CAPE BRETON COUNTIES GENWEB

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Posted Queries for August 1999



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BATTERSBY, WILSON posted by Pauline Pye on Monday, August 2, 1999

Looking for decendants of Loyalist John Battersby from Virginia who settled in Coxheath, Cape Breton, also, decendants of his son in law and daughter, John Wilson and Eleanor.

PETTIPAS, POTTIE, SWAN posted by Allan James MacDonald on Tuesday, August 3, 1999

Looking for information on Joseph Pettipas or Emenual Pettipas from L'Ardoise Nova Scotia. Married Mary Martel [or] Marie Sampson Children were Julia Pettipas born 1875 married- Neil Brown from Nova Scotia Joseph Alex Pettipas born 1882 Mary Alice Pettipas 1885 married Frank Pottie Elizabeth Pettipas born 1869 married George Swan Anne Pettipas born 1880 James Henry Pettipas born 1884

FARMER posted by judie reddy on Wednesday, August 4, 1999

info re:ancesters of Gordon Farmer, father of George, Harry, Walter and Violet all of Sydney. Worked at Steel Plant, said he was born in Halifax Town Clock. Also worked driving wagon for Mr. Moxam.

CARR, COLEMAN, MACDONALD, MACKENZIE, ORAM posted by Paula Carr on Wednesday, August 4, 1999

Trying to clean up some "loose ends" and would appreciate any leads on the following families:(Sydney Mines/North Sydney area) Lauchlan MACDONALD (1832-1884) m.Elizabeth MACKENZIE (1835-1908) children: Margaret (married Edward H. CARR), James D,Marion E., William S. Sophia/Sophie COLEMAN b.1880-90 William ORAM m. Ann CARR 1863 Gordon CARR & Sarah (Sadie) COLE Carr (1914-1998) Fenic/Phinick/Fenwick CARR Sr.b.1848, Jr.b.1876 Amie BROWN b.1846, daughter of James & Rachael Brown, m. William Fenic CARR 1870. Thanks for any help.

GRANT posted by Thelma I. Johnson on Thursday, August 5, 1999

Looking for information on ? Grant of Cleveland, who married Mary Johnston (born c. 1835) from Pictou County. Would be interested in location of old cemeteries near Cleveland cemeteries

MACLEAN, MORRISON posted by Dolena Roach on Thursday, August 5, 1999

Looking for anyone knowing the whereabouts of relatives of Veronica Morrison. She was born in or near New Victoria circa 1901. She is said to have married in either New Jersey or California. This info may not be correct. Also searching for relatives or anyone that knew of a MacLean that was killed in the 1st WW. First name may have been John A.

FERGUSON, MACDONALD posted by Bob McVicar on Saturday, August 7, 1999

Matthew Wilson MacDonald and Maria Ferguson who lived on High Street in Sydney in the twenties and thirties. Matt was at one time the comptroller of DOSCO and was the son of a Donald MacDonald who in turn was the son of a John MacDonald. The MacDonald family originally settled on French Road near Louisbourg and later moved to Sydney Mines. Maria was the daughter of a John Ferguson (1838-1901) and a Catherine MacKeigan (1843-1923). She had a brother (Daniel Archibald Ferguson, 1874-1936 ) who was born in Bridgeport (i.e., Glace Bay).

BENOIT, CORMIER, LEBLANC, WHITE posted by Rhonda White on Friday, August 13, 1999

Seeking information concerning Marin LeBlanc(b. 1783, Margaree, Cape Breton)d.1859 in Newfoundland. He was married to Marie Cormier. They moved to Newfoundland in 1847 with their children:Cecime, Antoine, Guillaume, Adelaide and possibly others. Some of their children may have come to Newfoundland at a different time. I have traced my paternal line back this far but do not know who Marin's father was. I am not able to get any further. Also looking for a connection to Amedie LeBlanc who married Muriel Burke. Last but not least, I am hoping to find the Micmac Indian connection through the Benoits and Whites. Please contact me if you have any information. It is very very important!!!

HOARE posted by Lynn Fancher on Saturday, August 14, 1999

From the 1921 Newfoundland census, I discovered my grandmother, Kathleen Hall, was married to Harry Hoare. It lists him as being born in Sydney,May 23. 1898. Actually, I need to know when he died or when he and my grandmother divorced. There is a marriage record on file in the Catholic churh in Portugal Cove. The only man my father knew as his father was Bernard Joseph Orr. He never knew of a man Harry Hoare. My father also knows incredibly little about Bernard Joseph Orr except he was a spy during WW1 and some sort of secret policeman during civilian life. I am trying to rule out the possibility they are one and the same person.

MCMULLIN posted by Mary MacDougall on Sunday, August 15, 1999

Searching for background information and current relatives of John Joseph McMullin, born Oct. 8, 1880 in Sydney Mines. Married Katie MacDougall of Christmas Island. Parents of John: Paul McMullin and Mary McKinnon. Godparents: Stephen McKinnon and Mrs. Sarah McKinnon. Possibly this family originated in Boularderie.

MURPHY posted by on Sunday, August 15, 1999

I am looking for information on Thomas Murphy who came to Bay St. Lawrence before moving on to North Sydney. Two of his children were born in Bay St. Lawrence, John Murphy and Kate Murphy John Murphy was born in 1868. I would like to find out when his father came to Newfoundland.

MURPHY posted by on Sunday, August 15, 1999

I am looking for information on Thomas Murphy who came to Bay St. Lawrence before moving on to North Sydney. Two of his children were born in Bay St. Lawrence, John Murphy and Kate Murphy John Murphy was born in 1868. I would like to find out when his father came to Newfoundland.

MORRISON, STEELE posted by Norman Morrison on Monday, August 16, 1999

Looking for ancestors of John D. Morrison from Glace Bay, Cape Breton. Emigrated to US between 1910 and 1920. Wife Jessie Steele, children John Flora, Norman, Neil, Michael, Finley, Daniel.

CHAISSON, MORAN, PATE, POTTIE posted by Irene McArthur on Tuesday, August 17, 1999

Looking for information about MARY CHAISSON, possibly from Arichat. She married RALPH POTTIE (PATE) in 1893. He died in 1936 and she married again to a MORAN ??? I would like to know her parents names.

ELIZABETH, MCNEIL posted by Wallace Lemon on Wednesday, August 18, 1999

Elizabeth McNeil presumably migrated to Cape Breton from Scotland and married Wallace Lee Lemon from Montague,PEI. probably sometime around 1890-1900. I am looking for any record of her.

CAMPBELL, MACLEAN, MORRISON posted by Linda Harding on Wednesday, August 18, 1999

Looking for information on Angus Morrison, born 1867 and his wife Margaret Morrison, daughter of Norman Morrison and Flora MacLeod, born 1876. Would like to know date and month Angus died and more on his family. Would also like to know more on Margaret's parents. CAMPBELL family from River Deny's area, looking for where they are buried. MacLEAN, looking for information on a Rev James MacLean.

FITZGERALD posted by Mark Fitzgerald on Saturday, August 21, 1999

Looking for Fitzgerald researchers .. I'm on Campobello Island, New Brunswick.

MACAULAY posted by Laura Ross on Sunday, August 22, 1999

Looking for info. on Angus MacAulay and family. He is buried in Loch End Cemetary with wife Catherine MacDonald. He was born in 1807 in North Uist. Some children were born in Scotland and some in Cape Breton. Looking to correspond with anyone with knowledge on this family.

MCKENZIE, MCLEAN posted by Steven Stothers on Sunday, August 22, 1999

I am looking for relatives of my maternal great grandmother, Mary Jane Mckenzie, b.Dec 20, 1863 d.1959, Halifax, who married Alexander Stewart,Aug 2 1886 in Cape Breton. Her parents where Hugh Mckenzie b. Nov. 20 1818 & Isabella Mclean. Children where: William Mckenzie b.1845 George Mckenzie b.1848 John Mckenzie b.1850 Catherine Mckenzie b.1853 Neil Mckenzie b.1855 John Robert Mckenzie b.1860, d.1888 & Mary Jane.

HOWIE, LYNK posted by Erika on Sunday, August 22, 1999

I am seeking information on a Christena LYNK born about 1861 in Cape Breton that married(date unknown) a Mr. HOWIE from Donkin and had a daughter named "Hattie". Apparently they settled in the U.S. but I have no idea when or where.

JOBE posted by Evan Jobe on Tuesday, August 24, 1999

Looking for ancestors of James Lesley Jobe b 1885,d 1967.Family from Sugarloaf C.B.area.Maried Mary B.Jesseau of Georges River d 1957.

JOBE posted by Evan Jobe on Tuesday, August 24, 1999

Looking for ancestors of James Lesley Jobe b 1885,d 1967.Family from Sugarloaf C.B.area.Maried Mary B.Jesseau of Georges River b ?, d 1957.

MACDONALD, MCDONALD posted by Patti Nolan on Tuesday, August 24, 1999

I am seeking information or relatives of the following MAC/MCDONALDS: Gggreat-grandfather, John Neill MACDONALD b. abt. 1790, Barra, Scotland sp. Caitriona MACNEIL, dau. of Roderick MACNEIL, Sr. Issue: Roderick, ALexander, Donald, Malcolm, James Ggreat-grandfather, Alexander MACDONALD b. abt. 1823 on the Isle of Berneray, Scotland sp. Annie O'HANDLEY, of Long Island, Cape Breton. Issue: Kate b. 1869, John b. 1870, (twins) Dan and John b. 1873, Mary b. 1877, Angus J. b. 1880 Great-grandfather, John MACDONALD born in Boisdale 1870 d. 1950 sp. Catherine MACNEIL, dau. of Michael MACNEIL [Hector, Murdock "Beag"] and Mary MACKINNON [Hector, John "Og"] b. 1884 d. 1968 Issue: John Alec b. 23 Jan 1912, m. Helen (?); Katie Ann b. 30 Jan 1915, m. Jacob VICKERS; Mary b. 31 Aug 1916; Kathleen b. 23 May 1918, m. Courtland MACLEOD; Christie Ann b. 31 Oct 1921, m. Chuckie MACNEIL; Daniel J. b. 30 Jan 1924, m. Gladys MORRIS; Dan Angus b. 13 Jul 1926

GILLIS posted by Susan Pacheco on Thursday, August 26, 1999

Looking for info on my grandparents Donald & Christine (or Christy) Gillis - her maiden was Gillis as well -and info on their ancestors. He was a farmer - i think they raised turkeys, and she had a teaching certificate, but I don't know if she worked. My guess to their birthdates would be about 1880? Info I have is my mother was born in Broad Cove in Feb 1918. Six sisters, 2 brothers. Grandfather was from lg family - 17 siblings (+ -). I've been on these sites for 2 days now and have noticed all the Donald/Christy Gillises! Not to mention the marriages to MacDonalds. Are we all related? I know 2 great uncles names: Duncan (married a woman named Sadie) and Ronald (moved to U.S.- Michigan?) Not clear if they were grandfather or grandmother's side. McClellan is a relative's name I remember, as well is Great Aunt Katy May. I'm very new at this and need a starting point - help! Do any of my pieces fit yours? Thanks everyone.

BUCHANAN posted by anne olsen on Sunday, August 29, 1999

Donald (Donald) Buchanan born 1849 "near Sydney", son of John Buchanan and Margaret McKee. Living in Goderich Ontario in 1871. Church of Scotland.

CANTWELL posted by Bill Cook on Monday, August 30, 1999

Will E. Barrie who contacted me regarding the name Cantwell please do so again. Thanks.

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