This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Thorndyke19 Surnames: Smith Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5518.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ryan My greatgrandfather Francis Lewis Smith, died 1870, is also buried in St James Churchyard, but I don't know exactly where. There are numerous unmarked graves there. I have attached a picture I took several years ago of the main marker stone for the cemetery. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdesjard Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5518.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ryan Went to Pictou to look for that headstone of Charles Henry. There are no stone or markers. I was talking to the caretaker and he said that he would go sometime Monday and put a stake as to where it is. If that interest you I can go back and take a picture of the area so if you ever come around you may be able to find it, or send me an email and i can take you there. Let me know be glad to help. George Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: gdesjard Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5518.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Ryan Did anyone answer your request yet, if not email me at my address atached. trentondad@gmail.com I dont live very far from the St James church I will be glad to do a lookup for you next time I pass there. George Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello, If Victoria is reading this or if someone knows how to contact Victoria Fraser, please contact me at rick.macneil@sympatico.ca Thanks, Rick MacNeil

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: aldambra Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/2635.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I don't believe we are related. Although my Great Great Grandfather George Simpson did have a sister Margaret Jean Simpson, she died of Tuberculosis when she was 22 and died in 1870. My Simpsons are Scottish. Hopefully some of the other folks here can help you! Best of luck! Andrea Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: suecable41 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/2635.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi I am also researching a Simpson family from Nova Scotia. My great grandmother was called Margaret Ann (known as Maggie) Simpson. All I know is my g.grandfather went to Nova Scotia from England in 1884. She returned to England with him sometime before 1891 when their eldest daughter Rosina Mary was born. My grandfather was William Henry Cable and his father was John Cable and they lived in a village in Dorset. All I know about Maggie is that she had a brother called George. Do you know if this is the same family? Regards Sue Cable Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi All, I have recently spent some time updating the Nova Scotia Census Records part of my site. I have had many comments from you, the users, as to how to improve things. The three major things that have been done to the site are: 1. I added a search engine that will specifically search the census records. This search engine is not to be confused with the search function that searches the family tree database. On every census page, you will now find a search box. Simply enter the name, year of census, and location if you know it, and click search. Enter as much or as little information as you wish. A results page will open, and just like Google, the results nearest to the top are most likely the ones you are looking for. Clicking on the resulting link will take you to the appropriate census page, with the correct tab for the area already in view. You can then use the edit & find feature of your browser to search further. (Or use CTRL & F on a PC, CMD & F on a MAC). 2. On each census page, there is now a floating link that always stays with you at the bottom of the page that you can click to print that particular census. When you click it, a new window will open, with just that census on the page, and your printer dialog box will open allowing you to print the page. This feature was requested to make it easier to print when the pages are really long. 3. I have moved all the census records to a new area of the site, but the original link will still work to access them. The link is: http://www.dwaynemeisner.com/censusnovascotia.php I would appreciate your feedback on these new features, and I hope it makes your use of the census records easier. Also, please let me know if you find any glaring errors. I have attempted to make things as bug free as possible, but inevitably, I am sure I missed a thing or two... Dwayne www.dwaynemeisner.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: canadiansailor Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/3851.3.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Mr. Tom Kennedy, I hope this finds you healthy and well. We had spoken via email a few times in the past and unfortunatly had lost touch. I have been trying to track you down since last year but couldn't find your address after I lost my address book (silly Windows!). If you could drop me a note at my new address ryandmsthompson@comcast.net It would be great to hear from you again. I have a picture which I think you could help identfy the people in it. Drop me a note, it will be good to hear from you again. Ryan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: canadiansailor Surnames: Thompson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5518/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hey all!! I am looking for information on the St. James Anglican Church Cemetery in Pictou, Nova Scotia. If anyone down that way knows anything about this one please send me a note. I am trying to find a picture of a headstone for Charles Henry Thompson B. 1896 d. 1955. Thanks for reading!!! Ryan Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Crowgirl40 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/348.433.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Debbie, William Sutherland is my Great-great-great-Grandfather...who had Alexander Sutherland...who had Gordon Alexander Sutherland (of Boston, MA)... who had Gordon Guilford Sutherland (of Boston, MA)...who had me..Rachel Sutherland (of Washington, DC). I also sent a message to your profile. Thanks for all the hard work you did on the geneology! Wow! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi folks, I've added Karen Renaud to the "Researchers to Contact" pages on the Pictou GenWeb at http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nspictou/. Karen is researching the BOAND, BONE, BOND, BOWEN, CUNNINGHAM, HUSSEY, and JONES surnames from the New Glasgow area. If anyone has information to share please contact Karen at renaud_k@videotron.ca Good luck! Rick MacNeil

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: shirleyk58 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/1362.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, im looking for any O,Hagens who has a family member,who married a Kelly in Glasgow, this lady Kelly had a sister called Bezzie/Bridget,she married .....Oneil.also Bezzie had a sister Roseanne Kelly, married a Kehoe. any info much appreciated, Thankyou SK Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Sorry, I meant to send the Census business to Dwayne Misner. Charlotte

1851 census--District 1 town of Pictou (12 Mines). Alexander (Alexr.) Hayman 2M-1F (20-30) 1 M (30-40), 1 M-1F (above 50), 2 married, occupation not given, Religion: 5 Kirk of Scotland, No. in school 0. In the census of 1881 in MacLellan's Mts. we have some of the family and in Little Harbour, we have more of the family. In 1871 Middle River 2-58-62 (April 12) we have the family and in Middle River 2-59-63 (April 12) we have more of the family and in Little Harbour 1-94-96 (April 17) we have family as well. In 1881 we have them in Albion Mines. Have not written down the district. We also have part of the family in MacLellan's Mountain. There is so much I have not written it down. However, the district might help you but don't worry about the Haymans not being included. They are in the census in the Archives. Charlotte ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dwayne Meisner" <drmeisner@eastlink.ca> To: <can-ns-pictou@rootsweb.com>; <nova-scotia@rootsweb.com>; <nsroots@ednet.ns.ca>; <lunen-links@rootsweb.com>; <CAN-CENSUS@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 6:18 PM Subject: [CAN-NS-PICTOU] Pictou County Census, 1851, Nova Scotia > Hi All, > > > > The complete transcription of the census for Pictou County for 1851 is now > available on my website, here: > http://www.dwaynemeisner.com/censusnovascotia.php > > Click on "Pictou" to see the menu choices of which census is available. > > > > In 1851, Pictou County was divided into three townships: Pictou, Egerton, > and Maxwelton. These townships were further subdivided into 22 Sub > Districts. Some of the Sub Districts are not named. The 1851 census only > lists heads of households, but I have also included the number of males > and > females by age group in each household as well. > > If you are already a registered member of my site, you will be able to > view > the information immediately. New users will have to complete the free > registration process. As always, please let me know if you spot any > errors. > I am sure there are a few... > > Feel free to check out the other areas of the map that I have completed > earlier. > > > > Dwayne > > www.dwaynemeisner.com > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > CAN-NS-PICTOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.445 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3128 - Release Date: 09/11/10 06:34:00

Is this a descendant of Matthew Dwyer? Married at Victoria, BC, Sep 24, 1872, James Dwyer to Miss Salina Jane Hayes. Nov 2, 1872 - Dispatch from San Juan Island, Washington Territory, announces the murder of William Fuller, a settler, formerly of Victoria, BC, in a most shocking manner. Fuller was an Englishman and a house joiner. In 1861 he built Cary Castle for late George Hunter Cary. In 1868 he is said to have had a difficulty with the Indians at San Juan, during which he killed several, and many here believe that his life has been taken by Indians to avenge those killed by him. Nov 12 - Captain Dwyer, of schooner Mystery, reports the murderers (Indians) of late Mr Fuller, were caught at Bellingham Bay by American soldiers. * May 17, 1873, 3 - Murder of Captain James Dwyer and wife Salina, n/o Pictou, NS, at San Juan Island, Washington Territory, US. May 18, 3 - Shocking Murder; May 20, 3 - Burial of the Victims [at Ross Bay cemetery, Victoria, BC]; Jun 10, 3 - Police Court; Jun 17, Confession of "Joe'; Jun 18, 3 - Police Court - Dwyer Murder; Jun 25, 3 - Police Court; Jul 16, 3 - Police Court; Jul 24, 3... [G 058 W 13 - BURIAL PLOT] * Sep 5, 1873 - Sheriff Billings of Thurston Co WT, is authorized to receive Kanaka Joe, murderer of Harry Dwyer and his wife. The Sheriff will arrive on next steamer. * Murder/extradition of "Joe" soon, Oct 25, 1873, 3; Oct 29, 3 - Joe - extradited... [Dwyer murder] * Murder/Nov 20, 1873 - Kanaka Joe, charged with the murder of the Dwyer family, will be tried next week. The Territorial Legislature have passed a Bill for the costs connected with the case here - some $700 we believe. * Jan, 1874 - Reward. In the matter of the reward of $500 offered by the OddFellows for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Capt Dwyer and wife, the arbitrators have made the following award: T G Murphy, $85; J McCoy (of San Juan), $50; R McMillan, $365. Mr Murphy objects to the award and threatens suit. * -----Original Message----- From: can-ns-pictou-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:can-ns-pictou-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of can-ns-pictou-request@rootsweb.com Sent: September 20, 2010 12:01 AM To: can-ns-pictou@rootsweb.com Subject: CAN-NS-PICTOU Digest, Vol 5, Issue 126 Today's Topics: 1. Matthew Dwyer -- where did he come from? (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com) 2. Re: online search for pictou families (gc-gateway@rootsweb.com) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:28:38 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: [CAN-NS-PICTOU] Matthew Dwyer -- where did he come from? To: <CAN-NS-PICTOU-L@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1284899319.503679@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 3ErinKing Surnames: Dwyer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5 517/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on Matthew Dwyer, who was born in Ireland in April 1773, came to Nova Scotia and settled in Pine Tree Gut, Merigomish, N.S. with his wife Sarah. They had six children: John (b.1798), Mary (b.1801), Nancy (b.1809), Peter (b.1811), Patrick (b.1813), and Matthew (b.1818). Trying to find out when he came from Ireland and where he came from in Ireland. Since John was born in Nova Scotia, it would seem he came over before 1798. Also looking for Sarah's maiden name. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:02:44 -0000 From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> Subject: Re: [CAN-NS-PICTOU] online search for pictou families To: <CAN-NS-PICTOU-L@rootsweb.com> Message-ID: <1284908277.163065@rootsweb.com> Content-Type: text/plain; This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: diannawalternorris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5 498.2.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you try Petersen? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------ To contact the CAN-NS-PICTOU list administrator, send an email to CAN-NS-PICTOU-admin@rootsweb.com. To post a message to the CAN-NS-PICTOU mailing list, send an email to CAN-NS-PICTOU@rootsweb.com. __________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to CAN-NS-PICTOU-request@rootsweb.com with the word "unsubscribe" without the quotes in the subject and the body of the email with no additional text. End of CAN-NS-PICTOU Digest, Vol 5, Issue 126 ********************************************* No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3146 - Release Date: 09/19/10 11:34:00

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: DaveMitchell53 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5517.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there Robert Matheson's Special Report on the Surnames of Ireland (re the distribution of surnames in 1890) gives the following re the surname Dwyer: Total births:155 Principally located in counties:80 per cent are found in Tipperary, Cork, Dublin, Limerick, Kerry and Kilkenny. Spelling variations Dwyer(152) Total Ulster = 2 Total Leinster = 38 Total Connaught = 8 Total Munster = 107. For further info on this, please consult the Ulster Historical Foundation. My kinsman Dr John Mitchell and his brother David came to Merigomish/West Merigomish in the early 1830's/1840's from the Glendermott valley of co. Londonderry -- your Dwyers had been there for a generation already by then! Kind regards Dave Mitchell Cape Town South Africa Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: diannawalternorris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5498.2.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you try Petersen? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: 3ErinKing Surnames: Dwyer Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5517/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information on Matthew Dwyer, who was born in Ireland in April 1773, came to Nova Scotia and settled in Pine Tree Gut, Merigomish, N.S. with his wife Sarah. They had six children: John (b.1798), Mary (b.1801), Nancy (b.1809), Peter (b.1811), Patrick (b.1813), and Matthew (b.1818). Trying to find out when he came from Ireland and where he came from in Ireland. Since John was born in Nova Scotia, it would seem he came over before 1798. Also looking for Sarah's maiden name. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hi All, The complete transcription of the census for Pictou County for 1861 is now available on my website, here: http://www.dwaynemeisner.com/censusnovascotia.php Click on "Pictou" to see the menu choices of which census is available. The 1861 census covers all twenty-two polling districts of Pictou County, which were, in 1861, Pictou, Caribou, Cape John, West Side River John, West Branch River John, Rogers Hill, Hardwood Hill, Green Hill & West River, Mount Thom, Gairloch, New Larig, Albion Mines, New Glasgow, Little Harbour, McLellan's Mountain, East Branch East River, Hopewell & West Branch East River, Middle River, Gulf Shore, Barney's River, Merigomish, Blue Mountain & St. Mary's, etc. The 1861 census only lists heads of households, but I have also included the number of males and females in each household as well. If you are already a registered member of my site, you will be able to view the information immediately. New users will have to complete the free registration process. As always, please let me know if you spot any errors. I am sure there are a few... Feel free to check out the other areas of the map that I have completed earlier. Dwayne

Hi All, The complete transcription of the census for Pictou County for 1851 is now available on my website, here: http://www.dwaynemeisner.com/censusnovascotia.php Click on "Pictou" to see the menu choices of which census is available. In 1851, Pictou County was divided into three townships: Pictou, Egerton, and Maxwelton. These townships were further subdivided into 22 Sub Districts. Some of the Sub Districts are not named. The 1851 census only lists heads of households, but I have also included the number of males and females by age group in each household as well. If you are already a registered member of my site, you will be able to view the information immediately. New users will have to complete the free registration process. As always, please let me know if you spot any errors. I am sure there are a few... Feel free to check out the other areas of the map that I have completed earlier. Dwayne www.dwaynemeisner.com