Antigonish - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Carter Family Reunion -1923

frow2554 — 26 Feb 2008 10:47:17 GMT

Hi everyone,

This goes out to all the Antigonish Carters:
I found a picture of the 1923 Carter Family reunion in Antigonish. Hannah Carter (neé MacFarlane) and James Carter are there. Tell me if you recognize anyone!

Don Gillis

seamas1930 — 10 Aug 2008 10:05:47 GMT

Don was a well liked sportscaster in the Boston area for many year. His son followed him into the profession. I am seeking his Antigonish connections. My relatives who descended from Angus Mhor Gillis, used to say he was related. Any specific connections..

MacDonald / McDonald / Kehoe / Koch

colleend47 — 7 Nov 2002 9:15:47 GMT

I am interested in any information on any Kehoe / Keho or variant spelling as well as any Koch or variant spellings, from anywhere in Nova Scotia.

The Nova Scotia 1891 Census Harbour au Bouche
(Havre Bouche)
lists my grandfather's family as such.

McDonald, Duncan age 39 Fisherman
Elizabeth age 31 Wife
James age 15 Son
Mary E. age 12 Dau.
Daniel age 9 Son
Catherine J. age 8 Dau.
Angus age 5 Son
Elizabeth M. age 2 Dau.
Vencient age 1.12 Son

Note: Duncan was the son of Angus and his mother's name
could quite possibly have been Emma Koch

Duncan's wife Elizabeth's maiden name was Kehoe
or variant spelling Keho / Keogh ?

Their last child listed on the 1891 census, was my
grandfather. I believe that Vencient was simply a
misspelling for he went by the name Vincent.

Vincents age at the time of this census is recorded as 1.12
He was born April 1, 1891 so I assume that the 1.12 is months and days. Vincent was baptised at Saint Anne's Catholic Parish, Havre Bouche.

The census shows the McDonald spelling but my folks actually spelled it MacDonald.

If anyone shares a common link with regard to anybody listed above, I'd certainly love to hear from you. Thankyou so much.

John McNeill

menright21 — 20 Jul 2008 2:50:18 GMT

I will have to get my information out tomorrow and look into it and let you know.

John McNeil

menright21 — 21 Jul 2008 6:17:43 GMT

Do you have any information on Catherine Roach McNeil's father Nicholas Roach / Roche and his wife Mary - the information I have is that he (Nicholas) was from Newfoundland but I think he was really from Ireland and that he had a short stay in Newfoundland I have his birthday as 1822 Died March 25, 1893 Antigonish he was a harness maker I am not sure if that is right his wife Mary was from Ireland her birth date was 1826 died May 16 1902
I have no Idea what part of Ireland she came from

Mat(t)hew McNeil, Carpenter, in Briley Brook 1911

penysmom — 5 Jul 2007 4:34:11 GMT

Information needed on Matthew and Mary (McVarish) McNeil. They are in the 1911 census for Antigonish with three of their sons. Matthew and Mary emigrated to the USA in 1873, and had at least seven children while in Massachusetts. In 1904 they moved back to NS. US census for 1900 says Mary gave birth to 11 children, 8 still living in 1900.
Matthew born 1844 or 1846 in NS. Mary born 1855 in NS or PEI.

Allan The Ridge MacDonald

frow2554 — 1 Feb 2008 4:57:38 GMT

Hello,

I'm not sure if anyone else is interested in the "Ridge" Macdonalds, but I am going to see my Uncle Billy (William Murdock MacDonald) soon, and he knows quite a bit about the family. His dad was Dan The Ridge MacDonald, a violinist, grandson of Allan the Ridge MacDonald.
Does anyone have any specific questions you'd like me to ask him? He is familiar with the Boston Chisholm family and the Paddy Ban MacFarlanes and Carters, all of Antigonish County.

Good luck researching!

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Eadie/Crockett - St. James/St. Pauls' Cemetery, Antigonish

Scrapcat2 — 23 Mar 2008 8:56:24 GMT

I'm trying to find the location for the St. James/St. Paul's Cemetery in Antiogonish. One online database shows this cemetery as the resting place of my ancestors, James Eadie, b. 1835, d. 1899 and wife Janet (Crocket) Crockett, b. 1836, d. 1925.

I'm going to visit the area this summer and would like to visit their graves. I've tried to find the location online, but have had no success.

Thank you,

Carol Kennedy

William A. Henry

bwhenry — 16 Mar 2008 3:44:59 GMT

Thanks to all who have submitted info on William Alexander Henry but unfortunately, this does not appear to be an Ancestor of mine. Family folklore has this W.A as my ggg grandfathers brother but my ggg gf Robert/Simon was born in Ireland in abt. 1790, was married to Lady Mary Ann Graham and came to Canada in 1838 according to census records. In tow were children James b. 1824, Robert b. 1826, Simon b. 1827, Johnston b. 1832, William abt 1836 and born in Canada was Charles in 1840. My ggg gf apparently had brothers James, William A., and Patrick who later moved to Huron Co. ON. Any info or leads greatly appreciated.

William Alexander Henry

bwhenry — 10 Mar 2008 1:44:15 GMT

William A. Henry was a father of Confederation. Born in Ireland in about 1800, he came to Canada in about 1838. He came from Antigonish, I believe. Any info please.

John and Mary (nee Walsh) Whalen/Whelan - one more TRY!

GeorgiaWh — 3 Feb 2008 3:12:18 GMT

Seeking for the above parent of Patrick Whalen. Patrick may have been born sometime between 1830-1840. His marriage record states that he is from Antognish, NS.

Anyone out there looking for the same elusive family! Good golly, they are so hard to find!

Any help, directions or encouragement is NEEDED.

McMillan

Perry_Daroesman — 3 Apr 2005 7:07:27 GMT

I have been tracing family back, and one root GGGrandfather appears out of Nova Scotia?

I have an Alexander McMillan of Beaver Dam (1849-1930), purportedly issue of a Duncan McMillan (b1813/14) and Mary (- possible Lillian Campbell?) married about 1839 in Nova Scotia, and (2nd Marriage) 1874 to Mary Campbell (!! hence some confusion?). Some evidence Duncan was born “near Locharber Lake”. Duncan apparently moved to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin around 1845. The McMillans tend to be farmers.

Wondering whether this same Duncan is issue of one of the McMillans registered in area of Antigonish – or possibly Halifax? – And which one?

Any assistance / directions / suggestions greatly appreciated.

Perry Daroesman
Canberra, Australia

Donald Stewart b 1821 and wf Janet "Jennie" MacDonald

CCWaters — 19 Jan 2008 3:34:31 GMT

It is said that Donald Stewart was born at sea and became a surgeon, bleeder. Several children of his migrated to Maine where their families live still. The 1881 census finds the family in the Forks of St-Marie, Guysborough, Nova Scotia; the 1901 lists Donald as a boarder in Antigonish District, Eleven Subdistricts, Lochabar, NS

If this post reaches anyone knowledgeable of this family, please post a reply and thank you. Carol

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1881 Canadian Census:
DONALD STEWART M Male Scottish 60 Prince Edward Island Shoemaker C. Presbyterian
JANNET STEWART M Female Scottish 61 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian
DONALD R STEWART Male Scottish 22 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian
MARY E STEWART Female Scottish 20 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian
SAM L S MCKENZIE Male Scottish 3 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian
JANET STEWART Female Scottish 25 Nova Scotia C. Presbyterian

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Source Information:
Census Place Forks of St-Marie, Guysborough, Nova Scotia
Family History Library Film 1375803
NA Film Number C-13167
District 8
Sub-district J
Page Number 32
Household Number 132
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1901 in Antigonish District, Eleven Subdistricts, Lochabar, NS
Name: Donald Stewart
Birth Date: Mar 26 1821
Birthplace: Nova Scotia
Location: Lochaber
Relationship to Head of Household: lodger
Film #: T-6447
Division #: 1
Page #: 3
Entry #: 20
Family #: 25
Immigration: -
Census Year: 1901

John and Sadie Murphy of Crossroads, Antigonish

barrykathleen — 21 Feb 2008 6:12:42 GMT

I am the granddaughter of John and Sadie.........I would like to find any of my family members that are living here in Montreal, CA. I just moved here from my home in Boston ......would you please let me know if anybody knows the Murphy's of Antigonish, NS

Thank you so much for any help

Kathleen Grace Daughter of Violet Ellen Murphy

MacEacherns of Keppoch

Rosalie MacEachern — 8 Sep 2006 1:35:05 GMT

Trying to find info on a John MacEachern, originally from Point of Cape George, who died at Keppoch. His father Donald immigrated in 1786 and John was born in Nova Scotia so likely around 1790s. John had a son Donald born in 1828.
No Casket obit for John so he may have died before 1850s or been in a missing issue. His wife was Kate Gillis of Dunmore, the daughter of Mary MacDonnell and Angus Mor Gillis. She died in 1894, age 94, at the home of her son Donald "Tanner" MacEachern at St. Andrew's.
I have found an obit for Mrs. Angus MacEachern of Keppoch who died in 1862. She was Mary MacDougall, daughter of Archibald of Malignant Brook. Thinking she may have been a daughter-in-law of John and Kate (Gillis) MacEachern. Yet to find obit for Angus.
Looking for info on this family or anyone with info on cemeteries in Keppoch area.
Many thanks.

MacDonald, John & Flora MacDougall

brendas116 — 24 Oct 2007 1:02:46 GMT

Seeking info on the above noted family lines. According to History of Antigonish by Rev Rankin they had the following family:

John Don MacDonald m. Annie Macdonald
Archibald John m Catherine Macneil
Michael R. m Miss Forbes
Margaret m John MacLeon
Kate
Flora
& infant.
Looking for dates as none are in this book. Found marriage record for John & Flora St. Margaret's on Antigonish Site, Is there anyone else searching this family line that can help? Thanks, Brenda

DAVIDSON/MOONEY/SYMNS

enola1850 — 1 Jan 2008 9:14:03 GMT

Am searching for the descendants of William Davidson and
Elizabeth Symns Davidson. This couple married in 1831, in
Ayrshire, Scotland. First child Jennet/Jeanette Davidson
born 1833, also in Ayrshire. Probably by mid 1830's they had moved to Nova Scotia. From 1860-1880 several of the
children can be found living in Lonaconing, Allegany county,Maryland.
Would love to know exactly where they lived while in Nova Scotia. William possibly may have been a coal miner.
Thanks

DAVIDSON/MOONEY/SYMNS

enola1850 — 1 Jan 2008 9:13:35 GMT

Angus Grant, Antigonish, Nova Scotia 1800s

mary1820ca — 6 May 2002 7:43:52 GMT

Angus Grant married Jane Cameron, 1st June, 1818. Any information would be appreciated. With thanks,

Old photos of NS and counties

DennisRyan29 — 24 Jun 2007 10:45:06 GMT

hey many interesting photos of Antigonish pictou counties and other NsLocations available at the following site:

http://www.library.dal.ca/archives/waldren/

regards,

Dennis

Isabella McDonald Chisholm

suehourigan — 7 Dec 2007 7:24:14 GMT

Looking for any information someone might have on Isabella
McDonald who was born in Nova Scotia abt 1806, Married
Donald Chisholm (1800-1869) and had the following children
-- Christina, Flora, Isabel, Duncan, John, Donald, Roderick, Christopher, Alexander and Annie. Believe she died in 1906. Her parents might have been John McDonald
and Flora McKenize.

Thank you for any information you can shre.

George Harris - Antigonish, Nova Scotia - late 1800s/early 1900s

hemahama — 11 Aug 2007 4:03:17 GMT

I am beginning my research on George Harris who lived in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. I do not know where he was born, but he was probably born bef 1880.

I do know he had eight or nine children:

- Kenneth Bruce, Sr b abt 1900-1 in Antigonish, NS, d 1963 in Pinellas Co., FL
- Gerald
- Guy
- Reginald
- Jean
- three or four unknown - one who died at birth, one who was killed in a hunting accident

Thank you,

Heather

heamaha@hotmail.com

MC/MACLELLAN

carajmacdonald — 22 Nov 2007 8:42:00 GMT

I am searching for information on Lauchlin McLellan DOB unknown m. Catherine (surname unknown) b. 1807.

1861 census shows a Catherine McLellan living alone with 3 boys and 2 girls.

1881 census shows Catherine (widowed) living with her son DONALD his wife EMELIA (Jane)nee BAXTER in Antigonish.

Donald was born in Arisaig.

Catherine "may" have also gone by Mary.

Catherie and Lauchlin "may" have had a daughter named Henrietta.

If any of this sounds familiar please drop me a line!

Thanks!

Cara

family

Lorraine Harvey — 1 Nov 2002 11:34:12 GMT

I am looking for any info.on ISAAC BENOIT (BENNETT) his
son BENJAMIN and BEN'S son ALEXANDER,Isaac was born
1802 in Cape Breton he married Felicite Longuepee on Feb.30 1826 he died July 31 1832 ALEXANDERwas born
april 1858. THANKS IN ADVANCE.

Martin MacDonald of Knoydart

petermacdonald5417 — 16 Sep 2007 4:14:47 GMT

Hello,
I am looking for information on Martin MacDonald of Knoydart, Scotland. He left Scotland in 1786 landed in Halifax NS in 1787. He then moved to Knoydart in Antigonish County shorty after. I am a direct decendant of Martain, any info on his line or back ground information on him or his decendants would be greatly appericated.

Thanks,

Pete

Daniel Cameron MacDonald

frow2554 — 14 Nov 2007 7:15:30 GMT

This is my first message post, and I'm very new to genealogy, so bear with me.

My great grandfather was Daniel Cameron MacDonald. He married Catherine Sarah "Birdie" Carter, Daughter of James Carter and Hannah MacFarlane in around 1905. Daniel was born circa 1868 in Antigonish, and he and his wife moved to Somerville, Massachusetts in 1905/06.

Mabou Pioneers has my grandparents, aunts and uncles, and great aunts and uncles listed, but it gives the name "Donald Cameron MacDonald."

I know that my great g-f was Daniel, so I'm confused as to whether it is a transcription error, or because the 1881 census lists him as Donald C. or some other reason.

Does anyone have any hints?
Thank you so much

Sarah

Delorey's of Antigonish

mogwi — 9 Sep 2007 10:11:21 GMT

My grandfather, William Francis Delorey was born in Antigonish, Nova Sotia. his parents were John Delorey and Margaret Hurley. He married Annie Helen Keily, daughter of Thomas Garret Kiely and Isabelle Cameron MacKenzie.

If you have information on either of these families I would appreciate hearing from you.

John Delorey and Margaret Hurley had 11 children; William, Mary, Charles, Nicholas, Margaret, Frederick, Alice, Rose, Emily, Joseph, and Walter.

John had 2 children from his first marriage to Marguerite McDonald; Simon and John Abraham.

I have heard that after his death Margaret (Hurley) Delorey married a DeWolfe.

books

FlorenceMAcDonald60 — 13 Jan 2004 7:49:27 GMT

There is another book called the "Drummer On Foot"...It is a compilation of articles from the Casket( Antigonish newpaper).
It has very helpful information on the lineage of families in the Antigonish area...it also is authored by Mr. MacLean and by Mr. MacFarlane...Good Luck
Flo

McDonald MacLellan / tracadie

DennisRyan99 — 4 Sep 2007 8:23:22 GMT

seelking contact with descendants relatives of Malcolm MacDonald and Catherine MacLellan of Tracadie. daughter Mary b. abt. 1841 is my g-grandmother

Malcolm McDonald - Tracadie

DennisRyan29 — 7 Aug 2007 10:41:53 GMT

Seeking contact with descendants of Malcolm McDonald of Tracadie, NS. Malcolm Married Catherine McLaren of Antigonish. their daughter Mary is my g-grandmother

Sandy "Ban" McDonalds, South River

DennisRyan99 — 17 Aug 2007 3:56:55 GMT

Seeking contact with any escendants of Alexander (Seann Sandy "Ban" McDonald rrived at South River Abt 1816 from Arisaig. I am a direct descendant of his son John "Sandy "ban" b. 1838, m. 1869 Mary McDonald d/o Malcolm McDonald of Tracadie

Seann Sandy was married to Isabel MacGillivray

Charles E Harris abt 1861 & Ella C Randall abt 1865 - Antigonish, Nova Scotia

hemahama — 11 Aug 2007 9:25:12 GMT

1 Charles E Harris Born: February 1861 in Nova Scotia, Canada (per 1911 Census)
+Ella C Randall Born: December 1865 in Nova Scotia, Canada (per 1911 Census)

2 Burton Harris? (1901 census) Born: July 06, 1888 in Nova Scotia, Canada AND/OR Gerald Harris? (1911 Census) Born: August 1888 in Nova Scotia ??? [I know from verbal accounts that there is a Gerald Harris in this family.]
2 Juals Harris Born: May 17, 1889 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census)
2 Ralph Harris Born: March 04, 1892 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census)
2 Edith Harris Born: April 28, 1893 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census)
2 Reginald Harris Born: August 27, 1897 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census)
2 Kenneth Bruce Harris, Sr Born: June 1901 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada (1911 Census) Died: 1963 Pinellas Co, Florida
2 Guy Harris (interpretation of census is wrong; Guy NOT Greg) Born: October 1902 (1911 Census)
2 Jean Harris Born: September 1904 (1911 Census)

Charles E Harris, age 27, bachelor, manager of Merchants Bank born NS, son of Edward and Eliza
Ella C. Randall, age 23, spinster born Antigonish
married February 9, 1887 by License, Presbyterian

I looked at the census data on www.automatedgenealogy.com. The 1901 and 1911 censuses give different birth dates, so I will have to rectify that.

The Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics web page at www.novascotiagenealogy.com has the marriage record. Wish I could make out Ella's parents names...

Hope this helps someone,

Heather

DeWolfe's from Antigonish, NS

ktower — 20 Apr 2002 3:27:53 GMT

I am looking for any information on DeWolfe's from NS. They were origionally from Pomquet. Some names are Abraham and Susan DeWolfe, born around 1833. There kids were John, Julian, Cyril, Joseph, Margaret, Annie, Catherine, and Elizabeth. I don't know Abraham's parents name. I hope somebody can help.

Dan Hugh MacDonald - died 1954 s/o Hugh and Mary

trishleblanc1 — 11 Aug 2007 3:38:42 GMT

I have the following information:

Hugh MacDonald m. Mary MacDonald with at least the following children:
Dan Hugh b. 25 Feb 1874, d. 24 Jun 1954, St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish (living in Arisaig prior to his death). Never married.
Catherine b. 23 Apr. 1869, d. 13 July 1925 Thorburn, Pictou County. Married John Cameron b.1863 Margaree, Inv. Co, d.1912.

Would appreciate anything, anyone has on this family.

Thanks
Trish

Linwood, Antigonish County

rmaceachern1 — 9 Aug 2007 12:15:48 GMT

Five children in a Linwood, Antigonish County, family died within a six day period in March, 1870. Only the parents and eldest child survived. No cause of death is given. Smallpox? Meales? Whooping cough? Anyone come across a similar pattern of deaths in this area around the same time? Best guesses? Thanks.

Linwood, Antigonish County deaths

rmaceachern1 — 9 Aug 2007 12:12:27 GMT

Five children in a Linwood, Antigonish County, family died within a six day period in March, 1870. Only the eldest child in the family and the parents survived. The mother was three months pregnant at the time and later delivered a healthy baby. No cause of death is given for any of the five. Wondering if anyone else has info on a Linwood area family that might have had a similar pattern of deaths at that time. Smallpox? Measles? Whooping cough? Thanks for any opinions.

McLean McLellan 1840-1900+ Antigonish/Pictou

ngcart — 12 Jun 2007 1:26:21 GMT

John McLellan (son of John, brother of Duncan [my line]) married Christy Ann McLean in Antigonish April 1866. She was born in Keppoch and her parents MIGHT have been Archibald and Margaret.

John and Christy had 7 children as of 1881 Pictou census (John's widowed mother (also Christy, 70 y.o.) was living with them. John and Christy born circa 1843.
Kids:
Margaret M (or J) b. 5Mar1867
Archibald L. b. 2May1868
Christina Bell b. ca 1870
Elizabeth b. ca 1873
John D. b. ca 1875
Alexander b. ca 1878
Catherine b. ca 1880

Any info on descendants or ancestors of this family appreciated.

Nick

Ship Hector rep;lica hit by lightning

DennisRyan29 — 29 Jun 2007 9:46:29 GMT

the replica of the Ship Hector at Pictou has ben struck by lightning causing evere damage to the Main mast. for full story check out the evening news at the following link

http://www.ngnews.ca/

Sears of Loch Harbour

billryan55 — 18 Aug 2001 8:14:17 GMT

I am looking for information on the ancestors of John Sears, born 1834 died 1880, of Loch Harbour NS. He married Margaret Kiely. His father was Garret and his mother Elizabeth O'Flaherty.

Surname Dunn

tina banks — 25 Dec 2001 12:01:14 GMT

Hello
Looking for a Shirley Partrige-Dunn married Ron Dunn Jr,his father was Ron Dunn Senior a Town Judge,
Children of Ron and Shirley
Ricky
Eugene
Sheri
Sorry no dates,Shirley should be in her 50s,would like to reunite familys,she would know me as Tina Fischer from Calgary Alta.In hopes someone has info,look forward to hearing from you

Tracadie and Quincy/Weymouth, Massachusetts

mboylen2 — 17 Dec 2004 10:21:12 GMT

Does anyone know the connections between these 2 areas. As I research a number of families from Tracadie (D'hooge, Petitpas, Perrault) I find that many re-located from these towns. I also find numerous other Tracadie natives in this area not related to these names (Breen, DeLorey, Bennett, etc.). I know some of my relatives were working at the shipyard. Any insights anyone can offer on the migration to Quincy and Weymouth from Tracadie would be helpful. Thanks!

McDonald families of Tracadie

DennisRyan29 — 19 May 2007 11:25:47 GMT

Seeking contact with descendants of g-grangother's siblings
Mary D/o Malcolm & Cathrine(?) McDonald. Sister to Dougald,John Michael and Margaret. Mary was b. 1845, d. mar. 1916. she m. (1869), John Sangy Ban McDonald of St Andrews/Dunmore??. Their daughter Isabella is my grandmother. like to contact genealogical linkages to Mary's siblings above. Dob's for siblings range 1850-1857

John Lynch

ColleenHodgson28 — 14 May 2007 8:57:47 GMT

Any information on the descendents of John Lynch born 28/7/1905, Maguiresbridge, COunty Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Parents John Lynch and Rose Flanagan Lynch. Married Margaret Shannon? or Christine Shanahan ?

John possibly died in August 1962 in Halifax
Rest of the family migrated to New Zealand and Australia in the 1920s'.

Any assistance welcome.

MacKenzie family line

brenda davies — 16 Jan 2005 9:58:28 GMT

Looking for any information on the family of my paternal grandmother, Florence J. MacKenzie (b. 7/11/1887) (d. 9/15/1972).
I have absolutely no other information on her other than these dates and that she lived in/near Antigonish.
Her husband (my grandfather) was Eugene James Byron (b. 7/30/1886 in NH) (died 8/15/1966).
Any information is much appreciated! Thanks!

~ brenda (byron) davies

Laird Hunt/Bessie Auld of Auld's Cove area

EThompson2210 — 7 May 2007 1:34:14 GMT

Hoping to learn full dates, places and parents/siblings for Laird Borden Hunt 1908-1975, plus his marriage date and place. His wife was Bessie Bernice Auld b. 1904 at Piedmont Valley, Pictou Co., d. May 1988 Antigonish. I have some data about Bessie's lineage and will share info. Reply on this site or to new email address of: ejslthompson@verizon.net

Stan Thompson
Hazlet, N. J.

Gillis & MacDonald, other possibles MacKenzie, Hand, Mooney

allanatoo — 24 Mar 2005 9:33:55 GMT

Alex Gillis born about 1865, married Flora Macdonald born about 1874 both from Antigonish?? their parents???? other relatives??

Alex Gillis married Florence MacDonald - they moved from Antigonish??? to Nanaimo BC, had children Florence(b abt 1895), Mary, Martha (b 1900), Henry, Sadie (b 1908) - then moved to New Waterford, NS

Alex was coal miner - lost a leg in accident

3 oldest daughters married:
Florence to Robert Gracie, Mary to Neil MacKinnon, & Martha to John Malcolm MacDonald.
Son Henry & daughter Sadie never married.

I am a great-grandaughter through Martha.

Anyone connected to Alex or Florence Gillis?

MacNairs of Antigonish Landing

Rosalie MacEachern — 18 Oct 2006 6:22:02 GMT

Looking for anyone who might know of or have a connection to the MacNairs of Antigonish Landing. They were at the Landing by the early 1800s, having come from Inverness-shire Scotland. They were Catholic.

Have more information if anyone is interested.

Donald Cameron

MonicaBan860 — 27 Sep 2004 4:50:19 GMT

I am looking for the father of Donald Cameron born:1797, in
Antigonish. His parent I feel, came to Nova Scotia in 1773
on the Hector 8. One of 6 children on that boat.
This is for my brother -in -law, Thomas Cameron, and he hit a wall trying to find family.

Any help would be thankful.

searching for ancestors

yukon43 — 25 Jan 2007 10:58:41 GMT

James Conroy/Conrad (1841) we think married Margaret Gillen and they had a child Ella (about 1873) in Nova Scotia. Looking for confirmation of above facts and any further family of Ella. Ella married Charles Redmond in 1897 and moved to the Yukon where she died.

Bowles Family of Antigonish

littleredwagon1 — 11 Mar 2007 8:00:22 GMT

Looking for a full obituary of Clyde Sargeant Bowles b. in Amherst N.S. Oct. 17, 1912 d. June 19, 1987 Clyde married Marjorie Doris (Crowell) Bowles b. Nov. 11,1916 in Yarmouth, N.S. (north)

Lewis & Margaret MacDonald New Glasgow 1881 Census

Allana Cathcart — 28 Jan 2006 9:54:05 GMT

Hugh R. Gillis s/o Randolph and Sarah Gillis

cargor61 — 14 Apr 2007 6:16:46 GMT

Would anyone have any information on Hugh Richard Gillis born approx. 1850 in Antigonish to parents Randolph and Sarah Gillis? He married Mary MacKinnon from Christmas Island and had three daughters Sarah(Sadie), Margaret and Catherine. They moved to Boston, Massachusetts whereby he died March 24,1899.

ROGERS, William Abraham of Pomquet

mrmkirsch — 12 Apr 2007 9:49:20 GMT

I am looking for ancestry information on William Abraham Rogers (1834-1922) of Pomquet.

William was born to Abraham Rogers and Virginia Benoit. He immigrated to the United States (New York) where he married Therese (or Theresa or Thirza) Collins and had four children: William Augustus, Ida, Freeman H, and Edwin F.

All of William's children relocated to the San Francisco, California area.

William Abraham and Therese disappear from the census records after the children left home. William Abraham reappears as a widower living with his son, William Augustus, in California prior to his death.

In one of the New York censuses, William Abraham is listed as having two nephews living with him, both with the Rogers surname. From this fact and stories of a 3rd generation William's visit to Nova Scotia where he supposedly met a relative, I believe that William Abraham had at least one brother.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone in the Pomquet area who has an information about this family.

William J. & wife, Elizabeth MacDonald

bermacd — 4 Apr 2007 6:11:37 GMT

I am looking for obituaries of my grandparents.
William J.MacDonald
b. 1883 d. 1961

Elizabeth J.
b. 1896
d. 1989
Both are buried in St.Ninian`s Cemetery, Antigonish, N.S.
Thanks
Bernice

Help for MacDonald

LSandy1790 — 29 Sep 2006 1:06:27 GMT

Angus MacDonald

marleenhubley1 — 7 Feb 2004 12:23:12 GMT

I am looking for Angus MacDonald b.abt.1811 in Bailey's Brook, Pictou Co. son of Angus (MacRuari)Macdonald (pioneer)and Catherine MacDonald. He married Catherine Chisholm of Little Harbour and moved to St. Andrew's (Rankin 255, 98), He had 2 or 3 daughters, Janet, Margaret, and Mary. Angus, Margaret, and Mary appear in the 1871 census in St Andrew's. Angus was a labourer. I have a probate for Angus in 1878. Anyone with any information on what happened to his daughters? I cannot find a gravesite.

Obits for Louise Roy and husband John Roy,also Grant Pushie

bermacd — 31 Mar 2007 8:24:42 GMT

Louise Roy died March 14, 1999 in Antigonish
John Roy died March 27, 2004
Both buried in St.Ninian`s Cemetery.

Also looking for obit for Grant Pushie. Not sure of death date. Buried in St. Ninian`s also

Many thanks

obituary for MacGillvary/Petitpas

bermacd — 30 Mar 2007 6:59:08 GMT

I am looking for the obit for Leo MacGillvary & John Petitpas who drowned at the same time (together) in Antigonish Harbour in 1962.John is buried in Larry`s River, Guysborough Co. Leo possibly in st.Ninian`s Cemetery,Antigonish
Many thanks in advance

Bernice

obit for Charlotte Petitpas

bermacd — 28 Mar 2007 4:06:56 GMT

Charlotte Petitpas died Feb. 2, 1987 and is buried in St. Ninian`s cemetery, Antigonish town. I`m trying to get her obit if anyone out there has it or where I can get it.
Thank very much.

Bernice
teese64@telus.net

Mary McDonald - Stellarton / Brown's Mtn Antigonish / Nova Scotia

pepsilvr100 — 24 Mar 2007 4:57:05 GMT

Hello Listers,

I am hoping that you might be able to help me in tracing my grandmother and her family.

My grandmother's name was Mary Bell McDonald. She married James Robert Chapman January 28 1902 in the County of Pictou. Mary Bell(e) listed her age as 19 at the time of marriage, and therefore would expect her date of birth to be about 1893 give or take a year . She also listed her residence at the time of marriage as Stellarton. Mary Bell also listed her parents as Daniel and Annie McDonald. Her birth place was listed as Brown's Mtn which I believe is west of the town of Antigonish near the border with Pictou county just north of Marshy Hope. The witnesses for the wedding were listed as Annie B Rogers and Margaret Macdonald and the service was performed by Rev A Rogers.

Would you have any knowledge of this Mary Bell McDonald of Stellarton/Brown's Mtn? Also might you have any knowledge of the other members of this McDonald family?

Any information or leads you might be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

looking for family James River-Goldenville-Antigonish

Margaret Forrest — 18 Jul 2003 1:06:21 GMT

Flora and Hugh MacLean-how many times have you seen these same names on your search?well in my search they are my g-g grandparents and were from Goldenville,Nova Scotia.They had alot of children whose names are the same as most others at the time.Jessy born Aug 11,1866-augus born July 14,1866-hugh Feb 17,1867(heard he built a monument in Antigonish)Collin Oct8,1868-Isabelle Jan24,1871-Bell April4,1873-Charles April28,1875-Tena Aug8,1877-Allan June,1879-Tessa may12,1882-Florance June 30,1886-Kathlene july12,1887.
Now......Flora's parents were Allan and------- McEachern Goldenville.Can anyone help me with these people?

McDonald's of Lower South River

Frances MacDonald — 8 Feb 2006 1:49:17 GMT

Am seeking information on the family of Lauchlin McDonald of the Lower Settlement of the South River, Antigonish. Among his children were Angus, Alexander, Rory, Ronald, Christy, and Jean. Lauchlin's land passed to his son Angus in the 1830s. Lauchlin's neighbours were Donald McDonald ( sailor ) on the Southside and Rory McDonald on the Northside. A Roderick Chisholm was a friend of Lauchlin's.

Beaton - Cape George, Antigonish, NS 1891

northwoodsguy1 — 24 Jan 2007 8:06:32 GMT

Looking for information on Annie Beaton, born around 1867, who later married a Joseph P. Mayette/Maillet/Myatt. According to the 1891 census, she lived with her widowed mother, Sarah, and brothers John and Angus and sisters Mary and Sarah.

1881 Census Divisions

andynapollo — 20 Jan 2007 7:10:03 GMT

Hello all!

Can someone tell me where District 21, Sub-District C, Division 1 is in Antigonish?? I know that division 2 is Brierly Brook so Div 1 has to be close!!

Thanks!

Knoydart (Antigonish or Pictou?)

mcfowl — 22 Aug 2006 2:24:00 GMT

I've been researching families (Macadam and Macdonald) who've typically shown up under census reports in the Arisaig Township and they've also shown up in St. Margaret's birth/marriage records, but I have other sources indicating they were from Knoydart.

They're seems to be little information available on Knoydart and conflicting information on the web whether it is in Pictou or Antigonish county. (it is on 245 near Pictou/Antigonish border, but county associations may have changed from beneath it)

Does anyone have any knowledge/history on Knoydart w/ regards to
- Pictou vs. Antigonish county?
- Part of Arisaig township? in census for example
- Part of St. Margaret's parish?
and how above associations may have changed over time?

MacDonald Keho from Arashat /Rocky Bay

SydneyMacDonald15 — 16 Sep 2003 3:14:14 GMT

I'm looking for info regarding my grandparents Elizabeth Keho (Kehoe) and Frances Duncan Xavier MacDonald any news?

Hugh McDonald/Nancy MacDonald

andynapollo — 12 Dec 2006 10:31:06 GMT

I haven't been about to find anything about these two, almost wondering if Nancy may have gone by another name. I know virtually nothing about them except that they had a son named John Angus MacDonald and he was born somewhere in Antigonish ca 1846. Obviously, I'm not entirely sure if MacDonald is even Nancy's maiden name. There is a slight possibility that John could have been born in the St Joseph's district.

thanks, as usual, for the help!

John McInnis

andynapollo — 12 Dec 2006 12:42:25 GMT

Looking for info on John and Catherine McInnis from Cape George. John b. ca 1818 and Catherine b ca. 1821. Had the following children Alexander b. ca. 1856, John b. ca. 1858, Angus b. ca 1860, Mary b. ca 1862.

Fraser David's house burns 1899

Sheila Mac Callum - Anderson — 24 Nov 2006 1:21:37 GMT

The residence of David Fraser, antigonish, was burned Thursday night and Miss Nancy McPherson, Mrs. fraser's sister, aged 86, who slept upstairs, perished in the flames, while Mr. and mrs. Fraser barely escaped with their lives.

From the Baptist paper: Religious Intelligencer: 1899 March 8th issue

Nova Scotia Places

jcardinal — 10 Oct 2006 1:06:07 GMT

The Nova Scotia Places web site at http://www.johncardinal.com/ns/index.htm lists 2900+ places in Nova Scotia with links to mapping services for accessing interative maps. Check it out, it's free!

MacNeils of Cape George

Rosalie MacEachern — 13 Nov 2006 7:12:33 GMT

Looking for info on descendants of Mary Gillis MacNeil and her husband Andrew MacNeil of Cape George.

Mary was the daughter of Big Angus Gillis and Mary MacDonnell of Middle South River, born there in 1807. She died at age 87 in 1895. Apparently her daughter Catherine died three months earlier following a long and protracted illness, age 58.

Thanks.
Mary kl bu

McDonalds of Pinkietown

Chris Raymond — 31 Oct 2006 8:12:12 GMT

Trying to find baptism record of my ggrandmother Jane, Janet or Jessie McDonald, dtr of Archibald (& Mary?). She was b between 1845 and 1855, and prob baptised @ St Bean's. Don't know the exact year because her marriage license and later census years were different. Anybody know where the baptism records may be now? They were not available from St Joseph's when I asked a few years ago, but I believe that is the church that replaced St Bean's in the 1860s. Also does anyone have any old photos of the houses on the hill at Pinkietown (Ohio)? Any other information on the family will be appreciated. Sister Marcella had a son John; one sister m.a Chisholm and stayed in Ohio or Antigonish; sister Mary m. John McLean and moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a brother, name unknown, moved to Newton Lower Falls, Mass. There were also Jessie's relatives that visited Pinkietown about 1900, Harcourt and/or Tees are the last names.

Chisholms of Malignant Cove/Cape George

Rosalie MacEachern — 19 Oct 2006 1:13:51 GMT

Looking for a anyone with information on a family that came to Cape George area from Kilmorack, Strathglass around 1804: John Chisholm, his (nameless) wife and nine children. The children were John, Christopher, Rory, Archy, Donald, Mary, Bella, Lydia and Ann.
John the son, later known as John Chisholm Gusset, was nine years old at the time of emigration. A tenth child, a daughter Janet, was born in Nova Scotia. Janet married Donald "Gow" MacDonald of Malignant Cove, also the first of his family to be born in Nova Scotia.
Would love to know the wife's name.
Thanks for any help.

Dan MacDonlad of Big Marsh

Rosalie MacEachern — 18 Oct 2006 6:13:04 GMT

I am trying to find a Dan MacDonald of Big Marsh who was still alive in 1935. He was probably in his 60s at that time. I cannot find an obituary for him.

He had two sisters, Janet MacDonald MacEachern, who died in 1935 and Catherine, Mrs. Duncan Gillis of Antigonish, who died a few years later. Catherine is listed in the Casket death index but the obituary is not where it states, although I may yet find it.

The Casket death index does have an entry for a Mrs. Dan A. MacDonald of Big Marsh who died in 1936 at age 72. No first name but she was a daughter of John Heffernan of Georgeville.

There is another obit for a Mrs. Dan MacDonald of Big Marsh who died in 1906 at age 47. She was formerly Catherine MacNeil of Georgeville.

I did not have time to look up either of these women on microfilm so am wondering if anyone who knows them might be able to tell me if either was married to the Dan MacDonald I am seeking.

Dan was a son of Dougald (Gow) MacDonald who died in 1905 - there were other Dougald Gows of similar age. His mother was Ann Boyd who died in 1891.

Many thanks.

Query

F.H. McGillivray — 29 Sep 2001 2:16:28 GMT

Seeking further info on Hugh J. McDougalL:
Born: 1 Jan. 1840 in Georgeville, Antigonish Co. N.S.
Died: 19 April 1914, Antigonish, N.S.
Wife: Catherine MacGillivray
Father: Donald or Daniel McDougall
Mother: Ann McDonald
He was a shoemaker and proprietor of the HJ McDougall West End Shoe Store (aka JA Chisholm Shoe Store).
Looking for birth records for Hugh and also his parents. I contacted the church but was told their records do not go back that far.

Allan McDonald & Mabel Gillis

Dennis Ryan — 12 Sep 2006 12:19:08 GMT

Seeking contact/info on/with relatives of Allan McDonald b. Apr 13, 1881, m. Mary B "Mabel" Gillis b. May 1884. Only known child is John Francis. Allan is s/o John Sandy "Ban" and Mary McDonald d/o Malcolm.

Gobha (Gow) MacDonalds/Boyd of Big Marsh-Malignant Cove

rosalie MacEachern — 29 Apr 2006 10:31:31 GMT

Dougald (Gobha) MacDonald and family came out to Pictou in 1801and settled at Malignant Cove on a farm previously owned by John French MacNeil. Two sons died of smallpox on the passage and a third, Donald, was born as the ship was sailing up the gulf to Pictou.
I am looking for a missing generation in this family - Mary Janet (went by Janet) MacDonald was born Sept. 20, 1865, the daughter of Dan (?) MacDonald of Big Marsh?Malignant Cove and Mary Boyd. She married John "Teacher" MacEachern who taught school at South Side Cape George. Desperate for info on Dan MacDonald or Mary Boyd. Dougald had a brother Donald, a weaver at Antigonish, but I think the link is through Dougald whose wife is unfortunately nameless in the Sagart Arisaig account. Thanks!

McDONALDs (McBride) of Marydale/St Andrews

Joe Makowiec — 21 Aug 2006 8:05:27 GMT

Looking for the descendants of Donald Angus McDONALD and Margaret MacDONELL. They were married ca 1824. She was born ca 1801, probably in Nine Mile River, and died 29 Apr 1895 in Marydale, a widow. Among their children were Angus, Allan, Thomas, Mary, Ann, Margaret, Marcella, Sam b 1826 and Donald b 1830.

Rankin lists this family on pp212-3 of "A History of the County of Antigonish".

Christopher Mailman

J. Galbraith — 23 Jul 2006 6:33:03 GMT

Would anyone have in their family tree Christopher Mailman dob 1783 Nova Scotia dod 1848 Saint John,NB married Catherine Beam/Boehm 1808 Saint John,NB?

MacDonald`s of Cape George & later Maryvale

Bernice mcKilligan — 26 Mar 2005 6:53:21 GMT

Looking for info on Hector MacDonald married Flora MacEachern in 1882 in possibly Cape George N.S. & later relocated to Maryvale. They had 9 children,one being my grfather, William J.Other children were: Jack(John A.) Mary,Jane,Christine,Elizabeth,Francis,Anthony &Dougall. Both ggrandparents are buried in Maryvale. Any info on this family would be much appreciated as I realize it`s diffiult to trace the MacDonald surname.

Rod MacDonald and wife Mary Wright of Antigonish County NS.

Marilyn Bonvie — 10 Aug 2006 12:37:44 GMT

Mary MacDonald 25, married William Chisholm (his 3rd marriage) Nov. 24, 1866 at Pomquet Forks RC church. Mary was the daughter of Rod MacDonald & Mary Wright of Black River, Antigonish County. I cannot find any information on Rod MacDonald and Mary Wright. Would appreciate any help anyone can give me on who this couple's people were?
They are my husbands Great-Gr-Grandparents. Thanks.

Duncan Macdonald/Flora Macadam

Mark — 9 Aug 2006 11:41:49 GMT

Looking for info on ancestry of Duncan Macdonald and Flora Macadam who moved to Cambridge, MA ~1893. Mentioned on p. 253 and p. 164 of Rankin (paternal descent from Alexander Macdonald and Ewan Macadam). Here is what I have so far...

Descendant List of Alexander MACDONALD - 9 Aug 2006
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1-Alexander MACDONALD (-)
. . 2-Donald MACDONALD (-bef 28 Apr 1858)
. . +Margaret CAMERON (abt 1784-28 Apr 1858)
. . . . 3-Donald MACDONALD (-)
. . . . +Catherine MACDONALD (abt 1814-)
. . . . . . 4-Duncan MACDONALD (Mar 1853-)
. . . . . . +Flora Ann MACADAM (4 Aug 1856-)

Descendant List of Ewan MACADAM - 9 Aug 2006
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1-Ewan MACADAM (-)
+Mary MACDONALD (-) (daughter of Lauchlin Macdonald on p.174 of Rankin)
. . 2-John MACADAM (-)
. . +MACEACHERN (-)
. . . . 3-Alexander MACADAM (abt 1828-)
. . . . +Mary GILLIS (abt 1834-)
. . . . . . 4-Flora Ann MACADAM (4 Aug 1856-)
. . . . . . +Duncan MACDONALD (Mar 1853-)

Milburn, Hallowell Grant and Black Brook

Rosalie MacEachern — 26 Jul 2006 1:31:40 GMT

Can anyone pinpoint these old Antigonish County place names?
Milburn is a near Malignant Cove but where exactly? Is it on the coast or inland?
Black Brook is a specific area of Cape George but I can't pin it down any further.
Was Hallowell Grant somewhere between Lakevale and Malignant Cove?
Thanks very much.

Bayfield Area Cemetaries

Imaswtgrl — 16 Jul 2005 10:43:59 GMT

I am looking for someone who can tell me the best place to go to look up info on Catherine McLean from the Bayfield area. She was born in Bayfield, and I am sure she is buried there. Her married name was Falt. She is my great grandmother, and I have never been able to find any info on her. My last trip there I found something about her being burried in Bayfield. I would love to know where all the cemeteries are so that I could search them. She died shortly after giving birth to my grandmother and my great grandfather married shortly after her death. No one seems to know anything about her. I do have her parents and siblings names but no dates of birth/marriages/deaths etc.
This is my 5th trip there and would love to come home with as much info on that side of the family as I can.
Please send me anything you may be able to think of as to where to look. Yes I have searched PANS numerous times and found NOTHING.
I thank anyone reading this who may be able to help, or knows someone who may be able to help. We will be there the 3rd week of August.
Thanks,
Barbara Ensign

MacDonald

katrina46 — 10 Mar 2004 8:16:14 GMT

William A MacDonald, Daniel A Mac Donald, Annie Heal.
Almer MacDonald, Barbara and Mary Mac Donald.
Please, if you know of this family, let me know what you know of them.
Kathy Mac Donald

Duncan Gillis of Antigonish

Rosalie MacEachern — 10 Jul 2006 12:07:09 GMT

A daughter of Dougald Gow MacDonald and Ann Boyd of Big Marsh married a Duncan Gillis of Antigonish, probably around 1880-1890.
She was still living when her sister Janet MacDonald MacEachern died in 1935, appearing in Janet's obituary as Mrs. Duncan Gillis. Trying to find her first name and other info. Many thanks.

South River Camerons

Lana MacEachern — 5 Jul 2006 12:41:07 GMT

Looking for any information on Fred Cameron and Flora MacDonald, parents of Annie Cameron, born 1853 (d. 1913) in South River, Antigonish Co. They had five other children: Mary, Elizabeth, Flora, Bella and James. Annie married James H.C. Woods (1850-1909) of Pugwash and they lived in Westville, Pictou Co.

Angus MCDONALD Mary MCGUINESS/MCGINNIS/MCINNIS/MACINNIS

andynapollo — 27 Aug 2006 11:07:38 GMT

Looking for information about Angus and Mary McDonald married c. 1840. Had 2 sons Angus (b. circa 1845) and John (b. March 17 1850). Both boys moved to the Sheet Harbour area circa 1870 and married local women. Angus married Anne Quillinan and John married Matilda Thorpe.

Any info on Angus and Mary would be of great help!

please reply or email me at puketart@hotmail.com

thanks!

River John

sherri — 9 Jun 2006 11:32:37 GMT

HI
I have had recent information that its possible that my relations landed in Pictou Co. NS and went to River John before coming a few years later and settling in PEI.

They would have arrived in 1819 aboard the Ship Economy. I had believed them to land and settle in PEI, but since I have not found burial stones for either couple - which can happen - it would be great is someone new the cemetaries or could do a look-up for:

Archibald Shaw and Catherine Bell
Maybe a son Donald Shaw

Neill McNeill and Peggy Currie

Regards
Sherri

Big Angus Gillis of Dunmore

Rosalie MacEachern — 9 Jun 2006 11:45:34 GMT

Looking for info on Big Angus Gillis (Aonghas Mor) and wife Mary MacDonnell (daughter of Philip of Glengarry) who emigrated from Morar in 1801. They had a farm on the west side of the South River. Their family was three sons and seven daughters. Son John died during the construction of a Glebe House at St. Andrew's. Other sons were Donald and Archibald. Daughters: Catherine married John MacEachern, Cape George and Keppoch; Ann m. Ronald MacDonald, Morristown; Mary m. Andrew MacNeil, Cape George; Isabella married Andrew Gillis (Oban) and was mother of Msgr. Hugh Gillis, St. F.X. rector; Elizabeth m. Andrew MacGillivray, Caledonia; Margaret m. John MacGillivray, Dunmore and Flora m. James Foley, Springfield. Catherine died at St. Andrew's in 1894, aged 94.
Have more info on descendants for anyone who may be of this family. Mary MacDonnell Gillis had a half-brother Archibald MacLellan and three sisters who came to Antigonish County. Thanks.

Obit Lookup Alexander MACK

Sandie — 26 May 2006 4:10:42 GMT

I am in need of a date of death/obit lookup for Alexander Mack, I do not have an exact date of death. I recently located him in the 1881census, age 61, wife Elizabeth, children, Alexander, Sophia, Samuel, J. Henry & S. Jane. According to this census their faith was Church of England. I am hoping someone may have access to an index, possibly of cemetery records, which would show when Alexander & Elizabeth died ? Thank you in advance for any help or guidance in locating this information.
Sandie from McHenry Co., McHenry, Illinois

Clan MacInnis Gathering

Norm MacInnis — 23 May 2006 9:49:04 GMT

The Clan MacInnis Association is having its AGM, Clan Dinner and family gathering on Friday July 14, 2006 at Morrison Hall, St FX University, Antigonish, NS. The event is open to all with MacInnis or MacInnes connections by descent or marriage. Please contact Norm MacInnis at macinnis@macinnis.com for reservations or information.
Norm MacInnis

ELIZABETH (MACKINNON) MCGLASHING

Sandi (McGlashing)McIntyre — 25 Apr 2006 5:00:52 GMT

Hello: I'am trying to find information (parents or family) of Elizabeth (MacKinnon) McGlashing who I believe was born in Antigonish. Birth date @ 1857 or 1862. She married @1881-1883 John Ritchie McGlashing. Elizabeth died in Concord, Massachusetts in 1942. Elizabeth & John Ritchie lived in Tidnish & Amherst at different times before coming to Massachusetts. John Ritchie died in 1934 in Pugwash, coming back to N.S. looking for work. Any info on Elizabeth or if you think you have a family connection would be happy to hear from you. Thanks Sandi

Hugh Mac Gillivray Married Margaret Mac Auley

Angus — 19 Mar 2006 7:54:16 GMT

I am seeking the decendents of the above people. They were living in Boston in 1915.

MacDonald/Bridge MacGillivrays

Rosalie MacEachern — 25 Apr 2006 2:57:21 GMT

Donald Riabhach MacGillivray, progenitor of the Bridge MacGillivrays at St. Andrew's, came out in 1801 with his wife Sarah MacDonald. Anyone know anything about Sarah? One possibility is that she was a cousin of Seonaid MacDonald MacGillivray, the wife of Donald's brother Andrew, one of four MacGillivray brothers who came out to Dunmaglass in 1791. Hoping someone may know more.

Dunns of South Side Harbor

Rosalie MacEachern — 25 Apr 2006 2:34:14 GMT

Looking for information on Christopher Dunn, one of three Dunn brothers (others were William and Charlie) who were early settlers at South Side Harbor, having bought a grant from one of Colonel Hierlihy's band. When did they come out and from where? One source says Christopher the pioneer was married to a MacGillivray, no first name. A Margaret Dunn, daughter of a Christopher Dunn (the pioneer?) of South Side Harbor, married Donald the Bridge MacGillivray of St. Andrew's - Donald was born in 1824. A son of Donald and maggie was born in 1869. Trying to trace Maggie's line.
(Rankin's History of Antigonish County lists the children of Christopher but does not name Maggie Dunn MacGillivray.) Thanks.

Boyds of Antigonish County

Rosalie MacEachern — 20 Apr 2006 2:45:13 GMT

Looking for death dates for Hugh and Angus Boyd, sons of John the Bard and ? MacPherson. Both had farms on the South River. Hugh was married to Mary MacFarlane, Angus to Catherine MacGillivray (Uillt). Also seeking death date for Mary Boyd of the South River, born Mary Cameron, sister of the bishop, daughter of Red John and Christy MacDonald. Thanks.

2 Devine Ludvine Coste/Decoste please help me get these two ladies right

Harriet — 17 Apr 2006 1:39:49 GMT

I thank all of you who answered my last queries and once again I need your help. I have two Ludvine Devine Coste. One is the dau. of Jean-Baptiste Coste and Osite Levandier born I believe 18 Mar 1807 and the other is the dau of Jean-Baptiste Coste and Angelique Petitpas born I believe 6 Apr 1841. This last Jean Baptiste is the son of the first. I hope I don't have you as confused as I am. I would like to know who were their husbands and children because I am sure I am all messed up.
There was another Ludvine Devine who was the daughter of Edward Coste and labonne Mattie.
To many born to close together very easy to mess up.

Levandier

Dick — 16 Apr 2006 3:22:59 GMT

Louis married twice as per my info. Celeste was a 2nd cousin and daughter of Augustin & Angelique He married 1st. Osite DeCoste, dau. of Simon & Verante. A death record of my grandmother states her mother as Celeste King. My problem ??