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Cape Breton Land Petitions 1787-1843

Cameron, Hugh – 1817 – Cape Breton

Petition to Ainslie: Petitioner, age 46, is a native of Scotland. He came from Pictou, N.S. twelve years ago, and now wishes to move to Cape Breton. He is married and has one son. He asks a lot on McPherson's Brook at the Head of the N.W. Arm, Bras d'Or Lake. Note: To be called "Lochiel Head." Granted.

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