Large photo album page 43: Shingwauk student group photographs

The first photograph is of Nancy Henry, Alice, and Mary-Ann

Nancy Henry was from Walpole Island and was sponsored by St. George's Sunday School in Kingston, Ontario.

The second photograph on this page is of David Nagwegahbowh, Jacob Erskine, and Benjamine Pine.

David Nahwegahbowh (Obahwegahtowh, STAND IN THE MIDDLE) was from Shequiandah, Manitoulin Island. He belonged to the Ojibway tribe and the Church of England. David arrived at Shingwauk on October 6, 1874. He was trained as a bootmaker. He was known for being quiet and persevering. Over three years, David made fair progress in his studies. On June 2, 1877, David left Shingwauk and did not return after the summer holidays. He married Sophia Esquimaux on October 27, 1880. David was student no. 10.

Jacob Erskine arrived at Shingwauk from Garden River, Ontario on November 1, 1874. He was the son of Susan Erskine and belonged to the Ojibway tribe and the Church of England. After one year, in June of 1875, Jacob was taken away from school by his mother and began working as a labourer in 1877. Jacob had two, possibly three, children. Jacob was student no. 15.

Benjamin Pine (Menesenoons, LITTLE WARRIOR) was born to George and Eliza Pine of Garden River September 9th, 1866. He arrived at Shingwauk on November 1, 1874. The Pine family belonged to the Ojibway tribe and the Church of England. Benjamin trained at Shingwauk to become a teacher. In 1881, he commenced learning Algebra and Euclid. Benjamin ran away from the school once but made his way back. In 1877 he visited P.E.I., N.B. and N.S. with E.F. Wilson. Benjamin spent eight and a half years at Shingwauk, leaving in June 1883. Benjamin taught school at Kettle Point but unfortunately did not succeed. After leaving Kettle Point, he returned to Garden River and was living at home. It was noted in the school records that Benjamin was a very good character. Benjamin was student no. 16.