SCOTTISH NAMES RESEARCH Anyone interested in Scottish Family Research this is a very good site. http://scottishnamesresearch.info/snr.html Peter ======================== GYMPIE TWO MILE FRASERS http://tibbsau.com/fraser.html ========================

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: allanatoo Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/3688.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: After searching thru our family information and the 1881, 1901, and 1911 Canadian Census I now have a THEORY about our Gillis roots. So based on what we know & what I'm guessing at, I think this family is the one we connect to - TEXT Extract: 1881 Canadian Census 5 CONT Census Place: Albion Mines, Pictou, Nova Scotia 5 CONT Source: FHL Film 1375811 NAC C-13175 Dist 20 SubDist O Page 62 Family 299 5 CONT Simon GILLIS 5 CONT Male M 46 Scottish Nova Scotia 5 CONT Occ: Collier Religion: Catholic 5 CONT Mary GILLIS 5 CONT Female M 45 Irish Ireland 5 CONT Religion: Catholic 5 CONT Martha GILLIS 5 CONT Female 21 Scottish New Brunswick 5 CONT Religion: Catholic 5 CONT Daniel GILLIS 5 CONT Male 19 Scottish New Brunswick 5 CONT Occ: Carpenter Religion: Catholic 5 CONT Emma GILLIS 5 CONT Female 17 Scottish New Brunswick 5 CONT Religion: Catholic 5 CONT Alex'r. GILLIS 5 CONT Male 16 Scottish Nova Scotia 5 CONT Occ: Teamster Religion: Catholic 5 CONT Angus GILLIS 5 CONT Male 13 Scottish Nova Scotia 5 CONT Occ: Laborer Religion: Catholic 5 CONT John GILLIS 5 CONT Male 11 Scottish Nova Scotia 5 CONT Religion: Catholic 5 CONT Duncan GILLIS 5 CONT Male 8 Scottish Nova Scotia 5 CONT Religion: Catholic 5 CONT Simon GILLIS 5 CONT Male 7 Scottish Nova Scotia 5 CONT Religion: Catholic 5 CONT Mirrah GILLIS 5 CONT Female 2 Scottish Nova Scotia 5 CONT Religion: Catholic Martha from this family married Joseph Mooney in Antigonish in 1896. Confirmed thru NS records now available on-line. My great-grandfather was Alex Simon Gillis, born in Antigonish, NS in 1865. He married Flora MacDonald (daughter of Anna Boyd & Lewis MacDonald of Antigonish)& their first child, Mary, was born in Stellarton (Albion Mines) in 1896. Their 3rd child was named Martha - my grandmother, named for her Aunt Martha Gillis. My mother, Emily, was named for an aunt whose version of that name was Emma. It was always "said" that Alex's mother was Irish and all the references I can find in the Census info and the various on-line BMD records all indicate that Mary Gillis (above) was Mary McHeffey (possibly McKeffey or other variation in spelling)born in Ireland. The birth record for one of their children, information supplied by the father, Simon, states that Simon & Mary were married in Sydney in 1958 - have not seen any confirmation of that as yet. So, can anyone burst my bubble? I'll post this to Pictou & Antigonish sites as well. 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.

Has anyone had trouble with this site? When I click on M-Z records, I can only get A-L which is the one above. Charlotte -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Peter Tibbett Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 8:59 PM To: CAN-NS-PICTOU Subject: [CAN-NS-PICTOU] SCOTTISH NAMES RESEARCH SCOTTISH NAMES RESEARCH Anyone interested in Scottish Family Research this is a very good site. http://scottishnamesresearch.info/snr.html Peter ======================== GYMPIE TWO MILE FRASERS http://tibbsau.com/fraser.html ======================== ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.4/790 - Release Date: 5/5/2007 10:34 AM

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Sue, I am very interested in Alexander's wife named Ellen. Would you happen to know where this information came from? I would like to verify this as I have had a hard time finding any name. Thanks Bruce Grant > > From: "GRANT SUE SABIN" <[email protected]> > Date: 2007/05/01 Tue PM 10:26:53 EDT > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: [CAN-NS-PICTOU] JAMES GRANT, b. abt 1808, d. 15 Mar 1872; > marr. DOLLINA MORRISON > > Hello Beccie, > > How nice to hear from you about your Grant family. I have a record on them in my files, however, I have discovered that that line is probably not mine. Notes I have on him say: "He was an external revenue officer, NS, 1871 Census for Caribou." This info was from Allen Robertson, who is on the Pictou list. > > >From what I have researched, the father to your James Grant, b. abt 1808, is indeed Alexander GRANT, whose wife was Ellen. Alexander was b. abt 1778, Nova Scotia. So far I show that he and his wife Ellen > had 3 children, Alexander Grant, b. abt 1807, marr. Margaret Fraser; your James Grant, d. 15 Mar 1872; and Alpin Grant, b. abt 1810, married to Charlotte Crosskill. > > The father of Alexander Grant (1778) was Alpin Grant. I don't know his wife's name. Here are some of my notes on Alpin: > > Note: All of the following needs to be verified, as it is almost all hand-me-down from other researchers, but may be helpful for those researching Alpin Grant: > > 1740, 15 March: his birth, at Meikle, Inverness, Scotland > > Chr. 16 Mar 1740 > > 1766: abt., he may have married one Jannet?? in Scotland. > > 1767, abt: son Peter born at Glen Urquhart, Inverness > > He marr. Eleanor, abt 1796?, of Pictou, NS > > He died 30 Oct 1852, Scotch Hill, Pictou, NS > > 1773, 22 Sept., birth of son James at Glen Urquhart > > 1775: came to the American Colonies...he followed his brother James there." > > 1778, abt., birth of son Alexander, NS. (schooled at Winsor > > Married Ellen at NS > > 1780: birth of son John Alpin, ?Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia (see birth records online) > > married Annie Mclean > > 1783: Discharged from 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, 2nd Battalion under Major Small, serving out war in Windsor area. > > He received a 500 acre land grant in Pictou? "His bro. John did also, in Springville." > > 1783: He moved on to East River, Pictou Co., NS > > 1785: abt., birth of dau. Mary, at ?East River, Pictou > > 1788: abt., birth of dau Katherine, at Pictou. > > 1788: abt., death of wife. > > 1828, abt., Alpin's death at East River, Pictou. > > Researcher Audrey Kotterman: > > "Alpin Grant was born on 15 March 1740 in Meikle, Inverness, Scotland. He was christened on 16 Mar 1740. He appeared on the census in 1817 in Pictou, NS. He died in 1828 in East River, Pictou, NS. > > East River was called Duckland by the Indians. Alpin Grant was born in Glen Urquhart, Sct. in 1740. He was the son of Ian MacAlein Grant and *Mary Catherine Grant. (disputed mother) In 1775 he followed his brother James to the American Colonies. It is unsure whether his original destination was N.S. It is thought that the destination might have been Philadelphia and they were diverted north due to the outbreak of hostilities. When they landed, Alpin left his son Peter to be schooled in Halifax and enlisted in the 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, 2nd Battalion under Major Small. He served out the war in the Windsor area. It is assumed that his wife and son James accompanied him; two more sons were born before his discharge in 1773. (this should be 1783, I believe) > > At that time, Alpin and Janet (may not be his wife's name) appear to have moved on to East River in Pictou County. Pictou County in 1775 was a wilderness waiting to be tamed into farms. Alpin with his background as a farmer on Drum Fadda Long Ridge in his homeland of Inverness Co. Scotland was ready for the challenge. > > Alpin lived until 1828. He presumably died in East River, but at this time his grave has not been located in Pictou. Military service for British in American Revolution. Possibly 3 more children. > > I have more info on Alpin's father also, and if you want my notes on him, just let me know. > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Hello, Just a couple of notes with regards to Alexander Grant. One of his son's name was James and he married Dolly or Dollina Morrison. In addition to the three boys, there were three girls, named Susan (married John Talbot, born 1818), Margret REA (1811-1887, married Henry Rea) and another girl unnamed. Regards Bruce Grant > > From: "GRANT SUE SABIN" <[email protected]> > Date: 2007/05/01 Tue PM 10:26:53 EDT > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: [CAN-NS-PICTOU] JAMES GRANT, b. abt 1808, d. 15 Mar 1872; > marr. DOLLINA MORRISON > > Hello Beccie, > > How nice to hear from you about your Grant family. I have a record on them in my files, however, I have discovered that that line is probably not mine. Notes I have on him say: "He was an external revenue officer, NS, 1871 Census for Caribou." This info was from Allen Robertson, who is on the Pictou list. > > >From what I have researched, the father to your James Grant, b. abt 1808, is indeed Alexander GRANT, whose wife was Ellen. Alexander was b. abt 1778, Nova Scotia. So far I show that he and his wife Ellen > had 3 children, Alexander Grant, b. abt 1807, marr. Margaret Fraser; your James Grant, d. 15 Mar 1872; and Alpin Grant, b. abt 1810, married to Charlotte Crosskill. > > The father of Alexander Grant (1778) was Alpin Grant. I don't know his wife's name. Here are some of my notes on Alpin: > > Note: All of the following needs to be verified, as it is almost all hand-me-down from other researchers, but may be helpful for those researching Alpin Grant: > > 1740, 15 March: his birth, at Meikle, Inverness, Scotland > > Chr. 16 Mar 1740 > > 1766: abt., he may have married one Jannet?? in Scotland. > > 1767, abt: son Peter born at Glen Urquhart, Inverness > > He marr. Eleanor, abt 1796?, of Pictou, NS > > He died 30 Oct 1852, Scotch Hill, Pictou, NS > > 1773, 22 Sept., birth of son James at Glen Urquhart > > 1775: came to the American Colonies...he followed his brother James there." > > 1778, abt., birth of son Alexander, NS. (schooled at Winsor > > Married Ellen at NS > > 1780: birth of son John Alpin, ?Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia (see birth records online) > > married Annie Mclean > > 1783: Discharged from 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, 2nd Battalion under Major Small, serving out war in Windsor area. > > He received a 500 acre land grant in Pictou? "His bro. John did also, in Springville." > > 1783: He moved on to East River, Pictou Co., NS > > 1785: abt., birth of dau. Mary, at ?East River, Pictou > > 1788: abt., birth of dau Katherine, at Pictou. > > 1788: abt., death of wife. > > 1828, abt., Alpin's death at East River, Pictou. > > Researcher Audrey Kotterman: > > "Alpin Grant was born on 15 March 1740 in Meikle, Inverness, Scotland. He was christened on 16 Mar 1740. He appeared on the census in 1817 in Pictou, NS. He died in 1828 in East River, Pictou, NS. > > East River was called Duckland by the Indians. Alpin Grant was born in Glen Urquhart, Sct. in 1740. He was the son of Ian MacAlein Grant and *Mary Catherine Grant. (disputed mother) In 1775 he followed his brother James to the American Colonies. It is unsure whether his original destination was N.S. It is thought that the destination might have been Philadelphia and they were diverted north due to the outbreak of hostilities. When they landed, Alpin left his son Peter to be schooled in Halifax and enlisted in the 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, 2nd Battalion under Major Small. He served out the war in the Windsor area. It is assumed that his wife and son James accompanied him; two more sons were born before his discharge in 1773. (this should be 1783, I believe) > > At that time, Alpin and Janet (may not be his wife's name) appear to have moved on to East River in Pictou County. Pictou County in 1775 was a wilderness waiting to be tamed into farms. Alpin with his background as a farmer on Drum Fadda Long Ridge in his homeland of Inverness Co. Scotland was ready for the challenge. > > Alpin lived until 1828. He presumably died in East River, but at this time his grave has not been located in Pictou. Military service for British in American Revolution. Possibly 3 more children. > > I have more info on Alpin's father also, and if you want my notes on him, just let me know. > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Sorry, The passenger list was from the CPR ROYAL EDWARD not SS PRINCE EDWArD, THanks kay

Hi Can anyone tell me where I could find a copy of the passenger list for the SS Prince Edward. It docked in Halifax in 1911. Thanks Kay

Hello Beccie, How nice to hear from you about your Grant family. I have a record on them in my files, however, I have discovered that that line is probably not mine. Notes I have on him say: "He was an external revenue officer, NS, 1871 Census for Caribou." This info was from Allen Robertson, who is on the Pictou list. >From what I have researched, the father to your James Grant, b. abt 1808, is indeed Alexander GRANT, whose wife was Ellen. Alexander was b. abt 1778, Nova Scotia. So far I show that he and his wife Ellen had 3 children, Alexander Grant, b. abt 1807, marr. Margaret Fraser; your James Grant, d. 15 Mar 1872; and Alpin Grant, b. abt 1810, married to Charlotte Crosskill. The father of Alexander Grant (1778) was Alpin Grant. I don't know his wife's name. Here are some of my notes on Alpin: Note: All of the following needs to be verified, as it is almost all hand-me-down from other researchers, but may be helpful for those researching Alpin Grant: 1740, 15 March: his birth, at Meikle, Inverness, Scotland Chr. 16 Mar 1740 1766: abt., he may have married one Jannet?? in Scotland. 1767, abt: son Peter born at Glen Urquhart, Inverness He marr. Eleanor, abt 1796?, of Pictou, NS He died 30 Oct 1852, Scotch Hill, Pictou, NS 1773, 22 Sept., birth of son James at Glen Urquhart 1775: came to the American Colonies...he followed his brother James there." 1778, abt., birth of son Alexander, NS. (schooled at Winsor Married Ellen at NS 1780: birth of son John Alpin, ?Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia (see birth records online) married Annie Mclean 1783: Discharged from 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, 2nd Battalion under Major Small, serving out war in Windsor area. He received a 500 acre land grant in Pictou? "His bro. John did also, in Springville." 1783: He moved on to East River, Pictou Co., NS 1785: abt., birth of dau. Mary, at ?East River, Pictou 1788: abt., birth of dau Katherine, at Pictou. 1788: abt., death of wife. 1828, abt., Alpin's death at East River, Pictou. Researcher Audrey Kotterman: "Alpin Grant was born on 15 March 1740 in Meikle, Inverness, Scotland. He was christened on 16 Mar 1740. He appeared on the census in 1817 in Pictou, NS. He died in 1828 in East River, Pictou, NS. East River was called Duckland by the Indians. Alpin Grant was born in Glen Urquhart, Sct. in 1740. He was the son of Ian MacAlein Grant and *Mary Catherine Grant. (disputed mother) In 1775 he followed his brother James to the American Colonies. It is unsure whether his original destination was N.S. It is thought that the destination might have been Philadelphia and they were diverted north due to the outbreak of hostilities. When they landed, Alpin left his son Peter to be schooled in Halifax and enlisted in the 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, 2nd Battalion under Major Small. He served out the war in the Windsor area. It is assumed that his wife and son James accompanied him; two more sons were born before his discharge in 1773. (this should be 1783, I believe) At that time, Alpin and Janet (may not be his wife's name) appear to have moved on to East River in Pictou County. Pictou County in 1775 was a wilderness waiting to be tamed into farms. Alpin with his background as a farmer on Drum Fadda Long Ridge in his homeland of Inverness Co. Scotland was ready for the challenge. Alpin lived until 1828. He presumably died in East River, but at this time his grave has not been located in Pictou. Military service for British in American Revolution. Possibly 3 more children. I have more info on Alpin's father also, and if you want my notes on him, just let me know.

Diane: I believe that ALEXANDER D. GRANT, born 11 May 1869, to Alex GRANT and ANN MACDONALD is the same ALEXANDER D. GRANT shown on the 1881 and 1891 Census even though the dates are off by one year. Grant researchers Allan Robertson and Bill Dunbar relate this story of Alexander Grant: "From my 1867 Ambrose Church Map showing all the farms I think these Grants live at "Pleasant Valley" on old maps and I think it is Sunnybrae on modern maps. On the map there is an A. Grant store right at Pleasant Valley and just beyond the store are A. Grant D., R., and other A. Grant farms or houses. My 2nd great Grandfather William Fraser was a tailor at Island, East River, Pictou Co., and also had a sawmill and 1861 was at Messr. A. Grant's new fangled shingling machine at his sawmill at Springville and William was looking (and evidently more) at the new machine and 4 fingers were lying on the block before him. A sad tale and ended William's tailoring career. A cousin told me this story and then another friend ran across it in the 1861 newspaper article." This was submitted by Bill Dunbar of Montana. He also submitted this info: Alexander Grant appears on the 1881 Canada Census: New Glasgow, N.S., Can., p. 89, 382/443 or 95/58 Grant, Alexander.....M50, (1831) N.S., C Pres., Scotch, Merchant, Married Annie...........F38 (1843) Married Finlay...........M19 (1862) Printer Alexander.....M12 (1869) John.............M 8 (1873) Alice.............F20 (1861) English Servant Alexander Grant appears on the 1891 Census, New Glasgow, N.S., Canada: Grant, Alexander....(1830) N.S., Can Annie..........(1843) N.S., Can Alexander D.(1870) John W.......(1873) Clarence......(1883) Alexander Grant appears on the 1901 Census, Dist. 38 Pictou, N.S., P. 15:149/162: Grant, Alexander, m.W., Head Marr., 14 Jul 1829, 71, N.S. Ann, wife, marr., Dec?, 1842, age 58, N.S. Clarence, m, w., son, sing., 22 Dec?, 1882, age 18. Alexander Grant appears on the 1911: Census of New Glasgow, Pictou, NS, #175: GRANT, ALEXANDER, head; marr. , b. Jul 1829, 81 Grant, Annie, wife; Oct 1842, 68 Grant, Clarance, son, Sep 1882, 28 Alexander Grant died on 19 May 1913: New Glasgow, Pictou Co., N.S., Canada. The Index to Estates, film 0581848, shows: Grant, Alex., New Glasgow, Adm., 5/23/1913, #4059, see film 1838592 It was filed May 23, 1913. In part, it says, ESTATE # 4059 "I, Clarence Grant, of New Glasgow, in the county of Pictou, make oath and say: That I am a son of the said deceased, that the deceased died on or about the 19th day of May, 1913, and that the said deceased at the time of his death had a fixed place of abode at New Glasgow in the County of Pictou. (unable to locate will...leaving a widow and one child only, who is your petitioner, that the value of the personal property and affects is under two thousand dollarrs, and the value of property is under four thousand dollars.) signed 20th day of May, 1913. Other info from the probate record say he lived at New Glasgow, was a merchant...died intestate (no will) Info at http://trees.ancestry.com/ gives incorrect information about Alexander Grant, son of Finlay Grant. Hope this helps! BILL DORGAN Owner/Moderator MACKENZIE GENEALOGY YAHOO GROUP http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MACKENZIE_GENEALOGY/ website: www.mackenziefamilytree.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: b1gqyq13 Surnames: COOKE, BUCK, GRANT Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5324/mb.ashx Message Board Post: BUCK - COOKE, Ada Isabel: May 4, 1994: The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star COOKE, Ada Isabel - 86, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Springville and Bridgeville, Pictou County, died May 1, 1994, in the villa. Born in Park City, Utah, she was a daughter of the late W.D. and Isabel (Grant) Buck. She resided most of her life in Springville, except for 17 years in Flushing, N.Y., and then returned to Bridgeville. She was a graduate of Pictou Academy and attended Provincial Normal College, Truro, teaching school in Thorburn. She was a member of Springville Presbyterian Church; Missionary Society; past president of Springville Institute; member of Home and Country; Dorcas Rebekah Lodge 42, Thorburn and former clerk of session in Flushing Presbyterian Church, New York. She is survived by two daughters, Lynn Thomasset, New York; Rilla Hickert, California; two sisters, Dorothy Raphael, Vermont; Ann MacDonald, Stellarton; two brothers, John, London, Ont.; W.D. Jr., Churchville, Pictou County; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many nieces ! and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland; three sisters, Afton Hansen, Edna Fraser, Gracie; brother, Grant. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, where a lodge service will be 6:45 p.m. Thursday. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Springville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Waldon Moase officiating. Burial will be in Springville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Valley View Villa, Springville Presbyterian Church or any charity. 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: b1gqyq13 Surnames: COOKE, LANGLEY Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5323/mb.ashx Message Board Post: COOKE, Roland Lea: April 13, 1994, The Chronicle-Herald/The Mail-Star, COOKE, Roland Lea - 87, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Springville and Bridgeville, died April 11, 1994, in the villa. Born in Goldbrook, Guysborough County, he was a son of the late Russell and Laurilla (Langley) Cooke. He lived most of his life in Springville, except for 17 years in New York and retiring to Bridgeville. He was employed by Trenton Car Works and was an ardent woodworker and carpenter. He was a veteran of the Second World War and was a member of the Pictou County Highlanders. He was a member of Springville Presbyterian Church, where he served as a trustee and was a former member of Flushing Presbyterian Church, New York. He was a member of Springville IOOF and Royal Canadian Legion 75, Eureka and Pictou County Bottle Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Ada Isabel Buck; two daughters, Lynn Thomasset, Bronxville, N.Y.; Rilla Hickert, Palmdale, Calif.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Daisy (Mrs. Clarence MacDonald),! Churchville; Edith (Mrs. Jack Robertson), New Glasgow; brother, Hugh A., Springville; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Edward, Orris, Byron, Brenton; a sister. Visitation will be 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Thursday in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Friday in Springville Presbyterian Church, Rev. Waldon Moase and Rev. David Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Springville Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to Valley View Villa, Springville Presbyterian Church or any charity. 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.

Hi Suzie, There are also the Grants that were from the Central Caribou area. I believe around Scotch Hill. My gggrandfather was James Grant and he was married to Dolena (AKA Dolly) Morrison (some information found at NSARM on their son Daniel Morrison Grant's death certificate, and some off their gravestone found in the Laurel Hill Cemetery.) On a map of Pictou County from 1892, it shows Daniel Grant's land next to an Alexander Grant. Daniel's land was passed to my grandfather James Arthur Grant and was in the family until after the death of my grandmother Kathleen (MacLean) Grant in 1930. My grandfather had a dairy farm on that land. I have proof of them, but not of Jame's father. It is believed that his father is also Alexander Grant. Thanks, Beccie (Grant) Moore ----- Original Message ----- From: "GRANT SUE SABIN" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, April 27, 2007 2:22 PM Subject: Re: [CAN-NS-PICTOU] GRANT, IAIN; GRANT, JAMES; GRANT, ALPIN;GRANT, PETER; GRANT, MARY; of East River > Hello Bill, > > I appreciate your reply to my query. > > I understand that John Grant (1750-1770) was probably not the son of James > Grant, 1725 (Hector immigrant) Other than that, I think I am on the right > track as far as the rest. > > Alexander Grant, b. abt 1834, is found on the 1871 and 1881 census with > his son, my 1st gg, WILLIAM GRANT, b. abt 1867. > > Then, Robert Grant, b. 9 July 1797, b. Urquhart, died bef 1871. His wife > Mary, 64, b. NS., widowed, is on the 1871 East Branch, East River census, > living next door to my Alexander Grant and his family. She is also on the > 1881 census of East River, as is Alexander and his family. > > You mentioned the COROMONIE GRANTS of Sunny Brae. I am not familiar with > the term Coromonie. Could you enlighten me, and perhaps share where I > might check this out? > > One other researcher had said that John Grant (1750-1770) was son of James > Grant, b. 1725, but I do not have her sources. Perhaps she somehow > figured that John was the son who did not come with his parents and > siblings on the Hector, 1773. > > Now to try to prove who the parents actually were. Hmmm. Any > suggestions? > > > Suzie > A Grant descendant from Shelton, Washington > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > >

Recent posts lead me to ask whether anyone has found a link back to Kildonan Parish in Sutherland, Scotland. I'm looking for siblings/parents of Catherine GRANT who married John SUTHERLAND in Kildonan who emigrated with young and married children to Red River via Hudson Bay in 1813 (ship Prince of Wales). Catherine was widowed upon arrival and most of her family made their way to Ontario. This query isn't as far-fetched as it sounds. I know of a FRASER family with siblings in Pictou County as well as in West Gwillimbury Township, Simcoe County, Ontario, which is where Catherine GRANT died (no stone found to date). Thanks!

On the new NS Archives ONLINe Site there is the birth of son of Alex Grant-Alexander D. Grant ALexander D. Grant- born May 11, 1869- parents are: Alex Grant and Ann Mac Donald- East Branch- Merchant at East Branch- (married Sept, 5, 1861 at Pleasant Hill.) This is found in Year 1869; Book 1818; Page 133, Number 576 Would this be the Alexander D.Grantshown in the 1881 and 1891 census? See in 1881 he is listed born in 1869 and in 1891 it says 1870- but this often happened in old census records. Diane Hayman Westville

"His father, Finlay Grant, was born in 1800 and was one year old when he came to Pictou. He married in 1827, Ann, daughter of Alexander Fraser, of Downie, and had: Alexander, a merchant in New Glasgow and elder in the United Church. John, an elder in SunnyBrae church who gave two sons, Robert J. and William P., to the ministry; William, who entered the ministry, gave two of his sons to the church, Melville and Clarence. The latter died while a catechist. Finlay Grant was ordained to the eldership by the Rev. John Macrae in 1834. He was a clear-headed, well-read and useful man." SOURCE: "Pictonians at Home and Abroad" Chapter 1, avail. online at www.rootsweb.com/~nspictou/elect_text/Pictonians_ch_1.htm *"Alexander was a merchant in New Glasgow and was also an Elder in the United Church." Grant researchers: Allan Robertson, Bill Dunbar "From my 1867 Ambrose Church Map showing all the farms I think these Grants live at "Pleasant Valley" on old maps and I think it is Sunnybrae on modern maps. On the map there is an A. Grant store right at Pleasant Valley and just beyond the store are A. Grant D., R., and other A. Grant farms or houses. My 2nd great Grandfather William Fraser was a tailor at Island, East River, Pictou Co., and also had a sawmill and 1861 was at Messr. A. Grant's new fangled shingling machine at his sawmill at Springville and William was looking (and evidently more) at the new machine and 4 fingers were lying on the block before him. A sad tale and ended William's tailoring career. A cousin told me this story and then another friend ran across it in the 1861 newspaper article." This was submitted by Bill Dunbar of Montana, email at: [email protected] He also submitted info on the 1871 Census. 1881 Census, New Glasgow, N.S., Can., p. 89, 382/443 or 95/58 Grant, Alexander.....M50, (1831) N.S., C Pres., Scotch, Merchant, Married Annie...........F38 (1843) Married Finlay...........M19 (1862) Printer Alexander.....M12 (1869) John.............M 8 (1873) Alice.............F20 (1861) English Servant 1891 Census, New Glasgow, N.S., Can. Grant, Alexander....(1830) N.S., Can Annie..........(1843) N.S., Can Alexander D.(1870) John W.......(1873) Clarence......(1883) 1901 Census, Dist. 38 Pictou, N.S., P. 15: 149/162: Grant, Alexander, m.W., Head Marr., 14 Jul 1829, 71, N.S. Ann, wife, marr., Dec?, 1842, age 58, N.S. Clarence, m, w., son, sing., 22 Dec?, 1882, age 18. 1911: Census of New Glasgow, Pictou, NS, #175: GRANT, ALEXANDER, head; marr. , b. Jul 1829, 81 Grant, Annie, wife; Oct 1842, 68 Grant, Clarance, son, Sep 1882, 28 1913, 19 May: Alexander Grant's death at New Glasgow, Pictou Co., N.S., Canada. Index to Estates, film 0581848, shows: Grant, Alex., New Glasgow, Adm., 5/23/1913, #4059, see film 1838592 It was filed May 23, 1913. In part, it says, ESTATE # 4059 "I, Clarence Grant, of New Glasgow, in the county of Pictou, make oath and say: That I am a son of the said deceased, that the deceased died on or about the 19th day of May, 1913, and that the said deceased at the time f his death had a fixed place of abode at New Glasgow in the County of Pictou. (unable to locate will...leaving a widow and one child only, who is your petitioner, that the value of the personal property and affects is under two thousand dollarrs, and the value of property is under four thousand dollars.) signed 20th day of May, 1913. Other info from the probate record say he lived at New Glasgow, was a merchant...died intestate (no will) Info at http://trees.ancestry.com/ gives incorrect information about Alexander Grant, son of Finlay Grant.

Hi Bruce, and others interested in Alpin Grant: Note: All of the following needs to be verified, as it is almost all hand-me-down from other researchers, but may be helpful for those researching Alpin Grant. Corrected and additional information much appreciated! 1740, 15 March: his birth, at Meikle, Inverness, Scotland Chr. 16 Mar 1740 1766: abt., he may have married one Jannet?? in Scotland. 1767, abt: son Peter born at Glen Urquhart, Inverness He marr. Eleanor, abt 1796?, of Pictou, NS He died 30 Oct 1852, Scotch Hill, Pictou, NS 1773, 22 Sept., birth of son James at Glen Urquhart 1775: came to the American Colonies...he followed his brother James there." 1778, abt., birth of son Alexander, NS. (schooled at Winsor Married Ellen at NS 1780: birth of son John Alpin, ?Stewiacke, Colchester, Nova Scotia (see birth records online) married Annie Mclean 1783: Discharged from 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, 2nd Battalion under Major Small, serving out war in Windsor area. He received a 500 acre land grant in Pictou? "His bro. John did also, in Springville." 1783: He moved on to East River, Pictou Co., NS 1785: abt., birth of dau. Mary, at ?East River, Pictou 1788: abt., birth of dau Katherine, at Pictou. 1788: abt., death of wife. 1828, abt., Alpin's death at East River, Pictou. Researcher Audrey Kotterman: "Alpin Grant was born on 15 March 1740 in Meikle, Inverness, Scotland. He was christened on 16 Mar 1740. He appeared on the census in 1817 in Pictou, NS. He died in 1828 in East River, Pictou, NS. East River was called Duckland by the Indians. Alpin Grant was born in Glen Urquhart, Sct. in 1740. He was the son of Ian MacAlein Grant and *Mary Catherine Grant. (disputed mother) In 1775 he followed his brother James to the American Colonies. It is unsure whether his original destination was N.S. It is thought that the destination might have been Philadelphia and they were diverted north due to the outbreak of hostilities. When they landed, Alpin left his son Peter to be schooled in Halifax and enlisted in the 84th Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment, 2nd Battalion under Major Small. He served out the war in the Windsor area. It is assumed that his wife and son James accompanied him; two more sons were born before his discharge in 1773. (this should be 1783, I believe) At that time, Alpin and Janet (may not be his wife's name) appear to have moved on to East River in Pictou County. Pictou County in 1775 was a wilderness waiting to be tamed into farms. Alpin with his background as a farmer on Drum Fadda Long Ridge in his homeland of Inverness Co. Scotland was ready for the challenge. Alpin lived until 1828. He presumably died in East River, but at this time his grave has not been located in Pictou. Military service for British in American Revolution. Possibly 3 more children." Hope this is helpful. Suzie

Lorne is in Pictou County, in Nova Scotia. If this Jemina Mac kenzie is related to the James W. mac kenzie you were inquiting about earlier- it said he was born in Centredal which is very near to Lorne. Diane Hayman

Suzie, any information about alpin would be greatly appreciated. i know there are a number of researchers who would benefit from this. Thanks Bruce Grant > > From: "GRANT SUE SABIN" <[email protected]> > Date: 2007/04/28 Sat PM 02:39:39 EDT > To: <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [CAN-NS-PICTOU] GRANT, IAIN; GRANT, JAMES; GRANT, ALPIN; > GRANT, PETER; GRANT, MARY; of East River > > Hello, > > Actually, researchers have indicated that I probably do not tie in with Alpin (b. 1740 son of Iain)...at least not proved, but because I have explored the possibility that he was a relative, I do have some information you might like to have. Not knowing what you already know, perhaps you could tell me and the list specifically what you need, such as info on his children, etc. I have info submitted by Audrey Kotterman about Alpin that I can submit to the list that is rather interesting. > > Thank you for your reply! > > Suzie > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >