Can anyone identify the last person listed with this family in 1881 census: Saly PETTIPAS? Note: Head of household is Angelique DESLAURIERS [dau. of Joseph DESLAURIERS & Marguerite BENOIT], widow of Edouard PETITPAS. 1881 census, Tracadie, Antigonish Co., Nova Scotia, Family History Library Film 1375812, NA Film no. C-13176, District 21, Subdistrict I, Page no. 44, Household no. 183; all listed as PETTIPAS, born in Nova Scotia, ethnic origin: French; Roman Catholic: - Jane PETTIPAS, widow, female, age 40 [implies b. 1841]; [Angelique DESLAURIERS] - William PETTIPAS, male, age 17 [implies b. 1864] - Polina PETTIPAS, female, age 15 [implies b. 1866]; [Appoline] - Margaret PETTIPAS, female, age 12 [implies b. 1869]; [Mary Margaret] - Hubert PETTIPAS, male, age 10 [implies b. 1871] - Mary E. PETTIPAS, female, age 7 [implies b. 1874]; [Mary Elizabeth] - Saly PETTIPAS, widow, female, age 68 [implies b. 1813] [Not identified yet] [Note: it appears to me that Angelique’s brother-in-law, Simon PETITPAS, resides next door in Household no. 184.] Thanks in advance for any info! Regards, Eileen

Halifax Herald June 24, 2004 MacGILLIVRAY, Ronald Grant "Fingers" - 54, Glen Aire Estates, Antigonish, died June 22, 2004, at home. Born in Antigonish, he was the son of the late Grant and Eileen (Bates) MacGillivray. He was employed in sales all his life winning two national awards for salesperson of the year. He was a motorcycle enthusiast as both a rider and a mechanic. He had a love for dogs and especially Great Pyrenese. Surviving are his son, David and daughter, Lindsey, Antigonish; sisters, Anne Marie (Grant) MacPherson, North Grant; Lynn MacGillivray, Bayfield; nephew, Jamie MacPherson. He was predeceased by sister, Yvonne in infancy. Visitation 7-9 p.m. Friday in MacIsaac Funeral Home, 61 Pleasant St., Antigonish. Liturgy of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish. Burial in the parish cemetery. Donations to St. Martha's Palliative Care. www.MacIsaacs.ca

~This post is being forwarded from the Antigonish Message Board ~ >Subject : McIVER / STEWART Connections >Author : Michele Doucette <[email protected]> >Date : 20 Jun 2004 2:26 PM GMT > ><http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QOC.2ACE/127>http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QOC.2ACE/127 I am endeavoring to do some research on my husband's family. I am looking for validation/verification of a marriage between a John McIver (born between 1801 and 1803 in the village of Erista, Uig parish, Isle of Lewis, Scotland) and a Christina Stewart (born about 1817 in the village of Erista, Uig parish, Isle of Lewis, Scotland) about 1840 in Baddeck. John was the son of John McIver (born about 1775) and Christina was the daughter of Kenneth Stewart (born about 1781) and Mary Smith. According to the research that I was able to uncover at the Hector Research Center in Pictou (July 1999), they were married about 1840 in Baddeck about 1840. How can I verify this information? The same research indicates that both died post 1881 Census, probably in Barney's River, Pictou County, Nova Scotia. I am hoping to uncover death information pertaining to each so as to verify their parents. I am especially interested in the parentage of John McIver as his father John (born about 1775) was previously THOUGHT to have been married to Christian Ann MacAskill, daughter of John MacAskill and Christian Ann Munro, about 1800. In having been in email contact with Joan Luthy, who originally helped Hazel Judith Arnold McIver (the lady whose research was donated to the Hector Research Center) ...... According to the 1817 Pictou census, John MacIver was living with his wife and three children: JOHN, Isabella and Elizabeth (Angus, Francis and Alexander hadn't been born yet.) According to Professor William MacGillivray (who knew the MacAskills well since Mary was married to his uncle and he was about to marry the youngest sister, Marion, himself) he was the house guest at least twice of their sister Christian Ann and her husband, Ewen McDiarmid, who were living near Uig, Lewis. The fly in the ointment, so to speak, is that Christian Ann Munro was living in Lewis in 1818 with her husband Ewen MacDiarmid. However, records from the Dorchester Presbyterian Church in Antigonish state: 1822, APRIL 28 - Alex, son of John MacIver and Christian, his wife. One thing is certain, when little Alexander was christened in 1822, the records of the Dorchester Presbyterian Church show his mother's name was Christian. Ewan MacDiarmid could have died and Kristy could have emigrated to be with her family, and remarried, but I have no record of any such move. When John MacIver died two years later, their was no mention of either his wife or Alex in the will, which makes me think that they both had died as a result of the latter's birth. Might any of you have any suggestions as to how this mystery may best be solved? Regards, Michele

Halifax Herald June 23, 2004 GERRIOR, Wilson Peter - 66, High Crest Sherbrooke Home for Special Care, and formerly of Charlos Cove, Guysborough Co., died Monday, June 21, 2004, in the home. Born in Cape Jack, he was a son of the late James and Stella (DeCoste) Gerrior. In earlier years he was employed with Groming Knives in Pictou and later as a night watchman at the Boylston Park. Wilson enjoyed playing cards and bingo. He is survived by brothers, Ambrose, Prince Edward Island; Roy, Sackville; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Irving, Russell. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Charlos Cove, where funeral mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m., Father Will MacPherson officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the High Crest Sherbrooke Home for Special Care or Guysborough Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements are under the dignified and compassionate care of G.W. Giffin Funeral Homes Ltd., Country Harbour. On-line condolences may be made to: www.gwgiffin.com

>Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 18:08:38 -0600 >To: [email protected] >From: Gloria White <[email protected]> >Source: [email protected] >Subject: June 22, 2004 Vancouver BC > > >Obituaries (06/22/04) >The Vancouver Sun notes the following deaths in today's paper ANJOS >AZOUDIS CARRIER >CHONG DELANEY DUNLOP FINLAYSON FIORITO GOY HILLS HORTON KERNIGHAN LESTER >LONG LUTJE >MARSH MARTIN MAZURCHYK McNEIL MEYER OLIVANT PLASTINO SAVAGE SCOTT SMITH >STEFANEK STEWART >SUTHERLAND TOSO TOUGH ULINDER WATSON WESTGARD WONNICK > >The Province notes the following deaths in today's paper ANJOS CARRIER >CHONG DUNLOP >FINLAYSON FIORITO FOLKA GILLIS HORTON LESTER MEYER PLASTINO SCOTT STEFANEK >STONE >SUTHERLAND ULINDER WATSON > > <snip> > >LESTER _ Carmen W. (nee Simpson). With much sadness we announce the >passing of Carmen on >June 18, 2004 at Royal City Manor, New Westminster after a long and >courageous battle >with cancer. A loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she faced >the four-year >struggle with incredible spirit, dignity and humour. Predeceased on May 7, >2004 by Tom, >her loving husband of 50 years, her parents Ralph and Edith (Buckley) >Simpson and >brother Bill (Marg) Simpson and sister-in-law Kay (Ralph). She is survived >by her son >Jim (Sylvia) Lester and her daughter Rebecca (John) Latimer and her four >precious >granddaughters, Sofia and Daniela Lester and Megan and Amy Rebecca >Latimer. She is also >survived by Mother-in-law Grace Lester, sisters Dolan (Jack) Marsh, >Shirley Whitehouse >and brothers Harold (Vicki) and Ralph Simpson. Born, raised and schooled >in Antigonish, >NS she went on to study at the Nova Scotia School of Art in Halifax. >Married in 1953 in >the Log Church in Whitehorse to Thomas Robert Lester. She will be >remembered as a mom to >everyone who was always available to offer support and compassion to >family and friends. >Her passion in life was painting in watercolours and she was a long time >member of the >Delta Artists Guild as well as the Alumni Association of the Nova Scotia >College of Art >and Design. God Bless and thank family and friends for all the sympathy, >assistance and >support to Carmen and her immediate family. Special thanks to the staff at >the Royal >City Manor and the nurses from Nurse Next Door who took such special care >of Carmen in >her final days. A celebration of Carmen and Toms life will be held at the >Tsawassen >United Church, 693 53 Street, Delta, BC, on Friday 25 June 2004 at 2:00 >PM. In lieu of >flowers donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. May Angels >surround you.

Halifax Herald June 21, 2004 PROSPER, Eugene - 69, Paq'tnkek First Nation, Antigonish Co., died suddenly June 18, 2004, in Daggerwoods, Antigonish Co., as the result of an automobile accident. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Jasper and Mary Agnes (Marshall) Prosper. Eugene was a self-employed medical courier. In his early years he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to entertain with his fiddle and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Mary Bridget (Julian); brothers, John R. and Dan Joe, Paq'tnkek First Nation; five stepgrandchildren. He was predeceased by sisters, Lena Ellen, Mary Bernadette, and Rita. The remains are resting at the home of his brother, John R. Prosper, Paq'tnkek First Nation. Funeral will be held in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial in St. Ann's Cemetery, Summerside, Antigonish Co. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

Halifax Herald June 21, 2004 MUNROE, Rita Irene - 73, Havre Boucher, Antigonish Co., died June 19, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Havre Boucher, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Evangeline (Melanson) Keay. Rita was a school teacher, having taught in various schools in Antigonish and Guysborough counties. She was a member of St. Paul's Parish, Havre Boucher. She was an avid gardener and took great pleasure in reading. She is survived by a daughter, Cheryl (Brian) Rutherford, Holland, Mich.; sons, Clem and Dale (Kathy), Havre Boucher; special granddaughter, Joanne, Wallaceburg, Ont.; sister, Hilda (Bill) MacGillivray, Antigonish; grandchildren, Joseph, Melissa, Frank, James, Ciara, Maria and Christine; great-granddaughters, Victoria and Elizabeth. She was predeceased by her husband, Randolph; daughter, Donna Marie; brothers, Hilus, Reuben, Ferdinand, and Clement. Visitation will be in St. Paul's Centre, Havre Boucher today from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Paul's Church, Havre Boucher with Rev. Alex MacLellan officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to your local chapter of the SPCA or a charity of choice. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

>Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 16:16:16 -0300 >From: "John MacLeod" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> >Subject: [nsroots] Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia > >Place-Names and Places of Nova Scotia > > >The Public Archives of Nova Scotia is pleased to announce a new online >digitized print resource. With funding assistance from Industry Canada, >the Archives has produced a fully digitized version of 'Place-Names and >Places of Nova Scotia'. This is the first time that the book has been >published online in its entirety. The resource is available on the PANS >[email protected] Site Web Site, http://www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/cap/places. > >Published first in 1967, 'Place-Names' is still the best source >available for basic, reliable and easily accessed information about Nova >Scotia's cities, towns and villages. Over 2400 communities appear in >'Place-Names', in alphabetical order and accompanied by a brief, concise >entry describing community highlights such as first settlement, first >churches, first schools, primary industries, significant events and >notable citizens. > >'Place-Names' is an invaluable resource for a wide range of heritage >interests--from genealogical research to environmental studies to >landmark dates for community development. The online version is fully >searchable by community name or by county, and is accompanied by a >selection of period postcards taken from the Archives' photographic >holdings. > >For further information: > >Lois K. Yorke >Manager, Public Services >Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management >Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA >Phone: (902) 424-6068 >E-Mail: [email protected] >___________________________________________ >nsroots mailing list >[email protected] >http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots

In a message dated 6/10/2004 7:00:51 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [email protected] writes: ROSS, Father Alex - 93, Dominion, died April 6, 2004. Burial was at the St. Barra Church cemetery, Christmas Island. Ordained to the priesthood June 27, 1937. One of the longest serving priests of the Diocese of Antigonish. Hi Linda could you send me the whole obit. Thanks Ella, Mulberry, Fl

>Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 13:03:34 -0300 >From: "John MacLeod" <[email protected]> >To: <[email protected]> > >11 June 2004 > >Nova Scotia Makes More Genealogical Vital Statistics Available > >More birth, marriage and death record information will now be >available to researchers, under an agreement between Nova Scotia Archives and >Records Management and Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations. > >"Birth records will become available 100 years after the birth >occurred, marriage records 75 years after the event and death records >50 years after the death," said Liz Crowley Meagher, deputy registrar >general, Vital Statistics, SNSMR. > >Effective immediately, Service Nova Scotia will transfer vital >statistics records to NSARM on a regular basis. The Archives will >microfilm or scan the original documents to preserve their integrity >and make the film or electronic copies available to researchers. > >"In future years, we should be able to make the information available >in a timely fashion but the tremendous volume of records received from >Service Nova Scotia in this first transfer means that it will be some >time before everything is freely available," said Lois Yorke, manager >of Public Services, NSARM. > >In the interim, Archives staff will make copies of original documents >available on request, and there will be a $20 charge for this service. > >"We know the community appreciates the value of the information that >is now in our hands and we ask for their understanding as we undertake >our preservation and microfilming process," said Ms. Yorke. > >More information is available on the NSARM website >(www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/vitalstats/). > >Media Contact: >Lois K. Yorke, Manager, Public Services; Nova Scotia Archives & >Records >Management >Phone: (902) 424-6068 >___________________________________________ >nsroots mailing list >[email protected] >http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots

Hi Folks! Here are the obits from the Casket, May 5, 2004. As always, complete obits sent upon request! ;-) Best, Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ KUNETSKI, Metro - 86, died April 21, 2004. born in Canora, Saskatchewan, he was a minister of Jehovah's Witnesses for the past 64 years in Canada and the US and the past 25 years in Antigonish, He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. [photo] BONVIE, Kathleen Augusta - 89, formerly of West Arm Tracadie, died April 23, 2004. Born in Bayfield, she was a daughter of the late James and Gertrude (GERRIOR) MacMILLAN. [photo] MacDONALD, Roderick J. - 80, Heatherton, died April 24, 2004. Born in Centerville East, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Dan R. and Margaret (MacLELLAN) MacDonald. [photo] TOOGOOD, Elizabeth "Bea" - 89, Pinevale, died April 29, 2004. Born in Scotland, she was a daughter of the late Hugh and Annie (REEKIE) WRIGHT. [photo] BREEN, Arthur Richard - 57, formerly of Cape Jack, Antigonish County, died April 29, 2004 in Abbottsford, BC. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Boniface and Irene (BENOIT) Breen. GROVE, Marjorie Susan - 91, Beaver Bank, died April 28, 2004, in Dykeland Lodge, Windsor. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Stella (BLAKENEY) RAYNER. DALEY, Amanda Irene - 86, Canso, formerly of Fox Island, died April 28, 2004. Born in Cole Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Isaac and Josephine (O'NEIL) MUNROE. MacLEOD, Margaret C. - 92, Riverton, formerly of Haven Brook Manor and Woodfield, died April 27, 2004. born in French River, she was a daughter of the late James and Jane (AUSTIN) BROWNING. WHITTLE, Lena Marie - 78, Halifax, died April 24, 2004. Born in Harbour Breton, Newfoundland, she was a daughter of the late Thomas and Clara (MacDONALD) FARRELL. RYAN, Margaret Caroline - 71, Purl Brook, died April 27, 2004. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late William and Helen (ROOTH) HEWER. ROSS, Father Alex - 93, Dominion, died April 6, 2004. Burial was at the St. Barra Church cemetery, Christmas Island. Ordained to the priesthood June 27, 1937. One of the longest serving priests of the Diocese of Antigonish. JACK, Iza Marie (BAKER) - 90, Sheet Harbour, died April 23, 2004. Born in Necum Teuch, she was a daughter of the late Ansel and Ellen (KAIZER) SMITH. PIERRO, Pierro Isadore - 91, Wagmatcook, died April 24, 2004 in Baddeck. Born in Wagmatcook, he was a son of the late Isadore and Mary (JOHNSON) Pierro. COOPER, Darlene Lynn - 50, Burlington, ONT - Funeral services were held April 28 in St. Paul's United Church, Dundas, ONT. Born in Toronto, she was a daughter of the late Clifford and Ellen Mary (MURPHY) SMITH. IN MEMORIAMs Bruce PETTIPAS [photo] who passed away Mary 4, 2003 Gerard MacEACHERN [photo] who was taken from us May 5, 2003 William J. MacADAM [photo] who passed away May 10, 2003 Darlene COOPER Duncan MacLEAN (our dear father) who passed away May 4, 1946 ~ ~ ~ with ~ ~ ~ (our dear brothers) Jimmie MacLEAN who passed away May 18, 1973 with Dougal MacLEAN who passed away June 22, 1964 Al MELANSON [photo] who passed away May 10, 2003

Halifax Herald June 7, 2004 MacPHERSON, Mary Margaret "Peggy" - 78, Inverness, formerly of Blackstone, died Sunday, June 6, 2004, Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. Born in Keppock, she was a daughter of the late Andrew D. and Annie Belle (MacDonnell) MacLellan. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, West Lake Ainslie. Surviving are daughters, Florence MacPherson, Isabell Minucci, Sarah MacPherson and Marie MacPherson; son, Paul Angus MacPherson; sisters, Kay Marie Mullin and Mary MacPherson; brother, John Hugh MacLellan; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Angus; daughter, Lexina; sons, Donald Andrew and Donnie Gerrard; sister, Florence; brothers, John Dan, Sam, Angus and Donald; grandson, Danny MacPherson. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. today and 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in Inverness Funeral Home. Funeral mass 11 a.m. Wednesday in Immaculate Conception Church, West Lake Ainslie, Rev. Bernie MacDonald officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital. On-line condolences to: [email protected]

Halifax Herald June 7, 2004 MACDONALD, Kathleen "Kay" - Halifax, formerly of 5561 Heatherwood Crt., beloved sister, aunt and friend, died peacefully on June 6, 2004. Born in Antigonish, she was a daughter of the late Judge Allan and Christine (MacKinnon) Macdonald. She was educated at Mount Saint Bernard, Antigonish, and the Convent of the Sacred Heart Halifax. She studied at the Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, and graduated in 1937 with a degree in Fine Arts. She completed further studies at the New York Institute of Photography, NYC. For many years she worked for the Nova Scotia Department of Tourism and was honoured by the Innkeepers Guild for her years of service, upon her retirement in 1983. She was a long-time member of the Mount Saint Bernard Alumnae Association, and was proud of her family's long and close association with St. Francis Xavier University and its founder, Bishop Colin F. MacKinnon. She served on the Board of the Home of the Guardian Angel. Until recently, she spent holidays at her summer home at Mahoney's Beach, on St. George's Bay, Antigonish. Kay had a keen and lively interest in people and a thoughtful and gracious manner. She will always be lovingly remembered for her great personal style, strong character and passionate loyalty to her family, which were her hallmarks. She is survived by her brother, Alan (Annemarie); brother-in-law, Daniel W. Almon; many nephews and nieces including Alan, Daniel, Michael, David, Christene and Kenneth Almon and families; Frank and Catherine Macdonald; Marie-Paule, Alan, and Ronald Foley Macdonald; and Ronald, Ian and Alan Harding. She was predeceased by her brother, J. Douglas Macdonald (Quebec); sisters, Rosalind Harding and Marjorie Almon; nephew, Douglas Macdonald; and niece, Bernadette Macdonald (Quebec). Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor St., Halifax. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, June 9, at 10 a.m. in Saint Agnes Church, corner of Mumford and Chebucto Roads, Rev. Lloyd O'Neill officiating. Interment in St. Ninian's Cemetery, Antigonish. Kay's family wishes to thank those who tended to her care with compassion and dignity at home, and during her recent brief stay at Parkstone Enhanced Care. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to assist in finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease or a charity of choice.

At 10:12 AM 6/5/2004, Marleen Hubley wrote: >A Tribute to the Memory of His Lordship, the Late Lamented Bishop Cameron >The Casket, April 14, 1910 Marleen, Thanks for sharing this! My grandmother descended from this line. Her grandfather Dougald was brother to Bishop John Cameron. Best, Linda

Hi All, Here are the obits from The Casket, April 28, 2004. As always, complete obits sent upon request. Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TRENHOLM, Basil Matthew - 90, formerly of Tracadie, Antigonish County, died April 22, 2004. Born in Port Elgin, NB, he was a son of the late Charles and Amanda (ALLAN) Trenholm. [photo] GILLIS, Cecilia - 80, Antigonish, died April 9, 2004. born in Pleasant Valley, she was a daughter of the late John and Minnie (MacEACHERN) MacISAAC. [photo] WILSON, Verda Lillian - 100, formerly of Cross Roads Country Harbour, Guysborough County, died April 23, 2004. Born in Middle Country Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Herbert Henry and Bessie Anne (HUDSON) FENTON. DAVID, Mary Monica - 82, Port Felix, Guysborough County, died April 21, 2004. Born in Port Felix, she was a daughter of the late Dennis Vincent and Clara Agnes (PELRINE) CASHIN. LINDANGER, Harald K. - 66, Ecum Secum, died April 12, 2004. Born in Liarvag, Norway, he was the son of the late Holger and Klara (KALLESTEN) Lindanger. CROSBY, Elizabeth M. - 74, Merigomish, died April 20, 2004. Born in French River, she was a daughter of the late John and Ella (FOOTE) FRASER. BROPHY, Barbara Elizabeth - 80, Lourdes, died April 22, 2004, died April 22, 2004. Born in Sydney, she was a daughter of the late Harry J. and Katherine (MERCHANT) BAUER. TALBOT, Ida Mae - 72, Sydney, died April 17, 2004. Born in Guysborough, she was a daughter of the late George JEWEL and Eliza MINTUS. SNOW, Curtis Linwood - 88, Halifax, formerly of Ecum Secum, died April 22, 2004. Born in Ecum Secum, he was a son of the late Garnet and Jessie (VEINOTTE) Snow. CASEY, Charles Patrick - 72, Canso, died April 17 2004. born in Whitehead, he was a son of the late Ernest and Mary Alice (BOND) Casey. BYARD, Jeremiah V. - 75, Sunnyville, Guysborough County, died April 18, 2004. Born in Guysborough, he was a son of the late Walter and Sarah (TYNES) Byard. MORLEY, William C. - 89, East Bay, Cape Breton, died April 17, 2004. Born in Easy Bay, he was a son of the late Joseph and Agnes (CURRY) Morley. WALSH, Mary Avis - 87, Goldboro, Guysborough County, died April 23, 2004. Born in Drum Head, Guys. Co., she was a daughter of the late Emery and Minnie (CROOKS) STROPLE. GEORGE, Francis Levi - 84, Phillips Harbour, died April 22, 2004. Born in Phillips Harbour, he was a son of the late William and Lillian (DeRABBI) George. IN MEMORIAM Stella BROUSSARD who passed away April 27, 1987

My husband's genealogy features a John McIver (born about 1775 in the village of Erista, Uig Parish, Isle of Lewis, Scotland). It was originally proported that he was married to Christian Ann MacAskill (daughter of John MacAskill and Christian Ann Munro) about 1800 in the village of Erista. According to the Genealogy of Angus Stewart McIver III (located at the Hector Research Centre in Pictou, Nova Scotia), it is stated that John died on April 6, 1824 in Upper South River, Antigonish County. It is also written that he is likely buried in Dorchester. Is there a cemetery by this name near Upper South River? I have a date of death for Christian Ann MacAskill as being before April 3, 1824 in Upper South River, Antigonish County. It is also written that she is likely buried in Dorchester. If anyone on this list is able to tie into this particular family, might they be able to validate/verify a marriage between John McIver and Christian Ann MacAskill? Ms. Michele Doucette Newfoundland, Canada

Surnames: NICHOLS, REID I am looking for validation/verification of a marriage between a James Nichols (born about 1788 in Glasgow, Scotland) and a Harriet Ann Reid about 1856. I believe they may have been married in Antigonish. I am not able to take the line of James Nichols back to Scotland. Might someone on this list have a relationship with this particular individual? Harriet was born about 1819 in Antigonish County. I do not have a birthplace, but believe that she was the daughter of Jonathon Reid and Olivia Martin. Might anyone be able to tie into this particular line? Michele Doucette Newfoundland, Canada

~ From the Antigonish Guestbook ~ Respond to the person below and/or to this list Name: JoAnne MacDonald <[email protected]> Date: 2004-06-02 Surname(s) Researching in Antigonish MacDonald Comments: I am seeking information on Angus Ban MacDonald pioneer. He could first have arrived in PEI in the company of Lauchlan MacDonald and family ( about 1790 ). They later moved to Antigonish. Lauchlan settled in Lower South River I'm not certain of the relationship between Lauchlan and Angus Ban. Lauchlan may have been father or brother. Lauchlan was the father of Christina ( married to John Cameron ). Their son Bishop John Cameron may have been the cousin of Angus son of Angus Ban. By 1853 Angus ban and son Angus were living at Giant's Lake , Guysborough. I believe Angus Ban had other children. Angus ban would be my great great great grandfather.

Listers, I recently attended a lecture that was an overview of what is known as the "Lismore Affair" by retired professor Rev. R B MacDonald. He has given a number of lectures on this subject and it is hoped by many that he will write this up in a book at some point before long. The controversy was over the site for a church and lasted for more than 15 years and was not resolved until after the death of Bishop Cameron. I am particularly interested in this controversy because my Bailey's Brook MacDonald's were involved (as his informants) on the side of Bishop Cameron. A hundred years later this long-lasting controversy still leaves many bitter memories amongst the families of those involved. I recently read this long tribute to Bishop Cameron and decided to share it with those who may have an interest. Enjoy, Marleen A Tribute to the Memory of His Lordship, the Late Lamented Bishop Cameron The Casket, April 14, 1910 The demise of His Lordship, Bishop Cameron, has caused, throughout the Diocese of Antigonish a feeling, deep and depressing, of great loss and bereavement. The void that he has left cannot be well filled, for taking him all in all there may be many a day before we shall look upon his like again; and as the years go by he will loom large in the history of the Church in the Province of Nova Scotia. The present generation have known him only in the evening of his life, when in the course of nature the infirmities of old age were upon him; but look at him twenty years ago, the time when he crossed swords in the arena of polemics, with a foeman worthy of his steel, the late distinguished scholar, Dr. Burns, and there you have the Bishop Cameron of other days - strong and fearless, eloquent and intellectual, full of wisdom and the soul of honour. Why were men of superior mould, the soldier and the statesman as well as the churchman, always so profoundly impressed by Bishop Cameron's personality, culture, and attainments? Why was it that, even early in life, he was regarded, wherever he was known, with respect and admiration? A reason of a psychological character is the only adequate one; he was a "kindred nature" with the noblest and the best, so much so that we may fittingly apply to him the language of our master poet: "H's life was gentle, and the elements So mix'd in him that Nature might stand up, And say to all the world, This was a man!" One phase of his character was not perhaps widely understood though it hardly ever escaped the eye of keen observers. The best illustration of it that we know, we heard some years ago from the lips of the late Canon Donlevy of Edinburgh. While Bishop Cameron was visiting him - they were fast friends - they one day strolled to the Castle, where the Black Watch happened to be stationed at the time. The Bishop expressed a wish to see the Colonel, and so was conducted to his presence, while the Canon remained outside waiting. But he waited and waited, and his Lordship did not show up. At length he entered the Armory, and found him, in the midst of a knot of officers, absorbed in conversation. Having related the anecdote, the Canon naively remarked that "Bishop Cameron would have made a great soldier." And so he would have, for he was a hero-worshiper and was brimful of martial spirit. Approach him as a friend, and you invariably found in him kindness and loyalty; approach him in the spirit of reasonable conciliation and you met with gentleness and consideration, no matter what had happened to mar your friendship; but assail him as a foeman, with tongue or pen, and, no matter what your dignity may be, you at once encountered , though held in dignified reserve as became his office, the spirit that swept King William's regulars, in wild dismay, through the pass of Killiecrankie. But his innate courage only rounded off his manhood, for it was tempered with prudence and guided by charity and reason. His character, however, was of the Scottish type; and when he espoused a cause, he did so with firmness and calm determination. At times, it is true, he may have seemed to possess, in high degree, the "narrow intensity" that Hume Brown declares to be a trait of the Scottish character, but in Bishop Cameron that trait was more apparent than real; his ideals were lofty, his disposition frank and open, and his motives always in keeping with the Episcopal office and dignity. His sympathies, too, were broad, his intellect vigorous, and penetrating, accordingly, his outlook upon life was wide and comprehensive. Above all, he had an unfailing trust and confidence in the providence of God; and his deep-rooted faith not only was for himself a mainstay and a solace when the onersome duties of his office weighed heavily upon him, but it was also to others who beheld in it powers of strength and inspiration. And these observations, we may add, are confirmed by the bereavements that have poured in since his death from the episcopate of Canada. The Bishop of Sherbrooke, Quebec, "laments the death of the great and saintly Bishop Cameron." The Bishop of Rimouski says that "Mgr. Cameron died full of years, of spirit and of merit." The Bishop of Joliette declares that "by the death of its dean the Canadian episcopate loses one of its most distinguished members." The Archbishop of Montreal expressed his "deepest sympathy," and states that "we are losing a great Bishop and a faithful friend." Archbishop Langevin expresses his "heartfelt sympathy for the loss of a great Bishop who was always anxious for the integrity of truth." "I am deeply pained, "says the Apostolic Delegate, "to hear of the death of the venerable and worthy Bishop Cameron and I sympathize most heartily with the clergy and people of Antigonish in the great loss which they as well as the whole Church of Canada have sustained." Bishop Cameron came of a sturdy race. His father, who was also named John, was one of the most note-worthy men from the Scottish Highlands that ever settled in the "forest primeval" of this country. He emigrated from Achintore, near Fort William, in 1801, and some time after settled at Middle South River, where he soon greatly prospered. Here our late Bishop was born on April 14, 1827; that, at any rate, was the date given in the certificate of Baptism, which he presented when he entered the College of the Propaganda. His school days began at the age of seven years, and his first teacher was also named John Cameron; his second was the late Donald McGillivray, of Glen Road. In 1838 the Grammar School of St. Andrews was opened by Dr. McKinnon, afterward a Bishop, who had taken charge of the parish the year previous, and John Cameron was one of its first pupils. Six years afterwards, on the 11th of September, 1844, he left home for the Urban College. The mode of travel employed in those days shows how much the world has moved ahead since. He took passage to Newfoundland in Captain Graham's vessel, and thence he crossed the stormy Atlantic in a vessel laden with fish, of which one Captain Chambers was master, and landed in Leghorn, Italy. The fourteenth of November found him at the Propaganda, where he was cordially received by the Rector of the College, Father Khyllo, S. J., who had been a Polish nobleman who had lost his all in the struggle maintained by his country against Russia. The impression John Cameron made at the Propaganda stamped him as a very unusual student. Even at this very early period of his life he deeply impressed great men. We find a striking instance of this during the stirring times that followed the revolution of 1848 and the flight of Pius IX., when the Roman rabble, with amazing valour, defended the "city of the Caesars" against the fiery chivalry of France. The Jesuits fled for their lives, and to save the Urban College from assault and massacre a British subject, Dr. Cullen, was placed in charge of it; the stars and stripes, too, waved over its portals, which perhaps saved the situation, for the American warships lying in the Bay of Naples at the time inspired some fear. For seventy-two days the students did not dare show themselves in the streets; and it was during this tedious period that Dr. Cullen honoured young Cameron with his friendship - a friendship that grew with years. The great Irish scholar and churchman influenced his student friend most profoundly and left an indelible impression upon his memory. "I owe more to Cardinal Cullen," Bishop Cameron used to say in later life, "than I do to any other man, living or dead." But there is still more striking evidence that John Cameron was regarded by his superiors as the most worthy student at the Urban College in his day. In the summer of 1859 he was appointed prefect of the first ramerata, that is, the first of the nine prefects in the College. At about the same time it was found advisable that the Rector, Mgr. Tancioni, should take a rest on account of failing health, and the vice-rector was very much needed in the secretariate by Mgr. Barnabo. But what was to be done with the students during the villeaiatura, or vacation, at the summer residence of the College amid the Alan Hills. The difficulty was solved thus: John Cameron was ordained on July 26, and ordered to take complete charge of the students for over three months. Thus he performed the duties of rector and vice-rector during that period - a mark of confidence and distinction that is perhaps unique in the annals of the College of Propaganda. After a sojourn of ten years in the Eternal City, years that to his dying day he looked back upon with delight, Dr. Cameron set out for his native country. On his journey homewards he narrowly escaped death on two occasions; and the incidents are important, for they had much to do with his strong and abiding faith in Providence. The boat on which he had secured his return passage from Genoa to Marseilles was wrecked and nearly all hands were lost. He had decided at the last moment to await the next boat, on which a brother propagandist was to sail. At Dublin, again, he fell in with a Roman classmate, a brother of the Rev. Dr. McGlynn, of New York, who earnestly pressed him to bide for a fortnight, when they should take passage together. He had almost made up his mind to wait for his friend, but upon further consideration he decided to set out alone; and if he had not done so, he would have been swallowed up in the angry waves of the Atlantic Ocean. He reached home in September, 1854, and was warmly welcomed, as was natural, by an apostolic man, Rt. Rev. C. F. MacKinnon, who for years had been striving furnish means of education for his people and who with that end in view opened the Grammar School at St. Andrews in 1838 and the Seminary at Arichat in 1852. A few weeks after his arrival, Dr. Cameron took charge of the latter school, and at once became its guiding spirit. In 1856, the school was transferred to Antigonish, and established there as the College of St. Francis Xavier with Dr. Cameron as its rector and chief professor. Until his removal to Arichat, in 1866, he taught for two hours each day various branches of philosophy and theology as the need arose. His extraordinary capacity for work may be gained from the fact that at the same time he attended the parish of St. Ninians which until 1867? included the West River and also Morristown until a much later date. His scholarship and ability were soon acknowledged and his prudence and tact as well, for his name was one of three sent to Rome in 1860 - just half a century ago - with the view to have a successor appointed to Bishop Bernard MacDonald, of Prince Edward Island. Writing, about that time, to the Cardinal Prefect of the Propaganda, Bishop MacKinnon says: "I have much pleasure to inform Your Eminence that Mgr. Connolly and myself are in accord concerning the candidates, the names of whom have been sent to the Holy See. One of them is already known at the Propaganda, namely Rev. Dr. Cameron. He is a very clever man. At present he is engaged in my seminary and as pastor of the parish of Antigonish. I will not say other than this of him: Dr. Cameron is on the mission what he is in the College grace, pious, learned, zealous, and extremely prudent. Dr. Cameron, however, was destined for his native diocese. As the years went by the saintly Bishop MacKinnon began to feel the effects of his long and unremitting toil in the vineyard of the Master - a toil so fruitful that, in 1879, his successor described him to the Propaganda "as one of the most successful Bishops in all America." Accordingly, the need of help to perform his Episcopal duties was becoming more and more apparent; and, so, when he finally decided to have a successor appointed, his choice fell, almost as a matter of course, upon Dr. Cameron. The latter was then summoned to Rome, and was consecrated, on May 22, 1870, in the chapel of the Urban College, by his old friend, Cardinal Cullen, and assumed the title of Bishop of Titopolis and coadjutor to the Bishop of Arichat. Bishop MacKinnon was in Rome at the time, attending the Vatican Council, which was holding its sessions that year; but after some weeks he set out for home owing to ill health, leaving the newly consecrated Bishop behind to represent him. The Council, however, soon closed on account of the Franco-Prussian war; but before Bishop Cameron left the Eternal City he witnessed its capture by the hordes of Victor Emanuel. After his return home he continued to reside at Arichat. A few years yet Bishop MacKinnon held sway though his old-time energy had very much relaxed and the burden of the years had begun to weigh heavily upon him, enfeebling his once vigorous and native mind. Finally, however, in 1877, he handed over the pastor's staff to his worthy successor to hold, in his charitable grasp, until his heroic soul broke its earthly bonds and passed to its eternal home. The progress of the diocese since 1877 may be viewed, broadly speaking, from two standpoints - the educational and the religious. At that date the Catholic population of the Diocese was 65,000, the priests numbered 49, and the churches having resident pastors 44. The Diocese had already passed through its period of formation under the guidance of that prince of pastors, Bishop MacKinnon; and after him the developments took place mainly in our industrial centers. These developments Bishop Cameron prudently and amply provided for, so that the Diocese now, in spite of the exodus from our rural districts, shows a gradual and steady growth, the Catholic population at present being about 80,000, the "diocesan priests" 83, and the churches with resident pastors 64. The conditions that prevailed at the start, especially the heavy debt upon the Cathedral, and the manner in which Bishop Cameron improved them, show him to have been a skillful financier and a wise administrator, so much so that he justly merits, even from the standpoint of parochial development, the tribute paid by the Halifax Herald (Protestant): "His life story is one long list of successes in educational and ecclesiastical work; and to his unbounded courage, his foresight, his unwavering resolution is due the commanding position to which his church in the eastern diocese has attained." Above all, however, posterity will remember Bishop Cameron's efforts to promote education. He realized, as did his predecessor, the backward condition of his people in this respect. Causes of an historic character had made them all Irish, French, and Scotch - poor and illiterate. Not half a century ago they had few if any fit to represent in the halls of legislation. The posture of affairs is far different today, and the change, in large measure, is due to Bishop Cameron. He not only used his personal income to promote popular education and introduce culture among the masses, but higher education especially has flourished under his fostering guidance. In 1877, there were only two convent schools in the Diocese, but at the present time the Sisters of Charity are conducting nine and the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame nine also; and as for the College of St. Francis Xavier, "he was one of the first teachers [to quote the Herald again], when that institution was established in a very humble way upwards of half a century ago, and "he lived long enough to see it expand and develop, under his judicious guidance, into one of the best universities in Canada." The Herald says further [and we are quoting its editorial utterance], "The Catholic Church in Canada is robbed of its ablest and most distinguished prelate, and the country at large loses one of its most high-minded and patriotic citizens." We are well aware, of course, that Bishop Cameron's attitude towards public questions gave rise to controversy and some bitterness; but we do not believe that anyone can honestly, or at least truthfully, affirm that his attitude was not founded upon honorable and disinterested motives and his resolves executed with the best and noblest intentions. His broad outlook upon the world, his knowledge of human nature, and of public affairs enable him to realize fully how much the Catholic body is raised in the estimation of their fellow citizens by the political career of such great and public-hearted statements as was Sir John Thompson. To quote our Halifax contemporary: "Bishop Cameron was more than a great churchman, he was an outstanding Canadian. He took the deepest interest in public affairs, and no man was better qualified than he to form a correct judgment on the great public questions of his time. In his early days his sympathies were on the side of the Liberals, and he was known to be an opponent of Confederation, but later he became a supporter of Sir John Thompson and Sir Charles Tupper, and a supporter of the policies for which they stood. It was Bishop Cameron's interest in, and friendship for, the late Sir John Thompson that opened the way for noble stand which that lamented statesman made in Canadian affairs, and however bitter were the criticisms and however hostile was the opposition which Bishop Cameron's attitude provoked there are few who will now dispute the soundness of his judgment in the matter. Bishop Cameron supported Sir Charles Tupper, because he believed that this "grand old master" deserved religious prejudice for the principle and stood by the constitution to obtain justice for the minority in the land. We pronounce no judgment on the case, but we feel at the end of our time, that history will not corrupt his record of it with a condemnation of our deceased Bishop; and we feel further that generations yet unborn will read with admiration how Bishop Cameron brought Sir John Thompson from comparative obscurity to serve his country in our highest halls of legislation and to leave a name that posterity will revere for ages. It is mainly for this part that Bishop Cameron played that a Protestant gentleman has paid him already this striking tribute: "Loved by his friends, respected by those who differed from him in belief, acknowledged by all to be a singularly able, unselfish and patriotic citizen, the passing away of the venerable Bishop leaves a void, not alone in his own denomination, but also in the public and intellectual life of the whole Dominion." Whatever may be said of this phase of his career, no one whose opinion is worthy of consideration will deny that Bishop Cameron was a great churchman. As we said in our last issue, no Bishop in Canada enjoyed more fully than he the respect and confidence of the Holy See. Of that we have ample evidence during the long and glorious reign of his episcopacy. On two occasions he was sent beyond the limits of his native province to adjust quarrels that arose in Church administration. The first charge of this nature was imposed upon him the next year after his consecration when he was entrusted, by the Holy See, with an important mission to Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, and the second, in 1885, when he was sent sina mara, to the province of Quebec, as Delegate Apostolic, to settle a long standing dispute concerning a division of the diocese of Three Rivers. On each occasion complete success crowned his mediation, and on the second he received the repeated thanks and congratulations of Leo XIII. In fact, Bishop Cameron has always been known on all sides, as a man of superior mould; and indeed he was one of nature's masterpieces. Physically, he was erect, sprightly, well-proportioned and dignified - altogether distinguished personage whose bearing and general appearance would attract attention and admiration among thousands; and mentally he was a man of rare acumen, a powerful controversialist, a great theologian, a profound philosopher; and hand in hand with scholarship went a sterling character, a strong personality, lofty ideals, a frank and generous disposition, coupled with piety, humility and charity, worthy of his exalted position - qualities of heart and mind which, taken together, made him a figure, in many respects, unique in this country. May God be merciful to our great and noble Bishop!

Hi All, Here are the obits from The Casket, April 21, 2004. As always, complete obits sent upon request. Best, Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DAVIS, Muriel - 91, Afton, died April 9, 2004. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Evelyn (BULLOCK) STROPLE. [photo] GILLIS, Cecilia - 80, Antigonish, died April 9, 2004. Born in Pleasant Valley, she was a daughter of the late John and Minnie (MacEACHERN) MacISAAC. [photo] BELLAND, Gregory G. - 68, Edmonton, Alberta, died April 6, 2004. Born in St. Paul, Alberta, he was a son of the late David and Marjorie (D.D. MacDONALD) Belland. [photo] MacEACHERN, Mary F. - 86, Creigmore, died April 11, 2004. Born in Centennial, she was a daughter of the late Alex and Bella (O'HANDLEY) MacDOUGALL. STRAND, Carl Einor - 100, Country Harbor, Guysborough County, died April 16, 2004. Born in Narpes, Finland, he was a son of the late Johan and Maria (SKOMARS) BERGMAN. SAMPSON, Sister Helen - 89, Windsor, ONT, formerly of Halifax, died April 8, 2004. She was a daughter of the late William E. and Alice M. Sampson. She was a survivor of the Halifax Explosion. HOWLETT, Mary Philomena - 73, Richmond Villa, died April 9, 2004. Born in Evanston, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sadie (MacNAMARA) COGSWELL. IN MEMORIAMs Marinus OOSTVOGELS who passed away April 19, 1998 J. L. O'LEARY [photo] [3] April 3, 1978 ~ April 23, 2000 Helena Ann "Enie" BROWN [photo] who passed away April 25, 2003 William C. DeWOLFE who passed away April 23, 2003 Peter A. BREEN ~ April 21, 1993 Mary (Mae Mae) BREEN ~ October 5, 2003 [photo] Rose (BOYD) MELANSON [photo] who passed away April 21, 1996 Bernard CHISHOLM who died April 21, 2003 Katherine "Tootsie" BURKE who passed away April 21, 2002 MacDONALD, Matthew Charles who passed away April 15, 1976 at the age of 3 1/2 yrs.