Black Residents of Hastings County in 1881

In honour of Black History Month, we are taking a closer look at stories of the residents of Hastings County who were recorded as being of African origin in the Canadian census of 1881. We have identified 13 families across the region and you can find out more about them by clicking on their names below. This project is a work in progress: if you have more information about any of the individuals featured here, please let us know and we will add it.