institute. This book was originally printed in1967 and printed again in 2012. This interesting history of the Starting Over - and New England Planters in Nova Scotia in the village of Sheffield Mills, Kings County has been a popular book. 1760s by Glenn Ells. $20 plus $5.00 shipping. Cost $25.00 plus S&H $8.00. Kings County Schools. A brief history of schools and school sections in From the Brow to the Bay - This book chronicles the family and Kings County, Nova Scotia compiled by Nelson Labor and Linda Hart. community history of Woodlawn, Burlington and Viewmount on the $25.00 plus $8.00 S&H. North Mountain, Kings County, Nova Scotia. Settled in the early . 1800’s, these Fundy shore communities have seen vast changes in the Planter Chronicles - The Planter Chronicles contain 76 pages of articles landscape and way of life. $40.00 plus $18.00 S&H. and photographs telling some of the stories of the New England Planters. These stories are reproduced from previous KHS publications; "Historic A Craftsman Remembers, by Gordan Hansford - One man Kings County", "The Kings County Vignettes", Volumes 1 – 10 and some recounts his personal view of serving in the Second World War as a new articles as well. $10 plus $4.00 S&H. “craftsman” – a soldier who worked behind the front lines at various tasks to keep everything running smoothly. These soldiers acted as Kings Co., NS, Quiz Book - How much do you know about Kings County, engineers, electricians, and mechanics, among other jobs, and NS? Challenge yourself and others with the quizzes in this book. $5.00 plus $4.00 shipping.

11 Township Books of Kings County - Contains data for Aylesford Township, Evangeline: a Tale of Acadie - The “Expulsion of the Acadians” or “le Cornwallis Township, and Horton Township. Over 7500 names, indexed, 157 Grand Dérangement” is one of the saddest chapters in the history of the colo- pages.$25.00 plus $10.00 S&H. Also available as a CD. The information on nial struggle between Britain and France. This is the story of Evangeline and the CD is in two formats: access database and a text file that can be converted to Gabriel, two young Acadians who were cruelly separated on the very day in a word program, spreadsheet or data base program. $25.00 plus $2:00 shipping. which they were to be wed. Evoking both the geography and the spirit of “La Belle Acadie,” Longfellow’s sweeping tale takes us from the tide-washed Memories of Coldbrook, N.S. - Marie Bishop writes about her early years in shores of Nova Scotia’s , across the the vast breadth of 18th- Coldbrook with write-ups on 50 Coldbrook families; 356 pictures, maps, 270 century America, from the Louisiana bayous to the foothills of the Ozarks, to pages. $30.00 plus $10.00 S&H. its final, heart-wrenching conclusion in the plague-ridden poorhouses of Philadelphia. The cost is $23.00 plus S&H. Gypsum Royal Fleet by St. Clair Patterson A history of the transporting of gypsum from the quarries of Hants County and other parts of Nova Scotia to the Witness to a New Nation - a collection of homes of various shapes, styles, manufacturing facilities in the United States $25 and sizes that saw confederation

Churches of Kings County. Compiled by Linda Hart and Nelson Labor of the Community and Family History department. A brief history accompanies Our KHS documentary pictures of kings County churches $25 adventure on DVD CDs Be transported back in time through Lineage linked database of "The History of Kings County" (Eaton). - re-enactments of wrecked sailors This CD merges all the families mentioned in Eaton's book and shows the slogging through the Minas Mud, and a connecting links between individuals and families. $25:00 plus $2:00 S&H. riveting courtroom sequence filmed at Ross Farm. Join the documentary’s Kings County Church Records. - over 10,000 records of births, marriages and narrator, Kelly Bourassa as he searches burials taken from microfilm and put on 1 CD. These records are from many of the banks of the for the early churches in Kings County. evidence of the 1760 wreck of the .$25:00 plus $2:00 S&H. brigantine The Montague. $20.00

Kings County Vital Statistics. Produced by the Kings Historical Society, the CD contains the following West Novas– Thomas H. Raddall This well-written 326 page hard covered statistics with instructions included. book required detailed collaboration with West Nova war veterans to arrive (1) Kings County Census 1871 - 1881, 1891 - 1901. at a true picture of what happened inside the Regiment during WW11. Al- (2) Kings County Cemeteries Records. most every chapter provides examples of the battlefield bravery of individual (3) Kings County Marriages 1864 - 1909. soldiers and officers by name. (4) Annapolis Valley Births & deaths 1864 - 1877. Included are 42 pages of wartime photos and maps. First published 1947. (5) Kings County Deeds 1764 - 1951 $30.00 plus shipping. (6) Kings County Probate Records 1785 - 1950. $99.00 plus $2.00 S&H . Aunt Toni’s Diary– Excerpts from the diary of Toni Musial (1947-1951) who was diagnosed with tuberculosis at age 13. Written and Births, Deaths 1864-1877, Annapolis Valley. $25.00 plus $2.00 S&H. compiled by her niece Marilyn Jones, the book also gives a brief history of the Nova Scotia Sanatorium in Kentville, Nova Scotia. $15 Cemeteries of Kings County, NS. - All 100 Kings County cemeteries with complete inscriptions - a zipped CD for PC or Mac. $25.00 plus $2.00 S&H. Clara’s Rib– The true story of a young girl growing up in an Ontario tuber- culosis hospital in the 40’s and ‘50’s. Readers of all ages will be drawn into Census of Kings Co. -Census data for 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901 (on one CD). the evolving seasons of Clara’s life of courage, faith, pranks, laughter, first $25. plus $2. S&H. love, despair and hope. $25.00 plus shipping.

Marriages in Kings County, NS - 1864-1909 5,964 records giving bride, Berwick– A wonderful collection of pictures, clippings, and groom, age and parents. information on the history and families of Berwick Nova Scotia. $25.00 plus $2.00 S&H Compiled by Ron Illsley $25 plus shipping.

Probate Records for Kings Co. - 1784-1949 - Over 25,000 records. $25.00 plus The Harbourville Connection-This book covers Harbourville, and heads $2.00 S&H. along the shore in both directions to Morden and Black Rock, then down into the Valley to Somerset. There are lots of pictures, tales of pirates on Isle Index to Kings County deeds 1764 - 1951 - $25.00 plus $2.00 S&H. Haute, the infamous Robinson murder case, ships sinking –“more on the shipping of apples and potatoes, farm Acadian Church Records 1680-1757 and Acadian Census 1671-1758 - produce – everything,” $15.00 plus shipping. $25.00 plus $2.00 S&H. Times to Remember– Major R.G. “Bill” Thexton CD Some Township Books of Kings County - Contains data for Aylesford Township, recollections of four and a half years of service with the Nova Scotian Regi- Cornwallis Township, and Horton Township. Over 7500 names, indexed, 157 ment. $20 plus shipping pages. The information on the CD is in two formats: access database and a text file that can be converted to a word program, spreadsheet or data base program. Glenn’s Life According to Glenn -Glenn S. Ells Glenn describes the life of The cost is $25.00 plus $2:00 S&H (Also available as a book - see above) a poor farm boy born in the 1930s, his fortunate choice of Acadian Church Records 1680-1757 and Acadian Census 1671-1758 - plus parents, his education, his years with his wife Leta and his family, his forays many Acadian maps. $25.00 plus $2.00 S&H. into politics and writing and some of his observations on life. $20 plus S&H

Vital Stat CD. Contains all the above information $99 A Place to Belong– Lind Hart .A history of Brooklyn Corner Kings County Nova Scotia $20 plus S&H Township Books of Kings County - Contains data for Aylesford Township, Cornwallis Township, and Horton Township. Over 7500 names, indexed, 157 Devils Half Acre – Mabel G. Nichols A comprehensive look at Kentville’s pages. The information on the CD is in two formats: access database and a text past through photographs and stories $25 plus $12 / file that can be converted to a word program, spreadsheet or data base program. Shipping The cost is $25.00 plus $2:00 S&H (Also available as a book). Facebook: Kings County Museum

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12 Kings Historical Society Donations Importance of Sponsorship Program 2018 Please consider donating to our 2018 We sincerely thank the following people for their kind donations campaign. in support of the Kings Historical Society and the Kings County Museum. In 2004 we launched our Sponsorship Program. Sponsorship donations contribute to our heating, utilities, cleaning and Donations * Lana Ashby* Ann Coldwell & Margaret Morton * maintenance supplies, exhibits and Ruth Butler * Bill & Bernice Naylor * Gillian Poulter * Conrad preservation of collections. We wish to Davidson * Richard Duncan * Town of Kentville * Municipality thank all the Kings Historical Society members and friends who continue to help by of the County of Kings * Doreen Roberts * Doug Bracewell * donating to our Sponsorship Program, and encourage others to participate. For more information see our web page at In Memory www.kingscountymuseum.ca and click on In memory of Carmen Davison - Elizabeth Stokesbury “Sponsor”. In memory of Lillian Doucette—Judith Doucette In memory of Ann Dickinson—Shirley Marston

Gifts in Kind -Gillian Poulter * Bill and Bernice Naylor * Kelly MEMBERSHIP Bourassa* $20.00 per person $25.00 per couple $25.00 per organization Event Sponsors: $15.00 per Student with ID Basketry Workshop - Kentville Business Community * Membership is based on the Calendar year Soldiers Social - K-Rock * Make cheque payable to Kings Historical Society Our Heritage Hearth- *Government of Nova Scotia* 37 Cornwallis Street Kentville, Nova Scotia Thank you to all who contributed to our Sponsorship B4N 2E2 Program MEMORIAL Bronze Sponsorship - Connie Millet * Doreen Roberts * Waterbury DONATIONS

Newton * Macdonald Chisholm Trask Insurance * John Franey * In Memoriam donations may be made to the Kings Chaz and Rita Sweet * Gay and Mary Sponagle * Paddy’s Pub * Historical Society in memory of your loved one. Lucy Traves This is a continuing way to honour friends or relatives, and provides much needed assistance to the Kings County Museum. Silver Sponsorship - Alice Newcomb * Eric Cox * Barbara Smith * Denton Orde * * Charitable Tax Receipts are available for all donations. Gold Sponsorship - Philip and Barbara Thorpe * Cyril and Penny White * Dorothy Walker * Bill and Bernice Naylor * KINGS HISTORICAL SOCIETY KINGS COUNTY MUSEUM Platinum Sponsorship - Fred Houghton * Gordon and Hellen 37Cornwallis Street Kentville, N.S. B4N 2E2 Phone: 902-678-6237 Kings Historical Society Fax: 902-678-2764 Leave a Legacy

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