Peter Meyler(@MeylerPeter) 's Twitter Profile Photo

one of 's first settlers, born in Bundu , likely a Fulani. He died ca. 1837 at 93 years old. Legacy as a wise community leader & . Listen to song part of his heritage. youtube.com/watch?v=At6_yc…

#RichardPierpoint one of #Ontario's first settlers, born in Bundu #Senegal, likely a Fulani. He died ca. 1837 at 93 years old. Legacy as a wise community leader & #griot. #NiagaraHistory #CentreWellington Listen to #BaabaMaal song part of his heritage. youtube.com/watch?v=At6_yc…
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Rosemary Sadlier OOnt(@RosemarySadlier) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Richard Pierpoint was a Black Loyalist who founded The Colored Corps (War of 1812) and later the Pierpoint Settlement which later became the town of Fergus. I am proud to have nominated Pierpoint for recognition and to have unveiled the plaque in his honour.

Richard Pierpoint was a Black Loyalist who founded The Colored Corps (War of 1812) and later the Pierpoint Settlement which later became the town of Fergus.  I am proud to have nominated Pierpoint for recognition and to have unveiled the plaque in his honour. #RichardPierpoint
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CanadianEncyclopedia(@CdnEncyclopedia) 's Twitter Profile Photo

was enslaved as a teen, fought for freedom in 2 wars & built a Black community amid prejudice thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/ric…

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100.1FM The Ranch(@100fmtheranch) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A plaque honouirng Richard Pierpoint has been unveiled which will be placed at the Pierpoint Fly Fishing Nature Reserve in Fergus.

FULL STORY: theranch100.com/plaque-unveile…

A plaque honouirng Richard Pierpoint has been unveiled which will be placed at the Pierpoint Fly Fishing Nature Reserve in Fergus. #Fergus #RichardPierpoint 

FULL STORY: theranch100.com/plaque-unveile…
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