The Old Protestant Burying Ground

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Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Over 3000 early residents of Charlottetown found their final resting place here.  Our current location became a common burying ground in 1784.  In 1826, the site was granted to St. Paul's Anglican Church.  While other cemeteries were established by the Roman Catholic and St. Peter's Anglican Churches, all other denominations continued to 

Over 3000 early residents of Charlottetown found their final resting place here.  Our current location became a common burying ground in 1784.  In 1826, the site was granted to St. Paul's Anglican Church.  While other cemeteries were established by the Roman Catholic and St. Peter's Anglican Churches, all other denominations continued to use this site until its closure on December 31, 1873, with the opening of Sherwood Cemetery.

Monuments

Introduction

Introduction

The lives, loves, memories, joys and sorrows of thousands are preserved in the peaceful setting and beautiful monuments.  Hundreds of names, dates, and inscriptions connect us across the centuries. The earliest surviving monument is that of Isabella Bell, who died in 1789 while the final burial was that of Richard Nankivell, who died Dece

The lives, loves, memories, joys and sorrows of thousands are preserved in the peaceful setting and beautiful monuments.  Hundreds of names, dates, and inscriptions connect us across the centuries. The earliest surviving monument is that of Isabella Bell, who died in 1789 while the final burial was that of Richard Nankivell, who died December 29, 1873; a portion of his white marble stone remains.  The burying ground has miraculously survived many decades of weather, neglect and vandalism.  Out of 650 monuments recorded in the mid-twentieth century, approximately 420 remain.

Today

Introduction

Today

 Your interest and continued support is vital to keep this open-air museum as a beautiful link to our shared past.  A number of restorations have been instituted over the years and the Burying Ground has been preserved in its present condition since 1999.  Many public-spirited firms, individuals, several levels of government and especiall

 Your interest and continued support is vital to keep this open-air museum as a beautiful link to our shared past.  A number of restorations have been instituted over the years and the Burying Ground has been preserved in its present condition since 1999.  Many public-spirited firms, individuals, several levels of government and especially the descendants of those interred have contributed time, money and materials to this important historical site.   

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