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Date: Sat Sep 1 10:16:43 2001
Name: Angus Clarke
E-mail: ge.no@rcn.com
URL:
Surnames: FURGUSON/MUNROE-CLARKE
NOTE: County:
Qrytext: I have found that members of the Clarke family have married into the Furguson and Munroe family. What I have on information is-Selina Clarke wife of Angus A Furguson Selina died April 17, 1904 and is buried in the Gordon United Church Cemetery in Reserve Mines, Cape Breton. Mary Ann Clarke was the wife of John Furguson Mary Ann died in 1925 her husband died in 1930,both are buried in the Gordon United Church cemetery. Would anyone have a connection? Thank you for your time.

Date: Sat Sep 1 13:02:47 2001
Name: Joyce Donegan
E-mail: ire4joy@aol.com
URL:
Surnames: O'HANDLY (OHANLEY), MC PHEE, MORRISON, DINGWELL
NOTE: County: {Cape Breton,Victoria}
Qrytext: Looking for family connections. My Great-grandfather, Alexander D. O'Handly was born in Boulardarie, Cape Breton in 1867. His parents were Roderick Ohanley and Theresa Susan McPhee. My Great-grandmother, Alexina Morrison was born in Cape Breton about 1870, her parents were John Morrison and Christine Dingwell. By 1893, Alexander and Alexina were married, living in Boston, MA. and started rising a family. Would appreciate hearing from anyone has knowledge of these families.

Date: Sat Sep 1 14:29:11 2001
Name: Margie Scott
E-mail: rosebrae@together.net
URL:
Surnames: Enumeration district
NOTE: County: Victoria
Qrytext: Where is or was King's Cove? It is shown as an enumeration district in the 1871 census. Thanks.

Date: Sun Sep 2 20:54:03 2001
Name: Lorie
E-mail: bluenoser8@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames:
NOTE: County:
Qrytext: I am searching for two books.The History of the Island of Cape Breton by Richard brown Mika publishing 1979 and Nova Scotia Sketches by Frank A. Doane( 194) WOODGRAIN COVER. i AM LOOKING TO REPLACE THESE TWO COPIES. ANY HELP GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Date: Sun Sep 2 20:56:31 2001
Name: Warren Moffatt Jr
E-mail: Rusty71259@aol.com
URL:
Surnames: MOFFATT
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: >MOFFATT posted by David Corkum on Friday, June 12, 1998 >I am looking for information regarding Charles Oulten Moffatt who I think was born in >North Sydney appr. 1899. He may of also had a brother named Grant. Any >information at all would be helpful. Thank you. My grandfather was Charles Oulton Moffatt (b.Aug.6,1899 - d.Oct.1985). His parents were William and Mary (MacLean) Moffatt. He married Christine Gordon. He had 4 brothers; Grant, Earl, Pete, and MacLean, and a sister Mary. I'm just starting my own tree and I just found your message. Anything else we can swap could info on? I have the next 4 generations. Thank you Warren Moffatt Jr.

Date: Sun Sep 2 20:57:08 2001
Name: Warren Moffatt Jr
E-mail: Rusty71259@aol.com
URL:
Surnames: MOFFATT
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: >MOFFATT posted by David Corkum on Friday, June 12, 1998 >I am looking for information regarding Charles Oulten Moffatt who I think was born in >North Sydney appr. 1899. He may of also had a brother named Grant. Any >information at all would be helpful. Thank you. My grandfather was Charles Oulton Moffatt (b.Aug.6,1899 - d.Oct.1985). His parents were William and Mary (MacLean) Moffatt. He married Christine Gordon. He had 4 brothers; Grant, Earl, Pete, and MacLean, and a sister Mary. I'm just starting my own tree and I just found your message. Anything else we can swap could info on? I have the next 4 generations. Thank you Warren Moffatt Jr.

Date: Mon Sep 3 18:23:25 2001
Name: William Kanary
E-mail: kanarywc@aol.com
URL:
Surnames:
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Seeking information on relatives

Date: Tue Sep 4 04:46:39 2001
Name: armand denis
E-mail: armpal@accesswave.ca
URL:
Surnames:
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: i would like to have a list of auto dealers in the Sidney area Thank you

Date: Tue Sep 4 09:57:34 2001
Name: Rhonda White
E-mail: rhondawhite@nf.sympatico.ca
URL:
Surnames: MACDONALD, MACISAAC
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: searching for roots for on Donald MacDonald and his wife Mary MacIsaac.Donald's father was probably James from the Isle of Skye.Donald had brothers Daniel and Alexander(maybe Angus too) and sister Sarah(married McIsaac).All had families in Newfoundland.

Date: Tue Sep 4 11:33:16 2001
Name: Jenny
E-mail: millismom@aol.com
URL:
Surnames: McInnis, McLean, MacKinnon
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: My grandmother (Margaret M(a)cLean was born in Cape Breton at St. Barra's parish near Christmas Island. She had brothers John, Joseph, Dan and not sure of others. Her mom was a M(a)cKinnon. I am not sure of her father's first name. She married Archibald McInnis and raised 8 children in Glace Bay. My mom was Mary Jo McInnis. I was at my mom's cousin's house up on Christmas Island in early August and he (Peter M(a)cLean-age 88) mentioned a Hector as one of our first ancestors who came from Scotland in the early(?) 1800's to N.S. (Possibly from Barra). Do any of these names ring a bell for you. Thanks

Date: Tue Sep 4 17:44:26 2001
Name: Dave MacDonald
E-mail: macaffinc@mindspring.com
URL:
Surnames: MCDONALD, MACDONALD, MCCASKILL
NOTE: County: {Cape Breton,Unknown}
Qrytext: I am seeking info about my Great Great Grandfather "John McDonald" referenced in the US Census data below: His son Martin - My great grandfather was Roman Catholic so I am just wondering if John may have migrated to North Florida from the Catholic Scot families of Cape Breton. Following From the US Census Data + noting the age + Florida birth of John's first born "Martin" - My GGGF could have been in NS up until 1866-7 at the latest. HIs wife and children are all reported to have been born in Florida. Census records list him as a "carpenter" and show him residing in "Warrington, Fl." which is the Navy Yard in Pensacola, Florida. 1880 Census Sound Index John McDonald age 39 born in Nova Scotia Mary age 34 born in Fl. (Mary E. Greene – Warrington) Martin age 13 born in Fl. Lily age 11 born in Fl. George age 9 born in Fl. John age 5 born in Fl. Martin married Margarite Sarra Lilly married James Hilliard (mayor of Pensacola/legislator) Late 1800s

Date: Wed Sep 5 10:04:39 2001
Name: Karen Porter
E-mail: kporter54@home.com
URL: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com /users/p/o/r/Karen-Porter/index.html?Welcome=990362761
Surnames: MCSWEEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: I am looking for any information on the following family: Donald McSween: B. Abt 1891, immigrated from Scotland that same year with his parents. He died in the Frenchvale or Ball's creek area of Cape Breton. His wife's first name was Mary: B. abt 1819-1820 d. Bet 1891-1891 in the same area as husband. Children: Barbara, Jessie, Margaret, Duncan, Mary Ann, Neil: B. June 2, 1855, Alexander: B. Abt 1857, Angus: B. May 9, 1862. From these children Neil went on to marry Amelia White: B. Aug 30 1856, D. 1835 in Florence, C.B. They married June 14, 1874 in Sydney Mines. Children: Seward Fredrick: B. June 2, 1874, Albert: B. May 1, 1877. Thomas Arkley or Artlett: B. March 27, 1874 Celina Maude: B. Jan 16, 1881. George Wallace: Mar 2,1883. Mary Ann: B. Jan 31, 1885. William Fredrick: N. June 19, 1887. Jennette: B. May 4, 1891. Charlotte: B. March 19, 1892. Ella: B. April 1, 1893. Clara Margaret: B. June 13, 1894. Barbara: B. Jan 15, 1897. Alexander: B. Sept. 25, 1899. Lena: B. Bet. 1900-1902. Ann: B. Sept.13, 1901. Fredrick Alexander: B. Oct. 26, 1903. A second son of Donald's: listed above was Angus, he married Flora Matheson on Nov. 22, 1895 in Caledonia Mines. Children: John: B. October 31, 1891. Sarah Jane: B. Sept. 22, 1896. If anyone has information on any of the above families it would be appreciated very much.

Date: Thu Sep 6 09:45:43 2001
Name: Ernest Hartnett
E-mail: hartnette@nabisco.com
URL: http://worldconnect.root sweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SHOW&db=pipermeh&recno=0
Surnames: JACKSON, MACDONALD, SLATTERY, BURKE, KENNEDY, LORWAY, TOWNSEND, MUGGAH
NOTE: County: {Cape Breton,Richmond}
Qrytext: I am searching for Margaret MacDonald. Margaret is my Great Great Grandmother and I have very little in the way of information. I am told that Margaret comes from East Bay. What I have on Margaret is below. Any help would be appreciated. 1. Margaret MACDONALD was born 1853 in East Bay, Nova Scotia, and died 1941 in St. Peters, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Margaret was buried in ST. Peters RC Cemetery, St. Peter's, Nova Scotia. Margaret married Alexander JACKSON, son of Donald JACKSON. Alexander was born 1845, and died 23 Dec 1916. Alexander was buried in ST. Peters RC Cemetery, St. Peter's, Nova Scotia. Children of Margaret MACDONALD and Alexander JACKSON are:+ 2 i. Christina JACKSON. 3 ii. Annie JACKSON. married Raymond DEVEREUX. He was born in L'Ordoise, Nova Scotia. + 4 iii. John Stanley JACKSON was born 1867 in Louisbourg, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and died 15 Nov 1943 in St. Peters, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. 5 iv. Donald JACKSON. + 6 v. Kate JACKSON. 7 vi. Small Girl JACKSON.

Date: Thu Sep 6 13:42:31 2001
Name: Peigi Morrison
E-mail: peigi@hospitality-scotland.com
URL:
Surnames: Morrison
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: I am looking to find out any information regarding my anchestors, who landed on your shores in the 18th century. I am orginally from Harris and all my descendants. My family name is Morrison. I can trace a Rebecca Bess Morrison to Quebec, however I am sure that the Morrison clan spread there wings. I look forward to hearing from you.

Date: Fri Sep 7 22:00:15 2001
Name: Barb Bowles
E-mail: barbb@telus.net
URL:
Surnames: STEWART, MAC LEOD, MAC DONALD, BOWLES
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: I am looking for information on the family of Annie P. Stewart born December 24, 1873. Her parents were Angus Stewart and Christine MacLeod of Cape Breton. She married Malcolm Murdock MacDonald of PEI, his parents were Archibald MacDonald and Elizabeth Bowles. Annie had the following siblings, Kathleen, Mae and Archibald. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Barb

Date: Sat Sep 15 15:48:05 2001
Name: Warren B. Carah
E-mail: wcarah@livingonline.com
URL:
Surnames: MARSHALL, WARDELL
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Searching for the origins of Thomas Wardell MARSHALL, b. about 1831 at Cape Breton,"British America," according to his marriage record. Thomas moved to America and married Sarah Jane Phillips of Wisconsin on 19 Jan 1860 at Mariposa County, California. Miss Phillip's family were Cornish. Census records indicate he was a junior, so his father is also named Thomas and was evidently also born in Nova Scotia. His middle name of WARDELL is obviously a family name and may be a clue to his origins. Thomas Wardell Marshall died November 8, 1902 in Tuolumne County, California, spending most of his life as a gold miner. Any information on the family would be appreciated.

Date: Tue Sep 18 20:02:56 2001
Name: Margie Scott
E-mail: rosebrae@together.net
URL:
Surnames: Ryan
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: In the 1861 census of Victoria County, what area is Polling District No. 5? Thanks.

Date: Wed Sep 19 06:52:42 2001
Name: Warren B. Carah
E-mail: wcarah@livingonline.com
URL:
Surnames: MARSHALL, WARDELL
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Searhing for the origins of Thomas Wardell MARSHALL, b. ca. 1833 at Cape Breton. Thomas left Nova Scotia for America and was living in Mariposa County, California by 1860. He was employed as a gold miner. Thomas was a Jr. and his father was also a native of Nova Scotia. His middle name of WARDELL is obvioulsy a family name. He married Sarah Jane Phillips of Wisconsin in January, 1860 in California. Her people were Cornish in orgin. Any information on this family would be appreciated. E-mail to wcarah@livingonline.com

Date: Thu Sep 20 22:08:35 2001
Name: Erin MacNeil
E-mail: erinrandell@auracom.com
URL: http://www.metacrawler.com
Surnames: MACNEIL
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: I am looking to find some information on my great grandparents. Tony MacNeil had the information that I needed but my mail was returned, undeliverable. Could someone please help me in the search to find my roots. I am looking for info on Albert MacNeil, b june 25, 1882 in Glace Bay. He died in Liverpool on June 19, 1948. He married Catherine Gilmore whom operated a hospital from there home in Liverpool Nova Scotia. They had 2 children, Bertram Joseph (Bud) wife Pearl Marion, Eleanor Frances b May 4, 1926 in Jamaca Plains,Mass died Jan '79 in St. John NB. Any one having any info please let me know. And Tony I would love to get in touch with you and share notes.

Date: Fri Sep 21 11:48:30 2001
Name: bill nicholson
E-mail: wsnicholson@myrealbox.com
URL:
Surnames: NICHOLON
NOTE: County:
Qrytext: While searching for family information, I recently came accross a reference to "Nether Invereddie", also spelt "Nether Inverveddie". There is a community in Scotland called Inverveddie, but no "Nether ...". The descendants of George Nicholson, son of Rev. Donald on Skye are of "Nether Inverveddie". Does anyone know where it is? Cape Breton? India? Australia?

Date: Sun Sep 23 19:08:43 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for parents of MURRAY PEACH who married MARGARET BOUTILIER(also her parents)poss. in Port Morien 1890s(?). Their daughter RUTH PEACH was married to DONALD "HOPPER" MacLEOD of Port Morien. Also would anyone know who HOWARD MURRANT's (of Port Morien) parents were. He was also married to a Boutilier lady. Finally, HARVEY BOUTILIER is buried at St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery, Glace Bay together with his wife VIOLET EMILY ____? and son "Sonny" Osburne. He has two other children buried at Christ Church Cemetery, South Head. Which family of Boutilier's does this Harvey belong to? Was his wife's surname OSBURNE? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Date: Sun Sep 23 19:11:15 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for parents of MURRAY PEACH who married MARGARET BOUTILIER(also her parents)poss. in Port Morien 1890s(?). Their daughter RUTH PEACH was married to DONALD "HOPPER" MacLEOD of Port Morien. Also would anyone know who HOWARD MURRANT's (of Port Morien) parents were. He was also married to a Boutilier lady. Finally, HARVEY BOUTILIER is buried at St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery, Glace Bay together with his wife VIOLET EMILY ____? and son "Sonny" Osburne. He has two other children buried at Christ Church Cemetery, South Head. Which family of Boutilier's does this Harvey belong to? Was his wife's surname OSBURNE? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Date: Sun Sep 23 19:11:27 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for parents of MURRAY PEACH who married MARGARET BOUTILIER(also her parents)poss. in Port Morien 1890s(?). Their daughter RUTH PEACH was married to DONALD "HOPPER" MacLEOD of Port Morien. Also would anyone know who HOWARD MURRANT's (of Port Morien) parents were. He was also married to a Boutilier lady. Finally, HARVEY BOUTILIER is buried at St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery, Glace Bay together with his wife VIOLET EMILY ____? and son "Sonny" Osburne. He has two other children buried at Christ Church Cemetery, South Head. Which family of Boutilier's does this Harvey belong to? Was his wife's surname OSBURNE? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Date: Sun Sep 23 19:11:56 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for parents of MURRAY PEACH who married MARGARET BOUTILIER(also her parents)poss. in Port Morien 1890s(?). Their daughter RUTH PEACH was married to DONALD "HOPPER" MacLEOD of Port Morien. Also would anyone know who HOWARD MURRANT's (of Port Morien) parents were. He was also married to a Boutilier lady. Finally, HARVEY BOUTILIER is buried at St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery, Glace Bay together with his wife VIOLET EMILY ____? and son "Sonny" Osburne. He has two other children buried at Christ Church Cemetery, South Head. Which family of Boutilier's does this Harvey belong to? Was his wife's surname OSBURNE? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Date: Sun Sep 23 19:13:56 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for parents of MURRAY PEACH who married MARGARET BOUTILIER(also her parents)poss. in Port Morien 1890s(?). Their daughter RUTH PEACH was married to DONALD "HOPPER" MacLEOD of Port Morien. Also would anyone know who HOWARD MURRANT's (of Port Morien) parents were. He was also married to a Boutilier lady. Finally, HARVEY BOUTILIER is buried at St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery, Glace Bay together with his wife VIOLET EMILY ____? and son "Sonny" Osburne. He has two other children buried at Christ Church Cemetery, South Head. Which family of Boutilier's does this Harvey belong to? Was his wife's surname OSBURNE? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Date: Sun Sep 23 19:15:13 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for parents of MURRAY PEACH who married MARGARET BOUTILIER(also her parents)poss. in Port Morien 1890s(?). Their daughter RUTH PEACH was married to DONALD "HOPPER" MacLEOD of Port Morien. Also would anyone know who HOWARD MURRANT's (of Port Morien) parents were. He was also married to a Boutilier lady. Finally, HARVEY BOUTILIER is buried at St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery, Glace Bay together with his wife VIOLET EMILY ____? and son "Sonny" Osburne. He has two other children buried at Christ Church Cemetery, South Head. Which family of Boutilier's does this Harvey belong to? Was his wife's surname OSBURNE? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Date: Sun Sep 23 19:16:54 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for parents of MURRAY PEACH who married MARGARET BOUTILIER(also her parents)poss. in Port Morien 1890s(?). Their daughter RUTH PEACH was married to DONALD "HOPPER" MacLEOD of Port Morien. Also would anyone know who HOWARD MURRANT's (of Port Morien) parents were. He was also married to a Boutilier lady. Finally, HARVEY BOUTILIER is buried at St. Mary's Anglican Cemetery, Glace Bay together with his wife VIOLET EMILY ____? and son "Sonny" Osburne. He has two other children buried at Christ Church Cemetery, South Head. Which family of Boutilier's does this Harvey belong to? Was his wife's surname OSBURNE? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance...

Date: Mon Sep 24 12:12:04 2001
Name: Dar Addington
E-mail: ibexx@bmi.net
URL:
Surnames: McNeil
NOTE: County: Unknown
Qrytext: Looking for information about my great grandfather, John Patrick McNeil, born Feb 16, 1864.In Nova Scotia Father, James McNeil Mother Catherine McDonald Emigrated to Montana or Washington State when he was young and died in Washington in 1948

Date: Mon Sep 24 19:25:56 2001
Name: Heather Singer
E-mail: heather_singer@hotmail.com URL:
Surnames: Denney, Young
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for information on Charles Denney born 1877 died 1928 buried in St Joseph`s Cemetery Little Bra`Dor.He was married to Annie Young . Was he born in Cape Breton ? Also any information on his life would be apprecited. HEATHER

Date: Sun Sep 30 16:53:40 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for parents of Carrie C. Murrant (1898-1935) who was married to Alexander N. Matheson. Also parents of Robert Murrant (1897-1978), E. Gordon Murrant (1899-1981), Parker G. Murrant (1899- 1946), James Crawford Murrant (1902-1993), and Thomas R. Murrant (1905- 1962). Believe all, except E. Gordon Murrant, to be the offspring of David Murrant (1860-1957) and Minnie H. Wadden (1870-1943)....Any help would be greatly appreciated, please contact me at my e-mail address. Thank you in advance.

Date: Thu Oct 4 21:56:46 2001
Name: Vachon Noel
E-mail: the_osbornes@nf.sympatico.ca
URL:
Surnames: NOEL
NOTE: County: Unknown
Qrytext: I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JOSEPH NOEL, BORN JAN/1878. THE ONLY INFO I HAVE IS HE WAS FROM NORTH SYDNEY, NS AND HE MARRIED RAHEL WILTON AND RESIDED IN WOODY POINT AND PORT AU CHOIX, NEWFOUNDLAND. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS

Date: Thu Oct 4 21:57:38 2001
Name: Vachon Noel
E-mail: the_osbornes@nf.sympatico.ca
URL:
Surnames: NOEL
NOTE: County: Unknown
Qrytext: I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JOSEPH NOEL, BORN JAN/1878. THE ONLY INFO I HAVE IS HE WAS FROM NORTH SYDNEY, NS AND HE MARRIED RACHEL WILTON AND RESIDED IN WOODY POINT AND PORT AU CHOIX, NEWFOUNDLAND. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANKS

Date: Thu Oct 4 21:59:43 2001
Name: Shawn Landry
E-mail: Landry@arch.usf.edu
URL:
Surnames: Jesseau, Young
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for birth record of Agatha Young, born September 23, 1905 to Georgina Jesseau and Harry Young. Can anyone confirm that she was born in Little Bras d'Or?

Date: Fri Oct 5 19:14:02 2001
Name: Mary Matheson
E-mail: mhullmatheson@look.ca
URL:
Surnames: MCKAY,FINDALYSON, MACLEOD
NOTE: County: {Inverness,Victoria}
Qrytext: My ggg grandparents Angus and Sarah (Findalyson) McKay came to Cape Breton from Scotland in Dec. 1820 with their 6 children. Angus died 2 days before landing at Washabuckt, NS and is buried at Middle River. His widow and her children lived at Middle River but some time later she is said to have married a MacLeod man from Margaree and moved there to live with him. Would love to hear from anyone who knows about Sarah Findalyson McKay MacLeod.

Date: Fri Oct 5 19:36:07 2001
Name: Mary Matheson
E-mail: mhullmatheson@look.ca
URL:
Surnames: ARNOLD,HULL
NOTE: County: Victoria
Qrytext: My gg grandfather Samuel Ingraham Hull married Hannah Arnold on 16 Jan. 1816 in Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Who was Hannah Arnold? Looking for information on Hannah, her parents, siblings, where born etc etc. Thanks.

Date: Fri Oct 5 22:38:51 2001
Name: shirley crewe
E-mail: shirley.crewe@nf.sympatico.ca
URL:
Surnames: BUTTS
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: I am wondering if some kind soul who lives in the Glace Bay/Sydney area could do a lookup for me in the Cape Breton Post of Septmeber 1937. I am looking for mention of a shooting by Joseph Butts in which he killed his wife and himself. Rest assured that I would be most grateful for help on this matter as I am unable to travel to do any lookups myself.

Date: Sun Oct 7 21:15:50 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail:
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Although I have not received any replies to my previous queries, I will try another one: Is there anyone at all out there who is researching the MURRANT and/or PEACH surnames?? What about 'displaced' CLEMENTS surnames (those that moved away from Cape Breton to the US and other places)?? Does anyone have an ELIAS LAWRENCE (who was married to a BOUTILIER lady - buried St. Mary's Anglican, Glace Bay) in their databank/file?? Any help would be appreciated (I'm beginning to feel like Vladimir Guerrero when he first started in the Big Leagues)...Regards.

Date: Sun Oct 7 21:18:29 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: OOPS! Sorry, my last did not include my e-mail address but this one does.....Regards...

Date: Wed Oct 10 07:56:18 2001
Name:
E- mail:
URL:
Surnames: SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
NOTE: County:
Qrytext: THE PROGRAM IS THIS: On Thursday, October 11, 2001, have everyone in the USA who will be driving a motor vehicle that day drive with their headlights on during daylight hours. This will be the 30th day commemoration of our fallen friends descerated by the terrorists attacks on NYC,the Pentigon, and the highjacked plane that crashed in PA. Your contribution by sending this email on to others is greatly apprectiated;many thanks to you. God Bless America

Date: Wed Oct 10 12:13:25 2001
Name: Beryl MacLeod, Museum Curator
E-mail: gutofcanso@ns.sympatico.ca URL:
Surnames:
NOTE: County: Inverness
Qrytext: Where can I find the 1901 census for Inverness South??

Date: Wed Oct 10 16:08:26 2001
Name: bill nicholson
E-mail: wsnicholson@myrealbox.com
URL:
Surnames: NICHOLSON
NOTE: County: {Cape Breton,Inverness}
Qrytext: Are you researching either Angus (Mabou) or Alexander (Boisdale)Nicholson. Perhaps we can assist one another.

Date: Wed Oct 10 16:22:13 2001
Name: Daniel MacIsaac
E-mail: dandjmacisaac@elkvalley.net
URL: http://www.fernie- estreet.com
Surnames: Mac/Mc,Kinnon/ Mac/McIsaac/Mac/McDougall's
NOTE: County: Inverness
Qrytext: Seeking information on MacKinnon's/MacIsaac's & MacDougall's who lived on Cape Mabou during the 1800's/1900's period.

Date: Wed Oct 10 18:20:10 2001
Name: Don Nicholson
E-mail: dnic@clear.net.nz
URL:
Surnames: NICHOLSON,CAMPBELL,MACDONALD,MACLEAN
NOTE: County: Victoria
Qrytext: Alexander Nicholson and his wife Jessie Peterson emigrated from Harris to Cape Breton in the 1840s. Eldest son John married first Catherine MacRitchie from Little Narrows and then Annie Macleod. They lived Gairloch Mountain. Daughter Jessie married John Campbell and lived Gillanders Mountain. Rachel married Roderick MacDonald and lived Gairloch Mountain. Next son Angus married Mary MacInnis In St.Anns and emigrated to New Zealand. Margaret married Allan Maclean and lived around Indian Brook. There are many descendants from these families in the Cape Breton area. I would like to establish contact.

Date: Wed Oct 10 19:05:50 2001
Name: Heather Archibald
E-mail: harchibald@mediaone.net
URL:
Surnames: MACKILLOP, MACKILLIP
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for Catherine Margaret MacKillop/MacKillip b. Oct 1854 Sydney, Capr Breton, Nova Scotia. Moved to US in 1881, married Antone Lucas. Would like any info about parents, siblings.

Date: Thu Oct 11 05:34:17 2001
Name: Wayne Morrison
E-mail: waynem53@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: MORRISON
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: My Great Grandfather, Kenneth , died in Sydney Cape Breton, around 1911. He was Presbytarian according to the marriage certificate. Which cemetery in Sydney would he most likely be found?

Date: Thu Oct 11 21:33:43 2001
Name: Allen Marks
E-mail: a.marks@sk.sympatico.ca
URL:
Surnames: MARKS
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Does anyone have information on the Marks family or the Dicks or the Pinks in Cape Breton, Sydney, North Sydney or Sydney Mines area, could also be Florence. A relative was doing a search but I do not have a name for him. Thanks for any help, email addresses would be welcome. Allen Marks Shaunavon, SK

Date: Sat Oct 13 10:32:45 2001
Name: Daniel Powers
E-mail: powersDaniel@msn.com
URL:
Surnames: MACISAAC
NOTE: County: Unknown
Qrytext: Looking for information on my mother's parents and grandparents. Her name was Agnes MacIsaac born April 20,1903 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. Her parent were Roderick MacIsaac and Mary MacDonald. Some of her siblings born there were a Malcolm and Katherine. Thank you for any assistance. Daniel Powers

Date: Sat Oct 13 12:38:19 2001
Name: Tia Spraue Gray
E-mail: outcasts@vtc.net
URL: http://bonzibuddy.com
Surnames: Campbell, MacLeod
NOTE: County: Victoria
Qrytext: Hi Everyone, I am looking for a Mary Campbell. She is the daughter of a John Campbell and a Mary MacDonald. Mary Campbell married a Donald MacLeod and had 9 or 10 children. Mary Campbell was from St. Ann's. Any help would be welcomed. You can reach me at outcasts@vtc.net Regards Tia Sprague Gray

Date: Mon Oct 15 08:50:32 2001
Name: Maria Kidder
E-mail: m2heart@webtv.net
URL:
Surnames: KIDDER
NOTE: County: {Cape Breton,Inverness,Richmond,Victoria,Unknown}
Qrytext: My ancestor Thomas Kidder married a Mi'kmaq woman named Martha sometime in the late 1700's. They had one son that I know of - Benjamin. It is reported that Thomas is a descendant of Richard of the Hole (England), came to America with 2 brothers and moved to Nova Scotia before the Grande Derangement. Can anyone help with Martha's fullname - whether it be her Native name or english equivalent, their marriage date, any other info on them, and Thomas' lineage back to Richard, etc Welalin

Date: Tue Oct 16 02:51:55 2001
Name: Donald Mac Leod
E-mail: dmacleod@dccnet.com
URL:
Surnames: King,MacEachern
NOTE: County: {Inverness,Richmond}
Qrytext: Looking for back round on King,s from Lower River ,Evanston. Mac Eacherns Judique. Barbara d/o Angus & isabelle (Mac Donald) Harold King s/o Robert Alexander and Susan Jane ( Mac Namara)

Date: Tue Oct 16 16:37:53 2001
Name: N Felton
E-mail: nfe7323980@aol.com
URL:
Surnames: SAMWAYS
NOTE: County: Unknown
Qrytext: My great uncle OLIVER SAMWAYS immigrated from Yeovil, England in Dec of 1912, he would have been about 20 years old. His mother was Sarah she immigrated at the same time to Grand Island,Nebraska, His father Albert stayed in England. Ant information greatly appreciated.

Date: Tue Oct 16 18:11:34 2001
Name: Meredith Janni
E-mail: maryannj@netidea.com
URL:
Surnames: MORRISON,ROSS,MCCUISH
NOTE: County: Inverness
Qrytext: Peter MORRISON and Margaret MCCUISH. Found this family in 1881 Census. Neil b:approx 1853;John b:approx.1858;Effie b:approx. 1861;Rory b: approx.1863; Christy b: approx.1865;Christena b:1867 ;Peter Jr. b:1869. Would be interested in any information regarding this family. Family records sugest they were related to Murdoch and Amelia ROSS.

Date: Tue Oct 16 18:12:36 2001
Name: Meredith Janni
E-mail: maryannj@netidea.com
URL:
Surnames: MORRISON,ROSS,MCCUISH
NOTE: County: Inverness
Qrytext: Peter MORRISON and Margaret MCCUISH. Found this family in 1881 Census. Neil b:approx 1853;John b:approx.1858;Effie b:approx. 1861;Rory b: approx.1863; Christy b: approx.1865;Christena b:1867 ;Peter Jr. b:1869. Would be interested in any information regarding this family. Family records sugest they were related to Murdoch and Amelia ROSS.

Date: Thu Oct 18 15:35:36 2001
Name: Ron Martell
E-mail: ron@onlinehelp.bc.ca
URL: http://onlinehelp.bc.ca/martellf a
Surnames: MARTELL, DILLON, BUCKLEY
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: The Martell Family Research Project is documenting the first 5 generations of the descendants of Charles Martell and Ann Schmidt of Main-a-Dieu. We are looking for any available information regarding the following Martell descendants: Children of Charles Martell Jr. and Susannah Wilcox: 1. Elizabeth Martell born about 1795 Main-a-Dieu 2. Thomas Martell born 1801 died Nov 27 1837 Main-a-Dieu. 3. Anthony Martell born 1807 died Jul 2 1837 Main-a-Dieu. Children of Edward Dillon and Ann Martell: 1. Annie Dillon born about 1801 Main-a-Dieu 2. Anthony Dillon born about 1802 Main-a-Dieu 3. Rachel Dillon born about 1803 Main-a-Dieu 4. Alice Dillon born about 1809 Main-a-Dieu Joseph William Martell born Dec. 24 1807 Mira Gut, son of Joseph Martell and Patience Phipps. Children of Paul Buckley and Elizabeth Martell: 1. Ann Buckley born 1801 2. Peter Buckley born 1807 3. Eleanor Buckly born March 1808 Any information on the above individuals would be greatly appreciated.

Date: Thu Oct 18 21:32:23 2001
Name: Richard H. Benson
E-mail: RBensonFL@aol.com
URL:
Surnames: WILSON, CAMERON, MORRISON, FRASER
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Alexander WILSON born about 1809 married Annie CAMERON probaly at Cape Breton before 1839. Their son Robert George WILSON was born Cape Breton in 1839, He married Kate MORRISON who was born in about 1852, the daughter of Rodrick and Catherine (FRASER) MORRISON. Robert and Kate were living at Bruce, Ontario in 1876 and soon after moved to Michigan. Seek more information on these families.

Date: Fri Oct 19 09:24:06 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: {Cape Breton,Inverness}
Qrytext: Looking for DESVEAUX connections to the BOUTILIER family. John (Jean?) I. Desveaux b. 1888 Cheticamp. Believe Damanse Desveaux b. 1887 (John's bro??)to have been born Cheticamp also. Damanse married Mary BOUTILIER b. 1894. Which Boutilier family does Mary belong to? I have not seen these particular 'Desveaux' families listed on the Acadian site. Does anyone have any connections or information? Any smithereen would be appreciated, thanks in advance.

Date: Fri Oct 19 09:53:42 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: {Cape Breton,Unknown}
Qrytext: Looking for parents of CHARLES ROLANDTHORNE BOUTILIER, b. 17 Mar 1904, d. abt. 1995/96. He was married to Ellen RATCHFORD. Also: Parents of WILLIAM BOUTILIER (b. 1902?), "d. 19 Jan 1957, Age 54 yrs". He was married to SARAH FINNELL, b. 1905, d. 1985. Also: Parents of NEIL BOUTILIER, 1904-1970 who was married to ELLEN FINNELL, 1914-1986. (Perhaps William, above and Neil were brothers and Sarah and Ellen were sisters??) And Finally: Parents of WILLIAM H. BOUTILIER, "d. 30 Mar 1977, Age 66 yrs. He was married to MARTHA ??, 1906-1964. Do you have any of the above families in your files/database? Any iota of information would be greatly appreciated.

Date: Fri Oct 19 19:37:32 2001
Name: Theresa Lee
E-mail: bambibushor@aol.com or niteowl29@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BUSHOR, BOUCHARD, BOUCHARDE
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for any information on the names Bushor. From what I gather my grandfather Hugh Bushor changed his name from Bouchard or Boucharde to Bushor when he was in his early 20s. He worked as a coal miner in Bog Row, colliery #7? His wifes name was Jesse. They resided in Sydney Mines in 1960s and they had 7 children: Frederick, Brian, James, Joseph and 2 others. If anyone can be of any assistance with any information at all I will be eternally grateful. God Bless and Good luck in your quests!

Date: Fri Oct 19 19:43:57 2001
Name: Theresa Lee
E-mail: bambibushor@aol.com or niteowl29@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BUSHOR, BOUCHARD, BOUCHARDE
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for any information on the names Bushor. From what I gather my grandfather Hugh Bushor changed his name from Bouchard or Boucharde to Bushor when he was in his early 20s. He worked as a coal miner in Bog Row, colliery #7? His wifes was Jesse but I don't know her maiden name. They resided in Sydney Mines in 1960s and they had 7 children: Frederick, Brian, James, Joseph and 3 others. Hugh Bushor would have been born around 1900 to 1920? Hugh & Jesse Bushor have both died (I think) but I am unsure of when. If anyone can be of any assistance with any information at all I will be eternally grateful. God Bless and Good luck in your quests!

Date: Sun Oct 21 16:58:33 2001
Name: Eleanor MacIsaac
E-mail: emacisaac@klis.com
URL:
Surnames: MACISAAC, MCDONALD
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: I am looking for any information for a Duncan MacIsaac(McIsaac) who married a Jessie McDonald. His second wife was Ann McDonald. She died in 1900. Duncan died in 1915 in Pictou. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Please email me if anything sounds familiar. Thanks Eleanor

Date: Fri Oct 26 16:43:44 2001
Name: Bonita Jobes
E-mail: bjobes@hotmail.com
URL: www.msn.ca
Surnames: JOBES
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Hello my name is Bonita Jobes I am looking for any information on John Charles Jobes married Margaret Mac Neil on 01/18/1903. in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia. They are my Great Grandparents.

Date: Sat Oct 27 10:32:24 2001
Name: Angus Clarke
E-mail: ge.no@rcn.com
URL:
Surnames: Archibald Clarke
NOTE: County:
Qrytext: Would anyone be able to tell me how I could find where a family member would be buried? I was back in Galce Bay for a short time in July, I found family members buried in Reserve Mines and Glace Bay but, I could not locate Archibald Clarke who died in Goweri Mines on Aug.9,1873. Can I send for a record of his burial and if so where would I send. What information is needed? Thank you for your time. Angus Clarke

Date: Sun Oct 28 08:16:40 2001
Name: Paul Beaton
E-mail: paulb@ns.sympatico.ca
URL:
Surnames: NBeaton
NOTE: County: Inverness
Qrytext: I am interested in finding any information on the Beaton's from Mabou Coal Mines.My family is known as the "plumbers" as my great grandfather was called Sandy the plumber. Any information at all would be greatly appreciated.

Date: Sun Oct 28 10:56:46 2001
Name: Richard McKenzie
E-mail: mckeziesr@home.com
URL:
Surnames: MCKENZIE,MUISE
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: I am looking for possible relatives to my Grandfather, George Henry Mckenzie, who was born JAN, 1901, in Baddeck, His one brother Roderick, was killed in 1943 on the h.m.c.s. St. Croix. Another brother John Hector was killed in a mining accident on Aug. 30 1935, The day my father was born,(my father was named after him) George was married to Mary Muise born in Chetticamp date unknown, died in 1955 in Brantford Ontario. Also looking for maiden name of rodericks wife Annabelle, they were living in Sydney Mines when Roderick was killed. Any information would be grateful.

Date: Sun Oct 28 17:56:46 2001
Name: w blinkhorn
E-mail: w.blinkhorn@ns.sympatico.ca
URL:
Surnames: BLINKHORN,JESSOME, PERO
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for information on any of the above surnames.

Date: Sun Oct 28 19:15:51 2001
Name: Bobby
E-mail: nanieday@gosympatico.ca
URL:
Surnames: Boudreau
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Searching for a friend : she was born at the Ideal Maternity Home in Chester N.S. on July 26 , 1944. Her birth name was Margaret Anne Boudreau and she was adopted out to a family by the name Campbell . Her Birth Mother was Francis Margaret Boudreau , who we think was born in mid 1920s. If you know of any info re Frances' parents , siblings , married name etc. Please let us know

Date: Mon Oct 29 14:06:42 2001
Name: George W. Lawrence
E-mail: skip_2melu@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: BOUTILIER, BRIEN (NFLD), CLEMENTS, LAWRENCE, MILES, MURRANT, PEACH, SPENCER, WADDEN
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Looking for parents of Elizabeth Boutilier b. 28 Aug 1882, d. 15 Jul 1955. She was married to Anthony McPherson b. 24 Jul 1876, d. 23 Feb 1964. Both are buried at St. James Catholic Cemetery, Gardiner Mines, CB NS. This Elizabeth may have had a brother William H. Boutilier (1887-1965) whose wife was Elizabeth J. __? (1882-1970). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Date: Mon Oct 29 20:41:02 2001
Name: Candace McIsaac
E-mail: candace_mcisaac@hotmail.com
URL:
Surnames: MCISAAC, MACISAAC
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: I am looking for family information. My family is from all around Cape Breton, Sydney, New Waterfor, Mabou, etc. Any information would be appreciated. My father's name is Hector, he has many siblings and my grandparents name are Archie and Ann(Beaton). Thank you

Date: Tue Oct 30 04:21:20 2001
Name: Margaret Serzans
E-mail: daisy@mcttelecom.com
URL:
Surnames: BURCHELL
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Does anyone recognize this family from Sydney Mines? Info from original family Bible pages. George Burchell (1828-1864) married Mary Ann Oram (b. 1833). Children were William (1853-1937), Franklin b. 1855, John b. 1857, 1st Susan (1858-1862), Peter (1860-1861), 2nd Susan b. 1862. I would particularly be interested in info re Franklin as I think he represents key to connecting several strands with current correspondents. William was my great great grandfather.

Date: Tue Oct 30 04:22:37 2001
Name: Margaret Serzans
E-mail: daisy@mcttelecom.com
URL:
Surnames: BURCHELL
NOTE: County: Cape Breton
Qrytext: Does anyone recognize this family from Sydney Mines? Info from original family Bible pages. George Burchell (1828-1864) married Mary Ann Oram (b. 1833). Children were William (1853-1937), Franklin b. 1855, John b. 1857, 1st Susan (1858-1862), Peter (1860-1861), 2nd Susan b. 1862. I would particularly be interested in info re Franklin as I think he represents key to connecting several strands with current correspondents. William was my great great grandfather.

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