Sir James Montgomery
First recorded owner of Lennox Island
October 1, 1774
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Archibald, James and Robert Montgomery
(Sir James Montgomery son's) took over ownership after their fathers
death.
Month & Date Unknown
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David Stewart Purchased Lennox Island for 400 pounds.
July 7, 1839
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Helen and Robert Bruce Stewart
Co-owners of the island after the death of David Stewart.
Month unknown, 1852
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The Aborigines Protection Society (APS)
bought Lennox Island for 400 pounds. They purchased the Island for
the benefit of the Mi’kmaq People.
June 2, 1870
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In 1873, Prince Edward Island’s
Mi’kmaq fell under the jurisdiction of the
Canadian Government when the colony entered Confederation. Ownership
continued to be vested by the APS.
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Lennox Island gained “special” reserve
status in the passing of the Indian Act in
1876.
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Vesting order transferring trusteeship of
Lennox Island from the APS Society to
His Majesty King George the Fifth, his
heirs successors and assigns (The Crown).
May 30, 1912
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Lennox Island was formally set aside as a reserve for use and
benefit of the Lennox Island First Nation.
October 6, 1970
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