NL GenWebHistorical InformationNorthern Peninsula ~ Bonne Bay DistrictBonne Bay - Thomas White 'Census' 1808Here is a "census" of sorts, taken by Thomas White in 1808 when the H.M. Sloop "Avenger" visited Western Newfoundland. There were 24 inhabitants of Bonne BayThe information was transcribed by MICHAEL BARBOUR, August 1999. While I have endeavored to be as correct as humanly possible, there may be typographical errors. |
| Name | From | Boats | Men | Tierces Salmon | Qntls Cod | Furs | Vessels | Men | Exported |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Norris | England | 3 | 4 | 56 | 60 | 38t | 4 | St. John's | |
| Salmon Company | England | 5 | 5 | 120 | 80 | 58t | 4 | St. John's | |
| Birds of Poole | 8 | 9 | 176 | 140 | 2 | 8 |
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