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posted by on Friday, October 1, 1999

What is the origin of the Community name River Ryan? What resources are available to validate the origin of community names.

WILCOX posted by Susan Kelloway on Monday, October 4, 1999

I am looking for a copy of an obituary for Frederick Wilcox, who died Dec 5, 1973.

POIRIER posted by alicor on Tuesday, October 5, 1999

Seeking info on two children of Felix Poirier and 2 different wives. First on Meleme-Toussaint mother Marguerite Gaudet second Fidele Poirier mother Josephine Mius. Also anything on Beni Poirier son of Auguste Poirier and his family. Thank You

RYAN, WALL, WALSH posted by Jo Irwin on Tuesday, October 5, 1999

Am looking for information on parents of Edmond Martin Wall, born in SW Margarie, Cape Breton in 1859. Edmond's parents were to Patrick Wall and Mary Ryan. Two siblings that I know of are Michael and Margaret. Margaret married ? McKennon and remained in CB, Edmond and Michael moved to US, any help would be appreciated.

HOUSTON, KINCADE posted by Lynn Kincade on Wednesday, October 6, 1999

wOOULD LIKE HELP IN FINDING OUT AS MUCH AS I CAN ABOUT THE KINCADES THAT CAME FROM IRELAND AND STAYED IN WISCONSIN, ESPECIALLY AROUND MENOMONEE. ANY FAMILY THAT WOULD HAVE LLOYD KINCADES FAMILY HISTORY.

MACKINNON posted by Cindy MacKinnon on Wednesday, October 6, 1999

I'm still searching for ancesters of Duncan Alexander MacKinnon b 1891 1. m Catherine MacDonald 1850 2. Elizabeth Fraser. They lived in Northern Cape Breton. One of his sons, Archie MacKinnon, is my grandfather.

MACEACHERN posted by Claudia Knight on Thursday, October 7, 1999

Recent article in Cape Breton Post on the MacEacherns. Does anyone have a copy they can foreward to me? Our MacEacherns are supposed to be from the Big Pond area, but not certain. Appreciate any help in locating this article. Thanks! Claudia

WHIPPLE posted by kim arnold on Friday, October 8, 1999

looking for info on Mary A Whipple. born in Nova Scotia March 21 1833. Married Colin C Turner from Charrlotte County n.b. .

BORDEN posted by Hugh Borden on Friday, October 8, 1999

I am researching all Borden families in Nova Scotia. If you are a Borden, or descended from one, I would like to hear from you. Hugh Borden

DRYSDALE posted by Hugh Borden on Friday, October 8, 1999

I am researching all Nova Scotia Drysdale's. If you are a Drysdale or descended from one, I would like to hear from you. Hugh Borden.

BALL posted by William E. Tucker on Saturday, October 9, 1999

I'm looking for information on my greatgrandmother Emeline Susan BALL born in 1855 or 1856 in North Syndey, Nova Scotia. Her father was John Robert BALL. She came to US around 1872 and married Frederick I. TUCKER May 1877 in Cambridge, MAss.

STACEY posted by Anne Carpenter on Saturday, October 9, 1999

I am searching for any information on the STACEY surname, last know place of residence Cape Breton Island, Sydney Mines. The only deceased relation in the family tree that I know of is an Alfred Ernest Stacey. I Would greatly appreciate any information.

STACEY posted by Anne Carpenter on Saturday, October 9, 1999

I am searching for any information on the STACEY surname, last known place of residence Cape Breton Island, Sydney Mines. The only deceased relation in the family tree that I know of is an Alfred Ernest Stacey. I Would greatly appreciate any information.

DICKSON posted by "Mike" Shires on Saturday, October 9, 1999

I am looking for the parents of my Great Grandfather GEORGE H. DICKSON. He was born in Prince Edward Island Aug 6, 1829. I believe the family may have moved to the Cape Breton area. GEORGE DICKSON later immigrated to Maine, married and died in Westport, Maine February 5th 1905. I have been unable to find any record of his parents.

KEEFE posted by Gordon Gillis on Tuesday, October 12, 1999

I am looking for any information on Lawerance Keefe, who was married to Mary Ann MacPhail of South Bar. They had two children, Jack born cira 1870 and Colin born 1876. Tahnk You.

posted by Jeremy Wooldridge on Tuesday, October 12, 1999

I'm doing a research paper on Cape Breton national park for high school class. The research will include historical information such as: 1) When it was discovered. 2) When it became a national park. 3) Climate. 4) Plant and animal life. 5) etc. Can someone there provide link to this type of information? -Jeremy Wooldridge (e-mail, wooldridge@home.com)

COFFIN posted by Ralph Hudson on Wednesday, October 13, 1999

Am trying to find information on Jessie Coffin, born in the late 1800's. Thank you.

JOHNSON, KENZIE, MCNEIL posted by K. Fish on Friday, October 15, 1999

I am researching my GGGrandfather, Anthony McNeil who married Catharine Johnson at St. Mary's Cathedral, Halifax in 1872. Their parents were John McNeil and Christina Johnson of Sydney, Cape Breton..........and James Johnson and Flora McKenzie of Red Islands, Cape Breton. I would love information on their ancestors, families, emigration dates and places. Thanks! .

LAFFIN posted by Brian Dunn on Saturday, October 16, 1999

Seeking information regarding Harriet LAFFIN Born Circa 1896 CB NS (Possibly Little Bras D'or - Little Pond area) Died - Little Pond CB NS Also seeking information on her sister Annie LAFFIN (1894 - 1967) B: Cape Breton (Possibly Little Bras D'or or Littel Pond area) Married Nicholas TOBIN (1891 - 1966) Died - Florence CB NS Parents Names or any other infro appreciated Thanks Brian Dunn

TOBIN posted by Brian Dunn on Saturday, October 16, 1999

Seeking information regarding Robert TOBIN Born Circa 1890's Cape Breton NS (Possibly Little Pond / Florence area. Fathers name may be John T. TOBIN Any info regardign thsi individual would be appreciated. Thnaks Brian Dunn

MCMULLIN, MCSWEEN posted by Catherine Stuart on Tuesday, October 19, 1999

Looking for information on Micheal & Annie McMullin who lived in Little Bras D'ore They had a daughter named Cecelia Catherine who was born 2/14/07. Also looking for Thomas A. McSween who married Mary Ann Beaton I know his father was another Thomas A. His mothers maiden name was LaBlanc. There son was Fredrick Micheal McSween born 12/17/04 in Sydney Mines. Fredrick had other siblings. I want info on the father or grandfather, if anyone can help me it will be appreciated.

MCLEOD, SUTHERLAND posted by Neil Sutherland on Thursday, October 21, 1999

Phillip McLeod married Sarah(Sadie)Sutherland,aug 15.1907 in Sydney.Phillip's parents were Phillip and Mary while Sadie's parents were John and Christie.I think Phillip and Sadie lived in Sydney Mines.Phillip is listed in the 1881 census for Boularderie living with his mother and brothers, Roderick,and John,and sisters Johanna,A.Mary,Catherine.Sadie was listed in the 1901 cenus for Glace Bay living with her parents and brother Neil. Any assistance greatly appreciated

KNIGHT posted by Dennis Knight on Friday, October 22, 1999

Please E-Mail me on any information on my grandfather, Willie Hilton Knight, and his family. Willie was born April 14, 1883 or 1885 in North Sydney, Cape Breton Island. He died in Berrien Springs, Michigan on November 29, 1967. His father's name was Alexander Knight who was born somewhere in England and lived on Cape Breton Island. Alexander died on board ship on his way back from a trip to England. Willie's mother's name was Florence McKennan (McKenna) (MacKinnon) who was born in Scotland, spoke gaelic, and died in 1937 on Cape Breton Island. I read the query from Dorothy Knight dated May 19, 1997, and tried to contact her using the given E-Mail address, but that address appears to be no longer valid. If you can provide me any information on Willie, and a telephone number or current E-Mail address for Dorothy Knight, I would be most appreciative. Dennis Knight

MACISAAC posted by Edward MacIsaac on Saturday, October 23, 1999

Seeking information on John Duncan MacIsaac born East Bay, CB, NS in 1851. Married to Bridget Kilday. Parents names and siblings. Family separated after argument between JDM and son, Joseph Patrick MacIsaac, over employment at NSCoal Company in early 1900's. They spoke again,once, in 1931 or 32. TThanks for your time and effort. Eddie

MACKINNON posted by Heather MacDonald on Sunday, October 24, 1999

Looking for Neil and Christy(MacLean)MacKinnon from the Orangedale area. Children: Catherine b.Oct.30 1852 m.William Brown, Christine Effie, Duncan,Allan,Mary, Flora and Margaret m.(?)MacQuarrie. Any information would be greatly appreciated.Thanks. Heather

MACASKILL posted by Scott on Sunday, October 24, 1999

Donald MacAskill - Married to Ann ?. Son: Neil MacAskill-Married to Sarah Cameron. Donald and Ann were in Cape Breton. Neil and Sarah also came from Cape Breton, but wound up in Pictoe County. They were married in aug 1881 by Rev. R. Cumming. Neil and Sarah had the following children: Daniel, Kenneth, Alexander (Alex), Katherine, Mary and Sarah (sadie). I am trying to find any information on Donald and Ann.

FERGUSON posted by Bob McVicar on Tuesday, October 26, 1999

I'm interested in the Ferguson family that settled on the Brickyard Road c1830.

MCLELLAN, SUTHERLAND posted by Linda Ann Hirtle on Tuesday, October 26, 1999

Would like any info on the Sutherlands who lived in Gillis Cove, Orangedale. My Great Grandfather on my mothers side was John Alexander Sutherland who married Annie-Belle McLellan in 1877. John Alexander's parents were John William Sutherland and Mary (McLean) Sutherland. Thanks.

CURTIS, RATCHFORD posted by Lori Carroll on Wednesday, October 27, 1999

I'm looking for family history. Any info on Thomas CURTIS (born on Cape Breton 18??) and Mary J RATCHFORD. They had 3 children, Thomas W, Emma J, and John M. Thank you.

GILLIS posted by Rhoda McShane Becher on Thursday, October 28, 1999

My paternal grandmother's parents were married in Cow Bay, Cape Breton, N.S. in 1874. Her maiden names was Mary Gillis. They were Roman Catholics I think. She married Louis Brown. I know they were living in Ohio when my grandmother was born in 1877. I don't know anything about Mary Gillis other than there are family names of Angus Gillis and Michael Gillis and that she was from Nova Scotia. Any related info any one might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

GILLIS, LEJEUNE, YOUNG posted by Charlene McKenzie on Friday, October 29, 1999

I am looking for any information on the family of Edward Young (LeJeune)(c1811) and Annie Gillis (c1818) of L Bras D'Or. Their children were Amelia (c1838), Christy (c1841), Mary (c1848), Edward, c(1851), Archibald (c1857)They lived in the L Bras D'Or-Syd Mines area.

HERBERT, JAMESON, MURRAY posted by A. Murray on Saturday, October 30, 1999

ancestors?

KLINGER, LIVINGSTON posted by Wendy Reid on Saturday, October 30, 1999

CAN SOMEONE HELP ME! I'M LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON Emaline (emma) Livingston born around 1900 in Low Point. She married Rudolph Klinger and had 5 children. She died somewher around 1935-1945.

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