To all:- I am appalled to learn of the possible sale of Port Mouton Island and above all, for such an astronomical sum. The island has served many very well for several hundred years. The first settlement in Nova Scotia was in 1803, within sight of Port Mouton Island. Former residents are buried at Central Port Mouton but there are several small family graveyards on the island Read the following carefully: http://queenscountytimes.ca/portmoutonisland/portmoutonisland.html There are historical societies to preserve and keep old buildings. Other historical sites have been saved and frankly, I feel this is a disgrace to sell one of Nova Scotia's islands -- possibly for the erection of a summer retreat! The DOGGETT history began there -- it is recorded as such. However, it is the assistance given to fishermen over the years, the Port Mouton light=house was visible from the home where I was born. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Brampton, ON -- originally Summerville Centre, Queens Co., NS
OOPS! Apologies for an error! Guess I typed too fast -- the FIRST settlement within sight of Port Mouton Island was 1603. However, settlers found the winter very severe -- therefore, they moved around the western tip of Nova Scotia to found Port Royal in 1604. Muriel M. Davidson === To all:- I am appalled to learn of the possible sale of Port Mouton Island and above all, for such an astronomical sum. The island has served many very well for several hundred years. The first settlement in Nova Scotia was in 1803, within sight of Port Mouton Island. Former residents are buried at Central Port Mouton but there are several small family graveyards on the island Read the following carefully: http://queenscountytimes.ca/portmoutonisland/portmoutonisland.html There are historical societies to preserve and keep old buildings. Other historical sites have been saved and frankly, I feel this is a disgrace to sell one of Nova Scotia's islands -- possibly for the erection of a summer retreat! The DOGGETT history began there -- it is recorded as such. However, it is the assistance given to fishermen over the years, the Port Mouton light=house was visible from the home where I was born. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Brampton, ON -- originally Summerville Centre, Queens Co., NS