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Prince Edward Island Tourism Region : Points East Coastal Drive
Description From Owner:
- One of Murray Islands in Murray Harbour. Acquired by William and Francis Herring c1847 when the Indians did not pay taxes on it and other Murray Islands.
- Their father, William Herring, came from Cornwall, England, 1828. Douglas 1925 has Herring and also says it is known as Reynolds Island, which is the next island north.
- More recently, Herring and Thomas Islands, which are linked by a sand bar, were owned by Lt.-Col. Patrick Wootton of Stratford, PEI.
- He operated youth camps on the islands and deeded Thomas Island to the Prince Edward Island Nature Trust.
- With permission from 'Prince Edward Island Place Names' David E. Scott 2011
Address of this page: http://pei.ruralroutes.com/HerringIsland
