Hello to the list. I am writing from Australia, I am searching for anything that will lead me to the life and death of Donald CHISHOLM, born in Inverness to William Chisholm, Comar, Inverness. He died I think, 12 NOvember 1843 Antig Harbour. He was not Catholic and his sister Jane (jean) changed her religion to marry one John FRASER. Sister was Jane or JEAN, FRaser (nee Chisholm) married to John Fraser= their son was William Fraser, the Roman Catholic Priest of ARICHAT (rather famous I think?) If anyone is aware of this line of has any facilities to help me prove Donald's family (wife and Children etc) I would be so very grateful. Very kind regards Jen from OZ

At 09:32 AM 8-29-2004 +1000, Jennifer Jorgensen wrote: >I am searching for anything that will lead me to the life and death of >Donald CHISHOLM, born in Inverness to William Chisholm, Comar, Inverness. >He died I think, 12 NOvember 1843 Antig Harbour. That would be *Antigonish* Harbour. /The Casket/, the Antigonish newspaper, only began publishing in 1852, so the odds of coming up with an obituary are not great. http://libmain.stfx.ca/newlib/collections/reference/geneology.htm However, since he was Bishop FRASER's uncle, you may well be able to come up with something on him. >He was not Catholic and his sister Jane (jean) changed her religion to >marry one John FRASER. Sister was Jane or JEAN, FRaser (nee Chisholm) >married to John Fraser - their son was William Fraser, the Roman >Catholic Priest of ARICHAT (rather famous I think?) William FRASER was one of the early bishops of the diocese: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/priests/p5.htm#i232 http://catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bfrazer.html Also see the longish posts from Hugh Niven at: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH/2002-03/1016217600 and from me at: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH/2000-10/0970673397 If Hugh doesn't catch this message, it may be worthwhile dropping him a note. Without actually looking it up, I seem to recall that the bishop's mother came over and died in Nova Scotia. I have a bit more on the family of Bishop Fraser: "Bishop Fraser, who was the son of John and Jane (Chisholm) Fraser, had eight brothers and one sister. The sister, Jean, married Donald Chisholm..."[1] I quoted this at more length in the post mentioned above. [1] MacLean, Raymond A, editor. (Johnston, (Rev) A(ngus) A(nthony) and others, author). [ITAL:]History of Antigonish[:ITAL]. Antigonish, Nova Scotia: Casket Printing and Publishing Company, 1974. V2 p 113 note 102 Joe -- Joe Makowiec can be reached at: http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe http://makowiec.org/

>From: "Carolyn Wallace" <[email protected]> >To: "ns roots" <[email protected]> >Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 19:59:48 -0300 >Subject: [nsroots] Obits: Janet MacDONALD, North Sydney-1942 > > >Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S. > > >Thursday, May 21, 1942 > Janet C. MacDonald > Janet C., widow of Alexander J. MacDonald, well known in the buisness >life of Antigonish for many years, passed away suddenly in North Sydney on >Tuesday at the home of her son, Dr. Hugh G. MacDonald, V.G. It was only on >the 18th that she went to North Sydney to live with her son. She was 83. > Daughter of the late Duncan Chisholm, merchant and Margaret(Power) >Chisholm, she was born in Antigonish and lived her long and useful life >there.Mrs. MacDonald was a devout Catholic. Her husband predeceased her June >23, 1931. Surviving are six sons, William D., Boston; John E., New York; D. >Harry, London, Ont., Colin F., and Allan B., Providence, R.I., and Dr. Hugh >G., North Sydney, and Alexander J., Debert. Funeral Friday morning from >MacIssac's Undertaking Parlors, with Requiem High Mass at St. Ninian's >Cathedral. >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Carolyn Wallace >___________________________________________

>From: "Carolyn Wallace" <[email protected]> >To: "ns roots" <[email protected]> >Date: Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:49:46 -0300 >Subject: [nsroots] A Sea Saga-Perfect Order When Torpedo Downs Ship-1942 > > >The Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S., Thursday, May 21, 1942: > > A Sea Saga > Perfect Order When Torpedo Downs Ship > Antigonish- May 29- John Grant Chisholm, 30.and George Thomas Martin, 22, >both of Antigonish, are singing the praises of the Captain of a steamship >that was sunk by a enemy torpedo in the Western Atlantic recently. Home for >a rest after their harrowing experiences, both man say that if it had not >been for the training the Captain gave his officers and men, the loss of >life would have been much greater than 12. "everybody knew what he was >expected to do and did it. There was perfect order", Chisholm and Martin >said. > Several Instantly Killed > John G. Chisholm ia a son of Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Chisholm, Geo.T. >Martin is the only son of Mrs. Arthur Martin, who moved here from Harbor >Britain, Newfoundland in 1940. Her husband and 24 other men disappeared in a >fishing vessel eight years ago. > Chisholm had been in his bunk ten minutes when the first U-boat torpedo >missed them, the next one following immediately found the after-quarter, and >among other damage, blew up No.3 hatch, killing several men who were lying >there. Some fell in the hold, others were thrown overboard by the explosion. >The butcher was strolling on deck with his pet dog when the force wafted him >into the sea, a wave washed him back on board. Chisholm's room mate forward >was Brant Wolffe of Lunenburg, who was asleep. He was awakened by Chisholm >and both men picked up their flashlights, overcoats, lifebelts and private >papers. The attack occured at 9:10pm and twenty minutes later the ship >disappeared stern first. Rafts and boats were lowered. Chisholm was second >in command in the chief engineers >boat which picked up four occupants of two of the rafts at 10:30pm. > Could Not Stop Engines > Two West Indians were trapped in the engine room and others were >powerless to rescue them. The chief engineer, up to his neck in water could >not stop the engines. > George Martin was feared for a time to have lost his life. His sleeping >quarters were close to the part of the ship that was hit. The force of the >explosion threw him unhurt, up against the deck head, he landed on top of >his room mate William Anderson of Borgeo, Newfoundland. "he was pinned under >my bunk and he called for help", said Martin who held the cabin door open >while he extricated himself. "We ran from the room, but could not get the >starboard raft off from the after rigging". > "I ran over what I thought was No. 3 hatch and got about halfway across >when I felt the tarpaulin giving way under me. It was full of holes from the >torpedo, and it was here that some of the men lost their lives. I don't know >how I got back but I did," said Martin, who succeeded in getting into the >lifeboat in charge of Jacob Pettipas, Halifax. > Chisholm and Martin, with the other survivors were picked up by a U.S. >warship and taken to port where the wounded and injured were taken to >hospital. > Caused Laughter > Chisholm tells of an incident that brought laughter and relaxation . In >his boat all occupants were covered at night with canvas. The third day >after the torpedoing he could hardly believe his eyes when at break of day >he saw one person who had been torpedoed before, calmly sitting on the >thwart reading funny papers. "where he got them none of us knew but >everybody had a good laugh". > Nova Scotias in Chisholm's boat included Harold Bates, Truro; Cecil >Esnor, Bridgewater; Brant Wolffe, Lunenburg; Jacob Pettipas, Halifax; his >brother Phonse Pettipas, Fred Downie, Pictou Road; Francis, Lunenburg. >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Carolyn Wallace >___________________________________________ >nsroots mailing list >[email protected] >http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots

>From: "Carolyn Wallace" <[email protected]> >To: "ns roots" <[email protected]> >Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 21:42:51 -0300 >Subject: [nsroots] Weddings:CUMMINGS-KIRK-1942 >X-BeenThere: [email protected] >X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 >Sender: [email protected] > >Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S. > >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Thursday, 21 May 1942; > >Cummings- Kirk- A marriage of interest to a wide circle of friends was >solemnized at the home of J.R. Kirk, M.P. and Mrs. Kirk, Antigonish on >Tuesday evening when their youngest daughter, Jean Elizabeth, became the >bride of Private Graham Cummings, C.A.S.C., son of Mr. and Mrs. James T. >Cummings, New Glasgow. The bride was given in marriage by her father and the >Rev.A.J. MacQueen of St. James United Church, performed the ceremony in the >presence of immediate relatives. The bride and bridegroom were unattended. > Mrs. Kirk was graduated from the Nursing School of St. Martha's Hospital >Sunday afternoon, winning the senior class aggregate prize. She was >president of the class. > The bridegroom ia a great favorite with all who know him here and many >good wishes go out to him and his bride for many years of happy married >life. >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >Carolyn Wallace

>From: "Carolyn Wallace" <[email protected]> >To: "ns roots" <[email protected]> >Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 15:58:45 -0300 >Subject: [nsroots] > Obits: Capt. John McISSAC, Antigonish-1942 > >Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S. > > >Tuesday, 2 June 1942 >Captain John A. McIssac, M.L.A., Dead > It was a great shock to the people of Antigonish and his many friends >throughout the province to learn of the unexpected death of Capt. John A. >MacIssac, member of the local Legislature for Antigonish. He died in the >Infirmary at Halifax after a very brief illness. > Everyone who knew Captain John liked him. He was truly a hail fellow well >met, kindly and popular in his home town and one who easily made friends. A >year ago he had been elected to the Legislature and sat but for one session. > He was a native of Inverness County and coming to Antigonish he engaged >successfully in buisness there as head of the Antigonish Wholesalers. > He was a distinguished veteran of the Great War when he won his >Captaincy. In Antigonish he was a valuable and useful citizen and took his >place for the betterment of the town and deep interest in the county's >welfare. > He is survived by a widow and three children, His son John Allistair is >overseas with an anti-aircraft battery and home are two daughters, Joan and >Theresa. > The deepest sympathy will be extended to Mrs. McIssac and her family in >their deep bereavement. > In the passing of Captain McIssac the province loses a prominent >legislator and a man of true worth. >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Carolyn Wallace

>From: "Carolyn Wallace" <[email protected]> >To: "ns roots" <[email protected]> >Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 15:58:45 -0300 >Subject: [nsroots] > Obits:Roderick McDONALD,Campbellton,N.B.; <snip> > >Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S. > >Thursday, June 4, 1942 >Canada's Oldest Man Dies >(This was in before as a tribute but without all the details) > Roderick McDonald, believed to be the oldest man in Canada, died in >Campbellton, N.B. yesterday, following a stroke last week. According to >records he would have reached his 108th birthday next August, but some >friends believed he was at least two years older although there are no >documents to substantiate this. > Until his retirement in 1938 he was the world's oldest harbor master, >appointed to the position at Richibucto, N.B. in 1935 when 100 years old. Up >tp 15 years ago he was active as a blacksmith at Richibucto. > On the occasion of his 105th birthday the remarkable old man received a >Papal blessing from Pope Pius "in recognition of a long life lived as a >gentleman, a Catholic and a good citizen". In 1937, while harbor master, he >was congratulated by Prime Minister King and transport Minister Howe. > Born At Heatherton > In recent years he lived with a daughter, Mrs. R.M. Raymond in >Campbellton. He was born at Heatherton, formerly Plunkett's Forks, about 12 >miles from Antigonish, Nova Scotia. > An old family Bible contains proof of his age. The fly leaf records the >year of his third marriage, 1879, with his age at the time given as 44. His >third wife died more than 20 years ago. > Mr. McDonald was able to recall making horseback trips, when a young boy >to the old Trotter mill at Antigonish, carrying wool to be made into cloth >for the family. The mill was burned down 95 years ago. > He clearly remembered the election of Joseph Howe to the Nova Scotia >Assembly for the first time. He recalled how, as a little boy, he stood >cheering with others when the great Nova Scotian passed by. > Played Violin > Until recently Mr. McDonald had excellent health. Vigorous physcially and >mentally he had a ruddy appearance and an agility that belied his great age. >His fingers remained supple enough for violin playing of his beloved old >Scottish airs. > >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > Carolyn Wallace >___________________________________________ >nsroots mailing list >[email protected] >http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots

[For reference the obit is pasted below my signature] In my notes, I have: Joseph (aka John) GERRIOR / GIRROIR m. Mary Ellen McCARTHY / CARTY. Children [birthdates thanks to Lloyd Boucher!!]: i. Joseph b. 23 Oct 1886, d. bef Jan 1982; m. ? ii. Margaret Estelle b. 21 Sep 1889; m. ? iii. Gertrude Mary b. 8 Sep 1893, d. bef Jan 1982 [did she marry James MacMILLAN?] iv. Mary Ellen b. 17 Sep 1896, d. Jan 1982; m. John William TAIT Does anyone have the parents of Joseph (aka John) GERRIOR who m. Mary Ellen McCARTHY? Thanks in advance, Eileen Avery Santa Barbara, California In a message dated 8/27/04 , [email protected] writes: > Chronicle Herald, 27 January 1982. > > ANTIGONISH - Mary Ellen Tait, 85, of Antigonish and formerly of Grosvenor, > Guysgorough County, died Monday in St. Martha's Hospital here. > Born in Tracadie, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Ellen > (McCarthy) Gerrior. > She is survived by two daughters, Irene (Mrs. Joseph Bowie), Heatherton, > and Theresa (Mrs. William John MacDonald), Antigonish; three sons, Edward, > Mattie Settlement; Allen, Antigonish, and Colin, Mulgrage; 12 grandchildren > and a great-grandchild. > Besides her husband John William, she was predeceased by a sister > Gertrude and a brother Joseph. The body is in Curry's Funeral Home, > Antigonish. Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in St. Peter's Church, > Tracadie, Rev. Frank Morley officiating, with burial in the parish cemetery. > >

Halifax Herald August 17, 2004 CHISHOLM, Francis Joseph "Frank" - 76, 41 Xavier Dr., Antigonish, died Sunday, August 15, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Braintree, Mass., he was a son of the late Francis and Mary (Duggan) Chisholm. Frank was a graduate of Morrison High and St. Francis Xavier University in 1950, and received his Master's degree from Boston University in 1971. He taught starting at the Post Road School, Antigonish, then in Alberta from 1951-55, was principal of Canso High from 1955-64, returning to Antigonish where he taught until his retirement in 1987 as Director of Adult Education. Frank was well-known for his involvement in the area softball leagues with Canso athletics, the Antigonish Guysborough Rural League and the Dr. J.H. Gillis School teams. Frank served on the Antigonish Recreation Commission and was actively involved in municipal government. Surviving are his wife, Mary; sons, Terry (Darcy), Antigonish; Ronnie, Fort McMurray, Alta.; Bobby (Cindy), Antigonish; Ba! rry, (Doris), North Grant; Tommy (Ann Marie), Antigonish; Billy (Kim), North Grant; 20 grandchildren; brothers, Maurice (Evangeline) and Harold, North Grant; sisters, Betty (Edwin) Power, Arichat, and Jean MacNeil, Antigonish; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister, Jean in infancy; father and mother-in-law, John and Margaret Maney (Canso); nephew, Shaun Chisholm; brother-in-law, Bernie MacNeil. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. Andrew Boyd presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society. www.MacIsaacs.ca

-------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "Carolyn Wallace" To: "CAN-NS -GUYSBOROUGH-L" , "NOVA- SCOTIA-L" , "ns roots" Subject: [nsroots] Obits:Elbert MacEACHERN, Stellarton; Date: Mon, 16 Aug 2004 19:47:30 +0000 Source: private scrapbooks Paper: Unknown Date: Hand dated xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Hand dated: 13 April 1971(13 Apr 1971 was on a Tuesday) Stellar Street Resident Dies Stellarton- A well-known and respected resident of this town, Elbert MacEachern, Stellar Street, died at an early hour this Tuesday morning at his home, after a lengthy illness. Born in Cape George, 78 years ago, he was a son of the late Dougall and Isabel MacEachern. He moved to Antigonish with his family at the age of 7. Mr. MacEachern was a brakeman with the CNR until his retirement in 1959 and was a member of the Brotherhood of Trainmen. Surviving are his wife, the former Lillian Giffin of Goldboro; two sons, Allison of Stellarton and Clinton of Montreal; and four grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Edward Joceyn, of Antigonish. He was predeceased by two brothers and four sisters. The remains will rest at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, South Foord St., Stellarton, after 7 o'clock this Tuesday evening. The funeral will be held on Thursday at 3:30pm from the funeral home. Interment will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

DELOREY - DORAN, Lillian Mae: Monday August 16, 2004, The Halifax Herald Limited: DORAN (Delorey), Lillian Mae - 100, formerly of Tracadie, Antigonish Co. and the United States, died peacefully on August 14, 2004, in Highcrest Nursing Home, Sherbrooke. Born in Tracadie, the third eldest of a family of 12, she was a daughter of the late David Daniel and Katherine (Pettipas) Delorey. At an early age, Lillian moved to Boston where she worked in various levels of the fashion industry with the Jordon Marsh Company as a milliner, designing hats for women such as the late Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy. An astute business woman she ran several businesses upon her return to Truro and later Antigonish. Lillian was known for her generous contributions to charitable organizations. She is survived by sister, Florence (Adrian) Landry, Afton; brothers, Frank, New Glasgow; Raymond, Tracadie; Ottis, Hamilton; sister-in-law, Charlotte Delorey, Tracadie; many nieces and nephews, and long-standing good friend, Kay Chisholm, Antigonish. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo Doran in 1974; sister, Esther, and sisters, Violet and Abagail who died in infancy; brothers, Joseph Francis, John Gabriel, Vincent, Leonard and James Eldridge; niece, Alice Delorey; grandniece, Monique (Delorey) Patridge. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and St. Peter's Place, Tracadie on Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 p.m. in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie with Rev. John Barry and Msgr. Robert Donnelly officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Antigonish Red Cross c/o Martha's Hospital, Antigonish, NS B2G 2G5. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

-------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- From: "Carolyn Wallace" To: "CAN-NS -GUYSBOROUGH-L" , "NOVA- SCOTIA-L" , "ns roots" Subject: [nsroots] Obits:Roderick McDONALD,Campbellton,N.B.; Carol CONDON,New Glasgow; Mrs. David DICKSON, Sonora; Capt. John McISSAC, Antigonish-1942 Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 18:59:33 +0000 Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S. Thursday, June 4, 1942 Canada's Oldest Man Dies (This was in before as a tribute but without all the details) Roderick McDonald, believed to be the oldest man in Canada, died in Campbellton, N.B. yesterday, following a stroke last week. According to records he would have reached his 108th birthday next August, but some friends believed he was at least two years older although there are no documents to substantiate this. Until his retirement in 1938 he was the world's oldest harbor master, appointed to the position at Richibucto, N.B. in 1935 when 100 years old. Up tp 15 years ago he was active as a blacksmith at Richibucto. On the occasion of his 105th birthday the remarkable old man received a Papal blessing from Pope Pius "in recognition of a long life lived as a gentleman, a Catholic and a good citizen". In 1937, while harbor master, he was congratulated by Prime Minister King and transport Minister Howe. Born At Heatherton In recent years he lived with a daughter, Mrs. R.M. Raymond in Campbellton. He was born at Heatherton, formerly Plunkett's Forks, about 12 miles from Antigonish, Nova Scotia. An old family Bible contains proof of his age. The fly leaf records the year of his third marriage, 1879, with his age at the time given as 44. His third wife died more than 20 years ago. Mr. McDonald was able to recall making horseback trips, when a young boy to the old Trotter mill at Antigonish, carrying wool to be made into cloth for the family. The mill was burned down 95 years ago. He clearly remembered the election of Joseph Howe to the Nova Scotia Assembly for the first time. He recalled how, as a little boy, he stood cheering with others when the great Nova Scotian passed by. Played Violin Until recently Mr. McDonald had excellent health. Vigorous physcially and mentally he had a ruddy appearance and an agility that belied his great age. His fingers remained supple enough for violin playing of his beloved old Scottish airs. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thursday, June 4, 1942 Birth CONDON- To Rev.Robert and Mrs. Condon (nee Margaret Cumming) of New Richmond, Que., on Monday night. June 1, at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow,a daughter, Carol Burns. Death CONDON- At Aberdeen Hospital , Wednesday afternoon, June 3rd, Carol Burns, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Condon, of New Richmond, Que. Funeral this morning. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thursday, June 4, 1942 Mrs. David Dickson Sonora, Guys.Co. The death occured at her home in Sonora of Mrs. David Dickson, formerly Margaret Ann Drake of Port Hilford, Guysboro county. Mrs. Dickson had been in poor health for several years. She was 81 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Dickson, the oldest residents of Sonora, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary two years ago. Mr. Dickson is 89 years of age. Surviving besides her husband are three children, Geo. of Meriden, Conn., Mrs. James Wood , of Sonora and William H. at home. The funeral was held from the home, the service being conducted by Rev.H.B. Crawford of the Baptist church of which the deceased was a member. Interment was at Sonora cemetery. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Tuesday, 2 June 1942 Captain John A. McIssac, M.L.A., Dead It was a great shock to the people of Antigonish and his many friends throughout the province to learn of the unexpected death of Capt. John A. MacIssac, member of the local Legislature for Antigonish. He died in the Infirmary at Halifax after a very brief illness. Everyone who knew Captain John liked him. He was truly a hail fellow well met, kindly and popular in his home town and one who easily made friends. A year ago he had been elected to the Legislature and sat but for one session. He was a native of Inverness County and coming to Antigonish he engaged successfully in buisness there as head of the Antigonish Wholesalers. He was a distinguished veteran of the Great War when he won his Captaincy. In Antigonish he was a valuable and useful citizen and took his place for the betterment of the town and deep interest in the county's welfare. He is survived by a widow and three children, His son John Allistair is overseas with an anti-aircraft battery and home are two daughters, Joan and Theresa. The deepest sympathy will be extended to Mrs. McIssac and her family in their deep bereavement. In the passing of Captain McIssac the province loses a prominent legislator and a man of true worth. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carolyn Wallace ___________________________________________ nsroots mailing list [email protected] http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots

-------------- Forwarded Message: -------------- Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 02:28:38 +0000 ===================================================================== Source: [email protected] Subject: Obits: Mary CURLEY, New Glasgow; Source: Private scrapbooks Paper: Unknown Date: Hand dated xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Hand dated; 16 Aug 1971(16 Aug 1971 was on a Monday) New Glasgow Woman Dies New Glasgow- Mrs. Gordon(Mary) Curley, 151 Granville St., died Sunday evening in the Aberdeen Hospital after a lenghty illness. She had been a resident of New Glasgow most of her life. Born in St. Joseph's, Antigonish County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Agnes(Delorey) MacLean. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and the Altar Society. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Gordon , Bennett St., town, and Robert, at home; one daughter, Donna, at home; and two grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers; John A., Francis E., and Hugh A. MacLean, all of New Glasgow; four sisters, Florence(Mrs. John Patterson); Margaret(Mrs. Ronald MacEachern), both of Lourdes; Kathleen(Mrs. James Ferguson), Halifax; and Mabel(Mrs. Campbell Chisholm), Moncton. The remains will rest at the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

At 09:26 AM 8-4-2004 -0700, kathy maclean wrote: >I am looking for a MULLALLY involvement with the Founder of this >University? Also would like to find the family of Sister ROSE MULLALLY & >SISTER FRANCIS MULLALLY? This involves Canada, Ireland and Boston. Can >anyone recommend where is a starting point for finding Catholic lawyers >in1800-1899? >Also looking for information to contact the Presentation Convent for a >WINIFRED MULLALLY? This girl was 11 years old and raised at the convent >after her mother died. she was married in 1911 &born 1867. I really could >use some help here! As far as I know, there was no 'University of Antigonish'; the school there is St Francis Xavier (School|College|University) - http://www.stfx.ca/ There was a history of the school written about a decade back: For the people: A history of St. Francis Xavier University by James D. Cameron Hardcover - 551 pages (October 3, 2003) Language: English McGill-Queens University Press ; ISBN: 077351385X It's available at amazon.ca; I imagine your library could interlibrary loan it for you. The website for the college itself is http://www.stfx.ca/ The last I knew, James D Cameron was teaching in the history department there. The main communities of women religious in the Antigonish diocese were (and still are) the Sisters of Saint Martha (http://www.themarthas.com/main/main.html) and the Congregation of Notre Dame (http://www.cnd-m.com/English2/HomeMain.htm). The website for the Diocese of Antigonish is (http://www.antigonishdiocese.com/title.htm) Somewhere amongst them, you should be able to come up with something. Good luck! Joe -- Joe Makowiec can be reached at: http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe http://makowiec.org/

Halifax Herald August 11, 2004 DELANEY, Constance Marie "Connie" - 55, Smith Avenue, Springhill, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2004, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of Isabel (Moore) Mac Eachern, Antigonish and the late Morrison MacEachern. At the time of her death she was employed at the Springhill branch of CIBC and had worked at various branches throughout Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. She is survived by her loving husband, Harold James Delaney; son, Michael, Springhill; daughter, Sarah, Springhill; brothers, Douglas (Marg) Mac Eachern, Edmonton, Alta.; Joseph (Doris) MacEachern, Paul MacEachern and Gregory (Elaine) MacEachern, all of Antigonish; sisters, Gail McKenna, Mary Alice (Francis) MacKinnon, both of Antigonish; Heather (Gord) McNeil, Fort McMurray, Alta.; Susan Jorgensen, Beaver Bank; mother-in-law, Mary Delaney, Antigonish; special aunt, Mary Margaret MacEachern, Antigonish; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by nephew, James McKenna. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. this evening in A.H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, followed by visitation from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. in C.L. Curry Funeral Services Ltd., Antigonish on Thursday, August 12. Funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 13, in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Ballantyne's Cove, Antigonish Co., Father Daniel MacDonald officiating. Burial in Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Cemetery, Ballantyne's Cove, Antigonish Co. Donations to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

>From: "Carolyn Wallace" <[email protected]> >To: "ns roots" <[email protected]> >Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 22:17:42 -0300 <Non-Antigonish items have been snipped> >Source: Private scrapbooks >Date: Hand dated >Paper: Unknown >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >Hand dated: 19 June 1973(19 Jun 1973 was on a Tuesday) > >Mrs. John D. Patterson > Lourdes- Mrs. John D. Patterson died Monday in the Aberdeen Hospital. > Born in Ohio, Antigonish County, she was the former Florence MacLean, >daughter of the late Hugh and Agnes(Delorey) MacLean. > She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Agnes(Mrs. Robert Ross), >Halifax; and one son, John, Halifax, as well as seven grandchildren. > Also surviving are three sisters,Margaret(Mrs.R. MacEachern), Lourdes; >Katheleen(Mrs. M. Ferguson), Halifax; and Mable(Mrs. C. Chisholm), Moncton; >three brothers, John A., Francis E., and Hugh A., all of New Glasgow. > She was predeceased by her sister Mary. > She was a member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish. > The remains are resting at the h.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home with visiting >hours after 7pm. > funeral services will be held from Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Thursday, >at 10 am. > Interment will be in the parish cemetery. >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Carolyn Wallace >___________________________________________ >nsroots mailing list >[email protected] >http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots

>Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 15:54:19 -0300 >From: Alex Gillis <[email protected]> >To: [email protected] >Subject: [nsroots] Roderick "Rory Cleirach' MacDougall > >I am currently researching the descendants of Roderick 'Rory Cleirach' >MacDougall married to Jessie Smith who settled in Merigomish, NS and >later moved to Maryvale. Through his first marriage he had three >children Archy, Mary and Ann. I am interested in increasing my knowledge >on the families of the girls. Both, I believe, married MacDougalls and >both made their homes in Cape Breton. I would be interested in talking >to descendants who have worked on or are currently working on these >lines. He next married Lillian Chisholm and had a family of eight? I >would be interested in corresponding with individuals who are working on >these lines, also. >Thanks >Alex >___________________________________________ >nsroots mailing list >[email protected] >http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots

~ From the Antigonish Message Board ~ >Board : Boards > Localities > North America > Canada > Nova Scotia > >Antigonish >Subject : Ronald/Margaret MacDonald >Author : Kristen Chafe >Date : 6 Aug 2004 1:49 AM GMT > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QOC.2ACE/129 I am looking for informaiton on a Ronald MacDonald from Maryvale, Antigonish, or his wife Margaret MacDonald (Her maiden name was also MacDonald) They had 10 children : Helen, Sadie, Margaret, Alfred, Rannie, Penny, Mary, John, Hugh and Vivian Jean (My grandmother) I'm unsure about the names of all 10 children, as I got them from my father who seemed to have some trouble recalling all of them. Ronald MacDonald died in the year 1919, in his early 40s. Vivian, the only living child left, now resided in Sydney, Cape Breton. Any information on Ronald, Margaret or any of their children would be greatly appreciated. You can e-mail it to me a [email protected] if you'd rather not reply to this thread.

>From: "Carolyn Wallace" <[email protected]> >To: "ns roots" <[email protected]> >Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2004 19:47:09 -0300 > > >Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, Thursday, June 11, 1942: > >McKenna-Boyd > Two popular Antigonish young people, Miss Christina Ann Boyd, and Neil >Meagher McKenna,widely-known in Maritime hockey circles, were married Monday >morning June 8 , at St.Ninian's Cathedral. The rector, the Rev. John R. >MacDonald, uncle of the bridegroom, performed the ceremony and celebrated >Nuptial Mass. Harold McKenna and Owen McKenna who served the Mass are >brothers of the groom. > The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, John Boyd, of >Antigonish and Sydney, was lovely in a gown of white brocaded satin with >sweetheart neck line, leg of mutton sleeves and long train shoulder-length >veil and tierra of lillies of the valley. Her Bouquet was of American Baeuty >roses. Miss Margaret Boyd who attended her sister, wore a floor-length >powder blue dress, brightened with silver sequence neck trimming. The >shoulder- length veil was of the same shade with the tierra of >forget-me-nots. Her shoes were silver. She carried a bouquet of Joanna Hill >roses. John McKenna acted as his brother's best man. > Following the ceremony, immediate relatives of the newly married couple >attended the wedding breakfast at Crystal Farm on St. George's Bay. > The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd was the >pre-nuptial guest of honor at a shower given by over 50 friends at the home >of Miss Mona Gorman, who assisted in opening the gifts, while Mrs. Jordan >read the verses. Mrs. McKenna ia a graduate of Mount St. Bernard Academy. > The bridegroom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.P. McKenna, and is >associated with his father in buisness. As first centre ice player on the >Morrison High School and Antigonish Bulldog championship hockey teams, he >won a front rank place in Maritime provinces amateur hockey circles. >(*Left some out of this-toasts etc.) >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <snip>

>From: "Carolyn Wallace" <[email protected]> >To: "ns roots" <[email protected]> >Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2004 21:03:19 -0300 >Subject: [nsroots] Obit:Mrs. Duncan GRANT;Lawrence MacDONALD; both of > Antigonish;Mount St. Bernard Closing-1942 > >Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S.,Thursday, June 11, 1942: > >Mrs. Duncan J. Grant >Antigonish > Ill for some time, the death occured at her home on Monday of Catherine, >wife of Duncan J. Grant.The late Mrs. Grant was 82 years of age, and was >born in Halifax, daughter of the late James Duggan and Rebecca O'Neil >Duggan. > About 54 years ago she married Duncan J. Grant, well known tailor, now >retired, and for the past 40 years has resided in Antigonish. > Surviving besides her husband, who is also very ill, are four sons, >Joseph M. of the firm of Grant and MacNaughton, Antigonish, Duncan of >Manitoba, Gerald and Richard of Boston; three daughters, Inez, now Rev. >Sister St. Anastasia of the Order of St. Martha; Marjorie,R.N. of Boston and >Mrs. Angus Chisholm, Antigonish, and several grandchildren and great >grandchildren; also three sisters, Mrs. G.A. Wooten, Mrs. James Donohoe and >Mrs. T.W. Walsh, all of Halifax. >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx > >Lawrence MacDonald >Antigonish > Lawrence MacDonald of Clydesdale, died at St. Martha's Hospital annex >after an illness of several weeks. He was the son of Mrs. John W. MacDonald >and the late Mr. MacDonald and was just 21 years of age. > Surviving besides his mother are two brothers, Alex, now on active >service overseas, and Dougald at home; four sisters, Sarah, at home; Mrs. >William MacDonald, Catherine and Mary, all in the States. > The funeral was held yesterday with mass of requiem at St. Ninian's >Cathedral. Interment was in St. Ninian's cemetery. >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Mount St. Bernard Academy Closing > Miss Gladys Duprey, Westville, won the award in the mathematical course >at Mount St. Bernard's Academy, Antigonish, the closing taking place last >night. Forty-one students graduated in the commercial department with Miss >Isabel MacDougall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh MacDougall, Sylvan Valley, >Antigonish County, winning the Governor-General's prize, a bronze medal, for >highest aggregate. >xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx >Carolyn Wallace >___________________________________________ >nsroots mailing list >[email protected] >http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots