CAPE BRETON COUNTIES GENWEB

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MCGRATH, MEECHAN posted by Robert E Pierce on Monday, February 2, 1998

I am looking for the parents and home town of Margaret Meechan who married a William McGrath @1860, and had three children, Dennis, James, and William prior to moving to PEI. William was a fisherman. William was born in 1835 in Ireland. Thank you for any assistance.

BREWER posted by Tom Brewer on Monday, February 2, 1998

Searching for information the Brewer family of Ingonish. and any other family with ties to Ingonish. I have over 2500 names and I am willing to share this information.

CAMPBELL, URQUHART posted by Shirley Campbell Brown on Monday, February 2, 1998

Searching-any info on this family Alexander Campbell= Janet Urquhart settled on Boulardie lot#51 near Ross Ferry. 1829 school records show chi. Isabelle, Mary,Hannah,Donald other chi. Murdock,John,and Donald b.1831. In 1851, this Donald took over the farm.Hannah = ? Fraser/ are grandparents of Rev. Duncan Murdock McRae -Baddeck-missionary in Korea.He =Edith Sutherland d/o A.H. Sutherland. Anyone out there related?

CANN posted by Jennifer Witham on Tuesday, February 3, 1998

I'm looking for any information anyone has on the CANN family of Louisburg. I have several CANN's in my family tree but nothing connecting them. Thanks.

HULL, JARDINE posted by Robert C. Hull on Tuesday, February 3, 1998

Looking for info Hull-Jardine family Little Bras D'or North Sydney

ORMISTON posted by Jennifer Witham on Wednesday, February 4, 1998

I'm looking for information on John ORMISTON who was born in 1813 in Edinburgh, Scotland and died in Gabarus, NS in 1884. I have information from that time that there were also Robert, Herbert, E.E., and James ORMISTON in Gabarus in and around that time period. John was married to Matilda STACEY and they had at least 3 children, Charles, Margaret and Frances.

MOORE posted by Maria Moore on Wednesday, February 4, 1998

I am researching my husbands family in Cape Breton. The information that I have right now on the Moore's is Henry Moore born on November, 20, 1854 in North Sydney, Married abt. 1900 to a Margret Evans of Newfoundland. She had two daughters of a previous marriage Clara Belle Martin born April 1890, Lillian Martin born March 1888. They had two sons Harold Kitchener Moore born June 1901 and Maxwell Moore born June 1899. My husband is the grandson of Harold Kitchener.

MACEACHERN posted by Lynn McEachern on Thursday, February 5, 1998

Looking for ancestors/descendants of Roderick MacEachern, b.? (early 1900's), d. 1950's, a veteran of WWII. Thanks for any help!

ARNOLD, WATSON posted by Steve Moores on Saturday, February 7, 1998

I am searching for information on my ARNOLD and WATSON lines. From the information I have, my great great grandfather, Francis S. ARNOLD was the son of Richard and Marcilla Arnold. Richard was a shoemaker in Sydney ca. 1830. I have been unable to find any information on Richard.
Francis married Annie B. WATSON of Baddeck, NS at Middle River, Victoria Co. on Aug 20, 1857. Annie, born abt Feb. 1, 1827, was the daughter of William Watson and Margaret McKay, both of Baddeck, NS. Annie died in Wakefield, Mass. on March 20, 1907. Francis' death is unknown.
Francis and Annie had 8 known children: Margaret C., Annie Frances, Marcilla E., Isabelle J., Francis S., George B., M. Jane & Robert J.
If you can connect with this family, I would be very excited to hear from you. Thank you

CRYER, KELLY posted by Megan Skinner on Sunday, February 8, 1998

Looking for info on the families of George CRYER (son of John & ?) and Ellen Kelly (parents unknown). Lived in and around the Fortress of Lousibourg 1863. Children Margaret CRYER b. ? married Joseph Pellow Mary CRYER b 8 Nov 1876 married William Chandler, Hfx, NS 13 Feb 1897 Elisabeth CRYER b 1878 married Frank Wiley and Winstow Cryer b 1880 Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

JOHNSON, JOHNSTON, MACAULAY posted by John A.C. Wilson on Monday, February 9, 1998

SAMUEL JOHNSTON, born c1831 [Aug 1828 in 1901 census]in Scotland, a farmer at Upper Leitces Creek, married SARA MACAULAY, third child of Angus and Catherine (MacDonald) MacAulay of Sangaree, Trout Brook Road, Mira. She was born c1841 in Scotland and died 22 Apr.1875 and is buried in the Upper Leitches Creek Cemetery, Upper Leitches Creek. She was a school teacher. They had as family:
i ANGUS S.JOHNSTON: b.01 Jun.1865, Leitches Creek, NS married Mary Johnston ii. CATHERINE A.JOHNSTON: b.c1869, NS
iii. MARGARET ANN JOHNSTON: b. Jan.1871, NS iv. NEIL JOHNSTON: b.c1873, NS.
I would like to get more information on this family and if possible correspond with a descendant.

SOPER posted by Alice Johnson on Thursday, February 12, 1998

My uncle Samson (Sam) H. SOPER was born in Bonavista, Newfoundland. Sam died April 6, 1971 in Sydney, Nova Scotia. His last address was: 30 Gritton Ave., Sydney, Nova Scotia. He had a son Frank SOPER who in 1971 lived at Georges River, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Frank had a daughter born about Nov. 1969. Sam also has a daughter who in 1971 lived in Montreal, Quebec. If anyone knew Sam SOPER I am interested in the Cemetery he is buried in. And any other info one might know like the name of his wife, name of his daughter, etc. Thank you, Alice Johnson

MACDOUGALL, REULL, WATTS posted by Diantha Howard on Friday, February 13, 1998

I am looking for any information on the following people: George WATTS, b 1812, son of William & Margaret (MacDOUGALL), married in Mabou in 1843, Jane REULL. Their dau. Charlotte Victoria born 1848-50, married in Gloucester, MA in 1870. Was William the William WATTS in 1818 census of Port Hood, age 42, born England?

GREGOR, MCGREGOR posted by J MacDougall on Saturday, February 14, 1998

Looking for a Gregor McGregor in Cape Breton

FIANDERS, GIBBS posted by Carol Lewis on Saturday, February 14, 1998

I am looking for GIBBS/FIANDERS from around Little Loraine, Cape Breton (Merilla? Gibbs was born around mid 1800's). Unknown Gibbs father, unknown FIANDER mother. Any information would be Great! Thanks. Carol Lewis

CAPSTICK posted by Joseph Capstick on Sunday, February 15, 1998

The first William Capstick that came to Cape Breton was on the frigate Shannon. He was supposed to have jumped ship in Sydney harbour. This was during the War of 1812.
I am looking for a list of people names on board the Shannon on June 1,1813. I found some info on the internet; there were 276 officers ,seamen,and mariners 8 recaptured seamen, 22 Irish labours four speak English. 24 boys ,13 were under 12 years old. I would like to get a list of Names,

MACADAM, MACDONALD, MACPHEE posted by Ed MacDonald on Sunday, February 15, 1998

I am looking for information on Angus MacDonald of Northside East Bay. He was Married to Margaret MacPhee of MacPhee Island. One of his sons was Michael married to Mary Ann MacAdam. Many families moved to Northside East Bay from PEI as did Angus. I would also like any infmation available on when they moved there and by what means. I have a lot of info on the MacDonalds that I am willing to share at any time. Thanks. Ed

CARPENTER, PETERS posted by Elizabeth Peters on Wednesday, February 18, 1998

I am searching for any information about my father,William Edward Peters and any relatives of his living in Cape Breton.He had family in L'Ardoise, a niece named Elsie Smith and her husband Frank.My father married and settled in Antigonish N.S.My mother was Catherine(Tootsie)Marcotte and they had 13 children.

ROSS posted by Bill Roach on Thursday, February 19, 1998

My grandfather, William A. ROACH, was born in 10 October 1867 in St. John NB. His mother was Elizabeth (or Lizzie or Eliza) ROSS, born in Nova Scotia, father unknown. I have found records of five Elizabeth Ross' born in Inverness in the right time frame -- between 1837 and 1850. I know that she moved to Maine at some point and lived in the Caribou area. When my grandfather married Alice Mae MC NEAL in Caribou in 1896, she was living in Lisbon ME. She was still alive in the 1910-1920 period, since my father knew her -- but as "Grammy Wilson." She apparently remarried. I am really at a stone wall here. Can anyone help me with the Ross connection in Inverness? Thanks. -- Bill Roach.

MACDONALD posted by Michael F. Nolan on Saturday, February 21, 1998

I am looking for any information on the background, parents, etc. on Florence MacDonald. She was born in Judique on August 22, 1886.

EDDY, HARE, HAY posted by Katherine Hare on Sunday, February 22, 1998

I am looking for information on the Hare family of NorthSydney, Cape Breton. My grandfather Reginald Clayton Leslie Hare was born in Cape Breton and later moved to the New England area. His parents were Philipyna and John W. Hare If you have any info or tips I would really appreciate it!

GILLIS, MACINNIS, MACPHERSON, MCINNIS, MCKINNON, MURPHY posted by Anne MacLeod on Sunday, February 22, 1998

My roots are in Glengarry Valley. Looking for information on the family of Johnathon McInnis (1863-1946), married to Flora McKinnon (died 1934 at age 71). Their daughther Sarah (Sadie) is my grandmother. Johnathon's parents were Roderick (Rory) McInnis and Mary MacPherson. Roderick had a land grant on Gaspereaux Lake, as did Johnathon, but was born in Scotland. I'm trying to find out if Roderick is related to Donald and Jessey McInnis. In the 1871 census Roderick is age 42 and Donald is 73. Their land grants are next to each other. Roderick's other children were Joseph, Martin, Margaret, Michael, Mary Ann, Lissey, and James. Martin married Catherine Ann Gillis. They had at least five children, Mary Margaret, Roderick John, Elizabeth Josephine, Mary Florence, and Martin Benedict. Michael (Mick) grew up to be a champion fiddle player. I think he married Mary Catherine Murphy. Any information you have about the extended McInnis family would be greatly appreciated.
The census records are difficult to follow sometimes because of the spelling variations for names. Happy to share whatever I find. If you are related, I'm looking for family stories. Thanks and good luck with your own research.

MUNRO posted by Laura Munro Neelis on Tuesday, February 24, 1998

Hello..I have been researching for many years my family MUNRO. My ggggrandfather John W. MUNRO came from Inverness. Scotland about 1835 to Margaree Cape Breton. He married MaryCoady and had several children one being James MUNRO. I have much information but am looking for information on John W. Munro and his family once they settled. Any informaton would be a great help !! Thanks. LMunroNeelis

COLTON, MILES posted by Ralph J. Turner on Wednesday, February 25, 1998

Has anyone come on the name of Nathaniel COLTON who went to Cape Breton after his children were all born (by 1742)? Perhaps even after the youngest daughter (Tryphosa/Tryforce) had left home (1763). His wife and mother of his 7 children was Sarah MILES.

CAMERON posted by Jean E. Martin on Friday, February 27, 1998

Hi: My great-grandmother was apparantly born in "Goldonville", Cape Breton and I can find no references to this locaiton. Her name was Mary Cameron also known as Mary Donally Duncan Cameron. Mother was Mary Jane McLean, possibly an herbalist and midwife, father was Donal Cameron who worked on the Panama Canal construction. She had a sister Elizabeth and brother Dan. She married Joseph Henry Mortimer and their first child, Millicent,was born 1903-01-19 and died 1903-08-25 in Nova Scotia according to the family bible.
Any help would be very much appreciated. Thanks, Jean
PS....I've just started this and don't have a clue what I'm doing, so if I've posted the wrong thing here, please forgive!!!

MCLEAN posted by William Gaus on Friday, February 27, 1998

I am looking for record of Jessie A. McLean born Cape Breton March 4 1854 and Hector Daniel McLean, born Inverness May 18 1850. Supposedly their parents were an Angus McLean and a Mary Stewart-McLean. However, this would have made Jessie and hector brother & Sister as well as husband and wife!! Please ! Can anyone help me documet these people???!!!

ONEIL posted by Mark Rutledge on Friday, February 27, 1998

My great-grandfather Patrick Burke married Elizabeth O'Neil in 1895 bothn born in Bateston,Elizabeth was one of 5 girls born to Thomas O'neil and Jane(Bates)whom married in Main-a-Deiu in 1876,Thomas O'Neil was one of nine children born to Thomas and Bridget O'Neil,in the 1871 census Thomas and Bridget were 50 and 47 yrs old.Does anyone know of Thomas and Bridget(maiden name)were they married and died.Who there parents are ect.

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