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/DQC.2ACI/242.1 Message Board Post: Hi Valerie, I have information about John McKenna and his family on my website. His brother Smith McKenna is my great-great-great-grandfather. The URL for my website is http://www.whynacht.com I hope this is some help to you. Blair

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Whynot, Whynacht Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DQC.2ACI/244 Message Board Post: Hello, I'm trying to find out some additional information of Nathaniel Whynot who lived in Danesville, Queens County, Nova Scotia. His wife's name was Ruth (maiden name unknown) and they had a daughter named Eliza Jane Whynot who married Alexander Croft on April 21, 1889. I would like to know the names and dates for other children, his siblings, his parent's names etc. If anyone could be any help with this, I'd love to hear back from them. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Croft Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DQC.2ACI/243 Message Board Post: Hello, I have a few Croft enquires that I was wondering if anyone could help me with. The first one is about an Alexander Croft who married Eliza Jane Whynot on April 21, 1889. They lived in Danesville, Queens, County, Nova Scotia. He was born on March 18, 1860. According to his marriage record, it states that his parents were George Croft and Sarah (maiden name unknown) from Conquerall, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. I was wondering if you have any additional information about George Croft, who his parents were, his date of birth, etc. My second enquiry is about a Lavina Croft/Kraft who married Edward Zwicker. Edward Zwicker was born on January 25, 1831. They had a daughter named Rosina who was a second wife to James Edward Hiltz. I was wondering if anyone has any additional information on Lavina such as her date of birth, parents names. etc. And finally my last enquiry is about a William Croft who married Mary Croft. Mary was born in 1844 in Camperdown and is a daughter of Frederick Croft and Sophia Elizabeth Snyder. She died on October 10, 1926 and is buried in the Riverdale Cemetery near Charleston, Queens County, Nova Scotia. Her husband William died on August 24, 1885 and is buried in the same cemetery. The tombstone says that he was 45 years of age but I'm not sure if that's correct. I was wondering if you have the names of his parents. I believe that he is George William Croft born on May 18, 1845, in Camperdown to Leonard Croft and Anna Margaret Mehlman. Leonard Croft and Frederick Croft were brothers. I was wondering if anyone has the same information or if they could correct me on this if I am wrong.

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/DQC.2ACI/241.1 Message Board Post: Hi Aaron I lived in Milton most of my life and knew your grandfather Joe Coombs. He and Vera did some bowling in Liverpool and though he was about 45 years older than me, I would occasionally have a chat with him. I think he also sharpened saw blades for people in his later years. This was taken from the local newspaper The Liverpool Advance, November 15,2000 Issue Joseph Edward Coombs, 81, died at home on Thursday Nov. 9,2000 in Milton, Queens County. Born in Milton, he was a son of the late James and Carrie (Godfrey) Coombs. He was a veteran of World War 2 serving in Sicily and Italy from 1941-1945. He worked as a millwright at Bowater for 36 years, retiring in 1981. He enjoyed rug making, wood working, hunting and the outdoors. He was an Honorary Deacon at the Milton United Baptist Church and a Member of the Royal Canadian Legion Mersey Branch #38, Liverpool. He is survived by his wife the former Vera Wolfe, at home; daughters Joyce Brodie of Moncton and Erna Corbell of Sooke,B.C.; sons Joseph of Port Alberni, Richard of Red Deer, Alberta, Charles of Mill Village; 10 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sisters; Erna Legge of Windsor and Doris Morris of Halifax; brother Ernest of Milton. He was predeceased by brothers Clinton, Wilson, Warren and Godfrey. Funeral service was held on Monday November 13,2000 at 2:00 pm from the Milton United Baptist Church, Milton, Rev. Sheila Smith officiating. Burial was in Milton Community Cemetery, Milton. Donations may be made to the Milton United Baptist Church or the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation. * I just checked records that I have on the Milton Cemetery. Also buried there are James E. Coombs Nov. 24,1880- March 18,1956, his wife Carrie Aug. 10,1888-Nov. 22,1960 and their sons Warren R. Dec. 21,1929 - Dec. 16,1954 and Godfrey B. June 23,1912 - July 9,1942. (Carrie was a daughter of Joseph and Matilda Godfrey of Brooklyn, Queens County,NS) Hope this is helpful. Sincerely, Tim McDonald

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/DQC.2ACI/210.1.1 Message Board Post: With the help of the South Shore Geneological Society, My David Winot was found in the 1891 Census. After that find I was able to locate my Winot family in the 1881 and 1901 Census on line. I am planning to visit our local Family History Center to look at the 1861 and 1871 cenus for Greenfield, NS. In the meantime I found David Winots death certificate and proved his parents where John H. Winot and Maria Zwicker. Of course I am now looking for the parents of John H.. Good luck in your research and thanks for your help.

Greetings All. Since our announcement this morning regarding the immediate release of 1906 Census records we have had a number of reports of people experiencing difficulty accessing the records. We can only assume from reports received that the number of people attempting to access the records could be swamping the website. Considering the number of subscribers to the Global Gazette, and the number of mail lists to which Muriel and I post directly, a conservative estimate of the numbers that have known about the website since shortly after it opened this morning would be 40,000 people. Add to this the readers of mail lists to which others forward our posts, and you could have a great many people trying to get access at the same time. We suggest that if you experience difficulty accessing the 1906 records, just wait awhile, or wait until tomorrow, and try again. Traffic at the website is likely to be very heavy, at least for the next few days. We have been waiting for this access for a long time. A day or two more won't hurt. 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: 6.0.445 / Virus Database: 250 - Release Date: 1/21/03

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/DQC.2ACI/210.1 Message Board Post: Hi: Just found your message and you may already have the answers you are looking for, however I thought I would send this message to you anyway. Check the 1881 census for Greenfield, Queens County on www.familysearch.org and you will find a Joseph approx. the same age that you listed. You might also look in the 1901 census at www.archives.ca/02/020122_e.html. I haven't found the 1891 census online yet however I will be going through that census next week and while I'm looking up my family information in Greenfield, I will look for yours and let you know what I find.

"The Indian Names of Acadia" by Richard Huntington, owner and editor of the Yarmouth Herald -- a bit long, but interesting reading! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Brampton, ON -- formerly Nova Scotia =============================== "The memory of the Red Man How can it pass away While their names of music linger On each mount and stream and bay. While Musquodoboit's waters Roll sparkling to the main While falls the laughing sunbeam On Chegoggin's fields of grain. "While floats our country's banner O'er Chebucto's glorious wave And the frowning cliffs of Scaterie The trampling serges brave. While breezy Aspotagon Lifts high its summit blue And sparkles on its winding way The gentle Sissibou. "While Escinoni's fountains Pour down their crystal tide While Ingonish's mountains Lift high their forms of pride. Of while on Mabou's river The boatman plies his oar Or the billows burst in thunder On Chicaben's rock-girt shore. "The memory of the Red Man It lingers like a spell On many a storm-swept headland On many a leafy dell. Where Tusket's thousand islets Like emeralds stud the deep Where Blomidon, a sentry grim His endless watch doth keep. "It dwells round Catalone's blue lake Mid leafy forests bid,-- Round fair Dacouse and the rushing tides of the turbid Pisiquid. And it lends, Chebogue, a touching grace To thy softly flowing river As we sadly think of the gentle race That has passed away forever." ------------ The 2001 Canadian census has statistics that the Mi'kMaq residents have increased in number -- but a decrease in other nationalities. M.M.D. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.445 / Virus Database: 250 - Release Date: 1/21/03

Greetings All. I have just been advised, once more, that due to circumstances beyond our control, the expected announcement from Industry Minister Rock has been delayed once more. This time until tomorrow morning. I am assured that it is unlikely there will be any further delays. I will be getting up very early in the morning in anticipation of receiving a call from Ottawa advising that the announcement has been made. As soon as I know, you will know. 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 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.445 / Virus Database: 250 - Release Date: 1/21/03

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/DQC.2ACI/39.2 Message Board Post: Hello! My name is Tammy Daurie all of my family is from the south shore if you want to swap notes e mail me maybe we can help each other.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Daurie Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DQC.2ACI/39.1 Message Board Post: Hello! My name is Tammy Daurie all of my family is from the South shore I am also trying to do my family tree maybe we could swap notes i know it is a very hard family name to get a hold of E mail me back. Thankx

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/DQC.2ACI/242 Message Board Post: I am trying to locate information with regards to John's parents; his wife and his children. Can anyone help me./ Thanks.

To all:- There should be great publicity, from CBC-Halifax to newspapers, so keep watching, listening and reading!! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee ---------------------------- Greetings All. It appears that the child in all of us will have to anticipate the trip to the ice cream store for just a little longer. I have just hung up on a telephone call from Ottawa wherein I was advised that the announcement we have been waiting for from Industry Minister Allan Rock has been further delayed. The announcement will now come on Thursday January 23, 2003. I was given an explanation for the delay that is too lengthy and convoluted to repeat here. I was assured that the problem is not political, but is the result of some bureaucratic technicalities. There are apparently some procedural "T"s to be crossed and "I"s to be dotted to ensure that no one (read Chief Statistician) can come after the fact and claim foul. I am assured that these technicalities will not affect the content of the announcement. As before, I was advised that when it is finally made, everyone will be very happy with the announcement. I have had some small hints here and there that lead me to believe this will be the case. Have patience for a few more days, I believe the wait will be worth it. 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: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/03

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/DQC.2ACI/241 Message Board Post: I am seeking information on family Coombs who lived in Milton, Queens Country, Nova Scotia. I am Aaron Coombs, father Richard Coombs, grandparents Joseph Coombs & Vera Coombs

To all RESEARCHERS & GENEALOGISTS:- A special invitation was issued on the weekend for new subscribers to the Canada Census Campaign mail list -- started June 14, 1999. Prior to last weekend, there were about 324 subscribers -- many more now and still subscribing! The CENSUS list, as we call it, is a forum for discussion relating to the release of census records -- there is a committee and many Friends. We have worked very hard since March 1999 -- and with important announcement(s) coming, we hope all want to hear all the news! CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-D-request@rootsweb.com Only one word subscribe [However, if you are not afraid of wearing out the DELETE key, you may change the D to L -- Digest is better for busy people!] There will be a very special announcement on Monday morning, which will include TV and other coverage. We invite you to be part of this exciting time -- but do not forget, PETITIONS are still needed for both House of Commons and the Senate -- Non-Residents are invited -- we know many have Canadian roots -- they may also write to politicians. Let's aim for a record subscribership! Gordon Watts is administrator of this list -- but please remember, NO LOOKUPS -- we do not have time to do this -- yet many help privately - at least I do! Let's keep Gordon Watts busy!! To answer one question:- Postings will still be done to all present lists which accept census postings - by Gordon and myself. Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee 25 Crestview Avenue, Brampton, ON L6W 2R8 http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/1906census.html http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Petition.htm --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.443 / Virus Database: 248 - Release Date: 1/10/03

Hi listers, Thought this may be of interest to some of you. ********************* Previously published in RootsWeb Review: Vol. 6, No. 3, 15 January 2003. RootsWeb's 31 Guides to Tracing Family Trees offer more than just "how to" instructions, and they are not just for beginners. Experienced family historians also will find invaluable tips and links to many sources on the Web and at RootsWeb. http://rwguide.rootsweb.com/ ********************** Have a good day. Susan Gowen List Admin http://clix.to/susan

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/DQC.2ACI/227.1 Message Board Post: Well...don't know if this will help you, but Albert Yockell was my Grandpa and he died in Florida (Tampa, FL in a hospital). He has living relatives 5 daughters, two sons, one ex-wife. One daughter and one son live in Nova Scotia. I believe Grandpa was buried in Port Medway because all relatives went to Nova Scotia for the ceremony. My Aunt's name is Janet Clattenburg. My uncle's name is Larry (Lawrence) Yockell. Hope this helps you.

Just be patient, folks!!!!! We still need petitions and wiping the BLUE off the board! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee =========== IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM GORDON Greetings all. By this time, everyone should be aware that we have been expecting a major announcement regarding access to Post 1901 Census records to be made by Minister of Industry, Allan Rock. It was expected that this announcement would be made this coming Thursday, 16 January 2003. I have just been advised, however, that due to todays announcement regarding Mr. Rocks decision not to run for Prime Minister, his office decided to delay the announcement we have been expecting by a few days. It will now be made next Monday, 20 January 2003. The added delay may be frustrating to some, and no less so to members of the Canada Census Committee. We have been advised, however, that we will be very happy about the content of the announcement when it comes. Perhaps our 'joy' regarding the announcement will be enhanced by the delay -- somewhat like that of a child envisioning a trip to the ice cream store. Until Monday, we will wait and see. 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: 6.0.438 / Virus Database: 246 - Release Date: 1/8/03

To all who like reading the Post-1901 Census Scoreboards:- http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Senscore3.htm#NS has been brightened, as of Jan. 13, 2003, with a glowing GOLD symbol representing full support in release of the 1911 census records. Looking at the Nova Scotia scoreboard, we find FIVE not fully supportive, TWO have not answered to date! LETTERS must be sent as the e-mail addresses are incorrect (I tried). Nova Scotian Senators needing TLC or Attention are:- Sen. John M. Buchanan - PC - Halifax Riding -- NO REPLY Sen.Gerald J. Comeau - PC - Nova Scotia - NON-SUPPORTIVE Sen. J. Michael Forrestall - PC - Dartmouth/Eastern Shore - Needs to Reply! Sen. Donald H. Oliver - PC - Nova Scotia - Undecided -- lives in Pleasantfield, Queens Co., NS Sen. Gerard A. Phalen - Liberal - Nova Scotia - Undecided In contrast -- take a peek at the Members of Parliament Scoreboard http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Score5.htm#NS I sent all of the 11 MPs letters of thanks at Christmas! Could we try to get these two scoreboards to match? Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee [Brampton, ON -- formerly Liverpool & Dartmouth, NS] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.438 / Virus Database: 246 - Release Date: 1/7/03

SPECIAL INVITATION TO GENEALOGISTS, RESEARCHERS To all:- Members of the Canada Census Committee have been told that legislation will be coming very shortly (likely when Parliament resumes). WE do not know the content and will not until the government bill is presented, likely in the House of Commons. There are many happenings, and other readers of mail lists become tired of census postings -- these are NOT political -- but laws can only be changed in Ottawa. Census records are a genealogy basis! I want the 1906, 1911 and even later census records IN FULL! An invitation is extended to subscribe to our own mail list CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L-request@rootsweb.com Only one word to be used subscribe [Should you wish Digest format, change the L to a D] Gordon A. Watts is listowner -- also keeps the scoreboards!! The list is one where "personal opinions" may be aired, without knuckles being rapped! All genealogists and researchers should belong to this mail list. Everyone is welcome!! Muriel M. Davidson muriel_davidson@sympatico.ca Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Brampton, ON http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~downhome/committee.html --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.438 / Virus Database: 246 - Release Date: 1/7/03