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Apr 9, 2019 · On The Curse of Oak Island, the treasure hunters led by Rick and Marty Lagina have often referred to Samuel Ball, a former landowner on the small Nova Scotian island. In fact, Ball could be a...
Samuel Ball, a Black Loyalist, made his way to the Chester area in the latter part of the 18th century and became a vibrant part of the community. During this month we will highlight a few things we have discovered about his journey and life and share links to other important sites in Nova Scotia.
Oct 5, 2022 · According to history writer Michael East, Samuel Ball settled on Oak Island in 1787. Eight years later, the famed Money Pit of Oak Island was discovered, and some unconfirmed accounts...
Sep 29, 2020 · However, perhaps none of these characters has a tale as remarkable as that of Samuel Ball. A slave, cabbage farmer and eventually one of the richest men in Nova Scotia, the mystery of Samuel Ball...
Dec 6, 2023 · Samuel Ball — a cabbage farmer who lived for decades on Oak Island on Lot 13 (Instagram/curseofoakisland) Samuel Ball was the largest landowner on Oak Island. Samuel arrived at Oak Island around 1787, according to historian Michael East.
How did he go from owning a small holding to hundreds of acres? Now you’re starting to ask the real questions… Samuel Ball was, when he died in 1846, a really rather wealthy man indeed. The - understandable - assumption being that he made his modest fortune growing and selling cabbages.
Feb 12, 2021 · There are no known photos or etchings of an early Loyalist Black settler named Samuel Ball. That wouldn’t be so unusual if it wasn’t for the fact that Ball — a cabbage farmer who lived for decades on Oak Island — was one of the richest men in the province.
