This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacMillan, O'Hara, Smith Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2761 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, May 4, 1988 - Dora Irene MacMillan, 79, of Oceanview Manor, Eastern Passage, formerly of Isaac's Harbour, Guysborough County, died Friday, April 29, at the manor. Born in Isaac's Harbour she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Effie (O'Hara) Smith. She was a life-long resident of Isaac's Harbour, a member and worthy matron of Pioneer chapter 11, OES. She is survived by her husband, John, Oceanview Manor; a daughter; three sons; two sisters; a brother, Leslie, Stellarton; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by three brothers. Funeral was Monday, May 2, Rev. Brian Baxter officiating. Burial was in Isaac's Harbour Cemetery. Donations may be made to Isaac's Harbour United Baptist Church or the Canadian Cancer Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacMaster, MacEachern, Sampson, Mitchell, Sinclair, Wiseman, MacAlpine, MacDonnell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2760 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Wednesday, February 18, 1987 - ANTIGONISH - John W. MacMaster, 69, J.J. Carroll House, Antigonish, formerly of Judique, Inverness County, died Monday in St. Martha's Hospital, Antigonish. Born in Judique, he was a son of the late Duncan Archie and Mary Jane (MacEachern) MacMaster. He was a member of St. Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Judique, and was a woodsman most of his life. He is survived by his wife, the former Cecelia Sampson; three daughters: Mary (Mrs. Ernie Mitchell), Goshen; Jane (Mrs. David Sinclair), Antigonish; Bernadette (Mrs. Donald Wiseman), Halifax; a son, John, Antigonish; two stepsons, Neil MacAlpine and Clarence MacAlpine, both of Brampton, Ont.; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Jane MacDonnell, Sydney. The remains are resting in the Port Hood Community Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Andrew's Church, Judique. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Do! nations may be made to any charity.

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/2759 Message Board Post: I am in search of a clue as to how my GGGgrandmother might have come from Scotland to North America. I am told that she came through Nova Scotia. She settled in Pennsylvania. Does anyone know of any records that would show immigrants to Canada from Scotland? Her name is Helen Law Davidson, from Morayshire,Scotland. Her parents are Alexander Davidson and Elizabeth Wilson. She had a sister named Christian Law Davidson, I believe Christian stayed in Canada. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions,please let me know. Thanks ever so much Mark

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLeod, Keizer, MacDonald, Pushie Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2758 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, November 25, 1987 - Victoria Letitia MacLeod, 72, Coldbrook, Kings County, died Monday, Nov. 16 at Lake George. Born in Meisner's Section, Lunenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Ella (Keizer) MacDonald. She is survived by her husband, Earl; a daughter, Arlette (Mrs Elston Pushie) New Glasgow; a son; three sisters; two brothers; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Frances; two brothers, Clifford and Burt. Funeral was held Thursday, Nov. 19 in The United Church of St. Paul and St. Stephen, Kentville, Rev. Ronald Dempsey officiating. Cremation will follow.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLeod, Murray Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2757 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 13, 1988 - Mary Catherine MacLeod, 91, 325 Abercrombie Road, New Glasgow, died Tuesday, Apr. 5 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Hodson, Pictou County, she was a daughter of the late Hugh A. and Flora (MacLeod) Murray. She lived in New Glasgow all her married life, where she and her late husband owned and operated the Royal Sweets Restaurant for more than 50 years. She was a member of Trinity United Church, New Glasgow. She is survived by a son, Douglas, at home; two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, H. Roy; a son, Burstall (Bud); a sister, Isabel; six brothers, Lonnie, Milledge, Fraser, Jim, Allie and Hugh Willie. Funeral service was held Friday, Apr. 8 at H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, Rev. Howard Clarke officiating. Burial will take place at a later date in Lorne Street Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Victorian Order of Nurses.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLeod, MacNutt, MacKay, Langille Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2756 Message Board Post: The Pictou Adovcate, Wednesday, December 10, 1986 - Kelly Shane MacLeod, infant son of Robert and Marilyn (MacNutt) MacLeod, died Monday, Dec. 1 at home. He was born in Truro. He is survived by a brother, Colin, at home; maternal grandparents, Peter and Jennie MacNutt, and paternal grandmother, Jennie MacKay, all of Earltown; paternal great-grandmother, Mrs Cassie Langille, River John. The body was in MacLeod's Funeral home, River John, where a private family service was held Tuesday at 2 p.m., Rev. Morley Bentley officiating. Burial was in Earltown Cemetery.

Hi there from Victoria BC; I'm looking for any info on John W.S. Glenwright born Jan.6,1874 in Pictou Co.probably Westville or Stellarton. He's the son of Thomas Glenwright who died in the Drummond Colliery Explosions of 1873. I've located most of Tom's descendants, but John's a mystery. He was born to Hannah Glenwright and was prob. a Methodist. Thanx in advance John Tracy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLeod, Ryan, MacKay, MacDonald Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2755 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Thursday, February 26, 1987 - NEW GLASGOW - Fred MacLeod, of Hamilton, Ont., formerly of New Glasgow, died on Wednesday Feb. 25. He was a veteran of the Second World War, serving in the Pictou Highlanders. He is survived by his wife Addie (Ryan) MacLeod and three sons and five daughters, all of Ontario. Also surviving is his mother, Florence MacLeod of New Glasgow, as well as four brothers and two sisters: Gordon, Westville; Harvey, New Glasgow; Rod, Abercrombie; Norman, Bridgetown; Mabel (Mrs. Mervyn MacKay) and Joan (Mrs. Warren MacDonald), all of New Glasgow. He was predeceased by his father, Major Les MacLeod and a brother, Douglas. The remains are at Robinson's Funeral Home. Funeral will be held Friday in Hamilton.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLeod, Bishop Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2754 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, December 23, 1987 - Ernest Phillip MacLeod, 86, of Shady Rest Nursing Home, Montague, P.E.I., formerly of Dartmouth and Murray River, P.E.I., died Dec. 15 in King's County Memorial Hospital, Montague. Born in Murray River, he was the son of the late James Evans and Mary Ann (Bishop) MacLeod. He worked with Northumberland Ferries Ltd. for many years, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Orange Lodge and was a lifelong member of the Free Church of Scotland, Murray River. He is survived by two sons, including John, New Glasgow; a daughter; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Jennie Belle; two brothers, James and Cyrus; six sisters, Ida, Ethel, Minnie, Clara, Bessie and Daneras. Funeral service was held Dec. 17 in Ferguson-Hamilton Funeral Home, Montague, Rev. Ewen MacDougall officiating. Burial will take place in Murray River Cemetery, at a later date.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLeod, Craig, Baudoux, Stewart, Wright Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2753 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, May 18, 1988 - Elmer George MacLeod, 65, of 25 Coll Ave., Stellarton, died Wednesday, May 11 in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. He was a son of the late Hugh Allan and Sarah (Craig) MacLeod. He lived in Stellarton most of his married life and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Educated at the School for the Deaf in Halifax, he was employed for 20 years with Quality Cleaners, New Glasgow and also Bagnell's Laundry, Ltd. He was also employed as a janitor at the Frank H. MacDonald Elementary School and East Pictou Rural High School. Surviving are his wife, the former Jessie Baudoux; two daughters, Florence (Mrs Gordon Stewart), Linacy, Pictou County; Helen, Moose Jaw, Sask.; a son, Fraser, Boston; three brothers, Allan, Charles and Douglas, all of Westville; a sister, Mildred Wright, Westville; two grandsons. He was predeceased by twin infant daughters; a sister, Vivian; three brothers, Roy, Raymond and William. Funeral service! was held Saturday in First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Murdo Marple officiating. Burial was in Brookside Cemetery.

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/485.1 Message Board Post: You can try at my listing of Magdalen Islanders "Lost at Sea" at the following site of Sheevaun Nelson's: http://www.lostatsea.ca/quebec.htm I compiled the list from there from the various parish registers. The crew of the Juliet Tilden is among them, including your Wardwell ancestor from Castine, ME. Hope this helps, Dennis M. Boudreau Author of the Dictionnaire Genealogique des Familles des Iles-de-la-Madeleine, 1765-1948 (published in Quebec City, 2001) (4 Vols, 4,000 pages)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacDougall/ MacDonald Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2752 Message Board Post: I am looking for information about my grandmother's parents. They lived in Pictou Co. in the mid-late (?) 1800's, but I am unsure if they were born there or emigrated there from Scotland. They were John and Mary(MacDougall) MacDonald. My grandmother Mary Catherine MacDonald was born Aug. 25th, 1897. She had twin brothers Mark and Michael. Mark died at a young age. Michael married Martha(?) and lived in New Glasgow. My grandmother married John Dan MacDougall b. Sept. 4th, 1883 of Port Hood, Cape Breton probably about the 1920's, though I'm not sure whether they married in Pictou, or Cape Breton. If anyone knows anything about John or Mary MacDonald(or knows of an RC cemetary where they may be buried, please contact me via email at janetnos@hotmail.com Thank you in advance for any help you can give me. Janet

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLeod, Ross Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2751 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, March 2, 1988 - Albert (Bert) MacLeod, 76, Albert Street Senior Citizen Apts., New Glasgow, formerly of Thorburn, died Sunday, Feb. 28 at home. Born in Thorburn, he was a son of the late John Hugh and Annie (Ross) MacLeod. He was a retired coal miner, and for a number of years worked with the Department of Highways and Zeller's Ltd., New Glasgow. He was a resident of Thorburn most of his life, living the last 12 years in New Glasgow. He was an adherent of Union Presbyterian Church, Thorburn, and last surviving member of his immediate family. Surviving are several cousins. He was predeceased by twin brothers, Ross and Robert. Funeral service will be held 3:30 p.m. Wednesday (today) at H.H. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasogw, Rev. John Openshaw officiating. Burial in Thorburn Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLellan, Clark, McConnell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2750 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, January 6, 1988 - Rev. Dr. William Lloyd MacLellan, 79, of Morrisburg, Ont., died Tuesday, Dec. 29 at home. Born in Pictou County, he attended Pictou Academy and graduated from McGill University in 1932, and later was awarded a BD from Presbyterian College, Montreal, Que., in 1934. He had the pastoral charges of Tatamagouche, Balfron, Earltown and The Falls; Scotsburn; First Presbyterian Church, New Glasgow. He was inducted into St. John's Church, Cornwall, in 1944, and served there until 1974, when he ministered for a short time in Nova Scotia, and then moved to the churches of Morrisburg and Dunbar, Ontario. Dr. MacLellan retired in 1980 in Morrisburg, Ont. He continued to preach almost every Sunday including a six-month appointment in Bermuda. He served on almost every board at the local and national level of the Presbyterian Church, and was also very active in community life, receiving many civic citations. He was a militia chaplain! for 25 years, with the Pictou County Highlanders and the S.D. & G. Highlanders, retiring with the rank of major. He is survived by his wife, the former Elizabeth Clark; two daughters, seven grandchildren; a sister, Helen (Mrs. T. C. McConnell), Scotsburn; a brother, Donald, New Glasgow. Funeral service was held Saturday, Jan. 2 in St. John's Presbyterian Church, Cornwall, Ont. Rev. Fred Rennie officiated. Spring burial will be in Bethel Cemetery, Scotsburn. Donations may be made to the Canadian Bible Society or Winchester Memorial Hospital Building Fund.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLellan, Fraser, MacLean, MacCallum, Jamieson Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2749 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, April 13, 1988 - Wilbur Fraser (Shoo) MacLellan, 69, of 47 Egerton St., New Glasgow, died Thursday, Apr. 7 in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Plymouth Park, he was a son of the late John K. and Estelle (Fraser) MacLellan. Retired from the Royal Canadian Air Force, he went overseas in 1942 and served in Scotland, England, Northern Ireland, Africa and Italy. Following his retirement from the RCAF in 1968, he became an electrician. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion branch 34. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence MacLean; a daughter, Anne (Mrs John MacCallum), New Glasgow; a son, Fraser, New Glasgow; two granddaughters, and a sister, Doris (Mrs Bill Jamieson), Rothesay, N.B. He was predeceased by a brother, Clary. Funeral service was Saturday, Apr. 4, in the R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow, Rev. J. Donald MacKay officiating. Burial was in Abercrombie Cemetery.

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/2748 Message Board Post: I presume that the reference to Dr Brydon is the Dr Brydon who was the only survivor of the 20,000 strong British Army led by Lord Elphinstone which was massacred while retreating from Kabul in the 1840s This was one of the most famous incidents in Victorian times and he is the subject of a famous portrait.

While surfing today I found this site which has a wealth of information to those searching Nova Scotia for family Surname links. Enjoy..... Edd Sinnett http://www.islandnet.com/~jveinot/cghl/personal-ns.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacMaster, Graham, Master, MacDonald Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2747 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, October 21, 1987 - John Graham MacMaster, 50, Port Hawkesbury, formerly of Long Point, Inverness County, died Wednesday, Oct. 14 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Long Point, he was a son of Margaret (Graham) Master (sic) and the late John D. MacMaster. He was a member of Saint Joseph's Parish, Port Hawkesbury. He was self-employed as a contractor and fisherman. He was a past member of the Cape Nova KOC, and a member of the Cape Nova Gun Club. He is survived by his wife, the former Joyce MacDonald; two sons; a daughter, Cathy, New Glasgow; a sister; two foster-sisters. He was predeceased by a sister. Funeral mass was held Saturday, Oct. 17 in St. Joseph's Church, Port Hawkesbury, Rev. Regis Halloran and Col. MacLeod officiating. Burial was in Stella Maris Cemetery, Creignish. Donations may be made to any charity.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLean, MacCallum, MacDonald Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2746 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, October 21, 1987 - Joyce Kathleen MacLean, 63, Valley View Villa, Riverton, formerly of Pictou Island, died Friday, Oct. 16 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Pictou Island, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (MacCallum) MacLean. She was a member of Pictou Island Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a sister, Flossie (Mrs Dunn MacDonald), Pictou; three brothers, Anderson, River John; Alvin, Pictou; Gerald, Cape Bauld, N.B.; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant sister. Funeral was Sunday, Oct. 18 in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Pictou, Rev. Kenneth Stright officiating. Burial was in Pictou Island Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLean, Sutherland, Murray, Mollins Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2745 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, October 21, 1987 - Mrs. Jean MacLean, 77, Clairemont Avenue, Stellarton, died Thursday, Oct. 15 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Stellarton, she was a daughter of the late Malcolm and Elizabeth (Sutherland) Murray. A life-long resident of Stellarton, she was a member of Sharon St. John United Church and the UCW. She had nursed at the old Aberdeen Hospital for a number of years. She is survived by a daughter, Joan (Mrs David Mollins), Winnipeg; two grandsons; several cousins. She was predeceased by her husband, Earle; two brothers, Duncan and Evan; two sisters in infancy. Funeral service was Monday, Oct. 19 in H.C. MacQuarrie's Funeral Home, Stellarton, Rev. Norman MacDougall officiating. Burial was in Heatherdale Memorial Garden.s Donations may be made to any charity.