Follow-up to August 17th, 2009: "Graveyard at Bailey's Point leaves a lot of questions to be answered" ******************************************************************************** Cape Breton Post August 24, 2009 Donkin residents probe mystery of unmarked graves By LeRoy Peach, When it became widely known that there was a gravesite at Bailey's Point near the cove at Schooner Pond, Donkin residents Robert MacDougall and Jimmy MacIsaac, with the assistance of Fortress Louisbourg and the Beaton Institute staff, undertook research to solve the mystery of the unmarked graves. For example, Robert was able to determine that his uncle James, now 83, and the nephew of Margaret MacLean, formerly of Dominion No. 6, who married the Alexander McDonald mentioned in the Davis archeological report, knew nothing of a graveyard at Bailey's Point. As we shall see, this information does not preclude a connection between the gravesite and the McDonalds. In their research, Robert MacDougall and Jimmy MacIsaac examined A.F. Church's maps containing names of settlers, businesses and churches between 1864 and 1877, some of the literature on early Baptists, as well as Reverend Richard Uniacke's Sketches of Cape Breton (1862-64). A.F. Church's map shows no one living at the Northern Head, where the gravesite is located, in the 1870s. However, Martha Bailey reports that an abandoned McDonald homestead southeast of her farm existed when she was a youth. Existing Baptist records reported a small congregation of 10 and a church building at Schooner Pond in 1856. However, Robert MacDougall discovered that for years the Schooner Pond church did not report to the Baptist Association and it was removed from the records in 1866. In his Sketches of Cape Breton, Richard Uniacke, who accompanied Anglican bishop Hibbert Binney on a confirmation tour along the coast from Louisbourg to Sydney in 1864, stated that on the bend of the Schooner Pond road toward Donkin there was "a small place of worship." Map-maker A.F. Church, who located churches on all his maps, listed it as Baptist. Therefore, Robert MacDougall asks in a letter to the Xstrata liaison committee: Did the Baptists have a graveyard down at Bailey's Point, less than a kilometer from the church? Jimmy MacIsaac wonders whether there was a graveyard attached to the church itself. Recently, in the Public Archives of Nova Scotia, Robert MacDougall discovered these Schooner Pond deaths between 1871 and 1874: Charles Jones (1 year), Rachel Jones (12 days). Could this explain, he asks, the discovery by archeologists of two infants in one grave? Other deaths recorded are Donald Gillis (five years), Archibald McLean (4 years), Hugh McDonald (aged 50), Margaret McDonald (40), Michael Borden (74). The research of MacDougall and MacIsaac has spurred interest elsewhere. Carol MacLean of Vancouver, whose ancestors are the McDonalds and MacLeans, provided this information: There were four land grants issued to the McDonalds between 1858 and 1879. They owned practically the entire northern head from Bailey's farm to Cape Perce, overlooking Flint Island, and back again. The area is shaped like a thumb. As well, a Donald McDonald had two lots at Schooner Cove. Catherine MacPherson's lot in the southern portion of the northern head bordered on a lot owned by the McDonalds. If A.F. Church drew a map in the 1870s which did not indicate residents at the northern head, how many McDonalds actually lived there? And if the McDonalds did live there, did they bury members of their families in a private graveyard? This column has traveled largely on the periphery of a mystery. It is a mere outline of all the good work on history and genealogy done by others. LeRoy Peach lives in Port Morien and may be reached at leroy_peach@yahoo.ca. His column appears every week in the Cape Breton Post

Cape Breton Deaths August 24, 2009 Monday No obituaries today. Everyone survived "Hurricane Bill" this past weekend.... ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths August 22, 2009 Saturday There are 18 obituaries for August 22, 2009. 1. Bickerton, Wayne 'Happy Jack' - published August 22, 2009 2. Boutilier, James W - published August 22, 2009 3. Bradley, Charlie - published August 22, 2009 4. Burke, Joseph J. - published August 22, 2009 5. Cameron, Anna - published August 22, 2009 6. Campbell, John J - published August 22, 2009 7. Christopher(young), June L - published August 22, 2009 8. Clements, Wayne G - published August 22, 2009 9. Dawe, George - published August 22, 2009 10. Duff, Margaret 'Hilda' H - published August 22, 2009 11. Fillier, Dorothy - published August 22, 2009 12. Gouthro, John E - published August 22, 2009 13. Paunins, Anna A - published August 22, 2009 14. Strickland, G. David - published August 22, 2009 15. Trainor, Veronica M - published August 22, 2009 16. Walsh , Neil 'Tom' T - published August 22, 2009 17. Wambolt, Abigail 'Abbie' - published August 22, 2009 18. Bernard, Houlton R. - published August 22, 2009 ******************************************************************** Wayne 'Happy Jack' Bickerton, New Waterford Born at New Waterford , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Wayne Bickerton, 68, of King Street, New Waterford, on Friday, Aug. 21, 2009, at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in New Waterford, he was a son of late Elmer and Renovia (Hibbert) Bickerton. Wayne was a member of the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan. He worked as a coal miner with Devco for 33 years until his retirement. Wayne was a kind-hearted, generous man who loved tarabish and at one time was an avid dart player. He was also a man of great humour who, at times, was very outspoken. Wayne was an outgoing guy with a fondness for animals, especially his pet dogs, Cody and Simba. Wayne is survived by his loving wife, Joanne; sons, Billy (Rachelle), Wayne and Shawn, all of Grande Cache, Alta.; brother, Melvin ?Snooks? Bickerton, New Waterford; five grandchildren, Raymond, Billy, Teala, Shawn Michael and Cody; numerous nieces and nephews; a godson, Jacob. Besides his parents Wayne was predeceased by father and mother-in-law, Tommy and Florence ?Mit? Bennett. There will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place under the care and direction of V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith St., New Waterford. A funeral mass to celebrate Wayne?s life will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Parish of St. Leonard, St. Michael Church, River Ryan with Fr. Doug MacDonald officiating. A luncheon will follow at the Army, Navy, Airforce in New Waterford. Donations in his memory may be made to the Cape Breton Branch SPCA. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: www.vjmcgillivray.ca. ************************************************* James Boutilier In Memory ?James Warren Boutilier? In loving memory of James Warren Boutilier who passed away two years ago, August 22, 2007. When links of love are broken, And loved ones have to part It leaves a wound that never heals, And an ever aching heart. When the family gets together, There?s one we do not see It fills our hearts with sadness, Thinking of how it used to be We talk about the old times, And though we smile the same It hurts deep inside us, When someone speaks your name So all we have are memories, From which we?ll never part God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Lovingly remembered by wife Jeanie and family *********************************************** Charlie Bradley In memory of a dear father Charlie Bradley who passed away Aug 22, 1999. Never forgotten and sadly missed Son, Chuck and Daughter-in-law, Carol ********************************************** Joseph J. Burke In loving memory of a dear husband and father Joseph J. "Shriner" Burke, who passed away one year ago today, August 22, 2008. I must go down to the seas again to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull's way and the whale's way where the winds like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow rover, And a quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over. Always remembered and forever loved: Kathleen, Josephine, Jamie, Frankie, Charlene, Natasha, Lori and families. ************************************************* Anna Cameron In loving memory of our mom, Anna Cameron (Aucoin) who passed away 20 years ago Aug. 23, 1989. A little tribute, small and tender Just to say we remember Your beauty is missed in ever way We think of you each day Forever in our hearts Judy, Brenda, Linda and Darren ************************************************** John Campbell, Dominion Born in 05/11/1961 at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada John James Campbell, 47, of Mitchell Avenue, Dominion, passed away peacefully at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on August 20, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. Born at St. Joseph?s Hospital, Glace Bay, Johnny is survived by his mother, Stella (Caretta) Campbell; his brothers, Ron, Ottawa, Basil, Bridgewater, Robert, Dominion; his sisters, Yvonne (Carl), Dominion, Eileen (Frank), Sydney River, Linda, Dominion and Suzanne (Jimmy), Dominion. Johnny is also survived by his nephews, John, Nicholas, Jordan, Jesse and Aidan and niece, Alexandra. Johnny was predeceased by his father, John James Campbell (December 24, 1986). Johnny will be forever remembered for his great love of family. He relished any time he spent in the company of his immediate and extended family. Johnny was a man defined by his great faith and the extent to which he fully lived it. Johnny attended the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in 1979. He had a great fondness for nature and it?s harvest, which was evident in his love of gardening and landscaping. He strived to attain a peaceful, happy, quiet life based on faith, love and family. Johnny really enjoyed our recent Campbell family reunion. Johnny will be greatly missed by us, his family. We truly loved him and the void left by his passing will be filled with all the happy memories of a son, a brother, an uncle, who cherished us. The family would like to thank staff at the regional hospital and the palliative care unit for their guidance, care and compassionate support. Special thank you to Lynn, Carol, Tracey, Sharon and Lisa, your support was greatly appreciated. Thank you. ?I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Cremation has taken place. Online condolences inmemoryofjohnny@gmail.com In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations to your local food bank. A celebration of Johnny?s life will be held for family and friends Sunday, August 23, 2009 at the Gardiner Mines Community Hall between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. *********************************************** Ms. June Christopher(young), Sydney Born in 01/08/1925 at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada June Lorraine Christopher(Young)Aug.1 1925 Aug.22.2007 Always so good,unselfesh&kind,few on this earth,her equal we find,Friend of so many,we do recall,she died,no doubt beloved by all.We miss you mom, your loving family "In loving memoriam" ********************************************* Wayne Clements, Dartmouth Born in 23/09/1929 at No city found. , Nova Scotia , Canada We regret to announce the passing of Wayne Gwendolph Clements at his residence in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. He was the son of Charles and Lily (Kennedy) Clements of Wadden's Cove. Retired from the R.C.A.F. in 1982 Wayne was predeceased by his wife of 52 years Helen, sister Vera, brothers Freeman, Ellsworth, John, Delbert and Marvin. Survived by sister Arlene (Dennis) MacKeigan, brother Lonnie (Sis), daughters Nancy, Sandra, Linda and Gail, sons Gordon (Karen), Gilbert, Alfred, Clifford and 13 grandchildren. Cremation has taken place and a service will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at the Atalntic Funeral Home, 771 Main Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia at 6 p.m. Reception to follow. Online condolences may be sent to www.atlanticfuneralhome.com ********************************************* George Dawe In Memoriam In loving memory of George Dawe who passed away August 23/2008 Peacefully sleeping Resting at last, His weary trails And troubles past. In silence he suffered In patience he bore, Till God called him home to suffer no more. Loved and never forgotten his companion Lila, his family Dale, Ernie, Myles and Bernadette and their families, also sister Eleanor Brown *********************************************** Margaret 'Hilda' Duff, North Sydney Born at Mulgrave , Nova Scotia , Canada With heartfelt sadness we regret to announce the passing of our dear mother Hilda Duff on August 20, 2009, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mulgrave, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late John Jack and Florence Rose (DeCoste) MacDonald. As a devout Christian, Hilda was a member of St. Joseph?s parish, North Sydney. She is survived by daughters, Heather Duff, North Sydney, Paula (Doug) Shaw, Calgary, AB; son, Terrance (Jane) Duff, North Sydney; and grandsons, Patrick Shaw and Ryan Duff. Also surviving are sisters, Ella Mae Brophy, Mulgrave, Rose MacIsaac, Auld?s Cove, Clarissa (Howie) Goetz, Guelph, ON; brothers, Hank MacDonald, Auld?s Cove, Clarence (Dora) MacDonald, Auld?s Cove, Alphonse (Pat) MacDonald, Elmira, ON. Also left to mourn are numerous nephews and nieces, including Pamela Hadley and Gloria Grady, who she was especially close to. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her former husband and father of her children, Peter Kenneth Duff; sisters Jean Keleher, Guelph, Ontario; Gertrude MacLean, Calgary, Alberta; brothers John MacDonald (Stellarton, NS) and Joseph MacDonald, Guelph, Ontario. Prior to her retirement in 1990, Hilda was a long time employee of Sobeys Inc in North Sydney. In her younger years, Hilda enjoyed dancing and participating in musical gatherings with her siblings. She was also an enthusiastic hockey fan and an avid figure skater, a sport she enjoyed for most of her adult life. Hilda enjoyed simple pleasures and was happiest when she was preparing meals for family functions, attending her grandsons sporting events, visiting with her sisters, and spending time with her beloved golden retriever companion, Mattie. Hilda was a caring person who always was there to share good times and bad with friends and family. As a loving and devoted mother she exemplified the importance of hard work, integrity, loyalty, and perseverance in facing obstacles. She has been and always will be the heart of our family. She will be dearly missed. Visitation for Hilda will take place at the W.J. Dooley Funeral Home, 107 Pleasant St., North Sydney, on Sunday, August 23, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, August 24, 2009 at St. Joseph?s Church in North Sydney at 10 a.m., with Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to info@wjdooley.com. ********************************************* Dorothy Fillier SINCERE THANKS From The Fillier Family The Funeral Service for Dorothy Fillier, Little Pond, was celebrated at St. Stephen?s Church, Florence, on August 3, 2009 with Fr. Vern Boutilier, officiating, assisted by Fr. Frank Abbass and Fr. Sandy MacNeil. Pallbearers were Roy Boutilier, Wayne Clarke, Hector Dawe, Terry Jessome, Lenny MacCormick, and Sidney MacNeil. Readers of the scriptures included friends Rose Dawe, Germaine MacLean, and Serella Bagnell. Our gratitude is extended to Fr. Vernon Boutilier, Fr. Frank Abbass, Fr. Sandy MacNeil, St. Stephen?s choir, soloist Marlene Bailey; singers Bud Herald and Ray Petrie who performed a favorite selection; the Bras D?Or Pensioners Club, the Sydney Mines Fire Department and KOC. Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Florence, for hosting the reception after burial. Special appreciation to Bobby and his staff at Francis Funeral Home. Sincere thank you to the health professionals for the warm and compassionate care given to Dorothy, in particular Dr. D. Kholsmith, Dr. P. Smith, the Northside General Nurses, the Victorian Order of Nurses, and all personal caregivers - especially Rose, Elaine, and Mary. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many relatives, friends, and neighbors for their kindness and support. Thanks to the Clarke family, with special recognition to Elaine, Dorothy?s niece, for her unselfish devotion to her over the last number of years; we are eternally grateful. Your kindness in calling, visiting, providing food, traveling great distances, and offering silent prayers has touched our hearts. The donations to the Northside Guest Home, Northside Hospital Foundation, Victorian Order of Nurses, and many other charities ; the floral arrangements; the church memorials; mass cards; enrollments; and sympathy cards will be long remembered as a tribute to Dorothy?s life. ************************************************* John Gouthro, North Sydney Born in 29/11/1982 at North Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of John Edward Gouthro, 26, on August 21, 2009, at the Northside General Hospital. Born in North Sydney on November 29, 1982, John was the son of Ona LeBlanc and the late Johnnie Gouthro. After completing school, John attended the Haley Street Center in North Sydney. He was a resident of the Autistic Society Group Home on Barrington Street, Sydney Mines, for many years. Although John?s life was filled with sickness and challenges, a loving circle of people surrounded him and encouraged him to his fullest potential. Watching television, going to movies, or just having a bath gave John great pleasure. He will be forever loved and sadly missed by his mom Ona and stepdad Frank LeBlanc; sisters, Kayla, at home and Michelle (Jonathan) MacDonald, George?s River; stepbrothers, Francis, at home and Lee in Edmonton; grandparents, Emerson and Lenora Jessome, Mill Creek; grandmother, Theresa Gouthro, North Sydney; great-grandmother, Esther Jessome, Mill Creek; Godparents, Lenora Gray and Sheldon Gouthro and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. John was predeceased by his dad, Johnnie Gouthro and his grandfather, Charles Hilton Gouthro. John?s parents wish to thank the staff at the Autistic Society Group Home where he lived and all people, too many to mention, who made John?s life more comfortable here on earth. God loved our John Edward into life and now we who had the honour of knowing him reluctantly return him to Heaven. Visitation for John Edward Gouthro will be held in the J. M. Jobes Funeral Home, 635 Main St., Sydney Mines, on Sunday, August 23, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral mass celebrating his life will take place on Monday at 2 p.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d?Or, with Fr. Jake Andrea officiating. The burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Sydney. In lieu of flowers, donations in John?s memory may be made to the Autistic Society Group Home, 90 Barrington St., Sydney Mines. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at jmjobesfuneralhome@ns.aliantzinc.ca Our Angel, We will miss you and love you forever. Mom, Dad and Kayla ************************************************* Anna Paunins, Sydney Born in 07/11/1921 With profound sadness we announce that our dear mother, ?Nanny? and friend, Anna, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with COPD at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, on August 20, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. On November 7, 1921, Anna was born in Vilani, Latvia and was one of nine children. Her youth was spent housecleaning, gardening, tending cows and horses, picking berries and mushrooms and she was most passionate about running everywhere. The Second World War found Anna in Germany, involved in an underground covert brigade where she heroically provided safety and escape to the Jewish people in peril. In 1946 she married her husband, Anton, settled in Germany and gave birth to Sylvia and John. She immigrated to Canada in 1951 with her family and made Sydney her home. Anna is now happily reunited with her husband, Anton; her grandson, Seamus Flynn, along with members of her immediate family and relatives. She is survived by daughters, Sylvia (Jimmy) Flynn, Three Fathom Harbour, Mary, Sydney; sons, John (Margaret), Cornhill, N.B., Leonard (Sandy), Meaghers Grant, Frank (Susan), Winnipeg and Tim (Katherine), Stittsville, ON; grandchildren, Angelina and Luke Flynn and Ashley Paunins. In her final months and throughout her life Anna?s spirit was filled with a profuse love for Jesus and we know that she is now at peace in the arms of her Saviour and Lord. Anna was an amazingly beautiful person with a deep love of life and believed with all her heart that we should love one another as Jesus loves us. So she spent her life loving her family, neighbours and all she met. She put love into action by being a faithful partner and friend to her husband, raising her children to have integrity and compassion, welcoming strangers and friends in her home, sharing what she grew in her garden with others and giving joy and comfort to others by placing their needs before her own. Anna was gifted with many talents. She had a special love for music and played the accordion, autoharp, piano and harmonica. Her wish was to be a music angel in Heaven. She spent her leisure time knitting and crocheting beautiful afghans and loved to give them away as gifts. She had a very creative spirit and loved to paint pictures which we will now treasure. She loved work so much that it was hard to get her to rest even when she was not well. Even in Anna?s toughest times during her struggle with COPD she never complained, kept her sense of humour and always had a smile on her face. She truly showed us what it means to be a hero and her spirit, life and love will be etched in our hearts forever. Visitation will take place at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Sunday, August 23, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A mass celebrating Anna?s life will be held at St. Joseph?s Church, Cabot Street on Monday, August 24 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Dunphy officiating. A reception will be held in the church following mass. ?Our precious one loved us and others so much and she will be so greatly missed. Rest in Blessed Peace, Anna. We love you.? **************************************************** G. David Strickland In Memoriam - Strickland In loving memory of G. David Strickland who left us Aug. 23, 2008. We had to say good-bye so quickly, We weren't ready for you to go. We all really loved you, More than you could know. We'll always have our memories, To help the hurting fade, And know you're carried in our hearts, In the special place you made. Forever loved, Forever missed, Theresa (Terry), Kenzie, Kristian, Aunt Dot. ***************************************************** Veronica Trainor In loving memory of Veronica Marie Trainor who passed away August 23, 2008. That day you had to leave us, When your life on earth was through, God picked you up and hugged you, And said I welcome you. Lovingly remembered by husband Tommy, children Pius, Betty Anne, Christine, Justine, Peggy, Bernadine, Norma, Alana, T.J. and families. *************************************************** Neil 'Tom' Walsh , Deep River Peacefully, surrounded by his family at his residence in Deep River on Thursday, August 20, 2009. Neil Walsh, age 64 years. Beloved husband of Sherryl Walsh. Loving father of Kelly Ann Douglas (Lt. Col. Brian Douglas) of Kanata, Kathy Greenfield, her husband Dr. Tom Greenfield of Chalk River, Karen Geoffrey, her husband Gary Geoffrey of Newmarket and Lt. Col. Allan ?Bud? Walsh of Ottawa. Cherished grandfather of Kasey Douglas, Tilly and Victoria ?Toe? Greenfield, Taylor, Kelly James and Spencer Geoffrey, Emily, Marshall and Katie Walsh. Dear brother of Grace Walsh (Francis O?Neill), Sydney, NS and David Walsh and the late Colleen Walsh, Glace Bay. Nephews, Neil (Leedi Penny) and Craig (Amanda MacPherson) Walsh, Kevin O?Neill; nieces, Leah (Laird) Wilton, Karen (Roberto) Ramirez, Bee Ann (Jeff Potter) O?Neill. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Deep River today (Saturday) at 11 a.m. followed by cremation. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Big Sky Ranch, Kemptville, would be gratefully appreciated. ************************************************** Abigail 'Abbie' Wambolt, St. Peter's It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother, grandmother and friend, Abbie, on August 20, 2009 in St. Peter?s, NS at the age of 88 years. She is survived by her children, Lynn (Jim) Mullins, Rick (Greta), Robert (Lynn), Lorraine (Raymond) Ferguson, Audrey (Donald) MacAulay, all of St. Peter?s; Joanne (Don) Pringle, The Points and Ontario, Gary, Lower Sackville, her grandchildren, Duane Horwill, Krista Caldwell, Trevor, Trent and Travis Pringle, Cathy, Jesse and Meghan Wambolt, Jeff MacAulay, Emma Ferguson and great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Cassandra, Douglas, Cassie, Brooke, Alicia, Ryan, Latricia, Emelia, Lauren, Bailey, and Alec. She is also survived by her special cousins, Mag, Annie, Beth, Junior and Bobby. She was predeceased by her husband, Todd; grandson, Todd and special cousins, Edie, Bertie, Cubby, Stephen and Tiny. Abbie was a charter member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. #47 Ladies Auxiliary, St. Peter?s and also volunteered with the St. Peter?s and Area Lioness Club, the St. Peter?s Altar Society, St. Peter?s Home and School Association and was a Brownie Leader. Abbie loved spending time with her family. She was a beautiful seamstress and craft lady. She also thoroughly enjoyed her screened porch, Tiger Woods and most of all bingo. Special thanks to Abbie?s caregivers, first and foremost her special daughter, Lynn and to Mary and Evelyn, Richmond County Home Care, Dr. Taraq, Strait Richmond Hospital staff and her dear friends and neighbors, Liz, Nan, Lucy and Dana. May the winds of love blow softly and whisper so you?ll hear we will always love and miss you and wish that you were here. There is a link death cannot sever, love and remembrance last forever. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Alex A. Morrison Funeral Home, St. Peter?s. Visitation will be held at the River Bourgeois Funeral Home from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2009. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, August 24, 2009, 11 a.m., at St. John the Baptist Church, River Bourgeois with Fr. Everett McDow officiating. Interment at a later date. Donations may be made to Strait Richmond Hospital Palliative Care Society, RR#1 Cleveland, NS B0E 1J0, or St. Peter?s Food Bank, c/o St. Peter?s Parish. Online condolences may be offered to the family at rlef@ns.sympatico.ca. ************************************************** Houlton Robert Bernard 55, Wagmatcook Houlton Robert Bernard, 55, of Wagmatcook, Victoria County, N.S., died peacefully with his family by his bedside Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, at Victoria Memorial Hospital. He was born on Dec. 4, 1953, in Baddeck, son of the late Frank Larry and Mary Susan (Isadore) Bernard. He was a member of Queen of the World Catholic Church, Wagmatcook. Houlton was enthusiastic, a guitar player, a singer and was always the life of the party. He loved joking around and even kept his humour while being very ill. His goal was to make people laugh. He is survived by his ex-wife, the former Pauline Isadore, his one true love, who was at his bedside until his demise. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Laurence, Wagmatcook, Philip (Karen) Wagmatcook, Carol Johnson (Bob), Millbrook, Alexandria (Louis Joe), Waycobah, Freda (Alfred), Membertou, Judith (Joe), Waycobah; numerous nieces and nephews and stepchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers, Peter Frank, David, Welfred and Vincent, his sister, Dorthy (Basque) Bernard, his grandparents, Laurence Jerome Bernard and Annie Paul, Wagmatcook, and Louise Isadore and Flora Googoo, Wagmatcook. The body is resting at 79 Humes Rear East Loop, with visitation after 5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, at Queen of the World Catholic Church with Rev. Robert MacNeil officiating. Burial will be in the Queen of the World Cemetery at a later date. Donations may be made to charity of one's choice. Arrangements under the direction of MacAskill Funeral Home, Baddeck, N.S. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Cape Breton Deaths August 21, 2009 Friday There are 5 obituaries for August 21, 2009. 1. Currie, John E - published August 21, 2009 2. Farrell, Adrian - published August 21, 2009 3. Farrell, Adrian - published August 21, 2009 4. Whatley, John - published August 21, 2009 5. Mugridge, Theresa - published August 21, 2009 ***************************************************************** John Currie Born at East Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada Born in East Bay and formerly of New Waterford, died August 19, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Christena (MacMaster). Devoted father of John G. and his wife Donna of Hanson, MA, Gary and his fiance Karen (Ariale) of Waltham, MA, Gail Keith and her husband Arthur of Holbrook, MA, and the late Joanne of New Waterford. Cherished brother of Martha (and her husband, the late Alexander) Gillis of New Waterford. Brother-in-law of Bernadette (and her husband, the late William) Currie of Scarborough, ON. Brother of the late Margaret (and her husband, Russell) Boutilier of British Columbia, Mary (and her husband, Robert) Murray of New Waterford, and Duncan (and his wife, Loretta) of British Columbia. Loving ?Poppa? of Melissa, Melanie, Shannon, and Christina. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., Hyde Park, Saturday morning at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Most Precious Blood Church, Hyde Park at 11a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday evening 4-8 p.m. Children?s room available. In lieu of flowers all donations can be made to Sacred Heart School Playground Initiative, 1035 Canterbury St., Roslindale, MA 02131. Interment at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton, MA. For directions and guest book visit thomasfuneralhomes.com. Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home. Hyde Park, MA (617-361-3216). *************************************************************8 Adrian Farrell In Memoriam - Farrell In loving memory of Adrian "Sam" Andrews who passed away Aug. 21, 2008. Just a thought of sweet remembrance, Just a memory sad and true, Just the love and sweet devotion, Of those who think of you. - Sadly missed by mother Eileen, Marguerite, Lillian, Bernie, David, Larry and Maurice. Adrian Farrell In Memory of my dear, loving husband, Adrian "Sam" Farrell, who passed away one year ago today, Aug. 21, 2008. You are missed more than words can say, But you are with me everyday; In my heart, you and our memories are closely kep, For me to love, treasure and never forget. "Faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is love." Thank you for giving me the greatest gift.... Loved forever and missed so very much, Janice. *********************************************************** John Whatley In Memoriam Whatley In loving memory of husband and father, Mr. John Whatley, Leitches Creek, who passed away August 21, 2004 "His weary hours and days of pain, His troubled nights are past; And in our aching hearts we know He has found sweet rest at last." Inserted by his wife Margaret Jane and daughters Janet Irene and Laura Jane. ********************************************************* Theresa Mugridge 60, Membertou Theresa Mugridge, who passed away Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, was also survived by a brother, Freddie Googoo. ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Looking for information on the Walker family of Scotch Lake. I know there was a John J , Angus, Rory, Donald, Elizabeth and Michael. There were many more but I can't remember. Any help would be great. Regards Teresa

Hello, I cannot say whether or not your Neil was the son of the Rev William Arbuckle, but I can say something of the Rev William. He was the son of John Arbuckle and his wife Margaret MacAulay, daughter of Donald MacAulay, tacksman of Baleloch in North Uist. John, a Mason, from South Queensferry in Midlothian, had come to North Uist to build the Parish Church at Kilmuir - that would be c.1764 - and eventually acquired his father-in-law's lease of Baleloch. John is known to have still been alive in 1800. The Rev William also held the Baleloch tack at some point, possibly after 1815 which was when he became Minister in North Uist. Before that he had been an Assistant minister to Donald Munro in South Uist for about two years. As far as I can recall, he was a Missionary in Benbecula in the final years of the 18th century before obtaining a post in Stornaway at an annual salary of £70 on which, his father wrote, William would be able to support himself and his family without further assistance from friends. William was an educated man, holding the degree of MA, although I have no recollection of which University he attended. Among William's children was a son Murdo who became schoolmaster at Tigharry in North Uist. The person most likely to be able to give all the info you need ref the Arbuckles is a Blair MacAulay. Drop him a note at blair@jbmaca.com Regards Donald Maclean.

I was wondering if anyone could help me contact any of the descendants listed below of Isabella Mac Iver or Neil S. Mac Iver. Isabella MacIver and Neil S. MacIver were my Great Aunt and Uncle. Their brother Malcolm born 1870/71 was my Great Grandfather. Neil S., Isabella, and my Grandfather Malcolm were the children of Neil MacIver born 1829 and Catherine MacDonald and the grandchildren of Malcolm MacIver born 1800 and Isabella MacDonald. Thank you, Jo McIver ISABELLA MACIVER and NORMAN MACMILLAN are: i. WILLIAM3 MACMILLAN, b. 06 Mar 1881, Brandon, Manitoba. ii. CHRISTINA MACMILLAN, b. 23 Dec 1883, Brandon, Manitoba. iii. JOHN MACMILLAN, b. 17 Sep 1885, Brandon, Manitoba. iv. LILLIE MACMILLAN, b. 06 Jan 1887, Brandon, Manitoba. v. ROBERT MACMILLAN, b. 12 May 1890, Brandon, Manitoba. vi. ARTHUR MACMILLAN, b. 14 Nov 1892, Brandon, Manitoba. vii. FLEMING MACMILLAN, b. 14 Nov 1892, Brandon, Manitoba. viii. CATHERINE MACMILLAN, b. 27 Feb 1894, Brandon, Manitoba. ix. JAMES MACMILLAN, b. 02 Oct 1895, Brandon, Manitoba. x. EUPHEMIA MACMILLAN, b. 02 Mar 1897, Brandon, Manitoba. xi. ANNIE MACMILLAN, b. 10 Jun 1900, Brandon, Manitoba NEIL S. MACIVER and MARY Mabel MACLENNAN are: i. NEIL3 MACIVER, b. Feb 1902, North Sydney, Cape Breton. 4. ii. JOHN LENNAN MACIVER, b. Jun 1906, North Sydney, Cape Breton; d. 09 Feb 1973, Antigonish, Nova Scotia. iii. REVEREND ALLISTER ROSS MACIVER, b. Nov 1908, North Sydney, Cape Breton; m. (1) CHARLOTTE LOCKHART; m. (2) MYRTLE ?. iv. MALCOLM STEWART MACIVER, b. Feb 1910, North Sydney, Cape Breton; m. JESSIE BELL MACCALDER. 　 Generation No. 3 4. JOHN LENNAN3 MACIVER (NEIL S.2, NEIL1) was born Jun 1906 in North Sydney, Cape Breton, and died 09 Feb 1973 in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He married BESSIE MILLER. Notes for JOHN LENNAN MACIVER: Port Hastings - John Lennan MacIver, 66, of Port Hastings, died early Friday morning at St. Martha’s Hospital, Antigonish. Born in North Sydney, he was a son of the late Neil S. and Mable (MacLennan) MacIver. He was a former roadmaster with the CNR and retired in 1970. Mr. MacIver was a member of Sircom Lodge,, 66, AFAM of Whycocomagh, and a member of St.David’s United Church Men’s Club. He was the first Fire Chief of the Port Hastings volunteer fire department and was instrumental in its formation. Surviving are his wife, the former Bessie Miller, two daughters, Betty (Mrs. James H. Langley), Port Hawksbury, and Mable Joy (Mrs. R. D. Morrison), of Michigan; two sons, Richard J., Troy; and Neil J. of Port Hastings, and 10 grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers Stewart, River Denys, and Rev. A. R. MacIver, DD, of Winnipeg. Besides his parents he was predeceased by one brother. The body rests at the Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Port Hawksbury. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from St. David’s United Church, Port Hastings. Rev. Eldon Gunn officiating. Interment in the Fir Grove Cemetery, River Denys. In lieu of flowers donations to the Port Hastings volunteer Fire Department or the Heart Fund would be appreciated. 　 Children of JOHN MACIVER and BESSIE MILLER are: i. ELIZABETH "BETSY"4 MACIVER, m. JAMES H. LANGLEY. ii. MABLE JOY MACIVER, m. R. D. MORRISON. iii. RICHARD J. MACIVER. iv. NEIL J. MACIVER. _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:SI_SB_online:082009

Wills, deeds, etc. are available in the various county Registry of Deeds. Respectfully, Don MacFarlane For genealogy of MacFarlane and related families go to: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~maritime/Maritime_Mosaic/ -----Original Message----- From: ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ns-cape-breton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of bill nicholson Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 6:39 PM To: cape breton list Subject: [NS-CB] a question about cbgha Hi all I'm travelling to Cape Breton mid-September and would like to find some wills and other things. From quite sometime ago I know the the CBGHA has these microfilms and I' wondering how one goes about accessing them. -- Bill Nicholson Fraser Lake BC ------------------------------- 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

Hello Everyone I have searched through the archives for this list and find that Bob McVicar is also looking for the same person but for different reasons. We would both appreciate any information possible that we can share. I have been following this ARBUCKLE family for 25+ years and it was always believed that Neil / Niel had died as an infant but now I believe the one that was teaching in Cape Breton is most likely my g-g-Uncle. So far, I do have a copy of the Parish Records in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis and it shows that Niel was born there August 1, 1804. He would not have stayed in Stornoway very long as by 1806 his family were back living in North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland where 5 more of his bro & sis were born. Neil was the 4th child of 9 and all except Neil were born in North Uist. I now believe that Neil left North Uist before the 1841 census so I have been mislead that he died as there are no records of him on the island. I have copies of the 1861 - 1871 & 1881 census for Sydney, Cape Breton and they show Neil as a school teacher there and his wife is named Effie. His wife was also b. in Scotland but I do think they married in NS or PEI and her full 1st name could have been Euphemia. Neither Neil or Effie appear on the 1891 so probably both died between 1881 - 1891. Neil would have been abt age 77-87 and Effie abt age 75 - 85. If anyone can advise me where I may find any more info about Neil or Effie ARBUCKLE, such as marriage or death records or birth of any children, I would appreciate anything at all. Quite sure they were of the Presbyterian religion as Neil's parents were Rev. William ARBUCKLE and Flora (MacLeod) ARBUCKLE. Thank You Lorraine Ottawa, Ontario

Cape Breton Deaths August 19, 2009 Wednesday There are 11 obituaries for August 19, 2009. 1. Bryden, Esther M - published August 19, 2009 2. Campbell, Catherine 'Angie' A - published August 19, 2009 3. Crane, Doris - published August 19, 2009 4. Drake, Catherine A - published August 19, 2009 5. Fillier, Dorthy - published August 19, 2009 6. Fortune, William 'Patty' P - published August 19, 2009 7. MacLellan, Donald 'Son' - published August 19, 2009 8. MacMillan, Steven - published August 19, 2009 9. Malamakis, Janet - published August 19, 2009 10. McDonald, Joanne Patricia - published August 19, 2009 11. Musgrave, Donnie - published August 19, 2009 **************************************************************************** Esther Bryden, Oakville Born at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada Esther May (Hull) Lusty Bryden, passed away peacefully July 24, 2009 at Oakville, ON, in her 86th year. Born in Glace Bay, she was the youngest child of Grover and May (Morrison) Hull and cherished sister of Lloyd (Charlotte) Hull of Sydney Mines, Shirley (Bill) MacPherson of Osgood, ON and the late Alvin (Velma) Hull. Esther?s path took her from Cape Breton to Ontario, Halifax, London, Halifax again and finally Oakville. She was a gifted singer, teacher, nurse and naval lieutenant.a She was predeceased by her first husband, Douglas Lusty of London, ON. After several years of widowhood, she was blessed to meet her second love Lloyd Bryden, whom she lost to cancer last summer. The depth of her love, wisdom, humour, faith and courage were ours to share and will stay with us always. ******************************************************************** Catherine 'Angie' Campbell, Edwardsville Born at Reserve Mines , Nova Scotia , Canada Catherine Angelorum Campbell, 72 of Edwardsville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Reserve Mines, she was the daughter of the late Mickey and Mae (Finnell) Currie. Angie was a dedicated member of Holy Rosary parish, Westmount. A graduate of the Cape Breton Business College, she was an employee at Revenue Canada for a number of years as a supervisor. She actively represented her co-workers in their union. Angie was an enthusiastic bowler who also enjoyed her many walks; but more than all these things, Angie?s dedication to all her family and especially her grandchildren, was her foremost purpose in life. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra (Pat) Hornibrook, Prince George, BC; sons Lawrence, Edwardsville; Kenny, Guelph, ON; Calvin (Tove), New Waterford; eight grandchildren, Sandy, Zachary, Damien, Jessie, Gabrielle, Daniel, Angelina, Kayla; a brother, Father Reg. Currie, East Bay; sisters, Theresa Amadio, Port Morien; Sr. Carmelita Currie, Mount St. Vincent, Halifax; Ursula (Mike) MacDonald, Reserve Mines; by numerous nieces and nephews and by her loving companion, Stan Hare and his three sons and three daughters. She was predeceased by her husband, Alex; three brothers, Jake, Michael, Basil and brother-in-law, Neil. Visitation for Angie Campbell will take place Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at T.W. Curry Parkview Chapel. Funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church with Revs. Reg. Currie and Doug Murphy officiating. Interment in the parish cemetery, Westmount. Donations may be made to the Holy Rosary Building Fund. Online condolences may be sent to twcurryparkviewchapel@ns.sympatico.ca or www,mem.com. *********************************************** Doris Crane, Sydney Born at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada We, the family of Doris Crane, 68, of Loyola Crescent, Sydney, announce her passing on Monday, August 17, 2009, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney. Doris passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side. Born in Sydney, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Sinyard) Goss. The time Doris spent watching her grandchildren perform their various sports and drama presentations was very special to her. She always looked forward to hearing from her grandchildren living in the United States and learning about their accomplishments. The frequent phone calls from her girls brought joy to her heart and a smile to her face. Surviving are her loving husband, John, her friend, constant companion, and loving caregiver; daughters, Donna (Kevin) Moreshead-Wilson, Janice (Shawn) Moreshead-Kelly, Sandra (Darryl) Moreshead-Balmas and Lisa (Darrell) Moreshead-Rogers; stepchildren, Bonnie (James) Marjetti, Andrew Crane and Steve (Gail) Crane; sisters, Georgina (Fred) Moore, Shirley Deschaump and Barbara Burleigh; brothers, Redmond (Paulette) and Hayward (Enid); grandchildren, Keegan and Noah Kelly, Connor and Katie Rogers and Leisha and Matthew Crane; mother-in-law, Evelyn Moreshead. Doris was predeceased by her sisters, Frances, Ann, Louise, Irene and Susan and brothers, Cecil, Gordon, Stewart, Jack and Bill. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at Sydney Memorial Chapel on Saturday 10 a.m., with Rev. Brenda Drake officiating. Interment in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia Condolences may be sent to the family at sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca. **************************************************** Catherine Drake In loving Memory Catherine A Drake August 19, 2007 Not a day do we forget you in our heart you always here, For we love you and miss you as it ends the second year, The moment you died our hearts split in two, One side filled with memories the other died with you, Life goes on without you mom but it will never be the same, For those who still have their moms treat her with tender care You will never know the emptiness as when you turn and she is not there. Forever loved and missed by Husband Con , Children Debbie,Rick,Hughie,Brian and Lynn Marie ************************************************* Dorthy Fillier SINCERE THANKS From The Fillier Family The Funeral Service for Dorothy Fillier, Little Pond, was celebrated at St. Stephen?s Church, Florence, on August 3, 2009 with Fr. Vern Boutilier, officiating, assisted by Fr. Frank Abbass and Fr. Sandy MacNeil. Pallbearers were Roy Boutilier, Wayne Clarke, Hector Dawe, Terry Jessome, Lenny MacCormick, and Sidney MacNeil. Readers of the scriptures included friends Rose Dawe, Germaine MacLean, and Serella Bagnell. Our gratitude is extended to Fr. Vernon Boutilier, Fr. Frank Abbass, Fr. Sandy MacNeil, St. Stephen?s choir, soloist Marlene Bailey; singers Bud Herald and Ray Petrie who performed a favorite selection; the Bras D?Or Pensioners Club, the Sydney Mines Fire Department and KOC. Thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary, Royal Canadian Legion, Florence, for hosting the reception after burial. Special appreciation to Bobby and his staff at Francis Funeral Home. Sincere thank you to the health professionals for the warm and compassionate care given to Dorothy, in particular Dr. D. Kholsmith, Dr. P. Smith, the Northside General Nurses, the Victorian Order of Nurses, and all personal caregivers - especially Rose, Elaine, and Mary. Our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many relatives, friends, and neighbors for their kindness and support. Thanks to the Clarke family, with special recognition to Elaine, Dorothy?s niece, for her unselfish devotion to her over the last number of years; we are eternally grateful. Your kindness in calling, visiting, providing food, traveling great distances, and offering silent prayers has touched our hearts. The donations to the Northside Guest Home, Northside Hospital Foundation, Victorian Order of Nurses, and many other charities ; the floral arrangements; the church memorials; mass cards; enrollments; and sympathy cards will be long remembered as a tribute to Dorothy?s life. *********************************************** William 'Patty' Fortune, Dominion Born at Glace Bay , Nova Scotia , Canada It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Patrick ?Patty? Fortune, age 63 of Dominion. Patty passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 17, 2009 at the Glace Bay Hospital. Born in Glace Bay, he was the son of the late Patrick and Hannah (Forbes) Fortune. He was a member of St. Eugene?s Church, Dominion. Patty was a member of the Dominion Pensioners Club. He loved to play darts in Branch 78 Mixed Dart League, Shamrock Men?s Dart League and Dominion Hawks Dart League. Patty will be sadly missed by brothers, George (Lydia), Dominion, Myles (Claire), Sydney, Norman (Susan), Oxford, N.S., Robert (Shirley) Boutilier, Glace Bay; sisters, Veronica Fortune, Dominion, Annabelle (Henry) Skinner, Sydney, Eileen & Jessica White, Dominion; brother-in-law, Glen White, Halifax; aunts, Elizabeth Thomas (Fortune), Port Morien, Edna Fisher (Forbes), Dominion; close friend, Frances Corbett, Dominion. Patty is also survived by loving nieces, nephews and all other family and friends. Visitation for Patty Fortune will be held Wednesday 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. on Thursday at St. Eugene?s Church, Dominion with Fr. Andrew Gillies officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Haven Memorial Gardens, Sydney. Donations in Patty?s memory may be made to a charity of choice. Online condolences to the Fortune family area available through www.vjmcgillivray.ca. When a loved one becomes a memory, A memory becomes a treasure. Treasure the memories. ********************************************************* Donald 'Son' MacLellan, Woodstock Donald ?Son? MacLellan, passed away August 17, 2009 in Woodstock, ON. Son of the late Donald and Viola (Redmond) MacLellan, he is survived by his wife, Mary (Schellenbach); son, Steven, London, ON; daughters, Sherry MacLellan, Harriston, ON, Lindsay MacLellan, British Columbia; sister, Mabel Thompson, Sydney. He is also survived by four grandchildren; nephews, Nelson, Bible Hill, Carver, Woodstock and niece, Donalda, Woodstock. Cremation has taken place. A private service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. *************************************************** Mr. Steven MacMillan In Memoriam - MacMillan In loving memory of Stephen Mark MacMillan who passed away one year ago, August 19, 2008. God looked around his garden And found an empty place He then looked down upon the earth And saw your weary face He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered "Peace be Thine" Always loved and dearly missed by Wife Shelly, children Nicole and Matt ********************************************************* Janet Malamakis, Toronto Peacefully in her 86th year at the Scarborough General Hospital, Toronto, on Monday, August 17, 2009. Janet was predeceased by her husband, Homer Malamakis and by her first husband, Peter Campbell. Mother of Sandra Nishikawa (Bob) and her late son, Blaine. Sister of the late Lila Andrews. Grandmother of four and great-grandmother of seven. A private interment was held at Pine Hills Cemetery, Toronto. ******************************************************* Joanne Patricia McDonald, Lake Echo Born at Sydney , Nova Scotia , Canada We, the family of Joanne McDonald, regret to announce her passing on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Helen MacDonald, formerly of 49 Ingoville St., Sydney. Joanne resided in Lake Echo. Joanne is survived by her common-law partner of 23 years, Bruce Nedved; sons, Terry and Tom (Michelle) Beard; beloved grandchildren, Ashlyn, Cole, Gabe and Jack; sisters, Mary Lou (Angus) MacKinnon and Judy MacGibbon; brothers, Cyril (Sandra), Harris (Mary Jane) and John Allan MacDonald and many special nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Joanne was predeceased by brother, Richard, brother-in-law, Jim MacGibbon and nephew, Ian MacDonald. Visitation will take place at S.W. Chant Funeral Home Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony Daniel Church Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Tom MacNeil officiating. Donations in Joanne?s memory may be made to palliative care, QEII Health Sciences Centre or to a charity of one?s choice. Joanne Patricia McDonald Lake Echo/Sydney We, the family of Joanne McDonald, regret to announce her passing on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Helen MacDonald, formerly of 49 Ingoville St., Sydney. Joanne resided in Lake Echo. Joanne is survived by her common-law partner of 23 years, Bruce Nedved; sons, Terry and Tom (Michelle) Beard; beloved grandchildren, Ashlyn, Cole, Gabe and Jack; sisters, Mary Lou (Angus) MacKinnon and Judy MacGibbon; brothers, Cyril (Sandra), Harris (Mary Jane) and John Allan MacDonald and many special nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Joanne was predeceased by brother, Richard, brother-in-law, Jim MacGibbon and nephew, Ian MacDonald. Visitation will take place at S.W. Chant Funeral Home Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony Daniel Church Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Tom MacNeil officiating. Donations in Joanne?s memory may be made to palliative care, QEII Health Sciences Centre or to a charity of one?s choice. Online condolences may be sent to our website at www.chantfuneralhome.com. ***************************************************** Donnie Musgrave In Memory of Donnie Musgrave In a quiet country graveyard in Leitche's Creek where the gentle breezes blow, sleeps one we loved so dearly, whom we lost one year ago. Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part, God had you in his keeping, we will always have you in our hearts. Forever loved wife Joyce children Brent, Alison and Jeff. We miss you Poppy, Austin, Bryceson, Muriah and Victoria. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." ******************************************************************************* Cape Breton Deaths courtesy of CBGHA http://www.cbgha.org

Hello list, I am researching Jessie Chapman who was adopted by a Nicholson family in Baddeck, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. She was adopted by I believe John Nicholson and his sister Cassie Nicholson. Neither seem to have married. Is any one researching the Nicholson's? I have a document from the Municipality of Victoria, N. S., Office of Municipal Clerk. In it, it says that John has been duly appointed to serve and fill the office of Surveyor Highways for sub-section No. 9, Polling District No. 16 in said Municipality for the present year, which would have been 1898. Does any of this sound familiar in your family history. Is so please let me know as I am trying to find out who Jessie Chapman's parents were. I have found some of the family but am not able to find Jessie's birth record. She according to the info I do have was born in May, 1893, but on the 1901 census it is says 1891. Your help is greatly appreciated. Sharon

Hi all I'm travelling to Cape Breton mid-September and would like to find some wills and other things. From quite sometime ago I know the the CBGHA has these microfilms and I' wondering how one goes about accessing them. -- Bill Nicholson Fraser Lake BC

Hi all I'm travelling to Cape Breton mid-September and would like to find some wills and other things. From quite sometime ago I know the the CBGHA has these microfilms and I' wondering how one goes about accessing them. -- Bill Nicholson Fraser Lake BC

Folks, This story is about my grandmother MacLean, her grandfather & family, the McDonald's who at one point, owned the land in Schooner Pond, and therefore, is mostly likely who the unmarked graves are.... I have been in touch with LeRoy Peach, and pretty much the info I gave him, matches the info in the story from the current owners. They just didn't know who or how this MacLean lady was connected...but now they do...... Carol MacLean CBPost August 17, 2009 COLUMNISTS Last updated at 11:25 PM on 16/08/09 Graveyard at Bailey's Point leaves a lot of questions to be answered LEROY PEACH The Cape Breton Post Schooner Pond, near Donkin, was a noted mining area in the 19th century and a fishing station from the early 1900s to the 1940s. My uncles lived there in the summer and fished the area as early as 1915. In time, they were joined by the Bordens and the Greens. Schooner Pond became prominent again when Xstrata Coal acquired the existing Donkin Mine site for redevelopment in 2004. Within the context of that prominence and promise, the cove at Schooner Pond became interesting as well: Xstrata Coal learned that there was a graveyard near the boundary of the mine on the farm formerly owned by Ezra Bailey. The graveyard was situated on a jut of land known to fishermen as Bailey's Point. The Baileys, who had bought the farm around 1913 from a Mr. Baxter, were aware of the graveyard for years and Ezra Bailey's daughter, Martha, in 2009 was able to provide much useful information about the site. It was Xstrata's local community liaison committee which proposed that the bounds of the cemetery be delineated for interpretation and emphasis. Xstrata Coal agreed to hire Davis Archeological consultants of Halifax in May, 2009, to do an examination of the site. As we shall see, the project yielded valuable information. However, our knowledge of the burials there is still in its infancy. That's where Donkin natives Robert MacDougall and Jim MacIsaac come in. They've done very good research on the history of the area. In order to narrow down their research about the origin of the graveyard, they examined Samuel Holland's and A.F. Church's map-making, the early history of fishing, name changes in the area, census reports, church histories, and burial records from the latter part of the 19th century. They were spurred on in their research, of course, by the Davis delineation project and the recollections of Martha Bailey who lived on the Bailey farm until it was expropriated by DEVCO in the 1970s. On the basis of the Davis consultants' findings, including 14 grave shafts, as well as documentary and oral history, archeologists concluded that the burials likely dated from the mid-to-late 19th century and were probably related to a family burial ground. This view was strengthened by the fact that the earliest land grant was 1858. Martha Bailey was able to provide information that the graveyard pre-dated her father's purchase of the land, that graves were marked by four large stones and small stones and that some of the graves were surrounded by an ornamental metal fence which subsequently deteriorated. As well, she recalled a visit to the farm by a MacLean lady from Glace Bay, then in her 80s, who said that her relatives were buried at the site. Unfortunately, the lady died shortly after the interview. Much work therefore still needs to be done to identify the MacLean family supposedly connected to the site. Fifteen graves in all were found, five to eight of which contained the remains of children or young adults. One grave was shallow, possibly indicating a winter burial. Hand-hammered nails were found suggesting that they belonged to the early 1800s. However, these nails could still have been manufactured in the area at a later date. Nevertheless, although the graveyard remains a mystery, I shall summarize next week the ongoing research of Robert MacDougall and Jim MacIsaac. LeRoy Peach lives in Port Morien and may be reached at leroy_peach@yahoo.ca. His column appears every week in the Cape Breton Post

CBPost August 17, 2009 COLUMNISTS Last updated at 11:25 PM on 16/08/09 Orangedale is one of Cape Breton's hidden gems RANNIE GILLIS The Cape Breton Post Soon after leaving the village of Whycocomagh you arrive at Iron Mines, where a left turn off the Trans Canada at Exit 4 takes you on a short drive to one of Cape Breton's best kept little secrets. The tiny lakeside community of Orangedale, named after a Protestant fraternal order called the Orangemen, has one of the oldest surviving general stores on the island. G.H. Smith & Sons offer everything from food, to furniture, to automobile tires. Whenever we stop there on our motorcycles, the very friendly staff fill us in on the local news and we always enjoy a cold pop or a delicious ice cream. This village also has a fascinating "living" museum, which contains an exhibit that is the only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada. The Orangedale Station is the only remaining example of the 12 original Intercolonial Railway Stations built in Cape Breton between 1880 and 1900. In addition to providing shelter and services to the travelling public, the station was a busy shipping point for lumber, potatoes, Christmas trees, and fish and oysters from the Bras d'Or Lakes. Built in 1886 by local tradesmen, the Orangedale Station was built in the Railway Queen Anne-style, with squared timbers stacked one upon the other. When passenger rail service in Cape Breton came to an end in 1990, it seemed likely that the station would be demolished. However, a group of concerned locals formed the Orangedale Station Association and started on the long difficult process of trying to preserve this fascinating piece of their heritage. They were successful and the Orangedale Station is now a lovely little museum. The first floor contains the ticket office, waiting room with wood burning stove and freight shed. The second floor is rather unique. This is the only station left in Atlantic Canada where you will find the original station agent's living quarters, furnished as the family home it once was in the years before the First World War. As if all that were not enough, outside the station are four pieces of original rolling stock: a bright red caboose; a crew van; a box car that had been converted to a small craft shop; and a Russell snowplough. This latter item, which was attached to the front of a steam engine, was the size of a box car, with a primitive control room for two operators whose primary function was to operate the two wing plows. Fascinating! Returning to the junction on the outskirts of the village, you turn left and head for Valley Mills, only a short distance away. After a few miles the paved road suddenly turns into a well-maintained gravel road, that takes you across two single-lane iron bridges to a T junction. Turning left, you have another two miles of easy-going gravel, until you regain the pavement at Malagawatch (Mi'kmaq - a triangular piece of land). As you skirt the shore of Whycocomagh Bay, you pass through several picturesque little inlets and coves that provide a secure habitat for bald eagles, osprey, and many other types of waterfowl. Another few miles takes you to a lovely little eating establishment, hidden away just off the pavement. The Cape Breton Smokehouse & Restaurant, owned by a German family, offers waterfront dining, with superb seafood and various types of German cuisine. It makes a great stop. Two miles farther on you arrive at a mountain of marble and one of the most spectacular scenic views in the province of Nova Scotia. Next week: Marble Mountain and West Bay. Rannie Gillis is an author and avid Celtic historian whose column appears every week in the Cape Breton Post. We welcome your comments on this column or any other material appearing in the Post. You can write c/o Letters to the Editor; Cape Breton Post, 255 George St., PO Box 1500, Sydney N.S., BIP 6K6 or Fax to (902) 562-7077 or e-mail ranniegillis@ns.sympatico.ca

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Looking for any information on the Oliver's in the Port Hastings - Port Hawkesbury area. My grandfather was John Oliver who married Charlotte Elizabeth Murray. His father married Caroline Cruickshanks. anybody out there researching the same family? Shirley

Hello Debbie, Here is a little information on the family. There may be errors here. Vince MacNeil Name: Malcolm MacNeil ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1839 Malagawatch, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Father: Alexander MacNeil Marriage: 7 Feb 1865 Middle River, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ---------------------------------------- Spouse: Ann MacDonald ---------------------------------------- Birth: abt 1839 Middle River, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Death: 20 Dec 1921 Orangedale, CB, NS Burial: 22 Dec 1921 Orangedale, CB, NS Father: Alexander MacDonald Mother: Elizabeth MacDonald Children: ---------------------------------------- 1 M: Alexander William MacNeil Birth: 27 Dec 1865 Malagawatch, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ---------------------------------------- 2 M: Neil Angus MacNeil Birth: 18 Oct 1868 Blue's Cove, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Mary Ann MacLean Marriage: 28 Nov 1900 Valley Mills, CB, NS ---------------------------------------- 3 F: Catherine MacNeil Birth: 9 Apr 1872 Orangedale, CB, NS Death: 26 Oct 1938 Sydney, CB, NS Spouse: John C Cameron Marriage: 18 Jun 1901 Massachusetts ---------------------------------------- 4 M: John Alexander MacNeil Birth: 6 Jun 1873 Mull Cove, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ---------------------------------------- 5 M: Francis Edward MacNeil Birth: 20 Nov 1875 Mull Cove, Malagawatch, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia ---------------------------------------- 6 M: Thomas Alexander MacNeil Birth: 20 Sep 1877 Mull Cove, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Death: 31 Jan 1951 Orangedale, CB, NS Spouse: Laura Cameron Marriage: 17 Jan 1923 Orangedale, CB, NS ---------------------------------------- 7 F: Elvira 'Alexa' 'Elizabeth' MacNeil Birth: 4 Sep 1880 Mull Cove, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia Spouse: Neil MacKenzie Marriage: 29 Jul 1908 Orangeville, CB, NS ---------------------------------------- 8 F: Margaret MacNeil Birth: 1 Mar 1884 Notes for Malcolm MacNeil Census Place: Whycocomagh, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada Source: FHL Film 1375801 NAC C-13165 Dist 4 SubDist Q Div 3 Page 13 Family 55 Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace Malcholm MCNIEL M M 42 Scottish Nova Scotia Ann MCNIEL F M 34 Scottish Nova Scotia Alex MCNIEL M 15 Scottish Nova Scotia Niel Angus MCNIEL M 12 Scottish Nova Scotia Catherine MCNIEL F 10 Scottish Nova Scotia John Alex MCNIEL M 9 Scottish Nova Scotia Fransis Edward MCNIEL M 5 Scottish Nova Scotia Tomas Alex MCNIEL M 3 Scottish Nova Scotia Elizabeth MCNIEL F <1 Scottish Nova Scotia Census Place: Whycocomagh, Inverness, Nova Scotia, Canada Source: FHL Film 1375801 NAC C-13165 Dist 4 SubDist Q Div 3 Page 13 Family 56 Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace Alexander MCNIEL M M 47 Scottish Nova Scotia Catherine MCNIEL F M 60 Scottish Nova Scotia Notes for Ann MacDonald A daughter married H. Gardiner and lived in Washington in 1938. ---------------------------------------- Last Modified: 11 Jan 2009 Created: 18 Aug 2009 ----- Original Message ----- From: <DAHUNTDIX@aol.com> To: <NS-CAPE-BRETON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 9:29 AM Subject: [NS-CB] McNeil family > Has anyone done any work on Malcolm McNeil, that married Annie MacDonald, > 7 Feb 1865, in Middle River.? > On the marriage entry he states he was born and still living in > Malagawatch, Inverness. > > I am having difficulty confirming if this is my Annie, daughter of > Alexander MacDonald and Eliza MacKenzie. > > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > Debbie > Michigan > > ------------------------------- > 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 just returned from a ten day visit to the Isle of Berneray, North Uist and I have returned with some substantial genealogical information on the emigrants to Richmond County from Berneray in the 1840's, including their siblings and ancestors that remained in Scotland. Surnames include, MacKillop, Ferguson, Patterson, and others that settled in the Loch Lomond, Grand River, Fergusons Lake, St. Peters etc. area. I found that I am related to many of the descendants of these family, as well as about half of the current population on Berneray today. I also have many photos. If you have a connection to these families, contact me off list. I would also be interested in obtaining any historical/genealogy publications that deal with these families in Richmond County. Russell Johnson Eugene, Oregon