A notice in the South Carolina Gazette paints a picture of an unfortunate, and forcibly bound Acadian exile, John Peartree*, who, in July of 1758, had escaped from a South Carolina workhouse, deserted his owner, and was now on the run with a price on his head.

Source: The South-Carolina Gazette (Charleston, South Carolina) · Fri, Jul 7, 1758 · Page 4

See also: News and Reflections: "An Act Disposing of the Acadians Now in Charles Town" July 22nd, 1756 -- March 11, 2022. Association des Acadiens-Metis Souriquois blog site: https://www.acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/aams-blog/news-and-reflections-an-act-disposing-of-the-acadians-now-in-charles-town-july-22nd-1756-march-11-2022

* The correct spellings of Acadian surnames, and the variants recorded for Acadian exiles in ship logs and civil records of the time are of particular interest to Acadian family researchers.  For example, records show  Acadian exile "Joseph Peters" (Joseph Pitre) arrived in South Carolina on the Sloop Endeavor, as recorded by James Nichols, Ship Master. The Acadian exile "Jean Poirier," who arrived on the Sloop Dolphin, along with several other Poirier, was recorded as "John Purye" by William Hancock, Ship Master.  

It is worth reading every page of Chapman James Milling's book, Exile without end (1943), to absorb the level of despair experienced at all levels by Acadian exiles in South Carolina, and possibly run across long-lost Acadian ancestors in the process: Milling, C. J. (Chapman James). (1943). Exile without an end. Columbia, S. C.: Bostick & Thornley.

See: News and Reflections: In Memory of Wayne Melanson, 1957 - 2021. https://acadiens-metis-souriquois.ca/aams-blog/news-and-reflections-in-memory-of-wayne-melanson-1957-2021

We remember our beloved friend, Wayne Melanson (1957 - 2021) and are so sorry for everyone's loss -- his family, his friends, and for all he held dear. Wayne was the #5 member of the AAMS.  Please visit his memorial page here: http://www.exploreannapolisroyal.com/wayne-melanson.html  and remember his passion for history here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/5-stops-for-your-nova-scotia-magical-history-tour-1.3683997

From the announcement: "The Festival acadien de Clare (the oldest Acadian festival in the world!) has always been a celebration of Acadian culture and heritage. Thousands of people from all over the world gather in Saint Mary’s Bay every year for a week filled with activities for all ages, like the lumberjack competition, the parade, the bazaar and so much more!"  Click here for further info about the event and contact information! https://www.novascotia.com/events/festivals-and-events/festival-acadien-de-clare/-1232 

Visit the website: In English: https://festivalacadiendeclare.ca/en/ and in French: https://festivalacadiendeclare.ca/ 

Richard, C. (2018, October 3). "The Unfortunate Acadians” or How to turn Genocide into Tragic Destiny – Part 1."  The Acadiensis Blog. https://acadiensis.wordpress.com/2018/10/03/the-unfortunate-acadians-or-how-to-turn-genocide-into-tragic-destiny-part-1/

Richard, C. (2018, October 3). "The Unfortunate Acadians” or How to turn Genocide into Tragic Destiny – Part 2." https://acadiensis.wordpress.com/2018/10/10/the-unfortunate-acadians-or-how-to-turn-genocide-into-tragic-destiny-part-2/

From the 2019 Acadiensis blog by Anne Marie Lane Jonah: "Although many residents of and visitors to Atlantic Canada have seen, even at a glance, the National Historic Sites (NHS) of Beaubassin and Fort Lawrence, many fewer have visited, or have an inkling of the dramatic and tragic history of that place."

Click here to read the rest of Anne Marie Lane Jonah's blog where she makes a case for the re-examination of historical accounts, present "archeological and curated collections," and the role of Indigenous in the history of the area.

Link to: Jonah, A.M.L. (2019, July 16). "Reconciling Chignecto: The many stories of Siknikt." The Acadiensis Blog. https://acadiensis.wordpress.com/2019/07/16/reconciling-chignecto-the-many-stories-of-siknikt/