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LAMOND, MORRISON posted by Jennifer Witham on Sunday, May 3, 1998

Trying to find information on Peggy Lamond dau/o Catherine Morrison and Neil Lamond of Marion Bridge. Peggy was born ABT 1840 or so. Her father was killed by lightning. Her mother Catherine married a second time to Kenneth Morrison and had four more children. Peggy married Neil Matheson and was apparently his second wife. Any info on Catherine and Kenneth's children would be great as well. Thanks!

MACDONALD, MORRISON posted by Anne MacCuish on Sunday, May 3, 1998

Looking for information on my g-g-grandfather, his wife and their children. Allan (aka Ailean Beag) MacDONALD (son of Alisdair, Ailean) of Gillis Lake, East Bay, CB married a MORRISON woman. They had 5 daughters and 2 sons. Their mother died when the children were quite young, their father was unable to care for them thus sent them off separately to live with relatives throughout CB. Their children (not in birth order) were: twin- Elizabeth Jane, b.circa 1878, d.1955, m. John S. Campbell (Alasdair, Iain, Iain) of MacAdam's Lake. (My g-grandparents, I have info on their descendants) Ruphena (Elizabeth's twin), b. circa 1878 Margaret Maryann (had a daughter Catherine who married Duncan Floyd) Jessie Vincent and Allan who had at least one son Alec. Also researching MacISAAC's of Port Hood, Inverness Co. MacCUISH's (variation McCOUSH) of Catalone and Glace Bay areas of CB Co. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Anne MacCuish

CALLAGHAN, KEEFE posted by Rita Offer on Monday, May 4, 1998

looking for information of James William O'Callaghan, b. June 9, 1860, d Sept 11, 1917 married to Mary Elizabeth Keefe, b. May 16, 1863 d Mar 19, 1937. looking for parents of both parties. James William lived at 14 Beacon Street, Sydney. They had 11 children, James Cornelius (Con),Emmett Robert, Arthur Hilory, John Lambert (J.L., Chuckie, Bert), Mary Ann, Ethel, Florence (Floss), Aileen Hilda, Daniel Joseph and 2 died in infancy. Anyone having any information to share I would appreciate it. Thanks Rita

FRANCIS, TOBIN posted by Rita Offer on Monday, May 4, 1998

Searching for information of John Wiseman Francis, born Nov. 27, 1863, died Sept. 14, 1945, married 1st Maggie Tobin b.Feb.20/1865 d. March 6/1899, married 2nd Annie MacNeill. Would anyone know who John's parents were also anything about Annie. I know all the info on the first marriage but none on the second other than 3 children, Edward, Ethelbert Gonzola, and ??. Edward married Feebie MacKeigan. Please help. Thanks Cheers Rita

MORRISON posted by notfarenough@hotmail.com on Wednesday, May 6, 1998

I am looking for information on Malcolm (b.c.1850s)and George Morrison (1833-1920)who both moved to Hants County c. 1870s. They were both born in River Dennis Cape Breton. They both died in the States.

DESVEAUX, FOUGERE, HEBERT posted by Charlene McKenzie on Wednesday, May 6, 1998

I am looking for information about the parents of my great grandmother, Philomen Desveaux who was born in D'Escousse Sept 25, 1845.She was the daughter of Sabine Hébert and Constant Desveaux.Philomen married Damian Fougère of River Bourgeois and they lived at French Cove near St Peters,C.B. Philomen had a sister Charlotte who married Issaih Bourque and lived in Sampsonville.Any info on Desveaux, Hébert or Fougère would be welcome

MACINTYRE, MCLEAN, MCSWEEN posted by Judy MacIntyre on Wednesday, May 6, 1998

I am looking for information on Duncan MCINTYRE, his wife, Christina MCLEAN who lived in Beechmont, CB and are identified in the 1838 census there. Also, information on their children John MCINTYRE m. Catherine MCSWEEN, Angus MCINTYRE m. wife 1 Jessie ?, m. wife 2. Alice Walsh from Newfoundland. The family may have moved to Bridgeport, Gardiner Mines or some other town in Little Glace Bay

RICHARDSON posted by Susan Richardson Hillman on Wednesday, May 6, 1998

Would like to make contact with my Grandmother's side of the family and possibly my Grandfathers. My Grandmother was Christina MacKinnon and my Grandfather Percy Richardson. I know some of my family from Canada but would like more info.

MACDONALD posted by Ed MacDonald on Thursday, May 7, 1998

Looking for information on Duncan MacDonald and his wife Mary who lived around Kilkenny Lake in the 1800's. I now have information on his children. Daniel MacDonald b 1844, John 1846,Michael 1851, Ann ? 1847, Mary 1852, Catherine 1855, Joseph 1857, Elizabeth 1859,Christina or Christiana 1860 and Mary Ann 1862.

MCINTYRE, MCSWEEN posted by Judy MacIntyre on Tuesday, May 12, 1998

Am looking for information on the MCINTYRE family originally lived in Beechmont, CB County. Their names include Duncan, Angus, John, James, Margaret. John was married to Catherine MCSWEEN. Catherine had a brother Ranald and was somehow connected to the MCSWEENS who owned a construction company around Glace Bay & Bridgeport. The MCINTYRE family was from South Uist, Scotland and may have lived in PEI prior to coming to Beechmont. Later, the family lived in Bridgeport and then Dominion. Any information greatly appreciated.

DOOLEY posted by Irene McArthur on Tuesday, May 12, 1998

I am looking for the name of the spouse of JOHANNA DOOLEY. She was born in North Sydney,daughter of William DOOLEY and Ellen ORMOND .She married a GIBEAU or JIBEAU. She died Oct 31st 1929. Iam looking for the correct spelling of his name and also his first name.

MACNEIL, MCNEIL, NEIL posted by Tom King on Friday, May 15, 1998

I AM TRYING TO LOCATE MY MOTHER'S BROTHER. HE WAS BORN IN YARMOUTH, N.S. 03-04-12. MY MOTHER WAS BORN 09-09-09 ALSO IN YARMOUTH. FATHER WAS THOMAS NIXON AND MOTHER WAS JOSEPHINE (COMEAU). THEY WERE BOTH PLACED IN THE HOME OF THE GUARDIAN ANGEL IN HALIFAX ON 07-06-14. MY MOTHER WAS TAKEN BY MR. AND MRS.THOMAS ORAM OF FLORENCE CAPE BRETON ON 02-28-15 AND HER BROTHER WAS TAKEN NY A MR. AND MRS. NEIL MACNEIL OF NORTH SYDNEY. MY UNCLE WAS NAMED JOHN EDWARD NIXON BUT I'M SURE THAT WHEN THE MACNEILS TOOK HIM THAY WOULD HAVE GIVEN THEIR LAST NAME, MAYBE EVEN CHANGING HIS FIRST NAME. HE WAS TAKEN FROM THE ORPHANAGE IN HALIFAX ON 08-28-15. MY MOTHER DIDNT FIND THIS OUT UNTIL 1965 BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND OUT ANYTHING AT THE TIME. THE SADDEST THING HERE IS THAT THEY MAY HAVE PASSED EACH OTHER ON THE STREETS MANY TIMES. ANY INFO WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT BOSMON1@aol.com

ALMON, ALMOND posted by Bill Camp on Sunday, May 17, 1998

I am assisting a fellow researcher from Manitoba who is seeking information on the ALMON/ALMOND family of Sydney, Nova Scotia. We have limited information. Joseph Almon was born 25 December 1952 in Sydney,N.S. to Betty Almon. Betty is believed to have moved to B.C. where she may have married a man whose last name was McGee/Magee. Any contact with family members and/or other Almon/Almond researchers would be appreciated. Thank you. Bill Camp

HIRTLE, SWAN posted by Mark Swan on Thursday, May 21, 1998

looking for info on LOGAN KENNETH SWAN (1896 - 1958 ) son of DANIEL SWAN and JEANNETTE (NETTIE) OLIVER THOMPSON (1877 - ??) He was brother of CLARENCE and WILFRED LEE Hea was father of WATKIN AROON DANIEL , MYRTLE GRAYSON JEANETTE , RUTH IRENE ELFREDA , EDITH MAY LOGAN and GORDON WILLIAM ALEXANDER. He died in SYDNEY RIVER I was always told of the swans of Tatamagouche...

CARMICHAEL, COADY, INGRAHAM, MUNRO, ROSS, STONEHOUSE posted by Laura Munro Neelis on Friday, May 22, 1998

Thank you for your time..I am looking for any informaiton on John Munro born 1793 Inverness, Scotland who came and settled North East Margaree bef 1838. He married Mary Coady of the Coady and Ingraham line on 18 mar 1842. He died on 30 jun 1878. I would also like any information on any Munro's that anyone may have seen on a ships list. If anyone has informaiton on any of the above names I would greatly appreciate any help. Thank you so much from Laura in Connecticut, USA!

BOUTILIER posted by Boutilier on Monday, May 25, 1998

My family is found in Galce bay but I was curious about where the came from befor that i realize they probably from France but may be you could tell be if they were part of the protestant expulsion from france in the 1700's

CATHCART posted by francis cathcart on Tuesday, May 26, 1998

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER ALLAN CATHCART WAS FROM GLACE BAY MY GRANDFATHER JACK CATHCART WAS FROM NEW WATERFORD ANY HELP IN FINDING WHEN CATHCARTS LANDED IN CAPE BRETON AND COUNTY OF ORIGIN WOULD BE GREAT

MCNEIL, NIXON posted by Tom King on Wednesday, May 27, 1998

john edward nixon-my uncle- eas born in Yarmouth, NS 03-04-12. placed in the home of the guardian angel in Halifax,NS 07-06-1914 but subsequently taken from there on08-28-1915 by mr. and mrs. neil mcneil of north sydney. i have no idea if he is alive today but if anyone can send me any info, please e-mail me. thanks

MACDONALD posted by Elizabeth Perry on Wednesday, May 27, 1998

Looking for information on the following McDonald family:
John S MacDonald born circa 1838 Boston
son of Donald and Agnes born both born in NS
married 12 Dec 1866 Boston MA to Sarah L Sproul born 1846 Boston MA dau of Thomas and Rebecca [or Margaret?] Brown both born Ireland:
Their Children I know of::
Donald William MacDonald born NS 5.19.1859, died Brookline MA  7.21.1901:
Finly MacDonald [no dates or places].
If this means something to you, please let me know.  Otherwise, hope you find your match elsewhere..

MCNEIL, NIXON posted by Tom King on Thursday, May 28, 1998

looking for info on my uncle-born john edward NIXON on 03/04/1912 in yarmouth ns but was put in the orphanage in halifax ns 07/06/1914 along with his sister mary charlotte. he was taken from the orph. on02/28/1915 ny mr and mrs neil MCNEIL of north sydney ns. my mother had been taken by mr and mrs tom ORAM of florence, ns. she never knew this until she came to the u.s. his birth parents were thomas and josephine (COMEAU) NIXON any info will be greatly appreciated. thank you.

MACNEIL posted by Howard Pledge on Saturday, May 30, 1998

Mary MACNEIL, born June 18, 1867, around East Bay, baptised at St.Mary's Church in East Bay. Worked in Halifax where she married Richard BUCKINGHAM, a British soldier stationed at Halifax. Her father was Michael MACNEIL and her mother was Catherine MACDONALD.

URQUHART posted by Terry Bingham on Sunday, May 31, 1998

I have gotten some much needed help and now know where to look. Colin was born in Scotland, anyone know when or where?He lived in Boularderie, Victoria, Co. His son Rodrick Urquhart was born there in 1845 Thanks Terry

JEDDORE posted by Phil Jeddore on Sunday, May 31, 1998

Looking for ancestors.

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