Inscription details Inscription ID:1015 Brief Description:Plaque for first English-speaking settler, Miramichi NB Canada Type:Plaque Detail:Bilingual plaque by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada Inscription:WILLIAM DAVIDSON 1740-1790 Born in Banffshire, Scotland, Davidson was the first English-speaking settler in Miramichi. As a pioneer in the fishing, masting, lumbering and ship-building industries, and in foreigh trade from this region, he exemplifies the best tradition of the early developers of the New Brunswick economy. He died in Miramichi. Place:Queen Elizabeth Park, Newcastle Blvd, Miramichi County:New Brunswick Country:Canada Date:1740-1790 Contributor:Marilyn Astle Photo(s):DavidsonCA_090224.jpg Names:View all names on inscription Do another search