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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: those would be my guesses as well. Do you know of any siblings Ella may have had could lead to a more definite identification of their names 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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Heather, I agree it is difficult to decipher the script for the names of Ella C. Randall's parents. Possibly "Willoughby" for her father and "Marion" as her mother. Might provide further clues. Happy searching! Lois in Massachusetts, US 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: census Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/583/mb.ashx Message Board Post: 1 Charles E Harris Born: February 1861 in Nova Scotia, Canada (per 1911 Census) Ella C Randall Born: December 1865 in Nova Scotia, Canada (per 1911 Census) 2 Burton Harris? (1901 census) Born: July 06, 1888 in Nova Scotia, Canada AND/OR Gerald Harris? (1911 Census) Born: August 1888 in Nova Scotia ??? [I know from verbal accounts that there is a Gerald Harris in this family.] 2 Juals Harris Born: May 17, 1889 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census) 2 Ralph Harris Born: March 04, 1892 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census) 2 Edith Harris Born: April 28, 1893 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census) 2 Reginald Harris Born: August 27, 1897 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census) 2 Kenneth Bruce Harris, Sr Born: June 1901 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada (1911 Census) Died: 1963 Pinellas Co, Florida 2 Guy Harris (interpretation of census is wrong; Guy NOT Greg) Born: October 1902 (1911 Census) 2 Jean Harris Born: September 1904 (1911 Census) Charles E Harris, age 27, bachelor, manager of Merchants Bank born NS, son of Edward and Eliza Ella C. Randall, age 23, spinster born Antigonish married February 9, 1887 by License, Presbyterian I looked at the census data on www.automatedgenealogy.com. The 1901 and 1911 censuses give different birth dates, so I will have to rectify that. The Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics web page at www.novascotiagenealogy.com has the marriage record. Wish I could make out Ella's parents names... Hope this helps someone, 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 Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/582.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Dennis, Thank you so much for the resource! It looks like I had the wrong given name. Here is what I've since discovered (in case it's helpful to someone else): I looked at the census data on www.automatedgenealogy.com. The 1901 and 1911 censuses give different birth dates, so I will have to rectify that. The Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics web page at www.novascotiagenealogy.com has the marriage record. Wish I could make out Ella's parents names... 1 Charles E Harris Born: February 1861 in Nova Scotia, Canada (per 1911 Census) Ella C Randall Born: December 1865 in Nova Scotia, Canada (per 1911 Census) 2 Burton Harris? (1901 census) Born: July 06, 1888 in Nova Scotia, Canada AND/OR Gerald Harris? (1911 Census) Born: August 1888 in Nova Scotia ??? [I know from verbal accounts that there is a Gerald Harris in this family.] 2 Juals Harris Born: May 17, 1889 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census) 2 Ralph Harris Born: March 04, 1892 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census) 2 Edith Harris Born: April 28, 1893 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census) 2 Reginald Harris Born: August 27, 1897 in Nova Scotia, Canada (1901 census) 2 Kenneth Bruce Harris, Sr Born: June 1901 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada (1911 Census) Died: 1963 Pinellas Co, Florida 2 Guy Harris (interpretation of census is wrong; Guy NOT Greg) Born: October 1902 (1911 Census) 2 Jean Harris Born: September 1904 (1911 Census) Charles E Harris, age 27, bachelor, manager of Merchants Bank born NS, son of Edward and Eliza Ella C. Randall, age 23, spinster born Antigonish married February 9, 1887 by License, Presbyterian Hope this helps someone, 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.

Chronicle Herald August 10, 2007 SMITH, James "Roy" - 65, Halifax, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 8, 2007, in QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Herbert D. "Bert" and Harriet (Chisholm) Smith. Roy was a graduate from St. Martha's Hospital School of Clinical Laboratory Technology, having obtained his certification in Diagnostic Cyto-Technology from the Toronto General Hospital and the Pathology Institute, Halifax. His career in laboratory work was spent at St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish, and the Oshawa General Hospital, Oshawa, Ont. Roy had a second career in nutrition management, having obtained his certification from Humber College, Toronto, Ont., and by correspondence from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Calgary, Alta. His working career in nutrition management was spent at QEII Health Sciences Centre, Halifax. In his off time Roy enjoyed doing volunteer work with various community groups, both in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Roy took a great interest in heritage and family history and was a member of the Antigonish, Pictou and Colchester Historical Associations, as well as the Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia. His other interests included photography, gardening, furniture refinishing and rug hooking. Church was always an important part of Roy's life. In his younger years he was a member of St. James United, Antigonish, and more recently a member and active participant of Bedford United Church, Bedford. He is survived by brothers, Allister (Mary Ellen), James River, Antigonish Co., and their family; Robert (Linda), New Glasgow, and their family; sisters, Lynne (John) Tolson, Bedford, and her family; Karen, Antigonish; Pauline, Dartmouth, and her family; uncle, Clifford Smith, Toronto; aunts, Mrs. Edith Williams, Toronto, and Mrs. Isabel Whidden, Antigonish; many cousins and many friends. He was predeceased by infant sister, June. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will take place Saturday, August 11, at 10:30 a.m. in Bedford United Church, 1200 Bedford Highway, Bedford, with a reception to follow in the church hall. Burial will take place at St. James-St. Paul's Cemetery, Antigonish, at a later date. Flowers gratefully declined. Should friends desire, donations in memory of Roy may be made to a cause that you believe in. Roy wants to thank all those who gave him support in this part of his journey.

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/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HEATHER: HAVE YOU TRIED THE NOVA SCOTIA HISTORICAL VITAL STATISTICS SITE. i JUST LOOKED THERE AND THERE ARE NUMEROUS BIRTH, DEATH AND MRRIAGE REGISTRATIONS POSTED FOR THE NAME gEORGE hARRIS. You can access that site at this link: www.novascotiageealogy.com. you will need to download their image viewer to view the actual registrations happy hunting 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 8, 2007 BRIAND (Stewart), Annie Agnes - 79, former resident of Shirley Street and Northwood Manor, Halifax, died August 5, 2007, in the VG Site, QEII, Halifax, after a difficult battle with cancer. Born June 10, 1928, in College Grant, Antigonish Co., she was a daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (MacDonald) Stewart. Anne was the last surviving member of her immediate family, however, she is survived by relatives especially close, her brother-in-law, Bart Briand; sister-in-law, Katherine Stewart, and nephews, Vaughan and Ron Chisholm and Aubrey LeBlanc. As well, she is survived by many other nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Valma; brothers, Ronald, John Isaac, Danny, Charles, Hugh; sisters, Katie Chisholm, Jenny MacInnis, Grace Chisholm, and Mamie Chisholm. Anne retired after many years in housekeeping at Camp Hill Hospital and Dalhousie University. She will be remembered for her love of family and her great smile which captured the hearts of all who met her. Cremation has taken place. Visitation 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday, August 12, in Cruikshank's Halifax Funeral Home, 2032 Robie St. Funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 13, in St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Halifax. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Anne to Canadian Cancer Society. On-line condolences may be sent to: condolences.cruikshank@ns.aliantzinc.ca

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ljboucher Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/580.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My gr-gr-grandmother (Marguerite GIRROIR PETITPAS) and three of her son died within a week of each other between 12 Mar and 19 Mar in the year 1870. The cause of death was scarlettina. At least that is what was put down by the authorities in the provincial death register. Regards, Lloyd BOUCHER 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/580.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rosealie: I am not sure of the dates, but Hughie John Sandy MacDonald had two brothers and a sister who died young within a few days of one another cause of death was diptheria. this occurred At the family home in Dunmore, See DOFat abt pg. 183 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: rmaceachern1 Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/580/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Five children in a Linwood, Antigonish County, family died within a six day period in March, 1870. Only the parents and eldest child survived. No cause of death is given. Smallpox? Meales? Whooping cough? Anyone come across a similar pattern of deaths in this area around the same time? Best guesses? Thanks. 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: rmaceachern1 Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/579/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Five children in a Linwood, Antigonish County, family died within a six day period in March, 1870. Only the eldest child in the family and the parents survived. The mother was three months pregnant at the time and later delivered a healthy baby. No cause of death is given for any of the five. Wondering if anyone else has info on a Linwood area family that might have had a similar pattern of deaths at that time. Smallpox? Measles? Whooping cough? Thanks for any opinions. 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/578/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking contact with descendants of Malcolm McDonald of Tracadie, NS. Malcolm Married Catherine McLaren of Antigonish. their daughter Mary is my g-grandmother 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.

>Date: Sun, 5 Aug 2007 02:05:10 -0600 >From: "Douglas Sinnis" <dsinnis@ns.sympatico.ca> >Source: CAN-NS-OBITS@rootsweb.com >Subject: [CAN-NS-OBITS] Obits(1432-1435) Higham, MacDonald, Smith, Breen > > > >OBIT # 1433 - HALIFAX HERALD - 2 JUNE 2000 > >MacDONALD, John Joseph "Jackie-Jeep" - 69, Glen Haven Manor, New >Glasgow, formerly of Merigomish, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, in the >manor. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Francis and >Mildred (Doucett) MacDonald. He retired in 1985 due to illness. He >had been employed as a welder, fisherman and self-employed painter. >He was an adherent of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Merigomish. >Surviving are daughters, Lori-ann Murphy, Stellarton; Lois (Roger) >Richards, Sunderland, Ont.; sons, Scott (Tracy), Bridgeville; Joe >(Helen), Tracadie; Robert (Pat), Randy, Oshawa, Ont.; former wife, >Norma MacDonald, Oshawa; sisters, Alexina (Edward) MacCarthy, >Oromocto, N.B.; Loretta (Walley) Head, New Waterford; Betty (Moris) >Ryan, Ontario; Marie (James) Boudreau, Tracadie; brothers, John >(Judy) MacAdam, Eastern Passage; William (Mildred) MacDonald, >Antigonish; nine grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was >predeceased by children, Elizabeth and John in infancy; sister, Ei! > leen Cameron; brother, James. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. > Saturday in P&K MacDonald Funeral Home, New Glasgow, from where > funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday with Major Carson Durdle > officiating. Burial will be in Murray's Point Cemetery. Donations > may be made in his memory to the Children's Wish Foundation or > Canadian Cancer Society. > > > >OBIT # 1434 - HALIFAX HERALD - 2 JUNE 2000 > >SMITH, Sandra "Sandi" Margaret - 54, 296 1/2 South Foord Street, >Stellarton, formerly of Glenelg, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in >the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Antigonish, she was a >daughter of Margaret Idella (Tate) Smith, Stellarton and the late >Herman R. Smith. She was a resident of Stellarton for 25 years and >was a summer resident of Glenelg. Sandi was employed with Wear Well >Garments, Stellarton for 25 years. She was an adherent of the Kirk >Memorial United Church, Glenelg where she was active in the church >functions. Sandra was also an active supporter of the Saint Mary's >District Fire Department. She was an avid bell collector. Sandra >fought a courageous battle with cancer and will be greatly missed by >her many friends and family. She is survived by her sister, Shirley >(Max) Francis, Milton, Queens County; niece, Julie (Shawn) D'Arcy, >Mersey Point, Queens Co.; nephew, Jonathan Francis, Halifax. She was >predeceased by brother, Laurie Seldon. Her remains w! > ill rest in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow for visitation > 7-9 p.m. Saturday. Her remains will then be transferred to The Kirk > Memorial United Church, Glenelg for visitation from 2:30 p.m. up > until the time of service at 3:30 p.m., Rev. James Forbes > officiating. Burial will be in The Evergreen Cemetery. Family > flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to The > Kirk Memorial United Church or The Evergreen Cemetery, c/o R.R. 1, > Aspen, Guysborough County, NS, B0H 1E0 > > <snip> > >Doug & Jean Sinnis

Chronicle Herald August 2, 2007 MATTIE, Robert "Wayne" - 58, East Tracadie, Antigonish Co., passed away on August 1, 2007, in St. Martha's Regional Hospital Antigonish. Born in Antigonish, he was a son of the late Lawrence and Matilda (Bonvie) Mattie. Wayne enjoyed music and loved to entertain with his accordion and guitar. He was well-known and appreciated for his meticulous nature and care for vehicles and the family property. He is survived by brother, Bert (Nora) Campbellville, Ont.; sisters, Joyce (Bob) DeCoste, St. Catharines, Ont.; Diane (Bill) Wenners, Somersworth, N.H.; Marilyn Kozoriz, Toronto; Jean (George) Fitzgerald, Brampton, Ont.; several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation at Wayne's request. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Peter's Church, Tracadie, with Rev. John Barry presiding. Burial in the parish cemetery. On-line condolences: www.clcurry.com

>Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2007 19:40:28 -0600 >From: George Newbury <georgen@ns.sympatico.ca> >Source: STEWART@rootsweb.com >Subject: [STEWART] STEWART, Alex W. - d. December 20, 1943 Nova Scotia > > >Monday, December 27, 1943...The Halifax Chronicle, Halifax, N.S. > ALEX W. STEWART >ANTIGONISH, December 26 - Alex W. Stewart, well-known farmer of Glen >Alpine, this county, >died at the home of his niece Mrs. Alex MacMillan, of Fairmount, Monday, >Dec. 20, after a brief illness. >Mr. Stewart was born at Glen Alpine, 85 years ago, his parents being the >late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stewart of that district. >Surviving are one brother, Archy, of New York, and two sisters, Mrs. >Elizabeth Kennedy, New York, >and Mrs. Nelson Lingern, Brockton, Mass. >The funeral was held on Wednesday, Dec 22, in St. James United Church, >Antigonish, conducted by >the pastor Rev. E.B.S. Miller. Interment was at North Lochaber.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: penysmom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/577.2.1.1.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry, all I have is the names, and I don't know if they are correct. If we could find where Matthew died, we could probably find his parents' names on the death certificate. 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: VincentMacNeil Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/577.2.1.1.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you have any information about this Malcolm MacNeil and Mary MacKinnon? There was a couple by this name in Boisdale, Cape Breton but I don't see a Matthew for them. Vince 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: penysmom Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/577.2.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James Joseph MacNeil, born 2 Aug 1882 in Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts and died 19 Mar 1923 in Chelsea, Suffolk, MA. Married Catherine Ann Kerwin on 23 Nov 1902. Catherine Ann Kerwin was born 17 Jun 1885 in Dover, Stratford, New Hampshire and died 18 Oct 1963 in Everett, Middlesex, Massachusetts. Children: 1. John Matthew MacNeil, born 29 Mar 1904 in Everett and died 26 Feb 1930. 2. James Joseph MacNeil, born 13 Sep 1905 in Stoneham, Mass 3. Catherine MacNeil, born about 1906 in Mass 4. Andrew Patrick MacNeil, born 28 Oct 1907 in Everett 5. Rose Geraldine MacNeil, born 26 Feb 1909 in Everett, died 3 Jan 2000 in Long Island, New York, married William Henry Wanser on 29 Nov 1931 6. Matthew MacNeil, born about Oct 1910 7. Mary C. MacNeil, born about 1913 8. Catherine MacNeil, born about 1915 9. Margaret Alice MacNeil, born 13 Jun 1919 in Chelsea, and died 19 Sep 1995 in Waltham, Mass. Married Joseph Harkins. 10. Matthew MacNeil, born 16 Jun 1920 11. Grace MacNeil, born 9 Aug 1921, died 22 Sep 1922. 12. Josephine MacNeil, born 9 Aug 1923 (?) After looking at my research, I do not think that Neil MacNeil was Matthew's father. Neil and his son Matthew appear in the 1881 and 1991 census for Canada when Matthew was in the 1880 U.S.census. Another researcher has Matthew's parents as Malcom McNeil and Mary McKinnon. 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: penysmom Surnames: MacNeil, Collins, Dufault Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.antigonish/577.2.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Kate A. MacNeil, born 7 Aug 1885 in Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts Married James Colins (1881-?) 13 Jan 1904 in Chelsea, Suffolk, Massachusetts Children: 1. Alexander Francis Collins, born 21 Jan 1904 in Chelsea. Married Corrine Dufault on 28 Jun 1926 in Spencer, Worcester, Massachusetts 2. Lilian Collins, born about 1906 3. James Collins, born about 1907 4. Della Collins, born about 1909. 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.

Pat, I only get obits that are relevant to Antigonish County. I did, however, find the obit for you in the Cape Breton list archives. I will send it to you separately. Best, Linda At 09:31 AM 7/30/2007, you wrote: >Would you please forward me a copy of the oblituary for Regina (Ryan) >Layes from River Ryan. She was the daughter of Frank P. Ryan and Mary >Stella (Parker) Ryan. I believe she died a couple of weeks ago. Thank >you. > >Pat Ryan