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Hines of Ingonish

Lynscorner — 7 Nov 2004 9:01:03 GMT

Am seeking a connection to James V Hines b abt 1867/68, son of Angus and Mary, brother of Alexander, George, Godfrey, John, Joseph. James married Johannah Donovan also of Ingonish. Seeking info on Angus and Mary, their parents siblings, immigration etc. Angus b 1830-34, Mary b abt 1841. Any help appreciated

MacPherson

nelsonpoole — 17 May 2008 6:10:50 GMT

I have a friend who is looking for MACPHERSON ancestors.

He does not know where in Cape Breton they came from but has this much information.

John MacPherson married to a MACLEOD lady and had a daughter EUPHEMIA.

They lived on a farm overlooking the ocean.There were often shipwrecks in the area.

They lived near a gypsum mine.

I thought of DINGWALL as the most probable place.

Any body with knowledge of this family?

Thanks Nelson.

Murdoch McLeod & family

novaken — 26 Aug 2005 6:25:13 GMT

Seeking information on my ancestors. Murdoch Mcleod b. Sutherlandshire m. Effy McNicoll 2 Feb 1801 at Assynt and were my g-g-grandparents . I am uncertain how many children they had but know- Son George b.1818 m. Anne Mcgregor sailed to New Zealand on barque Margaret 1851. Son Angus b.23 Mar 1819 m. Annebelle McKenzie (my g-grandparents) and had 4 children John "Cricket"(my grandfather) , Murdoch, Annie and Emma. Capt. Angus died on his vessel while in Newfoundland and was was placed in salt and brought back to C.B. Angus and Annabelle are buried at Man-o-war point cemetery on Boulardrie Island.

McDonald/Kerr

CoriLeighL — 14 Oct 2007 7:52:09 GMT

I am searching for information on John McDonald who married Anne Kerr. I do not know birthdates for either of them however Anne was the daughter of John Kerr and Moiret MacLeod(her first cousin was the mother of John A. MacDonald Canada's first prime minister).
John and Anne's children were:
1.Rory McDonald b. 1854-Oct 12 1929 who married Mary Ann ??
2.Margaret McDonald b. July 16 1859-aft 1912 married William Matheson(this is my line). I believe she was first married to Archibald MacVicar, may have had son from this marriage named John. From her marriage to William Matheson she had a son named Kenneth. Kenneth was born Nov 9 1891 and died May 14 1969. He married Norine(Nora) Smith.
3.Christie McDonald- married John MacDonald(may have been from Boston or moved their after their marriage-they had a son named Charles who married a Florence and they had two children-Charles MacDonald Jr.(Married a lady named Jewel and had sons Ross, Scott and daughter Laurie) and Clifton.
4. Johanna McDonald- married James Bolin-had daughter Annie Jane Bolin(b. 1889) who married Frank Guiter born in 1884.
5. Malcolm McDonald-no further info.

Murphy, Victoria CO, NS

agnesjack — 23 Nov 2007 5:00:58 GMT

I'm looking for information on these brothers and sisters- John J., Mary and Sam J Murphy. They were born in Victoria Co., Cape Breton, children of John Murphy and Annie (Mary?) McNeil. (The senior John would have been born in Newfoundland, son of Thomas Murphy and Bridget Kanary.) Their parents died very young. John died in 1864, his wife died previous to him. The children would have been very young at the time and I think they may have been brought up by another family member and eventually went to the U.S. There is a John Murphy in Beverly, MA in 1900 and this could be one of the children.

Ross in Cape Breton

Rosschaser — 25 Mar 2006 4:58:39 GMT

Hi folks!

I had originally posted the information below last October. Since then, thanks to Bill Lawson and others on this site, I've been able to find some info that suggests that Alexander Ross lived (at least a little while) in Uig Parish, Lewis, in Scotland. And he, his wife Mary MacKay (or McKay) and his family may have come to Cape Breton around 1827.

Because he settled in the St. Ann's area, I'm trying to determine what, if any, relation he had to the other Ross settlers in and around Munro's Point in the North Gut of St. Ann's. Also, the Ross pioneers in the adjacent settlements of North River, Englishtown, Big Harbour, Plaster, and even Boularderie. I would appreciate hearing from anyone who has information about their pioneer Ross families in these areas. I'd be happy to share what I have with them. I'm hoping this would help me to identify the siblings, and ancestors, of Alexander Ross.

Original posting below:
My gg grandfather was Alexander Ross, born about 1788/89, who married in Stornoway a Mary MacKay.They emigrated to Canada about 1820 and landed in the St. Ann's area of Cape Breton, N.S. later settling in Little Narrows. They had a large family of 8 or 9 children, two of whom were my g grandfather John, born 1827 (or 1832) in St. Ann's, Cape Breton and died 1895 in Little Narrows, and his older brother Donald, born 1813, who lived in nearby Jubilee. I am trying to find out more information about both Alexander Ross and Mary (MacKay) Ross. I know little about where they came from (i.e. were they both from Stornoway?), and how they got to St. Ann's (i.e. what ships, routes, etc.) . . . .

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Donald.

Norman MacRITCHIE & Maggie GILLIS of Little Narrows

ancestralfamilytrees — 16 Jun 2007 4:38:21 GMT

I am hoping to find more information on the parents of Maggie GILLIS born abt 1859 who married Norman MacRITCHIE abt 1877. [Norman was born 1850, s/o Murdoch MacRITCHIE & Effie MORRISON]

They had 9 children:
Effie Catherine
Annabell
Caroline
Christina
Laughlan D
Maggie
*Murdoch Angus MacRITCHIE [the one I am researching for friends]
Mary Ann [died in infancy]
Nellie S

Norman died 1921 and Maggie in 1915 and both are buried in Little Narrows Cemetery.

Any info or help is greatly appreciated!

Murdo A Ma[c]RITCHIE & Effie MORRISON of North River area

ancestralfamilytrees — 15 Jun 2007 5:55:31 GMT

I am doing research for a friend and am trying to find info on Murdo A Ma[c]RITCHIE & wife Effie MORRISON.

According to their son Norman's death reg in 1921, they were both born in Victoria county but I found only 1 Effie MacRITCHIE in Victoria county and she was born in Scotland in 1813 and emigrated to Canada abt 1829.

The son that I am tracing was Norman MacRITCHIE born Dec 1850 according to his death reg; 1848 according to his tombstone and 1849 according to the 1911 Census.

He married Maggie GILLIS in 1877 in Inverness county - She was born abt 1859.

Norman died in Orangedale East and both he and his wife are buried in Little Narrows Cemetery, Little Narrows.

Any info would be a help!
Thanks!

de La Boularderie family

R. Spieler — 6 Oct 2003 2:34:39 GMT

We are seeking information concerning the early history of Boularderie Island,and descendants of the family de La Boularderie which was granted the island in 1719.

Peter McIntosh & Annie Martin descendants

JamesBMacIntosh — 6 Oct 2003 2:21:53 GMT

Hi!! folks I am looking for Pioneer McIntosh's and the decendants of Peter & Annie (Martin) McIntosh. After her husband died in Scotland, Annie along with two sons Donald (young) and James came to Nova Scotia in the early 1800's. Donald Old McIntosh came to Nova Scotia before his mother and meet again in the Pleasant Bay area. From PB they moved to the Bay St. Lawrence area. Any help with information would be greatly appreciated. Jim

Shipwreck Black Brook

Doug Wilkie — 10 Oct 2006 3:55:49 GMT

According to family lore my GGGgrandfather James A Wilkie was shipwrecked at Black Brook near Ingonish about 1815. The date may be a bit off. The ship may have been called the Murcury. The crew came ashore and all but one survived and were taken by boat my a local man to Sydney. The ship was running between Cardiff and Montreal. I would like to confirm that the shipwreck took place and any other information that may be available.

Nova Scotia Places

jcardinal — 10 Oct 2006 1:14:08 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 interactive maps. Check it out, it's free!

Christopher Mailman

J. Galbraith — 23 Jul 2006 5:55:38 GMT

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

Mary Young (Briard/Bruard) of Little Bras d'Or

heather — 2 Nov 2005 11:33:45 GMT

Trying to find a Mary M Young that would of been born about 1845-50 in Little Bras d'Or area. Possibly never married. Any help or leads would be appreciated.

PECK Bras d'Or

Peter_Oxenbridge — 27 Mar 2006 9:18:39 GMT

This name shows in Bras d'Or, little Pond, The Narrows areas since early 1800's - first George Peck and sons including John (1838 census).

Would like to hear from anyone with knowledge of this family in this early time frame, please contact me at
petox@xtra.co.nz

Peter. New Zealand

GARY GORDON DUFF

Sandi — 12 Feb 2006 4:21:16 GMT

Hello: Trying to find some information a Gary Gordon Duff who I believe passed away @ 2-4-2001 at some point was in Big Baddeck, N.S. Not sure if he fit's into our Cameron Genealogy. If so his parents or grandparent's would have been Annie Regina (Cameron) Duff & Alex Duff. Thanks to all for any help. Sandi

Claude Young son of Brenton A and Mabel Young

Linda Mesetovic — 5 Oct 2005 2:50:27 GMT

I am trying to find any information on this family. Brenton A. Young was born in Summerville, Hants County, N.S. 08/08/1884 and Mabel Lauraine Gay was born 09/22/1881 in Coldstream, Colchester County, N.S. Claude was born maybe 1914. He had a brother Charlton A. born 1912 (I found the headstone for Charlton) but died at birth. He had a sister Leclar Grace (known as Grace) Young b. 1908 and another sister Ethel G. Young b. 1911.
I am at a dead end. Can anyone help?

Campbell of Little Bras d'Or

heather — 2 Nov 2005 11:30:07 GMT

Trying to find a Joseph Campbell of Little Bras D'or, born approx about 1845-50.

Benjamin Shiers and Mary Brown

Katherine O'Neill — 16 Jun 2005 3:14:04 GMT

Had a daughter Marion Shiers born 1879 died 1955. She married a Angus Fitzgerald Oct 15 1902. Does anyone have any info on the Shiers familiy.

John Butler Townsend & parents

Dotty — 3 Oct 2005 7:01:17 GMT

? Townsend married ? Butler;they had a son John Butler Townsend b- Orange co,NY 1796;story has they were blackfoot.They are connected to Truman,Jesse,James,Jeremiah,Edward Butler.>they were in Yates co,NY 1820-1840.This is all I have .I need help please.Any Butler married to Townsend please let me know,this may be helpful for me to get a location on this family.Thank you,Dotty my email is na4evr@hotmail.com

Prichard

Nelson — 25 Sep 2005 6:46:28 GMT

I am looking for descendants of ARTHUR & CATHERINE (MARTIN) PRICHARD.

In the 1911 Census they are shown as living in the Village of BADDECK.

The children were..THEODORE,WILLIAM,ARTHUR and CHARLES.

Tks.

campbells of ingonish

heather — 20 Sep 2005 12:26:16 GMT

Trying to find out information on John Alexander Campbell, married to Melinda May Roberts of Ingonish, Victoria County. He apparently was raised by Campbells, and took on their name. He was born in about 1876, married in 1899 and had a heart attack and died at the plaster mines in Ingonish about 1928, 1929, but have been unable to confirm. I would appreciate ANY information that can be passed on.

William Dennison

mhullmatheson — 5 Nov 2002 1:51:42 GMT

My gg grandfather William Dennison had a sister, Mary.
Mary married David Hartigan of Baddeck. Interested in hearing from any descendants of Mary and David. Willing to share information on Dennison family and their descendants.

MACASKILLS of Cape North

Greig Cooke — 17 Mar 2005 2:56:07 GMT

Looking for additional information on Malcolm MACASKILL of Skye, who settled in Cape North, Victoria County circa 1830. Malcolm's family included sons Neil (b. 1830) and Norman and daughter Christie (b. circa 1814). Malcolm is listed in the 1838 census for Cape North but I have no further information about him. Neil married Flora MATHESON and raised a large family in Cape North, which is well documented. Norman left Cape Breton circa 1835 and no more is known of him. Christie married Alexander CHISHOLM and moved to Whycocomagh after 1838.

Jersey Cove

Malcolm Matheson — 28 Jan 2005 12:16:10 GMT

Anyone from Jersey Cove out there? My mother was raised in Jersey Cove by foster parents Malcolm & Annie MacAulay.

Mary Elizabeth GRAY b.1832

Teknoelf — 15 Apr 2005 5:43:10 GMT

Does anyone have any information on a Mary Elizabeth GRAY b.1832 in September? I'm looking for her parents. I am not sure where in Nova Scotia she came from. She went to the US (Gloucester, MA) to marry John LYCETT and they had 4 children. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Catherine Martin & Kenneth Morrison - North River

Keith M — 12 Mar 2005 8:08:26 GMT

I'm looking for any vitals on Catherine Martin and her husband Kenneth Morrison. Their daughter Christina married Kenneth MacDonald, son of Neil and Jessie, of Tarbot. They were living during the 1881-1901 censuses. Other children were Margaret, Donald and Isabella. Isabella married Kenneth's brother Johnny Ban Mcdonald also of Tarbot. I know there is some research going on with this family. The MacDonald side I'm okay with, it's the Morrison/Martins that are problematic.

Any information on this wing of the Morrison family or the Martin family of North River would bring down a huge roadblock.

Any help would be great....

Death records earlier than 1955

cooke1_1 — 2 Apr 2005 4:51:29 GMT

I attempted to order death certificate on NS records site, but it wouldn't accept the 1925 date; said it must not be earlier than 1955. Can anyone tell me how to obtain records for 1913 and 1925? Thanks
pam

Colin McLeod-Mary McAskill Ancestry

C. Brian Rokes — 19 Dec 2004 9:02:55 GMT

I'm searching for a lead to the ancestry of my ggg-grandparents Colin Mcleod, born about 1806 and Mary McAskill, born about 1812, d/o Donald McAskill and McSween and cousin to giant Angus McAskill. Colin McLeod's father's name was most likely John McLeod. His first son is named John McLeod born about 1829, married to Johanna MacAulay. Colin McLeod does not show up in the 1871 census but his wife Mary McAskill does, shown as a widow living with her son and my gg grandfather Roderick "Rory" McLeod. Roderick married a Sarah Campbell and were from Englishtown in 1871.

Pritchard, not Richard

nelsonpoole — 16 Dec 2004 2:01:02 GMT

My posting for RICHARD should read PRICHARD.
The census taker had spelt the name wrong.

Nelson

Richard family, Baddeck 1901

nelsonpoole — 16 Dec 2004 2:01:02 GMT

On the 1901 Census for BADDECK,CB.

Household # 25

28---MARTIN,KATE F. Head W Jul 20 1835 65
29 --RICHARD,CATHERINE F Daughter M Feb 13 1874 27
30---RICHARD, ARTHUR , Son-in-Law M 29Jan. 1874 27
31---RICHARD.THEDORE E M Grandson S Nov 16 1897 3
31---RICHARD,WILLIAM H M Grandson S sept 18 1900 1

Anybody with any information?

Thanks, Nelson

Catherine MacLellan m. William Martin

nelsonpoole — 16 Dec 2004 2:01:02 GMT

I am looking for information on WILLIAM & CATHERINE (MACLELLAN) MARTIN.

CATHERINE died in Baddeck in 1911.

They had two daughters and on e son.

Did they live in Baddeck?

Nelson

Christy McLeod marriage to Dan Morrison

Jackie — 12 Apr 2004 11:14:00 GMT

does anyone have any information concerning Dan Morrison born approx. 1865. Born probably in Little Narrows, Cape Breton. In the 1902 Census that was where Christy lived with her family.

McRAE: Baddeck, 1881?

Brian — 20 Aug 2004 12:50:48 GMT

Looking for information on the Angus McRAE family who appeared on the 1881 census - wife Alexandrine, daughter Mary Annie McRAE (b.c. 1868, and son Farquhar. We know that “Annie” headed to teach in the Yukon in about 1898. She married Samuel James BENTLEY there in 1902. Samuel James was born in Pictou in 1860 and was last reported on the 1871 Census: Sub-District: Economy-Five Islands.
Annie died in Edmonton in 1947.

Obit: John A. Donovan

Victoria Fraser — 6 Oct 2003 2:31:18 GMT

Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, January 21, 1987
John Anthony Donovan, 60, of Ingonish Beach, Victoria County, died Saturday, Jan. 17 in Riverview Adult Residential Centre, Pictou County. Born in Ingonish, he was a son of the late William T. and Bridget (Curtis) Donovan. He was a member of St. Peter's Parish, Ingonish. He is survived by a stepbrother, William T. Curtis, Ingonish Beach. He was predeceased by a sister, Mary Ann; two stepbrothers, Gerry and Henry. Memorial Mass was held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Church, Ingonish, Father Paul MacGillivary officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

McIver / Stewart Connections

Michele Doucette — 21 Jun 2004 1:32:39 GMT

Pte. Angus McAskill, WWI

Ross Dickson — 20 Feb 2004 2:16:53 GMT

I recently came into possession of a packet of correspondence dating from the First World War, regarding my mother's cousin George Lawson of Kent Co., NB. However, three of the letters are from Angus McAskill of Big Bras d'Or and his mother, Mrs. Norman McAskill. If there are any relative or descendants of this family reading these messages, I invite you to examine the transcriptions posted at http://members.kingston.net/hfraser/genealogy/macintosh/GeoL... for a brief view into Private McAskill's time as a prisoner of war in 1917-1918.

Descendants of Duncan Mackenzie m. Isabella Beaton

jmefurlong — 13 Jan 2004 3:15:07 GMT

Mackenzie/Mckenzie

I know for sure that the last two generations of this family are spelled MAC, but there have always been rumors that the old family spelling is Mc.

John Francis Mackenzie (born-09/22/1915) born in Dominion(?).

Father, Duncan Mackenzie, was born in Cape Breton
Mother, Maude Mackenzie

This family moved back near his family and lived in the Dominion area of Cape Breton from approximately 1912 until 12-06-1917 when they moved back to Central Maine.

There are family notes that Duncan worked in local mines for a short time, (Florence #3) was mentioned. Around 1915 until 1919 Duncan served in the Canadian Army and was shipped overseas.

I found an Attestation Form from the Canadian Over-Seas Exped. Forces for a Duncan John Mackenzie with a date of birth of June 12, 1889, born in Boularderie on Cape Breton. It lists his wife as Maude E. Mckenzie. This material happened to me by chance but matches the family information I have so I assume that this is the correct family line. At the time this form was written, which was July 13, 1916, it shows that his wife was living on Delams(?) lake, Cape Breton. I cannot find a reference to this lake anywhere.

Grandfather, John Mackenzie
Grandmother, Elizabeth Mackenzie (MacDonald)

They were married in 1888 and lived in Cape Breton.

Elizabeth died 11/11/1906 in Cape Breton, I assume in Dominion.

Great grandfather, Duncan Mackenzie
Great grandmother, Isabella Mackenzie (Beaton)

There was also a few notes that mentioned a Hector Mackenzie that had family land near Dalem's lake, Island of Boulardarie. It also mentioned a kings grant.

Jessie Kelman Obit/Burial

dmgrant — 7 Nov 2003 1:00:48 GMT

Would someone have access to or know about a Catholic cemetery in Iona, Cape Breton? I am looking for info from death/burial records or tombstone of 'Jessie Kelman' died Iona 15 Nov 1889...she was born in Scotland & emigrated in 1872 with Peter Grant family.
I am hoping information will include names of her parents.
Thanks in advance for any help,
dmg

Mary J. Morison, b. 1859 Nova Scotia

Lynn Cohen — 6 Oct 2003 2:00:13 GMT

Researching family of Mary J. Morison, b. 1859 Nova Scotia. Immigrated to US in 1903. 1881 Canada census in Boularderie, Victoria shows a Mary J. Morison a daughter of Donald Morison (b.1825 Scotland) and Ann (?) Morison (b. 1830 Nova Scotia); other children in the family at that census were Alex F., Sarra C., Maggie J., Agnes, and Dolena. Oral history in my family places Mary J. Morison on Cape Breton Island so this *could* be her family. Any additional information about her or her family would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Lynn Cohen (great-granddaughter of Mary J.Morison)

Re: Catherine MacQueen m. Archibald or Daniel McDonald

Shirley Lane — 6 Oct 2003 2:03:05 GMT

Russell, thank you so much for your information. I do have those results from the census'and have also found Catherine and Archie Jr. in the 1901 Cencus living in Baddeck.and this makes sense as by then Donald had been killed in a woods accident and Racheal and Isobella were married. What I am having trouble understanding is why Isobella doesn't show up on any of these records and the year of her birth was the same as Donald's unless they were twins. I can add to you information though. Rachael and Capt. Dan's daughter married as you said Murdock MacDermid. They had three children, Florence who married Dr. Muir Lang, Marjorie who married Ken MacKenzie and Nancy who married a Lanlgey. All three are still living in Cape Breton .

Catherine MacQueen m. Archibald or Daniel McDonald

Shirley Lane — 6 Oct 2003 2:02:38 GMT

Looking for information on my great grandmother born Catherine MacQueen about1842 amrried Archibald or Daniel McDonald and settled in Ingonish and had at least four children, Rachael, Archibald, Daniel and Isobella( my grandmother)Isobella married Joseph Day and resided in Jeddore Nova Scotia and Rachael married Capt. Dan MacRae and lived in Baddeck

John Alexander Campbell m. Melinda May Roberts

heatherjh1 — 6 Oct 2003 2:16:57 GMT

David Hart

andrea — 5 Nov 2002 1:49:24 GMT

hi im looking for my g grandfather his name was David Hart he was from Main-a-dieu (Balaine/baleine)his wifes name was sarah they had at least 6 children between 1920-129 they are beleived to have died in 1929 but as yet no proof .all children were told they died and were adopted out.they only records on sarah and david i can find are 4 baptisms 3 of which are in Glace Bay including last child born in april 1929.Can Anyone Help?tks in advance andrea

Obit: John Joseph MacNeil

Victoria Fraser — 6 Oct 2003 2:29:11 GMT

The Evening News, New Glasgow, Sat Oct 25, 1986
Iona - John Joseph (DoDo) MacNeil, 64, Iona, died Friday at home. Born in Iona, he was the son of the late Rory John and Mary Sarah (MacNeil) MacNeil. He was an electrician by trade and a veteran of the Second World War. Among the survivors is a sister, Rose MacNeil, St. Andrew's, Antigonish. The remains are resting at St. Columba Church, Iona. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St Columba Parish. Interment will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.