"Who Will Be The Heir of this Newfoundland Hermit?"

"Who Will Be The Heir of this Newfoundland Hermit?"

Article about Charles H. Danielle and the question of the inheritance of his estate. It describes how Danielle had moved to Newfoundland after a life of acting, teaching dance, and costuming in Brooklyn, New York. Danielle’s first house burnt down during the great fire. He relocated nine miles out of St. John’s and built the Octagon Castle, but without any children, he had no clear heir to inherit the castle and his wealth after his death. Danielle mentioned wanting to adopt an American boy to leave everything to upon his passing.

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Memorial University of Newfoundland Archives and Special Collections, Coll 164 3.01

Memorial University of Newfoundland Digital Archives Initiative and Archives and Special Collections

1902

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English

Newspaper Article