Talk:Hopewell Parish, New Brunswick

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links to Pennsylvania

I just refined wikilink in the article to link to Hopewell, Chester County, Pennsylvania as the probable origin of early settlers (around 1765 when this was founded). Chester County is near the eastern seaboard and has many historic sites. I reason that the Hopewell intended is not either of Hopewell, Bedford County, Pennsylvania or Hopewell, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania because they are further west and were not settled yet. --do ncr am 01:12, 24 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hellow Doncram< It is more likely that the choice of the name is a result of the settlement proponents, not the original settlers themselves. From what I've come to understand from scholarly articles and biographies, the Hopewell name choice relates to the proprietors, (Adam Hoops and Co.), who where of Swiss and German descent.--Placeographer77 (talk) 12:59, 16 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Need for new entry for Hopewell Township?

Consider, since this page aims to discuss the Parish (as sort of a vestigal vessel for current organizational units), that a separate entry on its origns, the Hopewell Township, would be appropriate. It is certainly of interest to the topic however does little to develop the Parish in its current context. In terms of governemtn and local representation, a discussion of the colonial government's approach to representation in the assembly, as well as local authority might also be of value.