Could SKS do a look-up of the 1851 Nova Scotia Census for me please? I am looking for my ggg grandfather Hector McKay. All I know of him is that he had a daughter Sarah born in 1833 in Cape Breton (County or Island, I am not sure). Alternatively SKS may be able to tell me where I can find the information. Thank you Best regards Peter Ferguson

Hi Sherry, Thanks for looking. No, Hugh and family aren't related. I haven't heard of Weir Corners but I know there's a Weir, Quebec and we haven't been able to find out who the Weir was that it's named for. Ours are two brothers and their families - William (+ Helen Tough) and David Weir (+Isabella Reid) that came from Kildrummy, Scotland to Ontario. (Wm in 1865 and David 1866) We wondered if we had some relatives in Quebec. thanks again, Peggy >Peggy >Haven't seen Weir surname in the records that I have but have heard others >speak of an old location called "Weir Corners".... have not located it >myself but it was supposed to exist. I have actually seen a reference to >Hugh C. Weir (born 1866) and wife Elizabeth (born 1870). Also his brother >John Weir (born 1853) and sister Maggie Weir (born 1869). Would they be yours? >Sherry. >

Weir Ontario; There is a Weir in the SW of Brant County with a population of under 10 in 1886. There is a Weir in the SW of Wentworth Cty with population of under 10 in 1886. You might see if there is a Weir Corners around these. PATRICK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thistle" <brewstout@direcway.com> To: <SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 10:49 AM Subject: [SCTCDN] Weirs > Hi Sherry, Thanks for looking. No, Hugh and family aren't related. I > haven't heard of Weir Corners but I know there's a Weir, Quebec and we > haven't been able to find out who the Weir was that it's named for. Ours > are two brothers and their families - William (+ Helen Tough) and David > Weir (+Isabella Reid) that came from Kildrummy, Scotland to Ontario. (Wm > in 1865 and David 1866) We wondered if we had some relatives in Quebec. > thanks again, > Peggy > > > > > > > >Peggy > >Haven't seen Weir surname in the records that I have but have heard others > >speak of an old location called "Weir Corners".... have not located it > >myself but it was supposed to exist. I have actually seen a reference to > >Hugh C. Weir (born 1866) and wife Elizabeth (born 1870). Also his brother > >John Weir (born 1853) and sister Maggie Weir (born 1869). Would they be yours? > >Sherry. > > > > > ==== SCOTS-IN-CANADA Mailing List ==== > UNSUBSCRIBE - send email to - SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L-request@rootsweb.com (D if Digest Mode) and type unsubscribe in subject line and message box. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi, My great grandmother Jane Murray was born 1838 in Montreal to Ann Murray (nee McKenzie) and her husband Andrew Murray of the 71st Highland Infantry. Jane subsequently married John Arnold of the Royal Artillery. I'm interested to know from where Ann and her husband Andrew McKenzie originated. Molly Ward. UK

Sherry, I am interested in Archibalds Sandy Archibald Edinburgh > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Thistle > To: SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L@rootsweb.com > Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 4:26 PM > Subject: [SCTCDN] Re: SCOTS-IN-CANADA-D Digest V03 #5 > > > Will send any others that I find..... have tons of births from same area of > Quebec if anyone is looking for certain surnames. > >Sherry > > ==== SCOTS-IN-CANADA Mailing List ==== > UNSUBSCRIBE - send email to - SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L-request@rootsweb.com (D if Digest Mode) and type unsubscribe in subject line and message box. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Peggy Haven't seen Weir surname in the records that I have but have heard others speak of an old location called "Weir Corners".... have not located it myself but it was supposed to exist. I have actually seen a reference to Hugh C. Weir (born 1866) and wife Elizabeth (born 1870). Also his brother John Weir (born 1853) and sister Maggie Weir (born 1869). Would they be yours? Sherry. ----- Original Message ----- From: Thistle To: SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 4:26 PM Subject: [SCTCDN] Re: SCOTS-IN-CANADA-D Digest V03 #5 Will send any others that I find..... have tons of births from same area of Quebec if anyone is looking for certain surnames. >Sherry Hi Sherry, Do you have any Weir surnames? thanks in advance, Peggy ==== SCOTS-IN-CANADA Mailing List ==== UNSUBSCRIBE - send email to - SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L-request@rootsweb.com (D if Digest Mode) and type unsubscribe in subject line and message box. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Marilyn, One never knows about what happened with British Home Children, but as far as I know about them they were not officially adopted into the families, none really were even treated all that well, they were a form of very cheap labour. These children have to be admired today, that they survived, and now are letting the world know their story. It is not a practice in Britain and was not the practice, to adopt a child and not include it as a family member. Regulations differed in the '50's about adopted children, it is still a pretty hard topic to break into today without a lot of red tape, perhaps the person preparing a family tree in the 50's had the foresight to see the problems of an adopted child wanting to find out birth parents, and that is why it is written as so, letting future generations know there was a child within the family who had different birth parents. Just my thoughts. Christine ----- Original Message ----- From: "Marilyn Hoyte" <mhoyte@sk.sympatico.ca> To: <SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 10:58 AM Subject: [SCTCDN] Adopted Children > Hi List, > > In a family tree prepared in Öntario in about 1950, there is a child listed > pnly as "adopted daughter, married a Graham". > The family originated in Sutherland Scotland. Was it the practice not to > include adopted children in "the family"; might this child have been one of > the Home Children??? > > Marilyn Hoyte > Saskatchewan > > > ==== SCOTS-IN-CANADA Mailing List ==== > UNSUBSCRIBE - send email to - SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L-request@rootsweb.com (D if Digest Mode) and type unsubscribe in subject line and message box. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

Hi List, In a family tree prepared in Öntario in about 1950, there is a child listed pnly as "adopted daughter, married a Graham". The family originated in Sutherland Scotland. Was it the practice not to include adopted children in "the family"; might this child have been one of the Home Children??? Marilyn Hoyte Saskatchewan

Hello Don A great many of the "Barnardo Children" were sent to the Peterborough area, arriving first in 1884. I'm sure if you search the internurd for Peterborough and Kawartha links you will find the right path. You can also try: http://www.ingeneas.com/free/main.html Trent Valley archives can also help. http://www.trentvalleyarchives.com Martha Kidd in Peterborough is also a tremendous resource. Good Hunting Rick >Co-incidentally, I was browsing the National Archives website yesterday and found a reference to my father(or so I believe!) under 'Home Children' who arrived in Canada in 1912(about the right time!) on the SS Corinthian from London to St. John as part of a party called 'Dr. Barnado'(also familiar within family lore!). There is no reference to him on the BHC website and so far no luck in finding ships lists by port of departure/entry for the ship in question. Nor have I had any luck in finding other specific lists of Dr. Barnardo's children. Any suggestions would be welcome, please. Don McFadyen Oshawa, Canada

Co-incidentally, I was browsing the National Archives website yesterday and found a reference to my father(or so I believe!) under 'Home Children' who arrived in Canada in 1912(about the right time!) on the SS Corinthian from London to St. John as part of a party called 'Dr. Barnado'(also familiar within family lore!). There is no reference to him on the BHC website and so far no luck in finding ships lists by port of departure/entry for the ship in question. Nor have I had any luck in finding other specific lists of Dr. Barnardo's children. Any suggestions would be welcome, please. Don McFadyen Oshawa, Canada -----Original Message----- From: BBFFRRPP [mailto:bbffrrpp@attbi.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 5:46 AM To: SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [SCTCDN] "British Home Children" ..200.. Surnames, MAC___, ..450.. Surnames, MC___ Hello, I'd like to remind newcomers to this List to always think about the "British Home Children" (aka "Home Children, Canada"). If you would like to learn about them, please visit this web site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~britishhomechildren/ I saw the surname, MacArthur, mentioned this morning, and I went to the BHC database at the NAC web site, and only found 3 children with that name. But, out of curiousity, I did a search with the "wild cards" and found that ..200.. of the Home Children had surnames starting with MAC______. And, then I found that almost ..450.. of them had surnames starting with MC_____. http://www.archives.ca/02/02011003_e.html Please remember that many of the children had their surnames changed (voluntarily or involuntarily), or they changed their names themselves. Or, many were so young that they did not know the correct spelling of their name. (There is a BHC List which goes back to the spring of 2000. Reading the Archives of that List is a "3-tissue read.") My "Home Children" were both of my great-grandparents. Both the LEWIS children and the CORKILL / CORKHILL children arrived in Nova Scotia in 1874. They came from Liverpool, England. But, I have not found the origin of the LEWIS family. The CORKILL family came from the Isle of Man. Betty (near Lowell, MA, USA) P.S. My ancestors from both Scotland and Ireland were several, and mostly all related to the KERR and HENDERSON families who arrived in Argenteuil County, Quebec Province, in 1825. (Other names on that family tree are HANNAH and RITCHIE.) My main research is KIDDER. I believe they were English, but, the ones who lived in New Brunswick and Washington and Aroostook Counties in Maine .. married both Scottish and Irish immigrants then living in New Brunswick. (1800's) (Other names on that family tree are: GREENLAW, WILKINS, McLAUGHLIN, McLELLAN, RICE, etc.) "There are two lasting bequests we can give our children; one is roots, the other is wings." Hodding Carter, Jr. ==== SCOTS-IN-CANADA Mailing List ==== UNSUBSCRIBE - send email to - SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L-request@rootsweb.com (D if Digest Mode) and type unsubscribe in subject line and message box. ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Will send any others that I find..... have tons of births from same area of Quebec if anyone is looking for certain surnames. >Sherry Hi Sherry, Do you have any Weir surnames? thanks in advance, Peggy

Hello This is my first time posting on here so I hope it works! I am looking for any information on John Christie, and Ann Low, who married about 1845 in Perthshire Scotland. I only have 1 child for them, John C., although a Cathrine Christie may have been his sister (she was born 1851 and died 1888, buried in Rodgerville Cemetery Ontario), and a brother "E. Christie" most possibly Eddie/Edward. Ann died in 1890, in May. Any one out there know anything about these Christies? I am looking for any information on John Christie, and Ann Low, and John C.'s siblings! Thanks! Pamela John Christi was christened on Oct. 29, 1848 in Auchterarder, Perth. That is where I would look for more "stuff".Also he is on film or fiche #0993515 and in the Parish registeer 1661-1854, Church of Scotland, Parish church of Auchterarder. It may well pay you to go to a LDS research center and go thru the Scottish church records as all my research shows he is listed in them. Nan --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now

Hello, I'd like to remind newcomers to this List to always think about the "British Home Children" (aka "Home Children, Canada"). If you would like to learn about them, please visit this web site: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~britishhomechildren/ I saw the surname, MacArthur, mentioned this morning, and I went to the BHC database at the NAC web site, and only found 3 children with that name. But, out of curiousity, I did a search with the "wild cards" and found that ..200.. of the Home Children had surnames starting with MAC______. And, then I found that almost ..450.. of them had surnames starting with MC_____. http://www.archives.ca/02/02011003_e.html Please remember that many of the children had their surnames changed (voluntarily or involuntarily), or they changed their names themselves. Or, many were so young that they did not know the correct spelling of their name. (There is a BHC List which goes back to the spring of 2000. Reading the Archives of that List is a "3-tissue read.") My "Home Children" were both of my great-grandparents. Both the LEWIS children and the CORKILL / CORKHILL children arrived in Nova Scotia in 1874. They came from Liverpool, England. But, I have not found the origin of the LEWIS family. The CORKILL family came from the Isle of Man. Betty (near Lowell, MA, USA) P.S. My ancestors from both Scotland and Ireland were several, and mostly all related to the KERR and HENDERSON families who arrived in Argenteuil County, Quebec Province, in 1825. (Other names on that family tree are HANNAH and RITCHIE.) My main research is KIDDER. I believe they were English, but, the ones who lived in New Brunswick and Washington and Aroostook Counties in Maine .. married both Scottish and Irish immigrants then living in New Brunswick. (1800's) (Other names on that family tree are: GREENLAW, WILKINS, McLAUGHLIN, McLELLAN, RICE, etc.) "There are two lasting bequests we can give our children; one is roots, the other is wings." Hodding Carter, Jr.

Greetings All. FYI. The following letter to the editor of the Red Deer Advocate was written after reading what I consider a very derogatory article regarding the formation of the Canadian Genealogy Centre, something that many people have sought for a long time. The article in question, titled "Roots registry rates very low on list of federal priorities" is viewable at http://reddeeradvocate.com/editorials/rad83529.htm Possibly the author might like to know what other genealogists think about his article. The email address for letters to the editor is editorial@reddeeradvocate.com My thanks to Michael Dawe for pointing me in the direction of this article. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Gordon A. Watts To: editorial@reddeeradvocate.com Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 11:46 PM Subject: Re: Roots registry rates very low....... Editor Red Deer Advocate Sir: Today's article by Greg Neiman (Roots registry rates very low on list of federal priorities - Advocate 1/7/2003) leaves me so angry as render me almost speechless. Insofar as being in touch with what genealogists in Canada seek he does not (in polite terms) know his donkey from an excavation. Before writing another such article Mr. Neiman might consider doing some research on his subject matter. Creation of a Canadian Genealogical Centre may not be high on his priorities, but it is something that many others have been seeking for some time. Genealogy is the fastest growing hobby, avocation (possibly even obsession), in North America, perhaps in the world. Some people make their living doing research for others unable to do it for themselves. It has been estimated that there are more than 7.5 million people in Canada with an interest in genealogy and family history. That amounts to about 25% of the population of the country. These people work, pay taxes, and overall spend a great deal of money on computers and associated hardware, software, books, manuals, cameras, film, food, travel and accommodation in the quest for their ancestral roots. They, and like minded visitors to Canada contribute a great deal to the economy. For this contribution it is time that they got something back. The on-line Canada Genealogy Center would provide otherwise unavailable opportunities of research to those unable to travel even to their local libraries. On 1, 2 and 3 of November 2002, approximately 85 genealogists, historians, and archivists, representing a great many others, attended the first symposium for the formation of the Canadian Genealogical Centre held in Gatineau, Quebec. There were representatives from every province and Territory from British Columbia to Nunavut to Newfoundland. To attend this symposium they paid for their own travel and accommodation, a not inconsiderable sum for many of them. This alone is a testament to the interest there is in a Canadian Genealogical Centre. The Canadian Genealogical Centre is not expected to be fully funded by the government. Much of the content will be provided by volunteers and various genealogical and historical societies. It is expected that partnerships with provincial bodies such as Universities, Archives, and businesses associated with genealogy and history will assist with funding. Mr. Neiman talks about pork barrel politics and spending tax dollars to subsidize people's hobbies. While some politicians may be genealogists the reverse is not necessarily true. Genealogy is not a political enterprise and not all genealogists are Liberals, or members of whatever party might be in power at any given time. Genealogy transcends politics. If tax dollars can be used to subsidize ice arenas, football stadiums and ski slopes, and even the people that use these facilities for their 'hobbies', why begrudge genealogists online resources for their 'hobby'? Many genealogists are seniors and are either unable, or do not wish, to use the other facilities mentioned. Rather than protest the few cents per taxpayer per year that the Canadian Genealogical Centre will cost, Mr. Neiman might better utilize his journalistic talents protesting the billion dollar over-expenditures of the unwanted and ineffective federal Gun Registry. That costs each taxpayer considerably more than a few cents per year. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm

I'm looking for birth records for a number of McArthur children in two families. The first child in each family was born in Cumberland, Ontario. (I have those records.) They moved later to Hull. Both families were Baptist, and that is the source of the problem. There was no Baptist church in Hull and I don't know where they might have registered the children. Somewhere there should also be death records for Florence, Lola, and Nellie. Children of Charles Daniel McARTHUR and Jessie Harriet McCALLUM Raymond McARTHUR, born July 4, 1881 in Cumberland, Ontario Florence McARTHUR, died young dates unknown, birth probably Hull, Quebec. Lola McARTHUR, died young dates unknown, birth probably Hull, Quebec. Nellie McARTHUR, died young dates unknown, birth probably Hull, Quebec. John Gordon McARTHUR, born about 1884 In Hull, Quebec. Arthur Stanley McARTHUR, (my father) born November 23, 1888 in Hull, Quebec, Children of Robert John McARTHUR and Charlotte Augusta KENDALL Nancy Naomi McARTHUR, born January 1, 1882 in Cumberland, Ontario. Rudy McARTHUR, born about 1884. Kendall McARTHUR born about 1886. Sidney McARTHUR born about 1890. Possibly other children? I would very much appreciate any help. I've looked everywhere I can think of and will welcome any suggestions.

Greetings All. I pass the following message on for the information of all those on the mail lists who have been helping in our campaign to regain public access to Post 1901 Census records. The message from Jeff, on behalf of Senator Milne, is definitely encouraging but I will not hold my breath until I see the actual proposed legislation. Rest assured that we will pass on any developments as soon as we are able. Happy Hunting. Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm Permission to forward without notice is granted. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul, Jeff: SEN" <PAULJ@SEN.PARL.GC.CA> To: <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 11:09 AM Subject: [CCC] HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM SENATOR LORNA MILNE I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your hard work over the past year. The Canada Census Committee has done a remarkable job ensuring that every Senator and MP knows all about the campaign to release the 1906 census. As you all know, the big breakthrough came on October 3 when Minister Boudria announced that the government would take action. Since then we've been awaiting the details. I can now tell you that the details are coming very soon. In fact, each of you should be keeping an eye out over the course of the next few days for a late Christmas present for Minister Allan Rock. A little bird has told me that he has a gift for each of you that is just a little bit bigger than you may be expecting. I'm looking forward to telling you all of the details. Thanks again for all of your hard work, and my particular thanks to Muriel Davison and Gordon Watts

While searching some of my own family records I've come across a few burials that name Scotland as the persons place of birth so thought I'd pass them along..... these are from Lochaber, Ottawa Co, Quebec. (Thurso & Buckingham) Death - Spence Donald Spence son of James Spence and Ann McPhail, formerly of Tiree, Scotland - died December 29, 1863. Relatives - Janet McFadden (his sister's daughter) Witnesses - Donald Campbell - (either Duncan or Susan McEackron. Burial - McMillan Catherine McMillan, daughter of Archibald McMillan and Isabella McDonald, was born in Mull, Scotland. Died January 5, 1879. Signed by James McMillan and Archie McMillan. Death - McFarlane James McFarlane, a native of (too dark to read) Glasgow, Scotland born June 23, 1790. Died in the township of Lochaber E. March 2, 1857 - suddenly from a fall and was buried in Buckingham. Will send any others that I find..... have tons of births from same area of Quebec if anyone is looking for certain surnames. Sherry

Greetings All. My thanks to Leland for forwarding this information. Just as his message came in I received a telephone call from a friend advising that the Vancouver Province has a similar article in this mornings issue. The Ottawa Citizen in Sunday's issue has a slightly different article, based on the same survey. The Citizen article is also available online. On the Canada.com website, do a search on 'genealogy' for a link to the article. Better yet, here is the URL for the page that comes up. http://www.canada.com/search/results.aspx?keywords=genealogy As Leland points out, information in the articles is good fodder for letters to parliamentarians. In fact, it is possible for the article to be emailed directly to your favourite MP, Senator, Industry Minister or Chief Statistician with your comments that the interest in genealogy is increasing tremendously. You might mention also that what we seek regarding Historic Census is the same unrestricted access to Census records after 1901 that we currently have for those records up to and including 1901. Happy Hunting Gordon A. Watts gordon_watts@telus.net Co-Chair, Canada Census Committee Port Coquitlam, BC http://globalgenealogy.com/Census en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leland Harvie" <ab018@chebucto.ns.ca> To: <CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 8:54 AM Subject: [CCC] National Archives may branch out to help Canadians research family trees; G&M A short article in today's Globe and Mail, reporting results of a telephone survey in support of the Canadian Genealogical Centre initiative. Includes statistics on the number of people either currently working on their family tree or planning to do so in the near future. Makes good fodder for letters to parliamentarians. The URL is long, you will have to copy and paste it into your browser. http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/PEstory/TGAM/20030106/ UFAMIOQ/national/national/national_temp/3/3/14/ Happy New Year to all, Leland Harvie Halifax, Nova Scotia ==== CANADA-CENSUS-CAMPAIGN Mailing List ==== Download Post 1901 Census petitions at http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/ en français http://globalgenealogy.com/Census/Index_f.htm

I have a David Buchanan son of John Buchanan 1859 - 1937 & Mary Stewart 1869 - 1958 who married a Helen Mackay date unknown possibly in Canada anyone help please

----- Original Message ----- From: <Grstmll@aol.com> To: <SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 10:45 AM Subject: Re: [SCTCDN] 1871 Canadian census' > Hi, > Could you please let me know where you found the 1871 census on line? Do > you know of any earlier census records that might be on line. > Thanks, > > Linda Van Deusen-Kintzing > Van Deusen * Watts * McMillan * Seitzt * DeLaMatre * Kidner *McClean > > > ==== SCOTS-IN-CANADA Mailing List ==== > UNSUBSCRIBE - send email to - SCOTS-IN-CANADA-L-request@rootsweb.com (D if Digest Mode) and type unsubscribe in subject line and message box. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >