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1832-1900, predominant 1874-1878 (Creation)
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- Uniacke, James Boyle, 1840-1901
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34 cm of textual records
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James Boyle Uniacke, one of six children of Premier James Boyle Uniacke and Rosina Jane (Black), was born at Halifax on 23 March 1840. He was ordained as deacon by Bishop Hibbert Binney on 20 December 1863 in St. George's Church, Halifax and later served as rector of St. George's Parish, 1870-1881, in succession to his uncle, Rev. Robert Fitzgerald Uniacke. He married his first wife Sarah Rachel Wilkins, daughter of Judge Lewis Morris Wilkins, on 19 September 1865. Sarah died following the birth of their daughter Sadie in 1866. On 9 July 1874, Uniacke married Mary Alma Merkel, daughter of banker James W. and Elizabeth Merkel. They had seven children: James Boyle (died in childhood) Francklin Fitzgerald, James Boyle, Mary Geraldine, Helena Elizabeth, Mildred Alice, and Victoria Helena. Rev. Uniacke inherited the family estate, Mount Uniacke, ca. 1880s and died there on 25 February 1901.
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Consists of sermons, correspondence, and other records relating to Rev. James Boyle Uniacke. Most sermons contain the date(s) and church location(s), and others indicate the occasion, such as an individual's funeral. Correspondence includes letters received by Uniacke from family members, including his uncle William Black and siblings Florence and Norman Fitzgerald Uniacke; from fellow clergymen such as James J. Hill; and also from parishioners, friends, and acquaintances. Letters discuss personal and family news and parish matters. Also includes a small number of his outgoing letters, mainly written to the bishop of Nova Scotia, as well as several letters addressed to his wife Mary. Also contains personal accounts, legal documents, certificates, copies of articles and newspaper clippings, receipts and financial statements, relating to St. George's and St. Mark's Church and St. Mark's school house, Halifax; Mount Uniacke estate; the estate of James W. Merkel; and the Diocesan Church Society.
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Documents relating to Rev. James Boyle Uniacke Jr. found among the records of his father, James Boyle Uniacke (MG 1 volume 1490), and son, F.F. Uniacke (MG 1 volume 1497) were transferred by the archivist.
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Image: Mount Uniacke