This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Galliah Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0NC.2ACE/423 Message Board Post: I'm looking for Information on Freddie Galliah of Miramichi,Nb. He was engaged to Josie Ramsay of New Castle, NB In 1933 they had a son. Thans Aaron

Greetings All. For those who have any concerns about what will be asked on the upcoming Census, the questions to be asked, and the reasons they are being asked, are available on the Statistics Canada website available at http://www12.statcan.ca/english/census06/info/questions/index.cfm Information provided here is for the long form only, and there are 53 questions. There are only 8 questions on the short form -- these include questions 1 through 6, question 16, and question 53 as shown for the long form. Ensure your place in the history of Canada. On Census Day 16 May 2006, answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Ask everyone you know to do so as well. Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

Greetings All Over the past few weeks I have been made aware of a group who have been actively campaigning to have people hinder, or cripple the upcoming Canadian Census. I have been reluctant to make mention of them at all, hoping they would just 'go away', and I will not mention who they are because I do not wish to give any indication I believe them to be credible. Let it suffice to say that it would appear they are well funded, and well organized. In my opinion however, they are misguided and misinformed regarding the realities of how the Census is being conducted. They do not advocate outright refusal to respond to the Census, but offer a number of suggestions regarding ways to hinder the process, and to skew the resultant data. To follow these suggestions would, in my opinion, be dangerous and detrimental to the entire process and the reasons for it. These people put forth the fact that Statistics Canada has contracted out to the Canadian subsidiary of Lockheed-Martin for software, and fear that having done so makes our Census data subject to export to the United States under legislation enacted there after 9-11, as reasons to not fully cooperate in our upcoming Census. This is not a new issue. In fact, to my knowledge it has been around since early 2004, when Statistics Canada conducted a test Census in preparation for Census 2006. It is an issue that has been dealt with in Parliament at least twice that I am aware of. It is an issue that should have been put to rest long ago. Statistics Canada has taken a number of steps to ensure that confidentiality of Census is maintained, and that NO information provided to Census can be exported to the United States or any other country. Those steps include the following: ** Only Statistics Canada staff handle completed questionnaires and process confidential data. All questionnaires and data are processed in Canada. ** The systems and networks used to collect and process confidential data are not connected to any external networks, and are physically isolated from the outside. ** No contract staff is ever in possession of confidential data, and it is physically impossible for any outside contractor to obtain possession of census data or to transmit them outside the Agency. ** Everyone working on the census is sworn in under the Statistics Act, and subject to the provisions and penalties of the Statistics Act (including imprisonment of up to six months) if they breach confidentiality. I urge everyone to cooperate fully, and to honestly complete the Census 2006 questionnaires. It is to your advantage to do so. Ensure your place in the history of Canada. On Census Day 16 May 2006, answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. As everyone you know to do so as well. Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacDonald/MacLean Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0NC.2ACE/422 Message Board Post: Is there anyone searching this family (MacDonald Home at Bartibog)? Am looking for info on wife, Grace MacLean. I am a descendant of their daughter Catherine. Thank You.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0NC.2ACE/414.7 Message Board Post: Kent Co. Genweb has some of those records posted-earlier ones.

Hello List! I'm planning a trip to New Brunswick to visit the area where my ancestors settled in the 1820s. My main focus will be along the Miramichi River - Chatham, Nordin, Newcastle, etc. I would like to visit places that my ancestor might have seen, see cemeteries, churches, etc. I'd like to see if the old house in Rosebank (Nordin) still stands -- it did when Richard Howe wrote an essay called "The Scott House at Rosebank" for the Miramichi Historical Society. My ancestors were shipbuilders, shingle makers, cabinet makers, blockmakers, etc. They had their own ship yard for a time and also worked for William Abrams, Alexander Rankin, and John Harley. I'm thinking about making the trip in August or September. Is this a good time of year? What kind of weather should I expect? What libraries or other genealogical sources should I visit that I cannot reach by the Internet? Are there resources for learning about shipbuilding in the 1800s? Where are good places to stay? B&Bs? Hotels? Guest houses? Would there be a local history/heritage society with a member willing to guide my efforts during my limited stay? Since I've never been to New Brunswick before (but have traveled in Canada), I'd like to see Halifax (and Nova Scotia in general) and Saint John. Any suggestions? I'll be traveling from Texas by air and then renting a car. What airport should I fly into? Is Halifax a good airport? I greatly appreciate any helpful advise anyone can offer. I'd like to spend my time wisely and get a better understanding of the place where my ancestors lived, were born, and died. To the best of my knowledge, I have no cousins living in the area any more, so I have no relations to advise me. David Scott Researching surnames ANDERSON, BELYEA, CREIGHTON, GREMLEY, HENDERSON, HILLOCK, JOHNSTON(E), KINGSTON, LAMONT, MACMASTER, MILLAR, ROBINSON, RUSSELL, SCOTT, STOTHART, WEATHERBY, and many others

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/0NC.2ACE/411.2.1 Message Board Post: Hugh McKAY was also my ggg grandfather..I have lots of info if you want to email me [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0NC.2ACE/414.6.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Marlene, I did quite a few look-ups when I had the film, but was months ago. If you get the microfilm, you may find your family. Sorry I wasn't able to help you..hope they are on the film!!

Greetings All. The Editorial pages of today's Globe and Mail (14 April 2006) includes an excellent article written by Professor Bill Waiser. The headline is "Say 'yes' for history's sake". The sub-headline states "Census information provides a snapshot of our past and must be publicly available, says historian Bill Waiser" Bill Waiser is one of those who were in the forefront of our campaign to regain public access to our Historic Census records. Using the 1906 Census records released because of our campaign he wrote a book to commemorate Saskatchewan's Centennial in 2005. The book was titled 'Saskatchewan: A New History'. Professor Waiser was successful in having a number of articles relating to our campaign published in major media sources when many others writing letters and articles were, for the most part, ignored. Todays article is available on the online version of the paper, but only to those who are 'Insider Edition' subscribers. My thanks to Judith Ueland for pointing me to this article. Ensure your place in the history of Canada. On Census Day 16 May 2006, answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Ask everyone you know to do so as well. Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

Greetings All I have had it brought to my attention that my earlier post regarding the current issue of 'Gordon Watts Reports' neglected to include the URL. It should have included the following link: http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazgw/gazgw-0085.htm My apologies to all, and my thanks to James Custance for bringing it to my attention. Ensure your place in the history of Canada. On Census Day 16 May 2006, answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Ask everyone you know to do so as well. Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

Greetings All. For those interested, the latest issue of my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' is now online. Topics in this issue include: - Canadian Census 2006 -- Reasons to say YES - Some answers to questions [on Canadian Census] - We are not alone [Australian Census] - Message from Ian E. Wilson - Librarian and Archivist of Canada - New from Library and Archives Canada - Brian W. Hutchison Genealogical Scholarship - Jeff Paul moves on Ensure your place in the history of Canada. On Census Day 16 May 2006, answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Ask everyone you know to do so as well. Enjoy the Census! Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

Looking for information on David Bazley born abt: 1819 and Margaret his wife born abt: 1825 and their children mainly one (Mary?) Jane Bazley who married Elias Keith Steeves. Elias Keith died 1879 in Canada but when did Jane (nick name Janie) die and where? Did she remarry a John Steeves? My reason for these questions are my links to my great grandparents Nora (no H) Steeves who marries in Cambridge MA to David Albert Fraser (born NS) they were married not Salem or Ipswich, as the Wright book states. My 2nd great grandmother Nora states on her marriage record that her fathers name is John, was he her stepfather? So many questions! Nora and David died rather young and they only had 2 children Alister and Walter, “the Ethel” that is list again in the Wright book is their 2nd great granddaughter, not their daughter, since they had no daughter. Nora was a seamstress and died of blood poising her death is not recorded right by her sister Maude Steeves Lord, my grandfather was not of age at the time of his mothers death and Maude took over for the moment. Any information on this line would be very appreciated. Would like to know when the Bazley’s died, where are they buried? Were they born in Canada? Where did Jane Bazley Steeves (Mary Jane?) die, when and where is she buried? Thank you Wanda -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.4.1/309 - Release Date: 4/11/2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0NC.2ACE/414.6.1 Message Board Post: Oops... Just noticed the time you had the microfilm has expired. But thanks for making me aware of these records. Perhaps I'll order the microfilm via inter-library loan.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0NC.2ACE/414.6 Message Board Post: Hello Dan. Thank you for your generous offer! I am interested in the family of Alexander McDonald and his wife Margaret (or Mary) J. Gunn who were enumerated in the 1881 Census in Chatham. I believe they were Presbyterians, as the rest of the family were. Family notes state that Alexander died in 1881, so I'm curious if there was mention of his death in the Church records (in the census he was age 86). Any record of their marriage would also be of great interest. Their oldest child seems to have been born about 1861. From the census their children's names and approximate birth years are as follows: Benjamin (1861), John Duncan (1863), George N. (1866), Alice J. (1868), and Samuel (1873). Their baptisms would be of interest. I appreciate that's a lot to ask for, so please do what your time allows. Any info would be greatly appreciated! If these folks are in these records, what cemetery would they likely be interred in? Regards, Marlene

Greetings All. My thanks to those who responded to my post requesting reasons to say YES to the 'informed consent' question on the upcoming Census. Those reasons have been consolidated into information sheets suitable for posting on bulletin boards or for forwarding to others. These information sheets are available and downloadable in pdf format from the Post 1901 Census Project website at www.globalgenealogy.com/Census. Follow the Census 2006 links. Links to the downloadable information sheets are at the bottom of the second page. They are available in either letter size (two pages) or legal size (one page). Ensure your place in the history of Canada. On Census Day 16 May 2006, answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Ask everyone you know to do so as well. Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

Greetings All. In our quest to encourage EVERYONE to answer YES to the informed consent question on the upcoming Census I have been asked to advise regarding the benefits of doing so, and for what purposes Historic Census can be used. Aside from the obvious uses of genealogists seeking ancestors to add to their family tree, a few uses that come immediately to mind are: 1. To determine age eligility for pensions, etc., where no other sources such as birth certificates are available. 2. To determine descendancy to settle estates where no will has been found. 3. To provide clues regarding genetically inherited diseases and disabilities. Who among you can suggest other beneficial uses for Historical Census records? Please let me know. On Census Day, 16 May 2006, make sure you answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Make sure everyone you know does as well. Spread the word! Enjoy the Census! Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

Greetings All. In our quest to encourage EVERYONE to answer YES to the informed consent question on the upcoming Census I have been asked to advise regarding the benefits of doing so, and for what purposes Historic Census can be used. Aside from the obvious uses of genealogists seeking ancestors to add to their family tree, a few uses that come immediately to mind are: 1. To determine age eligility for pensions, etc., where no other sources such as birth certificates are available. 2. To determine descendancy to settle estates where no will has been found. 3. To provide clues regarding genetically inherited diseases and disabilities. Who among you can suggest other beneficial uses for Historical Census records? Please let me know. On Census Day, 16 May 2006, make sure you answer YES to allow your information to be made available to your descendants in 2098. Make sure everyone you know does as well. Spread the word! Enjoy the Census! Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, British Columbia Read my column, 'Gordon Watts Reports' at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm

Looking for information on David Bazley born abt: 1819 and Margaret his wife born abt: 1825 and their children mainly one (Mary?) Jane Bazley who married Elias Keith Steeves. Elias Keith died 1879 in Canada but when did Jane (nick name Janie) die and where? Did she remarry a John Steeves? My reason for these questions are my links to my great grandparents Nora (no H) Steeves who marries in Cambridge MA to David Albert Fraser (born NS) they were married not Salem or Ipswich, as the Wright book states. My 2nd great grandmother Nora states on her marriage record that her fathers name is John, was he her stepfather? So many questions! Nora and David died rather young and they only had 2 children Alister and Walter, “the Ethel” that is list again in the Wright book is their 2nd great granddaughter, not their daughter, since they had no daughter. Nora was a seamstress and died of blood poising her death is not recorded right by her sister Maude Steeves Lord, my grandfather was not of age at the time of his mothers death and Maude took over for the moment. Any information on this line would be very appreciated. Would like to know when the Bazley’s died, where are they buried? Were they born in Canada? Where did Jane Bazley Steeves (Mary Jane?) die, when and where is she buried? Thank you Wanda -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.3.1/292 - Release Date: 3/24/2006

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0NC.2ACE/398.1 Message Board Post: The Miramichi Branch of the Genealogy Society have recently transcribed the exisiting stones in the cemeteries of Northumberland County. The Chatham Cemeteries are divided into two books: Protestant and Roman Catholic. This includes the actual transcription of the tombstones and where they are located. There is a index in the back for quick reference. To order one of these or to check out what other resource material is available check out the Miramichi Genealogy site at http://www.nbgsmiramichi.org/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/0NC.2ACE/417.1 Message Board Post: Seek and ye shall find. Busby at this time of the year is a little slushy, see at http://krygsveld.ca/Busby%20new%20brunswick/ Do you live locally? If so, phone me . The site is 1.5 KM north of the monument in the picture. The foundation is of a former Busby house.