This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fraser, Graham, Bennett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/357.2 Message Board Post: Hi Thelma. One of Alexander Graham's wives was a Janet McKenzie. In the past month I have been in contact with Graham Bennett in Guelph, ON, whose mother was Janet McKenzie Fraser, daughter of Alexander Cameron Fraser and Charlotte Ann Graham (my maternal gg grandparents). Graham Bennett's mother, Janet was the only daughter of Alexander and Charlotte Ann, and was named after Charlotte Ann's mother. I believe they are all buried in the Durham Cemetery. Cheers, Rick MacNeil

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Brien Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2882 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 20, 1988 - C.B. Neil O'Brien, 65, of St. John's, formerly of Pictou, died Apr. 3 at home. Born in Pictou, he was a son of the late Algie O'Brien and Mrs Gladys O'Brien. He retired from the Canadian Army as a major. He served on the administrative staff of Memorial University, St. John's, and later as the administrator of the schools of trades and technology, St. John's, until his retirement. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving with the North Nova Scotia Highlanders, and was a prisoner of war in Germany. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons, and a daughter; a brother; and two sisters. Funeral was held in the Basilica, St. John's. Burial was in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, St. John's. Donations may be made to the Nova Scotia Heart Fund.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Brien, Dempsey, Henrion Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2881 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Saturday, February 7, 1987 - HALIFAX - Margaret Mary O'Brien, 83, St. Vincent's Guest Home, Halifax, died Thursday in the home. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late William Lewis and Sarah Elizabeth (Dempsey) Henrion. She was a member of the Catholic Women's League and St. Augustine's Ladies Society. She is survived locally by a son, Dr. Kevin, Antigonish. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel Francis. The remains are resting in Snow's Funeral Home. Visiting will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday in St. Lawrence Church, Fairview. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven cemetery, Lower Sackville.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Brien, Maloney, Heighton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2880 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 27, 1988 - Jessie C. O'Brien, 82, Northwood Centre, formerly of Dartmouth and Stellarton, died Thursday, Apr. 21 at the centre. Born in Joggins, she was a daughter of the late Theron and Catherine (Maloney) Heighton. She is survived by six daughters; a son, John, Stellarton; a sister; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral was held Saturday, Apr. 23 in St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Owen Connolly officiating. Burial in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to Northwood Foundation, Hospice Appeal.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chisholm, Meikle Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/135.209.218.250 Message Board Post: Looking for ancestry/descendants of Hugh Chisholm/Mary Meikle & more information : Descendants of Hugh CHISHOLM 1. Hugh CHISHOLM (b.Abt 1836-,,,Scotland;d.7 Jun 1910-Glace Bay,Cape Breton,Nova Scotia,Canada) sp: Mary MEIKLE (b.1 Feb 1836-,,Nova Scotia,Canada;d.Nov 1919) 2. Mary Ann CHISHOLM (b.1860;d.6 Sep 1957) 2. Margaret Jane CHISHOLM (b.17 Nov 1869-Blue Mountain,Pictou,Nova Scotia,Canada;d.8 Apr 1927-Providence,P,Rhode Island) sp: Charnley Elmer GUPPY (b.15 Dec 1871-Lynn,Essex,M,USA;m.1 Oct 1898;d.17 Jan 1916-Garland,Penobscot,Maine) 2. Daniel Alexander CHISHOLM (b.1871) 2. George Roderick CHISHOLM (b.1871-of St. Louis,,Missouri) sp: Myrtle 2. James CHISHOLM (b.1873) Sheila Parsons Kline e-mail me at cavemen@hiwaay.net

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/357.1 Message Board Post: Did you ever get your answers on Alexanders' wives ? In my McRae research I've found that Jane Ann McRae, d.o. Donald and Nancy, married John Elliott of Cape John on 21 May 1872. In the 1881 census Jane Elliott was living, along with her daughter Maggie, with her father Donald McRae in Hopewell, but no husband John Elliott. Does any of this help ? So far I can't find the family name of Donald's wife, Nancy(Annie). Any thoughts ?

Robert and Diane; Could these MacLean be related to your McLean's? I have an Alexander MacPherson (b. circa 1810 d. 1894) married to Elizabeth MacLean (b. 1811 d. Nov 4 1873 from the Marsh (Thorburn and Greenwood area). I also have her brother, William MacLean, (b. 1809 d. Jul 1855) marry Ellen (Helen) MacPherson. I have found that old documents often used Mac and Mc for the same person. Sorry I can't help you with the request for newspaper articles or land verification. Mary

Does anyone know which newspaper(s) dominated the Pictou area from the years 1801-1811? We are looking for newspaper articles or journal entries mentioning McLean. We have some McLeans living in the Greenwood area, also known as McLellans Brook or the Marsh. Donald and John McLean had land in that area. We have the copy of the land grant map, but I don't know what year it is from, it is obviously early because I also have a later map from 186? that shows the large plots divided into smaller ones. We know that Donald and John McLean are definitely related to our William McLean (1791-1865, of Frasers Mountain). But don't know if they are brothers or who William's father was. Since we cannot locate any legal documents between William and a parent, we think maybe written stories might mention something. What we are specifically looking for is something that mentions "father of", "brother of" or the sorts. Next of kin is mentioned once in a will, and another time in probate paperwork. We have the deed where William purchased his land from Mr. Gordon in 1811 on Frasers Mountain, and we know that William worked for many years after his arrival in Pictou in 1801 as a clerk for Mortimer. We've tracked everything from 1811 up to 1912. Does anyone have any suggestions on how we can fill the gap from 1801 to 1811? Any hints are greatly appreciated, Rob & Dianne McLean

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Brien, Hanes Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2879 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 9, 1988 - George L. O'Brien, 53, Rawdon Gold Mines, died Wednesday, Mar. 2 at home. Born in Rawdon Gold Mines, he was a son of Frances (Hanes) O'Brien and the late Zeba O'Brien. He lived all his life in Rawdon Gold Mines. He was a labourer, and worked at auto body service. Besides his mother, he is survived by two brothers, including Harold, West Branch, Pictou County; five sisters. He was predeceased by his father and a brother. Funeral was held in the Withrow MacMillan Funeral Home, Upper Nine Mile River, Mar. 5, Rev. Gary Thorne officiating. Spring burial at West Gore Cemetery. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Brien, McIsaac, Vallantyne, Fraser Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2878 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, January 13, 1988 - Mrs Edna O'Brien, 89, of Glenhaven Manor, New Glasgow, died Thursday, Jan. 7 at the manor. Born in Summerside, PEI, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Katherine (McIsaac) Vallantyne. She had lived in Stellarton most of her life and had been a guest at Glenhaven Manor since 1977. She was a member of Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton, and was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret (Mrs Elmer Fraser), Scarborough, Ont.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband William; two brothers, Harry and Sheldon; two sisters, Elsie and Annie. Funeral service was held Tuesday, Jan. 12 in Christ Anglican Church, Stellarton, Rev. Calvin Russell officiating. Burial was in Christ Church Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: O'Brien, Fisher, Dill, Nicholson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2877 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 20, 1988 - Charles Edison O'Brien, 83, of Springhill, died Thursday, Apr. 14 in All Saints Hospital, Springhill. Born in Middleboro, he was a son of the late Mansfield and Elizabeth (Fisher) O'Brien. He was a member of the Orange Lodge and the R.A.O.B. Lodge, Springhill. He worked more than 40 years as an auto mechanic. Besides his wife, the former Hilda Leota Dill, he is survived by a son; two daughters; three sisters, including Hilda (Mrs James Nicholson), Pictou; four grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son; four brothers; two sisters. Funeral was held Saturday, Apr. 16 in A. H. Brown Funeral Home, Springhill, Rev. Glen Matheson officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Middleboro. Donations may be made to any charity.

Ethel Lauretta Foance,85, of 12 Hillcrest Avenue, Lower Sackville, died Friday at the home of her daughter, Sept.1983. Born in Halifax, she was the daughter of the late Enos and Edith (Ward) Mosher. She was formerlyof Lawrencetown and Pictou. A member of the West Branch United Church, she was a life-member of the UCW, formerly superintendent of the Sunday school and soloist in the church choir. Surviving are two sons, Enos Hiltz, River Phillip,and Barry, Toronto; three daughters, Mrs. Blanche Conrod, Lower Sackville; Mrs. Marion Sutherland, Toronto; Mrs. Clara Aitkins, New Minas; two stepsons, Lloyd Foance and Stanely Foance, both of Pictou; two step-daughters, Mrs. Margaret Macmillan, Pictou; and Mrs Edna Day, Dartmouth; a foster son Angus MacLellan, Toronto; four sisters, Hazel Hubley, Inez Taylor, and Laura Acorn, all of the United States; Doris Scott, Dartmouth; a brother Robie, Dartmouth; and several neices and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband Roy Hiltz and her second husband William Foance; three brothers and three sisters. Jean ----- Original Message ----- From: <GEN-NEWBIE-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <GEN-NEWBIE-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 10:27 PM Subject: GEN-NEWBIE-D Digest V02 #542

William Stanley Foance, 83, of Pictou, died Tuesday, July 5, at home. Born in United States, he was the son of the late Elmer and Minnie (Stone) Foance. He was a member of the West Branch United Church, having served on the board of stewards and men's club for several years. He was also a member of Orange Lodge. Surviving are his wife, the former Ethel Mosher, Two daughters, Mrs. Margaret MacMillan, Pictou and Mrs. Edna Day, Dartmouth, three sons, Stanely and William, both of Pictou and Barry, Toronto, three step-dughters, Mrs. Blanche Conrad, Lower Sackville; rs. Marion Sutherland, Toronto; and Mrs. Clara Aitkins, Kentville; one stepson, Enos hiltz, Springhill;one foster son, Angus MacLennan, Toronto and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife,the former Stella Mae Innis, and one daughter, Norma. Funeral was held at 2 pm. Friday in West Branch United Church, Rev. Jeanne Stripe officiating, with burial in Bethel Church Cemetry. Jean -- blossom@pchg.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <GEN-NEWBIE-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <GEN-NEWBIE-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 11:51 AM Subject: GEN-NEWBIE-D Digest V02 #487

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nowlan, Jack, Dore Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2876 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Tuesday, March 24, 1987 - SONORA, Guysborough County - Margaret E. Nowlan, 84, of Halifax, died Monday in Northwood Centre. Born in Sonora, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Asaph and Clara (Jack) Nowlan. She is survived by a sister, Thelma (Mrs. Joseph Dore), Lower Sackville; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters and two brothers. The remains are resting in Snow's Funeral Home, where funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Spring interment will be in Fairview cemetery. Donations may be made to the Amazing Grace Campaign of the Grace Maternity Hospital.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nolan, O'Neill, Boudreau Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2875 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 2, 1988 - Ruby Nolan, New York City, died Tues., Feb. 23 in New York. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (O'Neill) Nolan. While in Glace Bay she was a member of St. Anne's Roman Catholic Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by two nieces, including Mrs. Jean Boudreau, New Glasgow. She was predeceased by four brothers. Funeral mass was held Sat., Feb. 27 in St. Anne's Church, Rev. Joseph Graham officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nightingale, Shank, MacGinnis Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2874 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 16, 1988 - Kitchener Francis Nightingale, 72, of 17 Hillside Ave., Glace Bay, died Thursday, Mar. 10 in Glace Bay General Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was a son of the late William S. and Clara (Shank) Nightingale. He was a member of St. Anne's Church, Glace Bay, and was a veteran of the Second World War. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 3, Glace Bay. He was a retired Devco employee. He is survived by three sisters (this is what the Advocate printed, but maybe it should be daughters?); 10 sons, including Karl, New Glasgow; four sisters; four brothers; 27 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Veronica MacGinnis. Funeral service was held Sunday, Mar. 13 in St. Anne's Church. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Doug; I'd be very happy to find out what happened to the Kelly son. I'd love to contact him if possible. Thanks, Mary Doug Sinnis wrote: I am afraid George Kelly has been dead for quite some time. I know his wife, who was a Pembleton died in January of 1964 and I am sure he was dead before her. They had a son, Bill who went to High School around the same time I did and I believe he joined the U.S. Army sometime after his graduation. I am not sure if he ever came back to Canada to live or not, but I may be able to find that out for you. I checked the 1901 Census for Westville, but couldn't find any Kelly surname.

----- Original Message ----- From: Mary & Larry To: CAN-NS-PICTOU-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 6:08 PM Subject: Kelly family Is anyone in the group able to help me track down a George Kelly of Stellarton. He lived near the Porter family (?Mayor of Stellarton) at one time. He may have information to help me with this missing part of our family. I'm trying to trace the family of my mother-in-law. In her marriage certificate in 1920, she listed her name as Margaret M. Kelly, born in Westville, age 21, and stated she was a widow. She is listed as residing in New Aberdeen, Cape Breton. She listed her father as Alexander Kelly, born in Westville, and mother as Margaret Catherine Muir. Thanks in advance, Mary

Is anyone in the group able to help me track down a George Kelly of Stellarton. He lived near the Porter family (?Mayor of Stellarton) at one time. He may have information to help me with this missing part of our family. I'm trying to trace the family of my mother-in-law. In her marriage certificate in 1920, she listed her name as Margaret M. Kelly, born in Westville, age 21, and stated she was a widow. She is listed as residing in New Aberdeen, Cape Breton. She listed her father as Alexander Kelly, born in Westville, and mother as Margaret Catherine Muir. Thanks in advance, Mary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nicholson, Keans, O'Sullivan Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2873 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, June 15, 1988 - Violet Madeline Nicholson, 81, Edward Mortimer Place, Pictou, formerly of Halifax, died Thursday, June 9, in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Martin and Lenore (Keans) O'Sullivan. She lived most of her life in Halifax, moving to Pictou six years ago. She is survived by a son, Dr. Alan, Pictou; two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Kenneth G.; a sister, Hazel; two brothers, Ray and Carl. The body has been cremated. Memorial service was Saturday, June 11 in Edward Mortimer Place, Pictou, Rev. Dale Cuffe officiating. Donations may be made to the deCoste Entertainment Centre, Pictou.