Collection Acc4326 - James P. Lawson collection : [1768-1772; 1990-1994]

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James P. Lawson collection : [1768-1772; 1990-1994]

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  • Textual record

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CA PCA Acc4326

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  • Photocopied 1993, 1996 (Creation)
    Creator
    Lawson, James P.

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.02 m of textual records

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Lawson, James P.

Biographical history

Rev. James P. Lawson, a native of Windsor, Ontario is an ordained minister of the United Church of Canada currently serving the Hudson, Quebec Pastoral Charge in team ministry with his wife Rev. Sheila Murray. Expanding an interest in genealogy to the wider realm of Scottish immigration to Prince Edward Island, Rev. Lawson has spent considerable time researching Scottish public documents and has written several articles which have appeared in genealogical publications and the "Island magazine".

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Scope and content

The collection contains copies of articles on passengers on the "Alexander" and the "Princetown pioneers" written by Rev. Lawson which appeared in the "Island magazine". Also included are research notes re. Scottish sources checked for references to emigration to the new world, in particular to the vessels "Annabella" and "Edinburgh". There is also a copy of the passenger list for the latter vessel. Relevant references have been transcribed or copied. Sources include "The Scots magazine" 1768-1771, Letterbooks of the Customs collector at Campbeltown to the Board of Customs, 1770-1772, Customs accounts, Campbeltown, 1767-1771, and the Campbeltown register of shipping as well as miscellaneous church and public records.

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  • English

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NO RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS

Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

PERMISSION FOR USE AND REPRODUCTION IS REQUIRED FROM THE PUBLIC ARCHIVES AND RECORDS OFFICE; QUESTIONS REGARDING COPYRIGHT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER

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Research notes are located in oversize

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  • English

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