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Nova Scotia Land Papers 1765-1809

Roie [Roy, Roi], Freeman and Others – 1797 – Guysborough County

Names listed in the documents: Freeman Roie, Joseph Davie, Charles Belfountain [Bellefontaine], Felish Wolf, Maxama Roema [Roma], Peter Davie, Mannett Pettipau [Pettipas], Selvineo Bonavie [Benvie]

Petitioners (Acadians) have been several years settled on lands granted to other persons at Chizzencook [Chezzetcook]; but are compelled to leave the same. Request a grant or licence of occupation of lands at New Harbour. <br> Freeman Roie <br> Joseph Davie <br> Chs Belfountain <br> Felish Wolf <br> Peter Davie <br> Maxama Roema <br> Mannett Pettipau <br> Selvineo Bonavie <br> "The land to the eastward of Country Harbor near Torbay is ungranted and the petitioners may be allowed to occupy by licence until further orders." <br> Memorial.

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