Nova Scotia Archives
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Documenting the Heritage of African Nova Scotians
Appendix 3: Names of Black Refugees who are settled upon lands conveyed to them by Henry H. Cogswell at the head of the North West Arm, Halifax
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Names of Men of Colour who are settled upon Lands conveyed to them by Henry H. Cogswell which Lands are situate at the Head of the North West Arm.
| Men | Women | Children | |
| Stephen Couney | 1 | 4 | |
| Anthony Williams | 1 | 1 | |
| Lewis Munro | 1 | 5 | |
| Jack Leale | 1 | 5 | |
| Men 4 | 4 Women & | 15 Child. |
I do certify upon my honor that the above named persons have been actually employed upon Lands conveyed by me to them ever since the 23d day of October last past
Halifax 2 November 1815
Henry H. Cogswell
Also a return dated 5 October, 1816, with the same heading as at the top of sheet. Jacob Parker written on the original - Anthony Williams penciled in.
Date: 2 November 1815
Reference: Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 420 number 93