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Rev. John Butler of Windsor, Nova Scotia mid 1800's

Larry — 29 Jan 2006 8:16:42 GMT

Hi,

I seek information concerning the family of a Rev. John Butler of Windsor, Nova Scotia.

His youngest daughter Clara Butler married Robert Ruickbie on December 24, 1881 in St Johns, Newfoundland - according to a wedding announcement published in a local paper at that time.

Clara was described as, a spinster at 29 years of age, and the youngest daughter of the late Rev. John Butler.

The 1901 Census of Canada has Clara, Robert, and family living in Toronto, Ontario. Her listed birth date shows March 20, 1853.

So obviously John died after June 1852 and before December 1881.

That’s all I’ve got to work with, and I do realize it’s more than a bit thin.

I’ve beat the Newfoundland and Nova Scotia on-line stuff to death – Nix!

But perhaps there is someone out there that has knowledge of this family.

I’d be more than happy to share what I have on Clara and Robert’s line forward in time.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Larry

O'Connell/Rushton

loonnell1 — 26 Aug 2008 6:51:16 GMT

Looking to communicate with anyone who can give me any information on family of my now-deceased father-in-law, Frank Fulton O'Connell, who may have also been known as Frank Fulton Rushton (he was raised by his sister). He was from the Truro area. Please e-mail me(Laura) at
loonnell@sympatico.ca Thanks.

Looking for information on Horace Campbell Ancestory

naturalbondlabs — 24 Aug 2008 3:57:05 GMT

Hi I am looking to find any information on Horace Murry Campbell's ancestory I don't have much information to share however. he was born between 1932-1942 (I believe) he has siblings named Barb,Bill and posibly one other maybe George? He Married Mildred Anne Mingo who's D.O.B. is Feb 22 1939 from Bible Hill, N.S. They had ten children. Horace was a cook in the Army and later a truck driver.

If anyone can help I greatly appreciate it.

Parents of Barnabas Malone

KelleyStaab — 22 Aug 2008 3:16:25 GMT

Looking for the parents of Barnabas Malone who was born about 1775 and married Mary Welsh in 1801 in Argyle. I have been told the father is a Barnabas Malone who fought at Bunker Hill with the 52nd Regiment of Foot, possibly with Capt Thomas Phillip's company. The person who told me this isn't sure where it came from.

Pictou roots

MLindaNS — 19 Aug 2008 6:47:53 GMT

I'm looking for the family of Charlotte (Lottie) Workman, my grandmother, of Westville, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Her parents were Thomas and Elizabeth Workman. I believe they married in 1871. There may have been a brother Thomas, as well. And the names Henry and Bud come to mind... but I don't know why. G'ma/Lottie married William Alfred Reid, and had a daughter Emma and a son Allister (my father). I remember visiting the Workman house a few times in the early 1960s, and there was a girl nickmnamed "Cookie" (whose real name, I think, was Margaret or Elizabeth), and in the backyard was a pet turtle with a wire attached to its shell.

Andrews

newfie_1 — 18 Aug 2008 11:01:53 GMT

I 'm looking for imformation on an Aunt Fanny Andrews . She left Newfoundland after a snow slide that killed her mother in 1891 any help .
Thanks Ruth

Co. Frontenac, Nova Scotia?

BarbaraBrownAllen — 27 Jul 2008 10:54:16 GMT

Hello all,

My great-great grandfather Henry Brown was b. 22 Nov 1829 Nova Scotia. The Ontario death register for his 27 Nov 1903 death lists as his place of birth something that looks like "Co.Frontenac."

Our family records indicate that Henry was born at Halifax, and additionally, Ontario census list Nova Scotia as his place of birth. Was there an area around Halifax in 1829 known as "Frontenac"??

Thank you for any help you can offer.
Barbara

crouse Lunenburg

dgrain — 10 Aug 2008 5:24:13 GMT

I am trying to get from John Benjamin Crouse(born 1852)/Sophia Conrad married 1878 back to John Jacob Crouse (Krauss) who came to Lunenburg on the Pearl 1752.
Any help would be appreciated.
John Benjamin is my GGG
Thanks
Pat

James Gilmour (1809 - 1856)

lookg4ancestors — 6 Aug 2008 9:54:07 GMT

Hi,
Does anyone have any information on James Gilmour/Gilmore who in 1831 lived in Amherst, married to Fannie ?, with the following children:
John Hunter Gilmour b. 1842 in Wallace (my greatgrandfather)
Phillip b. 1843, Springhill
Anne b. 1853
William Elijah b. 1852
James b. 1854
Mary (Minnie) b. 1855
Agnes b. 1857, Gray's Road

James died in 1856 and the family appears in the 1861 Cumberland County census as living in Springhill. I found probate records for James, but I can't find his marriage to Fannie, and I don't know if he was born in Nova Scotia or Scotland. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Noel

Madame Johnson's Musical Nomads

purplewitch_1 — 5 Aug 2008 2:30:30 GMT

I'm not even sure they were definitely in NS (probably Halifax) but I think so. I just got a look in a huge collection of family photos, and included are a group photo/postcard labelled as Madame Johnson's Musical Nomads, and a photo of two of the dancers I have yet to positively identify.

Anyone have a clue who, what, or when the Musical Nomads were, aside from the obvious that they were dancers/performers of some type?

Mary J Gates (married name Geddes)

amberwelan — 2 Aug 2008 3:44:30 GMT

I am currently trying to find information on an ancestor of mine. Her name is Mary J Gates. She was born in Nova Scotia CANADA bet. 1862-1863, moved to Maine USA, and then married in Massachusetts USA where she remained for the rest of her life. Spouse is John W Geddes, children include: Lillian, Alice, Minnie, Mildred, and Philip. Looking for any relatives or ancestors who might have information on her and her parents. (Her mother's name is Elizabeth Clark, her father is either John, David Gates, or a variation of the two names.)

Robison

ruthaugi — 3 Aug 2008 1:39:19 GMT

I am looking for information about Lee Robison, born Sept.18,1881 in Juneau, WI. I believe he married a woman with the surname of Stubbert, daughter of Rev. W. B. Stubbert originally from Nova Scotia, Canada. There was a male child of this marriage, Maurice Robison. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.

Harris Schofield

rjwakefield1314 — 25 Feb 2008 7:28:12 GMT

Looking for imformation on Harris Schofield. I found a Harris Schofield in Nova Scotia married to Adelia Dorman. They had a son Osborne. My grandfather was Clifford Osborne and was born in Nova Scotia on Jan 22 1900 and his fathers name was Harris. They later came to the States and resided in Acton Mass. Can anyone help with any information.

LOOKING FOR FRANCES LILLITIA SCHOFIELD'S PARENTS

claudiabell80 — 19 Sep 2002 2:12:20 GMT

I am looking for info on Frances. I have that she was born on 9-13-1829 in White Rock, married Thomas Pick( son of James Wales Pick and Sarah Ann Reid) on 9-22-1853, and died on 5-12-1898 in White Rock. I was told that her parents might be William H. and Elizabeth Pierce. I was also told that William's father was Nathan and his father was Arthur a planter from Conneticut and founder of all Schofield families in Horton township and owned a farm next to Reid's. I do not know if this is correct,because I live in Massachusetts and can not get to Nova Scotia to find out. So any help would be great, thanks.

Robert Levi TURNEY b: 1902 in Ontario

Mary_Chung — 24 Jul 2008 12:20:30 GMT

Hi,
Robert TURNEY was born in Colborne Ont but oral family history mentions possibly married and had 2 or 3 children in NS.
He toured with his brother Blake with Wilf Chamberlain on a rodeo circuit that started off in NS and headed toward the west coast. Eventually he moves back to Elk Point AB (likely by 1930's) where his father had previously moved them in abt 1913.
He had a brother Arthur who seems to have gone by Blake TURNEY and a sister Mildred.
I have his parents and later children from later marriages but would love any info on this first marriage or common-law marriage in NS and any children.
He moves to BC abt 1950 and dies there in 1977. His brother heads to Rochester NY after the rodeo stuff ended.
Any help with his Nova Scotia days muchly appreciated. - Mary in BC

BOWERS, John Willis

tdlane1 — 17 Sep 2004 12:34:15 GMT

JOHN WILLIS BOWERS - Looking for any information on my Great Grandfather's family: John Willis Bowers was Born: 1871 IOWA, USA. Met my GGrandmother somewhere in Ontario, Canada. Married(?) Anne Margaret Wessels from Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada (Belleville/Trenton Area) Went west to the USA (North Dakota/Wisconcin/Minn).
They had 3 children before she found out he was already married and moved back to Canada in late 1800's or early 1900'. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
See www.bigelowsociety.com for Anne Margaret Wessels and her children of the Bowers Name.

Legion Surname

Countrygirl214 — 4 Jul 2008 4:48:50 GMT

I am searching for information on anyone with the suename of Legion. My great aunt Harriett Houghton married 15 Nov 1916 Hantspot, Nova Scotia, James William Legion b. 07 Oct 1873 Halifax, Nova Scotia d. 09 Jan 1953 Halifax. I know that he was the s/o George William Legion and Sarah Jane Debay, and that he had 5 siblings. I have very sketchy info however and have found as much as I can on Vital Ststs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Terri (Houghton) Hamblin

DELACHAUX FAMILY

Sandra Delashaw Warden — 9 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

The DELACHAUX family has been represented in Nova Scotia in
a number of records in the 1700's. At least three immigration dates were involved. The surname is variously spelled DELLECHAUX, LECHAUX and DECHAUX. Several of the individuals were blacksmiths, and some may have been Huguenots. There were DELACHAUX in Arcadia, Cape Sable, Louisbourg, Loran Bec and Halifax.

Sandra Delashaw Warden, archiving DELACHAUX worldwide

GILLIS, Catherine M. (MacLellan), of Deepdale, NS, N. Quincy, MA and Goffstown, NH (c.1898-1998)

Bob Hilchey — 5 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Patriot Ledger, Quincy, Mass., Tuesday, April 28, 1998, page 21.

CATHERINE M. GILLIS, 99, GOLD STAR MOTHER

Goffstown, N.H. - Catherine M. (MacLewllan) Gillis, of Goffstown, 99, died Saturday, three days short of her 100th birthday, in Bedford, N.H., following a brief illness. Mrs. Gillis, a homemaker, lived in North Quincy for 74 years before moving to Goffstown.

She was a Gold star mother during World War II. Her first son, John Gillis, a U.S. Army ranger, was killed in action in 1943 in Italy. Subsequently, her other five sons joined the Army and served in World War
II, the Korean War or the Vitenam War.

She was born in Deepdale, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. When she was 18, she came to Boston, where she met and married Duncan A. Gillis, also of Cape Breton. He is now deceased. She became a U.S. citizen in 1951.

Even in her 90s, Mrs. Gillis remained active and last year visited her family home and birthplace in Cape Breton. She also attended the annual summertime music festival in Inverness.

Mrs. Gillis was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.

She is survived by five son, James Gillis of Braintree, Raymond Gillis of Scituate, George Gillis of Newport News, Va., David Gillis of Laguana Niguel, Calif., and Francis Gillis of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Dorothy Momaney of Quincy and Theresa Naser of Goffstown; a sister Dolena MacLellan of Cape Breton; 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral Mass. will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Church, Quincy. Burial will be in Blue Hill cemtery, Braintree. Visiting is from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., Wednesday in the Keohane
funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Wollaston.

Submitted to NSROOTS on 30 Apr 1998 by Harold G. Simms at simms@pop.tiac.net

LIVINGSTONE, Duncan, of Livingstone's Cove (1791-1880)

AnnaMacDonald96 — 5 Jul 2001 11:48:27 GMT

Morning Chronicle (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Monday, 20 December 1880, p. 3, col. 3:

Deaths - At Livingstone's Cove, Cape George, Antigonish County, on the 8th inst., in the 90th year of his age, Duncan LIVINGSTONE. Deceased was born in the year 1791 on board the emigrant ship Ann, off the coast of Ireland, on a voyage from Scotland to America.

Donald "the Ridge" MacDonald

fisemicr — 24 Jun 2008 4:12:50 GMT

Hello. I have exhausted all of the books (MP, HIC...)
and websites regarding the Ridge MacDonalds. Is anyone
related to them that can provide information? Thanks.

Miller,Laffin,Densmore,McCulloch,Turple,Anthony, & More

dreamchild69 — 8 Oct 2002 6:49:34 GMT

Marriage Bonds - general question

haydenleah — 18 Jun 2008 2:04:55 GMT

I know someone should be able to help me, with all the back & forth about marriage bonds,slips etc...recently......I obtained a copy of my ancestors marriage bond from 1835 (thank you NSARM! Beautiful copy!)Anyway for those of you who are familiar with these the first line starts "Know all men by these presents, that We, (names inserted) are held and firmly bound to His Exellency Major General Sir Colin Campbell, K.C.B. blah blah blah...." then continues to talk about paying him 100 pounds, etc...

Second paragraph talks about "The condition of this obligation.....why the said (insert names of bride and groom) may not lawfully solemnize, balh blah blah....and if the above bounden (names inserted from 1st paragraph) do save harmless the said Sir Colin Campbell.." etc...

OK - here is my question. The Marriage bond is for Charles Creighton and Joanna Kenney. The names inserted in the FIRST paragraph are "Charles Creighton of Sheet Harbour Mariner and John Adams of Halifax Grocer"

The SECOND paragraph names are obviously the bride and groom, the second set of names (as 'bounden') are Charles Creighton & John Adams.

The only signature is that of John Adams.....WHO IS JOHN ADAMS?! I mean of course, the significance of this third person other than the bride or groom, who is clearly making himself responsible for the cost of marriage (I think) by 'binding' himself to Colin Campbell. Is there a normal person who asumes this role? John Adams is not Joanna's father or either of her stepfathers.....is he just a witness that could have been grabbed off the street? HELP!

Thanks, Laurie

looking for foote lineage in pictou county nova scotia

trudy foote — 23 Jul 2000 7:09:19 GMT

My father was born in Trenton Hospital in March 28,1951 and moved to the states eight years later. We are looking for information for the family so we can put it together, so please anyone with any information about my father,s family would be greatly appreciated: my grandfather name is William A. Foote and grandmother name is Mary A. Conway , my great-grandfather's nick-name was "Lonnie" Foote.

john w taylor

ellen_croft — 12 Jun 2008 12:11:18 GMT

looking for any imformation on John W Taylor of Quoddy Nova Scotia born 1886 died 1964 married to Minnie E son Hugh Weston Taylor,,

john w taylor

ellen_croft — 12 Jun 2008 12:11:16 GMT

looking for any imformation on John W Taylor of Quoddy Nova Scotia born 1886 died 1964 married to Minnie E son Hugh Weston Taylor,,

Copeland

sjpatterson1 — 7 Jun 2008 1:34:38 GMT

Hi there
I am looking for any information on a Samuel Copeland I believe born in Scotland in the 1700's. He married a Catherine O'Brien. She was born about 1775. They both died in Pictou, Nova Scotia and had one son Robert S. Copeland born about 1799 Pictou, and died 1865 in Merigomish. He married a Janet Smith.

Any help would be appreciated.

Warmest regards
sjpatterson1

James Cleveland

A Tufts — 12 Nov 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the parents of James Cleveland who came to NS from London England in the 1790's. He married Elizabeth Fleet at St Paul's Church in Halifax on March 3,1798 and settled in Blandford NS and is the ancestor of the Clevelands of the Aspotogan Peninsula. Also any information on Clevelands generally would be appreciated.

Frederick Ritchie McGlashing's - Granddaughter

sandimcintyre51 — 6 Jun 2008 3:02:07 GMT

Hello: Several years ago a girl emailed me and stated she was the granddaughter of Fred Ritchie McGlashing. Somehow along the way I deleted that. I'am not quite sure if it was done through the message board??

We would very much enjoy hearing from you once again - please email me if this finds it way to you.

Thanks

Sandi & Judi

Lloyd Archibald McGlashing

sandimcintyre51 — 6 Jun 2008 2:00:53 GMT

Hello: Lloyd has become a "very" big brick wall in our family research.

We have managed to find all my grandfathers family but LLOYD!!

Lloyd Archibald McGlashing was born August 2,1886 in Amherst/Tidnish,Nova Scotia. Parents were John Ritchie McGlashing & Elizabeth (MacKinnon)McGlashing.

We have his draft registration card for WW1 in Canada and also one for the USA in Montana. Boarder crossing for 1912 to Spokane,Washington and he is listed in his fathers obit for 1934 as living in Glace Bay - after 1934 we "can not" find any record of Lloyd.

Would appreciate any help in finding Lloyd after 1934.

Thanks so much

Sandi McGlashing

Birth Records?

SmithGal — 31 May 2008 8:15:23 GMT

Hi,

I'm looking for a website that I can go to that will help me find my Grandmothers Birth Information. She is a twin and they do not know who was born first, and maybe we could find out if their was a record of it somewhere. I have already been to a website that had the records of her parents births and maarriages (I can't remember the website) but nothing on her.

Hope someone can help!

=)

Dana

Dugas

Gary M. Burke — 17 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

looking for information about DUGAS,CARPENTER,GIROUARD,and TERRIO from the Arichat area from around 1840 and before.

Smith Family

wezzys — 6 May 2008 11:55:51 GMT

Looking for info on this Smith family in New Brunswick.
Albert Vincent Smith b.Nov.3 1908 and d. on June 1971.
His parents were Wilson Smith (B. in Nova Scotia) and Edith Blair (McAdam)
Thank you.

Charles Owens b 1835 in Halifax,Novia Scotia

Cheryl — 14 Aug 2000 1:33:43 GMT

Looking for information on Charles Owens born 1835 in Halifax,Novia Scotia,died Oct.23,1872 in Beloit,Wisconson.Was married to Jane Stuart.They had 4 children Charles,Jefferson,Zenaid Fanny Jodine.Jane died in Portland,Maine March 5,1873.Fanny was adopted by Woodbury Hatch the same month.The brother Charles was in Wisonsin,Jefferson and Zenaide were left in Massachusetts.Any information on any of these people would be helpful.

Charles Owens b 1835 in Halifax,Novia Scotia

Cheryl — 14 Aug 2000 1:33:43 GMT

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BRAGDON

pamelawile_1 — 24 May 2008 11:48:20 GMT

Hello,

I am researching a BRAGDON family who lived in Truro, Nova Scotia during the late 1890s and early 1900s.

My great-grandfather, Arthur Frederick McCann, had a sister Mary Elizabeth "Bessie", who married Winfield Scott Bragdon on July 1, 1896. They lived in Truro, Nova Scotia.

They had four sons, Clyde, Ralph, Edward & Willis. Edward died at the age of 8 of diabetes in 1910. In 1963, Ralph was in Drinkwater, SK and Clyde was in Winnipeg per Ralph's late birth registration. I have no idea what happened to Willis. I have a photo of Clyde, Ralph and Willis and would love to find a photo of Winfield and Bessie (particularly Bessie).

Bessie died on December 16, 1918 and is buried in the Robie Street Cemetery, Truro. Winfield S. remarried to Annie Barnes in 1924. Winfield and Annie both died in 1948 and are both buried in the same plot as Bessie.

Winfield's parents were Seth P. & Katherine (Frizzle)(Mosher)Bragdon. Seth was born in Maine.

Here is Katherine/Catherine's death notice & obit:

Bragdon - At Young Street March 27, Catherine Bragdon age 84 years and six months. Funeral this afternoon at 2:30

Truro Daily News, March 29, 1909 page 4, Column 2

Obituary:

Mrs. S.P. Bragdon died in Truro March 27.

A venerable resident of Truro, Catherine, relict of the late S.P. Bragdon, passed away on Saturday, March 27 at the great age of 84 years and six months. The deceased had made her home with her son W.S. Bragdon, South Young Street, Truro. In the immediate family to mourn the death of this good woman, there are left four daughters, Mrs. Jas. F. Fisher, Medicine Hat, Alberta; Mrs. A. Taylor, Dorchester, Mass; Mrs. A.B. Lusby in Parrsbo
(sic) and Mrs. John Phinney, Truro and one sone W.S. Bragdon, Truro. The funeral took place on Monday, March 29.

Truro Daily News, March 30, 1909 page 4

Also, I found this, but I'm not sure how this person is related

Died:

BRAGDON - At Upper Prince Street, Oct 22nd, F.H. Bragdon aged 84 years.
Funeral tomorrow at 2:00 pm.

Truro Daily News October 22, 1897 page 4

Does anyone know where I might find descendants of this couple? I have not found the BRAGDON surname in Nova Scotia in 2008.

Regards,

Pamela Wile
Dartmouth, NS

Laffins, Millers, Anthonys, Singer, Young, Gaetz Family and More

FawnIsabelle — 16 Jul 2005 5:23:59 GMT

hi My name is Fawn Laffin and I have done my Laffin Family Roots back to abot the 1760. I have loads of surnames mixed in, and am looking always for new information and long lost relatives, I also Collect Pictures and have loads of those as well.
I look forward into hearing from you ................

Sincerely Fawn Laffin.........................
Fawnfamilytree@hotmail.com
Some common surnames included: LAFFIN, Anthony, Miller, Singer, Gaetz, Young, Murray, Grenno, Hennigar, Burns, and tons more over 17000 people.

Looking for Schofield's and Coffill's from Nova Scotia

Nora Pike — 31 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for a William Schofield from Nova Scotia, not sure what part who moved to Massachusetts, USA and later married a Hueldu (Hulda) Drew from Portsmouth, NH, USA and lived in Cambridge, MA. The other surname is Coffill's and the family moved to Gloucester, MA, USA. Particularly Thomas and his son James. James later married in Gloucester and had 10 children with Mary Augusta Younger. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Cooks of Sheet Harbour

pothiejd — 8 Jan 2007 2:03:41 GMT

I am looking for any one who may be related to or have information on the Cooks of Sheet Harbour. My great grandfather's name was Aubrey Albert Heath Cook and he was born approximately 1894-96.

any assistance would be greatly appreciated

Benjamin B. Warner & Mary McNair

sandimcintyre51 — 3 Mar 2007 12:40:07 GMT

Hello: I'am trying to find information on the following: Benjamin B. Warner b. @1854 in N.S.(not sure what area). Ben's parents were William Warner & Mary A. (Price)Warner both born in England. Ben's wife - Mary (McNair) Warner b. @1855 in N.S. (not sure what area). Mary's parents were John McNair & Annie(Shahan)McNair. Ben & Mary were married in Gloucester, Mass. on Sept 9,1879. If anyone would have any info on the above people, it would be great hearing from you. Thanks Sandi

Catherine Lee m. Jacob Naugler

spurlyngates — 13 May 2008 8:27:09 GMT

ih i am looking for a catherine lee who married a jacob naugler new ross lunenburg nova scotia canada born in that area died in 1910 any help would be great a lot of people came from ireland

Charles Harold White

kismet46 — 12 May 2008 10:23:09 GMT

Looking for any information or possible relatives of my grandfather, Charles Harold White, born in Nova Scotia c. 1895, father possibly Arnold, mother Annie (from 1911 census). I can't find any record of his birth, death or marriage in Canada or the UK and have very little information about him. He was possibly an only child, very athletic, played baseball and soccer or rugby. Possibly a merchant seaman, he ended up in England sometime after WW1 and apparently married my grandmother Doris Mary Overed. They had only one child, my mother, Ethel Laurane b. 1924 in Manchester, Lancs. The somewhat unique spelling of her second name may be a family tradition? Other occupations he had were cap cutter and compositor/typographer. He may have apprenticed in Boston. I would be most grateful for any information.

Alexander Clark Lamb

Pamtobin52 — 22 May 2007 3:04:37 GMT

Hi
My Grandfather Alexander Lamb came from Canada, his father was Joshua Clark Lamb and his mother was Mary McGhee (known also as Maggie). He was born in 1869 or 1870. He came to Australia and married my grandmother when he was 22 years of age. I would like details of his parents marriage and also any siblings. Many Thanks.
Regards
Pam

Baptismal lookups - NSARM microfilm 1852

haydenleah — 8 May 2008 3:39:09 GMT

It was suggested I contact the Archdiocese of Halifax for help, but they tell me they have no access to these records and I can find them on microfilm at NSARM. Of course, I live in the western US! I am looking for copies of baptismal records of baptisms done by Rev. John Carmody in 1852, prior to St. Peter's being built. I have evidence that Ellen Creighton and her sister Mary Anne (daughters of James Charles or Charles Creighton and Joanna Kenney) were baptized Roman Catholic on 26 Sep. 1852 in Sheet Harbour. Ellen was actually baptised at St. Pauls in 1836, the year of her birth, as Anglican (and shows up as Church of England in future census')but apparently was re-baptised, I am not sure why (as she shows up in future census' as Anglican and was married a an Episcopal church). I believe the source of this info came from Carmody's register of baptisms. If anyone is in to doing lookups here I would be forever grateful!

Laurie

Looking for Lelacheur Families

BarbaraCampbell500 — 21 Aug 2004 4:46:14 GMT

My grandmother Jessie Christine was born in Rhode Island USA. Her dad Williams parents from Ireland or England. She married Henry Luddington in New Harbour Nova Scotia. I would love to find out more of this side of my family. Jessie's mom was also Jessie, her dad William, a brother William married a Ethel?, Sisters Beatrice married William Horne new Glasgow NS. and Marion a WACC never married. Thank you Barbara bluenoser100@hotmail.com

ESTHER BRIDGET [ SCOTT ] WHITTENDALE, Her Death-obituary-last will & testament.

BWoods — 24 Apr 2003 10:05:23 GMT

PATFIELD, Mrs. Bridget, of Halifax (c.1842-1917)

AnnaMacDonald96 — 5 Jul 2001 11:48:27 GMT

The Acadian Recorder (Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Thursday, 16 November 1917, p. 3, col. 6:

The death occurred last night at No. 8 Cunard street, of Bridget PATFIELD, aged 75, widow of John PATFIELD, leaving two sons and two daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. The sons are George, in the employ of Pickford and Black, and Lawrence, cooper, in the employ of H.R. SILVER. The daughters are Mrs. Mary HECTOR, and Mrs. Margaret FERGUSON of Port Arthur. The funeral will take place at 2.30 to-morrow (Friday) from her late residence to Mount Olivet cemetery. - (Boston and Port Arthur papers please copy.)

William Robinson

dlhanscom — 5 Nov 2007 7:42:51 GMT

Hi,

I am trying to find info on my great great grandfather. He was born approx. 1817 (I am told in Nova Scotia) and married a girl named Mercy. They lived in New Brunswick for a period of time and then moved to Blaine (Aroostook County), Maine. Thier children: Sarah, Frank, Tammy, Alva and Hattie (my great grandmother). I am told that the 1851 census for Nova Scotia is not available.

Trying to determine my uncle-in-law's father

BradMajors0 — 25 Apr 2008 10:02:25 GMT

I am trying to trace my uncle's paternal ancestry. My uncle was born out of wedlock in 1925. Neither his mother or father wanted him and my uncle grew up in orphanages and foster homes. He was never adopted. While my uncle grew up he had contact with both his mother and his father, but after becoming an adult he has never had any contact with any members of his families.

My uncle believes he knows his father's name, occupation, and where he was from, but since he was told it while a child he can not be sure. His parents neither baptised him or filed a birth certificate for him.

I am having a very hard time finding any information on his father. Ideas on how to proceed?

help with births pre 1864

dawnread_1 — 27 Oct 2005 4:23:42 GMT

I am trying to find the birth of James D. Henry, b. 1853, father John Henry, probably in Nova Scotia. I am not sure how to go about it as registration began in 1864. They were a Presbyterian family, so I guess church records would be the way to go. Can anyone help me as to how to find this out?

Catherine McNab Smith & Havelock Smith

caerdane — 23 Apr 2008 6:58:00 GMT

Looking for these two individuals in the 1871 Census of Canada, Catherine was born circa 1841 and Havelock circa 1864.... Catherine died in 1877 and Havelock in 1881..... I've tried the transcript of the 1871 Census of Cumberland County, if anyone when looking at other parts of NS comes across either of these two I'd appreciate an email..... P.S. Catherine may have been married but if she was I have no idea as to who ?

John MacDougall md. Margerite MacLellan, Cape Breton

gayle_bouffard — 7 Jul 2001 1:01:25 GMT

need into on John MacDougall, b. abt. 1857, who married Margerite MacLellan, b. abt. 1857, parents of Mary MacDougall, born October 11, 1877 in Cape Breton.

Annie Maude Rushton born 12-21-1896

lorithompson1 — 31 Dec 2003 8:17:32 GMT

I am looking for information on Annie M. Rushton, born Dec. 21, 1896 in Nova Scotia. Had a daughter Alma May Maxwell in Milton, Massachusettes April 10, 1929 with father Frederick A. Maxwell. Alma always claimed they came from money. Annie had another child who died in Quincy Massachusettes, Roy H Miller. She met and married Salvador Ichel also in Massachusettes and moved to California where she died several years ago.

"The Italians in Nova Scotia" - book

haydenleah — 21 Apr 2008 8:09:09 GMT

I am gonna go out on a BIG limb here...am trying to get my hands on a book that had been in my family but was apparently thrown out by mistake. It is called "The Italians in Nova Scotia" Don't know who wrote it, don't know when it was published (I know - I am a pill!). I am told it mentions my family, the Martiniello / Martinello family. If anyone is familiar with this, or if there is a local copy that maybe I could get scans of relevant pages that would be great. I tried ebay and genealogical press to no avail. Thank you in advance!!!

Laurie

Dimock William Brown/e

Joan Brown/e King — 10 Mar 2000 10:06:45 GMT

Looking for any info about my grandfather,Dimock William Brown/e from England no date, Settled in Antigonish, no date, Married to Sarah Cameron no date, She was from Scotland no date. They had seven daughters and three sons. George, Harry and John Albert,my father, all settled in the U.S. The seven daughters never married and stayed in Antigonish. Probably are burried there in a local cemetery or could they have been burried on their own land? Would like to find burial plots on my family.

MacDonald and MacQueen - Victoria County

Joan Durand — 15 Jul 2001 5:20:17 GMT

Seeking any info on Donald or Daniel MacDonald who may have been b in Scotland. Lived in North Shore, St.Ann's and Boularderie. He was a farmer at North Shore 1868 m Rachel McLeod ? They had Archibald b 1834 and perhaps Thomas and others. Son (Danny) Archibald m Catherine MacQueen 1868. She b ca 1842, dau of Alexander and Isabella MacQueen who were also farmers at North Shore. They had Archibald, Daniel or Donald, Rachael and Isabella. Your help would be much appreciated.

MacLeod

Ryan3932 — 18 Apr 2008 2:04:50 GMT

Hi.

I am looking for information on one Phillip Finlay / Finlay/ Phillip MacLeod. He was born in the late 1700's in Scotland, and immigrated to Canada. He was first mentioned as Phillip Finlay MacLeod in the book "Road to Tarbot" as the father of Donald MacLeod born 1811. According to the Donald and Christy Ann (Buchanan) MacLeod family section, his wife was Mary MacDonald.

One day months after first reading that first part, I was just scanning through the book and came across a section belonging to that of the family of one of my ancestors' sister-in-law (Jane MacLean). So I decided, why not read a bit further, One of her brothers married an Ann MacLeod, who was listed as the daughter of Finlay and Mary (MacDonald) MacLeod.

I am sure that it is the same person and that Phillip/Finlay being named differently was just another error in my early copy of the book.

I am wondering if anyone has a Finlay / Phillip Finlay / Phillip MacLeod that fits this description on their tree or has any valuable information about.

If anyone does happen to have him on their tree or have any info to share, please post a reply.

Ryan W.
great-grandson of Elizabeth MacDonald 26/08/1915--15/01/2000
daughter of Neil John MacDonald 12/10/1881--12/10/1964
son of Mary MacLeod ?/03/1860--5/03/1942
daughter of Donald MacLeod ?/09/1811--1891
son of Phillip/Finlay MacLeod of Scotland

P.S. Some of Ann's descendants were MacEachern's, Murdoch Sr. & Jr. etc

Thomas Phillips

SDRISCOLL77 — 21 Mar 2008 1:59:04 GMT

Looking for Thomas Phillips born 1852 Nova Scotia?Married Ella C wilson born 1862 at sea,lived in Nova Scotia.Both came to the USA about 1880.They had two children born USA Pansy and Rose.

makes me sadden and sick

mchbrg6 — 13 Apr 2008 12:50:27 GMT

im a 10 great grandson to francois savoie and catherine lejeune and what im hearing is that they have givin up on who the 2 individuals are let me first of say im not a genealogist but very well aware of french names dit names and all ive been doing this for about 6 yrs know for one to say that because francois came here as a poor farmer or labouer that he cannot be of royalty i find this very interesting according to the vermont french canadian genealogy society they said that it is not unpossible for him to come from royalty and still be a farmer and to all of my cousins on here isent it weird that you have to join a private group for the savoie linage what are they hiding and why arnt people getting updates why because they have givin up and dont want us to know a thing as a member of 3 genealogy societies im well aware of findings and what can and cant be done and as far as im concerned until these so called professinal genealogist i will not name come to the conclusion to look into the savoies in italy or france or any other countrys savoies may have come from then ill keep a open mind of any possibility im not just going to right it off like im blind and theres nothing there im not saying francois is of royalty weather he be or not it still needs looking into just my oppinion you can email me on your thoughts at

mchbrg6@aol.com would love to hear from you

Glace Bay

Kathleen Smith — 16 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for relations. My grandmother Charlotte Richards married my grandfather Frederick John Flint 0n 13th August 1913 aged 28 at Portsmouth England. she lived at 34 Beach Road Southsea England. After his death she married a French Canadian in the 1940's and moved to Glace Bay N.S. taking with here 2 daughters Dorothy (Dot) and Mary (Bun) and poss. one of there sons philip. I do not know if they are using the name Flint but any info would be of help. Does any of the following names mean anything to anyone.
Albert Edward Flint married to Norma Izola (my mum and dad)
Peter(Pete) & Daphine Flint (my aunt & uncle)
Mary(Bun)Flint (my aunt now in N.S.)
William(Bill)& Philis Flint (my aunt & uncle)
Richard(Dick) & Alice Flint (my aunt & uncle)
Lucy(Flint) & Frederick (fred) Lovell (my aunt & uncle)
Dorothy (Dot)Flint (my aunt in N.S.)

francois savoie catherine lejeune

mchbrg6 — 11 Apr 2008 1:03:19 GMT

francois and catherine were my 10 greatgrandparents has anybody herd an update on these too any cousins out there have any reliable information i know at one time people thought he came from royalty any information on these two would be of some help and how would i know were in france or italy he came from id like to hear from any cousins also out there you can contact me at mchbrg6@aol.com thanks

michael

Acadien ancestors

mussel — 7 Jul 2001 11:07:38 GMT

I have three 17th century ancestors that are difficult to locate. They are: Anne Christin, born in Auray, Britagne, France, who married Jean Richard sometime before 1686 in that French town, and lived and died in Port Royal, Acadia; Marie-Ann Prevost,b. about 1660,who married Jean David about 1680 in Grand Pres, Acadia; and Francois LaPierre, b. abt 1653 in Bretagne, France, who married Jeanne Rimbault about 1685 in Grand Pres, Acadia.

I am hoping someone can provide me with any information they may have on these three people, in particular, the names of the their parents. Thank you. Maggie

BRIMICOMBE Family

LorraineMcMillan — 24 Mar 2008 10:33:55 GMT

If anyone is connected to the BRIMICOMBE family please contact me.
Kind Regards, Lorraine

Garceau

mchbrg6 — 21 Mar 2008 12:46:11 GMT

im looking for a ludivine divine garceau who married a Pierre bertrand Lafleur 1775 in quebec in prdh it says lieu inconnu im looking for ludivines divines parents it says in prdh she came from acadie or acadia she was born 1751 acadie any help would be appriciated you can contact me at

mchbrg6@aol.com

Peter McGowan, Attorney General of Prince Edward island in1792

SusieHamilton45 — 17 Mar 2008 6:53:28 GMT

I am researching Peter McGowan who came to Prince Edward Island from N.Y in 1789 and became the Attorney General in 1792, he is buried in he Old Protestant Cemetery at Charlotte, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia. His wife Elizabeth died in 1858 and also buried there. He had a son by the same name, Peter born 1805 and I had heard that he also became a lawyer there. Would like any information you can give me. I am also a McGowan and am researching my family history.

James Gillett(e) Master Mariner - Nfld. to N.S.

rugrat604 — 17 Mar 2008 12:44:58 GMT

Hi, my ggrandfather was a James Gillett(e) who was a master mariner, his route seemed to be between St. John's Nfld. and N.S. He went down with his ship in Conception Bay, Nfld. after leaving Nova Scotia. He was born in Exploits, Nfld. circa 1820-1830. The date of the wreck would be between 1868-1871, Any help is appreciated....Dee

St Clair / Sinclair

lf5454 — 23 Jul 2001 2:02:08 GMT

I have just recently found my gggrandfather George Sinclair (St Clair) listed in the Halifax, Nova Scotia City Census 1901. It lists family members as follows:
George b. 1857 NS head,
Elizabeth b. 1864 NS wife,
John b. 3/23/1883 NS son,
Gertrude b. 9/20/1886 NS daughter,
George b. 7/3/1888 NS son,
William b. 9/2/1889 NS son.
It is believed that the sons & daughter may have not stayed in Canada, but emmigrated to Massachusetts and California. Son John, did stay in Halifax until his death in 1915. Although they used St. Clair as their family name, it appears that most records show the name as Sinclair.
I would love to connect/share with anyone that may know something about this family.

Slawenwhite, Capt. George A.

Paul Harmon — 21 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Tuesday, July 19, 1927 Bridgewater Bulletin

Capt. G. A. Slawenwhite
MAHONE BAY, July 9. -
The remains of the late Captain George A. Slawenwhite, whose death
occurred at his home, 122 Henry Steet, Halifax, on July 6th, arrived
from Halifax yesterday morning and the funeral took place from the
residence of Mrs Slawenwhite's sister, Mrs Eli Winters at two o'clock
yesterday afternnoon. After a short service at the house by Rev E. V.
Nonamaker, Rev Canon Harris and Rev Carter Windsor, the funeral cortege
proceeded to St John's Lutheran Church, where the full burial service
was held. Members of Charity Lodge, A.F. and A. M. attended the funeral
and held their service at the grave. The beatiful floral tributes were
in such profusion that a large car was needed for their conveyance. The
bearers were, Messrs. Dr W. N. Cochrane, H. H.S. Eisenhauer, H. E.
Lohnes, and R.E. Hyson.
The late Captain Slawenwhite was born at Mahone Bay, sixty-eight years
ago. He is survived by his widow (nee Eliza Young) daughter of the late
Mr and Mrs Peter Young. At an early age he followed the call of the sea,
which he continued for many years, sailing to all parts of the world and
on these voyages Mrs Slawenwhite always accompanied him.
About twenty-five years ago he retired and opened up a boot and shoe
business in this town, which he carried on for a few years. He moved to
Halifax about sixteen years ago, and since then, up to a few weeks of
his passing, he had been in Goverment service.

William H. Sanders 1823-1906 NY

maysie_340 — 5 Dec 2005 11:52:44 GMT

Trying to locate the birth place of my gggrandfather William H. Sanders born abt.1823 and died November 25,1906 in Warren County,NY.Pension records and 1880 census say that William was born in NY,William's death record says that he was born in Canada.
He married Julia Hills in North River,Warren County,NY.

Children are:
Henry 1850 North Hudson,Essex Cty,NY
Alonzo Sanders-Minerva,NY
William Sanders-Minerva,NY
Oliver Sanders-1858 Minerva,NY 1930 Glens Falls,NY
Gideon Sanders-North River,Warren County,NY
Louisea Sanders
Annie Sanders
Nellie Sanders(listed as Julia)

* There's a possiblity that Joseph and Chloe Cady-Sanders were the parents of my gggrandfather William H. Sanders.

Can someone add to this?? Thank you!

Military Service Calvary 1903-8 question

weehawkin — 29 Feb 2008 7:54:58 GMT

Distant relative Paul Emerson Harris signed a US WWI draft registration form in June of 1917, stating he had previously served as a private in the Calvary, Nova Scotia, for 4 years. The intersting thing is, he was born 1888, and states he emigrated in 1904. This is in sync with a ship manifest of The Boston which arrived in March of 1904, which shows a Paul Harris onboard. However, this would mean he joined the Calvary at 12 years old? Unlikely! How could I search the Calvary rolls around this time frame, to see if he actually served, and when he was released from service? Thanks!

Gordons - Nova Scotia to Quebec?

Peggy Rasche — 18 Jan 2002 7:30:19 GMT

I am researching William Gordon who was born ~1761 location unknown, married Mary Brown in 1786 at Christ Church, Montreal, Quebec, and died 1806 in Montreal. Could he have originated from Nova Scotia? I would imagine that his family members were either Loyalists or Highlanders, since they were Scots living in French Canada. Or is that a poor assumption? When did the Highlanders move to Quebec? Any guidance will be greatly appreciated! I am stumped with this family line!
Thanks

Dunn Family in Dalhousie Settlement Nova Scotia

GayleFrederick99 — 5 Feb 2008 10:30:24 GMT

I am looking for info on:
Francis Dennis Dunn b. 13 May 1831. Married to Olivia Goud 1867. Died 10 Jul 1912. Brooklyn NY.
John Dunn b. 1785. Married to Sarah Buckler. Died
8 Mar 1849 Dalhousie Settlement N.S.
Also would like to know if anyone is familiar with that area and could recommend any books or reading material/web sites regarding Dalhousie Settlement. Thanks.

NOVA SCOTIA PIPE BANDS LATE 1800'S

kimbarlow97 — 1 Mar 2008 9:52:54 GMT

Hello,

I am wondering if there would be anyone who would have a picture of a pipe band that would include my great great grandfather DAVID MCLEOD.

Thank you
Kim in Ontario
at jennill@cogeco.ca

Wiley

L__Ford — 1 Mar 2008 6:45:22 GMT

Looking for any information on Edward Wiley. He was a captain of a ship. He and his wife drowned. I believe her last name was West? They had a son edward who lived in New Brunswick.

Joe Bellefontaine/MacDougall/Shelke

ArchieMunroe68 — 28 Feb 2008 3:50:03 GMT

Looking for information on Joseph/Joe/Joey Bellefontaine. Could also go by the surname of MacDougall or Shelke. Joseph was also known as Joey and he and his mother moved from Nova Scotia to Yukon when he was a child. Joey was born on June 19, 1952 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Joey's father was Joseph austin Bellefontaine, his mother was Patricia Kathleen Macdougall (Patricia may also have gone by the surname of Bellefontaine or Shelke). His father, Joseph Austin Bellefontaine was born in Port Felix, Nova Scotia and he lived and died in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His mother, Patricia Kathleen MacDougall was born in Saltcoats or Norquay Saskatchewan, and she lived in White Head, Antigonish and Halifax, Nova Scotia and Norquay, Saskatchewan, Yukon and she died in Kamloops British Columbia. Joe has siblings of Anne Marie and Archie.
Thank you for any leads or help.
Archie

William and Anne Hunter Mills

SHunter6365 — 25 Feb 2008 1:27:20 GMT

I am looking for information on William Hunter 1810-1893 and Anne Mills Hunter 1814-1877. They both were born at Goose River, Cumberland, Nova Scotia. I am trying to find where they died and also the names of their children. I know that two of their children were Margaret and Hiram, but they had around 7 more and my husband's great grandfather may have been one of them.
Thank you for your help.
Sheila Hunter

INFO.

MILDREDROSESOUCOUP — 24 Feb 2008 10:04:42 GMT

HELLO.I WOULD LIKE INFO ON :HARVEY GARRISON DOB:DEC.2,1902...I FOUND HIM ON CENSUS 1911 OF CANADA, FIRST PAGE , THIRD ON LIST.NOW THAT IS AS FAR AS I CAN GO. WOULD LIKE INFO ON HIS PARENTS.IF POSSIBLE.CONTACT ME AT,,,ladiebug456@hotmail.com.THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR ALL YOUR HELP.

Looking for info re Patrick Savage/Sophia O'Leary - 19th C.

mkathe — 1 Dec 2007 12:01:39 GMT

Would appreciate any info re Patrick Savage, a retired Royal Marine Lt. and his wife, Sophia O'Leary, married 1822 in Nova Scotia. Patrick born about 1777, but where? Any help appreciated!

Wm Hunter & Anne Mills Hunter

shunter6_1 — 23 Feb 2008 6:34:23 GMT

I am looking for any information on William Hunter (1810-1893) and Anne Mills Hunter (1814-1877). I would especially like to know where they died and also the names of their children. William was the son of Martin Hunter and Anne the daughter of Samuel and Margaret Mills.
I would appreciate any help with this.
Thank you very much.
Sheila Hunter

1891 NS census lookup

ngcart — 23 Feb 2008 8:42:09 GMT

These two families were in Pictou in 1881 and I believe parts of both had headed west by the late 1890s.

They should be in 1891, but I have not been able to find that census anywhere.

Greer, William J and wife Christy (in Albion Mines 1881)
children could include
Wm J 22
Catherine 19 or 20
Margaret 17 or 18 (poss. already married)
Hugh 15 or 16
Jane (Jennie) 13 or 14
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McLellan, Duncan and wife Christy (East River St Mary's 1881)
children who would be under 25 in 1891 are:
Margaret 24
Jessie 22
Catherine 20
Duncan 18
Mary (or Anna) 16
Grace 14

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John McLellan and wife Christy (he was Duncan's brother and they had adjoining farms in 1881)
Margaret 24
Archibald 23
Christy 21
Elizabeth 17
John 15
Alexander 13
Catherine 11

Thanks for anything you can do. Even telling me if this census exists would be helpful

Nick

Phillips

SDRISCOLL77 — 22 Feb 2008 4:11:05 GMT

Looking for info on Great Grandparents.Thomas E Phillips B: 1858 Nova Scotia D: 1937 USA and Ella C (Wilson)Phillips.
B: At Sea D:1951 USA.Immigrated to USA 1880/81.I have been told Thomas's body was sent back to Nova Scotia for burial.Ella is buried in USA.I do not have access to Canadian records.Is there a way to find out if he was buried in Canada?I have no info on his parents.

Norman family of the South Shore

alisonenorman — 20 Feb 2008 1:52:20 GMT

I am looking for information on William Norman, farmer, of Shelburne, Shelbune Co. His wife was Sarah. He died 17 Jan 1869. He was born in Shelburne, about 1794, and his father was named Joseph Norman. I believe he might have had a brother Joseph as well.

William's son was James Norman,b. Nov 25, 1834 in Shelburne, died July 19, 1875 in Lunenburg Co.

James Norman was married to Mary Ann Noble/King and their son was James Alexander Norman, b. 1869 in Liverpool, Queen's Co., died 1960, West LeHave.

James Alexander married Emma Loretta Wagner, and is my great grandfather.

There seems to be nothing on the Normans of the South Shore! Any help is most appreciated.

SUTHERLAND/MACKAY

George H. Sutherland — 25 Mar 2002 12:17:53 GMT

Query: Looking for information on John Sutherland, Farmer married to Margaret McKay who resided at New Lairg, Pictou Co. Believe he came from Gruides, Parish of Lairg, Sutherlandshire, Scotland sometime after 1822 and had been Sergeant in British Army (don't know regiment). Had sister Elspet (Elizabeth) Sutherland from Kinvonie, Gruides, Sutherlandshire. John had three sons: Hugh (moved to United States and no more info) Robert who became merchant in Westville and married Catherine Denoon from Braeside and Paul and three(?) daughters: Janet, Mary and Jessie. Robert and Catherine had four children including John William Henderson Sutherland (JWHS) who married Agnes Fraser, lived in Westville and moved to New Glasgow. JWHS had five children including Harry and Bill who owned the Evening News paper in New Glasgow and Donald doctor in N. B. Seeking any information on John Sutherland, his wife and ancestors. Thank you.

descendants of Zena V. Williams

aquarivs — 18 Aug 2001 8:14:15 GMT

I am looking for descendants of Zena V. Williams (died 04/12/2000), her husband was Fred Williams. Zena was the daughter of B.A. Husbands and Iris (Lucas) of Lucasville (?). I am interested in any information also for Zena's brothers and sisters - Beresford, Charles, Kenneth, Osborne, Gerald, Augusta Mason-Firmin (Husbands), Vera Jackson (Husbands), Elaine Parris (Husbands), Eileen Dorsey (Husbands), Millicent Husbands and Hazel Hendrickson (Husbands). Some of the above people moved to the U.S. but most were from N.S. Canada.
Thank you,
Vanessa

BEST families of n.s.

emyles0354 — 23 Oct 2001 12:16:11 GMT

WISH TO WRITE A BOOK ON THE best FAMILIES OF N.S., STARTING WITH WILLIAM BEST OF KINGS COUNTY & HALIFAX. WISH TO KNOW OF ALL THE DESCENDENTS, ETC.

Re Homer A Barr of the Shubenacadie Branch, Legion

Robert J Briggs — 23 Nov 2006 10:48:02 GMT

He served with the Canadian Forestry Corp in WW2 as did my grandfather Bruce Tucker from Carman, Manitoba. Who was born in Port Howe, Cumberland Co, Nova Scotia.
I have a number of photos of the men in ValCartier, Quebec and in Scotland and would like to exchange photos and notes with any Barr family members
look forward to hear from you
cheers
Robert J Briggs

Personal Information
Last Name: BARR
First Name: Homer A.
Date Deceased: January 15, 1997
Age: 80
Service Information
Rank: Private
Service Number: F51051
Units: Canadian Forestry Corps
Period of Service: World War 2
Legion Branch Information
Member Title:
Legion Branch: Shubenacadie Branch
Location: Nova Scotia

1891 Census for NS

GeorgiaWh — 5 Feb 2008 10:35:27 GMT

Hello - Could someone please point me to a place where there's Index for 1891 NS census or an online version for the entire census. I do not know which County I should be looking into so using Index would be a very good start. I just can't seem to find it on any website. Thanks.

Double wedding: O'GORMAN, Charles J. m. COLLINS, Elsie M.; LAUZANNE, Fred'k G. m. COLLINS, Henrietta

AnnaMacDonald96 — 5 Jul 2001 11:48:27 GMT

Peitzsch in Massachusetts

kenandkerstin — 3 Feb 2008 10:16:04 GMT

Hi
I am looking for living members of the Ernst/Ernest Peitzsch and Paul Peitzsch families.
My Great-Aunt Gertrud Mietz (b.1897) emmigrated in 1913/1914 from Bremen (Germany) to New York. In the 1920 USA Census she is married to Herman Peitzsch (b.1890), who also had arrived from Germany in 1914. In 1920 they have 2 sons, Ernest (born 1918) and Paul (born 1919) and live in Cambridge Ward 9, Middlesex, Massachusetts.
Herman Peitzsch died in Nov 1975, Gertrude in Apr 1972, both in Wilmington, Mass. Their son Paul died in Jan 1997 in Burlington, Mass.
I would be grateful for anybody helping me in getting information or in touch with any living members of the Peitzsch family.
Thanks
Kerstin Thompson-Mietz

Book: Phalen Clan

GeorgiaWh — 5 Feb 2008 10:38:45 GMT

Hello - There was a book written by a researcher on Phalen Clan in Nova Scotia. His name is Ken MacDonald, Cape Breton. Does anyone know how I can get a hold of him or the book. Thanks.

ancestors

Judi McGlashing Jensen — 1 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors and living relatives of John Coleman McGlashing who came from Scotland in 1810 and settled Cape Tormentine, NB on land grant of 192 acres. My direct line would be from John's son Robert who at some point left NB and settled Tidnish and Amherst, NS. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Judi

Where can I find a copy of this book? Would there be a free version online?

brooksframily76 — 5 Feb 2008 3:25:31 GMT

CALL NUMBER: CS90 .M66 1978
AUTHOR: Morehouse, Inez Manzer Sypher, 1900-
TITLE: 330 years of Morehouse genealogy, 1640-1970 / by Inez Manzer
Sypher Morehouse.
PUBLISHED: Hantsport, N.S. : Lancelot Press, 1978-
DESCRIPTION: v. : ill., coat of arms, ports. ; 22 cm.
SUBJECT: Morehouse family.
SUBJECT: Nova Scotia--Genealogy.
LCCN NUMBER: 80-464989

Surnames:Carroll &Mulloy/Mullory

pazdalisa65 — 15 Dec 2002 7:38:33 GMT

Looking for information on John Carroll, divorced,last residence Springhill,Nova Scotia and/or wife Jessie Mulloy b.S. Lochaber,Nova Scotia,parents of Minnie m. a Mason1st then my grandfather Roy Mclaughlin May 7 1938 in Vanceboro,Maine.She was a nurse.Thank you!

Frances Elizabeth Graves (Johnston)

susangailwareing — 23 Jan 2008 10:57:05 GMT

Looking for gr grandmother 1842-1912. Died in Black Point NS. married to Robert Johnston 1830-1919. an earlier posting recieved a response but due to a compputer crash and change in adress i didn't get it.

Wilson/Cumming marriage

flipperandme — 10 Nov 2002 1:20:07 GMT

I am looking to confirm the marriage of a George Wilson b.5Dec 1893, Greenville Cumberland Co.to a Lizzie Cumming.
And or a marriage of the following: William Wilson b.1872, Acadia Mines to a Lizzie Cumming;mar. 6 Apr 1898. Did George and his uncle William both marry girls with the same is this a coincidence or an error?

Any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Heather

Searching Edward Mundell from Manchester England and wife Margaret P Smith from Truro .

LissaGA — 10 Jan 2008 8:40:55 GMT

Trying to research grandfather Henry NMI Mundell from Sand Point, wife Harriett Matilda Loach Parks, and his father Edward Mundell from England. Had a big family. Edward possibly came over around 1825 or earlier; lived at least until last child (Clementina) was born 1860s. Wife Margaret was a widow a long time in Sand Point, lived with a Mrs. Carrigan. My father, Joseph Mundell, was a son of Edward's son Henry, and he left Guysborough Co. and settled in Barrington, Shelburne Co. Had one brother, George, Mulgrave and a half sister Weselena (Wessie) Parks Carter.

Need direction please

arewerelated2007 — 20 Jan 2008 12:56:05 GMT

Awhile back I was lucky anough to stumble across a section of rootsweb that had a variety of death notices listed for Nova Scotia. Since I am not from this province, it was a valuable tool in locating this information. I am trying to find my way back to that page, and unfortunately, can not seem to locate it now. Is anyone able to provide me with the link for it so I can see if I will be fortunate again in finding information I need?

Thanks in advance

Barbrick Turple

LorraineMcMillan — 13 Jan 2008 7:32:27 GMT

I have hit a brickwall with researching my g.g.Grandmother Grizella Barbrick b. 1806, Admiral Rock. Grizella may have had a brother called Mathew Benoni and possibly her Father was also called Benoni. One of her children has Benoni as a middle name which makes me think this could be right. Grizella married John Jacob Turple abt. 1834. Is anyone else researching this family, as I would be grateful for any help.
Lorraine

"Bann" Scottish term?

Byardsearcher — 17 Dec 2007 5:05:55 GMT

I'm working on Nova Scotia ancestors, primarily Frasers and McPhees, and found these statements:

"...son of Donald Fraser (Bann) and Janet (McKay) Fraser."

"He identified his Grandmother as having been a (Bann) Fraser."

I don't have a clue what the word "Bann" means. I only see it used with the Fraser name.

Does this make perfect sense to any of you? I went to bed last night with Bann rumbling through my brain. Help!

Jan

Online death records?

arewerelated2007 — 10 Dec 2007 2:47:23 GMT

I am trying to track down information on a DEVARENNE family member who possibly died in NS sometime between 1901-1908. I tried checking novascotiagenealogy.com, but their death records go from 1864-1877 and then from October 1908-1955. Does anyone know how or where I could find out about deaths for the years between 1877-1908? I am not in Nova Scotia, so have no clue where to begin looking for this information, so any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.