In 1824, Thomas Baillie, a 28-year-old military officer, and his wife Elizabeth arrived in Fredericton. Born in Hanwell, England, in 1796, Baillie joined the British army at 19, served in…
The Great Upheaval
The original Acadians were French settlers who came to Acadia, which is now part of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, during the early 17th century. In 1713, the British took…
Maurice Bolyer the “King of the Banjo”
Maurice Bolyer, an acclaimed banjoist and composer, was born in Edmundston to Acadian parents. In his later teenage years, Bolyer, who would eventually be honoured as the ‘King of the…
Stagecoach Services in New Brunswick
The trail system that traversed through New Brunswick predated many of the roads we see today. This is evident when comparing the roads that run parallel to the province’s rivers…
Postage Stamps
In 1837, Sir Rowland Hill proposed an innovative postage scheme, and as part of this, the first adhesive postage stamps were issued in Great Britain on May 6, 1840. This…
William Nannary Theatre Manager and Promoter
Born in 1838 in Saint John, William Nannary was the eldest child of Timothy and Bridget Nannary. It is believed that he received his education at the local Catholic church….
Elizabeth Brewster, Poet, Novelist, Short-Story Writer
Elizabeth Brewster (born 26 August 1922) was a poet, novelist, essayist, and short-story writer from Chipman. She published over two dozen books, the majority of which are collections of poetry,…
Ned Landry
Ned Landry was born in 1921 in Saint John. He was a multitalented musician known for his skill in fiddling, composing, and singing. Despite teaching himself to play the violin…