Brooklyn Corner History Published Article first published in Kings County Advertiser on May 22 ,2017.
Drive along Brooklyn Street from Kentville, and a couple of kilometers out, you’ll pass through what today could be considered a forgotten community. Known at one time as Brooklyn corner- there are people who still call it by that name – the community exists but is difficult to find on current maps, county directories and county tax rolls. In his book on Nova Scotia place names, Charles Bruce Fergusson mentions Brooklyn Corner, but along with West Brooklyn and Brooklyn Street, he lumps it under the write-up for Brooklyn. However, the community hasn’t been completely forgotten and a historical researcher has made sure of that. Digging into files at the Kings Courthouse Museum and conducting extensive interviews Linda Hart complied enough material to write a book about Brooklyn Corner. The book, A Place to Belong, was recently published and is available at the Kings County Museum. Hart’s book is more of a genealogy than a historical treatise. Hart gives genealogical accounts of more than 50 families who once lived in or still have descendants in Brooklyn Corner. Continued on page 8
Glenn’s Life according to Glenn is a book that chronicles the life of, as suggested by the title, Glenn Ells. The book follows Glenn through his life starting out with his early childhood on the farm and continues to current day. Glenn’s book takes the reader on a journey through both the lighthearted and serious moments of his life, all the while helping the reader to understand who Glenn is. If you are interested in Glenn’s book, please stop by the Kings County Museum to purchase one. Image first published in Kings County Advertiser on November 29th 2016 by Kirk Starratt.
“The Mighty Marigolds” Kate MacInnes Adams and JoAnne Bezanson need you! The Town of Kentville is having a beautification project and CONTEST .The prize will be a generous gift certificate to be used at one our local eateries. Imagine if our annual Christmas party were paid for by the town! We need garden designers, compost makers, seedling growers, soil diggers, and transplanters. Donations to the “cause” are also welcome.
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