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MCLEOD posted by William Ryan on Friday, February 4, 2000

My G-G-G Grandfather was Alexander McLeod. He was born in Cape Breton in either 1848 or 1849. His father's name I just found out was Norman. Alexander came to Newfoundland abt 1870 and was married to Mary Ann Barrett in the Bay of Islands, Newfoundland. Any info on my McLeod family in Cape Breton would be greatly appreciated. It's like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. Thanks William

EISENER, EISENHAUER, EISNOR posted by on Saturday, February 5, 2000

I am looking for a Dennis Eisenhauer, b. between 1916 and 1922 in West Northfield, Lunenburg Co, NS and d. before 1991. He may have moved to the Sydney area to work in a coal mine. His parents are Titus Hibbert and Emma (Aulenback) Eisenhauer. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Lana Veinotte in West Northfield, NS eugene.veinotte@ns.sympatico.ca

HAYES, MCRAE, ROSS posted by Sharon Knowlton on Saturday, February 5, 2000

Searching for any connections to Donald Neil Ross(b.1848), John Hayes(b. 1867), and Isobella McRae(b.1857). Any possible leads would be greatly appreciated!

BLUE posted by doris smith on Sunday, February 6, 2000

Looking for info on children of Marcella Blue, born River Denys & A. Munroe, also from Cape Breton. Also looking for confirmation Marcella's father Archibald had a brother John, born in/abt 1823 Scotland or PEI. .

GILLIS posted by Bill Cook on Sunday, February 6, 2000

I am looking for information on Peter Gillis, son of John Gillis and Anne Beaton, Glencoe, Inverness Co. John was born about 1790 and Anne was born about the same time. They had six children, the oldest being Angus and the youngest appears to be Peter who married Margaret MacDonald. I am very much interested in learning the dates of birth for Peter and Margaret as well as the names and dates of birth for their children. I believe they had a son, Angus who married a Mary Davis. Any information you can provide is very much appreciated. .

FERGUSON posted by Donna Higgins on Sunday, February 6, 2000

I am looking for any infromation on Georgina Ferguson who was married to John B. Clare and lived at 215 Brookside St, Glace Bay, N.S., where she brought up her family. The home was previously owned by her Father. She was born on 20 Aug 1882 and died on 13 Dec 1942. She had seven children. I have been told her mother was a Mac or McDonald and the family may have been born in Scotland. Appreciate any help at all. .

NICHOLSON posted by Norma Day on Monday, February 7, 2000

Jacob Vickers b April 15,1871 married Sarah Nicholson on March 11, 1891. Children of this couple Margaret,Annie, Alex, Jacob,William, Maria, Edward. I'm wondering if anyone can shed more light on Sarah Nicholson. .

LANGLEY, SMITH posted by Heather Rae on Monday, February 7, 2000

Harriet Jane Langley (born 1866), daughter of Henry and Catherine Langley was raised by James and Anne Smith. She was known as Jane. I am hoping someone might know what became of her. Also looking for descendants of James W. and Margaret (Peeples) Smith. .

MATHESON, MCIVER posted by Mary-Ann Vanderloo on Tuesday, February 8, 2000

I am looking for information on Mathew MATHESON he married Henrietta McIVER in either Scotland or Nova Scotia.  Mathew was born abt. 1819 in Scotland and Henrietta was born abt 1822 in Scotland.  Their children were Norman b: abt 1847, Annie b: 1850, Angus b: 1852, Murdock b: 1854, and Daniel b: 1856.  All born in Cape Breton but not sure which county.  The next two children were born in Goderich Ontario.  Isabella b: 1860, and Margaret b: 1862. 

RANKIN posted by john rankin on Tuesday, February 8, 2000

my is john rankin.I am for any iformation.about my fathers family.He would the son.Of willam rankin. Of sight point,From the town of Inverness thank you .

MACDONALD posted by Ann [ MacDonald ] Batten on Friday, February 11, 2000

Still looking.....Any help woul be appreciated , have connected to Lake Ainslie. Alexander S. Macdonald...b..1866...where..probably cape breton , ? Lake AInslie?...d..oct. 9 1939..New Waterford , C.B. ...N.S. MARRIED...Isobel Macdonald [ this was her maiden name as well , her mother was Catherine Cameron.. b. 1851...married John Macdonald...b. 1837 ] Isobel comes from Lake AINSLIE...THAT'S IT!!! THAT'S AS FAR AS i'VE GOT....any help would be appreciated. sincerley A.Batten batten@telusplanet.net

BARTON, BASQUE, BURKE posted by Clara Meredith on Monday, February 14, 2000

I am looking for info on Savill and Lusy Basque I know they lived in Cape Breton and I know they had at least 2 children Julia/Judith and Luban. Julia/Judith also used the name Burke, she married Stephen Barton and they had my GrGrandmother Clara Elizabeth Barton. I'm trying to piece this family together and need more info if you can help please email me at cmere85162@aol.com my name is Clara .

HALL posted by Carol on Monday, February 14, 2000

I am looking for information on the Hall family of L'Ardoise (James Hall and Sabina MacNeil Hall, m. 1870). Thanks.

MACISAAC posted by Brian MacIsaac on Wednesday, February 16, 2000

MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS NAMED JOHN CHARLES MACISAAC. HE'S FROM SOMEWHERE ON CAPE BRETON. MY FATHER HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THE NAME OF THE TOWN WHEN TRANSLATED FROM CELTIC MEANS COW'S BAY?? JOHN CHARLES MARRIED AGNES WILSON FROM SPRINGHILL. HE DIED IN 1960. IF ANYONE CAN HELP. PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANK YOU .

MACPHEE posted by Joseph MacPhee on Wednesday, February 16, 2000

I am looking for descendants of John McPhee, born ca 1756 at Quebec, died January 5, 1830. Would be willing to share information with anyone descended from John as well as hopefully find information on ancestors of John and where he came from.

MACISAAC posted by Brian MacIsaac on Thursday, February 17, 2000

GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS NAMED JOHN CHARLES MACISAAC AND HE HAILS FROM MORIEN BAY, FORMERLY COW BAY CAPE BRETON. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION. THANK YOU, BRIAN MACISAAC .

SPRAGUE posted by Tia Spraue Gray on Thursday, February 17, 2000

I am looking for a Katheryn MacLeod of Nova Scotia. She was born 4-14-1874 in Cape Braton, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Her parents were Donald MacLeod and Mary Champbell. She married a James Chambers. They had two daughters. Dorothy May and Marion Grace, both born in Boston, Massachusette. Any help would be greatly welcomed. .

MCNEIL posted by Dawn McNeil on Friday, February 18, 2000

John Joseph McNeil, m. Mary MacDonald at St. Ann's Parish in Glace Bay 1910; (John) Joseph McNeil had several siblings, don't know names; Mary MacDonald had several siblings including Sarah, Emma, Ena, Arthur, Angus, Katie...may be others. Have no first names of Joseph and Mary's parents. Contact if you can assist. Thx. .

MACNEIL, MCNEIL posted by Dale McNeil on Friday, February 18, 2000

MCNEIL AND RORY; MCNEIL AND DAN .

MACDONALD posted by Dawn McNeil on Friday, February 18, 2000

Searching for info on Mary, Emma, Katie, Sarah, Angus, Arthur (nickname Narty) MacDonald of Glace Bay, c. 1880 (other siblings, names unknown). Searching for their parents' names. If you can help please contact. If you need info on Mary, Emma when they moved from CB in early 1920s, I have some to share. .

MCMANN, MOORE posted by Gail on Friday, February 18, 2000

Help! I have hardly anything to go on. My Grandfather Frank Moore was born in Sidney, Nova Scotia on January 27, 1902. His father was Frederick Moore and his mother was Margaret McMann (maiden name). I also have George, Joseph, and Connie as siblings. I don't know if they were only in Nova Scotia a short time or if they lived there, any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. .

MCKINNON, MURPHY posted by Mary McCann on Saturday, February 19, 2000

Looking for any info on DANIEL MCKINNON b.1871, son of NEIL MCKINNON and MARY MURPHY. On 1901 census Daniel is 29 yrs. and living with Neil McK. and his new wife Jessie in Glace Bay. Also interested in info on Neil and Jessie's marriage. Any help appreciated. .

HIGGINS, HOLLAND posted by Donna Higgins on Saturday, February 19, 2000

Hi: Does anyone have any information on Ellen(Nellie) Holland formerly Higgins or Edward Higgins (married to Maude Jesseau) of Glace Bay, N.S. They came from England or Ireland probably in the early 1900s. One sister remained in England but I have been unable to find out anything about them. Any help would be appreciated. donna .

GARDINER, HANDLEY posted by Mike Gardiner on Sunday, February 20, 2000

Grandfather was Joseph Gardiner born 1872 at Gardiner Mines. Died in WW1 in 1915. Married Mary O'Handley and they had seven children including my father Alexander who was born in 1915 at Dominion #4 and baptised at St. Anthony's Parish in Glace Bay in 1916. They were orpaned when gfather died. Any info? Marys parents were Alex and Gertrude O'Handley. .

PHILLIPS, WAIT posted by Sam Wait on Sunday, February 20, 2000

I am looking for a Robert Phillips married to a ______Mills. If family oral history is correct he would have been in Laprairie in the 1820's and later. According to family lore, Robert Phillips was a tailor by trade who owned a hotel, a brewery and several farms. He had a daughter Jane who married James Wait, my gg grandfather. Jane was supposedly born in Londonderry around 1821 and James was born in North Berwick, Scotland in 1816. Eliza Phillips was supposedly born in Canada around 1828. So far I have been focusing on LaPrairie, Quebec, but just became aware of LaPrairie, Nova Scota. Was there a settlement there in the 1820 time period? Thanks for any information. Sam Wait .

LANEAU, LANOUE posted by Michael Smith on Sunday, February 20, 2000

Looking for information on Francois Laneau or Lanoue who married Marie-Anne Perreault dit Leparisian (also shown as Perrot- Perron-Heron-Hebron) 12 Oct 1736 at Louisbourg, Cap-Breton. He is said to be the son of Jean Laneau and Perine Mautre. Francois and his family relocated to Riviere-Ouelle, QC by the 1740's. The following children are listed in Tanguay: Marie-Francoise, Joseph-Francois b. 21 Nov 1743 in Riviere-Ouelle, Marie-Madeleine b. 6 May 1748 in Riviere-Ouelle. I am descended from daughter, Angelique-Judith, who was probably born at Louisbourg ca. 1738. Looking for other children born before the family resettled in Quebec. Thank you, Michael Smith smoslin@msn.com .

FORRESTER, TUTTY posted by Hazel on Sunday, February 20, 2000

Looking for information on ESTHER or Hester Forrester who was married 1797 to John George Tutty and again in 1802 to Dennis Denny. Names of parents, siblings,of either Esther or Dennis Denny would be appreciated. Thanks . .

MCNEIL posted by Dawn McNeil on Tuesday, February 22, 2000

Searching for info on Hector and Annie McNeil (nee Campbell) who had several children, one of whom was John Joseph McNeil, b. 1886 in Stellarton, N.S. If you can help please EMAIL. Thx!! .

MACDONALD posted by Dawn McNeil on Tuesday, February 22, 2000

Searching for info on Kenneth MacDonald b. ? m. Mary MacPherson ? Parents of Angus, Catherine, Mary, Kenneth, Daniel, Celena, Sarah, Annie and others, all born approx. 1884-1906, Glace Bay/New Waterford. If you can help please EMAIL. Thx!

MACDONALD, MACEACHEN, MACINNES, MACISSAC posted by Dolores McPhee on Wednesday, February 23, 2000

I have a lead on MacDonalds from Glendale and Cregnish.beginning with gggrandfather Donald(Ruarie)Macdonald and Mary macinnes of Moidart area of Scotland settling on lots 51@52 in Creignish.if any one has similar names they are researching feel free to EMAIL me, as I do have more info to share. Thanks .

MACDONALD posted by Ann [ MacDonald ] Batten on Wednesday, February 23, 2000

Hello All...I'm now looking to purchase 2 books and hope someone can help me locate them.They are: History of Inverness County N.S. A Complete History of Inverness County by: JL Macdougall News Publishing Company ltd. Truro N.S. first edition 1922 The Broken Ground History of Inverness Town 1803-1954 by: Ned Macdonald 1979 I would appreciate any help in locating these books .Thanks to all. sincerely A.Batten batten@telusplanet.net

ROSS posted by Cathy Richard on Thursday, February 24, 2000

I am looking for any information on Patrick Ross. All I know is that he was supposed to be a boxer from either Ireland or Scotland. He came to America to box and after travelling all over America he then came to Canada. He fell in love with Cape Breton and settled there. I have no dates. He may have gone by the name of "Patty". .

MACISAAC, MCISAAC posted by on Friday, February 25, 2000

Looking for information for friends who are not on line. Their ancestor: Allan McIsaac arrived from Canna, Scotland and is supposed to have lived in Prince Edward Island from 1807 to 1812. He moved to the Broadcove area of Inverness co. about 1812. A brother Angus McIsaac arrived in Canada about 1802. A later generation moved to the West coast of Newfoundland and settled in Heatherton and near by communities. Their records: Donald McIsaac b. March 6, 1852 in Inverness Co., d. November 12, 1924 in Heatherton, NF. He was married to Sarah MacDonald b. 1851- 1931. If anyone has these people in their research material you can contact me or get in touch by mail: Mr. Neil MacIsaac, Robinson's, Nf. A0N 1V0 or phone him at (709)645-2731. Somewhere along the line his family changed the spelling from Mc to MacIsaac. Thank you in advance. Karen Crouse Jeffrey's NF .

MCKINNON, MCLEAN posted by Debbie Mathison on Friday, February 25, 2000

I am looking for any help to the following information. I know that Christine McKinnon was born in 1883 to Michael McKinnon and Jessie McLean she Married Malcolm J. McLean who's Parents were Daniel R. McLean and Cecelia McKinnon. As far as I can tell both Christine and Malcolm were born in Nova Scotia and both of there parents were born in Canada. As far as I can tell Christine and Malcolm were 1st cousins, but I don't which of the parents were related. Any help would be appreciated Thank you .

MACDONALD posted by Ann [ MacDonald ] Batten on Friday, February 25, 2000

I have another question if anyone could explain please?Where exactly is Mabou? And where is it close too? Where can I access statistics for that area? Thanks to all. A.Batten batten@telusplanet.net .

HEFFORD, RITCHIE posted by Brenda MacMullin on Sunday, February 27, 2000

Hi, I am searching relatives and siblings of Eldred Hefford and Margaret Ritchie, Sydney, NS. Anyone with information would be a great help. Thanks Brenda MacMullin .

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