Shatford Trust Area Communities
From by the Public Archives of Nova Scotia, 1974 edition. Additional material is from Mary Fryday and the United Church Women's Group, Queensland, NS.
Hubbards
The community is located at Hubbards Cove, on the boundary of Halifax and Lunenburg Counties. It is believed the name came from an early settler Hibbert Dauphinee. Hibbert's Beach/Cove later became Hubbard's Cove. The "Cove" was officially dropped in 1905. The first land grant in 1790 for 650 acres to John Arenburg was deeded to Gotlieb Harnisch, a few years later. The corner-stone for St. Luke's Anglican Church was laid 1848, it was not consecrated until 1871. A carillon was installed in 1956 in memory of the Shatford family. A new rectory was constructed in the same year. St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church was built in 1940. A schoolhouse was built in 1832. A new building was erected about 1899. The Shatford Memorial School was built in 1948. A Postal Way Office was established in December, 1853. The Hubbards Federal Building was completed on April 22, 1966. The corner-stone for the new Fire Hall was laid on November 25, 1961.The railway surveys began in June 1898. The line went into operation in 1904.
Jefferson Davis Shatford, a native of Hubbards who became a successful industrialist in the United States, bequeathed the sum of $1,400,000 in trust for religious, charitable or educational purposes.
The early settlers took their living from the sea. Fishing for tuna, swordfish and mackerel is still important. Burns Fisheries operated a fish processing plant and there was a fish chowder factory as well. Norma and Company Ltd., margarine manufactures began operation in February, 1950. Shankel and Freeman began lumbering operations about 1869, and the village boomed for awhile. Railroad and automobile travel brought summer visitors to stay at hotels and cottages. In the years following World War ll, Metro moved to Hubbards and commuting to and from Halifax Dartmouth began. The population in 1956 was 418.page 299, Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia
Queensland
A community located about two miles east of Hubbards on the south shore of Nova Scotia. Johann Frederick Schlagentweid obtained a 100 acre land grant in April, 1814. Further land grants of 250 acres and 60 acres were made to Jacob Harnisch in partnership with John Dorey and John Brigley, respectively. St. Mark's United Church was dedicated in June ,1892 as a Methodist Church. Extensive beaches and scenic surroundings have made it into a summer resort area. The population in 1956 was 338. page 567, Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia.
The oldest church in the community is Saint Mark's United Church in Queensland. It was built fifty-five years ago by the efforts of a few Methodist Church members, then residing at North Shore (now Queensland). The nearest church at that time was the Anglican Church at Hubbards, four miles away. But services were often held at private homes in those days. So those few people decided to erect a little church. They raised money in various ways, calling on the Methodist people at Chester for support. A piece of land was donated by Mr. H. Brigley and several years later, with the aid of the Chester friends, they succeeded. In June 1892 the North Shore Methodist Church was opened and dedicated by Mr. J. A. Hart, now retired and living in Oxford, Nova Scotia. The Church was then linked with the Chester Mission, the Rev. J. Perry being the first pastor in charge, traveling the distance of about sixteen miles twice a month by horse and wagon. The Church is now connected with the Glen Margaret Charge which also includes Tantallon and Ingramport and Glen Margaret churches. About twenty-six years ago the name of this place was changed to Queensland. A few years later the Methodists joined with the Presbyterians, forming what is now the United Church of Canada. This little North Shore Methodist Church on the bend of the road is now known as Saint Mark's United Church, having a roll at the present time of fourteen members. The pastors in charge at this time are students at Pine Hill Divinity Hall.
January 1945 --- by Ida Nickerson.
As far as I know the first two little stores were used as follows: one was operated by Mrs. Sophie Manuel at North Shore which is now called Queensland and the other was operated at Black Point by Mr. James Hubley (where Warden Snair now lives). Next one was a large general store at Ingramport, then called Ingram River. This one was built and operated by Young Brothers who after some years sold out to Beardsmores. And some years later they sold to Lewis Miller and Company. At this store you could buy most anything you needed: groceries, dry goods, flour, feeds of all kinds, also hay. Some years later Mr. Elkansh Messnir operated a store at Black Point. It was a grocery store. Then in 1903 Amos Kennedy operated a grocery store. Next was a little store under the bank, a it was called, operated by Mr. George Snair, selling ice cream, candy and soft drinks. A few years later, he opened up a larger store which he still operates, selling most anything you need : dry goods, groceries, flour, feed, etc. Then the next store was built and operated by Amos Snair at Black Point, which Joe Salzman (1944) owns and operates at the present time, selling flour, feed, dry goods, etc. Then Warden Snair, the butcher, opened a little grocery store. Then a year ago Mr. Romkey and Sons built a large general store at Black Point which most of you know is an up-to-date store selling most everything including a lunch counter where you can have lunch and enjoy it. It is where MacKenzies bus stops where the passengers can enjoy lunch. Then in 1961, Joe Salzman opened a new self-service market which is right up-to-date.March 16, 1948 - A. A. Kennedy
Black Point
Located on the west side of the mouth of Head Harbour, St. Margaret's Bay. The original grantees were Alexander Stewart with 500 acres in October 1786 and George Jollimore, who had been settled for five years before receiving his grant of 500 acres November 1820. A school was opened in 1879 and another new school in 1901. In 1956, construction was begun on a four room primary school with completion in 1957. A Postal Way Office was established on August 1, 1867. James Hubley was the postmaster. The United Baptist Church was dedicated on October 9, 1898. Employment in the Metro area, some fishing, a bakery and a small factory for pre-fabricated homes kept the population of 273 in 1956 working.page 69, Place-Names and Places of Nova. Scotia.
The oldest house in our community is situated on the east side of Black Point, overlooking the east side and entrance of St. Margaret's Bay. This house was built about one hundred and fifty (150) years ago by Alexander Hubley who came to this country from the Netherlands. The government gave large grants of land to all new settlers and Mr. Hubley was given the east side of Black Point as his grant. There he built his home of virgin trees cut on the surrounding land. There were no saw mills in those days so the logs had to be hewn by hand with hand axes. This made the work hard and tedious. The sills and frame work of the house were all put together with wooden pegs. In the corner posts were grooves into which were fitted hand hewn planks two inches (2") thick. Over these planks was placed with birch bark the hand hewn shingles. This made the house very warm and comfortable.This house had five rooms and a closed in stairway on the first floor. Three of these were bedrooms. The other two were a huge kitchen, and a front room. The kitchen was the main room in those days. There was a large fireplace where all the cooking was done. There was also the bake-oven in which was baked the barley bread, delicious pies and cakes. The large stones used on the hearth may still be seen in the house. Also the bake-oven. The fireplace has been closed in the kitchen but has been re-opened in the living-room. The upstairs had three bedrooms - one large room and two small rooms and many cupboards and closets. In one of the rooms may be seen a hole in the centre of the ceiling in which fitted the spindle of the old-fashioned spinning wheel. The original floors may still be seen in the house. Some of the boards or planks measuring two feet across. This shows how much better material was used in those days than today.This house was used as a road-house in the early days and many people traveling by coach from Halifax stopped here. The old coach road may still be traced past this house. This house has changed owners from time to time and has sheltered many families in their joys and sorrows. It has been repaired and a few alterations and additions made and has withstood the heavy south-east gales that blow from the Atlantic. It is a memorial to the man who built it so many years ago and is a beloved spot of the present owner, the genial Mr. Taylor.
January 1945 - by T.M. Wilnoff
The oldest school house was built at Black Point It was situated on the east side of the Halifax and Chester highway, opposite the home of the late Hebbert Hubley. It was a wooden structure used as a miscellaneous school. The first teacher, as far as is known, was a Mr. James. (As there was no church at Black Point, church services were held in the old school house by the Anglican and Baptist ministers.) The teacher's desk at that time was between the two doors just as you entered the school room. At noon-time, before class went out for dinner, the teacher would appoint two pupils to sweep and dust. There wasn't any janitors hired in those days so the pupils did the work. Each day different ones were appointed. When pupils disobeyed the teacher would put a girl sitting with a boy. Of course, they didn't like that. When the new school house was built some forty-six years ago (March 1900 ?), the old school house property was purchased by the late Wilbert Hubley and used as a store house. When it was torn down the lumber was used for a hen house and garage by K. Veniot on the same site. March 9, 1946.
The first Post Office I remember was at the home of the late Ephriam Hubley, now known as the Black Point Apartments. The mail was brought here by coach and the first driver was a man by the name of Glassey. The stage coach was drawn by a pair of horses and the mail bag was hung on a hook by the road. The mail came from Halifax in the morning and returned in the evening and the contract for the mail was taken by Neil and Charles MacLean of Hubbards who employed different drivers. The postage on letters at that time was two (2) cents. When the Halifax and South Western train went through some forty-four years ago the mail was left at Ingramport Station and the late Amos Hubley had the mail contract and carried the mail. The Post Office was then at the home of the late Thomas Hubley. In 1912 it was transferred to the home of the late Wilbert Hubley, father of the present post mistress (Edith M. Veniott), April 17, 1949. From here (1950), this office was taken over by Mrs.Wilda Snair and in 1957 it was taken over by her daughter, Flora Lohnes, the present post mistress.
Simms Settlement
Simms Settlement is located at 44°37'41"N, 64°05'17"W , St. Margaret's Bay, Lunenburg county.
Fox Point
Located two miles south of Hubbards on the western side of St. Margaret's Bay. Mr. Shatford the father of John E. Shatford settled here soon after 1812. Patrick Noonan took possession of land here in 1832. A schoolmaster, James MacRae was here by 1846 with a school built in 1876. St. James' Anglican Church was built 1909-10. A Seventh Day Adventist Church was completed in July of 1954 and dedicated June 19, 1955. Fishing and farming were the main industries, with a fish company constructed about 1948. Population in 1956 was 280.page 219, Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia
Mill Cove
It is approximately four miles south of Hubbards on the western side of St. Margaret's Bay.
A one thousand acre grant of land to James Jollymore and John Troop in 1832 began the settlement. James MacRae in 1845, was one of the earliest teachers, a school was built in 1878. A new four room elementary school was opened in December , 1956. A Postal Way Office was established in 1865. The Naval Communication Centre was constructed in 1966. Fishing and farming are the main industries. In 1956 the population was 231.page 439, Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia.
Birchy Head
Situated five miles south of Hubbards on the western side of St. Margaret's Bay. The first land grant of 250 acres was received by George Young in 1828. Fishing was the main industry, the population in 1956 was 63.page 68,Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia.
The Lodge
The Lodge is located at 44°33'22"N, 64°01'55"W in St. Margaret's Bay Lunenburg county.
Hubbards
The community is located at Hubbards Cove, on the boundary of Halifax and Lunenburg Counties. It is believed the name came from an early settler Hibbert Dauphinee. Hibbert's Beach/Cove later became Hubbard's Cove. The "Cove" was officially dropped in 1905. The first land grant in 1790 for 650 acres to John Arenburg was deeded to Gotlieb Harnisch, a few years later. The corner-stone for St. Luke's Anglican Church was laid 1848, it was not consecrated until 1871. A carillon was installed in 1956 in memory of the Shatford family. A new rectory was constructed in the same year. St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church was built in 1940. A schoolhouse was built in 1832. A new building was erected about 1899. The Shatford Memorial School was built in 1948. A Postal Way Office was established in December, 1853. The Hubbards Federal Building was completed on April 22, 1966. The corner-stone for the new Fire Hall was laid on November 25, 1961.The railway surveys began in June 1898. The line went into operation in 1904.
Jefferson Davis Shatford, a native of Hubbards who became a successful industrialist in the United States, bequeathed the sum of $1,400,000 in trust for religious, charitable or educational purposes.
The early settlers took their living from the sea. Fishing for tuna, swordfish and mackerel is still important. Burns Fisheries operated a fish processing plant and there was a fish chowder factory as well. Norma and Company Ltd., margarine manufactures began operation in February, 1950. Shankel and Freeman began lumbering operations about 1869, and the village boomed for awhile. Railroad and automobile travel brought summer visitors to stay at hotels and cottages. In the years following World War ll, Metro moved to Hubbards and commuting to and from Halifax Dartmouth began. The population in 1956 was 418.page 299, Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia
Queensland
A community located about two miles east of Hubbards on the south shore of Nova Scotia. Johann Frederick Schlagentweid obtained a 100 acre land grant in April, 1814. Further land grants of 250 acres and 60 acres were made to Jacob Harnisch in partnership with John Dorey and John Brigley, respectively. St. Mark's United Church was dedicated in June ,1892 as a Methodist Church. Extensive beaches and scenic surroundings have made it into a summer resort area. The population in 1956 was 338. page 567, Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia.
The oldest church in the community is Saint Mark's United Church in Queensland. It was built fifty-five years ago by the efforts of a few Methodist Church members, then residing at North Shore (now Queensland). The nearest church at that time was the Anglican Church at Hubbards, four miles away. But services were often held at private homes in those days. So those few people decided to erect a little church. They raised money in various ways, calling on the Methodist people at Chester for support. A piece of land was donated by Mr. H. Brigley and several years later, with the aid of the Chester friends, they succeeded. In June 1892 the North Shore Methodist Church was opened and dedicated by Mr. J. A. Hart, now retired and living in Oxford, Nova Scotia. The Church was then linked with the Chester Mission, the Rev. J. Perry being the first pastor in charge, traveling the distance of about sixteen miles twice a month by horse and wagon. The Church is now connected with the Glen Margaret Charge which also includes Tantallon and Ingramport and Glen Margaret churches. About twenty-six years ago the name of this place was changed to Queensland. A few years later the Methodists joined with the Presbyterians, forming what is now the United Church of Canada. This little North Shore Methodist Church on the bend of the road is now known as Saint Mark's United Church, having a roll at the present time of fourteen members. The pastors in charge at this time are students at Pine Hill Divinity Hall.
January 1945 --- by Ida Nickerson.
As far as I know the first two little stores were used as follows: one was operated by Mrs. Sophie Manuel at North Shore which is now called Queensland and the other was operated at Black Point by Mr. James Hubley (where Warden Snair now lives). Next one was a large general store at Ingramport, then called Ingram River. This one was built and operated by Young Brothers who after some years sold out to Beardsmores. And some years later they sold to Lewis Miller and Company. At this store you could buy most anything you needed: groceries, dry goods, flour, feeds of all kinds, also hay. Some years later Mr. Elkansh Messnir operated a store at Black Point. It was a grocery store. Then in 1903 Amos Kennedy operated a grocery store. Next was a little store under the bank, a it was called, operated by Mr. George Snair, selling ice cream, candy and soft drinks. A few years later, he opened up a larger store which he still operates, selling most anything you need : dry goods, groceries, flour, feed, etc. Then the next store was built and operated by Amos Snair at Black Point, which Joe Salzman (1944) owns and operates at the present time, selling flour, feed, dry goods, etc. Then Warden Snair, the butcher, opened a little grocery store. Then a year ago Mr. Romkey and Sons built a large general store at Black Point which most of you know is an up-to-date store selling most everything including a lunch counter where you can have lunch and enjoy it. It is where MacKenzies bus stops where the passengers can enjoy lunch. Then in 1961, Joe Salzman opened a new self-service market which is right up-to-date.March 16, 1948 - A. A. Kennedy
Black Point
Located on the west side of the mouth of Head Harbour, St. Margaret's Bay. The original grantees were Alexander Stewart with 500 acres in October 1786 and George Jollimore, who had been settled for five years before receiving his grant of 500 acres November 1820. A school was opened in 1879 and another new school in 1901. In 1956, construction was begun on a four room primary school with completion in 1957. A Postal Way Office was established on August 1, 1867. James Hubley was the postmaster. The United Baptist Church was dedicated on October 9, 1898. Employment in the Metro area, some fishing, a bakery and a small factory for pre-fabricated homes kept the population of 273 in 1956 working.page 69, Place-Names and Places of Nova. Scotia.
The oldest house in our community is situated on the east side of Black Point, overlooking the east side and entrance of St. Margaret's Bay. This house was built about one hundred and fifty (150) years ago by Alexander Hubley who came to this country from the Netherlands. The government gave large grants of land to all new settlers and Mr. Hubley was given the east side of Black Point as his grant. There he built his home of virgin trees cut on the surrounding land. There were no saw mills in those days so the logs had to be hewn by hand with hand axes. This made the work hard and tedious. The sills and frame work of the house were all put together with wooden pegs. In the corner posts were grooves into which were fitted hand hewn planks two inches (2") thick. Over these planks was placed with birch bark the hand hewn shingles. This made the house very warm and comfortable.This house had five rooms and a closed in stairway on the first floor. Three of these were bedrooms. The other two were a huge kitchen, and a front room. The kitchen was the main room in those days. There was a large fireplace where all the cooking was done. There was also the bake-oven in which was baked the barley bread, delicious pies and cakes. The large stones used on the hearth may still be seen in the house. Also the bake-oven. The fireplace has been closed in the kitchen but has been re-opened in the living-room. The upstairs had three bedrooms - one large room and two small rooms and many cupboards and closets. In one of the rooms may be seen a hole in the centre of the ceiling in which fitted the spindle of the old-fashioned spinning wheel. The original floors may still be seen in the house. Some of the boards or planks measuring two feet across. This shows how much better material was used in those days than today.This house was used as a road-house in the early days and many people traveling by coach from Halifax stopped here. The old coach road may still be traced past this house. This house has changed owners from time to time and has sheltered many families in their joys and sorrows. It has been repaired and a few alterations and additions made and has withstood the heavy south-east gales that blow from the Atlantic. It is a memorial to the man who built it so many years ago and is a beloved spot of the present owner, the genial Mr. Taylor.
January 1945 - by T.M. Wilnoff
The oldest school house was built at Black Point It was situated on the east side of the Halifax and Chester highway, opposite the home of the late Hebbert Hubley. It was a wooden structure used as a miscellaneous school. The first teacher, as far as is known, was a Mr. James. (As there was no church at Black Point, church services were held in the old school house by the Anglican and Baptist ministers.) The teacher's desk at that time was between the two doors just as you entered the school room. At noon-time, before class went out for dinner, the teacher would appoint two pupils to sweep and dust. There wasn't any janitors hired in those days so the pupils did the work. Each day different ones were appointed. When pupils disobeyed the teacher would put a girl sitting with a boy. Of course, they didn't like that. When the new school house was built some forty-six years ago (March 1900 ?), the old school house property was purchased by the late Wilbert Hubley and used as a store house. When it was torn down the lumber was used for a hen house and garage by K. Veniot on the same site. March 9, 1946.
The first Post Office I remember was at the home of the late Ephriam Hubley, now known as the Black Point Apartments. The mail was brought here by coach and the first driver was a man by the name of Glassey. The stage coach was drawn by a pair of horses and the mail bag was hung on a hook by the road. The mail came from Halifax in the morning and returned in the evening and the contract for the mail was taken by Neil and Charles MacLean of Hubbards who employed different drivers. The postage on letters at that time was two (2) cents. When the Halifax and South Western train went through some forty-four years ago the mail was left at Ingramport Station and the late Amos Hubley had the mail contract and carried the mail. The Post Office was then at the home of the late Thomas Hubley. In 1912 it was transferred to the home of the late Wilbert Hubley, father of the present post mistress (Edith M. Veniott), April 17, 1949. From here (1950), this office was taken over by Mrs.Wilda Snair and in 1957 it was taken over by her daughter, Flora Lohnes, the present post mistress.
Simms Settlement
Simms Settlement is located at 44°37'41"N, 64°05'17"W , St. Margaret's Bay, Lunenburg county.
Fox Point
Located two miles south of Hubbards on the western side of St. Margaret's Bay. Mr. Shatford the father of John E. Shatford settled here soon after 1812. Patrick Noonan took possession of land here in 1832. A schoolmaster, James MacRae was here by 1846 with a school built in 1876. St. James' Anglican Church was built 1909-10. A Seventh Day Adventist Church was completed in July of 1954 and dedicated June 19, 1955. Fishing and farming were the main industries, with a fish company constructed about 1948. Population in 1956 was 280.page 219, Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia
Mill Cove
It is approximately four miles south of Hubbards on the western side of St. Margaret's Bay.
A one thousand acre grant of land to James Jollymore and John Troop in 1832 began the settlement. James MacRae in 1845, was one of the earliest teachers, a school was built in 1878. A new four room elementary school was opened in December , 1956. A Postal Way Office was established in 1865. The Naval Communication Centre was constructed in 1966. Fishing and farming are the main industries. In 1956 the population was 231.page 439, Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia.
Birchy Head
Situated five miles south of Hubbards on the western side of St. Margaret's Bay. The first land grant of 250 acres was received by George Young in 1828. Fishing was the main industry, the population in 1956 was 63.page 68,Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia.
The Lodge
The Lodge is located at 44°33'22"N, 64°01'55"W in St. Margaret's Bay Lunenburg county.