The Hidden Stories in the Wills of 19th Century Acadians A postdoctoral fellow at Dalhousie University has made a significant discovery while studying a collection of wills from 19th century Clare, Nova Scotia.
Colby Gaudet's research reveals that these documents, initially thought to be mundane records of property distribution and inheritance, contain a rich narrative of resistance, resilience, and adaptation.
The context in which these wills were written is crucial to understanding their significance.