Bill, you made me curious so I checked it out with Google and it was 1889 that Portland amalgamated with the city of Saint John. I would've thought earlier too. There a great site done by the Community College on the "North End" at http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/heritage/NorthEnd/index.htm Cheers, Suzanne Carter ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Tufts" <dg052@freenet.carleton.ca> To: <newbrunswick@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 11:38 AM Subject: Re: [ NB ] Formation of city of Saint John > Don't know if your 1889 date is right, but your information about > 1967 is what I have, too. It was also the 100th. Anniversary of > Confederation. Also that day, little Pamela Anderson, actress, > was born in Ladysmith, B.C. > > Bill > >> >>