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This information can help you determine significant cultural, ecclesiasticalLook this term up in the glossary., and political events in the history of Newfoundland. Changes in geographical boundaries and ownership of land are especially important in determining where to search for the records of your ancestors. | This information can help you determine significant cultural, ecclesiasticalLook this term up in the glossary., and political events in the history of Newfoundland. Changes in geographical boundaries and ownership of land are especially important in determining where to search for the records of your ancestors. | ||
= Timeline = | = Timeline = | ||
The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements: | The following important events affected political boundaries, record keeping, and family movements: | ||
*1497- Newfoundland rediscovered by John Cabot and claimed for England. | *1497- Newfoundland rediscovered by John Cabot and claimed for England. | ||
*1500s - English, French, Basque, and Portuguese fishermen contested the area. | *1500s - English, French, Basque, and Portuguese fishermen contested the area. | ||
*1534 - Jacques Cartier visited Newfoundland. | *1534 - Jacques Cartier visited Newfoundland. | ||
*1583 - Sir Humphrey Gilbert reclaimed Newfoundland for England. | *1583 - Sir Humphrey Gilbert reclaimed Newfoundland for England. | ||
*1610 - First English settlement in St. John’s. | *1610 - First English settlement in St. John’s. | ||
*1627 - St. Mary’s settled by Lord Culvert. | *1627 - St. Mary’s settled by Lord Culvert. | ||
*1662 - The first French colony was established in Placentia Bay. | *1662 - The first French colony was established in Placentia Bay. | ||
*1692 - The French captured and burned St. John’s. | *1692 - The French captured and burned St. John’s. | ||
*1713 - By the Treaty of | *1713 - By the Treaty of Utrecht, France gave Newfoundland to Britain. | ||
*1713–1783 - Treaties recognized British sovereignty but granted French fishermen the right to land and to dry catches along parts of the northern and western coasts. France retained special fishing rights until 1904. | *1713–1783 - Treaties recognized British sovereignty but granted French fishermen the right to land and to dry catches along parts of the northern and western coasts. France retained special fishing rights until 1904. | ||
*1832 - First election held for the local House of | *1832 - First election held for the local House of Assembly. | ||
*1846 - St. John’s was destroyed by fire. | *1846 - St. John’s was destroyed by fire. | ||
*1855 - Newfoundland became a self-governing colony. | *1855 - Newfoundland became a self-governing colony. | ||
*1892 - St. John’s was destroyed by a second great fire. | *1892 - St. John’s was destroyed by a second great fire. | ||
*1897 - A railroad was completed across the island. | *1897 - A railroad was completed across the island. | ||
*1927 - The coast of | *1927 - The coast of Labrador was awarded to Newfoundland. | ||
*1934 - A royal | *1934 - A royal commission began governing Newfoundland. | ||
*1949 - The | *1949 - The Province of Newfoundland was formed on 31 March. | ||
Your ancestors’ lives will be more interesting if you learn about the history they may have been part of. For example, in a history you might learn about the events that occurred the year your great-grandparents were married. | Your ancestors’ lives will be more interesting if you learn about the history they may have been part of. For example, in a history you might learn about the events that occurred the year your great-grandparents were married. | ||