Inscription details Inscription ID:1025 Brief Description:Board & bust, Annapolis Royal NS Canada Type:Board Detail:Bilingual board recognizes early Black businesswoman & her family. Bust recognizes her descendant. Inscription:Rose Fortune is a uniquely intriguing figure in Nova Scotian history. An independent businesswoman of African descent….She is regarded as an ancestor of Annapolis Royal's Lewis family. James, a man of legendary strength, operated 'James Lewis & Son' (originally with brother Oscar, before he left for the railroad)....In 1984 grand-daughter Dr. Daurene Lewis became the first Black female mayor in North America when she was elected mayor of Annapolis Royal....[See photo for more detail.] Place:Annapolis Royal County:Nova Scotia Country:Canada Date:1774-1984 Contributor:Marilyn Astle Photo(s):FortuneCA1_130224.jpgFortuneCA2_130224.jpg Names:View all names on inscription Do another search