[71] Messrs. Piers were the grandsons of Mr. L. Piers, who came with Cornwallis in 1749. Descendants of Temple F. Piers still reside in Halifax.
[72] This firm was Hon. Enos Collins and Joseph Allison, both of whom became members of His Majesty's Council. They succeeded to the business of Prescott & Lawson on the wharf afterwards known as Collins' wharf, where Mr. Collins, in 1823, built the range of stone stores, a part of which is occupied by the Halifax Banking Company.
[73] Mr. Creighton was not related to Lieutenant Creighton, who afterwards settled in Lunenburg and was known as Col. Creighton. He came out, however, in company with him in the same vessel, being friends; they were both from the same part of England.
[74] For many years Custos of the County.
[75] Hon. Andrew Belcher, son of the first Chief Justice and member of Council. His partner, William Wright, was son of old Parson Wright of the Grammar School. Neither left male descendants in Nova Scotia.
[76] Hon. Wm. Stairs, Sr., afterwards in Council.
[77] William Bowie, killed in a duel with R. J. Uniacke.
[78] Both brothers of the late Hon. Joseph Howe, Provincial Secretary, etc.
[79] Hon. William A. Black of the Legislative Council.
[80] Mr. Barry was afterwards in the House of Assembly for Shelburne; died at LaHave aged 80 years.