This project describes the
life and achievements of Amos
“King” Seaman, a merchant,
landowner, businessman, and
philanthropist who lived in
Minudie, Nova Scotia, from
1796 until 1864, and became
one of Canada’s wealthiest
men in his time.
We describe life in this
| once bustling rural community
from the 1850s to 1950s,
depicting local industries
including farming, fishing,
grindstone quarries and
lumber mills, as well as the
one-room school, church and
social events. Audio
interviews with past
residents of Minudie, sharing
| their memories of growing up
and going to school in this
village, complement the black-
and-white photos and
documents from the Amos
Seaman School Museum
collection, and items from
the Seaman family. Extracts
from the diaries of both Amos
Seaman (1840-1864) and his
| second eldest son, Gilbert
(1875-1885), add a little
flavor with their unique
stories, and paint a
realistic picture of life
during this time period.
Amos Seaman made a major
impact on this now sleepy
little village, but his
legacy of compassion and
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