In September 1858, the Victoria Gazette reported on the application of 52 Black men for British citizenship. Their occupations were Baker, Barber, Blacksmith, Carman, Carpenter, Carrier, Contractor, Cook, Cooper, Drayman, Farmer, Fruiterer, Gardener, Grocer, Hairdresser, Laundryman, Merchant, Messenger, Miner, Painter, Plasterer, Porter, Restaurant keeper, Saloon keeper, Ships carpenter, Ships caulker, Storekeeper, Tailor, Teamster, and Water carrier.
Designation Date: April 20,2009 “Our government is proud to honor a man who worked tirelessly for the local Black Community as a […]
Here are the dates and places of important gold finds in BC. The 1858 Fraser River Gold Rush, 1859 Cariboo Gold Rush […]
Through songs and narrative, Lonnie Glass related the story of Lincoln’s journey from his pre-Presidential career through the Civil War to his […]
A new grave marker for Captain Paris Carter [1820-1890] and his wife Mary [c.1826-1890] was unveiled at the Ross Bay Cemetery and […]
