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Colonel Thomas Carleton, First Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick

Colonel Thomas Carleton, First Lieutenant-Governor of New Brunswick

In 1785 Robert Lawson and 11 others requested settlement land from the Governor of New Brunswick, Col. Thomas Carleton. It was February, and their request expressed concern for […]
The Long Walk to Sierra Leone

The Long Walk to Sierra Leone

Sierra Leona held the hope for many of freedom from the broken promises and harsh, humiliating treatment they received in New Brunswick. Any Black settler wishing to emigrated […]
Jack Paterson

Jack Paterson

“…There he found a barrack or hovel, filled with hay, belonging to Jack Patterson [sic], a mullato…” – Sheriff William Bates, Kingston, 1814 When Nathaniel Lad and eight […]
Lucy (Hammond) Claybourn

Lucy (Hammond) Claybourn

“Lucy Hammond was very beautiful, intelligent, and hard working.” –  GG Copeland, Barkers Point, 1981 Lucy Hammond (1812 – 1895) was born enslaved to Gabriel DeVeber, who lived […]
Edith Ruth Henry

Edith Ruth Henry

Became a leader in Fredericton’s disabled community, representing New Brunswick (as one of only two women) on the national wheelchair track and field team. It was an August […]
Nathaniel Lad Tells His Story

Nathaniel Lad Tells His Story

Nathaniel Lad tells of his long journey from Fredericton, to join the Sierra Leone fleet in Halifax (Nova Scotia) during the winter of 1791. Transcription (narrated by Graham […]
Nancy Tells Her Story

Nancy Tells Her Story

Nancy tells of her slavery trial that took place in Fredericton, New Brunswick in 1800. Transcription (Nancy is narrated by Deby Nash) [Text on screen] We would like […]
Nancy’s Trial in Fredericton

Nancy’s Trial in Fredericton

Born a slave in Maryland, in this document Caleb Jones tried to justify Nancy’s enslavement to him for life. Transcription: Nancy was at the time of her birth […]
A Family Gathering Place

A Family Gathering Place

Maude Kendall (1890 – 1979) was William’s daughter. She married William Daniel Marr and lived on “The Hill”. Maud Kendall is pictured here with her children and grandchildren […]
Historical Map of Queensbury, New Brunswick

Historical Map of Queensbury, New Brunswick

This 1878 map of Queensbury, New Brunswick, shows where the Kendall family lived. This property was first acquired by Solomon Kendall (after receiving a nearby grant of 209 […]
Wearing Their Sunday Best

Wearing Their Sunday Best

“The Hill” was the place many families would leave their children so they could go elsewhere to find work. Solomon Kendall 2nd (middle) and his wife Anne raised […]
The Kendall Family Home on “The Hill”

The Kendall Family Home on “The Hill”

The home of William Kendall, grandson of Solomon Kendall stood atop of a hill overlooking Highway 105 and the Saint John River. This farm house is where the […]