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Family Names of Calvert (Caplin Bay), Newfoundland
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 Abt 1847 - 1902 (~ 55 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Martin Grant was born Abt 1847, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; died 12 Nov 1902, Cape Broyle, Newfoundland; was buried Abt 14 Nov 1902, Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Cape Broyle, Ferryland District, Newfoundland, Canada. Other Events:
- Court Action: 20 Jul 1896, Ferryland, Newfoundland
Notes:
Court Action:
Magistrate Court Southern District, Ferryland Box 388 GN 5/3/C/1
July 20 1896. Constable Greene vs Richard Kelly (s 22) and John Tobin (s 22) both fishermen of Cape Broyle. Disorderly conduct and obstruction of passage in the public street. Fined $4 each including expenses and bound to keep the peace. Fine paid. (per e-mail from Audrey Swain - 10 Sep 2016)
July 20 1896. Constable Greene vs Michael Kelly (s 21), Charles Oldridge (s 19) and William Brine (s 21) fishermen Cape Broyle. Disorderly conduct on the public street. Plead not guilty. (per e-mail from Audrey Swain - 10 Sep 2016)
From the transcripts of these cases we learn that Martin Grant was afflicted by a mental disability and was almost blind. For reasons not clearly stated, he was often harassed by a number of young men in the settlement. The two men directly charged by Constable Thomas Green were found guilty while another three were found not guilty. Although the case against them wasn't proved, they were cautioned against any re-occurrences before they were discharged.
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