This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Prosper, Sappier, Googoo, Farrell, Mitchell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2939 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, June 29, 1988 - Joseph Noel Prosper, 64, Whycocomagh Reserve, died Tuesday, June 14 in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in Alma, Pictou County, he was a son of the late Joseph and Jeannete (Sappier) Prosper. He was a former fish warden. He was a member of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Whycocomagh Reserve, and served two terms as chief of the Whycocomagh Reserve. He was a veteran of the Second World War and a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 123, Whycocomagh. He is survived by his wife, the former Martha Googoo; five daughters, Murial and Brenda, both at home; Anna (Mrs Gerard Farrell), Blues Mills, Inverness County; Jane and Elizabeth (Betty), both of Whycocomagh Reserve; two sons, John and Howard, both of Whycocomagh Reserve; a sister, Mary Mitchell, Prince Edward Island; 12 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Mary Googoo; a daughter; two infant daughters; a brother. Funeral servi! ce was Saturday, June 18 in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Rev. John A. Rankin officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Priske, Gray, Young Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2938 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, February 3, 1988 - Gertrude G. Priske, 82, Rexdale, Ont., formerly of Halifax, died Friday, Jan. 29 in Rexdale. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mary (Gray) Young. She is survived by three daughters; two sons, including Robert, New Glasgow; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Mercer Edward (Ted). Memorial service and cremation took place Monday, Feb. 1 in Rexdale.

well, I too discovered that being named Mckenzie isnt too rare in NS...how on earth is one supposed to identify the various Rodericks, Williams, Johns, etc!...isnt genealogy fun? liz of BC

Many thanks to Gordon Watts for forwarding the very important message re Senate Committee hearing on S-12. Many thanks! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee -------------------------------------- Greetings All. I received notice today that the Senate Committee hearing on Bill S-12, at which Chief Statistician Dr. Ivan Fellegi was to appear, has been postponed. It was to have been tomorrow, 17 April 2002. I received no reason for the postponement, except that the revised schedule now shows an in camera debate on 'The state of the health care system in Canada'. I am advised that Senator Milne consented to the postponement and that Senator Kirby, Chair of the Committee, has requested a short extension on the 30 April deadline for referral of the Bill back to the Senate. I expect to be advised by the clerk of the Committee when the hearing on S-12 is rescheduled. There is apparently a rumour going around the hill that Industry Minister Alan Rock MAY be preparing to make an announcement relating to the release of Historic Census records. There are no ironclad guarantees of this, but that is the rumour -- so I am told. To help Mr. Rock make up his mind, we have a suggestion for the next 72 hours or so. If you have access to a fax machine, send a fax to Mr. Rock, requesting that he take immediate action to ensure the continuing release of Historic Census records in accordance with the National Archives of Canada and Privacy Acts. Be polite and respectful, and REQUEST that he take action, rather than DEMAND it. Send one fax per person and make sure that they are individually signed. Each person should use their own words and full mailing addresses should be included. Mr. Rock's Fax Number is (613) 992-0302 Do not forget to input the appropriate long distance access number. (In Canada and the US it is 1 ). For this exercise, please use ONLY fax -- no email. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Permission to forward without notice is granted. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.330 / Virus Database: 184 - Release Date: 2/28/02

When I first started learned my ggrandfather, Hugh Howard MacDonald, was born in Nova Scotia I thought it wouldn't be too tough to track him down. Then I posted my query and was repeatedly told "there are thousands of those across NS". With the LDS 1881 census I was able to find in NS: 276 Hugh MacDonalds, of which 95 were in Antignish county, 56 Inverness, 51 Pictou, and 25 Cape Breton. That's a bit more managable. Since I'm looking for Hugh son of Hugh that narrows it down also (though Hugh Sr. may have died before 1881). I still haven't determined which one of the 31 Hughs born 1868 to 1872 would be my ggrandfather. Also glad to hear from anyone with Hugh MacDonald ancestors. Thanks. Raymond MacDonald schradea@shell.core.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2935.1.2 Message Board Post: I am related to the Muirs Do you have a picture of that property and business. Thks for your help bessie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2935.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you.I would love the information that you have on the Bell's.I will also do some looking for you as well.Send me what you can so I can help you.Margaret

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Priest, Patterson, MacDonald, MacKeenan, Farrell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2937 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, June 8, 1988 - Edison Marcus Priest, 71, of Priestville, died Saturday, June 4 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Priestville, he was a son of the late James William and Maude Elizabeth (Patterson) Priest. He was employed with Eastern Woodworkers for more than 30 years, retiring in 1969. He served with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps during the Second World War. He was former past master of Prentice Boys LOL, No. 76, Thorburn. He also served as secretary treasurer of the Local 276 union for more than 20 years. He was also a member of First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow. He is survived by his wife, the former Ella MacDonald; five sons, Gordon, Greenwood, Pictou Co.; Hector, Priestville; Alvin, New Glasgow; Raymond, Greenspoint, Pictou Co.; Russell, Westville; four daughters, Charlotte (Mrs Ralph MacKeenan), Linacy, Pictou County; Jane (Mrs Doug Farrell), Fraser's Mountain, Pictou County; Vera Joyce, Westville; Michelle, ! at home; 21 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by a sister, Ena; a brother, Moses; a half-brother, Nelson. Funeral was Tuesday, June 7 in First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, Rev. Evelyn Carpenter officiating. Burial was in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to any charity.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pushie, Smith, Colpitts, Gratto, Turnbell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2936 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, November 25, 1987 - Hazel Fern Pushie, 59, Pictou Landing, died Monday, Nov. 23 at home. Born in Penoboquis, N.B., she was a daughter of the late Todd and Mabel (Smith) Colpitts. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene, Trenton. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy (Mrs William Gratto), Pictou Landing; Susan (Mrs John Turnbell), Westville; Mildred, Shelburne; two sons, Howard, New Glasgow; Nathan, Shelburne; a sister, Grace (Mrs Stewart Smith), Saint John, N.B.; a brother, James, New Brunswick; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, George; a daughter. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 (today) in Church of the Nazarene, Don Quantz officiating. Burial will be in Springville Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pushie, Feltmate Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/1243.1 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, December 10, 1986 - Leonard Thomas Pushie, 42, of 1946 Oxford Street, Halifax, died Friday, Dec. 5, in the Victoria General Hospital. Born in Goshen, he was a son of the former Sadie Feltmate of New Glasgow and the late Vessie Pushie. He was a former employee of Scotia Chev Olds. He is survived by a daughter, Christina; four brothers, Clifford, Halifax; Keith and Ray, both of New Glasgow; Forbes, Stellarton; a sister, Frances, New Glasgow. Funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Rod MacAuley officiating. Cremation followed. Burial was in New Glasgow.

When you get the page loaded up...you can click on any county you want and it will give you a map with town names ----- Original Message ----- From: bates888 To: CAN-NS-PICTOU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 11:15 PM Subject: Nova Scotia Counties Maps A good site for a good county map in Nova Scotia http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/muns/info/mapping/counties.stm

A good site for a good county map in Nova Scotia http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/muns/info/mapping/counties.stm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BELL TORRY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2935.1 Message Board Post: Margaret, Back in 1968, my Dad started putting together a book called A Walking Tour of Edwardian New Glasgow. My great grandfather and his brothers were the proprieters of Torry's Book& Toy Store, and there was quite a collection of postcards that they published and photos in the family. These items were compiled into a rough draft for Dad's book, and I have a couple of items which may be related. Unfortunately the postcards and photos were all inadvertantly sold at auction when my mom died in 1995, but I still have the original draft with photocopies of the pictures! One picture shows the Adam C Bell Pharmacy (on Provost St), this area of town was referred to as Bell's corner. Adam Bell was the first mayor of the town after incorporation. Perhaps this is a relative? If you want a copy I can e-mail it. The only reference I could find to a "back street " firm was Muir Bros a dealer in hay & feed, and they were on Archimedes Street. Archimedes St could logically be considered the "back street" from Provost , which was the main"drag" so to speak. It also looks like the library is named after a "Flora" Bell. If anyone has postcards or anything from Torry's bookstore, or anything on the Torry family I would be most appreciative.

To Rick MacNeil: Thanks Rick for forwarding my message to the list, I'm still quite new to this! Also thanks for your suggestions on the land hunt. One of my next steps was to contact the Deeds Office in Pictou. Do they do look ups for people, and if so how much to they charge? I live in Saskatchewan, so can't get there myself. Your message also mentions the Richie records in the New Glasgow library; is this a book of some kind, and do you know if it would be available through inter-library loan? Thanks again for your help. Holly _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2935 Message Board Post: I am looking for photos of down town NewGlasgow.I think the street I am looking for is BACK STREET if that sounds right.Would love to have a photo of my grandfathers Barber shop(Leslie Bell).Thank you

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2934.1 Message Board Post: Who would this Lette Macleod be ?Thks for any help bessie

Hi folks, I'm forwarding this query to the list as it was sent to the the digest subscription request address. Please send all queries to the list at CAN-NS-PICTOU-L@ROOTSWEB.COM. Please contact Holly at the following email address if you can help "mailto:hollyjp57@hotmail.com" Good luck! Rick MacNeil P.s. My guess is that land deeds might provide an answer for you if you can get into the Deeds Office in Pictou. Perhaps the Richie records in the New Glasgow library might also provide links between William, his wives and daughters. +++++ Hello: I'm a new list member and was wondering if anyone has any info or links to William Fraser of Pine Tree Gut. Following is the info I have: b. about 1800 d. 1882 - he was married twice - second wife's name Anne - two daughters from first marriage: possibly Mary, and Margaret b. 1838 d. 1920 m. Angus McQueen - two daughters for second marriage: Jessie Alice and Georgetta Agnes b. Oct 21, 1864 m. Arthur Bowden Atkinson I have hit a brick wall. I've received copies of some land grants for William Fraser near Pine Tree Gut, but have no way of knowing whether it is the right William, and there seems to be several in the same area. I have the original copy of his will and copies of probate records, but they don't specify the land location. I believe William is buried in Riverside Cemetary, is there some way of contacting the cemetary and would they have any further records? Thanks for any help. Holly

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pushie, MacLeod, Redden, Murphy, Fahey, MacKenzie, Reid, Fleming, Condon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2934 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, June 8, 1988 - Elston Leslie Pushie, 70, of Alma died Monday, June 6 at home. Born in New Glasgow, he was a son of the late Andrew and Josephine (Condon) Pushie. He was educated in New Glasgow and attended Acadia University. He worked for over 40 years at Hawker Siddeley Canada Ltd., Trenton, where he was cost accountant for several years and at the time of his retirement in 1982 was payroll supervisor. He was a member and senior elder of Westminster Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, and served on the building committee. He was a member of Norton Lodge #6, IOOF, New Glasgow. He was a former member of Bluenose Curling Club and Abercrombie Golf Club. He is survived by his wife, Lette (MacLeod) (Redden); three daughters, Mrs Jo-Anne Murphy, Lower Sackville; Lynn (Mrs Gus Fahey), Westville; Andrea (Mrs Milton MacKenzie), Pictou; two sisters, Marie Reid, Lachine, Que.; Ruth Fleming, New Glasgow; four stepchildren; three grandchildren; five s! tep-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former Jean MacLeod; a grandchild. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Wednesday (today), June 8 in Westminster Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow, Rev. J. Donald Mackay officiating. Burial will be in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Power, Manchester, Bragg, Romyn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2933 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 30, 1988 - Magdalene Susanna (Manchester) Power, 74, Geraldton, Ont., formerly of Montreal and Bible Hill, died Sunday, Mar. 20 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Thunder Bay, Ont. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late John and Sarah (Bragg) Power. She was a long-time employee of Ayerst McKenna and Harrison, Montreal. She resided for a number of years in Bible Hill, moving to Montreal in 1941, where she lived for 40 years prior to moving to Geraldton. She is survived by a son, Michael, Geraldton; a nephew, Robert Power, Truro. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald Ross Manchester; a sister, Mrs Ethel Romyn. Funeral was held Friday, Mar. 25 at the Mattatall Funeral Home, Truro, Rev. Valerie Ternes officiating. Spring burial in Watson Cemetery, Truro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Extended Care Wing of Geraldton Hospital.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Power, MacDonald, Gallagher, Acres, Carpenter, McKay Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2932 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, November 25, 1987 - Mrs Anna Mae Power, 68, of 310 Cottage St., New Glasgow, died Monday, Nov. 16 in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Marydale, Antigonish County, she was a daughter of the late Allan and Sophie (MacDonald) MacDonald. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, New Glasgow, the CWL and Altar Society. She is survived by five daughters, Peggy (Mrs Terry Gallagher), Halifax; Martina (Mrs George Acres), Ottawa; Ann, at home; Loretta (Mrs Joseph Carpenter), MacLellans Brook; Clair (Mrs Bill McKay), New Glasgow; a son, Donald, New Glasgow; a brother, John, West Margaree; 11 grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Martin; three daughers; a son; a brother. Funeral was held Friday, Nov. 20 in St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Angus MacDougall officiating. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery.