Presented by: Heather Rennalls
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Summary:
There were Black settlements throughout Oxford County during the 1800s, that were rich in history with many residents who made contributions in Oxford County and in Canada.
Description:
Early Black Settlements in Oxford County – looking at the areas as well as discussing known sites and/or landmarks, significant incidents and/or events, individuals and families within these areas. Woodstock – industries, BME Church, Park Row Community Chapel, Smith Family. Ingersoll – Wesleyan Methodist Church, British Episcopal Church (BME), The Daly House, John Brown. Norwich Township – the Village of Norwich, Cincinnati riots of 1829, Lucan. South Norwich Settlements – schools, The Williams Family, Otterville, African Methodist Espiscopal Cemetery, Ray Lewis, population decline.
