Legislation by Concept: Religion, Property Law

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Title Chapter Date Passed Legislative Summary Source Document
An Act to authorize the Trustees of Saint Andrews Church, Chatham, to sell, remove, or otherwise dispose of, the building of the old Saint Andrews Church, in the Town of Chatham. Passed 17th June 1867. 30 Victoria – Chapter 86 1867 This Act empowers the Trustees of the Saint Andrews Church to manage the building and funds from its sale. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1867. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1867.
An Act to incorporate certain Societies of persons called and known by the name of Disciples of Christ, or Christians, in the City of Saint John, and elsewhere. Passed 17th June 1867. 30 Victoria – Chapter 76 1867 This Act details the incorporation of Christian Societies, including appointing Trustees and absorbing properties. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1867. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1867.
An Act relating to Church Lands in the Parish of Shediac. Passed 9th July, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 30 (Session 2) 1866 This Act authorizes the Church leaders to borrow eight hundred dollars to pay off the debt from erecting a church building. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act to authorize the Trustees of Saint Andrews Church, in the City of Saint John, to sell certain Lands in the Parish of Salisbury. Passed 16th April, 1866. 29 Victoria – Chapter 19 (Session 1) 1866 This Act authorizes the Saint Andrews Church Trustees to sell parish lands to devote funds to the improvement of said church. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1866. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1866.
An Act to amend an Act to incorporate the Trustees of Saint John's Church, Chatham, in connexion with the Presbyterian Church of Nova Scotia. Passed 8th June, 1865. 28 Victoria – Chapter 50 1865 This act repeals an 1856 for Saint John's Church, Chatham, to be incorporated in connection with the Presbyterian Church of Nova Scotia and restores local autonomy. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1865. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1865.
An Act to authorize the Roman Catholic Bishop of Chatham to sell and dispose of a Lot of Land in Richibucto, in the County of Kent. Passed 13th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 54 1864 This Act empowers the Bishop of Chatham to sell land and invest the profits. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to amend the Act to incorporate certain Bodies connected with the Free Baptist Church in New Brunswick. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 29 1864 This Act empowers the Baptist church in New Brunswick to hold and convey real estate. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to enable the Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry of Christ Church, in the Parish of Woodstock, to convey certain Lands in the County of York. Passed 11th April, 1864. 27 Victoria – Chapter 28 1864 This Act empowers the Christ Church officials to control lands and their conveyance. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1864. Fredericton: G. E. Fenety, 1864.
An Act to authorize the Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry of Trinity Church, in the Parish of Saint John, in the City of Saint John, to sell part of their Real Estate in the City and County of Saint John. Passed 20th April, 1863. 26 Victoria – Chapter 32 1863 This act allows for Saint John's Trinity Church to sell a piece of property to reduce their debt. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New-Brunswick passed in the year 1863. Fredericton, NB: G. E. Fenety, Printer to the Queen’s Most Excellent Majesty, 1863.
An Act to Enable the Saint John’s Association in Aid of the Colonial and Continental Church Society to hold Certain Lands in Perpetuity. (Passed 25th March, 1863.) 26 Victoria Chapter 16 1863 This act allows the Colonial and Continental Church society to hold the lands it is currently leasing under perpetual trust, in order to enable the church to rebuild its crumbling buildings. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to incorporate the Roman Catholic Bishop of Chatham. Passed 23rd April 1862. 25 Victoria – Chapter 76 1862 This Act incorporates the Roman Catholic Bishop of Chatham, detailing their powers, rights and responsibilities. "Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1862. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1862."
An Act to incorporate the Roman Catholic Bishop of Saint John. Passed 23rd April 1862. 25 Victoria – Chapter 75 1862 This Act incorporates the Roman Catholic Bishop of Saint John, detailing their powers, rights, and responsibilities. "Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1862. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1862."
An Act to authorize the Trustees of Saint Andrews Church, Chatham, in connexion with the Church of Scotland, to sell and dispose of certain real estate in the County of Northumberland, devised in Trust by the last Will of William Kirkpatrick, deceased, and to reinvest the proceeds for the purposes in such Will mentioned. Passed 23rd April 1862. 25 Victoria – Chapter 45 1862 This Act authorizes the Saint Andrews Church to sell lands left to them by William Kirkpatrick and reinvest the profits into securities. "Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1862. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1862."
An Act to Incorporate the St. John’s Association in aid of the Colonial and Continental Church Society. (Passed 27th March, 1862.) 25 Victoria Chapter 11 1862 This act incorporates the St. John's Association in aid of the Colonial and Continental Church Society, under the named individuals, and legislates the rules under which the association is to be governed. Early Canadiana Online
An Act to authorize and empower the Trustees of Saint James’ Church, Newcastle, in connexion with the Church of Scotland, to sell and dispose of certain Real and Leasehold Lands and premises in the County of Northumberland, devised to them in trust by the last Will of John Harkins, deceased, and to reinvest the proceeds for the purposes in such Will mentioned. Passed 12th April 1861. 24 Victoria Chapter 43 1861 This Act authorizes the church officials of Saint James Church to sell lands and reinvest the profits into purchasing land for building a school. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1861. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1861.
An Act to enable the Rector, Church Wardens and Vestry of the Parish of Shediac, to sell and dispose of a certain parcel of the Church Land. Passed 12th April 1861. 24 Victoria Chapter 42 1861 This Act empower the church officials to sell land and reinvest the profits. Acts of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1861. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1861.
An Act to incorporate the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of New Brunswick in connexion with the Church of Scotland. Passed 9th April 1860. 23 Victoria Chapter 76 1860 This Act incorporates the Presbyterian Church of New Brunswick, detailing the appointment of officers and conduct of the corporation. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1860. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1860.
An Act to authorize the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of New Brunswick to sell and dispose of certain Lands in the County of Victoria. Passed 9th April 1860. 23 Victoria Chapter 69 1860 This Act authorizes the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation to sell lands and reinvest the funds into support of the church. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1860. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1860.
An Act to authorize the Trustees of Saint Andrew’s Church, in the City of Saint John, to sell a Lot of Land in the Parish of Simonds. Passed 13th April 1859. 22 Victoria Chapter 57 1859 This Act authorizes the Saint Andrew's Church to sell lands and reinvest the profits into the support of the church. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1859. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1859.
An Act to authorize the Rector, Church Wardens, and Vestry of Saint Paul’s Church, in the Parish of Grand Manan, to sell a certain part of the Glebe Land in said Parish, and invest the proceeds in other lands. Passed 13th April 1859. 22 Victoria Chapter 56 1859 This Act authorizes Saint Paul's Church to sell lands and invest the profits into the support of the church. Acts of the General Assembly of Her Majesty's Province of New Brunswick passed in the year 1859. Fredericton: John Simpson, 1859.