Bryant's Cove Tidbits

Collapse of coal Fence at Dominion Pier, Bell Island, results in death of Robert YETMAN of Bryant's Cove, aged 49, and the injuring of eight others.
The Harbour Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser

30 Mar 1878

By Authority. His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to appoint Messrs. Nathaniel PARSONS, and Edward PARSONS, Sr., to be Members of Road Board for Harbor Grace (South Side) and Bryant's Cove, in the room of the late Moses PARSONS, deceased, and Thomas STEVENSON, left the District. Secretary's Office, 26th March, 1878 - Gazette.

20 Apr 1878
A man belonging to Bryant's Cove, by the name Esau NOSEWORTHY, recently met with a sad and sudden death. He went out in the morning to look at his herring nets, in company with a young lad. Noseworthy landed on an islet off the mainland for the purpose, we understand, of getting a shot or two at the sea-birds. The lad left with the punt after receiving instructions to come back on hearing the report of the gun. A considerable time having elapsed, and the expected signal not having been heard, the lad grew uneasy, and going to an eminence where he could command a view of the island, he saw the deceased gesticulating with his hands, as if imploring assistance. Becoming alarmed, the lad ran back, and, procuring the assistance of some men, returned to the island to find the unfortunate man prostrate on the ground quite dead. A fit is supposed to have been the cause of death. Some years before, it appears, the deceased had suffered sun-stroke whilst cutting wood on Belle Isle.

29 Mar 1879
Sad and Fatal Accident - A respectable resident of Bryant's Cove, named John YETMAN, came to a very tragic end on the morning of Saturday last. Mr. Y., it appears, had occasion to go down to his stage for the purpose of procuring a bog of hay. Instead, however, of proceeding directly thither, he first walked over to a well which was situated near the edge of a steep cliff. The snow was covered with a coating of "glitter," and it is thought that in making his way across to the stage (which was nearly directly opposite), the unfortunate man must have lost his footing, and slid headforemost over the declivity down upon the rocks in the land-wash beneath. He was found a short time after by his cousin, who had to be lowered by a rope in order to reach him. An examination showed that the injuries sustained would soon cause his [photocopy cut off at this point.]

24 May 1879
A Sad Accident - A very melancholy accident occurred on Wednesday evening last. A party of four Cupids men, dealers of Mr. John STRAPP of this town, were returning to their homes in their little craft. When about two miles off Bryants Cove Point, and while in the act of "staying" one of the sails "fouled," upsetting the boat, throwing all its occupants into the water. Sad to relate, two of them were drowned, the remainder saved their lives by clinging to the capsized boat. The names of the drowned men are John HARTERY and William FOWLER, senior. We deeply sympathise with the families thus suddenly bereaved of their comfort and stay.

16 Aug 1879
At the Cathedral, on Monday afternoon last, 11th inst., by the Very Rev. D. Falconio, O.S.F., Mr. Patrick HOULAHAN, Light-House Keeper, Harbor Grace Island, to Ann, youngest daughter of Capt. P. HUNT, Bryant's Cove. -(St. John's papers please copy.)

22 May 1880
At St. Andrew's Church, Bryant's Cove, on the 14th inst., by the Rev. John Godden, Mr. James J. GOSSE, of Spaniard's Bay, to Miss Mary Ann NOSEWORTHY, of Bryant's Cove.

23 Apr 1888
DEATH - At Bryant's Cove, on the 6th inst., after a lingering illness borne with Christian fortitude and resignation to the Devine will, Mr. May HEARNE, aged 54 years.

Dec 9, 1882
Marriage At the Cathedral, on the 28th ult., by the Rev. R.M. Walker, Mr. Vincent HAYES of Bryants Cove, to Miss Mary NEVILLE of South Side.

8 Nov 1884 Marriage On October 28th, by the Rev. T.W. ATKINSON, Mr. Thomas NOSEWORTHY to Miss Elizabeth PARSONS, both of Bryant's Cove.

2 June 1888
Notice - PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY His Excellency the Governor, in Council, has been pleased to appoint the following persons to be Surveyors under Agricultural Act 1888-- W. H. WEBBER, Portugal Cove, William BENNETT, William JACKMAN of Belle Isle, James A. HISCOCK, Lance Cove, Belle Isle, St. HANNAFORD, Fred CHAFE, Petty Harbor, C.R. BELBIN, Broad Cove, Samuel RUBY, Goulds, Denis DOYLE, Harbor Main, John M. KEATS, Clark's Beach, R. SIMPSON, Bay Roberts, Herbert GOSSE, Spaniard's Bay and Tilton, Israel SMITH, Upper Island Cove, Bishop's and Bryant's Cove, John SCULLY, Harbor Grace, J.E. JARVIS, Do, J. L. NOEL, Western Bay, J. C. MOORS, Blackhead, A.G. HUDSON, Lower Island Cove, William GABRIEL, Salmon Cove, Trinity Bay, Benjamin MILLER, Trinity, William BALSAM, Little Heart's Ease, Thomas PARSONS, Swain's Island, James CULLEN, Gooseberry Islands, Kenneth BURDEN, Salvage, Thomas How, M.D. STARKS. Brooklyn, J. B. WHEELER, Musgrave Harbor and Ladle Cove, William WHYATT, Alexander Bay, William LEDREW, Do, Moses DAVIS, Fox Cove to Cape Freels, Harry BURT, Dominion Point, Exploit's River, Edward HOWLETT, Toad's Cove, R. H. WHITE, Ferryland, Henry PENNELL, Trepassey, E.P. CURTIS, Salmonier, Hector MCDONALD, Sandy Point, H.H. HALIBURTON, Gravel's, Port-au-Port, ---Secretary's Office, St. John's May 25, 1888

30 June 1888 Death At Bryant's Cove, on Wednesday last, at the advanced age of 75 years, John HAYES, an old and respected inhabitant of that place.

Mar. 22, 1890 (Death) At Bryants Cove, Conception Bay on 11th inst., Minnie, dear and only child of William and Ann E. PARSONS, aged 4 months.

Dec. 29, 1893 (Marriage) On the 20th inst., at the Methodist Parsonage, by the Rev. W. Swann, Mr. Moses W. SHEPPARD of Harbor Grace, to Miss Jesse NEIL of Bryants Cove.

Harbor Grace and Carbonear Weekly Journal

16 Apr 1829
Seal Fishery
The following vessels have arrived since our last. Harbor Grace - Sally, WEBBER; Success, SHEPHERD; John, CROCKER; Dart, C. DAVIS; Christopher (wreck), MULCAHY; Fair Cambrian, McCARTHY; Good Intent, DAW. Carbonear - Philantrophy, NICHOLL; Friends, F. McCARTHY; Sir Howard Douglas, DWYER; Industry, J. BRANSFIELD; Caroline, ASH; Cod Fish, COLE; Ranger, BARRETT; Susan, MORAN; Joseph, TAYLOR; Ambrose, SOPER, Success, HOWELL; Farryland Packet, LYNCH; Maria, S. PYNN; Neptune, TAYLOR; Venus, PENNY; Wanderer, POWER; Eagle, TAYLOR; Mary, [captain not given]. Accounts have been received of the loss of the following vessels - Fanny, Maurice CUMMINGS, St. John's; Lady Margaret, PICCOT, St. John's; Brothers, CHAFE, St. John's; Visiter, T. BECK, St. John's; Sally, HUNTER & Co., St. John's; Brothers, J. PURCELL, St. John's; Favorite, BULLEY, JOB & CROSS, Grates Cove; Carolina, John GUSHUE, Bacon Cove; Experiment, SHEEHAN, Brigus; Shamrock, Stephen JOHNSTON, Northern Bay; Mayflower, Patrick A'HEARN, Bryants Cove.

The Star and Conception Bay Journal

Wednesday,
July 19, 1837
Deserted from the service of the subscriber on the 15th day of November last, MICHAEL COADY, an apprentice (bund ? by the Supreme Court), about 5'7" high, black hair, full eyes and pimply in the face, a native of St. John's. This is to caution all persons from harboring or employing the said deserter, as they will be prosecuted to the utmost rigor of the law. James Goughlan, Bryant's Cove.

Weekly Herald and Conception-Bay General Advertiser

23 Jul 1845 Birth At Bryant’s Cove on 10th inst, Mrs. HIERLIHY, a daughter

9 Jan 1850 Died On 1st inst., age 61yrs. Mary, wife of James COUGHLIN, Bryant's Cove

29 Oct 1851 Died

At Bryant's Cove, on 25th inst, age 68, Mr. William A'HEARN.

14 Jan 1852 Died At Bryant’s Cove, Dec 31st, age 6, Henrietta Cornelia, dau of Mr.G.W.R. HURLIHY of that place.

22 Dec 1852 Married Sunday last, by Rev Sprague, Mr. Henry TAYLOR, S.S., to Miss Mary Ann ROBINSON of Bryant's Cove.

2 Feb 1853 Died On 20th ult at Bryant’s Cove, age 96, Mrs. YETMAN

16 Mar 1853 Died At Bryant’s Cove on 11th inst, age 87, Mrs. NEIL, wife of Mr. George Neil

11 May 1853 Died At Bryant’s Cove on 28th ult, Mr. Lawrence HAYSE, age 91.

Conception-Bay Man

12 Nov 1856 Died On the 30th ult., on her passage from the Labrador, Mary Ann, third daughter of the late Mr. John HEARN, of Brine's Cove.

Morgan

"The oral history of the MORGAN family in Port de Grave states that George MORGAN, was a bosun on a naval ship who defected to settle in Port de Grave in 1715. He was a former resident of Wales. A direct descendant is Dr. Moses Morgan, who was the third president of Memorial University. His grandfather was Jacob MORGAN who moved there to Bryants Cove, after becoming a ship's captain. Both Moses and his brother Herbert became Newfoundland Rhodes Scholars. Herbert became a justice in the Newfoundland Supreme Court of Appeal.

Brigade In The News

Upper Island Cove, NF - The Upper Island Cove Volunteer Fire Department responded to the single vehicle accident in Bryant's Cove, November 22/ 2000. The call for assistance came into the dispatch at 6:50 p. m. A report of a ½ tone Ford pickup having left the road, over turned and landed on its roof with two people trapped inside was given. More...
Bell Island Community Policing Newsletter
"Community Policing - Everyone’s Business"
COURT NEWS
by Cst. Scott Stephenson
A 60 year-old Bryant's Cove man formerly from Bell Island was sentenced to 3 years in Federal Institution after being found guilty in Supreme Court. The man was charged with sex related incidents involving young boys which took place on Bell Island back in the late 70's early 80's.

Denominations of Upper Island Cove
The Anglican parish of Upper Island Cove is the third largest in Newfoundland and possibly among the largest in Eastern Canada. The minister stationed in Upper Island Cove also serves churches in Bryant's Cove and Bishop's Cove. The foundation for the present Anglican Church in Upper Island Cove was laid on June 17th, 1890. The first church was constructed in 1815 and replaced by the present structure.

Harbour Grace Regatta

In the Regatta held July 26th, 1898, three boats were to contest, the Edith, Myrtle, and the Hettie. Only two of these boats were allowed to contest. The Hettie was to be rowed but owing a ruling by the committee that no crews were to be taken outside Harbour Grace in the Tradesmen race, this boat was withdrawn. The best time of the day was recorded in the Fishermen Race by a Bryant's Cove crew against the Island Men with a time of 10:45. In the dory race the R. Grant won the three regular races again the Merrimac and Grab All. Harvey Pike in the Merrimac won a silver watch for a single-handed dory race.

1955 Harbour Grace Regatta - Inter-town Race
Charles Parsons, Ronald Stone, Gordon Stone, Raymond Gosse, Eugene Pike (Coxswain)

Livestock
There are five permits to operate pastures on crown lands, all of which are run by community groups. These are located in Western Bay, Salmon Cove (Carbonear), Bryant's Cove, Upper Island Cove, and Victoria. In addition, there are three private pastures.

Newfoundland Fishery Regulations (SOR/78-443)

Upper Island Cove and Bryant's Cove Area

83. "Upper Island Cove and Bryant's Cove Area" means the waters of the Province adjacent to that part of the coast in the vicinity of Upper Island Cove and Bryant's Cove in the district of Harbour Grace between Sailing Point on the south and Feather Point on the north, including both points.