Hi Phyllis, Any chance there might be a reference library in Calgary you could call to check whether they have the Chronicle Herald from Halifax in their holdings? Many of the Pictou weddings were listed in the Herald. Sorry it's not a direct answer, but it might at least offer you some hope! Cheers, Rick MacNeil (who grew up in Riverton) leonard baillie wrote: > I was wondering if anyone can help me find a marriage of IRENE CHRISTINA ROSS from Riverton, Nova Scotia. I have no idea whom she married. She married in 1943 and I believe she had a child that same year. She might have left the province after she married. Any help or leads would be greatly help. Thanks so much in advance for any help. > > Phyllis from Calgary >

Hi folks, The following email was sent to the subscription-request email address instead of the posting address at can-nspictou-l@rootsweb.com. To me, it sounds as if someone was pulling the census taker's leg, or this was a transcription error by the census taker. (On a personal note, my maternal gg grandfather was recorded as being born in Nova Scotia in the 1871 Pictou County census but the 1891 census recorded his birthplace as Scotland...) Please reply to Nancy at "mailto:NKie105610@aol.com" if you have an answer. Just in case Nancy, The Whidden name is popular in Colchester County, Miller's book "Historical and Genealogical Record of the First Settlers of Colchester County, Nova Scotia" may have an answer. I believe it is on-line and accessible from the Colchester County GenWeb site. Cheers, Rick MacNeil Dear list members: Perhaps someone out there can assist me with a problem? After a long search I have found the elusive William Henry Whidden of Pictou, NS in Jersey City of all places. In going over a census record from 1920 it states he came to this country in 1860 and was naturalized in 1866....his marriage to Sarah Ann Baggett did not happen until 1876 in Mahone Bay. She is reported to have come to the USA in 1890, their son Richard came in 1900 according to the census. I know my grandmother, their daughter was born in Jersey City in 1886. This is all very confusing, then to add to the confusion it states his "mother tongue" is French. Now that is a real curve ball. I never would have thought that he spoke French. The Whiddens,I believe were Loyalists from New Hampshire to Nova Scotia. Samuel Whidden,1624/England to 1714/New Hampshire. How did they end up with French as a "mother tongue"?? I know I have the right guy, I sent for the death cert. and all the right names are in all the right ! places. This census info seems crazy though. Any thoughts on how it could all fit together? Nancy

I was wondering if anyone can help me find a marriage of IRENE CHRISTINA ROSS from Riverton, Nova Scotia. I have no idea whom she married. She married in 1943 and I believe she had a child that same year. She might have left the province after she married. Any help or leads would be greatly help. Thanks so much in advance for any help. Phyllis from Calgary

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLean, McLean Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2744 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Thursday, December 11, 1986 - STELLARTON - The funeral of the late Priscilla McLean (sic) was held on Dec. 3 from the Sharon St. John United Church, officiated by Rev. Norman MacDougall, who brought words of comfort to family and friends. The choir led in singing "The Lord's My Shepherd", "Nearer My God to Thee", and "The Old Rugged Cross". The pallbearers were nephews and brother-in-law of the deceased. Interment took place in Brookside Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLean, Walsh, Short, McInnis, Downs Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2743 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, December 23, 1987 - Peter Vincent MacLean, 82, of Trenton, formerly of Strathcona Place, Pictou, died Saturday, Dec. 19 at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Trenton, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Walsh) MacLean. He was a resident of Pictou most of his life and had been a retired employee of the CNR. He was a member of Stella Maris Church, Pictou. He is survived by a stepdaughter, Theresa (Mrs Ivan Short), Toronto; a sister, Jessie Ann McInnis, Trenton; two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Alexandrina Downs; a sister, Mary. Funeral was held Monday, Dec. 21 in Stella Maris Church, Rev. Kyte Gillis officiating. Spring burial will be in Stella Maris Cemetery.

Hi folks, I am forwarding this to the list for Linda who is not a subscriber. If anyone can help her, please contact her at "mailto:lindajess@iname.com". Good luck on your hunch Linda, there are lots of McKays in Pictou County! Rick MacNeil I am looking for information on my Great Grandfather. His name was Thomas Berkley Mckay. We had been looking for over two years in the Nfld area. However with recent information we believe that he came form the Pictou area. Maybe River John. We have his birth date from the Halifax census of 1901. He was born April 29 1842. We located him in Fortune Nfld in 1846-65 Dir. There was also a A.J. Mckay in the same area so we feel that he may be a brother but we have no proof of this as yet. We have found out that A.J. stand for Alexander James. Could you be of any help in locating information on this individual. We spent all day yesterday in Halifax searching church records with no success as yet. Could you give names of specific churches in that area at that time in which we could look. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Linda McKay Jess

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/WOC.2ACE/2742 Message Board Post: Hi I am looking for information on the children of the above. I have the will of Alexander and he lists children Donald, Hugh, Angus, Alexander Margaret Christy and Jessie. There is also mentions a brother Alexander Fraser mentioned. Does anyone have anything on any of these children. I do have Alexander the son's family. this would be Pictou county, in the New Glosgow area. Cates/ Cates I am also looking for Sewell Cates Married in Maine and had a daughter in NB. e-mail Pitstop@powerlink.net Thank you.

Hi folks, I'm passing this on to the list for Robert Taylor who is not a member of the Pictou list. If you can help him please email him at the following address: "mailto:robert.f.taylor@sympatico.ca". Good luck Robert! Rick MacNeil Dear Sir/ Madam/ My name is Robert Taylor of St Catharines Ontario// I am trying to locate a John Maclean From Pictou ns?I served with John In the Canadian Navy/57/58/ HMCS Saugenay? I do remember meeting his sister and Brother-In-Law in Pictou at one time Any reply would be most welcome// Thanking you Robert Taylor

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McLean, Slack, Hunter, Creelman Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2741 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, February 24, 1988 - John R. McLean, 89, of 98 Brunswick St., Truro, died Saturday, Feb. 20 in Camp Hill Hospital, Halifax. Born in Londonderry, he was a son of the late Harvey and Fannie (Slack) McLean. He owned and operated McLean's Bakery for more than 34 years. He was a former elder of First United Church and a past noble grand of Phoenix Lodge, No. 50. He was past chief patriarch of Mount Seir, Encampment No. 18, and a retired captain of Canton Fundy, No. 7, patriarch militant, IOOF. He is survived by a daughter; two brothers; a sister, Mrs Lillian Hunter, New Glasgow; six grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Marie Creelman; two brothers in infancy; two sisters. Oddfellows service was held at Mattatall's Funeral Home, Monday, Feb. 22. Funeral service was Tuesday, Feb. 23 in First United Church, Rev. W. Chalmers Hatcher officiating. Spring burial will be in Old Barn Cemetery. Donations ! may be made to First United Church memorial fund or any charity.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLean, Rafuse, Gesner Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2740 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, December 30, 1987 - Irene Thorne MacLean, 75, Tatamagouche, formerly of Pictou, died Wednesday, Dec. 23 in Victoria General Hospital. Born in Belleisle, Annapolis County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eva (Rafuse) Gesner. She is survived by her husband, George S.; two daughters, Jean and Patricia; three sons, Sterling, Alton and David, all of Nova Scotia. She was predeceased by an infant son, and a daughter. Funeral was held Thursday, Dec. 23 in Snow's Funeral Home, Rev. Owen Dawe officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLean, Blinkhorn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2739 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, July 6, 1988 - Greta MacLean, 57, of 15 Black Point Road, Sydney Mines, died Sunday, July 3 in Northside General Hospital, North Sydney. Born in Sydney Mines, she was a daughter of James and the late Annie Mae (MacLean) Blinkhorn. She is survived by her husband, John A.; five sons, including Calvin, New Glasgow; two daughters; four brothers; two sisters. There will be no visitation. Memorial mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday (today), July 6 in St. Pius X Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

Rod Llewellyn RL Consultants 09 6307 971 021 673 207 -----Original Message----- From: nsroots-admin@ednet.ns.ca [mailto:nsroots-admin@ednet.ns.ca] On Behalf Of Mary Anne Bohaker Sent: Monday, 11 February 2002 8:26 a.m. To: nsroots@ednet.ns.ca Cc: NOVA-SCOTIA-L@rootsweb.com; CAN-NS-PICTOU-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [nsroots] Col. Alexander H. MACKINNON Dear Folks, I have in my possession some items, mostly photographs, belonging to Col. Alexander Huntley MacKinnon. If you can verify that you are a close relative of the Colonel I would be pleased to return these heirlooms to the right MacKinnon family. Please reply to this address if you can help reunite these items with their family. Mary Anne Bohaker Halifax, NS----------------- FindersKeepers Specializing in Nova Scotia Books, History & Genealogy in or out of print. Email: finderskeepers@hfx.eastlink.ca URL: www.clik.to/finderskeepers _______________________________________________ nsroots mailing list nsroots@ednet.ns.ca http://mailman.ednet.ns.ca/cgi-bin/listinfo/nsroots

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLean, Tattrie, Matheson, Harris, Baillie, Cail, Zinck, Allen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2738 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, May 11, 1988 - George Robert MacLean, 82, River John, died Monday, May 9 in Sutherland Harris Memorial Hospital, Pictou. Born in River John, he was a son of the late Daniel and Laura MacLean. He was a farmer all of his life and an elder of Salem United Church. He was a director of Scotsburn and River John co-operatives for several years. He is survived by his wife, the former Pearl Tattrie; five daughters, Lillian Matheson, Delta, B.C.; Marjorie (Mrs. Donald Harris), Kentville; Janet (Mrs. Jack Baillie), Port Hastings; Mary (Mrs. Tom Cail), Fall River; Fern (Mrs Ronald Zinck), New Glasgow; a son, Donald, Louisville; a sister, Margaret Allen, River John; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two sisters, Jean and Myrtle. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday (today) in Salem United Church, Rev. Jeannie Stright officiating. Burial will be in Bellevue Cemetery, River John. Donations may be made to Salem Unite! d Church or Canadian Cancer Society.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLean, Seymour, Somero, Lynch, Peters, Osborne Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2737 Message Board Post: The New Glasgow Evening News, Tuesday, March 24, 1987 - STELLARTON - David Arthur MacLean, 97, of 81 Acadia Ave., Stellarton, died Monday in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. He was born in Lansdowne, Pictou County, and was a resident of Stellarton for most of his life. He was a coal miner and a member of Sharon St. John United Church. He is survived by three sons: Arthur, Westville; Edwin, Greenwood; Melford, Stellarton; five daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Seymour, New Hampshire; Bertha (Mrs. Andrew Somero), Connecticut; Katherine MacLean and Gladys (Mrs. Richard Lynch), both of Stellarton; Agnes (Mrs. Ralph Peters), Toronto; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Lillian Osborne; a son, Woody; four daughters: Laura, Emyline, Hazel and Priscilla. The remains are resting in H.C. MacQuarrie Funeral Home, Stellarton, where funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Brookside cemetery. Donations may ! be made to any charity.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MacLean, Hurlburt, Prime, Morgan, Christie, Ring Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/WOC.2ACE/2736 Message Board Post: The Pictou Advocate, Wednesday, November 25, 1987 - Bessie (Betty) MacLean, 86, of Glen Haven Manor, New Glasgow, died Monday, Nov. 23 in the Manor. Born in Kemptville, she was a daughter of the late Melford and Etta (Hurlburt) Prime. She has been a resident of Glen Haven Manor for the past four years, having previously lived in New Glasgow, Eureka and Yarmouth. She was a long-time member of Calvary Temple Pentecostal Church, New Glasgow. She is survived by two sons, Earl, Abercrombie; Mel, Kings Head; two daughters, Faith Morgan and Helen (Mrs. John Christie), both of New Glasgow; a brother, Gordon, Berwick; a sister, Mrs. Eva Ring, Lynn, Mass.; nine grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, James; a daughter, Beth; four brothers, Stewart, Stanley, Harold and George; two sisters, Nellie and Ada. The body is in H.W. Angus Funeral Home, New Glasgow, with visiting after 7 p.m. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26 in Christian Fellowship Church, New Glasgow,! Pastor Bruce Morrison officiating. Burial will be in Brookside Cemetery. Donations may be made to any charity.

My great grandfather Robert/Robert Gifford BLAIR was born in New Glasgow in about 1828-32, and his brother james BLAIR was born New Glasgow in 1822. Their parents were James BLAIR and Maria GIFFORD. We believe that James Snr was a soldier and may have been in New Glasgow as part of a garrison. Can anyone enlighten me as to whether or the was a garrison at New Glasgow during this period. And if there is anyway we can find out if there would be church records that would detail births. The family later moved to Amhurst Any assistance at all, greatly appreciated Ron Blair Brandy Creek 3820 Victoria AUSTRALIA

Hi Jim, I don't think these are on line. If you don't get a response let me know and I will look this up for you next time I go into the Toronto Ref library. Cheers, Rick Jim Newman wrote: >Hi list ---Is there any one that has access to or can look up for me in the 1861 and or 1851 census of Albion Mines Pictou County the name Hugh McLean---I have located him on the 1871 census but I am now looking back. Or is this info on the net. Any help appreciated----Jim >

Hi list ---Is there any one that has access to or can look up for me in the 1861 and or 1851 census of Albion Mines Pictou County the name Hugh McLean---I have located him on the 1871 census but I am now looking back. Or is this info on the net. Any help appreciated----Jim

Dear Folks, I have in my possession some items, mostly photographs, belonging to Col. Alexander Huntley MacKinnon. If you can verify that you are a close relative of the Colonel I would be pleased to return these heirlooms to the right MacKinnon family. Please reply to this address if you can help reunite these items with their family. Mary Anne Bohaker Halifax, NS----------------- FindersKeepers Specializing in Nova Scotia Books, History & Genealogy in or out of print. Email: finderskeepers@hfx.eastlink.ca URL: www.clik.to/finderskeepers

Hi folks, I am forwarding this to the list for Rob McLean who is not a subscriber. If anyone has information to share, please email him at "mailto:mclean@citlink.com". Thanks, Rick MacNeil Rob McLean wrote: I am seeking info on William and Margaret McLean who came over to Nova Scotia in 1801 on the ship The Sarah. I already have the passenger list. They were from Kilmorach, in Inverness-shire. I believe they were traveling with at least two sons, William Jr. (my ggg) and John. Another with them was Donald, but may not be a son, may be a brother to William Sr. So now how do we find out what happened to William and Margaret after they got off the ship? They arrived in 1801, and with our William Jr. being born in 1791, and the possibility of the ship's Donald being their son, this would make them marrying anywhere between 1775 and 1790. That's a broad range I know, and I can't even imagine what William Sr's age was or when he was born. How difficult is it really going to be to find this couple? If we can find a headstone in Pictou County or any Scottish documentation on them it might be helpful to pinpoint where they are actually from. Inverness-shire is a county, and a big one, in Scotland - so that's not much help at all. We have some vague clues that point in the direction of Hector McLean who came over on The Hector, and some other data that states that another Hector Mclean came over in 1801 - however he is not listed on either the Sarah or the Dove - which as far as we can find are the only two ships that came over in that year. Does this connect with anyone? Rob McLean