Nova Scotia Archives
African Nova Scotian Diaspora
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
Date: 2 November 1815
Reference: Commissioner of Public Records collection Nova Scotia Archives RG 1 volume 420 number 93