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MACNEIL, STEELE posted by David Carberry on Thursday, June 1, 2000

Margaret (nee MacNeil) Steele born circa 1875 on Boulendrie Island. Died in her 90's around the late 60’s early 70’s after complications from a leg amputation. Buried at St-Anthony’s RC Parish Children : Mickey, Alex, Danny, Collin, Catherine Mae, James, Mary Elizabeth, Hugh (dies at 16 in mines) and Hugh.

STEELE posted by David Carberry on Thursday, June 1, 2000

Alex Steele's father, Peter Steele, dies when he is young which forces him to go into the mines around the late 1850’s early 60’s. He never learns to read nor write. He loses contact with his relatives in Boisdale. His first two wives die during child birth. He then marries at 37 a Margaret MacNeil of 16 years from Boularderie and she bears 14 children. He seems to always have had white hair. He always claimed that the Steele’s came from Co. Kildare in Ireland, and that there was a connection with his family and horses. His uncle was grandfather to Father Harvey Steele. As well there was a John Steele who owned all of Steele’s hill in the beginning and of whom he was somehow related.

MACLEAN posted by N. Bruce Kelloway on Friday, June 2, 2000

My great grandfather was Neil Nelson MacLean who was reported to be from St. Anns or Englishtown. I believe his father was Donald MacLean. They were Presbetyrian. Would anyone have any information on these MacLean's?

SLADE, STRICTLAND posted by Tony Slade on Friday, June 2, 2000

I am rather new to this. I am looking for any and all information on Philip Slade born Feb 5, 1884. He had a Brother William born October 25, 1881. Mother was Mary. Philip was married twice. His second wife is Evelyn (Strictland I think). First wife is unknown. Williams wife was Allis (I think). Both Philip and William were born in Carboneer Newfoundland. I have found both Attestation Papers for them but no other information. I believe that Philip died in Burnaby in a Forestry accident but I don't know the year. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

ETHERIDGE, ETHRIDGE, FOIL, FOYLE posted by Denise MacISAAC on Sunday, June 4, 2000

I am looking for information on the Foyle family that came to Baddeck in the early 1800's. The information I have is sketchy a Miss A. Foyle(probably Annie) married Wesley Ethridge. *Annie* had a sister Elizabeth (Lizzie) who I believe was in an asylum??? She also had a brother Metsler (not sure of the spelling) who was a bit of a recluse. They lived in Big Baddeck. The Foyles claimed to be related to royalty in England. Any information would be appreciated! Thanks

CLARKE posted by Christine Clarke Collins on Monday, June 5, 2000

I am looking for information regarding my great-grandfather, Walter Clarke of Nova Scotia: who he married? Where he originated from. He had a son, Albert Edmund Clarke, born in Beverly Massachusetts in the early 1900's [ 1910-1925]. He married Elizabeth Nelson. Thanks

MACINNES, MACIVER posted by John Cullens on Tuesday, June 6, 2000

Searching for data on Donald MacInnes, born 1804 in in Scotland and his wife Margaret MacIver. Donald's father was Henry and his father was Angus said to be born about 1750. Margaret's father was Neil MacIver and her mother was Anna MacAulay. Donald's brother was Malcolm, born in 1794. These are data provided by my mother, Catherine MacInnes, daughter of Neil MacInnes and Jessie MacAulay. Any data on these folk would be appreciated.

SULLIVAN, TOOLE posted by Carmella Murrant on Wednesday, June 7, 2000

MY grandfather and Great Grandfather came to Canadaand settled in Cape Breton aroun 1800-10-11-the information is sketchy,My Grandfather is William O'Toole ,as is my Grandfather ,My Grandfather was W I am seeking information regarding my Grandfather William O'Toole ,who immigrated to Canada around the 1800-1816 from Cork Ireland He was to have come with 5or6 brothers ,the information is very sketchy and as accurate as I could get, His brothers's names may have been;Jack, Cyril,Timothy ,William ,They were to have settled in and around Cape Breton Island.I was informed they may have come over on a ship,however,we donot know the name of the ship.I believe my grandparents were Anne O'Toole wife of William O;Toole Oct, 24th 1922,age 65 years, The other Family name is Sullivan.these are the names I am inquiring about, Thomas Sullivan co, Kerry Ireland 5th April age 86 yrs. wife- Bridgett 29th Jan.1877 age 97yrs, Timothy Sullivan 27th Feb.1890 76yrs. Wife Mary Oct2nd 1885 age 55 Micheal Sullivan co, Ireland 30 Jan,1890 age 77 yrs, Wife Mary 20th August 1899 age 84yrs, native of Cork Ireland Thomas Sullivan co, Kerry Ireland 5th Aoril 1895 age 86yrs, Timothy Sullivan 27 Feb,1890 76 years.

BOURQUE, BURK, BURKE posted by Dolores McPhee on Saturday, June 10, 2000

Are there any links to Robert and Agnes(Lowe)Bourque of Rollo Bay P.E.I.?They moved and raised a family in D'Ecousse, Cape breton where Agnes was originally from.Robert was born Jan.26,1859 in Rollo bay. He had for children and I have dates for them also. .

BOWEN posted by on Sunday, June 11, 2000

I'm looking for information on William Bowen and would love to share info I have with Susan Manning who posted a query back in 1997. I was unable to contact her at the e-mail address she gave. William BOWEN was born in Cape Breton around 1858. He moved to Boston MA and later to Weare NH. .

DOLHANTY posted by E- mail: on Monday, June 12, 2000

WHERE HAVE ALL ME COUSINS GONE?WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY COUSINS,DOLHANTY'S,COAKLEYS,MILLERS,DOYLES,MACKENNAS,BISHOPS,HALEYS,EVANS ,PROSSERS,ETC.,ETC..STILL HAVE INFO THAT DELAHANTY'S,FROM MABOU AREA,ARE DISTANT COUSINS,GANG!HANG IN THERE,CAPERS,ALL O'YOU! JACK D. .

MCNEIL posted by Neil Sutherland on Tuesday, June 13, 2000

Searching for information on Big Neil McNeil who was a farmer and shoemaker in the Brookvillage area. He was married to Isabel MacKenzie from Rear Brookvillage. According to the book, "The History of Inverness" he sold shoes for nearly fifty years in the Glencoe and Hillsbourgh districts. Have some information on his children and would like to know more. Any clues to my research would be appreciated. Thanks. Neil Sutherland

BOUTILIER, HOWLEY posted by Beth Campbell on Tuesday, June 13, 2000

seeking info on family of Joseph E. Boutilier m. Mary A. Howley around 1860. lived in Lingan and was possibly Captain of a coal mine. Had children by name of Henry J., Martin, Napoleon, Nathaniel. Any information greatly appreciated. Would love to hear from cousins. .

MACKENZIE, MCKENZIE posted by Thelma I. Johnson on Thursday, June 15, 2000

Mc/MacKenzie, Daniel Duncan, M.L.A., Mayor of North Sydney, Supreme court judge - need information on his parents and grandparents. Which cemetery is he buried in? .

MCINNIS posted by maryjane_mcinnis@cooperator s.ca on Monday, June 19, 2000

Looking for info on McInnis family. Alexander,b. 1865 to Ann McInnis, , died c. 1935 or so, buried in Kenloch Cemetery at Strathlorne. Was m. to Mary Ann McKay, 10 yrs his junior. Alex owned the Grand Hotel in Inverness for many years. Ann married a Ross, perhaps Donald who had some sons from prev. marriage, or so the story goes. Any info appreciated. .

ASH, WILSON posted by Paula Carr on Monday, June 19, 2000

Does anyone have Caroline (Carrie) ASH b. 1877 Port Aux Basque, NF (m. Alex Carr in Sydney Mines 1909, had daughter Alice Carr in 1915) or Catherine WILSON b. 1854 in NS (parents names unknown but born in Scotland) m. Thomas W. Carr Sydney Mines area. .

BENNETT, BONNER posted by Patsy Winningham on Tuesday, June 20, 2000

I'm looking for information on a George Bonner from Cape Breton married to Elizabeth Bennett, they had a daughter named Katherine M. Bonner 1890-1986 she married Joseph Allen from Medfield. Mass. Can anyone help me of George Bonner. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Patsy at patsywin@aol.com .

posted by Bernadette Ardelli on Wednesday, June 21, 2000

Hi....my query is regarding the name of a church loated in Sydney, Whitney Peir to be more specific. My great-grandparents came to Cape Breton from Italy. I was told that they (especially my great- grandmother) attended mass at an Italian Church known as St. Nicholas (spelling?). I was told by my aunt that there was a fire there and she was not sure if it was destroyed. I would like to know first, if this is the correct name for the church, and second does it still exist? If it was destroyed by fire, were all the records destroyed with it. My aunt also said that the church was run by a Father Dentino. Thanks for your help. .

MACKAY, MARTELL posted by matt.mcconnell@ns.sympatico. ca on Thursday, June 22, 2000

I AM LOOKING FOR LORETTA MARTELL,MACKAY I THINK IT IS IN THE ROCKEY BAY AREA. .

BALL, DENNY posted by Hazel on Friday, June 23, 2000

Does anyone have information on the family--parents or siblings--of William Denny who married Mary Ball,daughter of John Ball ? .

BENNETT, BENOIT posted by Jannette Day on Friday, June 23, 2000

Looking for anyone who knew Luke and Josephine Bennett family living on Regent Street, North Sydney 1910 to 1940. They had daughters Mary, Rose and Margaret (Maggie)Need to know what happened to Mary. Thanks, Jannette Day .

MABOU posted by Keith Grant on Friday, June 23, 2000

Hello folks! I would be pleased to hear from anyone with any knowledge of a Baptist Church that was once active in Mabou. The congregation was established in 1829, and seems to have lost visibility around 1921. The church was located at the site of the small Glendyr Rd. cemetery (the foundation is still visible), though it seems the building was at one point moved and turned into a house. The families buried in the Glenyer cemetery, and I assume, among the active members, were chiefly CLARK, FRIZZLE, GIBSON, IRISH, McLEOD, POTTER, PUSHEE and SMITH. Even the smallest tidbit, story, photo or rumour will be helpful at this point. Thanks!

posted by Keith Grant on Friday, June 23, 2000

Hello folks! There was once a Baptist Church active in Port Morien (Cow Bay), organized around 1870. A building was constructed very near to St. Paul's. It was sold in 1922-23 to a local society, and may have been torn down sometime during the 1930's. There is scant information available on the story of this congregation, so again, any stories, hints, rumours, photos, or further contacts, will be very helpful. Thank you! .

GILLES, GILLIES, GILLIS, MCGILLIS posted by Patti McGillis on Sunday, June 25, 2000

I am searching for Gillis McGillis and family, said to have come from Scotland to Nova Scotia between 1838 and 1844 with 3 children. Wife Mary (McDonald) McDougal, a son Joseph said to have been born in Nova Scotia, Gillis born 1792. Last name could have been Gillies/Gilles. Sons Joseph and James moved to Harrisville MI USA in late 1870s. Any info would be greatly appreciated .

BABIN, BENOIT, BOUDREAU, BOUDROT, FOREST, LANDRY, LEBLANC, VIGNEAU posted by Bette Vigneau-Daraskevich on Sunday, June 25, 2000

I'm searching for the correct match-up of children for Arnaud-Rene,Edouard-Joseph & Jean-Edouard(John) Vigneau(Vignio)of Arichat. All three were listed in the 1811/1813 Cape Breton Census along with Benjamin Vignio who m.Francoise Briard and left for the Madeleines with one daughter. I believe I have almost all the children of Edouard-Joseph b.1777,d.1849, m. Marguerite Forest b. 1787,d.1871, m.??-children:Henriette b.1809, Joseph b.1817, Thomas b. 1822, Julie b.1822, Marie b.1827. Louis-Honore b.1828, Pierre-Theodore b.1830. Arnaud-Renee was b.1775,d.??, married Madeleine Hebert b.1774,d.1849. They had 2 known children: Pierre b.1799 presumably? married Tarsile LeBlanc b.??. Their daughter was Anastasie-Victoire b.1812, d.1898, m. Aime Boudrot b.1811 d.1898. Jean-Edouard was b.1785, d.?, married Marguerite-Ursule Boudrot b.1782? They had 1 known son: Etienne-Edouard b.1809,d.??, m.?? There are several adult Vigneau's listed in the parish records for Arichat, beginning in 1839 but no parental associations. Arnaud had 4 sons, 2 daughters; John-5 boys, 2 girls in the 1811 Census. Can you connect any of the following to the above three men? 1. Abraham Vigneau b.??, d.1879, married Anastasie Babin b.1809, d.1879: 7 children 2. Sebastien Vigneau b.1794, d.1894, m. Barbe Leblanc b.1798. d.1878: 6 children 3. Etienne Vigneau b.??, d.??, m. Marie-Henriette Bourke b.??, d.??: 9 children 4. Simon Vigneau b.1805, d.1863, m. Emilie Leblanc b.??, d.??: I have 4 children 5. Benjamin Vigneau b., d.??, m.?? Anne Terrio: ?? children 6. Laurent-Desire Vigneau b.Abt 1800, d.??, m. Elisabeth Vigneau b.abt 1812 d/o??? 5. Renaud-Louis Vigneau b.1803, d.1892, m.1825 Brigitte Langlois b.??, d.?? 6. Anselme Vigneau b.??, d.??, m.?? 7. Adelaide Vigneau b.??, d.??, m.?? Jean-Louis Hureau: 4 children 8. Angele Vigneau b.??, d.??, m. Dominque Boudreau b.??, d.??: 6 children 9. Euphrosine Vigneau b.1805, d.1892, m.abt 1828 to Louis Garland(Carland?)b.1807, d. 1843: 5 children 10.Felicite Vigneau b.??, d.1877, m.1847 to Jean Marmeau b.1827, d.??: children?? I have been researching now for almost three years without finding any matches for these individuals. I sincerely hope you have some archived information on some of them. My family tree is almost complete but for the missing records from Notre- Dame L'Assumption Parish for that 30 year period. My next step is a crystal ball!! thank you for your anticipated help.

COPPIN posted by Nat Smith on Sunday, June 25, 2000

I am looking for any descendents of the Coppin families of North Sydney!! I have done extensive research on the family and would like to contact anyone living from the family to share what I have, and to learn more. I am a descendent of the Coppin family of Prospect, Halifax County and we come from the same original Coppin!! I am currently doing research on all branches of the Coppin family and would like any help wherever possible!! Thanks .

COPPIN posted by Nat Smith on Sunday, June 25, 2000

I am looking for any descendents of the Coppin families of North Sydney!! I have done extensive research on the family and would like to contact anyone living from the family to share what I have, and to learn more. I am a descendent of the Coppin family of Prospect, Halifax County and we come from the same original Coppin!! I am currently doing research on all branches of the Coppin family and would like any help wherever possible!! Thanks .

posted by Susan MacNeil on Monday, June 26, 2000

I am looking for personal accounts of the lives of coal miners who immigrated to cape breton nova scotia in the early to mid 1900's. .

FLEAGARTY, WOODILL posted by Ruth Halvorson on Monday, June 26, 2000

lOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON Rachel R. FLEAGARTY married JOHN D. WOODILL 11/25/1875 METHODIST CHURCH. OR ANY PREDECESSOR. THESE ARE MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS. THEY EMIGRATED TO VICTORIA, BC. THEY HAD 6 DAUGHTERS - HE WAS A TANNER BY TRADE. HE RETURNED TO NOVA SCOTIA AND DIED THERE IN FEBRUARY OF 1904. HIS FATHER WAS JOHN E WOODILL, WHO DIED APRIL 1884 - HIS WIFE DIED THE SAME MONTH. NAME OF WIFE UNKNOWN. ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. .

MACNEIL posted by Bill Cook on Tuesday, June 27, 2000

I am looking for the date of death of John Hector MacNeil born about 1840 in the Iona/Washabuckt area. John Hector was the son of Hector "Mor" MacNeil and Anne(Rory "Red") MacNeil. He was married to Mary MacLean of Bay St. Lawrence. John Hector is listed in the 1881 census but is missing from the 1891 census where Mary is listed as a widow. John Hector and Mary had at least 5 children the last of which was born in 1887. Any information provided is appreciated. Thanks. .

BROCKLEBANK posted by Brockebank on Thursday, June 29, 2000

Arthur Harold Brocklebank died Sydney NS; husband of Margaret Ann Brocklebank (nee Burns). Children Mary (b 1920) and Margaret(b 1922) lives/lived in Halifax?

SMITH posted by patricia.smith@ns.sympatico. ca on Thursday, June 29, 2000

I am interested in receiving any information on John 9jock) Smith and his descendents. Jock was brother to James,Murdock, Robert, Isobel,Aggie etc. His father was born in Pithridie, Scotlan and emigrated to Canada to Cape Breton.Jock was a coal miner for many years in Glace Bay and had a bungelow in Lock Lomand for many years. I believe he was divorced and his ex-wife and his son moved to Ontario. If you have any information at all I would be most appreciative. .

SMITH posted by patricia.smith@ns.sympatico. ca on Thursday, June 29, 2000

I am interested in receiving any information on John (jock) Smith and his descendents. Jock was brother to James,Murdock, Robert, Isobel,Aggie etc. His father was born in Pithridie, Scotlan and emigrated to Canada to Cape Breton.Jock was a coal miner for many years in Glace Bay and had a bungelow in Lock Lomand for many years. I believe he was divorced and his ex-wife and his son moved to Ontario. If you have any information at all I would be most appreciative. .

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