This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Melanson, Kitson, Zwicker, Nugent, Cartwright, Talbot, Henderson, Dugwell, MacKenzie Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2833 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, May 11, 1988 - Viola Frances Melanson, 45, 220 James St., New Glasgow, formerly of Barrie, Ont., died Friday, May 6 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, she was a daughter of Thomas Kitson and Lorraine (Zwicker) Nugent. She lived in New Glasgow for most of her life, except eight years spent in Barrie. She was an employee of Clark Tire, New Glasgow, and a former employee of Dunlop Lift-Truck Ltd., Barrie. She was a member of Collier Street United Church, and Royal Canadian Legion, Barrie. She is survived by two daughters, Pamela (Mrs John Cartwright); Shannon, both of Barrie; a son, Jamie, Barrie; a grandchild; five sisters, Mrs Eleanor Talbot, Lourdes; Bonnie (Mrs James Henderson), Westville Road; Karen (Mrs Ross Dugwell), Mrs Heather MacKenzie, both of New Glasgow; Catherine Kitson, Amherst; six brothers, George Kitson, Barrie; Thomas Kitson Jr., Gordon Kitson, both of Mount William; Brian Nugent, Mississauga; Brent Nu! gent, N.B.; Mike Nugent, Stellarton. The body has been cremated. Memorial service will be held at H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, at a date and time to be announced. No flowers by request of the family. Donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or any charity.

To all:- We MUST, at present, follow requests as received -- write to our own MP or Senator -- above all help both Murray Calder and Senator Lorna Milne with many signatures on petitions. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Petition.htm ----------------------------------------------------- Greetings All. Our past efforts in encouraging all to write letters and email to all MPs and Senators have been tremendously successful, and we thank all that done so. We have had indications that in the offices of many of our elected and appointed representatives, messages regarding support for access to Historic Census Records far outnumber messages received on any other subject. From this we can safely assume that all Members of Parliament and Senators are now most certainly aware of our feelings on this subject. We have also had indications that, with a new Minister of Industry, some things are once again happening behind the scenes. As such it is perhaps time now for a slight change in tactics to allow those working on our behalf the opportunity to see some results from their efforts. We still encourage all to write letters to their own Member of Parliament, to those Senators that represent the area in which they live, and of course the applicable Ministers. We would ask, however, for the time being at least, you restrict your letters to your own representatives, and do not send blanket letters and email to all of them. A few word about your letters and email. We have been advised that in some cases, messages to our representatives have crossed the boundary from encouraging them to support our point of view, to harassment and demands that they do so. This kind of message only serves to get their back up and even if they were inclined to see things our way, they get angry and say "To h*** with them!" I have been copied on some letters, that had they been directed to me, would have caused this reaction from myself. Our purpose in writing is to get our representatives to join in our effort, not to antagonize or annoy them. In that regard we should keep the following in mind: * Be polite and respectful in your comments. * If your purpose in writing is to inform, keep your comments factual. * If your purpose is to request their support -- request it -- don't demand it. * Above all, do not let your message be a personal attack on any individual because they might have a different point of view than you do. I repeat -- be polite and respectful. In this age of electronic communication it is easy to zip off an email and send it to many people at the same time. I confess to being guilty of frequently doing this myself. We have been reminded lately, however, that many of our representatives would put more stock in, and more readily pay attention to, an individual letter from a constituent (particularly a hand written one) than they would to 100 email from non-constituents. With this in mind we suggest for the time being, rather than using email you send personal letters via Canada Post. If mailed in Canada there is no postage required to send a letter or parcel to any Member of Parliament or Senator. If your handwriting is legible (mine isn't) use pen and ink to write it. If your handwriting is not legible by all means use your typewriter or word processor to print it out before mailing - [add signature in handwriting, please - MMD]. If you receive a response that shows a different position than those shown on the MP or Senator Scoreboards, please forward a copy to me so that their position can be brought up to date. Thank you all for your support. 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

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Filion Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2349.1 Message Board Post: Hi Victoria,, I have been looking for the origins and a link to the Doucette's of Trenton. My ancestor Cyrill Doucette came to the UP of Michigan in 1877. His wife Philomena (Filion) and his 7 children followed in 1878. They were married in Trenton and all the Children were born in Trenton - Cyrille, Jr. in 1861, Augustus in 1863, Adolphus in 1865, Edgar in 1867, William H. in 1870, Josephine in 1872 and Fred in 1874. If you can be of any help, I would very much appreciate it.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matthews, Chaisson, Hayward Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2832 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 2, 1988 - Hugh James Matthews, 74, of 13 Cable St., Sydney Mines, died Thursday, Feb. 25 in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Sydney Mines, he was a son of the late Ernest and Alice (Chaisson) Matthews. A member of Carman United Church, he was a retired miner, having worked at Princess Colliery. He was a member of Northern Yacht Club, North Sydney. He is survived by his wife, the former Sarah Hayward; two daughters; two sons, Ronald, Trenton; Tom, New Glasgow; five sisters; two brothers; seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son, Robert; a daughter, June; a brother, Bill; four sisters, Annie, Ethel, Helen and Cecelia. Funeral was held Monday, Feb. 29 in Carman United Church, Rev. John Robertson officiating. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matheson, Fraser, Swantee, Henderson, MacArthur, Salter, MacKinnon Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2831 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 20, 1988 - Roland Clyde Matheson, 83, Haliburton Road, Pictou, died Monday, Apr. 11 in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in Poplar Hill, he was a son of the late James and Christine (Fraser) Matheson. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was a retired carpenter and joiner with Ferguson Industries. He is survived by his wife, the former Mildred Swantee; three sons, Barry and Vernon, both of Pictou; Gerald, Stewiacke; two brothers, Gordon, Poplar Hill; George, Onslow; four sisters, Mrs Catherine Henderson, Three Brooks; Mrs Jean MacArthur, New Glasgow; Mrs Ethel Salter, Pictou; Mrs Mildred MacKinnon, Oshawa, Ont.; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by three brothers, Earl, Clifford, Alvin. Funeral service was held Thursday, Apr. 14 at McLaren's Funeral Home, Pictou, Rev. Fred Douwsma officiating. Burial was in Heatherdale Memorial Gardens.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matheson, Campbell, MacLeod Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2830 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Wednesday, December 10, 1986 - NEW GLASGOW - Margaret (Peggy) Matheson, 70, of South Haven, Victoria County, died Tuesday in Victoria County Memorial Hospital, Baddeck. Born in Tarbot, Cape Breton, she was the daughter of the late John Murdock and Margaret (Campbell) MacLeod. Surviving locally is a brother, Murdock John, New Glasgow. She was predeceased by her husband, John Hugh. The remains are resting at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, North River, where funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Goose Cove cemetery.

Can anyone help. I would like to find a copy of Highlights of the Past About McLellan's Brook Community by Alexander MacPherson. My ancestors are from that area and I would love to see the book. I would be happy to buy it if it were available. Norm in Sydney

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crocker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/1767.1 Message Board Post: Would you possibly have some history on the Crocker family in this area.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Crocker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2312.1 Message Board Post: Was RL Crocker from Derby New Brunswick. Would you have some history on RL Crocker

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matheson, Emery, MacEwan, Murray Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2829 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, February 24, 1988 - Mrs Irene Matheson, 71, 300 South Foord St., Stellarton, died Wednesday, Feb. 17 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Pictou, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Catherine (Emery) MacEwan. She lived in Stellarton all of her married life. She was an adherent of First Presbyterian Church, Stellarton. She is survived by her husband, Donald E.; a son, Fred, Stellarton; a sister, Annie Murray, Scotsburn; five grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. She was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph and Lloyd; a sister, Tena. Funeral was held Saturday, Feb. 20 at H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton, Rev. Murdo Marple officiating. Spring burial will be in Brookside Cemetery, New Glasgow. Donations may be made to the Canadian Arthritic Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matheson, Dunbar, Burrows, Charlton, MacKay Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2828 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 30, 1988 - Frank Clifford Matheson, 94, 357 East River Rd., New Glasgow, formerly of MacKay Street, Stellarton, died Thursday, Mar. 24 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Abercrombie, he was a son of the late Alexander and Jessie (Dunbar) Matheson. He lived in New Glasgow for the past 15 years, moving there from Stellarton, where he had lived for the previous 40 years. He worked for several years as a machinist at Pictou Shipyards. He was a member of Sharon St. John United Church, Stellarton, where he was a member of the choir. He is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Betty (Mrs Edward Burrows), New Glasgow; two sisters, Mildred and Mrs Elliot Charlton, both of New Glasgow; two brothers, William, New Glasgow; Arthur, Rhode Island; two grandchildren; a great-grandson. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Margaret Barbara MacKay; two brothers, Albert and Fraser; three sisters, Christina, Elizabeth, Winnifred. Funeral ser! vice was held Sunday, Mar. 27 at the H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton, Rev. Norman MacDougall officiating. Burial was in Abercrombie Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Matheson, MacKay, MacIver, Wesley, Richard, Williams Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2827 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Saturday, March 28, 1987 - GAIRLOCH - Mrs. Baillie Matheson, 62, of Gairloch, died this morning (Saturday) in the Aberdeen Hospital. Born in New Glasgow, she was the former Dolina (Dolly) MacKay. She was a daughter of the late George K. and Malcena (MacIver) MacKay. She was a member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gairloch. She had taught school for several years. Surviving are her husband, Baillie; a son, David, of Greenwood; two grandchildren; three sisters, Isobel (Mrs. John Wesley), of New Glasgow; Grace (Mrs. Joseph Richard), Kenzieville; and Joy (Mrs. Douglas Williams), Bedford; three brothers, Robert, Trenton; David, Halifax; and Donald, of James River. She was predeceased by an infant brother and sister. Her remains are resting at Eagles Funeral Home, Westville, with visiting today from 7-9 p.m., and Sunday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gairloc! h, with interment in Gairloch Cemetery. Donations may be made to the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. The New Glasgow Evening News, Saturday, April 4, 1987 - GAIRLOCH - The funeral for Mrs. Baillie (Dolly) Matheson was held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Gairloch on Monday, March 30. The service was conducted by the Rev. Patrick Maxham, who brought a comforting message to the family. The church choir led in the singing of the 23rd Psalm and Abide With Me, accompanied by the church organist. Pallbearers were John David MacKenzie, Neil Matheson, Jack Ferguson, nephews Steven and Tony Richard and Chris Wesley. Interment was in Gairloch Cemetery.

I'm searching for Irish JAMESONs, specifically Joseph JAMESON (born about 1870) who married Ida (unknown surname) before 1900 in Kentville Kings Co. N.S. They also had a son who immigrated to Massachusetts and died a fairly young man. Their daughter died shortly after the birth of twins (who also died). Their son Boardman (aka Borden, Wardman) JAMESON born about 1900 perhaps in Kentville, Kings Co. N.S. "Borden" married Vera (aka Verna) JOHNSON 30 Oct 1921 Halifax. "Borden" died as a result of an accident (or perhaps a bar room brawl) age 23 or so, in late 1923. Religion: Anglican Occupation: Portman and Cooper. This data came from family records but I was unable to get verification from NS Archives. I've been told Boardman JAMESON is not shown on the 1901 Kings Co. Census. Alternate spellings: Jamieson, Jamison, Jemison, Jamerson Any assistance will be gratefully accepted. -- Diane Jameson, California "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."---Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fraser, John and others Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2826 Message Board Post: My great grandfather MAY be John Fraser, born Lorne, Pictou County. He was married to Catherine Matheson. He had 10 children; Jessie Fraser (b: ?); Jane Fraser (b:?; Christy Ann Fraser (b: 8 Mar 1854); George W. Fraser (b: 22 Feb 1856); Alexander Fraser (b: 6 Jun 1861); Duncan H. Fraser (b: 1861); Neil Fraser (b: 29 Oct 1865 in Lorne, Pictou Co.Died: 5 Sep 1960 Walnut Creek, CA validated); Simon Fraser (my grandfather validated by 1900 census in CA b: 31 August 1863 died: 7 Feb 1892 in Los Angeles, CA); Margaret b: 1870? ; Catherine M. b: Jan 8, 1890 and perhaps others. Can anyone assist and provide any other details. Jim Fraser St. Simons Island, GA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mason, Crooks, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2825 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Monday, February 9, 1987 - COUNTRY HARBOUR - Hallie Evelyn Mason, 82, Country Harbour, formerly of Isaac's Harbour, Guysborough County, died Satruday at St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Seal Harbour, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Crooks) Crooks. She was a member of the Isaac's Harbour United Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Kathleen (Mrs. Neil Mason), Country Harbour; four sons: Havelock, Country Harbour; James, Isaac's Harbour; Vernon, Port Hawkesbury; Granville, Dartmouth; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Uriah Firth. Funeral service was held today (Monday). Interment was in Isaac's Harbour cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mason, Jordan, Feltmate, Yuzdepski, Strickland, Murphy Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2824 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Monday, February 9, 1987 - GOSHEN - Bertha Jane Mason, 55, of Goshen, Guysborough County, died Sunday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Eight Island Lake, Guysborough County, she was a daughter of the late Nathaniel and Mary Jane (Jordan) Feltmate. She was a former member of Goshen Red Cross Society, District 6 Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and Goshen Home and School. She is survived by her husband, Earl; two sons, Brian and Richard, both of Goshen; three sisters: Florence Yuzdepski, Sudbury, Ont.; Alice (Mrs. Austin Strickland), Pleasant Valley, Antigonish County; Dorothy Murphy, Georgia, U.S.A.; two brothers, Wesley and James, both of Goshen. She was predeceased by two sisters, Alma and Abbie. The remains will rest in Goshen Gospel Mission after 7 p.m. today, where funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Sunset cemetery, Argyle. Donations may be made to the Antigonish branch of the Cancer Society ! or the Goshen Gospel Mission.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/1174.1 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Thursday, February 26, 1987 - TRENTON - The largely attended funeral for Dell Mason, Caroline Street, Trenton, was held on Thursday, Feb. 19, in the H.W. Angus Funeral Home. Rev. Morley Shaw of First United Baptist Church officiated. The choir of the Baptist Church led in singing of the hymns, The Old Rugged Cross and Under His Wings. Burns MacDonald was organist. Interment will be in Lorne Street Cemetery in the spring.

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/2371.1 Message Board Post: Hello Victoria I read your message, and I am wondering why she had Robley as a middle name. I am researching the Robleys, and have a web-site at: http://www.robley.org.uk Two Robley brothers emigrated to Pictou, NS. from Scarrowmanwick, Cumberland in 1822. Could there be a connection with Jean Robley Earle? Marian Foster

Hi folks, This email bounced to me as it is from a non-subscriber. If anyone can make a connection to these McLeans, please contact Rob & Diane McLean at "mailto:mclean@citlink.net". I've become pretty good at reading those deeds myself, it sure takes practice! Be sure to make it to the Pictou Deeds Office to get the deeds and wills! The Pictou County Genealogical & Heritage Society, in Pictou, the Pictou County Roots Society beside the New Glasgow library, and the New Glasgow Library itself are three great places to get information. Maybe I'll see you there! Good luck, Rick MacNeil p.s. I've added your name to the Surname Registry. mclean wrote: >Finally, after 6 years of online research, we will be traveling from Arizona to Pictou County arriving on July 1st. Does anyone have any information or leads to where we can go to complete our research? >I am searching - McLean from Fraser Mountain. >One of the hardest things we have come across is how to decipher the writing in the deeds and wills from the early 1800's. Is there someone in the Pictou County area who is an "expert" at reading these? We also would like to get in touch with the James Church - does anyone have their email address? >Is there somewhere we can go that might have photographs of old ships (ours was The Sarah, 1801), or drawings or pictures from the early 1800's - maybe a picture of Edward Mortimer? >Also, last but not least, are there any descendants around of James H.MacLean who married Margaret Ross? Married in 1862, their children were: >Margaret A. - lived with her parents in 1912 >Catherine >Christena (married a Smith) >Ella (married Murray) >Annie (married Whitcolmb) >Lena >James W. - lived in Trenton in 1912 >Mary J. (married Elson King, their children were James, Duncan, Catherine, >Herbert). Lived at Sutherlands River in 1912. > >We will be there for a week, and would love to meet any distant cousins! > >Sincerely, >Rob and Dianne McLean > >PS - what's fun to do with the kids? > >

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/2472.1 Message Board Post: Victoria...I saw your post on the Message Board...I would love for you to contact me with regards to your relationship to Herbert Gunn. Herb was my husband's Uncle (his sister, Catherine *Irene* Gunn was his mother