Hi all, So lets get started and post stuff eh?? This is a repeat of what I have posted before, but am always hopeful regarding a reply.... Does anyone on the list have links to the Goldsmiths of Annapolis Co.?? I have a lot of info on them and am quite willing to share. The connecting families that I know of are: Bailey, Barr, Burns, Dargie, Delaney, Fitzgerald, Gesner, Graham, King, Kinney, Lee, Longmire, Marshall, Mathews, McNaughton, Powell, Ramsay, Spurr, Thanks for reading! Sue B.

Annapolis County Rootsweb Membership I have no intention whatsoever of considering a change to the Annapolis County Rootsweb List, in any way, any form. I asked a question in December, six weeks after I had taken over the list, as to quietness. No one brought this idea of proposed combining forward then, it is now August. Obviously, some have taken it upon themselves to discuss amongst themselves shortcomings of the list, that is their prerogative. This list was set up as a County list with Rootsweb guidelines, and will remain as such. A list, and I am a member of many, is only as good as its members and their posts, this list has enough membership that it could sustain a well rounded balance of questions and information. Annapolis is a good sized county, and there should be more activity, but I cannot force folks to post. I do not have one topic that I post, I have rounded interests in all things genealogical, nor do I have one specific area that I pursue, but I have some resources, and utilize them if needed and can be applied to a given situation. Please note my private address is: cjjoud@rogers.com I will respond to any query sent my way, but please I ask specifically to refrain from discussing this combined proposal on list. I remain. Christine Joudrey List Admin

Jeff and others, First of all, this is not really a proper subject to discuss on the list, particularly since the List Admin is away on vacation at the moment, but there are a few things you must know regarding your suggestions: 1. RootsWeb has purposely set the lists and boards up this way for good reasons, and you would need their agreement to make any changes before doing anything else. The odds of their approval, in my opinion, is virtually zero. RootsWeb simply is not likely to approve overlapping areas to existing county lists. They already have a few of them that were in place when the current county setup was created, and I am not aware of a single instance where the change has been a positive one. 2. I am a subscriber only on this list, but as Admin of the Yarmouth and Shelburne lists and boards, I consider it a bad idea and would never support such a change, since it would be both counterproductive and and would be damaging to both counties in the long run, because they would both tend to lose their identities. I do not attempt to speak for the List Admin of Digby, only Yarmouth and Shelburne, but it would surprise me if she (the Digby Admin) did not agree with the above at least to a limited degree. 3. Before starting a subject like this on the list, it would be a common courtesy to discuss it PRIVATELY with the List Admin first. It is entirely out of line to do otherwise, and for that reason, I will not comment further on this subject on the list and I suggest that nobody else do so, either. If you wish to discuss such a thing, it needs to be taken privately to the List Admin first. If you wish to have more activity on the Annapolis County List, why not post some information yourself or respond to some of the posts yourself to encourage others to do so? That would be far better than conspiring behind Christine's back when she is away, in my opinion. I will not respond further to this subject on the list, because it is inappropriate to do so. If anyone wishes to discuss it privately, feel free to correspond with me off list, but be aware that you may or may not get any reply until Christine is back, and I will forward all correspondence to her as she needs to be aware of it. David E. Cann can-ns-yarmouth-admin@rootsweb.com Administrator of the Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia mailing list and message board on RootsWeb List Information: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/intl/CAN/CAN-NS-YARMOUTH.html -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Blackadar [mailto:jeffblackadar@rogers.com] Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 9:36 AM To: CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] Proposal: combine with Yarmouth & Digby Lists? Hello List, From time to time we seem to have little activity on this (and some other county) lists. I was wondering what you thought about seeing if we could combine lists with a couple other nearby counties. The clear benefit of having a list only for Annappolis is clarity - it deals with the county alone. But I think there are several advantages to combining with a couple other counties. Combining lists might give the list a critical mass of activity to keep the correspondence and information flowing. Famillies move back and forth and having a slightly wider area of focus for the list might help uncover clues as other users are involved. Some border areas are difficult to handle: for example Bear River - it's in Annapolis, but there's a close tie to Digby. I'd propose that the list be combined with the Diby and Yarmouth lists and called something like the NS-SouthWest. What do you think? Jeff <snip>

I personally would not want to see the Annapolis list combined with the Digby List because of the restrictions on the Digby List with more messages deleted than allowed on. I like the Annapolis List and though have not used it in the summer due to being busy with families in other counties at the moment . I DO USE it and have always found it very helpful and will be using it in the future Luella

I too would like it to remain despite some of mine having gone to Digby in late 1700's. Have not been using the site since found Chute Gene. and Calnek at local California library, and several of my desendant lines on line with correction for both these late 1800's researchers. But I do continue to montor it. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Luella Marshall" <l.marshall@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 6:40 AM Subject: Re: [ANNAPOLIS] Proposal: combine with Yarmouth & Digby Lists? > I personally would not want to see the Annapolis list combined with the > Digby List because of the restrictions on the Digby List with more > messages deleted than allowed on. > I like the Annapolis List and though have not used it in the summer due > to being busy with families in other counties at the moment . I DO USE > it and have always found it very helpful and will be using it in the > future > Luella > > > ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== > Genealogy: Tracing descent from someone who didn't.! > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hello List, From time to time we seem to have little activity on this (and some other county) lists. I was wondering what you thought about seeing if we could combine lists with a couple other nearby counties. The clear benefit of having a list only for Annappolis is clarity - it deals with the county alone. But I think there are several advantages to combining with a couple other counties. Combining lists might give the list a critical mass of activity to keep the correspondence and information flowing. Famillies move back and forth and having a slightly wider area of focus for the list might help uncover clues as other users are involved. Some border areas are difficult to handle: for example Bear River - it's in Annapolis, but there's a close tie to Digby. I'd propose that the list be combined with the Diby and Yarmouth lists and called something like the NS-SouthWest. What do you think? Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: "C.Joudrey" <ccaej@sympatico.ca> To: <CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 11:07 AM Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] Hello Members > Hello Membership, > > I have just checked the Annapolis list subscription numbers, presently we have 54 subscribed for list receivers, and 27 subscribed as digest receivers. > > Is there a problem with the list? Or is everyone at a standstill with their research? I have seen a couple of messages come through the Nova Scotia list referring to Annapolis County, makes me wonder do our membership want to still have this list. Very few posts have come through since I have taken over, the list is here folks, so why not use it, perhaps someone out in cyberspace has the answer you may be looking for. > > If anyone has a solution or thinks they have a solution to the quietness of list, I am not adverse to listening. > > Regards > Christine Joudrey > List Admin > > > ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== > > Pruning the family tree is NOT permitted! > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi List; Would a kind soul please send me the URL for Annapolis Marriages. Thanks in advance. Ev in BC

To all:- The following site is very interesting, in both French and English, and I believe marks 1722 as origin of cemetery. http://www.saintefamille.com/ Click on pictures to make them larger -- on the first page, at the far right, click on "More Information" This is a site to bookmark -- the Acadian history is entrenched as part of our heritage! Muriel M. Davidson --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.510 / Virus Database: 307 - Release Date: 8/14/03

Doing fine, yes I am.....forgot the URL so here it is: http://museum.gov.ns.ca/musdir/index.html Christine ----- Original Message ----- From: "C.Joudrey" <cjjoud@rogers.com> To: <CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, August 07, 2003 8:30 PM Subject: Re: [ANNAPOLIS] MAP > Off and on I have been looking for a map of Annapolis County online, but a > correct one seems to be non-existent. However, I have come across this > site, it does have a map, which has Annapolis County showing, an > interesting feature is, if the county is clicked it will take you to a > listing of different museums within the county. Also many other features > reference Annapolis County can be checked by clicking links on the side. > > Christine > > > > This is going on a bit of a tangent here, but does anyone know of a source > for online maps for southern Nova Scotia? > > > > > ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== > > > > I'm digging my family tree up by the roots! > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > > ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== > > Pruning the family tree is NOT permitted! > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Off and on I have been looking for a map of Annapolis County online, but a correct one seems to be non-existent. However, I have come across this site, it does have a map, which has Annapolis County showing, an interesting feature is, if the county is clicked it will take you to a listing of different museums within the county. Also many other features reference Annapolis County can be checked by clicking links on the side. Christine > This is going on a bit of a tangent here, but does anyone know of a source for online maps for southern Nova Scotia? > ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== > > I'm digging my family tree up by the roots! > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Maitland Bridge is actually in Annapolis County. Kejimkujik is accessed through Maitland Bridge. Lesley -------Original Message------- From: CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com Date: August 05, 2003 05:16:53 PM To: CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] Re: MAP Christine -- I dug out my trusty Nova Scotia road map, the major part of Kedge is in Annapolis County. Queens County has both a wilderness Kedge park and a"Seaside Adjunct" near Port Joli, on Atlantic Coast, Queens County. Northfield and Kempt seem to be on the border between Annapolis County and Queens County -- but Maitland Bridge is Lunenburg County. SHELBURNE COUNTY adjoins both Yarmouth and Queens Counties, also linking with Digby County at a point in the Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area. Back to the highway maps -- these are more reliable! Muriel M. Davidson ----- Original Message ----- From: "C.Joudrey" <cjjoud@rogers.com> To: <CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 9:06 AM Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] MAP Please note that a map I just sent to the list, has SHELBURNE County bordering Annapolis County that is a mistake in the map, the two counties that border Annapolis County in that direction are QUEENS County, and LUNENBURG County. Christine --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.506 / Virus Database: 303 - Release Date: 8/1/03 ==== CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS Mailing List ==== Genealogy: Tracing descent from someone who didn't.! ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Christine -- I dug out my trusty Nova Scotia road map, the major part of Kedge is in Annapolis County. Queens County has both a wilderness Kedge park and a"Seaside Adjunct" near Port Joli, on Atlantic Coast, Queens County. Northfield and Kempt seem to be on the border between Annapolis County and Queens County -- but Maitland Bridge is Lunenburg County. SHELBURNE COUNTY adjoins both Yarmouth and Queens Counties, also linking with Digby County at a point in the Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area. Back to the highway maps -- these are more reliable! Muriel M. Davidson ----- Original Message ----- From: "C.Joudrey" <cjjoud@rogers.com> To: <CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 9:06 AM Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] MAP Please note that a map I just sent to the list, has SHELBURNE County bordering Annapolis County that is a mistake in the map, the two counties that border Annapolis County in that direction are QUEENS County, and LUNENBURG County. Christine --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.506 / Virus Database: 303 - Release Date: 8/1/03

Been away from my machine, will need to check closer, imagine Keji moved, that to me is sacrilege! Christine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Muriel M. Davidson" <muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca> To: <CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com> Cc: "Christine Joudrey" <cjjoud@rogers.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 10:46 AM Subject: MAP > Christine > Even Kedjimkujik or Kedge has been moved!!! > Sincerely hope researchers do not follow this map! > Northfield, Maitland Bridge are also Queens County. > > Guess we had better find a different map-maker! > > Muriel > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "C.Joudrey" <cjjoud@rogers.com> > To: <CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 9:06 AM > Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] MAP > > > > Please note that a map I just sent to the list, has SHELBURNE County > bordering Annapolis County that is a mistake in the map, the two counties > that border Annapolis County in that direction are QUEENS County, and > LUNENBURG County. > > > > Christine > > > > > --- > Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. > Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). > Version: 6.0.506 / Virus Database: 303 - Release Date: 8/1/03 >

This is going on a bit of a tangent here, but does anyone know of a source for online maps for southern Nova Scotia? I know of an excellent source for locating place names in Annapolis County and elsewhere, if anyone is interested, but it has no maps. I looked on the Annapolis GenWeb page, but didn't find any there. David -------Original Message------- From: "Muriel M. Davidson" <muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca> Sent: 08/05/03 10:46 AM To: CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] MAP <snip> Guess we had better find a different map-maker! <snip> David E. Cann decann@infionline.net

Christine Even Kedjimkujik or Kedge has been moved!!! Sincerely hope researchers do not follow this map! Northfield, Maitland Bridge are also Queens County. Guess we had better find a different map-maker! Muriel ----- Original Message ----- From: "C.Joudrey" <cjjoud@rogers.com> To: <CAN-NS-ANNAPOLIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 9:06 AM Subject: [ANNAPOLIS] MAP > Please note that a map I just sent to the list, has SHELBURNE County bordering Annapolis County that is a mistake in the map, the two counties that border Annapolis County in that direction are QUEENS County, and LUNENBURG County. > > Christine > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.506 / Virus Database: 303 - Release Date: 8/1/03

Please note that a map I just sent to the list, has SHELBURNE County bordering Annapolis County that is a mistake in the map, the two counties that border Annapolis County in that direction are QUEENS County, and LUNENBURG County. Christine

Here is a map of Annapolis County, for those who may not know the lay of the land. Christine http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/muns/info/mapping/ANNJ.stm

To all:- Access to Information forms reports to both National Archives and Statistics Canada has slowed down -- summer-time??? Some have already been rejected, have sent a complaint letter to the Information Commissioner of Canada. Sincerely hope all have saved a copy of their ATI request and complaint letter for Gordon A. Watts. To understand what we mean, go to the following site http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/1911ati.htm Gordon has provided addresses for both Statistics Canada and for National Archives. You may copy his statement, if you prefer, but the statement must be general and ONLY request the 1911 census which was supposed to have been released June 1, 2003. [YOU cannot ask to search for any names -- that costs $48.15.] The form is the same for each one -- only change department in "Federal Government Institution" [National Archives or Statistics Canada] http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/gos-sog/forms/Acc-pri/350-57_e.rtf [Form may be saved in Wordpad - filled in on computer] A cheque for $5.00 must be sent with each form, made out to Receiver General of Canada [BONUS:- We may have a refund from National Archives!] Following YOUR letter of rejection (copy for Gordon), complain to John Reid, Information Commioner of Canada. The waiting period is at least 30 days plus "snail mail" time allowance. We apologize that only Canadians may send Access to Information forms -- but some "below the 49th" have relatives who do this for our American relatives -- the name and address must be Canadian! As we are paying the salaries of those in both departments, not directly, but through other means, let staff members remember the summer of 2003 as BUSY! Bottom line - we want the 1911 records released intact without any restrictions or stupid little tick-off boxes on 2006 census, etc. [Should anyone have questions -- please contact myself or Gordon Watts gordon_watts@telus.net] Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/post1901census.htm --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.506 / Virus Database: 303 - Release Date: 8/2/03

Ruth, Thanks for the info. Do you have children for both wives? Perhaps James was the father of my George Wedon with the other wife? Maureen

I am descended from Harris family. My mother was born in Bear River and her grandmother was Mary Matilda Harris, who married George A. Purdy. Don't see a Geroge Wedon in what I have though Mary Matilda Harris was the daughter of James, who was born in 1787.and married first Marie Clerke and second Sarah Greene. They were the parents of 12 children. Ruth J Lexington, MA