At 09:15 AM 6-3-2004 -0400, Linda Darling wrote: >MacLEAN, Bellann - 80, Antigonish, formerly of Cross Roads Ohio, >Antigonish Co., died June 1, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, >surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. Born in Fraser's >Mills, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Janet >(Cameron) MacDonald. Anybody know who Janet CAMERON's parents were? Joe -- Joe Makowiec can be reached at: http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe http://makowiec.org/

Halifax Herald June 3, 2004 MacLEAN, Bellann - 80, Antigonish, formerly of Cross Roads Ohio, Antigonish Co., died June 1, 2004, in the New Halifax Infirmary, QEII, surrounded by her loving family, after a short illness. Born in Fraser's Mills, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late William and Janet (Cameron) MacDonald. For over 20 years, she was a lab clerk at St. Martha's Hospital, where she was loved and respected by her coworkers, Bellann had a great love and concern for her family and friends, and genuinely enjoyed people, her Celtic heritage, knitting, oil painting, her flowers, and nature in general. She was a member of St. Josephs C.W.L., St. Josephs, and St. Ninian's C.W.L., Antigonish, having received her 50 year pin for her dedication. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Surviving are daughters, Janann (Stanley) Smith, Charlotte Murray, Mary Dianne (Tom) Young, Carol-Anne (Peter) MacKenzie, all of Antigonish; son, John (Bonita), St. Josephs; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Willard; son, Joseph; sons, Colin and Jimmy in infancy; grandson, Neil; sons-in-law, David Murray, Harry Barnhill; sister, Mary Anna; brothers, John Archie, Angus, Allan, Donald. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Friday, in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Antigonish, Rev. Andrew Boyd presiding. Burial in St. Josephs Cemetery, St. Josephs. Memorial donations to St. Josephs Cemetery Fund. www.MacIsaacs.ca

Halifax Herald June 3, 2004 O'LEARY, Clement Ashton - 65, Edmonton, Alta., formerly of Lochaber, Antigonish Co., died May 19, 2004, in Edmonton. He was a son of the late John and Esther (Inglis) O'Leary. He worked in Edmonton for the past 45 years. Surviving are his wife, Joy, Edmonton; sisters, Maureen (Michael) Bradshaw, Antigonish; Janice (Wayne) Badry, Heisler, Alta.; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brother, Wayne; sister, Patricia MacDonald. Cremation has taken place. Liturgy of Christian Burial 6:30 p.m. today in St. Patrick's Church, Lochaber, Rev. R.D. Smith presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. www.MacIsaacs.ca

Good morning all, These obits came across another list. Hope this helps someone. Mary Chaplain The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star BENOIT, Joseph Angus - 73, Linwood, Antigonish County, died December 16,1992,in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Tracadie, Antigonish County, he was a son of the late Henry and Annie (Myette) Benoit. He worked as a landscaper for many years in the 1970's. He was a member of St. Peter's Church, Tracadie. He is survived by his wife, the former Mary Theresa MacKenzie; two daughters, Nancy, Antigonish; Ann (Mrs. James DeCoste),Toronto; two sons, Carl, Victor, both of Toronto; two sisters, Agnes Kinney,Linwood; Alice Bulanda, Hamilton, Ont.; 11 grandchildren; a great-grandchild. He was predeceased by a son, Paul; three sisters, Mayme, Elizabeth, Catherine;four brothers, Martin, Norman, Hubie, Wilfred. The body is in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, visiting 2-5, 7-10 p.m. today, where funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Rev. Kyte Gillis officiating. Spring burial will be in parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or Martha Home Health Care, Antigonish. Arrangements are under the direction of Curry Brothers Funeral Directors Ltd., Antigonish. The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star Published: 05/12/93 BENOIT, Francis Norman - 69, Pomquet, Antigonish County, died May 10, 1993,in the Halifax Infirmary. Born in Pomquet, he was a son the late Francis and Annie Jane (Venedam) Benoit. He worked as a laborer and janitor most of his working life. He is survived by a sister, Theresa (Mrs. Leo Broussard),Pomquet; five brothers, Clifford, Leo, both of Antigonish; Freddie, Charlie,Andrew, all of Pomquet; eight nieces; 12 nephews. He was predeceased byseven sisters, Margaret, Catherine, Angie, four in infancy; three brothers, Joseph Timothy, William. Visitation will be 2-9 p.m. today, 8 a.m.6:30 p.m.Thursday. Burial will be at a later date in the parish cemetery. Donations may be made to Nova Scotia Lung Association or Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. Arrangements under the direction of Curry Brothers Funeral Directors Limited The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star Published: 06/12/93 BENOIT, Alice Margaret - 86, Pomquet, Antigonish County, died June 10, 1993,at home. Born in Pomquet, she was a daughter of the late Patrick and Veronica(Cross) DeYoung. She was a member of Holy Cross Parish, Pomquet. She is survived by seven sons, Louie, Alfred, John, Leo, Gerard, all of Pomquet;Bernard, Halifax; Charlie, Sudbury, Ont.; three daughters, Martha MacLean,Somerville, Mass.; Yvonne Doiron, Adele (Mrs. Henry Delorey), both of Pomquet;sister, Flora, Pomquet; brother, Francis, Havre Boucher; 45 grandchildren;34 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo J.; four brothers, William J., Leo, Peter, Fred; sister, Emily Benoit; five grandchildren. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Ste. Croix Church,Pomquet,Rev. Peter Baccardax officiating. Burial will be in parish cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Martha Home Health Care. The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star Published: 08/24/92 BENOIT, J. Henry -- 71, 146 South River Rd., Antigonish, died August 22,1992, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Pomquet, Antigonish County, he was a son of the late John Thomas and Margaret Ann (Deon) Benoit. He was a carpenter, renovating many of the alter sanctuaries in parish churches in the Diocese of Antigonish. He also worked with the maintenance staff in St. Francis Xavier University and Bethany Motherhouse, Antigonish. He was an avid sports fisherman. He was a member of Carpenters and Joiners Union and St. Ninian's Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Eileen Davidson; four sons, Charles, Lower Sackville; Bill, Truro; Ken, Fall River; Andre, Dartmouth; six daughters, Donna, Antigonish; Lois (Mrs. Louis Hudson), Clydesdale, Antigonish County; Darlene (Mrs. Steve Richard),Dartmouth; Kathy (Mrs. Peter MacEachern), MacArras Brook, Antigonish County,Mary Theresa (Mrs. Rick Grant), Lower Sackville; Sharon, Moncton, N.B.; two brothers, Frank, Tracadie,Antigonish County; Clarence, Sudbury, Ont.; two sisters, Mary Delorey, Monks Head, Antigonish County; Clara Walton, Saint John, N.B.; 18 grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son in infancy; two brothers, Leonard, Joseph; a grand-daughter. The body is in MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish, visiting 2-4, 7-9 p.m. today. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. D.A. Doyle officiating. Burial will be in St. Ninian's Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Martha Home Health Care, Antigonish or Canadian Cancer Society.

Halifax Herald June 1, 2004 BOWLES, Teresa Mary - 80, Lower Springfield, Antigonish Co., died on May 30, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lower Springfield, she was a daughter of the late Dan and Nina Isabelle (Kennedy) MacPherson. Teresa was a devoted member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, acting as Eucharistic Minister, coordinator for the rosary in the church and chairperson of the standing committee for spiritual development. She was an active member of St. Andrew's Catholic Women's League for 51 years. She enjoyed Scottish music, playing crib and was very fond of nature and gardening. She especially looked forward to preparing for the hummingbirds in spring. She is survived by her husband, Ambrose; daughters, Madonna (Don) Hall, Calgary, Alta.; Sandra (Jim) Graham, Coutts, Alta.; Debbie (Bill) MacLellan, Moncton, N.B.; Darlene MacIntyre, Calgary, Alta.; Angela (Glen) Rooney, Cole Harbour; sons, Donald (Erma), Springfield; Carmen (Angela), Lower South River; Gerard (Kim), Springfield; foster children, Henry, Marie and Bernie Odo; sister, Sadie Rogers, Antigonish; 10 grandchildren; many devoted nieces and nephews. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. in St. Andrew's Church, St. Andrews, Rev. Robert Neville officiating. Burial in South River Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

Family tales has it that a Grt Uncle "Forbes Ballantyne" was active in the home guard during the second world war. Has anyone done any work on this angle or am I running up against the freedom of information time frame? Jim

Greetings All. I have just spoken to Dan O'Donnell, the investigator in the Office of the Information Commissioner regarding our complaints against the Chief Statistician of Canada. The last time I spoke to him he indicated his best guess on when the response to our complaints would be forthcoming was 4 June 2004. Unfortunately we will have to wait a little longer. Mr. O'Connell indicated things are in the final stages and while he was unable to advise what that meant he now hopes that the reponses to our complaints will be available by mid to late June. He has promised to keep me apprised of any changes that might occur in this. While further delay is disappointing, so long as the end result is what we hope and expect we can afford to be patient for a little longer. On my recent trip to Calgary I had the opportunity to meet with Lois Sparling. Our legal action for the 1911 National Census is still on track. Our hearing in Federal Court is still scheduled for 8 June 2004 in Calgary. The only thing that will prevent the proceedings from going ahead would be if the government suddenly released the 1911 records. That is what happened when the 1906 records were released on 24 January 2003. I am not, however, holding my breath on that happening again. I do not expect a decision of the Court to be brought down on the day of the hearing. I suspect the Judge will reserve decision to have time to consider the arguments, pro and con, from each side. If the decision is based solely on the legislation we feel certain that we will win. Things being what they are, however, nothing is certain and we will have to wait and see what happens. Should we win we can probably expect the government to appeal the decision. If we lose, we will most certainly be appealing ourselves. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts [email protected] Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Permission to forward without notice is granted.

Halifax Herald May 29, 2004 BOYLE, John Anthony - Formerly of Afton, Antigonish Co., died on February 17, 2004, in Edmonton. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be in St. Peter's Place, Tracadie, on Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, Father John Barry officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Peter's Cemetery Fund. On-line condolences to: www.clcurry.com

Hello all, I came across this death record and I'm unable to connect this family. Can anyone clarify the parents of John B. DesLAURIER and Mary BENOIT? Anna DesLAURIER d. 6 Feb 1866 Tor Bay, Guysborough Co, listed as age 79 [implies b. 1787], born Tracadie, Antigonish Co., widow, dau. of John B. DesLAURIER & Mary BENOIT. Reference: Deaths Registered in Guysborough County NUMBER: 16522-007-021Source TorBay website: http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Enslsatb/torbay/index.htm Thanks in advance! Eileen Avery

~Forwarded from the Nova-Scotia List~ Halifax Chronicle Herald Dec 19, 1979 CAPE GEORGE - Hugh MacEachern, 87, of Cape George, Antigonish County, died Tuesday at St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Cape George, he was a son of the late John and Janet (MacDonald) MacEachern. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by a son, John B., Cape George; three daughters, Mary Janet, Halifax; Aileen (Mrs. James MacNeil), Cloverville; Eunice, at home; two sisters, Annie (Mrs. J.R. Kaiser), Cape George; and Penelope, New Glasgow and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Mary Boyd; one daughter Stella; four brothers; and one sister. The body is at MacIsaac Funeral Home, Antigonish. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m., from St. Columba Church, Lakevale, Rev. William DeCoursey officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

>From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Deaths, Obituaries and Marriage >Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 18:45:54 -0600 > >McEachern, John (c. 1848 - 1930) > >July 15, 1930 Halifax Herald > >Esteemed Citizen of Malignant Cove Dies Antigonish, July 14 - John McEachern, >well-known and highly esteemed citizen of Malignant Cove, died at his home, >after a long illness at the age of 82 years. He was born at Pleasant Valley, >Antigonish County, and married Miss Mary A. MacDonald, of Malignant Cove, >besides whom he is survived by one daughter, Catherine, at home, and a >son, Daniel, >also at home. The funeral Thursday morning was largely attended. >______________________________________________________ <snip>

>From: [email protected] >To: [email protected] >Subject: Deaths and Obituaries >Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 18:14:36 -0600 > > <snip> >______________________________________________________ > >MacDougall, Alexander (c. 1882 - 1963) > >October 23, 1963 The Chronicle Herald > >Alexander MacDougall Antigonish - Funeral service will be held Thursday for >Alexander MacDougall, a farmer of Malignant Cove, Antigonish County who died >Monday, (Oct. 21, 1963) following a lengthy illness at the age of 81. An army >veteran of the First World War, Mr. MacDougall is survived by his wife, the >former Catherine MacPherson of Antigonish; one daughter, Mary (Mrs. Frances >Dhooge); and five sons: Leo, Malignant Cove; John, Edmonton, Alta.; Clarence, >Manning, Alta.; Allister, Halifax and Donald, Shawbridge, Que. > >He was predeceased by one son, Ronald, Edmonton, Alta. The late Flora >MacDougall, long time public health nurse in Antigonish was a sister. The >funeral >will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday with requiem mass in St. Mary's church, >Maryvale >______________________________________________________

Hi All , Here are the obits from The Casket, April 14, 2004. As always, complete obits sent upon request. Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MacEACHERN, Anthony M. - 70, Antigonish, formerly of Morristown, died April 2, 2004. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Archie and Christine (MAHONEY) MacEachern. [photo] DOYLE, Sister Jean, csm (formerly Sister Mary Jude) - 85, Antigonish, died April 4, 2004, at Bethany, the Motherhouse. born in Melford, Inverness County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel O. and Catherine Anne (BOYLE) Doyle. [photo] CAMERON, Donald F. - 86, Waltham Massachusetts, formerly of Marydale, Antigonish County, died March 15, 2004. Born in Marydale, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Mary (MacISAAC) Cameron. [photo] MUSGRAVE, Allison Bernard - 53, Port Hawkesbury, died April 5, 2004. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late Martin and Georgina (NOLAN) Musgrave. OLIVER, Mary "Alice" - 82, Antigonish, died April 10, 2004. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of the late Chester and Mary (YOUNG) MacDONALD. CREAMER, Henrietta G. - 45, Whitehead, Guysborough County, died April 5, 2004. Born in Phillips Harbour, she was a daughter of Norman Everett, Whitehead and the late Diane (CREAMER) Everett. IN MEMORIAMs Doug DELANEY who passed away April 9, 2003 Helena Ann "Enie" BROWN [photo] who passed away April 25, 2003 Marinus OOSTVOGELS [photo] who passed away April 19, 1998 Margaret BROWN who passed away April 16, 1999 Edward KULANEK who passed away April 19, 1991

At 07:34 PM 5/23/2004, Derek Monk wrote: >Thank you for your response. I am hoping to find additional information >about Payzant Point. Interesting enough, I have found a Payzant Creek on >Vancouver Island BC. > >Allen Jess >[email protected] Allen, There is also Payzant Brook and Payzant Meadows in Queens Co., NS. Linda

Linda, Thank you for your response. I am hoping to find additional information about Payzant Point. Interesting enough, I have found a Payzant Creek on Vancouver Island BC. Allen Jess [email protected] Sherwood Park, AB Researching the Payzant Families in Canada 2004-05-23-16:18 ----- Original Message ----- From: Linda Darling To: Derek Monk ; [email protected] Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 8:23 AM Subject: Re: Payzant Point At 07:51 PM 5/22/2004, Derek Monk wrote: I understand that there's a point of land in Antigonish Harbour known as Payzant Point. I would appreciate if someone could tell me where the exact location is? Is the point of land on the north side or the south side of the harbour? I would also appreciate how the point of land received its name, and when. Allen Jess Sherwood Park, AB I can find no reference to Payzant Point other than this reference in Whidden's History of the Town of Antigonish: "(John DEXTER).....his house was on the north side of Bay St., just east of where St. Martha's Hospital now stands. Mary Dexter, a sister of his, married the Rev. William Payzant, son of the Rev. John Payzant of Falmouth, NS and she and her husband evidently lived in Antigonish for a time, for their daughter Jane, who married Simeon Kempton, of Milton, Queens County, NS, was born in Antigonish, January 2, 1815, and a point of land at or near where the wharf was at Lower Landing, was called Payzant's Point." I checked the 1817 census and John Dexter as well as William Payzant are listed near each other. In checking some of the other names: "Simeon IRISH lived on the north side of Bay Street, his farm and residence being a little west of the site on which St. Martha's Hospital now stands." "(Alexander MacDonald, M.D.)....he married Miss Harrington, purchased a small piece of land from John Dexter, at the junction of the old gulf road with the harbor road." Just a guess on my part -- but I think Payzant Point would be in the vicinity of what is now Antigonish Landing. Hope that helps some, Linda

At 07:51 PM 5/22/2004, Derek Monk wrote: >I understand that there's a point of land in Antigonish Harbour known as >Payzant Point. I would appreciate if someone could tell me where the >exact location is? > >Is the point of land on the north side or the south side of the harbour? > >I would also appreciate how the point of land received its name, and when. > > >Allen Jess >Sherwood Park, AB I can find no reference to Payzant Point other than this reference in Whidden's History of the Town of Antigonish: "(John DEXTER).....his house was on the north side of Bay St., just east of where St. Martha's Hospital now stands. Mary Dexter, a sister of his, married the Rev. William Payzant, son of the Rev. John Payzant of Falmouth, NS and she and her husband evidently lived in Antigonish for a time, for their daughter Jane, who married Simeon Kempton, of Milton, Queens County, NS, was born in Antigonish, January 2, 1815, and a point of land at or near where the wharf was at Lower Landing, was called Payzant's Point." I checked the 1817 census and John Dexter as well as William Payzant are listed near each other. In checking some of the other names: "Simeon IRISH lived on the north side of Bay Street, his farm and residence being a little west of the site on which St. Martha's Hospital now stands." "(Alexander MacDonald, M.D.)....he married Miss Harrington, purchased a small piece of land from John Dexter, at the junction of the old gulf road with the harbor road." Just a guess on my part -- but I think Payzant Point would be in the vicinity of what is now Antigonish Landing. Hope that helps some, Linda

I understand that there's a point of land in Antigonish Harbour known as Payzant Point. I would appreciate if someone could tell me where the exact location is? Is the point of land on the north side or the south side of the harbour? I would also appreciate how the point of land received its name, and when. Allen Jess Sherwood Park, AB

Halifax Herald May 22, 2004 CUSACK (Gillis), Anne Theresa - 55, Antigonish, died peacefully May 20, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Clydesdale, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of Joseph and Jean (Chisholm) Gillis. A graduate of Mount Saint Bernard College, Antigonish, Anne was a former employee in the Registrar's office of St. Francis Xavier University. For the past 25 years she managed The Chateau Motel, one of the family businesses. A person of deep faith, Anne was a member of St. Ninian's Parish. Anne received joy and satisfaction from spending time with family and friends and she had a great love for animals. Known for her quiet, genuine presence, Anne will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Gary Cusack; sons, Brent, Truro; David and Kevin, Antigonish; sisters, Mary (John) Murphy, Clydesdale; Claire (Alphonse) Juurlink, St. Andrews; brother, Hugh V. Gillis, Stellarton. Visitation in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday, May 23, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 24, at 10 a.m. in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. Andrew Boyd officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.clcurry.com

>Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 20:43:18 -0600 >To: [email protected] >From: [email protected] >Subject: Deaths and Obituaries > > ><snip> >______________________________________________________ > >Henderson, Maria (Sinclair) (c. 1873 - 1930) > >September 10, 1930 Halifax Herald > >Passing At Antigonish Of Mrs. Maria Henderson Antigonish, Sept. 9. - Maria, >widow of Daniel R. Henderson, passed away last night at her home at Copper >Lake, after an illness of a year at the age of 57 years. She was the >daughter of >the late James A. and Jessie Sinclair of Goshen. Mrs. Henderson was a leading >worker in the various activities of the United Church and was a lady of >sterling qualities. Her husband predeceased her six years ago. She is >survived by >seven daughters, Mrs. Merritt Archibald, Newtown, Mass.; Jessie, R.N., night >supervisor of the General Hospital, New Waterford; Jean, Elizabeth, >Lonelda, Annie >and Helen, all at home and one son Ebenezer, also at home. The funeral will >be held at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Service and interment at Loch >Katrine. >______________________________________________________

Hi again, The names in the Old Ohio Cemetery are, MacDonald, MacInnis, MacIsaac, MacLean, MacGillivray, MacPherson, MacMillan (50 % MacLean and those they married) plus Carter, Garvie, Murphy, Carrigan and Miller. I have been asked if a donation can be made without buying the CD? Those wishing to make a donation to the Museum specifically to acquire microfilm (my pet project - new records are being released in 2004 and I would like the Museum to have copies of the Casket microfilm) can send a cheque to the Museum with it clearly marked for the purpose of acquiring microfilm. C/o Jocelyn Gillis Antigonish Heritage Museum 20 East Main Street Antigonish, NS B2G 2E9 Marleen