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Settlements of the Past
Grave Markers (Picture by Eric Cooper)
Just a short post to followup on my mention of the cemetery at the brickyard in Snook’s Harbour. Years and years ago it appears there was a settlement here called Sooley’s Brook. I can’t really recall it being talked about in my generation, but like a lot of things, the people who know about things assume everyone does. The book Random Island Pioneers makes a quick reference to the community, but that’s all I can see about it there. I did find this one link to transcribed data from something called McAlpine’s Directory from 1894-97 referencing a Moses Strong living there.
Eric took a couple pictures today for me of the site, which was apparently a Church of England graveyard, and couple of the old long markers we used to see on graves. I really don’t know if those have meaning, but if you know please share!
I’m sure there are lots of other small cemeteries around back home too with their own history, if you know of any please share the pictures and stories with me!
Raised in outport Newfoundland in a town of 65 people, I pursued a post secondary diploma in Information Technology right out of High School.
I’ve always been a geek at heart, but yet I love the rural life I grew up with. Fishing, hunting, camping and the great outdoors are still loves of mine, even if I don’t pursue them as often as I once did. Sports were always a big part of our lives, and I played many (badly) and loved them all.
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