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BOWN, NOAD posted by Grace Noad on Wednesday, March 3, 1999

Margaret Frances Bown married Joseph Noad in Jan 1828 at St George Anglican Church Sydney, Cape Breton.. Need her death date and place of death.

MACLELLAN posted by norman maclellan on Wednesday, March 3, 1999

my father John born 04 sep 1894 upper margaree b.cert. looking for gr.parents john mac lellan and mary maclean found in nat'l arch. 1901 census - s.w.margaree parish priest too busy to give info' need details of marriage certificate - or tip on how to proceed further - have no time to visit again till yr. 2000 - donation promise if you e-mail me with precise details. thank you

BLACK posted by Neil Sutherland on Wednesday, March 3, 1999

Looking for info on a Ronald and Flora Black.In the 1871 CB census,Lingan Mines Div.2 they are listed: Robert age 74,Flora age 60,daughter Christy age 22,and Ellen age 19.The 1881 census lists Flora and Christy.Does anyone know where someone in Lingan District #2 would have been buried? I have info on Christy but knowing on her sister Ellen.Any info or clues where to look would be appreciated.Thanks.Neil.

LAVANDIER, LAVANGIE, LEVANGIE posted by Perle (Lavandier, Richard) Connol on Friday, March 5, 1999

Looking for any info. on the ancestor,Joseph Antoine Lavandier, who may have been buried in the D'Essouse, Isle Madame, or any of his children, who married into the Fougere line in Arichat area.Abraham, his son, married Genevieve Bernard, died in Harve Boucher in 1834. They had 10 children. Would appreciate a contact.

FADER posted by Jean Tavanaee on Friday, March 5, 1999

Looking for descendants of the Fader family of Cape Breton, possible connection to the Fader family of Lunenburg, 1753 and before that Germany. Please reply to tavanaee@hotmail.com Thank you, Jean T.

MORRISON posted by Laura Miller on Friday, March 5, 1999

Wanted information on Kathleen Alice Clare MORRISON. I have reason to beleive she was from Cape Breton. I only can quess at her approximate age as being born around 1940 or so. I am looking for information for an adoptee and she may have some information pertinent for this query. Thanks

BAGNELL, CURRAN posted by Jennifer Witham on Saturday, March 6, 1999

Hi all, I'm trying to find out what happened to my great-grandfather's half-sister. Her name was Eliza Matilda Kate BAGNELL. She was born 10 MAY 1893 in Gabarus and was sent to live with a SUTHERLAND family in Glace Bay when her mother died shortly after she was born. It is said that Eliza married a man by the last name of CURRAN. I have been unsuccessful in trying to trace this lady and would welcome any info and/or leads. Thanks!

MYERS posted by Sharon Murphy on Sunday, March 7, 1999

Am looking for information re: Myers,Patrick b March 1916, son of Thomas Myers and Bridget Hammond possibly of Chapels Cove Cape Breton. Also, where is Chapels COve, C.B.? Later family moved to Bell Island Nfld.

COOKE, FRIZZELL, GRACE, HATTIE, SLANEY posted by Kelly Levesque on Monday, March 8, 1999

I have just obtained a copy of my father's obituary, dated March 11, 1969 from the Halifax Herald the above family names are the married names of his sisters and his family name- GRACE. His sister's names are: Louise (Mrs. James Hattie) of Timmins Ontario Mary (Mrs. Noel Slaney of Sydney Marlene (Mrs. E. A. Cooke) of Goshen Clare (Mrs. Ivan Frizzell) of Halifax Bertha (Mrs. Alex Hattie) of Sudbury Ontario Howard Grace of New Glasgow Wilfred Grace of Halifax These were the places they lived at the time the obituary was printed. If there is anyone who can help contact or learn more about these people I would really appreciate it. I would like to be able to meet these people who would be my Aunts and Uncles and perhaps their children, my cousins and hopefully learn more about my father.

BUCHANAN posted by Susan Purchase on Monday, March 8, 1999

I would be interested in hearing from any other family researchers that are descended from Buchanans in Victoria County.My Buchanan line came from Lewis,Scotland.There were a number of Buchanan families in Victoria County and it is difficult to sort them all out.I'd be happy to trade information with other Buchanan researchers.

GOUTHRO posted by Lorne Bennett on Tuesday, March 9, 1999

Looking for any information on a Gouthro man with the nickname of (nobby or knobby).He lived in the new aberdeen area of Glace Bay. Last info on him was from around the mid 1940s.

CURRIE, MCNEIL posted by Sharon McNeil on Tuesday, March 9, 1999

I am researching my husbands family.His father was Thomas McNeil married to Regina Currie.His father's name was Hector McNeil married to Rebecca Garland. Regina's parents were Michael and Margaret Currie. My husband lived with his parents at the lake in New Waterford. Victoria County. Any information is appreciated.

MACAULAY, MACLEOD posted by Philip MacAulay on Wednesday, March 10, 1999

Info. on Daniel Philip MacAulay (1860's) married to Margaret Boyd (1870's). Children - Rodina Parker nee MacAulay (1905),Sarah MacLean nee MacAulay (1907), John"Hector"MacAulay (1909),Archibald MacAulay (1912) & Daniel"Philip"MacAulay (1916). Family from Sydney. Also info on Daniel Kenneth MacLeod (1888) married to Helen Corina McLeod (1899). Children - Dolina Louise MacAulay nee MacLeod (1925),Chester MacLeod (1920's) & Frank MacLeod (1920's). Family from New Waterford. Also info

FISHER posted by Bill Fisher on Friday, March 12, 1999

Seeking genealogical info on my father Floyd John FISHER, born in Glace Bay (Cape Breton County) c.1908. His parents names, I believe, are Charles and Nettie FISHER. Info on them would be greatly appreciated, also.

MACNEIL, ODONNELL, ODOUD posted by Mike McIntier on Saturday, March 13, 1999

Looking for any information on the following family: John MAC NEILL and wife Mary O'DONNELL (or O’DOUD?). John was supposedly from Glasgow. Children were: Katherine, James, Angus and Anna. Anna, (my Grandmother, born May 09, 1884), was born in an area called Benacadie Pond. Family story was that Anna was first cousins with Alexander Graham Bell. Any assistance or advice on where to begin my research would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

HENRY posted by Jesse on Sunday, March 14, 1999

Anyone have the lyrics, and maybe chords to "out on the Myra" Drop them to me if you do thanks Jesse

CAPSTICK, MACMULLAN, MACMULLIN posted by Bill Cook on Sunday, March 14, 1999

I am looking for information on the family of John MacMullan(MacMullin) and Bridget Capstick. The information I have states that John was born in George's River, Cape Breton Co. and Bridget was born about 1854 in Capstick, Victoria Co. John and Bridget were married after 1881. Their children's names, dates of birth, etc, would be appreciated. Also I would like to know under what locality would George's River have been covered in the various census records.

MARTELL, SPENCER posted by Juanita Rynearson on Sunday, March 14, 1999

Phillip Spencer and Laurella Martell in the 1800s'

MACKINNON posted by Robert Dickson on Sunday, March 14, 1999

TRYING TO FIND OUT MORE, ABOUT MY MOTHER FAMILY. THE MACKINNON'S FROM BOULARDERIE ISLAND,CAPE BRITON. HER FATHER NAME, WAS NEIL MACKINNON. MY MOTHER NAME IS ANNE MACKINNON, BORN IN 1908

CAMPBELL, MCKAY posted by Roddy MacDowell on Sunday, March 14, 1999

The following letter has been in the posession of the Campbell family of Boularderie, Victoria County for sometime. In addition to the interesting comments on life in the early days it also contains several references to family members and others. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who could provide additional information about Donald and Barbara (MCKAY) CAMPBELL and their families.
The letter is from Donald CAMPBELL to his brother-in-law Hugh MCKAY in Scotland
Letter dated: October 7th 1830, Bras d'Or Lake,
My Dear sir --I wrote you two or three letters since I came here but never had the pleasure of receiving an answer to either of them whether they arrived or not - is more than what I can say --
I now write you again acquainting you that myself and the rest of my family is in perfect good health, hoping this will find you in the same manner - as well as the rest of your family - Thank God I am pleased for coming to this country as I find myself quite easy, having occupied land called my own free from all burdens whatsoever I go out and in at my pleasure no soul living forces me to do a turn against my will, no lairds no factors here no rents nor any tacksman work but what I do for myself -
I fell my wood in winter during the snow time which is very deep here in the winter season but still not quite as cold as it is represented no doubt the winter is severe with hard frosts, seas and lakeshore frozen two or three feet thick in the ice, and we can travel upon the ice through all the lakes upon? the coach and at times very dangerous, but at the same time I can work in the wood felling trees without my coat on. The weather is almost always dry and clear with hard frosts - the snow sets in Jany and off in May You will not see a sight of the ground during that time but white with snow very deep not a drop of rain during winter, but the snow gives way with the heat of the sun.
It would take me ten sheets to let you know fully the nature of this country - what you and others would want to know is this. This country is good for poor people produces good crop of potatoes, oats, wheat, barley, and anything you think proper to sow or plant - in summer the weather is mild and pleasant the climate more warmer than with you at home, the first year we came here we went through many hardships for want of provisions for our support, but we had some help from the Government but now we are better off. We have plenty of potatoes and oats to our wish? and in a short time we will be pretty well off, not to say we can get any money here No! Money is very scarce here, but those that has it gets any thing they wants. It is a great pity that you did not come along with me, as you would have land near me but now occupied by others, land near the sea is getting scarce here but plenty lots a little distance from the sea is equally good if not better - you a entitled to 200 acres, if single 100 acres - I wish you would still think of coming here I know it would be better for you than being at Tun--? or in any part of the Lewis or Harris - you could have lands here for ever for yourself and children for ever without any compensation whatsoever only paying surveying and Grants in all near £20 and most likely you pay the Grant 20 years hence. Should you come I will give you a house/home? any part of what I have til you find a place to your wish? or should you stop upon my land for ever you are quite welcome - If you come mind bring with you a good store of wool, clothes, leather, herring nets, and lines, big saw, and every other articles you can, or if you have not the spirit to come send me one of your herring nets for/or? -- fishing is plentyful here any person having plenty of fishing materials, is sure of fishing well, here - your sister desires you and her Mother to send her some wool if you dont come yourself. We have an excellent house here and we are quite happy for coming here. Barbara is well pleased for coming but she regrets much she wont see her Parents or you or ever hear from you - John, and Alexander is is now a fine child altho very poorly when you saw her last - We lost a child, a girl since we came here, and Barbara is now pregnant -
I write you as fully as I can but paper is getting short so I must conclude with the best respects to you all your family, in which my wife joins - she entreats you to come here and work? I would be very happy you could come - but if you come mind to bring what I mention otherwise you will find it a want - I remain Dear Sir,
Yours Truly,[signed] Donald CAMPBELL
I wrote you Donald MCLEOD twice I cannot --? nothing of him nor what is he about young Donald MORRISON would answer with him and he would D MCLEOD [??] If I had a good herring net here I might catch plenty herring and mangrels you cannot believe how good this place is for putting? of you sir any vessel direct from Stornoway bound for here, mind send the net DC When you write address
Donald CAMPBELL
N. Side Big Bras d'Or Lake
By Sydney Cape Breton
N. America
[addressed to] care of John McAulay
Port Master, Stornoway
TO Mr Hugh MCKAY, Tenant
Tun--? near Stornoway
Lewis N. Britain
(with thanks to John C. MacDonald, Ottawa for the interpretation and transcription)

CAMPBELL, MCDONALD posted by Joan Hallett on Wednesday, March 17, 1999

? MCDONALD b-scotland and Ellen b-NS, children Flora MCDONALD b-1852 m- Laughlin CAMPBELL b-1863, Margaret b- 1854, Ellen b-1856 ,Mary b-1858 ,and Neil b-1860. Norman CAMPBELLb-1834 NS and Catherine ? b-1832 NS children Christy b-1859,Donald b-1861,Laughlin CAMPBELL b- 1863 m- Flora McDonald (above), Margaret b-1865, John b- 1867, Roderick b-1869, Annie b-1871, Mary b- 1873, Daniel b- 1879 Flora and Laughlin CAMPBELL children Christy Elen b- 1886 m-Howard Hill Hartford (husbands grandparents came to usa Katie Maary b-1888 Alexander Neil b-1890(came to USA) Dan Norman b-1892(came to usa)

DAVIS posted by Brenda Janes on Thursday, March 18, 1999

Searching for information on ANN ELIZABETH DAVIS. Parents unknown. She was born Cape Breton about 1842. Married at Harbour La Cou, Nfld in 1865 to WILLIAM JAMES JEANS. She died November 10,1917 at Cape Ray, Nfld. at the age of 75. They had 12 children, 2 of which settled at Trenton, NS. CHARLES EPHRAIME JEANS born June 22,1873 and ALBERT MANESSEH(sp?) JEANS born Sept.16,1874. Date of emmigration to Nfld unknown. Any help appreciated. Brenda Janes

FOUGERE, LAVANDIER, MEUNIER posted by Perle (Lavandier, Richard) Connol on Thursday, March 18, 1999

Searching my ancestor Jean Lavandier /Ursule Meunier, and Jean's brother, Charles /Therese dit Marguerite Fougere Would appreciate any info to extend my line

COOKE posted by Brenda Sharpe on Thursday, March 18, 1999

I am searching for information on my great-grandmother, Anne A. COOKE. She was born November 9, 1856 in Sydney Mines, and married my greatgrandfather, Charles THORNEYCROFT, a soldier with the British Colonial Army, in Halifax in 1879. She either died in childbirth (7 November 1880) or shortly thereafter (her husband remarried in 1883). She had a brother Jim (James) COOKE who was living in Sydney Mines in the 1920s; he had a number of children. Any information would be appreciated.

COOKE posted by Brenda Sharpe on Thursday, March 18, 1999

My previous query managed to mangle my great-grandmother's name; it was Anna E. COOKE. Sorry!

MACQUARRIE, MCQUARRIE posted by Teresa Cortese on Friday, March 19, 1999

I am looking for any information about the ancestors of John Dan McQuarrie who came to California in the late 1920's-1930's. He grew up in Inverness, and from what I am told, changed the spelling of his name. I believe his fathers' name was Norman. I do not know what his mothers' name was. Siblings; John Huey MacQuarrie, Joe (Joseph?)MacQuarrie and Mary Margaret MacQuarrie. Any information leading me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.

MACDONALD posted by Marg Twissell on Friday, March 19, 1999

I am looking for information about my grandmother, ANNIE MACDONALD, who was born on Feb. 02,1867, and married JOHN FREEMAN ETHRIDGE of Margaree Valley. I think that she was born in Sydney Forks or Sydney Mines.

posted by Ann Capstick on Saturday, March 20, 1999

Does anyone know the location of the placename,"Mount Henery," seen in the Sacred Heart Parish Records at the Beaton? I would really appreciate learning where this is. Ann

MANN, PHELAN posted by Ruth C. McGill on Sunday, March 21, 1999

Do you have any pictures of Gabarous? Interested in local history

YOUNG posted by Joanne H Harrison on Sunday, March 21, 1999

LQQKING for information, a connection to anyone for the mysterious EDWARD YOUNG, born 1856 approx; in Bras D'Or, possibly. He lived for a time in Mabou, Hillsbourg area and his wife at the time was Mahalia RENOUF. His second wife was Christine, and his 3rd wife was Amelia Rutherford. He ended up in Sydney, Cape Breton. "Fast Eddy" has been a mystery to us and we would really like to find a connection, a family for our Great Grandfather. In various census material he states he is French, a carpenter, RC although his religion seems to change with each wife. He died around 1937 in McGillvery's Care Home, and they refuse to help in any way.

YOUNG posted by Joanne H Harrison on Sunday, March 21, 1999

UPDATE **** LQQKING for information, a connection to anyone for the mysterious EDWARD YOUNG, born 1856 approx; in Bras D'Or, possibly. He lived for a time in Mabou, Hillsbourg area and his wife at the time was Mahalia RENOUF of Mabou. His second wife was ANNIE MCDOUGALL, and his 3rd wife was Amelia Rutherford possibly from Sydney area. There is a possibility also that he had another wife named CHRISTINE. He ended up in Sydney, Cape Breton. "Fast Eddy" has been a mystery to us and we would really like to find a connection, a family for our Great Grandfather. In various census material he states he is French, a carpenter, RC although his religion seems to change with each wife. He died around 1937 in McGillvery's Care Home, and they refuse to help in any way

MICHEAU, TAPLE posted by Joanne H Harrison on Sunday, March 21, 1999

Looking for information for WILLIAM H TAPLE(S)aka/better known as WILLIAM H MICHEAU. He was born in 1800 in New York and moved to Sydney around 1835 where he married ANN _?_ and changed his name. He belonged to St George's Church and was a member of the Temperance movement. He was the second Captain to be voted in for the newly formed Sydney Fire Brigade. Their children were JOSEPH MICHEAU - wife: ISABELLA KEHOE, d/o John & Mary Kehoe, Cottage Rd. PHILIP TAPLE married ELIZABETH SUTTON (moved to Halifax), ELIZABETH, died young, John Seward, died in his 20's, WILLIAM, sailor. WILLIAM MICHEAU was of German decent. They owned most of the property (including a carpenter's shop) on Lover's Lane, which is now known as Byng Avenue (changed in 1923). I visited the area 2 yrs ago. The area is now Wentworth Park, all the homes are gone. There is a monument standing where my Grandfather's garden once stood. Funny thing is, the monument is for Terry Maclellan who was my mother, Emily Micheau's best friend. Any information or connection to the Micheau's would be greatly appreciated. Other surnames married into the Micheau's are: SMART, O'NEIL, YOUNG, BROWN, FLORIAN, RICHARDSON and MACLEOD

MUNROE posted by Bill Craine on Sunday, March 21, 1999

My Great Great Uncle, John Alexander (Jack) Munroe was born in Boularderie, Cape Breton in 1874. I would like to know the month and day. He died in Toronto Feb. 13, 1942. He was an engineer, served in WWI, had a collie dog named "Bobby Burns." Came back to Canada and wrote some literature on the war. There was a write up about him in The Cape Breton Mirror of 1953 Vol.II, No.6. Can anyone help me?

MUNRO posted by Laura Munro Neelis on Sunday, March 21, 1999

Hello....any information on Belle Cote between 1881-1883 would be helpful to me. Especially any cemetery names. My great great grandfather, James H. Munro , son of John W. Munro, Esquire and Mary Ann Coady Munro. He may be buried in Belle Cote, named pre 1892 East Side Margaree Harbour. I am looking for his final resting place. THANKYOU!

MACNEIL, MCNEIL posted by Tom King on Sunday, March 21, 1999

Trying to find my missing uncle. He was born in Yarmouth, NS as John Edward Nixon to Thomas Nixon and Josephine Comeau on March 4, 1912. On July 6,1914, he along with his older sister(my Mother) were placed in the Home of the Guardian Angel in Halifax. My mother, Mary Charlotte, was taken from the Home on February 28,1915 by Mr.& Mrs. Thomas Oram of Florence, CB and on August 28,1915, John was taken by a Mr.& Mrs. Neil MacNeil (McNeil) of North Sydney, CB. If anyone knows about this man or his family please e-mail me. I would really like to see my uncle if he is still living or at least hear from his family. Tom King

MACMASTER posted by Bev Wood on Thursday, March 25, 1999

Am looking for info on Charles MacMaster who was born in 1829. He shows up in the 1891 PEI Census and is said to have originated from Judique. According to the History of Inverness County by JL MacDougall, a Charles is listed as the son of Big Hugh MacMaster but died young. No other Charles are listed. Help.

MACISAAC, MACKINNON posted by Liz MacEachern on Thursday, March 25, 1999

I'am looking for info for Elizabeth McIsaac B.Feb.4,1852 possibly the Grand Mira,or East Bay Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. She married abt. 1879-82 possibly The same area. Her husband was John Mc/MacKinnon, also b. in Grand Mira area of Cape Breton. They had children: Charles Married to Lucy Gillis of Mira. Margaret Married to Frank Gfrorer USA. Catherine Married ??. Catherine Ann Married ??. Donald Marr. ?? Angus Married Charlotte Cogswell/MacDonald, Johns and Elizabeth MacKinnons son, Charles/Lucy had Children: Bernie MacKinnon of Whitney Pier, Laughie MacKinnon of Ashby ,John MacKinnon, Mammie MacKinnon, Katie MacKinnon, Lizzie MacKinnon, Jennie MacKinnon, Theresa MacKinnon/MacNiel of Ashby, Jessie MacKinnon. Does Anyone know the names?

GALLOP, JOHNSON, LEBLANC, NICHOLSON, WHALEN posted by Gordon Young on Thursday, March 25, 1999

Researching my grandmother on my mother'sside. her mother was a Mary Celcelia Johnson born in quebec in 1864 married to a James (Jaboc) Whalen. they had two children my mother born in 1895 in Low pt and My uncle James. My grandmother had been married to a Peter Niclolson and had three children by him, Peter, John and Leo. John had a daughter named Mary who married a Harry Gallop. any info on any of these would be appreciated.

CLARKE posted by Ernest Clarke on Thursday, March 25, 1999

What country did we originate from? Iwas told England, then Scotland, then Ireland. I'm confused. Please help.

MCPHEE posted by Pat Reid on Friday, March 26, 1999

I am looking for information about Frederick MCPHEE born 1849 and married Ursula Bourque. They had two children that I know of, Frederick and Louis. Any information will be appreciated.

STEWART, SUTHERLAND posted by Nancy Seaver Bussey on Sunday, March 28, 1999

I am looking for the origins and parents of Nancy Stewart, born about 1820 in Scotland. She came to Cape Breton before 25 Feb 1836 when she married David Sutherland both of Back Lands of Points, Richmond County. David's parents were William Sutherland and Ruth West. In the 1871 Census - Canada, River Bourgeois Polling District #206, Richmond County, David and Mrs. (Nancy) Sutherland are listed with six children. Catherine, my grt-grandmother, is listed as the oldest cild in the census. Nancy is buried in the Oban Cemetery, Oban, Richmond County. Her gravestone reads: Nancy (Stewart), wife of David Sutherland, died March 28, 1878, aged 58 years. Her stone is beside Archibald Stewart, born in Scotland, April 7, 1887, Died 78 years. All of the children of Nancy and David Sutherland immigrated to the Gloucester, MA area. Remarks with-in parathesis were added by me. Any help will be appreciated. I have a grt deal of information about the Sutherlands from this area and am willing to share. Thanking you in advance, Nancy

GALLOP, TATTRIE posted by Paul tattrie on Tuesday, March 30, 1999

any thing on these names

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