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NOTABLE EVENTS Way Office established in 1886. First Waymaster John Evans. Way Office status, by new Postal Act, was changed to Post Office status on May 30th, 1891 . First Postmaster Kenneth Hollett. Population 500 in 1911 , 170 in 1951 and 157 in 1956 . Early to mid 1700's, early settlers at Adam’s Cove included James Adams, Robert Evans and George Hudson. 1836 – Census reports about 1000 people in the Small Point – Adam’s Cove area, the majority of whom are Methodists. Adam’s Cove has a population of 264. 1857 – Small Point is first noted (as Lower Small Point) with a population of 79. There are schools in both Blackhead and Adam’s Cove. 1871 – William Baggs and John and Levi Hudson were planters in Adam’s Cove. 1894 – James Evans is a general dealer, Charles Moores and Robert and George Hudson are planters in Adam’s Cove. 1900 – Adam’s Cove has 459 residents 1994 – Common family names include: Adam’s Cove: Baggs, Hollett, and Hudson. SEE ALSO |
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