John V. Duncanson
John Victor Duncanson was born in Windsor, Nova Scotia and graduated from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. After service in the Canadian Military Forces during World War II he held positions in Labour Relations in Alberta, New Brunswick, Ontario and Quebec.
His writings include:
Falmouth: A New England Township in Nova Scotia
Newport, Nova Scotia: A Rhode Island Township
Rawdon and Douglas: Two Loyalist Townships in Nova Scotia.
His contribution to the heritage of his native province has been recognized by a number of organizations: Canadian Historical Association, Federation of Nova Scotia Heritage, and The Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia. In 1993, he was named Planter Scholar by the Planter Studies Committee of Acadia University.
His interest in sailing ships dates back from his youth and he traces his lineage back to a number of Nova Scotian master mariners.
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All Books/PublicationsFalmouth: A New England Township in Nova Scotia
$30.00These popular books have now been reprinted by the West Hants Historical Society. Including historical notes, maps, photographs and extensive genealogy on local families, John Duncanson’s works are considered by many to be an authority on the areas they feature.
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All Books/PublicationsNewport, Nova Scotia: A Rhode Island Township
$30.00These popular books have now been reprinted by the West Hants Historical Society. Including historical notes, maps, photographs and extensive genealogy on local families, John Duncanson’s works are considered by many to be an authority on the areas they feature.
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All Books/PublicationsRawdon and Douglas: Two Loyalist Townships in Nova Scotia
$30.00These popular books have now been reprinted by the West Hants Historical Society. Including historical notes, maps, photographs and extensive genealogy on local families, John Duncanson’s works are considered by many to be an authority on the areas they feature.
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All Books/PublicationsGravestone Inscriptions: Falmouth Area
$5.00Author: John V. Duncanson
34 pages; coil bound; published by the West Hants Historical Society
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All Books/PublicationsNova Scotian Vessels Shipwrecked or Disabled in United States Coastal Waters 1875-1914
$5.00This is an account of more than 250 Nova Scotian vessels shipwrecked or disabled in United States Coastal waters between the years 1875 and 1914.