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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.
Freeman Roie
Joseph Davie
Chs Belfountain
Felish Wolf
Peter Davie
Maxama Roema
Mannett Pettipau
Selvineo Bonavie
"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."
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