Overview of Advocate Harbour from 1763
By Roy Scott Taylor
Introduction
We have all witnessed children develop from the time of birth to adulthood. This can be done because the time frame of such an event is within our normal lifespan. A village, town or city is like a child. It has a beginning and some day an end. We only see a small part of this development because of our short lifespan. In this Overview of Advocate Harbour from 1763, I have attempted to provide you with data that will extend your knowledge of our village. I have been gathering information on Advocate for many years and have told some people that I intended to publish it. I’m now doing so – with this report and accompanying website, enabling people to access the information free of charge.
The fact is that some of the information will differ from what you may have read elsewhere; I welcome your comments or questions. This is a work in progress.
– Roy Scott Taylor
(You have my daughter, Estelle, to thank for creating the website and providing the IT assistance required to make this plan a reality.)
Chapters
Chapter 1: In the Beginning
There appears to be only one place called Advocate in the whole world. Where did the name come from?
Chapter 2: Land Grants
At a Council meeting at Halifax on January 8, 1763 it was approved that a grant of land be made to…
Chapter 3: Early Settlers
The owners of, and settlers on, the first granted lots.
Chapter 4: School Records
Did the early schools meet the School Superintendent’s recommendations for a good school?
Chapter 5: Occupations
Shipbuilding, farming, shoe-making and more.
Chapter 6: Ships
There were 120 ships built in Advocate between 1816 and 1925.
Chapter 7: Lighthouses, Keepers
At Cape D’Or, Isle Haute and Advocate Harbour
Chapter 8: Churches
The first record we have of Baptist work in Advocate goes back to 1816.
Chapter 9: Burial Sites
Where were people buried before the Advocate Cemetery was established?
Recollections 1
Around the World in Sail, by Margaret Ellen Collins.
Recollections 2
Sketch by Captain Miles Collins.