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HUREAU, JOSSE, JOYCE, MARCHAND, PETITPAS posted by Pam Kelly on Tuesday, July 1, 1997

If anyone has any info. on these family names it would be most appreciated. The families are from the town of D'Escousse on Isle Madam. I am stuck in the early 1800s with these surnames. Thank you for any help.

CORMIER, ROACH posted by mcheung on Wednesday, July 2, 1997

Looking for info on Williiam Cormier, born 1883 in Cheticamp N.S - son Arsenee Cormier and Cecilia Poirier. Also looking for info on Mary Roach, born 1885 in Eastern Harbor N.S daughter of Timothy Roach, mother unknown. Thank you,

MACKILLOP posted by Nancy MacDonnell on Wednesday, July 2, 1997

MAC KILLOP Seeking information on Cape Breton Mac Killop families for family history

MACDONNEL posted by Nancy MacDonnell on Wednesday, July 2, 1997

Seeking information on MAC DONNELL from MARGAREE AREA , Cape Breton, Nova Scotia for family history.

MACPHERSON posted by Terence McQueeney on Thursday, July 3, 1997

Do You have any information on MACPHERSON,Martin?

MACLEAN posted by Margaret Chute on Thursday, July 3, 1997

I am seeking info on Murdoch MacLean born Aug. 1867 Cape Breton Isle possibly Inverness. Immigrated to Boston, Mass. yr. 1878. Had brother Hector and possibly a brother Roderick who immigrated to Boston, Mass. in 1890. Murdoch was a carpenter by trade. He married Mary Jane MacPhee (Jennie) daughter of Donald MacPhee and Catherine MacDonald of Burnt Point, PEI. Marriage took place in Boston and they had 13 children. I am a grandchild but am tracing this for my grandson who is 9 yrs. old. Any help would be appreciated.

BOUDREAU, LAMBERT, REID, TIMMONS, WILLIAMS posted by kim swanson (nee TIMMONS on Friday, July 4, 1997

Both my mom and dad's families come from Cape Breton and so there are many names I am interested in. First I will start with the TIMMONS name, they come from Pleasant Bay, C.B., my great-grandfather's name was ALEC MURRY TIMMONS and he married ISABEL JANE FRASER and both lived in PLEASANT BAY. They had one son, KENNETH ALEXANDER TIMMONS who was born July 15, 1920. Isabel was born October 15, 1900 and died August 27, 1983. I do not know when Alec was born but he died the spring of 1978. He lived in Hamilton, Ontario for many years and returned after his wife died, I believe. Kenny now resides in New Waterford.
The WILLIAMS family is from Ingonish, my grandmother name is Celeste TIMMONS (WILLIAMS), she is from Ingonish. Her father's name was George W. WILLIAMS and he married Mary Josephine LAMBERT. He was born in 1892 and died in 1965 and Mary was born in 1900 and died in 1970. Her father's name is LOUIS LAMBERT and that's the end of my information. Mary was born in ST. PIERRE ET MIQUELON. George Williams was born to JOSEPH AND CHRISTENE WILLIAMS. NO DATES.
KENNETH FRASER was the father of ISABEL FRASER, her siblings are SADIE MAE, AUSTIN, LEO, DUNCAN AND DONALD STANLEY. I know that SADIE DIED IN 1985.
REID FAMIY-Great-grandfather is George Samuel REID and he married MARY ALICE BOUDREAU. He was born in 1890, PETITES, NEWFOUNDLAND and she was born in 1896 in MARTINIQUE RICHMOND COUNTY, C.B. and died in 1979. GEORGE'S parents were RICHARD JOSEPH REID AND LUCRETIA WHITE. He was born in 1860 in Marystown, Newfoundland and his date of death is unknown. His parents were JOSEPH REID AND BEATRICE NEWMAN, BOTH BORN IN ENGLAND, he died in 1859 or 1860 and she died in childbirth in 1860. Lucretia WHITE was born in 1870 in Petites NFL and died in 1936. Richard and Lucretia's children: Charles William, George Samuel, Joseph Richard, Frederick John, Albert Henry and Percival.
BOUDREAU Mary's parents are GERALD DESIRE BOUDREAU AND JULIA MCPHEE, NO INFORMATION ON THEM.
I HOPE SOMEONE OUT THERE HAS A CONNECTION TO ONE OF THESE FAMILIES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. KIM

BIRKLEY posted by Fred Birkley on Saturday, July 5, 1997

Can anyone tell me how Birkley Street, Glace Bay got it's name and when? My ancestors were miners from central Scotland and Northumberland, England from the middle of the 1800's. Any assistance greatfully received. Fred Birkley Edmonton, AB

MACASKILL posted by Taz on Monday, July 7, 1997

Can anyone please give me any info. on the "Cape Breton Giant". I beleive his name was Angus MasAskill. Thank you Taz

JOHN, MACKENZIE posted by Donna E. B. Wright on Monday, July 7, 1997

I'm looking for information on an ancestor of mine. He was commissioned by the King to bring people from Scotland to Nova Scotia aboard his boat Hector (?) landing in Pictou (?) these people would possibly be some of the first Scottish settlers in Nova Scotia. The Captain was given a large amount of land by the King for this service and he sold it in small parts to his children later. If this sounds familiar to anyone I would be very thankful for any corrections or additions that could be made to my information.

CAMERON, DONAHUE posted by D. Brown on Tuesday, July 8, 1997

Seeking information on date of birth and death for Elizabeth Cameron (nee Donahue). Either born in Bay St.Lawrence (Inverness County, Cape Breton) or in New Victoria (Cape Breton County). Probably born around 1900 and probably died around 1927. Her parents were Catherine Donahue nee Fielding and James Donahue (father's side) and Martha MacEachern and Allan MacEachern (mother's side).

MURPHY posted by Natalie (Murphy) Jones on Tuesday, July 8, 1997

MURPHY, Port Hood, NS Dennis Murphy b.1170 in Wexford, Ireland d. ? m. Isabell Watts(d. 1840) children: John, Nicholas, Elizabeth, James, Mary, Isabel *moved to Port Hood circa. 1802 *granted land 1806 *possibly the 1st land surveyor in Inverness Co. has a brother? cousin? James Murphy b. 1776 in Wexford, Ireland d. Sept. 16, 1806(drowned) m. Catherine MacDonald(1756-1812) of Inverness, Scotland children:Nicholas,James,Ellen,Angus *went to Port Hood circa 1804(jumped ship?) NOTE This info is sketchy & needs to be verified/clarified. Would greatly appreciate info on either of these families.

MARSH posted by Sandi Bellefeuille on Friday, July 11, 1997

Looking for info. on Arthur Allan Marsh, b: Sept 18,1886 in Halifax, married Agnes Elizabeth Wournell b: june 11, 1889 in Halifax, married: July 28, 1911, Glace Bay, Cape Breton. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

EVANS, FORREST, MOORE, SMITH posted by Maria Moore on Friday, July 11, 1997

I am researching the family of my husband. I have reached a road block when it comes to his fathers, fathers side of the family. This is what I know. HIs Grandfathers name was Harold Kitchener Moore, he was born in North Sydney on June 13, 1901. His parents names were Henry Moore and Margret Evans. Margret was married prior to being married to Henry to a gentleman by the name of MARTIN, she had two children with him there names were Clara Belle Martin and Lilly Martin. When she was married to Henry Moore she had two sons by the names of Harold Kitchener Moore and Maxwell Moore. Well that is all I know of this family.I do know that they are all deceased. I am planning a visit to Cape Breton in August and was wondering if anyone could tell me where I might be albe to dig up some info while I am there? Thank you for any help you can offer. Maria Moore

DAVIS, GARDNER posted by James P. Davis on Friday, July 11, 1997

I AM SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON JAMES A DAVIS, WHO CAME TO NOVA SCOTIA FROM ENGLAND VIA THE MIDDLEMORE ORPHANAGE AND MARGARET GARDNER. THEY WERE MARRIED IN CAPE BRETON ABOUT 1919. THANK YOU

MACDOUGAL, MACDOUGALL, MCDOUGAL, MCDOUGALL posted by Red MacDougall on Friday, July 11, 1997

Seeking info. and ancesters of my G.gf John McDougal b.1839 Lochaber, Nova Scotia I cannont even find the place, let alone any records. Thanks

MACNEIL posted by Frederick C. MacNeil on Tuesday, July 15, 1997

My Grandfather Hugh Joseph MacNeil was born in Antigonish on 6/17/1908 and died in Boston on 12/15/1983 his parents were Daniel MacNeil born in Cape Breton 1872 and was married to Mary MacDougal MacNeil born in Springfield Nova Scotia on 1/13/1873 My grandmother Lucille Joshephine Macneil(maiden name Hagen) was born in Kelly's cross P.E.I ON 8/21/1908 AND DIED IN bOSTON 2/17/80 would love more info not sure if Daniel had a middle name and if Mary kept her maiden name as middle name. Both great grand parents died in Boston Ma. Daniel in 1946 and Mary in 6/1961. thank you very much for any help.

BOWEN posted by Natalie (Murphy) Jones on Thursday, July 17, 1997

TO: SUSAN MANNING -I couldn't get through your e-mail so leaving this here in hopes you see it.
I saw your request (May 27)and I know there will be a connection. Unfortunately, I don't have too much information for you but it may be a lead. My great grandmother was Ellen Margaret Bowen b May 14,1867 d.March 20, 1952 m. Nov. 22,1887 to James Arthur Murphy and yes I came from that wee little village of Ingonish. So, this is probably William's daughter. I can't confirm that at the moment but will try to get confirmation. I also recall a Sam Bowen that moved to Modesto, California - her brother. Hopefully this info will be of some use. :)

EVANS, FORREST, MOORE posted by Maria Moore on Friday, July 18, 1997

I researching my husbands family in Nova Scotia.I have struck a bit of a wall in the Moore side of the family. What I do know is that My husbands grandfather, Harold Kitchener Moore, was born on June 13, 1901 in North sidney, Nova Scotia. HIs paretns names were Henry Moore and Margaret Evans. He had to half sisters there names were Clara Belle Martin as Lilly Martin. He also had a brother names Maxwell Moore. I would appreciate any help anyone can offer.

CAMPBELL posted by Kym Hutcheon on Saturday, July 19, 1997

I am looking for Neil and Christiana Campbell who were the parents of Neil Jr. b.1827 in "Cape Breton". He married Flora Buchanan in Charlottetown, PEI in 1848. They moved to Ontario in 1855. He was a blacksmith and worked on ships in Wood Islands. It's possible that the parents came from Islay, Argyle.They also had a son John and Findlay. Please help.

DICKSON, MACLEAN posted by Margaret MacDonald on Saturday, July 19, 1997

My grandfather was Alexander Archibald Dickson, born Nov. 1893, his father was Henry David Dickson, born 1834, his mother was Catherine MacLean, they were married in 1867. I think they lived in Catalone, Cape Breton, any information would be appreciated.

NOLAN posted by garry nolan on Sunday, July 20, 1997

grandfather angus nolan, great grandmother dorothy mclean greatgrandfather isaac nolan

BARRETT, HEAD, MANNING, NEIL posted by S. Lessley on Monday, July 21, 1997

Seeking any information on the above mentioned names. My grandfather, Leonard Manning, was born in Gabarus. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

BLACK posted by Rona Shriner on Wednesday, July 23, 1997

wLooking to share information on BLACK family of Benbecula, some of whom settled in Mira area in the 1840's. Have info on all 10 siblings, some of whom settled in Ontario. Specifically looking for ALLAN BLACK, shipbuilder, who came on Lulan to Pictou in 1848,,haven't found him in Grand Mira records as yet. Thanks.

ELLSWORTH posted by Kyle on Wednesday, July 23, 1997

wHERE DOES THE eLLSWORTH FAMOLY FROM DOMINION COME FROM. I THINK IRELAND. I THINK THEY WERE ELWORT OT WORT IN THE OLD COUNTRY. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE ON A SHIP WAS BOUND FOR P.E.I. BUT SOME OF US GOT OFF IN EITHER DOMINION OR NEW WATERFORD. tHEY WERE THE FIRST SETTLERS OF EITHER DOMINION OR NEW WATERFORD. eLLSWORTH AVENUE IS NAMED AFTER THEM. THANK YOU, KYLE ELLSWORTH OF GLACE BAY.

STEELE, TRAVERS posted by Peter Steele on Thursday, July 24, 1997

My father's family arrived in Cape Breton from Scotland (maybe Loch Boisdale) in 1849 and settled in Boisdale. I'm looking for ship names and passenger lists, probably arriving by way of Sydney. Can you assist? Sincerely Peter Steele

CRYER, KELLY posted by Megan Skinner on Thursday, July 24, 1997

I am looking for information on the familiy of George Cryer and Ellen Kelly. They had a daughter Mary, b. 8 Nov. 1876 in Louisbourg. She married William Chandler in 1897 in Halifax. George drowned circa 1885. Other children were Winstow b 1880, Margaret married Joseph Pellow, Elisabeth married Frank Wiley, and John killed in action April 2, 1918. George's family was supposed to have lived inside the ruins of Fortress Louisbourg and a number of years ago I was told that a house owned by the Cryer family still existed in Louisbourg although it had been moved.

JOYCE posted by on Thursday, July 24, 1997

Looking for the parents of Charles Leo Joyce b. 15 Feb 1878 in Arichat, Inverness, NS. Thanks.

GRIMES posted by Jeannette Hiatt on Sunday, July 27, 1997

Seeking information on greatgrandmother and her family origins, parents, nationality etc. Millie GRIMES born aprox. 1872 in Arichat, Cape Breton Married Louis Hobby who was born in Connecticut. They lived in New Hampshire. Really interested in her heritage and history. Thanks

MACLELLAN posted by Andree MacMillan on Sunday, July 27, 1997

I am looking for info on my g-grandfather, Archibald R. McLellan. He was born about 1866 in either Broad Cove or Port Hood. By 1890 he had moved to Pictou County, where he worked as a miner. I don't know much else about him, but that he was Catholic and supposedly (according to 1891 census, his father was born in Scotland)

MACKENZIE posted by Malcolm Neil MacKenzie on Sunday, July 27, 1997

Researching Neil MacKenzie, b. 1816 Probably in Scotland. Married Margaret Morrison daughter of William Morrison and Mary (MacAskill) Morrison. She was b. in Borve Bheag, Isle of Harris. Neil and Margaret lived for awhile in what is now known as New Campbellton before settling at Cape George. any info would be much appreciated.

LANGILL, ROSS posted by Richard H. Langill on Monday, July 28, 1997

Looking for my gr-gr-grandmother, Elizabeth Ann ROSS, b.1807 on ship, supposedly coming from Scotland, but could have been coming from Cape Breton to Pictou Cty. She m. ca.1828-1833 Samuel LANGILL of River John, Pictou County and they had six sons and a daughter. She died between 1849 and 1854. I suspect she was either a sibling or off-spring of one of the four ROSS brothers who settled the Margaree region before 1800. Any clues will be greatly appreciated. Have spent the past week in Pictou and Truro exhausting all available leads there. Dick Langill, Plainfield, NH

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