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Early Settlement Schemes

Information about initial settlement schemes for Newfoundland.
Henry Cary and South Falkland

Sir Henry Cary became Viscount Falkland in 1620 after William Vaughan sold him the narrow strip of land south of Aquaforte.
Newfoundland Settlement and the Migratory Fishery

Information about the migratory fishery and the idea of permanent settlement of Newfoundland.
Migratory Fishery and Settlement Patterns

Information about the migratory fishery and the patterns permanent settlement around Newfoundland and Labrador.
Sponsored Settlement: The Colonization of Newfoundland.

In late 16th century England, there was a growing interest in planting colonies in North America, including Newfoundland.
The Early Settlement of St. John's

Establishment of the colony of St. John's in the 16th century.
English

About the English and Irish origins of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians that immigrated between the 17th and 19th century.
French Migration in NL, 1504-1904

French migrations to Newfoundland and Labrador began in the early 16th century and lasted for approximately 400 years.
French Settlement in NL, 1504-1904

Newfoundland and Labrador's cod fishery was the major pull factor attracting French settlers to the colony from the 16th through 19th centuries.
Irish Migration

Irish migrations began in the late-17th century and peaked in the early 19th century, when up to 35,000 Irish arrived on the island.
The Irish in Newfoundland

The Irish migrations to Newfoundland, and the associated provisions trade, represent the oldest connections between Ireland and Canada.

Matching Articles"Settlement" (Total 11)

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