This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DennisRyan99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/584/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking contact with any escendants of Alexander (Seann Sandy "Ban" McDonald rrived at South River Abt 1816 from Arisaig. I am a direct descendant of his son John "Sandy "ban" b. 1838, m. 1869 Mary McDonald d/o Malcolm McDonald of Tracadie Seann Sandy was married to Isabel MacGillivray Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LoisMWells Surnames: McLEAN and GRANT/CAMERON Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/32.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As a newcomer to this Antigonish message board, I've been going through the archives and came across this post from March 2002, inquiring about info regarding Angus Grant m. Jane Cameron 1818. I have a Family Group Record (prepared in 1988 by a genealogy friend who was helping me identify my Antigonish McLean/Grant/Cameron ancestors)which SUGGESTS Angus and Jane (?Cameron) had 11 children: John, Angus, Alexander Nelson, Jane, Ann/Nancy, William, Hugh, Donald, Isabella, James, Mary. Probable Dates of Birth for these range from 1818 -ca 1838. I have a copy of the microfilmed Estate Papers for Angus GRANT dated Jan 1872. He and Jane were living on a farm in "the Ohio". Happy to share if this is of interest. Yesterday I found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/Cemeteries/northlochabercem.html an Angus Grant and his widow, Jane who died 4 years later. Also buried in the North Lochaber Cemetery I see a John Grant d. 1870 - could be the eldest child of Angus & Jane Grant - who predeceased his father. Their second son, Angus "the younger", was appointed administrator of his father's estate. That seems consistent, if the eldest son had already died. Ann/Nancy Grant (Probably 5th in the birth order of Angus & Jane's children) married Archibald McLean of Keppoch/later Mayfield. One of their ten children, my grandmother Molly/Mary Ann McLean who moved down to Lowell, Massachusetts - along with a younger brother Neil. Another of their siblings moved to Portland, Maine. I would enjoy hearing from "Mary" who posted the original inquiry in 2002, or anyone else researching these families. Thank you to all who have made material available to us long-distance researchers [George Newbury - No Lochaber Cemetery transcription - Thanks!] and have responded with references to excellent online resources [Dennis Ryan -Thanks!] Lois M. Wells - Massachusetts Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Chronicle Herald August 10, 2007 MacPHERSON, Margaret Christina "Martina" - 100, formerly of Williams Point, Antigonish Co., passed away peacefully on August 8, 2007, in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home, Antigonish. Born in Croft, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late Alex Valentine and Mary (Forbes) Chisholm. Martina enjoyed good health all her life and recently celebrated her 100th birthday among family and friends. At 100 years of age her smile is now etched permanently in our minds. She was a graduate of Nova Scotia Teachers College, Truro, and taught in five Antigonish County schools: Lower South River, Frasers Mills, Maryvale, Williams Point and Brierly Brook. After retiring from teaching she worked at Goodmans Department Store for a number of years. She was a member of St. Ninian's CWL. She will be sadly missed by daughters, Christina Ouderkirk, Bedford; Veronica Provencher, London, Ont.; Marina MacNeil, Boston; Jean Healey, Antigonish; Rona MacDonald, Antigonish; Nona MacPherson, Halifax; Nena Phillips, Mississsauga, Ont.; sons, Jim, Vancouver; Joey, Antigonish; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James C.; baby daughter, Carmel; sisters, Christina and Mary; brother, John V. Chisholm. Visitation will be in C.L. Curry Funeral Home, 135 College St., Antigonish, today from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Ninian's Cathedral with Rev. Andrew Gillis presiding, assisted by Deacon Douglas MacDonald. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to L'Arche Antigonish or R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home Foundation. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

Chronicle Herald August 10, 2007 HUGHES, Marie J. - We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our precious mother and grandmother, Marie Jeanette Hughes of Beaver Bank, Hammonds Plains, and formerly of Fox River, who passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2007, in the Halifax Infirmary, QEII. Born in Afton, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late Reginald and Laura (Taylor) Dowe. She is survived by daughters, Heather Nickerson (Paul), Beaver Bank; Sheila Wiebe (Jake), Okotoks, Alta.; Donna Schmidt (Barry), Grande Prairie, Alta.; Roseann Myers (Doug), Ottawa; sisters, Eileen Bowden (Glendon), Diligent River; Ethel Varner, Truro; grandchildren, Jillian and Hilary Schmidt, Laura, April and Bailey Myers; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Clayton, in 1998; sisters, Eva, Delores; brothers, Stanley, Lorne, and Basil. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Saturday in Smith's Funeral Home, Parrsboro, where funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Rev. David Arthur officiating. Burial in Port Greville United Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at: www.smithsfuneralhome.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: heamaha Surnames: Harris, Randall Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/583.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks, Dennis. I also found... >From www.novascotiagenealogy.com Ella C. Randall and Charles E. Harris married 1887 in Antigonish County Item can be found in Registration Year: 1887 - Book: 1803 - Page: 96 - Number: 3 When, where, and how Married: Feb 09, 1887, Antigonish, By License, Presbyterian Names and Signatures of the parties; Age; Condition; Residence at time of Marriage; Where Born: Charles E Harris, 27, Bachelor, Antigonish, Nova Scotia Ella C. Randall, 23, Spinster, Antigonish, Antigonish Charles' Occupation: Manager, Merchants Bank Charles' Parents: Edward & Eliza Ella's Parents: Willoughby & Marion, Profession: Hotel Witnesses and Officiating Minister: B.E. Gregory, M. I. King Rev. M.P. Freeman Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: heamaha Surnames: Harris Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Dennis, It would seem that the Waldren Studios photos is indeed the children of the same C.E. Harris. Both the 1901 and 1911 censuses show no other Harris' in Antigonish that could qualify. I am trying to figure out, however, which four children would be in the picture. I have concluded that their were 9 children born, based on some deductions I state below (along with oral history). Burton Harris b: July 06, 1888 in Nova Scotia, Canada (per 1901 Census) Gerald 'Juals' Harris b: May 17, 1889 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia (per 1901 Census) Ralph E. Harris b: March 04, 1892 in Nova Scotia (per 1901 Census) d: 1909 (per St James United & St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery transciptions, Antigonish) Edith Harris b: April 28, 1893 in Nova Scotia (per 1901 Census) d: 1939 (per St James United & St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery transciptions, Antigonish) Arthur R. Harris b: 1896 in (per St James United & St. Paul's Anglican Cemetery transciptions, Antigonish) Reginald Harris b: August 27, 1897 in Nova Scotia (per 1901 census) Kenneth Bruce Harris b: June 1901 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia (per 1911 Census) d: 1963 (SSDI) Guy Harris (interpreted wrong as 'Greg' on 1911 Census) b: October 1902 (per 1911 Census) Jean Harris b: September 1904 (per 1911 Census) Deductions/Assumptions/Guesses: 1. I am assuming that Gerald and Juals are the same child. Family oral history confirms that there is a Gerald. But, the 1911 census list Gerald as born in 1888, one month after Burton, which is not possible. Besides, I am seeing other discrepancies in the 1901 and 1911 censuses. Charles and Ella's birth years and ages were not completely accurate in either census! 2. Family oral history also says that one child died at/near birth. I am assuming that this is Arthur based on the cemetery transcription. 3. Family oral history also says that one child died from a hunting accident and/or falling through ice. I take that to be Ralph based on the cemetery transcription, but he might have still been alive at the time this photo was taken. As there are two girls in the photo, and there are only two girls in the family, they must be Edith and Jean. Since Jean was the youngest daughter, she appears to be about 3 in this picture. Assuming that, I would guess this photo to be taken about 1907. Edith, however, would be 14, and the girl in the back looks younger than that. So, there is a bit of a dilemma. So, at the time of this photo (let's say about 1907), that leaves the following: Burton - Jul 1888 (19) Gerald/Juals - May 1889 (18) Ralph - Mar 1892-1909 (15) Edith - April, 1893 (14) Reginald - Aug, 1897 (10) Kenneth - June, 1901 (6) Guy (not Greg!) - Oct, 1902 (5) Jean - Sep, 1904 (3) Also, another question becomes, who are the two boys? Heather Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

>From: George Newbury <georgen@ns.sympatico.ca> >Source: NOVA-SCOTIA@rootsweb.com >Subject: [NS-L] McDONALD, John - d. 1909 New York > > >ukn paper >McDONALD, John 1884 - 1909 > >"THE FATAL ELECTRIC CURRENT has added another to its long list of >victims from the ranks of >Antigonish young men residing abroad. >On last Thursday John McDonald was instantly killed at Glen Grove, New York. >He was at work on a telephone pole, and came in contact with a telephone >cable which was crossed >by an electric light wire. Twenty-two hundred volts passed through his >body, which remained suspended >until taken down by his fellow workmen. >He was a son of Ronald McDonald (Peter) of Brierley Brook, Ant., and was >25 years of age. >A young man of fine character and gentle disposition, he was >....................... >..........................................................................................................................."

>From: George Newbury <georgen@ns.sympatico.ca> >Source: NOVA-SCOTIA@rootsweb.com >Subject: [NS-L] 2 MacDONALD obits - James River, Antigonish Co > > >this is a Casket , Antigonish obituary, year ukn [possibly 1993, nil Ch-Hld] > RANALD J. MacDONALD > >Ranald John (R.J.) MacDonald, of Terrace, British Columbia, and formerly >of James River, Antigonish County, >died in Terrace on November 12. >Burial took place in Terrace on November 16. >He was a son of the late Alex P. and Mary MacDonald of James River. >He is survived by five sons, all of B.C.; a brother, Peter, James River; >four sisters, Katherine (Mrs. Howard) Watters, Westville; Ann Murphy and >Betty (Mrs. Wilfred) Callahan, >both of P.E.I.; and Zena (Mrs. Tom) Murphy, Rexdale, Ont.; and a grandson. >- >possibly a Casket, Antigonish obit [nil Ch-Hld] > PETER (Paddy) MacDONALD > >MacDONALD, Peter (Paddy) - 71, James River, Antigonish Co., died >February 9, 1996, in St. Martha's >Regional Hospital, Antigonish. >Born in James River, he was a son of the late Alex P. and Mary E. >(MacDonald) MacDonald. >He was a retired dairy farmer and member of St. Joseph's Parish. >Surviving are his wife, the former Margaret Grace; sons, Donald, John >A., Dougie, James River; >daughters, Carol Ann (Mrs. Rubert Lutes), Campbellton, N.B.; Charlene >(Mrs. Shaun Chisholm), >James River; sisters, Catherine (Mrs. Howard Watters), Westville; Anna >Murphy, Betty (Mrs. Wilfred >Callaghan), Prince Edward Island; Zena (Mrs. Tom Murphy), Ontario; 10 >grandchildren. >He was predeceased by brother R.J. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in >MacIsaac Funeral Home, >Antigonish. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Spring burial in St. >Joseph's Cemetery. >Donations to any charity.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DennisRyan29 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/583.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Heather: there was mention of the Marriage of charles and Ella in the Antigonish Casket in 1887.. It is interesting gven that they were not married in a Catholic Church you can check the info at this link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~nsantigo/casketdeathsmarriages1887-1890.html regards, Dennis Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LoisMWells Surnames: McLean and Grant Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.1.1.1.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thank you, Dennis, for the valuable info in your posts re my replies to "Heather" with questions originally about Charles Harris. It was helpful to get the ref to the Waldren Studios archives @ Dalhousie Univ., as well as the references to two books with info on the McLeans & Grants of Keppoch. My paternal grandmother was MaryAnn/Molly McLean, dau of Archibald and Nancy Grant McLean. I believe Archibald was the eldest son of Lauchlan and Elizabeth Campbell McLean. Family lore says their land grant was at Keppoch, later known as Mayfield. I would be interested in sharing more of the research I have on these families. OK to contact me directly @ loismwells@rcn.com. Hope to hear further from you. Lois Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DennisRyan29 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.1.1.1.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: there are old photos of McLeans and grants at the waldren studios archivea held at Dalhousie U.. there is a link to the sitethat I posted on the Antigonish Board. I descend from the McLean's of the Keppoch and South River. there is a sketch of these McLeans in Drummer - on - Foot they arealso referenced in DJ Rankins history of Antigonish County. that book is available online at www.ourroots.com Dennis Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DennisRyan29 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/40.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: there is a photo of a Mr. & Mrs. Abraham DeWolfe at the Waldren's Studio Archive held at Dalhousie University. there is a`link to it from one of my postings on the Antigonish Board Perhaps it is your Abraham Dennis Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DennisRyan29 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Heather: the link below is a link to a photo of the children of C E Harris of Antigonish, I am not crtain these are the children of Charles and ella, But you may note some resemblances based on your knowledge of the family http://www.library.dal.ca/archives/waldren/search/227_050.htm this phot is part of the Waldren Studios Archives held at Dalhousie. Waldrens had studios at Antigonish and New Glasgow. the link to the Archive is on the Antigonish Messacge Board in one of my postings Dennis Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DennisRyan29 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: you are most welcome. we all look for help whereever we can find it. If I can be of further Assistnce, e-mail me directly at dryan@sympatico.ca Dennis Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: heamaha Surnames: Harris, Randall Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/583.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: At some point, this family moves from Antiginosh to Massachusetts, USA. Does anyone have any information on this? 1 Charles E Harris b: December 05, 1859 in Nova Scotia, Canada (per 1901 Census & Marriage Reg) Ella Charlotte Randall aka: Ella Charlotte Rundall b: December 10, 1864 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada (per Death Cert) m: February 09, 1887 d: September 04, 1921 Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia 2 Burton Harris b: July 06, 1888 in Nova Scotia, Canada 2 Gerald 'Juals' Harris b: May 17, 1889 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia (per 1901 Census) 2 Ralph Harris b: March 04, 1892 in Nova Scotia, Canada 2 Edith Harris b: April 28, 1893 in Nova Scotia, Canada 2 Reginald Harris b: August 27, 1897 in Nova Scotia, Canada (per 1901 census) 2 Kenneth Bruce Harris, Sr b: June 1901 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada - 1911 Census 2 Guy (not Greg) Harris (interp wrong as Greg fr 1911 Census) b: October 1902 in 1911 Census 2 Jean Harris b: September 1904 in 1911 Census Thanks, Heather Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: heamaha Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lois, Thanks for taking the time to look. I'm a newbie at this, so I appreciate when folks are generous with their time and knowledge. Heather Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: heamaha Surnames: Harris, Randall, McDonald Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks for all of the help. I was able to confirm the names of Ella (Randall) Harris' parents from her death certificate: Willoughby Randall and Marion McDonald. Dennis - Thanks for pointing out the vital stats site. It has been very useful. Thanks for the link to the headstones too. Heather Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DennisRyan29 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My recents posts were intebded for heather Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LoisMWells Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry - I have no info on or connections to either Harris or Randall. Happened to be checking into the Antigonish board and had a minute to look at the birth records online based on your posting. The surnames I'm researching are Mc/MacLean and Grant. Good luck... Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DennisRyan29 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: At the link blow you will find reference to a willoughby Randall M. to Marion Randall in Antigonish, so I suspect Lois' suggestion of names is likely accurate Dennis http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/read/CAN-NS-ANTIGONISH/2004-02/1076006576 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.