Registers : 1817-1889.

            St. Mary's Church is one of the oldest churches in Nova Scotia, and was the second Anglican Church to be consecrated in British North America. The Church was completed in 1790 and consecrated by Bishop Charles Inglis, the first Bishop of Nova Scotia. Inglis lived many years at his estate in Auburn, an area settled by Loyalists in 1784, and was closely involved in the construction process.

Like many of the early Anglican churches in Nova Scotia, St. Mary’s history is closely tied to the military history of the province. The land on which St. Mary's stands was donated by Colonel James Morden. Morden had fought with General Wolfe at Quebec, and was, at the time, the Ordnance Keeper of the garrison at Halifax. He was also the holder of one of the largest early land grants of the Aylesford Township, which at the time encompassed Auburn. Morden also financially contributed to the building of the church. (Canada's Historic Places)            

            The reel includes: baptisms, 1817-1874; marriages, 1817-1876; and burials, 1817-1889. A few records from Morden and Berwick are included on the reel.  Before 29 October 1817, many of the baptisms, marriages and burials were registered in the Parish of Wilmot.

            

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