Hello, I'm new to the list. Does anyone know of the children of John Grant Irving who is mentioned in "The History of Pictou County, Part 3"? This history focuses on one son named William. I am seeking an Alexander Irving who married Mary Ann ____. I think William and Alexander are brothers. Mary Ann ______ was born in Taunton, Massachusetts. Alexander and Mary eventually settled in the Cedar Rapids area of Iowa. The 1900 U.S. Census shows Alexander as "carriage maker" as does the 1871 Mt. Thom, Pictou Co., N.S. census. I believe these Alexanders to be the same person. Any help would be appreciated. Linda

Hi Linda, The 1881 census shows only one Alex Irving, a 28 year old bachelor farmer living with a Rachel, aged 70 and a widow, as well as Christy A., aged 29. This Alex does not show up in the 1891 census. The William Irving, aged 47, farmer married to Christy, 37 in the 1881 census is dead before 1891 as Christy is listed as a widow. I see a Jane Irving, aged 67, widow living at the home of Christopher and Christie Irving in 1881. Perhaps she or her husband left a will at the deeds office in Pictou, or perhaps there are letters of administration. These documents may list all the children and establish the link you are looking for. Sorry I cannot look that up for you as I don't live in Pictou. Cheers, Rick BLinB@aol.com wrote: >Hello, > >I'm new to the list. Does anyone know of the children of John Grant Irving >who is mentioned in "The History of Pictou County, Part 3"? This history >focuses on one son named William. I am seeking an Alexander Irving who >married Mary Ann ____. I think William and Alexander are brothers. Mary Ann >______ was born in Taunton, Massachusetts. Alexander and Mary eventually >settled in the Cedar Rapids area of Iowa. The 1900 U.S. Census shows >Alexander as "carriage maker" as does the 1871 Mt. Thom, Pictou Co., N.S. >census. I believe these Alexanders to be the same person. Any help would be >appreciated. > >Linda > > > >