The Hants Journal

Honouring Kings County's Civil War veterans

The 20th Maine Re-enactment Regiment visited Kings County June 12 to honour four Kings County men who travelled south to fight in the United States Civil War. Read our complete coverage and view photos of three of the graveside ceremonies.

Trevor Nichols

Lead by Captain Bruce Barber, Members of the Maritime Civil War Living History Association leave the memorial service of Private Will Kinsman, held at the Chipman's Corner cemetery June 12.

20th Maine to honour our Civil War contributions

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June 7, 2010 - 11 h 24

BY ED COLEMAN During the American Civil War, an estimated 10,000 men and women from what then were the British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince...

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Ben Jackson played a part in Civil War

June 7, 2010 - 11 h 48

Although there is a difference of opinion among some historians, Ben Jackson’s obituary says he was born on the Old Post Road, now Lockhartville. He grew...

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Ben Jackson's recognition long overdue

June 23, 2010 - 11 h 09

BY ASHLEY THOMPSON Across from the Stoney Hill United Baptist Church in Lockhartville, in a quaint blink-and-you-may-miss-it place, lies one of Kings County’s...

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Scott's Bay's Civil War connection

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June 23, 2010 - 10 h 05

BY PAT MARTIN As many as 500 Canadians fought in the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865; at least 138 were Nova Scotians. Many of these veterans have no marker...

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Section: Cultural activities