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Pass It On, An Inspirational Poem ~ 1913

happy girls in the US Virgin Islands, Danish West Indies, Dansk Vestindien

Here’s a little poem to brighten your day, found in theย Danish newspapers. ๐Ÿ—ž Pass It On by Rev. Henry Burton Have you had a kindness shown?ย  Pass it onย  T’was not given for thee alone.ย  Pass it onย  Let it travel down the years, Let it wipe anotherโ€™s tears, Till in heaven, the deed appearsโ€”ย  […]

133 Acres of Paraquita Bay Estate for Sale ~ 1914

paraquita bay, Tortola BVI

Paraquita Bay Estate 1914 Paraquita Bay is located south of Maya Cove on the eastern end of Tortola. It features one of the largest natural harbors in the British Virgin Islands where many of the vessels sought refuge before Hurricane Irma. In 1914, over one hundred and thirty acres of Paraquita Bay was offered at […]

The Road Town Post Office, One of Five in the British Virgin Islands ~ 1906

Tortola post office, British Virgin Islands

The Road Town Post Office  

Fresh Yellow Limes Available in Tortola ~ 1908

The Lime tree industry in Tortola, British Virgin Islands-2

The Lime Industry in Tortola Here’s an interesting notice found in the archives of the Royal Danish Library about the lime industry in Tortola and how much was paid for them.ย ย  Mr. Fishlock, the Agriculturist on the island said it was already clearly demonstrated that limes would grow well in Tortola and he felt sure […]

The Last Will of James Thornton of Tortola Found ~ 1807

Last Will and Testament of James Thornton The online auction site, eBay offers an array of interesting historical memorabilia and sometimes rare documents relating to the British Virgin Islands can be found. Below is the last testament of one, James Thronton of Tortola.ย  It is available for purchase for $300.00 for those interested with this […]

How Onions Were Cultivated in Tortola ~ 1915

The Onion INdustry in the British Virgin Islands

The Onion Industry in Tortola

Free Cotton Seeds To Planters in Tortola ~ 1908

Tortola, 1908, Planting cotton,

Free Cotton Seeds

22 Wesleyan Methodist Preachers in the British Virgin Islands Named ~ 1911

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List of 22 Methodist Preachers Methodist Preachers ~ 1915

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