>Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 15:47:41 -0700 >To: [email protected] >From: Eleanor <[email protected]> >Source: [email protected] > > > >Teachers of Antigonish >Chisholm, D.A.; Chisholm, A.; Agatha, Sister Mary; Chisholm, >Wm; Chisholm, W.A.; Dakin,W.; John,Sister Saint; McKenzie, >D.J.; Thompson, Maggie; McNeil,D.; Banin, John >B.; Boyd,A.A.; Chisholm,A.A.; Chisholm,A.J.; Chisholm,D.M.; Chisholm, >Sarah J.; Chisholm, Annie J.; Floyd,D.P.; Fraser, Mary J.; Fraser, >Wm.; Gordon,Gussie E.; Grant, Mary,; John, Sister Mary; Joseph, Sister >Saint; Keating, W.E.; Landry, Rose; McDonald, A.H.; McDonald, >D.L.; McDonald, A.A.; McDonald, R.; McDonnel,D.R.; McDonnel, >John; McGillivry, M.B.; McIntosh, Mary M.; McIsaac, J.L.; McIsaac, >Mary; McKenzie,Gertrude; McLean, Maggie; McNeil, Mary; McNaughton, >D.P.; McNeil, Florence; McPhee, Vera F.; McPherson,Maggie; McPherson, >J.B.; Manson,Mary L.; Maurice, Sister Saint; Murphy, >John; O'Brien,B.A.; Reddy, Eugenie; Rogers, W.J.; Smith, Anna >B.; Sinclair, Cecelia; Thompsom, J.S.; Tupper,Louise C.; Boniface, >Sister Mary; Brown, Mary J.; *Cameron,Lizzie; ! > Chisholm,Mary; DeBassio, Libbie; DeLauries,A.; * Fraser, John > S.; Gorman, Cassie; *Grant, Ed A.; Helen, Sister > Saint; Kelly,Mary; *Kell, Maggie; Leary,Annie; McDonald, > Mayne; McDonald,Jeannie; *McDonald,D.; *McDonald,Allan; McDonald, > D.; *McDonald, > Martha; *McDonnel,Annie; McDonnel,Maggie; McEachern,John; > McGillviry,M.B.; McInnis,Mary A.; McKeough,Katie; McLean, > L.A.; McLeod,Agnes C.; *McNeil, > Mary; O'Neil,Bridget; *Stewart,C.M.; *Stewart,Robert; Tramble,John; > Turner,Aggie J.; Tupper,Jean A.; Walker,Myra L.; Webb,Peter I.; Henry > D. Berry last term and Maria M. Bain last term. ASSISTANTS: Chiusholm, > W.; McDonald,A.A.; McPherson,H..

Looking for any information concerning the family of Catherine Elizabeth Morris d/o Methias Morris of Cape Jack/ Harvre Bouche area. Catherine was b. Feb.26, 1877 m. Warren Johnson from Upper Stewiacke , Col. Co.N.S.area in 1905 in Boston.. Any info on siblings , etc would be most welcome. Thank you, Marg Johnson

The Casket, Feb 9, 1899 Sudden Death - Lauchlin Gillis was suddenly taken ill while sawing wood on last Friday in the yard of his home on Main Street, Antigonish, and expired shortly after. He had arrived at the good old age of 86 years, and during his long life he was ever the quiet, honest and contented Christian man that everyone in this community - where he lived for twenty-five years - knew him to be. He was a native of Arisaig, this County, where his remains were interred on Saturday. A widow, four sons and three daughters survive him. May he rest in peace. The Casket, Mar 30, 1893 The death of Mr William Macdonald, Glassburn, in this County, loses about the last of the emigrants from the old country. An honest, thrifty, hardy class of men these immigrants were, and Mr Macdonald was no exception. In 1842 he came out from Scotland in the back Peterhead, landing at Pictou, and soon settled in what was then known as Black River. Possessed of more than ordinary intelligence, upright and industrious, he early became known as one of the first farmers of that thriving settlement, whilst his genial social qualities endeared him to all who knew him. At the time of his death he was 83 years of age. He leaves three daughters, all married, and two sons, one of whom is the well, and favorably known Dr. Colin MacDonald, Roxbury, Mass. The stainless reputation of every member of his family is the best tribute to his own truly Christian character. They were his support and comfort in his old age, as he was to them in their youth the example of every virtue. The Casket, Jan 28, 1897 Seldom are tidings of death, received with more profound and general sorrow than the message which conveyed to the people of St Andrews the sad intelligence of the demise of Mary Bell, daughter of Donald and Janet McDonald of St. Andrews, who died in Belford, Mass on Wed 3rd inst., after an illness of three weeks, at the early age of 21 years. Few of her age in the parish were better known or more highly esteemed than the deceased. Early in 1891, while yet of tender years, she assumed the responsible duties of organist in connection with the Church choir, here in a position which she filled up to the eve of her departure for the U. States in the fall of 1895 (?). In this capacity, possessing more than ordinary musical talent, together with strict and faithful attention to her obligations, she gave the highest satisfaction, while her mold manner, invariable good cheer, and sweet and humble disposition endeared her to all the members of the choir. On the 6th, her remains, sadly accompanied by her brother and two sisters, arrived at the home of her parents and on the following morning after a Requiem High Mass offered by Father Fraser, PP, were interred in the new cemetery underneath the shadow of the Church wherein she herself, had laboured in love, as faithfully and so well in the service of her Maker. May her soul rest in peace.

The Casket, Mar 10, 1898 Although the last line or so of this one is cut off, I thought it worthy of sending. Death of a Centarian - Allan McDonald "Beg" who was probably the oldest resident of the County, died at Morven, Keppoch, on the 25th ult. at the patriarchal age of 103 years. He was a native of Morar, Inverness-Shire, Scotland. He forst emigrated to New Brunswick. After remaining there for some years, he removed to Nova Scotia, settling on a farm whereon he died. By industry and hard work he succeeded in making for himself a fairly comfortable home. He was a good neighbour, a kind husband, a fond . .

The Casket, Oct 7, 1897 Mr Edward Ronan died at his home at the West River, on Sunday night. Although he was a man of very strong physique, his death was not unexpected, as he had been ailing for some time. He was widely known throughout the county. Up to the date of his last illness, he was a very active man, and his extensive farm was one of the best worked in the County. His funeral, which took place on Wednesday, was very largely attended. He leaves a wife, two sons and three daughters to mourn his loss. May he rest in peace. Hugh Gillis Landry, a bright boy of 15 years, son of William Landry, died at his parents home, Antigonish, on Tuesday morning, after suffering from Bright's disease for a year. Previous to his illness he was to be seen at all the ceremonies at the Cathedral serving as an altar boy where his devout conduct was always noticeable. His parents have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. May he rest in peace. Two young girls, native of this County, died in Massachusetts on Friday last. One was Barbara McAdam, aged 23 years, daughter of the late John McAdam (John Allan's son), Briley Brook. She was but twelve hours sick. Her remains were brought here on Tuesday by her brother Hugh for interment. Her mother, three brothers and five sisters live to mourn their loss. May her soul rest in peace. The other was Kate McDonald, aged 17 years, daughter of John McDonald, Ban, formerly of Beaver Meadow. May her soul rest in peace.

The Casket, June 30, 1898 McPherson - At the residence of her uncle, Joseph McPherson, Clydesdale, on Sunday, June 10, in the fifteenth year of her age, after an illness of two months, borne with exemplary patience, and consoled by all the rites of the Church, Margaret, daughter of the late Alexander and Janet McPherson. The deceased, the sixth member of her family that has fallen victim to consumption within as many years - father, mother, son and three daughters having been carried off within that time. The survivors - three daughters and one son - with their relatives, have the sincere sympathy of all in their most sad affliction. RIP McMillan - At Fraser's Mills, on the 26th inst., after an illness of a few months, after receiving all the consolations of the Church, Sarah, beloved daughter of Hugh McMillan, in the fourteenth year of her age. Her death, even at this early age, leaves a cloud of sadness, not only in her family circle, but even beyond it; for her kind and lovable ways made Sarah a general favourite. Her bereaved parents and fond brothers and sisters will be consoled by her happy death, for it found her in her pure innocence - a bud on earth to bloom in heaven. May her soul rest in peace.

The Casket, Oct 31, 1895 McDonald - At Tewkesbury Hospital, of brain fever, Catherine Belle, relict of the late Dougald McDonald of Malignant Cove, this county, and daughter of the late John McGillivray (Miller), Knoydart, Pic. Co. in the (?) year of her age. Her remains were brought to Merigomish by train, Thursday, 10th and thence followed to her native parish by a large number of friends and acquaintances, and buried the same evening in the cemetery at Lismore. She leaves to mourn three brothers and two sisters to share their loss. RIP The Casket, Nov 22, 1900 McNeil - At Lakevale, Ant. on Tuesday, 20th inst. Flora Bell, aged 7 weeks, child of Mr & Mrs D C McNeil. Died at Dunmore, South River, on the 14th in the 17th year of his age, Allan, son of Mr John McIntosh. Deceased, who had lived for some time with his uncle, Rev. D J McIntosh, PP of Descousse, CB, was a young man of most amiable character. His remains, followed by a large concourse of friends and relations, including the Rev. Father McIntosh, were laid to rest in South River Cemetery. The Rev. James Fraser PP of St Andrews, who administered the last sacraments, was also present at the interment. His parents, brothers and sisters have the sincere sympathy of the whole community in the early demise of a young man so worthy and promising. Duncan Grant, of Briley's Brook, in this county, passed away at his home on last Friday 16th inst., aged 75 years. The deceased was a man of strong character, tempered with a most kindly disposition. When only 16 years of age he went to Ottawa - then Bye-Town - and made considerable money. Returning home about 40 years ago, he then devoted himself to farming. He married Catherine Dunn of Monk's Head, by whom he has a family of ten children, all of whom with their mother survive him, and mourn the loss of a kind and devoted husband and father. May his soul rest in peace.

The Aurora, 1882, No Date One hundred years - Strathglass, Scotland, lost last month one of the oldest, if not the oldest, of its inhabitants by the death of Mr John mcDonald, at his residence Tunich, at the advanced age of 100 years. A son of the deceased is a respected resident of Glenalpine, in this county - Mr Alexander McDonald, popularly known as the "Scotchman." The Casket, Sep. 8, 1898 Grant - At Beauly on Sunday, 4th inst. Angus, aged 2 weeks, infant child of Flora and James Grant Fraser - At West River, Aug 15th ult. Donald Fraser, aged 64 years, leaving two sons and two daughters. May he rest in peace.

The Casket, Oct 3, 1900 Mr Colin C Chisholm, a well-known builder, died yesterday morning at the residence of his son, Alex C Chisholm, 10 Schuyer Street, Elm Hill, Roxbury. The cause of death was old age. He was 81 years of age. Mr Chisholm was for many years one of the largest builders in the Maritime Provinces, having been born in Antigonish, NS. Many of the handsome structures in various cities in Canada were erected by him. He came to Boston about 14 years ago and of late years had not done any business. He leaves three sons and three daughters. The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in St Hugh's Chapel, Roxbury. - Boston Herald, Oct 15 The deceased was known in this County as "Colin of Cape Jack." He was, if we are not mistaken, a cousin of Rev. Dr. Chisholm of Lismore.

Hi Everyone, Here are the obits from The Casket, Feb. 25, 2004. As always, complete obits sent upon request!! Best, Linda ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BOND, William James - 94, Port Felix, Guys. County, died February 20, 2004. Born in Port Felix, he was a son of the late James and Angeline (PELLERINE). McGRATH, Marjorie Helen - 79, died February 16, 2004. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Harold and Alfreda (BATEMAN) O'GRADY. GRANT, Isabel - 97, died February 19, 2004. Born in Heatherton, she was a daughter of the late William and Annie (CHISHOLM) CHISHOLM. [photo] COOPER, Elizabeth M. - 101, Halifax, died February 13, 2004. Born in Guysborough County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth (COOPER) CORNEALLY. Predeceased by first husband Paul S. YOUNG; second husband Gerald J. COOPER; adopted brother Jeremiah SEARS. BOYLE, John Alphonse - 70, Edmonton, Alberta, formerly of Afton, Antigonish County, died February 17, 2004. Born in Afton, he was a son of the late Richard and Anna (RILEY) Boyle. CLANCY, Helen S. Grant - 87, Pierrefonds, Quebec, died February 11, 2004. Born in Boylston, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Burton Izzard and Mamie PELLEY. IN MEMORIAM Hubert M. LANDRY who passed away Feb. 24, 1996

Obituary The well-known Capt. Thomas Boudrot died at his residence in Arichat on Thursday evening, the 23rd inst., after a lingering illness, which he bore with resolute endurance and Christian resignation. He was yet in the youth of old age, being only fifty-five years, and leaves a wife, a large family, and an extensive circle of friends to mourn their irreparable loss. Capt. Boudrot was one of the many descendants of a French family that settled in Cape Breton over a century ago. When quite young he took to the sea-faring life, and in due course of time became Shipmaster and owner. Being of a kind heart and charitable disposition, the needy never asked of him in vain. He was brother to the late Hon. Chas. Boudrot, a member of the Legislative Council, who died a few years ago. Requiescat in pace. The sad intelligence of the drowning of Albert Petipas, on the homeward voyage from the Grand Banks, reached here from Boston a few days ago. This is the third young man belonging to Descousse who met with a watery grave within the last three months.

Obituary - Ronald McDonnell A good citizen and a sincere Christian was unexpectedly called away at Fraser's Mills on Saturday, 3rd inst., in the person of the late Ronald McDonnell of that place. Mr. McDonnell, who was a remarkably rebust and vigorous man, was seized with appendicitis a few days before his death and succumbed to the dread malady after much intense suffering, which he bore with true Christian fortitude, strengthened by the devout reception of the last sacraments. He leaves a sorrowing widow, two sons and four daughters to cherish the memory of a good father and upright man, who enjoyed the esteem of all who knew him. One of his sons is in Boston and two of his daughters live in Winnipeg. The death of a child of one of the latter - Mrs Peter O'Brien - appeared in last week's Casket. May he rest in peace. McDougall - At the home of her grandfather, John McDonnell, Upper Glen Road, Sarah Mary McDougall, daughter of Mary and the late Alexander McDougall of Maryvale, aged 2 years anf 5 days. McEachern = At Pleasant Valley, Nov 30, after receiving the last rites of the Church, John McEachern, aged 96 years, leaving two sisters and one brother in this county to mourn for him. Deceased was a native of Arisaig, North Britain, and came to this country 56 years ago. The last years of his long life were spent in illness which he endured with patience and resignation to God's divine will. Strengthened by the frequent visits of his spiritual adviser, he died, as he lived, a true disciple of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. RIP Marleen Hubley

Marriage At St Andrews, on the 10th inst. by Rev. James Fraser, Mr Dan McPherson to Miss Margary McInnis of the South River. Obit McGillivray - On the 9th inst, at Bailey's Brook, Pic. Co. aged 95? years, Anne McDonnell, a native of Morar - - - daughter of the late John McGillivray (McWilliam). May her soul rest in peace.

I have been indexing some photocopied articles from various issues of the Casket. Often there are other interesting obits etc. that are around the "important" article. It is no wonder it takes me so long to do the work! I will be posting these from time to time over the next week or so. Marleen The Casket, June 2, 1892 Obits Ronan - At Antigonish, on Monday, 30th ult. after a lingering illness, Catherine, second daughter of Edward Ronan, in her 23rd year. On the same page - Supreme Court - Motions were made by Mr Gregory in three liquor cases from Antigonish; Queen vs Edward Ronan, two cases and Queen vs John D McLean for writ of certiorari. The judge refused the writs and sustained the convictions. Fraser - At Cambridge, Mass. May 19th, Simon W Fraser, infant son of George and Maggie Fraser, aged 23 days. Fraser - At Addington Forks, May 16th Lily, aged three years and one month, child of Frances and William Fraser. Fraser - At St Josephs, May 18th, Janet Leo, aged one month, infant child of Flora and Simon A Fraser. McDonald - At Eigg Mountain, on May 16th, after receiving the rites of the church, John McDonald, aged 46 years, son of the late Archibald McDonald. May his soul rest in peace. McIsaac - At Giant's Lake, May 5th, Alex McIsaac, aged 29 years. He bore his last illness with patience and fortitude. Strengthened by the rites of the Church, his end was peace. McDougald - At the Hollowell Grant, May 3rd, aged 52 years, Mary, beloved wife of Donald McDougald and daughter of Wm. Chisholm, leaving a sorrowing husband and two sons to mourn the loss of a loving wife and good mother. Fortified by the last rites of the Church, she passed away. May her soul rest in peace. McKenzie - On the 28th May, at Fraser's Grant, after a lingering illness of over six months, borne with patient resignation, John McKenzie, aged 39 years, leaving a young family - a widow and five children to mourn his death. RIP McPherson - At Georgeville, on the 22nd inst., in the 28th year of his age, John Hugh McPherson son of Alex McPherson, of that place. The deceased was a most exemplary young man, and greatly beloved by all who had ever formed his acquaintance. About Christmas he contracted a severe cold which finally developed into consumption. All who knew him mourn the untimely end of a life that gave so much promise, and feel deeply for his stricken parents, who lost in him the staff and comfort of their declining years. RIP Marriage At River Bourgeois, on May 24th, Mr Cyril Sampson, light-keeper to Miss Susan Benoit, formerly of Tracadie. We sincerely wish that their journey through life may be a bon voyage.

Halifax Herald March 17, 2004 CAMERON, Donald F. - 86, Waltham, Mass., formerly of Marydale, Antigonish Co., died March 15, 2004, in Waltham after a brief illness. Born in Marydale, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Mary (MacIsaac) Cameron. In his early years, he was a prominent Antigonish businessman. He and his brother Archie operated Cameron's Taxi in the 1940s and 50s, and he was the original owner of the Lighthouse Restaurant, Lower South River (now Mother Webb's). He later moved to Boston where he and his brother Archie operated Cameron's Contracting, building numerous highrises in Waltham. He was an avid step dancer and violin player, participating in the Antigonish Highland Games for 50 years with his twin brother, Archie. Surviving are his wife, Martha (Jones); daughter, Jean; sons, Donnie, Archie Jr., all of Waltham; Alex, Florida; twin brother, Archie (Mary), Waltham; several grandchildren and one great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sisters, Jennie, Mary, Margaret, Mae, Catherine; brothers, Alex, Angus, Allan, John and Lawrence. Visitation in Brasco Funeral Home, Moody Street, Waltham, Mass. Funeral service Thursday in St. Bernard's Church, Newton, Mass. On-line condolences may be sent to: www.clcurry.com

From the Antigonish Message Board ~ Author: Jim Delorey <[email protected]> >Board : Boards > Localities > North America > Canada > Nova Scotia > >Antigonish >Subject : Re: Origin - Benoit, Pero, Landrie & others >Date : 15 Mar 2004 2:59 AM GMT > ><http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QOC.2ACE/122.1>http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/QOC.2ACE/122.1 Under Canadian Place names, for Tracadie, it states that the Perraults (Perros) came from Quebec. This same source states that the Benoits were the first family in Tracadie, coming there about 1772. Julian Joseph Landry came from St. Malo, France area around 1790. The Landry family (as well as many others) had been expelled from Acadia by the English in about 1759.

Hi Eileen, Yes, indeed, the date of the obit should read March 16, 2004. Thanks for catching that typo!! <g> Linda At 03:23 PM 03/16/2004, [email protected] wrote: >Hi Linda, > >Thank you for your continued efforts on the list and especially your >commitment to posting the obits! I'm wondering if erhaps the date of the >obit below >should be March 16 [instead of March 26]? > >Does anyone know the parents of Lena BONVIE [mother of Joseph Benjamin >BOWIE]? I'd like to connect her to the correct family. > >Thanks! >Eileen > >In a message dated 3/16/04, [email protected] writes: > > Halifax Herald March 26, 2004 > > BOWIE, Joseph Benjamin - 94, Glen Air Estates, Antigonish, formerly of New > > France, died peacefully on March 14, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional > > Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. Joe was born in Tracadie > > on November 30, 1909, a son of the late George and Lena (Bonvie) Bowie... > >

Hi Linda, Thank you for your continued efforts on the list and especially your commitment to posting the obits! I'm wondering if erhaps the date of the obit below should be March 16 [instead of March 26]? Does anyone know the parents of Lena BONVIE [mother of Joseph Benjamin BOWIE]? I'd like to connect her to the correct family. Thanks! Eileen In a message dated 3/16/04, [email protected] writes: > Halifax Herald        March 26, 2004 > BOWIE, Joseph Benjamin - 94, Glen Air Estates, Antigonish, formerly of New > France, died peacefully on March 14, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional > Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. Joe was born in Tracadie > on November 30, 1909, a son of the late George and Lena (Bonvie) Bowie... >

Halifax Herald March 16, 2004 MacDONALD, John L. - 83, 132 Hawthorne St., Antigonish, died March 13, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Ronald L. and Catherine (Campbell) MacDonald. He was educated at Morrison High School and St. Francis University where he received a B.A. degree in 1942 and B.Ed degree in 1947. He taught school in Antigonish for 32 years. John L. was active in the Antigonish Amateur Athletic Association, particularly in promoting track and field sports and minor hockey, and for a time president of the Antigonish Golf Club. He was fond of the outdoors and devoted much time to fishing, snowmobiling and golf. Surviving are foster brother, John R. MacLean; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by foster parents, James A. and Catherine (MacDonald) MacLean; foster brother, James A. MacLean; brother, Murdock G. MacDonald and sister, Mary M. Rowe. Cremation has taken place. No visitation by request. Funeral mass will be held Friday, March 19, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Ninian's Cathedral, Rev. Andrew Boyd presiding. Burial of ashes in the parish cemetery. A reception will be held in St. Ninian Place following the mass. Donations to Victorian Order of Nurses, Antigonish. www.MacIsaacs.ca

Halifax Herald March 26, 2004 BOWIE, Joseph Benjamin - 94, Glen Air Estates, Antigonish, formerly of New France, died peacefully on March 14, 2004, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and family. Joe was born in Tracadie on November 30, 1909, a son of the late George and Lena (Bonvie) Bowie. He lived his life enjoying outdoors. He was a farmer, woodsman and horsedealer. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, the former Irene Ellen Tate; daughters, Shirley Layes (Billy), South River; Theresa Chisholm (Sandy), Heatherton; Barbara O'Brien, Heatherton; grandchildren, Pamela, Jennifer, Crystal, Kelsie, Megan, Sandra, Brenda, Kimberley, Marilyn and grandson, Darcy; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Aryan, Nathan and Chelsea; sisters, Susie MacDonald, Brierly Brook; Katherine Murphy, Heatherton; Lillian McCuish, Stellarton; Margaret Burns, Ottawa; brothers, Simon, Antigonish; Martin, Heatherton; Wilfred, Antigonish. He was predeceased by daughter, Mary Grant; brother, George, Russell; sisters, Rita, Evelyn, Theresa; one brother in infancy. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Funeral 11 a.m. Thursday in Immaculate Conception Church, Heatherton. Burial in the parish cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com