This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brannen Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EQC.2ACI/798 Message Board Post: BRANNEN, Ann Elizabeth "Anna" BRANNEN, Ann Elizabeth "Anna" - 82, Mavillette, Digby Co., formerly of Yarmouth, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2005, in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born March 13, 1923, in Yarmouth, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Mary Elizabeth (Muise) Swaine. She worked as a homemaker. Surviving are her children, Patricia (William) Crouse, Beaver River; William (Donna) Brannen, Toronto, Ont.; Lawrence J. (Helen), Bain Road, Yarmouth Co.; grandchildren, Holly, Cathy, Cindy, Shelley, Matthew; great-grandson, Lucas; brothers, Carl Swaine, Yarmouth; Ronald (Enid) Swaine, Piney, Man.; sisters, Beatrice Dugas, Yarmouth; Shirley (Richard) Duncan, Wainwright, Alta. She was predeceased by her husband, Lloyd George Brannen; son, Walter; brothers, John Frederick Swaine, Bernard Swaine, Paul Swaine, John Sherman "Sonny" Swaine; sisters, Barbara Swaine, Lennie Killam, Pauline Murphy. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. today with prayers at 8 p.m., followed by the funeral at 10 a.m. Saturd! ay, November 12, both in H.M. Huskilson's Funeral Home, 29 Albert St., Yarmouth, Father John MacPherson officiating. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Calvary Cemetery, Yarmouth. It has been requested that there be family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Yarmouth Regional Hospital MRI Fund or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: huskilson@ns.sympatico.ca

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/EQC.2ACI/797.1 Message Board Post: Do you know who Bernard J LeBlanc's father is. It would be of help to know. Also what year was Bernard born.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LeBlanc/ Giles Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EQC.2ACI/797 Message Board Post: Can anyone out there help me in tracing my mothers family tree Her father was Bernard Joseph LeBlanc and her mother was Mildred Giles. I don't have a whole lot to go on any help would be greatly appreciated that is for sure...

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Burrows, Hilsman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EQC.2ACI/796 Message Board Post: I was checking the 1901 census and found a Burrows family. George E. Burrows, Sr. b. Aug 2 1848 Mary " July 3 1850 Emma Hilsman may 23 1880 dau. Howard " Nov 10 1875 son-in-law Fred Burrows Jan 15 1882 son HArry " JAn 23 1884 " Jessie " Aug 13 1887 dau Joseph " MAr 4 1893 I would like to find out if this family is connected in any way to the Burrows/Burris families of Colchester Co.. Any further info would be appreciated. Thanks

The Shelburne County Genealogical Society had a very successful launching of their "The Veterans of Shelburne County - A Memorial - Volume Three - The Korean War". A large turnout of society members, veterans of the war, their families and the public in general resulted in sales of most of the first printing. They kept editor Jim Smith (a Korean vet) busy signing their purchases. A well arranged (Jane Strange) program emceed by Korean veteran Dexter Bruce involved local cadets, Legion members and veterans of both the Second and Korean War was well received by those in attendance. 1950's period music was provided throughout the program by the local group Evergreen" featuring Loran Varner, Lynn Crowell and Don Randall. A tribute of thanks was offered by yours truly to our genealogist, Eleanor Robertson-Smith and her husband Jim. The success of this launching is due not only to the hard labors of Jim and Eleanor but to the efforts of our centre manager Kim Robertson-Walker and her staff of able volunteers. Copies of the book will be available at the Shelburne County Genealogical Centre at 902-875-4299, gencentre@ns.sympatico.ca.. Wally Buchanan President.

Greetings All. For those interested, the latest issue of 'Gordon Watts Reports' is now posted online, and may be accessed at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazgw/gazgw-0079.htm Topics of this issue include; Lest we forget; Veteran's Licence Plates; Saskatchewan Homestead Records Index; and LDS digitizing Family History Books. Your comments about my newsletters, and suggestions for future articles are welcomed. Send me an email with 'Gordon Watts Reports' in the subject line. Enjoy the Census! Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-chair Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census en francais http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Back issues of 'Gordon Watts Reports" are available at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm Permission to forward without notice is granted

List I need help to find an un-named Sweeney who married William Gavel born between 1796-1825. He was son of George Gavel (1767-1825) and Rebecca Fraser who settled in Tusket Yarmouth Co. NS , c- 1800. George's father John Wesley Gavel Sr. was a U.E.L. from Staten Island NY. Does anyone know who this un-named Sweeney could be ? I have the genealogy of the James Sweeney family - Funeral Parlor founder. She is not there. Also have 2 other files of Sweeneys which does not mention a Sweeney lady marrying a Gavel. Thanks Bernice Allen

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/EQC.2ACI/795.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Just sent you an email, if you dont get it send me one back, I was Leblanc

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/EQC.2ACI/795.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I just checked your email, I think we went to school together if your maiden name is LeBlanc.

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/EQC.2ACI/795.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Glad it was of help, maybe we can e-mail, it might be easier.

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/EQC.2ACI/788.1 Message Board Post: Looking for info on their children: Helen, Pauline and Bernard.

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/EQC.2ACI/795.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you very much Doreen for your info. It gives me more than I had. Speaking with my Aunt she gave me names of her cousinc that you did not mention which I will share with you and I have newspaper clipping from my father. Perhaps some time you may make the connection, especially children of the below. Katherine Ward- b. ? m.H. Surette Anna Marion Ward - info you gave me James R. Ward - I have a newspaper clipping with pic of James R Ward - killed in action. Son of William Ward and it lists his wife resides in Yarmouth. Fred Ward- b.? a newspaper clipping with picture states he was formerly a basball player with the Yarmouth Gateways. He was also a boxer. m. Elizabeth Edith Harrington John Wilfred Ward - info you gave me.

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/EQC.2ACI/795.1 Message Board Post: Hi, This is what info I have on the family. William Ward son of James Ward/Charlotte Robicheau mar. 20/Jan/1907 St. Ambrose [Yar.,N.S.] Clara LeBlanc dau. of Augustin LeBlanc/Mary LeBlanc their children were: (1) John Wilfred Ward b. 8/July/1907 Yar. (2) Anna Marion Ward b. 11/Sept/1909 [mar. Joseph Alphee Muise son Leandre Muise/Melanie Doucet on 24/Nov/1931 St. Ambrose] I did not find any more children listed. Family of William Ward: Census of 1901 -Yar U-5 Page. 9 - shows the following Ward, James - Head - Mar. - Nov.16/1862 - 38 yrs Ward, Charlotte - wife - Mar. - June 16/1870 - 30 yrs Ward, WILLIAM - son - S. - 2/Aug/1886 - 14 yrs Ward, Emma - dau. - S. - 28/Mar/1894 - 7 yrs Ward, Susan - dau. S. - 25/Apr/1899 - 2 yrs Census of 1911 - Yar Dist #20 pg. 7 -shows the following: Ward, James - Head - Mar. - Nov/1862 - 48 yrs Ward, Charlotte - Wife - Mar. - June/1863 - 47 yrs Ward, Emily - Dau. - S - July/ 1893 - 17 yrs Ward, Mary - Dau. - S - Apr./1899 - 12 yrs Ward, Sadie - Dau. - S. - Oct/1901 - 9 yrs. Census of 1911- Yar. Dist # 22 page 36-37 - shows the following family: LeBlanc, Augustin - Head - Mar. -53 yrs LeBlanc, Mary - Wife - 52 yrs LeBlanc, Celina - dau. - 20 yrs LeBlanc, Edward - son - 18 yrs LeBlanc, Albenie - son 15 yrs LeBlanc, Eugene - 13 yrs WARD, WILLIAM - Son-in-Law - Aug/1884 - 26 yrs WARD, Clara - Dau. - June/1888 - 23 yrs WARD, Wilford - grandson - July/1906 - 4 yrs WARD, Marion - grand-dau. - Sept/1908 - 2 yrs. [This was Clara's family they were living with, which gives you her siblings ]. NOTE: Emma Ward dau. James Ward/Charlotte Robicheau mar 1st: John Moulaison son Moses Moulaison/Mary Frauton of Morris Island, Yar.Co. on 26/Jan/1914 2nd marriage: Emma Ward dau. James Ward/Charlotte Robicheau Mar: 13/Feb/1923 St. Ambrose Leon Muise son of Louis Muise/Marie Surette Emma is buried at St. Ambrose Cemetery [ Stone says Mary Emma Muise 1894 - 1969 wife of Leon Louis Muise] This is from my side of the family tree. Hope this is of some help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ward Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/EQC.2ACI/795 Message Board Post: Would anyone have any info on the Ward family from Yarmouth, NS. In particular a William Ward b. 1884 married Ann Clara Leblanc. Looking for his parents, siblings and his children. Sharon

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/EQC.2ACI/794.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for your help Sandy. Also, Alexander Cyrille Doucette married Rose Marie Muise abt 1888. I don't if this info will help or not. Thanks again, Fred

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/EQC.2ACI/794.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Darn!! It's never easy figuring out the Acadian ancestors. I don't have any other Cyrille in my database who married a Vitaline. These were Quinan people so I'll look through Pere d's book some more. The way the names were written on the census doesn't necessarily resemble the real name so I don't get too concerned if the name isn't exactly right. Perhaps Pere d just missed this one. His records are at the museum in Pubnico. Or perhaps ATCHA could help and verify the birth of that child to Cyrille and Vitaline. Might be as easy as looking at the Quinan birth records!! But if it was that easy, then I suspect Pere d would have him listed. Sometimes the birth record just isn't there - I haven't found my grandfathers yet and I have been looking at the records for years. Of course there is always the possibility that he was not a child of those parents but was living with them. A common occurrence back then. I'll keep on looking and let you know if I find anything. Sandy

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/EQC.2ACI/794.1.1 Message Board Post: Sandy, Thanks for the information. I was hoping that they had a son named Alexander Cyrille Doucet, he was born in 1867. He died in Reading, Mass. in 1926 and on his death certificate his parents are listed as Cyril Doucet & Vitaline Doucet. I did notice in the 1881 census that there is a son listed for Cyrille & Vitaline born around 1867, but he is listed as Alin. Any suggestions? Thanks, Fred

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/EQC.2ACI/794.1 Message Board Post: From Pere d'Entremont's History of Quinan: Cyrille Nicolas Doucet dit Clark b 5/8/27 married 7/8/50 Anne Vitaline Mius: Rosalie b 10/24/51 m 1/30/1872 Simon Doucet s/o Joseph Marhurin & Julie Moulaison Elisabeth b 8/21/53 m 6/5/1878 Simeon Gardner b 8/14/1816 s/o Daniel Gardner & Elisabeth Knowles. Simeon died 12/22/1900. They owned a store in Quinan. My Aunt Angele used to work there. Vitaline Doucet m Yarmouth NS 12/26/1875 Anselme Mius marriage revalidated SAR 11/28/1877. Vitaline died 3/12/1892 & Anselme married a second time to Anne Rosalie Leblanc d/o Francois dit Bully & Zoe Genevieve Dulain. Anne Rosalie was married first to Julien Mius s/o Jean Baptiste a Francois a Jean A Francois a Joseph d'Azy Domtilde Doucet b 4/12/1857 no spouse listed Simon Urbain b 5/8/1862 m Nancy Mius d/o Cyrille Baptiste dit Weegeegane & Genevieve Moulaison Francoise b 4/5/1865 no spouse listed Pierre d 9/11/1899 37 years m1 11/27/1886 Jessie Doucet d/o Francois & Madeleine Mius; m2 Justine Dulain Hilaire Doucet b 7/1/1871 no spouse listed Let me know if I can help further. Sandy

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/EQC.2ACI/794 Message Board Post: Searching for the children (& who they married, etc) of Cyrille Doucet & Anne Vitaline Miuse, they lived in Tusket. Cyrille was born May 8, 1827 s/o Jacques Doucet & Anne Henriette LeBlanc Thanks, Fred

Greetings All. For those interested, the latest of my "Gordon Watts Reports" newsletters has now been posted at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/gazgw/gazgw-0078.htm Articles included are: Alberta Homestead Records index; Saskatchewan Vital Stats go online; and US Military Records opened. Past issues of my column can be accessed at http://globalgenealogy.com/globalgazette/authors/authgw.htm Your comments regarding my newsletter, and suggestions for future articles are welcome. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-chair Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census en francais http://www.globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Permission to forward without notice is granted