CAPE BRETON COUNTIES GENWEB

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MCCLELLAN posted by Loretta Boyer McClellan on Friday, August 1, 1997

I am searching for any information on the McCLELLAN family (and variant spellings) that came to Nova Scotia from Scotland and then moved to South Carolina, U.S. The ancestor that we know of was Hugh McCLELLAN, born about 1780 in York, South Carolina, U.S. His son was James McCLELLAN, born 8 Aug 1804 in York, South Carolina, U.S. died in Payson, Utah, U.S. I have heard from other researchers that many McCLELLANs came from Scotland to Nova Scotia prior to settling in the U.S. Any information on McCLELLANs(or other surname spelling variants)in Nova Scotia prior to 1780 would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

MCLEOD posted by Bill Tinney on Friday, August 1, 1997

My maternal grandmother was born on Cape Breton. My only information comes from faded copies of Bible records, a single death notice, and the memory of a now departed cousin. The notice uses Mc, and Bible record uses Mc for parents, Mac for children. Why?

John McLeod m. Jane Morrison. No dates
Their son Alexander, d.4 Nov. 1913, m. to Bessie (Betsy) Mac or McLeod, d. 26 Aug, 1910. They had eleven children:

Maggie, b. 27 Oct. 1866 M. ? Fadar ch. Bill, Josie
Annie, b. 24 Jan. 1869 M. ? MacLean ch. Maude, Everett, John Christine, Alex, Rod, Bessie,
Josie, b. 15 Feb. 1871 M. John Tinney ch. George F, my dad Daniel Frederick, Lillian
John D., b. 27 Nov. 1872, d. 18 March 1902 ch.?
Alexander, b. 13 Oct, 1874, ch. one son
Mary, b. 30 Nov. 1876, M. ? MacRitchie ch?
Neil John b. 17 Aug. 1878 ch. Alex
Jennie b. 1 May 1880 ch. Roy Macleod, ? MacLeod
Christyanne b. 4 July 1882, d. 6 July 1886
Roderick I b. 16 Oct. 1884 d. 27 June 1886
Roderick II b. i Jan. 1889 ch. Evelyn

Any help out there??? Bill

KEHOE, MICHEAU, RENOUF, YOUNG posted by Joanne H Harrison on Sunday, August 3, 1997

I would love to hear from anyone researching these, if I were to try and list all the first names, I would take up too much space. joanne

MACKENZIE posted by James Andrew MacKenzie on Sunday, August 3, 1997

Looking for Ducan Mackenzie was a fisherman on the Margaree. Serve as a naval officer in WWII. Was also a writer and philosopher.

KIMBALL, MCRAE posted by Benson on Sunday, August 3, 1997

Looking for any info on Seth Kimball and Anna (McRae) Kimball. Have located on 1861, 1871, and 1882 census in Middle River, Victoria County. Their children are Seth, Elizabeth, Franklin, Phebe, Mary, Maggie, James, John, and Sabin. Any info would be appreciated.

MILES posted by jjb on Sunday, August 3, 1997

information on Wayne Abraham Miles born october 1949 believed to have died sometime between 1977 and 1986 was born in North Sydney I believe his Mothers name was Anna and his father was dead he may have died in Halifax or been buried there

MACASKILL posted by Gary Carlsen on Sunday, August 3, 1997

Angus MACASKILL

METCALFE posted by Leonard Tucker on Wednesday, August 6, 1997

Looking for Melissa (PYNN) Mtecalfe wife of Martin METCALFE who lived in Glace Bay area. May have been Salvation Army.

DOUCET posted by Pat Hayes on Friday, August 8, 1997

All DOUCETS from the Margaree/Cheticamp area are supposedly descended from Paul DOUCET and Felicite MICHEL. Paul settled in the area in the 1780's after "le grand derangement". Am looking for any DOUCETS with Margaree/Cheticamp roots.

MCKENZIE posted by Robyn McKenzie on Saturday, August 9, 1997

Looking for Stanley McKenzie, born New Glasgow in late 1890's. Went to Port Aux Basques and married Edwina Figari. She died July 1, 1918 giving birth to my father John Stanley Garfield McKenzie. The older Stan apparently settled in Big Bras D'Or or Little Bras D'Or and Married a nurse. They went on to have several children. Unknown whether RC or Prot.

posted by John Ferguson on Saturday, August 9, 1997

My ancestors sailed from Liverpool to Australia on the Brig 'Brenda' which was built in Nova Scotia in 1829. Can anyone give me any Idea who may have built her & if it is possible to get plans or sketches of the ship? A reply in the E-mail would be appreciated. Many thanks, John Ferguson

MACAULAY posted by Fred Williams on Sunday, August 10, 1997

Seeking information on Daniel George MacAulay, a Cape Bretoner whom I suspect was from either the St. Ann's Bay area or Cow Bay in Cape Breton County. He left Cape Breton about 1890 and spent many years in British Columbia as a seal hunter and ship captain.

CAMPBELL, MACCLEAN, MACDOUGALL, MACEACHERN, MACISAAC, MACNEIL, MACPHEE, MACSWEEN, MCDONALD, MCLENNON, MCMULLIN, MORRISON posted by Kathy Martin on Sunday, August 10, 1997

Seek Info on the following Many of these individuals are referenced in "To the Hill of Boisdale" by A.J. MacMillan
"Iain Mac Aonghais" MACNEIL and wife Anna, emigrated from Scotland 1820-1830 settled at Big Bank, Boularderie. Son, Donald born 1822.
Margaret MACDOUGALL, dau of "Malcolm the Miller" in Barra, married Hector MACNEIL in Glascow, Scotland in 1790's.
Caitriona MACSWEEN, dau. of Hugh "Eoghann" MACSWEEN, married James MACNEIL (b. 1798)son of above mentioned Hector and Margaret (MACDOUGALL) MACNEIL.
Angus "the Turner" MACNEIL, spinning wheel craftsman, siblings: Katie, Ann, Elizabeth, Michael & Dan all buried in Boularderie. Angus MACNEIL's wife was Jane MacPhee of Schenacadie b. 1847. May have been married by wedding banns about 1870-1873 at either St. Mary's East Bay or Cath. Church in N.Sydney. Angus and Jane (MACPHEE) MACNEIL lived in North Sydney.
Jane MACPHEE is a descendent of John MACPHEE who came on the Harmony. John was son of "the Tailor" MACPHEE in Barra.
Jane MACPHEE is also a decendent of Jonathan MACNEIL of Washabuck and Lachlan MACLEAN b. scotland 1728 and his wife Annie MACPHEE.
Iain Og MORRISON b. 1811 in Scotland, married Mairi MACEACHERN and settled at French Vale.
Iain CAMPBELL married Mor (Sarah) MACISAAC. They emigrated via PEI to Rear of Boisdale/Campbells Lake area prior to 1838.
Iain and Mor MACISAAC CAMPBELL had a son, Iain who married Pegi Mhor MACISAAC.
Neil MCMULLIN married Mary MCLENNON and lived in Red Islands. Their son, Michael was born in 1834.
Angus CAMPBELL married Kitty MCDONALD. Their daughter, Florence, born 1839, married Michael MCMULLIN mentioned above. Michael and Florence CAMPBELL MCMULLIN lived in French Road/Mira Region.
ANY HELP TRACING ANY OF THESE PEOPLE BACK TO SCOTLAND IS APPRECIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.

GILLIS, JAMIESON posted by Lexi Jamieson on Sunday, August 10, 1997

Searching for sources of information on CHARLES JAMIESON born 1856 Broad Cove NS, died: 22 Mar 1930 Inverness, Inverness Co. NS Light-keeper at Bay St. Lawrence from 1893-1916. Would like to find the names of the children that died of diphtheria and were buried at the light house Son of HUGH JAMIESON and JESSIE MCLEOD, nephew of Godfrey Jamieson

MATTHEWS posted by Diane Lewis on Sunday, August 10, 1997

I am looking for information about Lambert Matthews,born Oct.22,1882.I am not sure where he was born.Is anyone out there researching the Matthews Family.

EDWARDS, PARSONS posted by Al Parsons on Monday, August 11, 1997

I am looking for information on my grandfather and great- grandfather on my father's side. My grandfather was Llewellyn Parsons and my ggrandfather was Alec(Alex or Alexander) Edwards. I have some information from census records, however, I am unable to find Alec's parents, he was listed as the adopted son of MacDonalds..

CAMPBELL, SIMPSON posted by Charlie Simpson on Monday, August 11, 1997

Please send me any information that you might have on my father Charles Sommerville Simpson born Sydney Mines on January 10,1995 and my mother Sarah Irwin Campbell born Sydney Mines September 15,1918. I have just started to trace my family history and would appreciate any assistance. Thank you.

MACKENZIE posted by Malcolm Neil MacKenzie on Wednesday, August 13, 1997

Researching Neil MacKenzie, b. 1816 probably in Scotland. Married Margaret Morrison, daughter of William and Mary (MacAskill) Morrison. Margaret b. Borve Bheag, Isle of Harris. Neil and Margaret lived at New Cambellton for a time before settling at Cape George Harbor, Richmond County. They parented 8 children: Mary, William. Kenneth (my grandfather), Roderick, Donald, Alexander, Sarah and Annabella. Any assistance would be appreciated.

CAMERON posted by allan collie on Thursday, August 14, 1997

LOOKING FOR INFO ON JOHN CAMERON- BLACKSMITH -NORTH SYDNEY AROUND 1818-POSSIBLE FAMILY AND ANY OTHER INFO.PLEASE CONTACT ME @ ALLAN COLLIE RR#1, WESTVILLE,N.S. BOK 2A0

MACCORMICK, MORRISON posted by Stephen MacDonald on Friday, August 15, 1997

I am seeking information about the parents of Father MacCormick former pastor of St. Mary's R.C. church at East Bay, N.S. I was told his mother was a Morrison and that my family was related to him by that connection. He was pastor there around 1930-1940ish.

ELLSWORTH, PHALEN posted by Ken MacDonald on Friday, August 15, 1997

I am doing extensive research on the family of William Phalen, Port Morien, N.S. (born 1800). I have some information on two family members, but would appreciate more. Margaret Phalen (Maggie) was born approx. 1874, daughter of Angus and Jane Cole, and married Richard Ellsworth. They lived in Springhill for a time. They had two sons, of whom I am seeking information - Jimmy and Michael, born before 1910. The other family member about whom I am iseeking information is Hillary Phalen, son of George and Isobel Petrie. I believe that his family lives in the local area of Cape Breton. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

MACMILLAN, MCKINNON posted by George C. Duggan on Saturday, August 16, 1997

Searching for information about Murdoch McKinnon 1867-1941 and Christina (Christy) MacMillan McKinnon 1864-1913. They lived in East Bay and then Glace Bay. Also looking to purchase a copy of "To the Hill of Boisdale"

BOUDREAU, FOREST, LANDRY, SAMSON, WOLF posted by KImberly Landry Richards on Tuesday, August 19, 1997

I am searching for those familes named above in Arichat, Little Anse, Petit de Grat, D'Escuse and that general area. Thank you.

DALTON posted by Denise Dalton on Tuesday, August 19, 1997

trying to trace john thomas dalton born approx. 1830 on death cert says born. arashot, cape breton. not sure if this is correct. john thomas dalton married margaret carey, born tipperary, ire. story goes he was sailor who jumped ship in Victoria Aust., at young age believed to be around 20 years at the time. I realise this is very vague but just starting queries. Any info would be great. many thanks denise.

MARSH, SNOW, TUTTY posted by Donald A. SNOW on Saturday, August 23, 1997

Seeking info on my G-Grandfather,David TUTTY, believed born in Wales, UK.Came to Cape Breton where he married my G-Grandmother, Margaret MARSH, Bras D'or. They had a daughter, Mary Agnes TUTTY, grandmother, who married Samuel SNOW.They had three sons, Daniel,Joseph,William & a daughter Margaret.S.SNOW died in 1938, Mary Agnes SNOW in 1944. Request any info you might have on any or the forenamed.

CAMPBELL, MACDONALD posted by Joan Hallett on Friday, August 29, 1997

Norman Campbell b-1834 m-Catherine b-1832 (No last name) before 1859. They had 9 children Christy b- 1859, Donald b- 1861,Laughlin b- 1863 (my husband's g-grandfather),Margraret b-1865, john b- 1867, Roderick b- 1869, Annie b- 1871, Mary b- 1873,Daniel b- 1879. Laughlin b- 1863 m- Flora MACDONALD b- 1852 Inverness, NS they married before 1885 . They had 4 childtren Christina Ellen b- 10/14/1885 (my husband's g-mother), Daniel Norman b- 1886, Katie Marie b-1887, Alexander Neil b- 1889. Christina Ellen left NS and came to The USA adn m- Howard Hill Hartford. this information was complied from the census 1881 thanks for any help. joan hallett

LING posted by John Ling on Friday, August 29, 1997

SEEKING INFORMATION ON MY GR GR GRANDFATHER,JAMES LING WHO CAME TO THE LINGAN AREA PRIOR TO 1840.HE ORIGINATED IN IRELAND AND HIS WIFE CATHERINE WAS SCOTCH(FROM PEI)

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