Bridgetown, Nova Scotia [Photo Credit: Coward Album, Nova Scotia Archives]
Annapolis County Chronicles is an independent project dedicated to preserving society columns from early 20th-century local newspapers.
Week by week, these columns recorded the small but meaningful details of everyday life — who was visiting, who was ill, who celebrated a milestone, and community events and organizations.
On this site, you’ll find carefully transcribed and searchable society news that I hope will be help to local and family historians and anyone curious about the people that were once part of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.
Currently work is focused on the years 1914-1919, with the goal of expanding to other years over time.
Getting Started
If you’re looking for a person or family:
- Search Names to look for a specific surname or given name
- Browse by Community to see which towns or areas are currently included
Each transcription includes the newspaper name, date, and community to help you verify what you find.
What You’ll Find Here
- Verbatim transcriptions of newspaper society columns
- Coverage organized by community
- A growing name index to support genealogical research (coming soon)
New material is added as time and sources allow. Coverage varies by community, and not all years are complete.
About This Project
The site does not attempt to tell a single, complete story of Annapolis County. Instead, it provides raw material—carefully transcribed and clearly cited—that you can use to build your own understanding of people, families, and communities.
To learn more about sources, transcription practices, and the scope of the project, please visit the ‘About the Project’ page.
Recently Added
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6 JANUARY 1915
The concert held in the hall on Wednesday evening last, was a success financially, the sum of $15.00 being raised for the Red Cross Fund …
6 JANUARY 1915
George Weir has sold his farm and the many friends of the family hope they will decide to remain in Deep Brook …
6 JANUARY 1915
S.S. Bear River had the misfortune to break her shaft while attempting to cut through the ice in the river and is laid up for repairs …
6 JANUARY 1915
Our young people have returned to their duties. Miss Faye Marshall to Acadia, Miss Hazel Dodge to South Range, Digby County …
6 JANUARY 1915
Rokeby Robinson has been accepted as a member of the second contingent for overseas service …
6 JANUARY 1915
Mrs. Albert Yergall, of Bear River, spent a few days this week with her sister, Mrs. Charles Fraser, who is ill …
6 JANUARY 1915
The fishermen are meeting with very rough weather and fish are scarce, thus making the earnings of the past two months …
6 JANUARY 1915
The teachers who have been spending the holidays at their homes here have returned to take up their schools …
6 JANUARY 1915
The moving picture show given by Mr. Crisp on Saturday evening was enjoyed …