Joshua Mauger land deeds and sale agreements

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Joshua Mauger land deeds and sale agreements

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  • Textual record
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CR11

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  • 1752-1784 (Creation)
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    Mauger, Joshua 1725-1788

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20 p. of textual records: vellum circumference - 12 cm
1 : wax seal

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Biographical history

Joshua Mauger, (born in the parish of St John, Jersey 25 Apr 1725; died at Warborne, England 18 Oct 1788), was an influential figure in Halifax during the early years of the colony. In 1751 he became an agent victualler for the navy at Halifax. Based in England after 1760, he served as agent for the Nova Scotia Assembly at London, 1762-1768, and remained there until his death, serving as a Member of Parliament from 1768 until 1780. He kept his business and political interests in Nova Scotia while in London, as he was Halifax's largest ship owner, ship builder, brewer and distiller, and traded in lumber, fish and mercantile goods. He wielded a great deal of influence in Nova Scotia through his many associates in the colony, including businessmen John Butler (his attorney), Isaac Deschamps, and Nova Scotia Lt. Governor Michael Fracklin.

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Collection consists of Collection consists of original deeds and sale agreements to properties in Halifax, NS, primarily involving Joshua Mauger. There is also a large wax seal that may have been attached to one of the documents. See item-level descriptions for details.

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Materials are fragile and require careful handling

Immediate source of acquisition

Donated by Agatha Wilford of Chilliwack, BC, 2003.

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      Microfilm copy available at HRM Archives and the Nova Scotia Archives, microfilm no. 10356 (known as the Richard Jacob papers).

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      Order-in-council authorizing a grant of land on the St. John Island to Joshua Mauger available at Library and Archives Canada.

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