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BOURGEOIS posted by Megan Chellew on Thursday, September 3, 1998

I'm tracing the family tree which begins with Jean Bourgeois, who arrived in Cheticamp in 1792.

LING posted by P. MacNeil on Friday, September 4, 1998

Any info on surname Ling - origin, decendants esp. regarding Low Point, Cape Breton

MCNEIL posted by Bill Buchan on Friday, September 4, 1998

I am trying to trace my grandfather Murdoch McNeil's roots. So far the only info I have is from the 1891 census of Johnstown in Richmond County. The only information on a McNeil family with a Murdoch McNeil was found on page 7. The census showed that James McNeil (age 38) married Mary Ann (age 30). They had three daughters and one son. The daughters were Kate McNeil (age 7), Lizzie Ann McNeil (age 3) and Mary Sarah McNeil (age 1). They had one son who was Murdoch McNeil (age

MCNEIL posted by Bill Buchan on Friday, September 4, 1998

I am trying to trace my grandfather Murdoch McNeil's roots. So far the only info I have is from the 1891 census of Johnstown in Richmond County. The only information on a McNeil family with a Murdoch McNeil was found on page 7. The census showed that James McNeil (age 38) married Mary Ann (age 30). They had three daughters and one son. The daughters were Kate McNeil (age 7), Lizzie Ann McNeil (age 3) and Mary Sarah McNeil (age 1). They had one son who was Murdoch McNeil (age Does anyone have any further information which may help me. e.g. Farm names, or the name of the local cemetary where they may have been buried. Any assistance would be very much appreciated..

HINKS, JEDDORE, JOE, PAUL posted by Phil Jeddore on Monday, September 7, 1998

Looking for Mi'kmaw surnames from Newfoudland and Nova Scotia.

MOORE posted by Jerre Brandon on Tuesday, September 8, 1998

Great-great grandfather, Joseph Henry Moore, born "Cape Breton" 10/14/1847 or 8. He emigrated to Iowa and married Harriet Maud Richards in 1874. Both he and Harriet died in 1901, a victim of a flu epidemic. My grandfather was fairly young when Joseph and Harriet died, and my mother's memory is failing. I have very little information about Joseph Henry and am interested in finding out about the Moores. There is a marvelous gift of height which was passed from that branch of the family--

CAMPBELL, MACDONALD posted by Ed MacDonald on Friday, September 11, 1998

lOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON EARLY CAMPBELL SETTLERS AND THEIR DESCENDANTS AT FRENCHVALE. I'M ALSO TRYING TO FIND RELATIVES OF dUNCAN AND mARY mACdONALD WHO LIVED AT kILKENNY LAKE AROUND 1870 TO 1890. THEY HAD THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN AND APPROXIMATE BIRTHDATES
Daniel 1844
John 1846
ann 1847
Michael 1851
mary 1852
catherine 1855
Joseph D 1857
Elizabeth 1859
Christina 1860
Mary Ann 1862
The only thing I know about this branch of the family is that Joseph D lived around New Waterford and was alive in 1919. and that he had a son. I would like to connect with descendants of this family. 555

MAGONET posted by Magonet on Saturday, September 12, 1998

I am trying to find the origin of my surname, Magonet. My paternal grandfather, Louis Magonet was raised in Glace Bay in the early 1900's before moving to Montreal. Our family is Jewish. Any help is appreciated.

SUTHERLAND posted by Charles J. MacDonald on Monday, September 28, 1998

Hi there, I am looking for help in finding the parents of MICHAEL SUTHERLAND born 1860 in Cape Breton. Michael married MARY ELIZABETH MACKINNON born abt 1870 at Low Point, Cape Breton. I have information on all eleven children of Michael and Mary, but nothing on Michaels parents. Thanks for any help you can offer. Cheers, Chas..

CHERRIN posted by Marvin Cherrin on Friday, October 2, 1998

The surname CHERRIN appears in the 1903-04 Sydney City Directory. My information is that it results from a name change from its original Russian transliteration done in Sydney probably sometime between 1899 and 1903. I would like to trace back to find the original Russian transliteration. Where would name change records for that time period be maintained?

WILCOX posted by Susan Kelloway on Monday, October 5, 1998

Looking for information on the Wilcox family from Cow Bay. Children are George Porter (B 1896), William, Frederick, and Emily. Emily married Elmer King and lived in Glace Bay. She died in the last couple of years. Frederick never married, and died in a Seniors Home in Glace Bay. No information on William. I am looking for their parent.

MCNEIL, NIXON posted by Tom King on Tuesday, October 6, 1998

Need info on a Mr. and Mrs. Neil McNeil of North Sydney who adopted or took from the Home of the Guardian Angel in Halifax, a son named John Edward. This occurred on 8-28-1915. He was born in Yarmouth,NS on 3-4-1912. His birth surname is Nixon. My mother was his sister and she was taken in April of the same year by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oram of Florence. If anyone has any infomation on these people, please e-mail me. Thanks.

BINGLEY, BOWERS, CURTIS, HUNTINGTON posted by margie bingley on Tuesday, October 6, 1998

hi, we are doing a genealogy research on my husbands family. has anyone come across the surname bingley.looking for george bingley born 1800 in england. came to n.s. about 1820. also lookingfor relatives on my family. huntington. bowers and curtis. thank you in advance.. margie binglet

BOURQUE posted by Trevor on Tuesday, October 6, 1998

Would like information about exploring my roots!!

MACDONALD posted by Sharon Bray on Thursday, October 8, 1998

Sarah MACDONALD Ware, born Rear Craig-nich (or Creignish) c. 1846. Obit says father Hugh MacDonald. Murdered in Bucksport, Maine, 1898. Married Edward Ware, two children, names unknown.Thanks.

BAIN, BOYD, BURTON, FRASER, MASON, WHITEHEAD posted by Annie Chenery on Friday, October 9, 1998

looking for information on margaret laura burton macdonald. born abt.1894 died 1937 burried in old pioneer cem. pleasant bay. she was married to roderick fraser(little rory)b. aug.3.1894 died jan.1984. also looking for information margarets mother, i believe her name was elizabeth. married to Jimmy Timmons. also does any one know the year isabela bain married to pioneer roderick fraser died?

MCLEOD, SUTHERLAND posted by Neil Sutherland on Friday, October 9, 1998

Aug.15 1903 Sadie Sutherland married Philip McLeod.Sadie's parents were John and Chrisie living in Glace Bay in 1901.Philip's parents were Philip and Mary living in Boulardarie.Seeking information on both families.

MACDONALD posted by Douglas Macdonald on Sunday, October 11, 1998

Am looking for living descendants of my father's family Ggfather- Alexander born c 1796
Ggmother- Catherine born c 1802
Gfather- Alexander born Jan 30, 1839
Gmother- Catherine born Aug, 16, 1845
Greatuncle- Patrick born c 1842 physician Port Hawksebury and Judique
Greatuncle- Hugh born c 1836
Greataunt Margaret born c 1851
Greataunt- Mary born c 1847
Uncle- John Archibald born Sept 10, 1871
Uncle- Angus Frederick born June 9, 1874
Aunt- Sarah Catherine born Dec 28, 1877
Aunt- Mary Janet born May 18, 1883
Uncle- John Hubert born Feb 10, 1886
Father- Charles Alexander born Jan 19, 1888
They were all born in Havre Boucher as far as I know. There were also several other aunts, but I knew them, and they were all childless.
I would appreciate any help anyone might have in tracing living relatives. Thanks, Doug Macdonald

BEATON, BOUTILIER, HALEY, PEMBROOKE, WARD posted by Linda Ward on Tuesday, October 13, 1998

I am interesting in finding any info on Gertrud Boutilier or Boutilier family from Glace Bay, N.S. She gave her son up for adoption. My father William Wallace Ward who was adopted by a Ward family. He also has or had a step sister lillian who lived in Shubanacadie. Any info on these families would also be of great help. BEATON, HALEY, PEMBROOKE. WARD, BOUTILIER

BOUTILIER posted by Edward Hastings on Tuesday, October 13, 1998

Seeking information on (parents) Elizabeth Boutilier. Born Nov 6 1834, died Jun 24 1887 at Cow Bay, CBI. Married Henry Spencer who was a fisherman

FAULKNER, ROLLS posted by Joan Tancrell on Wednesday, October 14, 1998

Searching for any information on Sam Rolls and Katherine Faulkner, his wife. My mother, Rita Rolls, died when I was young and I have no information at all to help me find my family. I know she was born in Sydney in 1913, moved to Utica, New York by 1930,and that is all I know.

MACDONALD, POWERS posted by Allan James MacDonald on Wednesday, October 14, 1998

I'm searching for information on the parent's of Augustine (Hugh) Mac Donald.He was born in 1847 at Lake Ansely. Married Bridget Powers on September 8, 1875.She was born in 1856 .They moved to Meatcove ,Inverness County, Cape Breton N.S. Augustine parents were Angus Mac Donald born 1805 in Boisdale,and Mary ? 1805 in Scotland. If you find a connection contact me .

MCDONALD posted by Glen McDonald on Thursday, October 15, 1998

I am looking for information on Norman MCDONALD, born 2 Jan 1822 in Scotland, married to Mary, born 19 Dec 1832 in Scotland, emigrated to NS in 1840. He was a 78 year old retired coal miner living in Glace Bay at 1901 Census with sons Angus T. McDonald, born 2 Jan 1865, and James McDonald. born 14 Aug 1876, both born in Nova Scotia, both coal miners. Angus T. is listed as a widower, with three children, Norman J., born 22 Apr 1890, Ronald Campbell, born 5 Dec 1893 and Sarah PM, born 26 Jun 1896, all in Nova Scotia. Ronald lists Angus T and Margaret Cambell, born 1869 in Nova Scotia, as his parents in his army records. 1891 Census for Little Glace Bay shows an Angus McDonald, age 24, married to Margaret,age 22 with a son Norman, age 1 and a daughter, Flora May, age 2. I believe this is the same family, even though Angus' age is off by two years and Flora May does not appear in 1901 Census.
Ronald Campbell is my grandfather, and I have his full line of descendants. I have no other information on descendants of James, Norman J, or Sarah, or any information on Norman's Scottish roots. .
Any information or additional dates, documents or descendants would help.
Glen McDonald, Victoria, BC

CAMERON posted by Ian Millar on Thursday, October 15, 1998

My Great Great Grandmother was Jessie A. Cameron married to Thomas Hawley. She was born in 1821 place unknown but may have been Judique or Mabou area. She and Thomas lived in Ingonish and she died there June 14, 1894 and is buried beside her husband in St Peter's cemetary. Thomas died Oct.17, 1882. I am trying to find out who the parents of Jessie Cameron were and where they lived.Thomas Hawley had a brother James who married a Mary Cameron, was she the sister of Jessie? Any help would be greatly appreciated. My hope is to trace Jessie Camerons line back to Scotland

BAIN, BEATON, CAMPBELL, CARR, KERR posted by Roddy MacDowell on Saturday, October 17, 1998

Hi there, I would appreciate any assistance that would help me trace the siblings and parents of Jonathan BEATON b. Isle of Skye m. Margaret arrived in CB c 1840 and settled in the Skye Glen/Whycocomagh area, they were Presbyterians. Jonathan's son Samuel "The Bard" was b. c 1837, his first wife was Catherine BAIN from Big Bras d'Or b. c 1837 d. Nov. 1867, these folks were my g grandparents. Samuel's second wife was Ann MacLeod from Low Point, CB. Sam was a miner who lived in Broad Cove, Low Point, and Thorburn. Jonathan's daughter Sarah BEATON b. c 1837 married her brother-in-law Roderick (Rory) BAIN of Big Bras d'Or. I could also use some help in tracing the parents and siblings of my other g grandparents Angus CAMPBELL b. c 1837 d. 1911 in Big Bras d'Or and Alexindrina "Lexie" KERR/CARR b. c 1840 d. Big Bras d'Or Dec. 2, 1924. Angus was a Master Mariner who owned one of the Bird Islands. I have some information on the descendents of these folks that I am willing to share.

LEWIS posted by Peg Ballou on Saturday, October 17, 1998

I know that Amy Lewis was born in North West Arm, Cape Breton Island. She married (?) Perhaps common-law, Henry E. Ballou to produce my hsuband's line. 1. I would like to verify her birth 2. I would like any information on a marriage, if it took place in NS. 3. Also would appreciate parents names. Thanks. Peg Ballou

MACKENZIE, MACLEOD, ROSS posted by Ross Campbell on Saturday, October 17, 1998

Looking for info on Malcolm John Ross & wife Robina Liza MacKenzie. Believe Malcolm John born at Little Narrows, no info known re Robina Liza. Also looking for info on John MacLeod, born Jan, 1 1833 Clossiness Assynt, Scot. died July 2, 1919, North Sydney. Married Annie MacLeod, Belive John came over on ship called Albany of Skyeborough. Parents, siblings unknown. Can anyone help me please..

MURPHY posted by Hughes on Sunday, October 18, 1998

Looking for information on a John Murphy born in Cape Breton 1852 to John Murphy and Mary MacNeil, married in Gloucester, Mass 1888 to Margaret Nolan formerly Margaret Kilbride, widow of Fabian Nolan, Master of the Virginia Dare sank Dec 1885 out of Gloucester.

FOSTER posted by Pat Crowe on Monday, October 19, 1998

Looking for information on Thomas FOSTER b.1870 in N.B. to John & Mary Foster. Moved to N.S. in 1871,m.Sarah Berry 19-06-1890. Had a son Thomas b.1891. Believed to have lived in Sydney, C.B.

MACRAE posted by Libby Henderson on Monday, October 19, 1998

I am looking for information or perhaps a tree done on the Hook MacRaes from Middle River.

CYR, LEBLANC, WHITE posted by Cheryl White on Monday, October 19, 1998

Looking for more information on the parents of James Anderson WHITE b. 21 Aug. 1889 in Cape Breton Island. He went to Kingfield, ME. According to his death cert. his parents were John WHITEand Alice CYR. White may have originally been LEBLANC. I have no experience with Canadian resources so could use all the help I can get Ha.

PYLE posted by Marguerite Mackie on Monday, October 19, 1998

need help on finding where the census for New Waterford can be located? Thank you..

FRASER posted by George MacLean on Tuesday, October 20, 1998

I am struck by the number of people from Northern Cape Breton who lived in Everett, Massachusetts, at the begining of this century. My grandmother, Jessie Ann Fraser from Pleasant Bay, named her first son Everett, even though she was apparently living in South Boston at the time in 1902. Does any one have any information about this connection between Cape Breton and Everett, Massachusetts at that time?
George MacLean Ottawa

BILLARD posted by Jonie Billard on Thursday, October 22, 1998

I am searching the surname BILLARD in the Sydney, North Sydney, Glace Bay, Louisbourg areas.
Descendants of
BILLARD, Gabriel, born 1784 died 1863 married
DURNFORD, Miriam born Francois, Newfoundland
issue
BILLARD, John m. DURNFORD, Elizabeth & INGRAHAM, Anne (Porter)
BILLARD, William m. Mary Ann, Susannah & Elizabeth
BILLARD, Samuel m. FOOTE, Sarah
BILLARD, Martin m. Harriet, ?HISCOCK and Frances ANDERSON
BILLARD, Robert
BILLARD, Gabriel m. Hannah ?
BILLARD, Thomas m. KINSLOW, Tryphena
BILLARD, Frances m. KEEPING, Jonathan
BILLARD, Elizabeth m. BENNETT, William
Willing to share information about the above BILLARDs and their descendants.
Jonie Billard, Toronto bunda@interlog.com.

MCQUEEN, MCQUEENE, MCQUINN posted by Howard M. Johnson on Friday, October 23, 1998

Searching McQueene (Ewin?)found in 1860-61 census at Munro's Pt. and family Euphemia b. 1840 in Scotland Christy b. 1843 in Nova Scotia Catherine b. 1846 in NS James b. 1850 in NS and Neil b 1852 in NS. Looking for Scot. origins. And Ewin's date of death. Religion: United Presbyterian.

CAMPBELL, MACQUARRIE, URQUHART posted by Terry Bingham on Friday, October 23, 1998

Does anyone out there know where I can find who is buried in the cemetery on Gairloch Mt. near Middle River.

METCALFE posted by Leonard Tucker on Friday, October 23, 1998

Have METCALFE ancestors buried at Glace Bay, Greenwood Cemetery. Can someone check out the inscriptions of any or all of the burials having the METCALFE name. I would need whatever information is recoreded on the headstones i.e dates, relationships etc.

MACKEIGAN, MORRISON, THORNTON posted by Linda Harding on Friday, October 23, 1998

Looking for information on Angus Morrison and his wife Margaret (unknown last name) theyhad two children (both adopted) Alex Morrison who married Olive Thornton and had five children. Norma who married Jack MacKeigan and had a daughter. Alex and Olive lived Cox Heath and later moved to Sydney River and then on to Prince Edward Island. Norma lived Sydney River as did her parents. Would like to obtain any information you can offer on these people. Thank You, Linda

MACKENZIE posted by Bill Mackenzie on Friday, October 23, 1998

II CANNOT FIND ANY OTHER CONNECTION TO THIS PERSON EXCPT A SON WILLIAM DONALD MACKENZIE. DONALD WAS A PIT MINE ENGINEER AROUND NEW GLASGOW IN MID 1800'S. WILLIAM BECAME A MINISTER AND EVENTUALLY DIED IN 1920'S IN ALBERTA.. 565

KNOWLES posted by Robert Kerr on Saturday, October 24, 1998

i'M LOOKING for information on the family history of GLADYS KNOWLES born in 1895 sydney ns.And moved as a teen to Guelph Ont and married Janes W kerr were she was buried in 1977

DAILEY posted by Patrick Dailey on Sunday, October 25, 1998

Looking for information as to location and current name of a town named Oregon that existed in mid 1800's possibly between Baddeck and Brenton Cove, and what census district it would be in

MACKAY posted by Dave Mackay on Sunday, October 25, 1998

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON ANGUS MACKAY WHO WAS LISTED IN THE 1871 CENSUS AS BEING 63 YEARS OLD AND LIVING IN DIVISION 2 BALLS CREEK.

MERRIT, NICHOLSON, STEELE posted by Tracy Brideau on Monday, October 26, 1998

I'm looking for my family roots. If you have any information on Malcolm MacAulay in Baddeck with wife Sarah (STEELE). Malcolm's father was Aulay MacAulay and wife Mary Chathrine(Merritt). Malcolm's wife's parents were Hugh STEELE and Jane (NICHOLSON). The NICHOLSON family were from Dominion,Nova Scotia. Malcolm's brother was Art MacAulay. Malcolm and wife had 5 daughters together.

MERRIT, NICHOLSON, STEELE posted by Tracy Brideau on Monday, October 26, 1998

I'm looking for my family roots. If you have any information on Malcolm MacAulay in Baddeck with wife Sarah (STEELE). Malcolm's father was Aulay MacAulay and wife Mary Chathrine(Merritt). Malcolm's wife's parents were Hugh STEELE and Jane (NICHOLSON). The NICHOLSON family were from Dominion,Nova Scotia. Malcolm's brother was Art MacAulay. Malcolm and wife had 5 daughters together.

MACNEIL posted by Donna Macneil on Monday, October 26, 1998

MACNEIL: NEW WATERFORD: DAN R. MACNEIL MACNEIL: CHRISTMAS ISLAND

MACINTYRE, PIPER posted by Barry Shears on Monday, October 26, 1998

Looking for info on descendants of Robert MacIntyre, Piper to MacDonald of Clanranald/ Immigrated to Nova Scotia in the late 1790s/ family lived close to a "Big Island" Possibly Boulardrie or even Port Hood.Some of the Family later removed to Saskatchewan in the late 1880s/ Inter-married with Dunlaps/Dunlops/also pipers

posted by Barry Shears on Monday, October 26, 1998

Looking for any pictures and/or info on pipers in your family tree. I am conducting research on the old style players . pipers like Angus Campbell, Campbells Mtn, Inv co./MacKinnons from Framboise/Macisaac's from St Margarets Village/ any and all / Of particular interest are known composers of pipe tunes or any humorous anecdotes concerning the old style pipers. Thanking you in advance. Barry Shears, Piobair

ALLEN posted by Allen on Monday, October 26, 1998

Looking for informaton on the Allen family, specifically Patricia Allen approx. age 49. Born and attended nursing school in Sydney. Graduated from nursing school in approx. 1970. Mother was a hair dresser father was a gas station attendant. Had brother who was a dentist.

BOURQUE, MACDONALD, MCPHEE posted by Dolores McPhee on Monday, October 26, 1998

I was curious to knowif theirwere any Bourque settlers in the Boisdale and surrounding areas. i am having a hard time trying to find the hometown and ancestors of my grandmother Evangeline Bourque(McPhee) and her brother Tom and sister mary. Are their also surrounding towns that may have bourque ancestory. Anything would be appreciated. thanks!

TOWNSEND posted by cynthia kruger on Wednesday, October 28, 1998

Father - Henry (Harry) Kenneth Townsend born approx 1908 in Louisbourg (Dominion) Brothers - William, Wally, Jim, Sister Emma (Wagner) Mother - Eliza (Elizabeth) Father's 1st name Unknown (Mother remarried Tanner)

BARTLETT, JENSEN posted by Bourne on Wednesday, October 28, 1998

Just starting out. Looking for any info on Abraham JENSEN b.21 Sep 1875 Newfoundland mar. Rachael BARTLETT b. 11 DEC 1880 in Newfoundland Moved to Watertown Mass. after 1919. Any info much appreciated Thanks

COLTON posted by Ralph J. Turner on Thursday, October 29, 1998

What happened to Nathaniel Colton who left Connecticut about 1742 for Cape Breton? He had 7 children but may have left them behind.

CRYER, KELLY posted by Megan Skinner on Thursday, October 29, 1998

Looking for information on the family of George Cryer (1843-1885)and Ellen Kelly of Louisbourg. They had the following known children: Margaret Cryer married Joseph Pellow Mary Cryer b. 8 Nov 1876 married William Chandler Elisabeth Cryer b. 1878 married Frank Wiley and Winstow Cryer b. 1880. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

QUINN posted by Raoul MARTINEZ on Friday, October 30, 1998

I am searching for birth certificate information about John QUINN, born in Nova Scotia in 1857.

BATTERSBY, DAY, DEA, KEATING, PECK, YOUNG posted by peach kraft on Saturday, October 31, 1998

I'm researching these families and would love to hear from any connections!!

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