Gagetown, New Brunswick
Encyclopedia
Gagetown is a Canadian
village in Queens County
, New Brunswick
. It is situated on the west bank of the Saint John River and is the county's shire town.
(1758–59). During the Expulsion of the Acadians many of them had fled from various parts of the Maritimes to villages along the St. John River. The St. John River Campaign occurred during the French and Indian War
when Colonel Robert Monckton
led a force of 1150 British soldiers to destroy the Acadian settlements on the banks of the St. John River until they reached the largest village of Ste Anne’s Point (present day Fredericton, New Brunswick
) in February 1759. There were 2000 Acadians on the St. John River, many of whom were refugees trying to escape the Expulsion of the Acadians.
On November 4, 1778, British Officer, Monckton entered the nearly vacant village and the Rangers chased down and scalped Acadians. They burned 50 buildings, crops and killed the animals.
The name of the village is derived from British General Sir Thomas Gage
. Major General Thomas Gage was granted a large tract of land in central New Brunswick in appreciation of his service to the British Empire in the Seven Years' War
; this land comprises modern day Gagetown.
The village is the birthplace of Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley
, a Father of Confederation.
training centre, CFB Gagetown
, takes its name from the village, although its headquarters are in Oromocto
. Despite sharing the name, the village of Gagetown has no direct access to the base and its massive training area.
The Gagetown Ferry
, a free cable ferry
, crosses the Saint John River to Lower Jemseg on the east bank.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
village in Queens County
Queens County, New Brunswick
Queens County is located in central New Brunswick, Canada.-Geography:The county's geography is dominated by the Saint John River and Grand Lake. Coal mining is a major industry in the Minto area. Forestry and mixed farming dominate the rest of the county...
, New Brunswick
New Brunswick
New Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
. It is situated on the west bank of the Saint John River and is the county's shire town.
Acadians
Gagetown was originally named Grimrose by the Acadians and Maliseet, who lived here prior to the Expulsion of the Acadians. The Raid on Grimrose occurred during the St. John River CampaignSt. John River Campaign
The St. John River Campaign occurred during the French and Indian War when Colonel Robert Monckton led a force of 1150 British soldiers to destroy the Acadian settlements along the banks of the Saint John River until they reached the largest village of Sainte-Anne des Pays-Bas in February 1759...
(1758–59). During the Expulsion of the Acadians many of them had fled from various parts of the Maritimes to villages along the St. John River. The St. John River Campaign occurred during the French and Indian War
French and Indian War
The French and Indian War is the common American name for the war between Great Britain and France in North America from 1754 to 1763. In 1756, the war erupted into the world-wide conflict known as the Seven Years' War and thus came to be regarded as the North American theater of that war...
when Colonel Robert Monckton
Robert Monckton
Robert Monckton was an officer of the British army and a colonial administrator in British North America. He had a distinguished military and political career, being second in command to General Wolfe at the battle of Quebec and subsequently being the Governor of New York State...
led a force of 1150 British soldiers to destroy the Acadian settlements on the banks of the St. John River until they reached the largest village of Ste Anne’s Point (present day Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton, New Brunswick
Fredericton is the capital of the Canadian province of New Brunswick, by virtue of the provincial parliament which sits there. An important cultural, artistic, and educational centre for the province, Fredericton is home to two universities and cultural institutions such as the Beaverbrook Art...
) in February 1759. There were 2000 Acadians on the St. John River, many of whom were refugees trying to escape the Expulsion of the Acadians.
On November 4, 1778, British Officer, Monckton entered the nearly vacant village and the Rangers chased down and scalped Acadians. They burned 50 buildings, crops and killed the animals.
The name of the village is derived from British General Sir Thomas Gage
Thomas Gage
Thomas Gage was a British general, best known for his many years of service in North America, including his role as military commander in the early days of the American War of Independence....
. Major General Thomas Gage was granted a large tract of land in central New Brunswick in appreciation of his service to the British Empire in the Seven Years' War
Seven Years' War
The Seven Years' War was a global military war between 1756 and 1763, involving most of the great powers of the time and affecting Europe, North America, Central America, the West African coast, India, and the Philippines...
; this land comprises modern day Gagetown.
Loyalists
It is a historic Loyalist community that served as a stop for river boats during the 1800s and early 1900s.The village is the birthplace of Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley
Samuel Leonard Tilley
Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, PC, KCMG was a Canadian politician and one of the Fathers of Confederation. Tilley was descended from United Empire Loyalists on both sides of his family...
, a Father of Confederation.
Today
The nearby armyCanadian Forces Land Force Command
The Canadian Army , previously called Land Force Command, is responsible for army operations within the Canadian Forces. The current size of the Army is 19,500 regular soldiers and 16,000 reserve soldiers, for a total of around 35,500 soldiers...
training centre, CFB Gagetown
CFB Gagetown
Canadian Forces Base Gagetown, referred to as CFB Gagetown is a large Canadian Forces Base located in southwestern New Brunswick.- Construction of the base :...
, takes its name from the village, although its headquarters are in Oromocto
Oromocto, New Brunswick
Oromocto is a Canadian town in Sunbury County, New Brunswick.The town is located on the west bank of the St. John River at the mouth of the Oromocto River, approximately 20 kilometres southeast of Fredericton...
. Despite sharing the name, the village of Gagetown has no direct access to the base and its massive training area.
The Gagetown Ferry
Gagetown Ferry
The Gagetown Ferry is a cable ferry in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The ferry crosses the Saint John River, linking Gagetown on the west bank with Lower Jemseg on the east bank....
, a free cable ferry
Cable ferry
A cable ferry is guided and in many cases propelled across a river or other larger body of water by cables connected to both shores. They are also called chain ferries, floating bridges, or punts....
, crosses the Saint John River to Lower Jemseg on the east bank.