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CLARKE posted by Frances Kemp on Monday, December 1, 1997

I am seeking information on my great-grandmother, Rachael Clarke who married James Knox, a soldier in the British army in 1850. The marriage took place in Cape Breton and was performed by the Rev. Jerimiah Jost, Wesleyan Missionary. I can find no information on Rachael. Census records state she was born in England. Does anyone include a Rachael Clarke among his/her ancestors. Gratefully, Frances Kemp

MACINTOSH posted by Norma Day on Monday, December 1, 1997

I am seeking information on my great-great grandparents,Norman MacIntosh & Christy MacNeil. She was the daughter of John Brown MacNeil. The couple lived in West Bay, MacIntosh Mountain and when widowed per census 1871 Christy was in St.Peter's. I have their marriage date from Arichat on Aug.23,1845. In particular, I am seeking their birth dates, and Norman's parentage. By my estimates he should have been born in Nova Scotia. It appears the only one of their children to have remained in the area was my g.grandfather, John, who settled in Millville. Possible a brother Angus stayed in St.Peter's area. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. nday@highlander.cbnet.ns.ca

KEITH, NESS posted by Geneva Keith Ulm on Tuesday, December 2, 1997

Looking for families related to John KEITH and Margaret NESS of Mabou, Inverness County. John and Margaret had 11 children together. John, James, George and David (my great-grandfather) Sarah, Eliza Jane, Matilda, Isabelle, Margaret survived to adulthood. I have alot of inform- ation and am always looking for more.

ROSKILLY posted by John Roskilly on Tuesday, December 2, 1997

I am searching for records of my grandfather John Roskilly born 16 Jan 1876 to a Josiah and Catherine (MacDougall) Roskilly some where on Cape Breton.

MUNROE posted by Norm Wood on Wednesday, December 3, 1997

Hello fellow Capers I am doing research on the MUNROES of Loch Lomond. I have most of the family information minus some dates.The area I am interested in is SHIP LANDINGS in Sydney in the years 1811 to 1826.Does anyone know of anyone who has this information or is doing lookups in the same area.I have where they came from,no dates,where they settled,no dates. All I am going on is birth date and date of first child being born.Any and all information will/might point me in the right search area.I/ll send thanks now to those who answer. Woodie a CAPER in Ottawa.

PETRIE posted by Margaret Petrie on Wednesday, December 3, 1997

I am searching for the mother of Margaret Petrie. I know her father was Richard Petrie. She was born June 6, 1825 in Gardiner Mines, Cape Breton. Any info would be helpful.

JOHNSON posted by Diane (Johnson) Hayman on Thursday, December 4, 1997

My great grandparents were John )and Flora (Mac Kay) Johnson who lived in Lake Ainslie. My grandfather John Louis and his sisters Mary, Maryann, Marcella and brother Daniel, I believe, were all born there. My grt grandparents then moved to Westville, Pictou Co. where they are buried. He died in Cape Breton at St. Patrick's Channel enroute home from visiting his daughters I believe. The newspaper clipping also said he had gone to see about filing a claim in connection with the Fenian Raid bounties, whatever that was! I have made some contacts with relatives in the Sydney area, but I am interested in going back further than I can I wonder who my great great grandparents were, and if they had come from Scotland to Cape Breton, or what. Would there be any church records at Broad Cove, where my grt. grandparents were married in March 1863 or 1864 (John James and Flora(Mac Kay) Johnson. Thanks for any help you may give me. Sincerely Diane Hayman

GEORGE posted by Betty J Stout on Thursday, December 4, 1997

I am trying to trace my James S. George Family to his parents. He is said to have moved to Nova Scotia from South Carolina at close of Revolutinary War, there to reside until around 1800 when he returned to North Carolina.He Married Mary or Margaret Stewart. born about 1756

MACDERMITT, MACDONALD, MACKENZIE, MACKINNON, MACLEOD, MORRISON posted by Donna E. B. Wright on Friday, December 5, 1997

Hello,
I've been researching my grandmother, Effie (MacLeod) MacKenzie's family ties. Her parents raised her, her five sisters Rachel, Katherine, Margaret, Bessie, and Christena and one brother Norman on King Grove Road in Millville, Boularderie, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia their youngest child, Angus died the same year he was born. Her parents Roderick "Rory" MacLeod (born 1854 died 1927) and Katherine (Morrison) MacLeod (born 1865 died 1938) where reported to be related to the MacKinnons, I just don't know which one of them.
I found a letter written to my grandmother by her sister, Christena in 1950 talking about their Great-Grandmother MacDermitt being born a MacKinnon. I have no dates, locations, or names. I know this is an impossible puzzle until I work out the details but does anyone recognize some of these names? If so I'd be thrilled to hear from you.

FRASER, ROSS, URQUHART posted by Tom Aitchison on Friday, December 5, 1997

I would very much like to contact someone who is researching their Cape Breton roots, in the St. George's Channel / The Points / West Bay / Sporting Mountain and Cross Roads area in Richmond County. My great grandfather JOHN URQUHART was born in 1821 at CrossRoads.
(His parents DONALD URQUHART and CHRISTINE FRASER came from Ferintosh on The Black Isle, Ross-shire ,(where they were married), arrived in Sydney in 1817, and settled in the St. George's Channel area.)
JOHN URQUHART married a CHRISTINA ROSS about 1842, probably in Grand River.They had three children in Cape Breton, and in 1851, moved to Bruce Twp., Bruce Co., Ontario.
If any of this is familiar to anyone, I'd love to hear from you. Thanks. Tom Aitchison

MACDERMITT, MACKINNON, MACLEOD, MORRISON posted by Donna E. B. Wright on Saturday, December 6, 1997

My great-grandparents, Roderick "Rory" MacLeod b. 1854 - d 1927 & Katherine Elizabeth? Morrison MacLeod b. 1865 - d. 1938 have proven to be a bit of a mystery to me. Their daughter, Christena wrote to my grandmother, Effie telling her that their great-grandmother MacDermitt had been born a MacKinnon. Unfortunately she didn't mention anything else that might have given me a clue as to whether she was Roderick or Katherine's grandmother. Does anyone recognize these people? If so, I'd be thrilled to hear from you.
Roderick & Katherine Morrison MacLeod's children where:
Rachel, Mrs. John MacLeod
Katherine, Mrs. Harold Learned
Margaret, Mrs. Jim Wilkie
Bessie, Mrs. Rudolph Klostermeier
Norman and Jessie Carmichael MacLeod
Christena, never married
Effie, Mrs. David D. MacKenzie
Angus, died the same year he was born

BOOTH, MACKINNON posted by Randy Ingham on Saturday, December 6, 1997

MACKINNON (PRESBYTERIAN) FROM BOULADRE

WILSON posted by John Wilson on Monday, December 8, 1997

need any information on Wilson family tree of Cape Breton, N.S.

BENVIE posted by Kathryn Allen-MacPherson on Tuesday, December 9, 1997

I'm looking for information on Samuel and Martha(MCKEEN) children who came to Cape Breton from Upper Musquodoboit, around 1842-45. They came to a place called Brook Village (near Mabou).

MCCASKILL, MORRISON posted by Don Campbell on Wednesday, December 10, 1997

Donald MORRISON married Catherine McCASKILL about 1831at Cape Breton . Further information about his marriage, his parents and when he came from Scotland to Nova Scotia would be appreciated. A son Peter MORRISON born about 1832 or 1833 stayed in Cape Breton--any information about him or his descendants would be appreciated. The rest of the family came to New Zealand on the Breadalbane in 1858 and Donald died on 20 February 1871 at Waipu, New Zealand.

CAMPBELL posted by Pendreigh Brown on Sunday, December 14, 1997

My grand father was Angus Campbell from Grand Mira.He was married to Katherine Gillis from Bouldarie.Angus was the son of Alexander Campbell,French Rd.,C.B.His mother was Margaret MacEachern,daughter of Leo MacEachern and Jessie MacDonald,daughter of Allan the "Gardener"MacDonald.Angus Moved to Glace Bay.Murdoch,one of his sons was my father.I am told that I have many relatives who are descendants of Allan the "Gardener"MacDonald.If you know of any of his descendants please notify me.

posted by John A.C. Wilson on Wednesday, December 17, 1997

A number of marriage records from 1864-1912 state that some Cape Breton County marriages took place at Sherwood Presbyterian Church. Where was/is Sherwood? A cousin thought it might have been in the Gabarus area. It would certainly be helpful to know.

BAGNELL, GRANT, MARTELL, MCDONALD, SUTHERLAND, TOWNSEND posted by Margaret Day Grant on Wednesday, December 17, 1997

Am researching these families in Louisburg and Gabaruse. Have much info on them and related families and am willing to share via e-mail or mail. The mystery is where in US was John Grant from when he left because he was a Loyalist? He went via Quebec with family to Bay of Chaleur Dst. of NB and then sons went on to Cape Breton, settling in Gabaruse. Long time residents there. My father-in-law Howard D. Grant and his brother, George and the father, Abram went to Arizona, US in the 20's. Can you help with the mystery? Others are looking also. Thanks. Peggy Grant

GRANT, MARTELL, MCDONALD, SUTHERLAND, TOWNSEND posted by Margaret Day Grant on Wednesday, December 17, 1997

Researching family in Gabaruse and Louisburg. Mystery is: where in US was John Grant from when he left because of being a Loyalist? He went via Quebec to Bay of Chaleur area of NB and sons then to Cape Breton. My father-in-law, Howard Dionysius Grant to Arizona, US from Gabaruse. His mother was Theresa Townsend of Louisburg's old time Townsend family. Have much info on the two families and others connected. Holes to fill in yet, but the mystery is still the US location for John Grant. Anyone with Help on this? Thanks. Peggy Grant (Will share anything I have by e-mail or mail.)

CRUICKSHANKS, MURRAY, OLIVER posted by Shirely Lindberg on Thursday, December 18, 1997

Looking for information on John Oliver born 1852v in Lower River Inhabitants cape Breton. He married Chaarlotte Murray who's father was Captain Robert Murray. He supposedly owned a fleet of 4 ships carrying oil from England to Cape Breton. Would appreciate andf information. I am just beginning in genealogy so any tiops would be helpful.

MURPHY posted by Catherine Mary Gillies on Friday, December 19, 1997

In response to query about DENNIS MURPHY of Port Hood submitted by Natalie Murphy Jones: DENNIS MURPHY was born in County Wexford, Ireland ca. 1771 arrived in Halifax, N. S. in 1791 and remained until 1795 was enrolled in militia according to land petition of 1815 arrived in Port Hood/ Mabou area of Inverness County ca. 1800 and petitions for land in 1801 (Cape Breton Land Papers) was first land surveyor in County of Inverness may have been related to early Port Hood merchant --Edward Hayes (also an emigrant from County Wexford) his brother James came to Port Hood in early 1800's both brothers occupied adjacent properties along the shore in north end of Port Hood Dennis Murphy married Isabel Watts, daughter of Hugh Watts, one of earliest settlers in Port Hood and had a family few direct descendants remain in the Port Hood area but there are many descendants of his brother James who married a Catherine MacDonald (my relative) in area James died at sea off Port Hood in 1816 his widow remarried a man by name of Whitty for more info contact : Catherine Gillies --e-mail J.GILLIES@NS. sympatico.ca

CAMPBELL, DALEY, MULLINS posted by Catherine Mary Gillies on Friday, December 19, 1997

Have been researching the DALEYS of Low Point and Dominion (Simon, son of Patrick, son of Simon) who settled at South Bar after coming out from Ireland ca. 1830 Simon (Jr.) died 1898 married Margaret Campbell of Main-a-dieu, dau. of Thomas Campbell and Kate Mullins Who was Thomas Campbell? Who were his parents in Main-a-dieu? Can't find any dates on him or any more info. Died before 1860. May have been born ca. 1820's. Who was Kate Mullins? Born ca. 1830, died ca. 1880's or '90's in Lingan. Was she a daughter of Michael Mullins of Low Point? or a grand-daughter? Or was she the daughter of one of Michael Mullins' brothers? Anyone doing research on the Mullins of Low Point? Would also appreciate any info on the Lees of Lingan if anyone has traced them.

posted by Tom C. Wilson on Friday, December 19, 1997

Has anyone done research on North Shore, Victoria County? I am looking for contact people for information. I hope to write a book on the History of North Shore in the next year or two.

WISEMAN posted by Raymond Wiseman on Saturday, December 20, 1997

JOHN JOSPEH WISEMAN JAMES WISEMAN (son of) Do you know of anyone who is researching the Wiseman surname from Newfoundland to Glace Bay etc.? Do you have the Wiseman surname listed in your database?

CLARKE, KNOX posted by Frances Kemp on Monday, December 22, 1997

My g-grandmother, Rachael Clarke married a young British soldier named James Knox in Sydney, Cape Breton in 1850. James was with the 97th Regiment of Foot. According to later census records Rachael was born in England. I am desperately seeking information on how Rachael got to Cape Breton. Did she come with her Family? I have lots of information on her descendants to share.
Many thanks, Frances

posted by Cyril McDonald on Friday, December 26, 1997

any info on the early families (up to 1890) who lived in the Main A'Dieu region of CB County.

MACLEAN, MCLEAN posted by William MacLean on Monday, December 29, 1997

Looking for any info on GGrandfather Donald McLean. He born Feb 1817 in Scotland, opened his store in Baddeck, Cape Breton in 1849 and was a Justice of the Peace when Victoria County formed in 1851. He married Margaret Corbett (Boularderie) in 1853 and raised 14 children. He was also a farmer after selling store in 1864. He and family moved to Somerville, MA in 1888 where he died in 1909. He may have lived in Middle River or Boularderie. He also known as "Piper" and "Pompey". Any info is appreciated.

BABIN, BOURKE, DEROCHE, LABLANC, VIGNEAU posted by Joan Baker on Wednesday, December 31, 1997

I'm looking for information on Sebastine Vigneau, born about 1800, died after 1891. Married Barbara LaBlanc, born about 1800, died between 1871 and 1881. Known children Samuel b. about 1821, Sebastine b. about 1825, Peter b. about 1830. Peter married (1) Lucy Bourke about 1855, (2) Adelaide DeRoche about 1861.

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