Jan 1807: A small group of clergymen, hearing of this new Colony, sail into Victoria Bay to spread their gospel. They are welcomed by Governor Harrington and establish a church (St Vincent's) and a small community on the outskirts of the settlement of Victoria, along the Victoria-Peyton road. The Victoria and Peyton communities quickly embrace the new religion, and the Church receives substantial community donations.

 

Apr 1807: With pockets full of gold, the Church, wishing to expand its presence in the new Colony, sends missionaries to the South to spread the gospel to the towns of Windsor and Hudson.

 

Jul 1807: New churches are constructed at Windsor (St John's) and Hudson (St Michael's), and a church school is established at Windsor - the first school in the Colony.

                    

 

Dec 1807: After being banished from the colony over 6 years ago, to everyone's surprise, the Edwards return to Windsor - this time in a much more seaworthy boat. Their claim to Edward Island is recognised by Governor Harrington and, after hearing of the fertile soil and white sandy beaches, several settlers return with them back to the island and a small community grows. A port is also constructed on the West side of the island.

 

Feb 1808: A new un-named ship of 80 settlers arrives in the Colony. Without wanting to pay taxes to the authorities, they study the maps to avoid the existing settlements and anchor just North of Windsor in a hidden inlet. The small farming and fishing village of Sutton Bay is established. The settlers construct a small port with local hardwood timber to dock their ship.