What started out as a simple quest by me to find info. about the maker of an old needlework sampler (Ann Young Sydney Dec 16th, 1849) has now turned into a new hobby or as my sister says an obsession with the family history. This sampler has been handed down in my family so I am researching the James Young and the John Young families of Lingan, NS. These families married into some of the other Irish families of Lingan, BURKE, CONNORS, PETRIE, LAFFIN, CATHCART, ROBERTS to name a few. I believe these two YOUNG families are related but haven't been able to confirm this fact and still have a lot of missing info. to find on their descendents who all seen to share the same names. If there is anyone else researching Lingan families and would be willing to share info, I would like to get an email from you. Thanks for reading. Anne M.

Hello Lauren, I've been reading about your quest for the background of the name "Cairn Farm".  The only thing I can contribute is to point out that the ancient stone circles in Scotland are not called "Stonehenges" except by travel writers who are comparing them to Stonehenge.  There is only one Stonehenge and that is in England.  All of the similar circles in Scotland have their own names (Callanish, etc.). As far as the name "cairn" goes back in the Highlands of Scotland it usually meant a spot where people in the cortege dropped a stone to pay respect to a local person who had died, usually at a spot where they had to rest while carrying the corpse to its final resting place.  Other people coming by later would add pebbles or other stones in memory of the deceased, even generations later.  Some of these cairns became quite large.  There are many monuments today in Cape Breton that are called "cairns" but they are not of this early type.  Usually, they are large modern monuments of stone and cement made to mark the spot where pioneer families from Scotland originally settled.  Some others have been erected for individuals who were notable in some way (e.g. Michael MacDonald, Malcolm MacLellan and Angus L. MacDonald, etc.)  Over the years I have played the bagpipes at the unveiling of several such cairns in Inverness County.  This is beside the fact, but one of my former pipe-majors was a gentleman named Archie Cairns.  The type of Inuit markers called "inukshuks" are not native to most of Atlantic Canada, as far as I know.  They are geographical markers used by other Inuit in Quebec, Labrador, Nunavut etc.  People are now erecting them all over Canada without knowing their original purpose, much like the cairns I've mentioned above.  I think that the "inukshuk" is supposed to be the official emblem for the Olympic Games in BC in 2010. I hope this helps. Allan J. Gillis, Ottawa ________________________________ From: lauren macdonald <swayball20@yahoo.com> To: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com; Carol MacLean <ritam@axion.net> Sent: Thursday, December 4, 2008 10:28:34 PM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm ideas...... Thanks Carol! my google skills must not be as good (I tried cairn farm). Hhhmm, some things to think about - sure does mess up the little book intro I wrote though - but maybe not necessarily. i just commented on the Inuksuk that was built by the current owner and the fact that Inuksuks are basically the same thing as cairns just from a different culture. i wrote that it is not known why the farm was named Cairn and suggested the old foundations found on property or Inuksuks found all around Canada - i could add to that that it could be from their homeland of Scotland - still, i guess its a bit ironic that the two traditions of building rock piles should intersect in history on the same property. to add to the story, I brought home five rocks which are stacked in a pile on my fireplace hearth as a memorial to my ancestors and of my trip - I did this not knowing the meaning of the word Cairn or remembering what was told to me of Inuksuks. Lastly, adding to the story of two different culture building stone piles - is the fact that the areas of Cape breton and Scotland were likely jopined 400 million years ago - so in a way the "people" are not so distant Unfortunately, i only have a few more days to get my book submitted to be done for Xmas - so I'll have to come up with something soon. I also don't know if the name of Cairn Farm was given by Aunt Laura (who's grandparents were from Aberdeen and gairloch - or by a previous owner , who still would have been of Scottish descent. Thanks again! Lauren --- On Thu, 12/4/08, Carol MacLean <ritam@axion.net> wrote: From: Carol MacLean <ritam@axion.net> Subject: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm ideas...... To: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 12:03 PM To the list & followers of CAIRN FARM in Cape Breton I had suggested other ideas for the name Cairn....birthplace, family name, maiden name, etc., to Lauren in a previous email. And I've been following the responses that have appeared on this list, including from Lauren....and the fact that Lauren mentions stone/rocky & Inuit/MicMac.... Well I beg to point the direction toward Scotland where the Stonehenge of Scotland is located, and made of stone/rocks.. At the time of this family arriving in Cape Breton, I don't believe that the idea of that the Inuit/Eskimo stone building was widely known in the lower parts of Canada and the Maritimes.  But the Scottish & English folks had grown up and were familiar with the StoneHenge of both of these countries, and brought the family heritage with them to the new world as a reminder of where they were from.....SCOTLAND & ENGLAND... I just did a google search of Cairn Farm....  There are two Cairn Farm hits, one in Ireland, and one in Scotland. Lauren talks about the stone/rocky area....around this farm in Cape Breton Supposing this was a family from Scotland, they do have the StoneHenge.... I think this Cairn Farm in CB is connected to Scotland, and not the MicMac as some may think..... Here is one quote.....and take note of the name that it is called "Cairnpapple" http://www.celtictrails.co.uk/trails/cairnpapple.htm Cairnpapple (The Stonehenge of Scotland) Skeleton outline of tour (This does not cover all aspects.) This tour centers very much on the significance of stones to protect and delineate the feminine powers inherent in this area. We start by entering a place of immense power historically, dating back several thousand years. It is the archaeological equivalent of Stonehenge in England . The multi-complex structure of Cairnpapple lies nestled within the gently rolling Bathgate Hills. It is without doubt one of Scotland 's important heritage points. Fechan alias Vigeon, an early Irish Celtic saint is said to have founded the village below the sacred hill, and the valley harbours a crumbling beehive cell. The refuge stones in the local vicinity were erected by the Knights Hospitallers and are well worth a visit, as is their preceptory remains, which exude an air of peace and safety. The air of sanctuary is perpetuated in the (semi) myth of Arthur's successful battle close by. Place names, local landmarks such as single standing stones and ancient documents all point toward this area as belonging to a forsaken era of power and positive energy. It is well worth exploring. Many find themselves emotionally stimulated and refreshed and even healed by this concealed corner of Scotland *********** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message       ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks Charlene - and Bernardine  i do know a bit about the French history - though am not really covering it in this family history book except very briefly - mostly, because I have to meet a deadline to get it done for Xmas --- On Thu, 12/4/08, Charlene McKenzie <cfraser@accesscable.net> wrote: From: Charlene McKenzie <cfraser@accesscable.net> Subject: [NS-CB] Boularderie Island To: "B.A.Campbell" <iamacopper@sympatico.ca> Cc: "C.B. Mailing List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 12:11 PM French settlers did live on Boularderie Island in the 1700's. The name of the island came from Louis-Simon Poupet, Chevalier de la Boularderie. He had a huge estate, over 100,000 acres, farmed by tenants. He had 25 personal retainers who operated his wind and water mills, a large dovecote, a dairy and extensive kitchen gardens. Nearby at Port Daupjin the French had constructed a fort, a naval shipyard, a lumber mill and a forge. Many small crafts were built here for the community. They also built a French warship, a flush decked frigate of 36 guns. The names of the settlers can be found in the 1752 census by LaRoque. Charlene McKenzie On 4-Dec-08, at 11:29 AM, B.A.Campbell wrote: > I love to see a story tying all the family research together so I > know where > you are coming from with this. The info from the current owner > (foundations > all around the property etc. etc...burned out by the English) may or > may not > be correct, perhaps this might be a place to start looking for > answers. If > so, there were probably French settlers living on that place, it > would be > interesting to try and find this info, if it exists. The English > attacked > and captured Louisbourg in 1745 and again in 1758. It wouldn't hurt > to check > out the Fortress Louisbourg web site, it might have clues for you. > Cape > Breton has a lot of history that you could weave a story around > within your > family information. > > Then again the simple explanation may just be ... they named it > Cairn Farm > because the ground was very rocky (strewn with boulders) and they > had to > work very hard to make a living off of it. Even if this is the case > you can > still weave a story around that as well. > > Something to think about. > > Bernardine > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> > To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com>; > "George F. > Sanborn Jr." <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> > Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:22 AM > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm > > >> still on this Cairn Farm thing - with interesting developments >> (sort of) - >> or maybe I am trying to make them into a story - I had never looked >> up the >> definiton of Cairn until today - and when i did, I thought back to my >> visit to Aunt Laura's place and the current opwner showing me a >> pile of >> rocks he had made. I played back my video to hear him describe that >> it was >> an inukshuck - a directional marking made by the inuit people of >> newfoundland /Labrador. I never asked him why he made it - but I >> find it >> intersting that it is basically the same meaning as a cairn - Current >> owner didn't know why the farm was named cairn except that there are >> foundations all around the property left from when it was burned >> down by >> the English. >> >> Am I boring you all or does anyone see some neat connection here? >> So now I am wondering about a connection between the Micmacs and >> inuits - >> were they basically in the same general area enough that micmacs >> probably >> also built inukshucks? >> I'm trying to write up siome neat little thing about connections in >> history of the property > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Thanks Carol! my google skills must not be as good (I tried cairn farm). Hhhmm, some things to think about - sure does mess up the little book intro I wrote though - but maybe not necessarily. i just commented on the Inuksuk that was built by the current owner and the fact that Inuksuks are basically the same thing as cairns just from a different culture. i wrote that it is not known why the farm was named Cairn and suggested the old foundations found on property or Inuksuks found all around Canada - i could add to that that it could be from their homeland of Scotland - still, i guess its a bit ironic that the two traditions of building rock piles should intersect in history on the same property. to add to the story, I brought home five rocks which are stacked in a pile on my fireplace hearth as a memorial to my ancestors and of my trip - I did this not knowing the meaning of the word Cairn or remembering what was told to me of Inuksuks. Lastly, adding to the story of two different culture building stone piles - is the fact that the areas of Cape breton and Scotland were likely jopined 400 million years ago - so in a way the "people" are not so distant Unfortunately, i only have a few more days to get my book submitted to be done for Xmas - so I'll have to come up with something soon. I also don't know if the name of Cairn Farm was given by Aunt Laura (who's grandparents were from Aberdeen and gairloch - or by a previous owner , who still would have been of Scottish descent. Thanks again! Lauren --- On Thu, 12/4/08, Carol MacLean <ritam@axion.net> wrote: From: Carol MacLean <ritam@axion.net> Subject: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm ideas...... To: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 12:03 PM To the list & followers of CAIRN FARM in Cape Breton I had suggested other ideas for the name Cairn....birthplace, family name, maiden name, etc., to Lauren in a previous email. And I've been following the responses that have appeared on this list, including from Lauren....and the fact that Lauren mentions stone/rocky & Inuit/MicMac.... Well I beg to point the direction toward Scotland where the Stonehenge of Scotland is located, and made of stone/rocks.. At the time of this family arriving in Cape Breton, I don't believe that the idea of that the Inuit/Eskimo stone building was widely known in the lower parts of Canada and the Maritimes. But the Scottish & English folks had grown up and were familiar with the StoneHenge of both of these countries, and brought the family heritage with them to the new world as a reminder of where they were from.....SCOTLAND & ENGLAND... I just did a google search of Cairn Farm.... There are two Cairn Farm hits, one in Ireland, and one in Scotland. Lauren talks about the stone/rocky area....around this farm in Cape Breton Supposing this was a family from Scotland, they do have the StoneHenge.... I think this Cairn Farm in CB is connected to Scotland, and not the MicMac as some may think..... Here is one quote.....and take note of the name that it is called "Cairnpapple" http://www.celtictrails.co.uk/trails/cairnpapple.htm Cairnpapple (The Stonehenge of Scotland) Skeleton outline of tour (This does not cover all aspects.) This tour centers very much on the significance of stones to protect and delineate the feminine powers inherent in this area. We start by entering a place of immense power historically, dating back several thousand years. It is the archaeological equivalent of Stonehenge in England . The multi-complex structure of Cairnpapple lies nestled within the gently rolling Bathgate Hills. It is without doubt one of Scotland 's important heritage points. Fechan alias Vigeon, an early Irish Celtic saint is said to have founded the village below the sacred hill, and the valley harbours a crumbling beehive cell. The refuge stones in the local vicinity were erected by the Knights Hospitallers and are well worth a visit, as is their preceptory remains, which exude an air of peace and safety. The air of sanctuary is perpetuated in the (semi) myth of Arthur's successful battle close by. Place names, local landmarks such as single standing stones and ancient documents all point toward this area as belonging to a forsaken era of power and positive energy. It is well worth exploring. Many find themselves emotionally stimulated and refreshed and even healed by this concealed corner of Scotland *********** ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cape Breton Deaths December 05, 2008 Friday Marjorie (MacGibbon) Ball 86, Dartmouth - Marjorie (MacGibbon) Ball, 86, Dartmouth, passed away on Dec. 3, 2008, at home. Born in Halifax, she lived most of her life in Sydney, Cape Breton, a daughter of the late Leinus and Violet (Eddy) Coombs. She was a graduate of Sydney Academy and the Glace Bay General Hospital School of Nursing. She was a staff nurse at Sydney City Hospital for many years and directed the Student Nurses' Choral group. A well-known soprano throughout the Maritimes, she studied voice with M.J. Ballah, Sydney, and later with Mae Taylor Walshman. She was a soprano soloist at First United Church for several years and later at St. Andrews United Church, Sydney. She had leading roles in several Rotary productions in the 1950s. In the 60s and 70s she was frequently heard with the Halifax Chamber Orchestra from the CBC studios in Halifax, toured Newfoundland and Nova Scotia with the Halifax Symphony. She was a charter member and soloist with the Cape Breton Chorale. Marjorie was an avid gardener, enjoyed travelling, playing bridge, needlework, and will be remembered for her kind heart and positive outlook on life. She was a member of St. Mark's Church, Coxheath, Cape Breton. While there, she was a member of the ACW, church council and directed the junior choir. After moving to Dartmouth in 1998 to reside with her daughter, she joined the Woodlawn United Church Chancel Choir. Over the past year she enjoyed regular visits in her home from Rev. Edwin Ebsary, Church of the Holy Spirit. She is survived by her daughter, Pam Taylor, Dartmouth, and grandson, Adam, also of Dartmouth. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Ian Ball, Aspotogan, N.S., Kevin (Donna MacInnis) Ball, Halifax, step-grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, Brian and great granddaughter, Zola. She is also survived by her sister, Lorraine (Alfred) Hutchins, Coxheath, N.S.; and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband, John MacGibbon in 1979 and second husband, Max Ball in 1994. She was also predeceased by her brother, Evelyn Francis Coombs in 1939 and an infant son, Francis Alexander in 1946. Arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St., Dartmouth. At her request, there will be no visitation. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Monday. Dec. 8 at Christ the King Church, Sydney, Rev. Frederick Rhymes officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Interment in St. Mark's Cemetery, Coxheath. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to charity of choice. Online condolences may be sent to family by visiting www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ James Neil White 60, Dartmouth - With sad regret we, the family, wish to announce the passing of a special loving son, husband and father. Jimmy passed away peacefully at home in Dartmouth on Dec. 3, 2008. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of Cecilia (MacIntyre) White and the late Cyril T. White. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife, Susan Doherty-White, Dartmouth; son, Tyler and stepdaughter, Ronda Jackson. Also surviving are brothers, Cyril, Halifax, Mervin (Peggy), Dartmouth, twin brother, Joseph and brother, Robert (Theresa), both of Cape Breton; sister, Betty, Cape Breton; and sister-in-law, Ann, British Columbia. Predeceased by brothers, Kelvin and Brendon. Jimmy was formerly employed with the Canadian Coast Guard College, Point Edward. He will be forever remembered by all, especially for his always pleasant smile and warm heart. Jimmy will always be with us in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Faustina MacDougall 91, Glace Bay - Faustina MacDougall, 91, formerly of 300 Reserve St., McKay's Corner, Glace Bay, died Dec. 4, 2008, at Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home, where she resided the past number of years. Born in Glace Bay, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Mary Catherine (Campbell) MacDougall. She was a founding member of Holy Family parish, McKay's Corner and took an active role in all phases of church life, especially the ladies auxiliary. In earlier years she worked at the Metropolitan Store, Glace Bay, until she was forced to retire to care for her aging father. She and her sister Sadie operated a confectionery store at the Corner for a number of years. Besides her parents, Faussie was predeceased by brothers, Rannie (Sally), Frank, Archibald, Alexander and Joseph, sisters, Emily MacIntyre (John), Victoria Marsh (Henry), Sadie MacDougall and Theresa MacDougall, nephews, Dave and Malcolm Marsh, who resided with her, and niece, Cindy MacAdam. She is survived by nephews, Victor (Lorna) MacDougall, Whycocomagh, Rudy Archibald MacIntyre, Ontario; nieces, Janice Moriarty (Tom), Glace Bay, Anne (Basil) Marsh, Reserve Mines; and sister-in-law, Heckie MacDougall, Glace Bay. Visitation will be at Curry's Funeral Home, 775 Main St., Glace Bay, Sunday, Dec. 7, from 2-4 p.m. Mass of Christmas Farewell will be held at Holy Family Church, McKay's Corner, Monday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. Burial at St. Anne's Cemetery, Glace Bay. A reception will be held at Holy Family Hall. Memorial donations may be made to St. Anne's parish cemetery fund. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jessie Myra Canning 90, Sydney - Jessie Myra Canning, 90, of Harbourstone Enhanced Care Facility, Sydney, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, at home, surrounded by her children. Born in Burin Bay, N.L., on March 31, 1918, she was the daughter of Eli and Mehetabel Dunford and moved to Sydney at the age of eight. Myra had a passion for gardening and enjoyed nothing more than giving away her rhubarb. She was an avid knitter and loved preparing meals and baking for family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She loved children and was always willing to help friends and neighbours. Myra was a longtime member of First United Church in Sydney. Surviving are her children, Myrna (Jack) Erickson, Sydney, Susan (Robert) Duchemin, Sydney, Alan (Anna), Lantz, N.S.; sisters, Hettie (George) MacDonald, Sydney, and Dorothy (Hubert) MacKeigan, Sydney. She is also survived by grandchildren, Rob, Australia, Leanne, Sydney, Alicia, Dartmouth, Natasha, Sydney, Meghan, Nantucket, U.S.A., Johnathan, Calgary. Also surviving are great-grandchildren, Ethan, Ryan, Australia, Campbell, Drew, Keagen, Kennedie, all of Sydney, Kallum, Calgary. Myra was predeceased by her wonderful husband of 56 years, Harry, her dear son, John, brothers, William, Thomas, Joseph, John, sister, Whila in infancy. There will be no visitation. Friends are invited to a brief funeral service today, Friday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m., at Sydney Memorial Chapel, Rev. Wade Reppert officiating. A family interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of choice. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hi Lynn, I don't have your obit, but for St. Michael's http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~podgursky/cemetery/stmichaelscemetery/stmichaelscemetery.html Sorry, its not indexed or anything, I keep putting that off. St. Michael's actually is in River Ryan, though some might say Scotchtown, both part of New Waterford. I grew up around the corner from there. Kevin On 12/4/08, LDziak@msn.com <LDziak@msn.com> wrote: > I am looking for the obituary of > > Joseph McPherson > date of death 12 October 1947 > > Sydney Post Record 14 Oct 1947 page 5 > > Thank You, > Lynn - Buffalo, NY > > Also, can you tell me where St Michaels' cemetery is? > New Waterford? > Thanks > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > -- http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~podgursky/

French settlers did live on Boularderie Island in the 1700's. The name of the island came from Louis-Simon Poupet, Chevalier de la Boularderie. He had a huge estate, over 100,000 acres, farmed by tenants. He had 25 personal retainers who operated his wind and water mills, a large dovecote, a dairy and extensive kitchen gardens. Nearby at Port Daupjin the French had constructed a fort, a naval shipyard, a lumber mill and a forge. Many small crafts were built here for the community. They also built a French warship, a flush decked frigate of 36 guns. The names of the settlers can be found in the 1752 census by LaRoque. Charlene McKenzie On 4-Dec-08, at 11:29 AM, B.A.Campbell wrote: > I love to see a story tying all the family research together so I > know where > you are coming from with this. The info from the current owner > (foundations > all around the property etc. etc...burned out by the English) may or > may not > be correct, perhaps this might be a place to start looking for > answers. If > so, there were probably French settlers living on that place, it > would be > interesting to try and find this info, if it exists. The English > attacked > and captured Louisbourg in 1745 and again in 1758. It wouldn't hurt > to check > out the Fortress Louisbourg web site, it might have clues for you. > Cape > Breton has a lot of history that you could weave a story around > within your > family information. > > Then again the simple explanation may just be ... they named it > Cairn Farm > because the ground was very rocky (strewn with boulders) and they > had to > work very hard to make a living off of it. Even if this is the case > you can > still weave a story around that as well. > > Something to think about. > > Bernardine > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> > To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com>; > "George F. > Sanborn Jr." <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> > Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:22 AM > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm > > >> still on this Cairn Farm thing - with interesting developments >> (sort of) - >> or maybe I am trying to make them into a story - I had never looked >> up the >> definiton of Cairn until today - and when i did, I thought back to my >> visit to Aunt Laura's place and the current opwner showing me a >> pile of >> rocks he had made. I played back my video to hear him describe that >> it was >> an inukshuck - a directional marking made by the inuit people of >> newfoundland /Labrador. I never asked him why he made it - but I >> find it >> intersting that it is basically the same meaning as a cairn - Current >> owner didn't know why the farm was named cairn except that there are >> foundations all around the property left from when it was burned >> down by >> the English. >> >> Am I boring you all or does anyone see some neat connection here? >> So now I am wondering about a connection between the Micmacs and >> inuits - >> were they basically in the same general area enough that micmacs >> probably >> also built inukshucks? >> I'm trying to write up siome neat little thing about connections in >> history of the property > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

I love to see a story tying all the family research together so I know where you are coming from with this. The info from the current owner (foundations all around the property etc. etc...burned out by the English) may or may not be correct, perhaps this might be a place to start looking for answers. If so, there were probably French settlers living on that place, it would be interesting to try and find this info, if it exists. The English attacked and captured Louisbourg in 1745 and again in 1758. It wouldn't hurt to check out the Fortress Louisbourg web site, it might have clues for you. Cape Breton has a lot of history that you could weave a story around within your family information. Then again the simple explanation may just be ... they named it Cairn Farm because the ground was very rocky (strewn with boulders) and they had to work very hard to make a living off of it. Even if this is the case you can still weave a story around that as well. Something to think about. Bernardine ----- Original Message ----- From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com>; "George F. Sanborn Jr." <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:22 AM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm > still on this Cairn Farm thing - with interesting developments (sort of) - > or maybe I am trying to make them into a story - I had never looked up the > definiton of Cairn until today - and when i did, I thought back to my > visit to Aunt Laura's place and the current opwner showing me a pile of > rocks he had made. I played back my video to hear him describe that it was > an inukshuck - a directional marking made by the inuit people of > newfoundland /Labrador. I never asked him why he made it - but I find it > intersting that it is basically the same meaning as a cairn - Current > owner didn't know why the farm was named cairn except that there are > foundations all around the property left from when it was burned down by > the English. > > Am I boring you all or does anyone see some neat connection here? > So now I am wondering about a connection between the Micmacs and inuits - > were they basically in the same general area enough that micmacs probably > also built inukshucks? > I'm trying to write up siome neat little thing about connections in > history of the property

Hi Lauren, I can't tell you anything about this cairn, but I do know Man O War Point is of historical significance. At this place the French had a fort and munitions depot back in the 1700's when Cape Breton was a French colony. It was destroyed by the English after they captured the island in 1758. Charlene McKenzie On 4-Dec-08, at 1:22 AM, lauren macdonald wrote: > still on this Cairn Farm thing - with interesting developments (sort > of) - or maybe I am trying to make them into a story - I had never > looked up the definiton of Cairn until today - and when i did, I > thought back to my visit to Aunt Laura's place and the current > opwner showing me a pile of rocks he had made. I played back my > video to hear him describe that it was an inukshuck - a directional > marking made by the inuit people of newfoundland /Labrador. I never > asked him why he made it - but I find it intersting that it is > basically the same meaning as a cairn - Current owner didn't know > why the farm was named cairn except that there are foundations all > around the property left from when it was burned down by the English. > > Am I boring you all or does anyone see some neat connection here? > So now I am wondering about a connection between the Micmacs and > inuits - were they basically in the same general area enough that > micmacs probably also built inukshucks? > I'm trying to write up siome neat little thing about connections in > history of the property > > --- On Wed, 12/3/08, George F. Sanborn Jr. <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> > wrote: > From: George F. Sanborn Jr. <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> > Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm > To: swayball20@yahoo.com, "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com > > > Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 9:40 AM > > Maybe because there was a cairn on the property? > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "lauren macdonald" > <swayball20@yahoo.com> > To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:32 AM > Subject: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm > > >> Taking a stab here - No one in my family knows the answer (though i >> do > have a call out to a cousin), so I'm hoping someone here will know > or add to > my guess - My aunt who lived at man O War Point, Boularderie, named > her property > (or at least had a sign on her barn), "Cairn Farm" Any guesses at why? >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' > without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

I am looking for the obituary of Joseph McPherson date of death 12 October 1947 Sydney Post Record 14 Oct 1947 page 5 Thank You, Lynn - Buffalo, NY Also, can you tell me where St Michaels' cemetery is? New Waterford? Thanks

To the list & followers of CAIRN FARM in Cape Breton I had suggested other ideas for the name Cairn....birthplace, family name, maiden name, etc., to Lauren in a previous email. And I've been following the responses that have appeared on this list, including from Lauren....and the fact that Lauren mentions stone/rocky & Inuit/MicMac.... Well I beg to point the direction toward Scotland where the Stonehenge of Scotland is located, and made of stone/rocks.. At the time of this family arriving in Cape Breton, I don't believe that the idea of that the Inuit/Eskimo stone building was widely known in the lower parts of Canada and the Maritimes. But the Scottish & English folks had grown up and were familiar with the StoneHenge of both of these countries, and brought the family heritage with them to the new world as a reminder of where they were from.....SCOTLAND & ENGLAND... I just did a google search of Cairn Farm.... There are two Cairn Farm hits, one in Ireland, and one in Scotland. Lauren talks about the stone/rocky area....around this farm in Cape Breton Supposing this was a family from Scotland, they do have the StoneHenge.... I think this Cairn Farm in CB is connected to Scotland, and not the MicMac as some may think..... Here is one quote.....and take note of the name that it is called "Cairnpapple" http://www.celtictrails.co.uk/trails/cairnpapple.htm Cairnpapple (The Stonehenge of Scotland) Skeleton outline of tour (This does not cover all aspects.) This tour centers very much on the significance of stones to protect and delineate the feminine powers inherent in this area. We start by entering a place of immense power historically, dating back several thousand years. It is the archaeological equivalent of Stonehenge in England . The multi-complex structure of Cairnpapple lies nestled within the gently rolling Bathgate Hills. It is without doubt one of Scotland 's important heritage points. Fechan alias Vigeon, an early Irish Celtic saint is said to have founded the village below the sacred hill, and the valley harbours a crumbling beehive cell. The refuge stones in the local vicinity were erected by the Knights Hospitallers and are well worth a visit, as is their preceptory remains, which exude an air of peace and safety. The air of sanctuary is perpetuated in the (semi) myth of Arthur's successful battle close by. Place names, local landmarks such as single standing stones and ancient documents all point toward this area as belonging to a forsaken era of power and positive energy. It is well worth exploring. Many find themselves emotionally stimulated and refreshed and even healed by this concealed corner of Scotland ***********

Thanks Glad I'm not nuts trying to make a story out of this. The property is at man O War point where they built the French man O War ships, so it was inhabited by the French and then attacked by the English. However, it was also likely previously inhabited by the native Indians and then later inhabited by the scottish settlers - so the stone piles could be from any of those --- On Thu, 12/4/08, B.A.Campbell <iamacopper@sympatico.ca> wrote: From: B.A.Campbell <iamacopper@sympatico.ca> Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm To: "C.B. Mailing List" <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, December 4, 2008, 10:29 AM I love to see a story tying all the family research together so I know where you are coming from with this. The info from the current owner (foundations all around the property etc. etc...burned out by the English) may or may not be correct, perhaps this might be a place to start looking for answers. If so, there were probably French settlers living on that place, it would be interesting to try and find this info, if it exists. The English attacked and captured Louisbourg in 1745 and again in 1758. It wouldn't hurt to check out the Fortress Louisbourg web site, it might have clues for you. Cape Breton has a lot of history that you could weave a story around within your family information. Then again the simple explanation may just be ... they named it Cairn Farm because the ground was very rocky (strewn with boulders) and they had to work very hard to make a living off of it. Even if this is the case you can still weave a story around that as well. Something to think about. Bernardine ----- Original Message ----- From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com>; "George F. Sanborn Jr." <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:22 AM Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm > still on this Cairn Farm thing - with interesting developments (sort of) - > or maybe I am trying to make them into a story - I had never looked up the > definiton of Cairn until today - and when i did, I thought back to my > visit to Aunt Laura's place and the current opwner showing me a pile of > rocks he had made. I played back my video to hear him describe that it was > an inukshuck - a directional marking made by the inuit people of > newfoundland /Labrador. I never asked him why he made it - but I find it > intersting that it is basically the same meaning as a cairn - Current > owner didn't know why the farm was named cairn except that there are > foundations all around the property left from when it was burned down by > the English. > > Am I boring you all or does anyone see some neat connection here? > So now I am wondering about a connection between the Micmacs and inuits - > were they basically in the same general area enough that micmacs probably > also built inukshucks? > I'm trying to write up siome neat little thing about connections in > history of the property ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In case you haven't seen it, the summary based on the Sydney Post Record reads as follows - slightly different spelling of the name: Curry, John G.; d. 16 Jul 42, Glace Bay, NS; Bur St. Joseph's Parish Cemetery; s/o Malcolm Curry, Reserve, N; Killed in No. 18 Colliery. Source 18 July 42, p. 13 -----Original Message----- From: ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Tina Sent: December 3, 2008 13:13 To: NS-CAPE-BRETON@rootsweb.com Subject: [NS-CB] Obit request -- Currie Hi All,   Would anyone happen to have a copy of John G. Currie's obituary?  He was killed in the #18 colliery on July 14, 1942 (21 years old).   Thank you, Tina ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

still on this Cairn Farm thing - with interesting developments (sort of) - or maybe I am trying to make them into a story - I had never looked up the definiton of Cairn until today - and when i did, I thought back to my visit to Aunt Laura's place and the current opwner showing me a pile of rocks he had made. I played back my video to hear him describe that it was an inukshuck - a directional marking made by the inuit people of newfoundland /Labrador. I never asked him why he made it - but I find it intersting that it is basically the same meaning as a cairn - Current owner didn't know why the farm was named cairn except that there are foundations all around the property left from when it was burned down by the English. Am I boring you all or does anyone see some neat connection here? So now I am wondering about a connection between the Micmacs and inuits - were they basically in the same general area enough that micmacs probably also built inukshucks? I'm trying to write up siome neat little thing about connections in history of the property --- On Wed, 12/3/08, George F. Sanborn Jr. <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> wrote: From: George F. Sanborn Jr. <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm To: swayball20@yahoo.com, "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 9:40 AM Maybe because there was a cairn on the property? ----- Original Message ----- From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:32 AM Subject: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm > Taking a stab here - No one in my family knows the answer (though i do have a call out to a cousin), so I'm hoping someone here will know or add to my guess - My aunt who lived at man O War Point, Boularderie, named her property (or at least had a sign on her barn), "Cairn Farm" Any guesses at why? > > Thanks! > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Cape Breton Deaths December 04, 2008 Thursday Jean White (Howard) 76, North Sydney - It is with great sadness the family announce the sudden passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jean White, age 76, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Taigh Na Mara Nursing Home, in Glace Bay, where she resided for a very short time. Born in Florence, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and Annie (Robinson) Howard. She lived most of her life in North Sydney on Regent Street and Beacon Crescent. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Anglican Church, North Sydney. Mom worked for 30 years at Icer Rahey's Convenience Store on Regent Street, North Sydney, where she was a friend to all who knew her. She was a lifetime member of Branch 19, Royal Canadian Legion in North Sydney and past president of the ladies auxiliary. She was also a member of the North Sydney Pensioners Club, the mixed dart league and enjoyed card games at the Knights of Columbus Hall, North Sydney, and the North Sydney fire hall. She enjoyed a good game of cards, bingo and in her younger years enjoyed the horse races. Mom also cooked many meals for the North Sydney Rotary Club. She was well known for her lemon and coconut cream pies which she loved to bake. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie Brown, Florence, and Jane MacDonald, North Sydney; son, David (Noelle) Rose, North Sydney; her grandchildren, Kimberly and Jacqueline Brown, Stephanie and Chris MacDonald, Coady and Brady Rose; and five great grandchildren Owen and Sharlotte MacDonald, Brandon, Christopher and Meghan MacDonald; her sister, Helen (Richard) Chambers, New Brunswick; brothers, Gordie Howard, Florence, and Richard (Nancy) Howard, Ontario; her sister-in-law, Ann Howard, Florence; and brother-in-law, Leonard Marsh, Alder Point; many nieces and nephews; and her ex-husband, Allan Rose. She was predeceased by her second husband Reginald White in 1999, her sisters, Ruth Howard, Jane Marsh, Alice Howie, Eileen Haley, brothers, Thomas, Sidney and Charlie Howard, two sisters in infancy and sons-in-law, James Brown and Bruce MacDonald. The family would like to express sincere thanks to a very special friend, Ruth MacKenzie who was there for Mom when she needed her the most and also to Taigh Na Mara and the renal clinic, Dr. Hewlett and Stehanie Sawka, the Northside General Hospital, Dr. Stephanie Langley, Dr. Jamie MacLean, her nurse Linda Thompson, Sobeys Pharmacy and especially Daniel McKeough and all those who helped Mom in any way. Visitation for Jean will be held Thursday (today) from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney. Funeral service will be held 3 p.m., Friday at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church with Rev. Carl Fraser officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. Memorial donations may be made to St. John the Baptist Anglican Church or the renal clinic at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Eileen Westaway (Booth) Cutten - Eileen Westaway (Booth) Cutten, 96, Wolfville Nursing Home, formerly of Truro, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born July 24, 1912, in Sydney, she was the eldest daughter of the late Mark and Lucy (Cook) Booth, who both came to Canada from England in 1908. Her father was the first chief engineer of the Sydney Steel Plant (formerly Sysco and Devco) and she was extremely proud of her father's accomplishments. Eileen lived in England for a few years while she was a youngster. Eileen graduated from Sydney Academy in 1929 and then attended Kings College and the Children's Hospital Nursing School in Halifax from where she graduated as a registered nurse in 1934. Throughout her career she worked in various case rooms in Nova Scotia hospitals, including St. Rita, Sydney; former Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, and Colchester Regional Hospital, Truro, from where she retired in 1975. She married Kent in 1934 and lived in Halifax where they started their family of eight children. They then moved to the farm in Old Barns, Sydney for 10 years, Truro and finally Wolfville, where she resided until the time of her death. She was a Red Cross convenor during the Second World War. She attended Acadia University at the ages of 81 and 82 and took courses in world religions. During her life, she taught Sunday school, was a member of the ladies group at her church and was a member of the home and school association. She was predeceased by her husband, Horace Kent, daughters, Johanne and Cecily, son, Gregory in infancy, sister, Gwenie, brother, Jackie. Eileen is survived by her daughters, Sylvie Amey, Wolfville, Elizabeth Short, Union Bay, British Columbia; sons, Mark (Heather), Salt Spring Island, B.C., Andrew (Glenda), Hackett's Cove, Blair (Marylynn), Bedford; grandchildren, Karen, David, Krista, Laura, Adrienne, Sarah, Gregory, Miranda; seven great-grandchildren; niece, Heather; nephew, Ian; sister-in-law, Wendy Booth. Eileen will always be remembered for her love of Cape Breton, her sharp wit, feisty nature, intelligence and superb strength, having lived through many of life's events with strength and dignity. She was a very loyal, gracious and wonderful person and will be remembered by her children and family for her protective, kind and loving nature. She had a fabulous life and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young St., Truro, where Eileen's family will receive friends from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, from where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Reception to follow. Spring interment will be held in Robie Street Cemetery. In keeping with Eileen's love of children and babies, donations in her memory to IWK Health Centre Foundation are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the guest book at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Donna Marie (Rideout) MacDonald 61, (Hub) Glace Bay - Donna Marie MacDonald, age 61, of 123 Fifth St., Hub, Glace Bay, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at the Glace Bay Health Care Facility, surrounded by her loving family, after a long and courageous battle with emphysema. Born in Glace Bay, she was the daughter of the late Garfield 'Giffy' and Loreen 'Weenie' Rideout. She will be sadly missed by her loving children, son Tommy, at home; daughters, Sharon (Albert) and Tana (Troy); brother, Gary 'Giffy' (Linda), Donnie (Linda); her cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (David), Shaylene (Jerrott), Alisya (Andrew), Shaun, Ashley (Anthony) and R.J.; and special great-grandchildren, Landan and Kale; brother-in-law, Joe 'Gobbler' (Barb) MacDonald; nieces and nephews, relatives and many loving friends. Donna will be especially missed by her devoted sister-in-law, Linda Rideout, who meant the world to her. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Glace Bay. Donna was one of the founding members of the Hub ladies Tuesday Night Dart League and held the office of president until her ill health. Donna was also an active member of the Ring 73 ladies auxiliary, also holding the office of president. Before her ill health, Donna was instrumental in collecting and canvassing for anyone in need in the Hub and surrounding area. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Lauchlin Thomas 'Bo' MacDonald, brothers Dougie and Bobby and mother-in-law, Elizabeth (Lib) MacDonald. Visitation for Donna MacDonald will be held Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 16 Reserve St., Glace Bay. A funeral mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Saturday at St. John's Church, Glace Bay. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. A reception will follow in the Hub Athletic Club. Donations in Donna's memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the MacDonald family are available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. How do you say good-bye To such a gentle soul? You were the rock of our family. Leaving each us memories to hold. When times got rough and hard to bear, Even when we were wrong, Nanny (Mom) you were always there. You raised a large family, And raised them to love, You spoke of the Bible, And the heaven above. You never forgot us on Christmas, birthdays or Easter, With so many grandchildren, you made it look easy. It breaks our hearts to lose you. And it's hard not to cry. There is one last thing you must teach us. That's how to say good-bye. She will be forever in our hearts and sadly missed. "Nan" we love you. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ David Wayne Dawe 61, Sydney - It is with great regret we, the family, announce the sudden passing of David Wayne Dawe, on Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Born in Sydney, he was the only son of the late George Davidson and Joan Dawe. He was a member of the Holy Ghost Church and the Ukrainian Men's Club. He was a bus driver by trade and was employed with Nova Tours, Fortress of Louisbourg and until his retirement he was employed with First Class Delivery as a dispatcher. Wayne is survived by his wife, Stephanie (Worobel); daughter, Delores Dawe, Sydney; son, Andrew (Dorothy) Dawe, Wainwright, Alta.; two precious granddaughters, Alyssa and Karley; as well as his mother-in-law, Annie Worobel. Visitation will take place Monday, Dec. 8, 2008, at the S.W. Chant & Son Funeral Home, 564 Alexandra St., Sydney, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008, at the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, Whitney Pier, Fr. Roman Dusanowskyj officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church. Online condolences may be sent to our webpage at www.chantfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of . . . ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Monica Frances Oliver 53, Point Tupper - Monica Frances Oliver, 53, Point Tupper, passed away in Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008. Monica was a daughter of the late Robert and Catherine (Graham) Oliver. She is survived by sisters, Carol Oliver, Point Tupper, Carmel Forbrigger (Bob), Ottawa, Ont., Isabel den Heyer (Ken), Saint Joseph's, Phemie London (Norm), Willowdale, Ont.; brother, Graham Oliver (Marjorie Robertson), Kippens, Nfld.; brother-in-law, Marty Lyons, Bernard, Me.; nieces and nephews, Kent, Nell, Molly den Heyer, Karen (Jonathan) LeBoutillier, Rob (Gillian) Forbrigger, Susan, Catherine (Matt Wannacott) London, Jessica, Stephanie, Adrienne Oliver, Daniel Lyons; grandnieces and nephews, Jordyn, Katie, Kyler, Jack and Emily; aunt, Mary Jane MacDonald; uncles, William Graham and Vincent (Kaddy) Graham, Judique; John Graham, Halifax; Duncan Graham, Moncton, N.B. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Beth Lyons. Monica was a person with special needs who brought great joy to her family and touched the hearts of all who knew her. At the age of 12, she began her schooling in the first special education class at Centennial School in Port Hawkesbury and later attended the Regional Occupational Centre. She lived at home in the loving care of her parents, her sister, Carol and kind neighbours until an illness in 1990 resulted in her becoming a resident of Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place. A funeral service and burial will take place at a later date. A special thanks to the staff of Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home for the support, care and kindness that was extended to Monica and her family. Memorial donations may be made to Port Hawkesbury Nursing Home or a charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawkesbury. Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www.haverstocks.com. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hi Everyone,   Would someone happen to have a copy of JOHN G. CURRIE's obituary?  He was killed July 14, 1942 in a mining accident in #18 colliery.  (He was only 21 years old.)   Thanks, Tina  

Maybe because there was a cairn on the property? ----- Original Message ----- From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:32 AM Subject: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm > Taking a stab here - No one in my family knows the answer (though i do > have a call out to a cousin), so I'm hoping someone here will know or add > to my guess - My aunt who lived at man O War Point, Boularderie, named her > property (or at least had a sign on her barn), "Cairn Farm" Any guesses at > why? > > Thanks! > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without > the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi All,   Would anyone happen to have a copy of John G. Currie's obituary?  He was killed in the #18 colliery on July 14, 1942 (21 years old).   Thank you, Tina

I guess so - the current owner of the property showed me a rock pile he had made and I thought he said it was what the Indians used to do to mark a path - and that one would look through the opening in the pile to see what direction to go - In looking up "Cairn" i read of it being a Scottish /Gaelic word. Either way, I wondered if the property had several of them from previous inhabitants or what. I'm working on a photo book and am trying to write up a little something to make a story out of it - but don't want to be making up facts --- On Wed, 12/3/08, George F. Sanborn Jr. <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> wrote: From: George F. Sanborn Jr. <SeorasOg@eastlink.ca> Subject: Re: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm To: swayball20@yahoo.com, "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 9:40 AM Maybe because there was a cairn on the property? ----- Original Message ----- From: "lauren macdonald" <swayball20@yahoo.com> To: "cape breton mailing list" <ns-cape-breton@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:32 AM Subject: [NS-CB] Cairn Farm > Taking a stab here - No one in my family knows the answer (though i do have a call out to a cousin), so I'm hoping someone here will know or add to my guess - My aunt who lived at man O War Point, Boularderie, named her property (or at least had a sign on her barn), "Cairn Farm" Any guesses at why? > > Thanks! > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to NS-CAPE-BRETON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Taking a stab here - No one in my family knows the answer (though i do have a call out to a cousin), so I'm hoping someone here will know or add to my guess - My aunt who lived at man O War Point, Boularderie, named her property (or at least had a sign on her barn), "Cairn Farm" Any guesses at why? Thanks!