Pictou - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: All Bryden and Brydon names should read this: See Brydon forum also..

BrettWilson69 — 2013-06-18 15:04:38Z

Hi Robert,

Wow, I just came across this from 12 years ago. Not sure if you are around still, but thanks. I have uncovered quite a bit of late. But a little stuck on one connection on the Bryden/Brydon families.

cameron , donald elwood

lillykado — 2013-06-15 02:56:54Z

Hello ,
I am looking to clarify whether his wife's name was Alice Walberg cameron or Alice Olivia Cameron. I am also trying to confirm the marital status of Frances K Hayes. We are trying to clear up some long overdue paperwork. It is very important and we appreciate any info. Thank you.

Re: John H.Noonan and Frances Duncan

suzaq1954 — 2013-06-14 05:24:08Z

Found your John R Noonan traveling from Pictou in 1851 to Prince Edward Island. He was on board the ship with the incoming 'Bishop of Nova Scotia' who was Hibbert Binney (served 1851-1887), and Mrs. J H Crosskill (presumeable the historian, John H. Crosskill's wife) and a few others. Found in the 'Royal Gazette' of PEI, Sept 29 1851 issue. Here is a link to the transcript:

http://www.islandregister.com/maritimepass.html

Re: Shea in Pictou County Nova scotia

kallshay — 2013-06-13 23:41:41Z

Hi,
My husband is descended from William and John's brother Thomas, who spelled his name as SHAY.
Do you have any info on their father William Shea who married Susanna Mingo?
Thanks,
Kathy, married to Richard Shay

Re: John Wright b. 1839

valcrowdis55 — 2013-06-13 18:12:25Z

My grandmother's grandfather on my mother's side was John Wright, born in 1939 in Fermanagh, Ireland. I have his obit. Val Crowdis

Re: MACDONALD of Bailey's Brook

allanatoo — 2013-06-12 09:13:03Z

Is Angus 'Blue' MacDonald, Glace Bay politician of legend, one of your MacDonalds?
He was my grandmother's 1st cousin & their grandfather was a Lewis MacDonald who lived in New Glasgow in 1881 (Census), Lewis was married to (1) Ann Boyd d 1875 & (2) Margaret Smith. My great grandmother, Flora MacDonald Gillis, was Lewis's(youngest??) daughter born 1873. Those MacDonalds were from Lakevale.
Angus 'Blue' had a younger brother, Maurice.

Chisholm and Shaw - Pictou

triplebay — 2013-06-05 19:48:17Z

Hello
Donald Whyte, historian, has logged information that he thought Donald Shaw's name might be Hector, came to Pictou about 1789 or received a land grant and married Catherine Chisholm.

Does anyone have any information on this Donald Shaw - parents, siblings, where buried? dates of birth and death...

Stuck.
Thanks

Re: Ernest Morgan

DennisRyan99 — 2013-06-04 11:10:50Z

I have no further information, I found the divorce information online and have researched my other favourite sites to no avail. Good luck with your search

Martin MacDonald (Pictou Bee Notice of Death)

PeterTroyMacDonald — 2013-06-03 23:45:36Z

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone in Pictou County is descended from Martin MacDonald pioneer of Knoydart, NS. It seems that this land bounce back and forth between Pictou and Antigonish Counties.

Martin MacDonald's death was recorded in the Pictou Bee Newspaper on 13 April 1836 stating that he departed on 4 April 1836.

Any information pertaining to Martin MacDonald's descendants in Pictou County or mention of any potential Pictou County Records that might include the area and timeframe would be appreciated.

Peter MacDonald

Re: Ernest Morgan

morgakl1 — 2013-06-03 21:01:51Z

Thanks again.
Do you have any other information on Robert Morgan. He is distant cousin of mine that we just discovered and I am trying to piece together some history. I have information on his father and others in the Morgan tree.
I was informed that Inez came home from Montreal about 1 year before she died.
Regards

Re: Ernest Morgan

morgakl1 — 2013-06-03 20:52:22Z

Thanks for the response on Ernest. I do not believe that the information below is in our family tree. Ernest was born 1885 and Gertrude abt 1895.
Regards

Re: Ernest Morgan

triplebay — 2013-06-03 14:53:46Z

Automated Genealogy shows this I can't find your Ernest or wife or children in Halifax census...

80 Morgan Thomas M Head M Feb 1876 35 1901
35 80 Morgan Gertrude F Wife M Aug 1876 34 1901
36 80 Morgan John M Son S Jun 1909 1

Re: Ernest Morgan

morgakl1 — 2013-06-02 22:10:28Z

Thanks for the information on Robert and Inez.

Re: Ernest Morgan

DennisRyan99 — 2013-06-02 10:01:42Z

Retrieval no. Case no. Name Name Year

RG 39d E 684 Morgan (Robert) Morgan (Inez) 1945

Robert and Inez were divorced in 1945 in Nova Scotia

Re: Morgan, Clyburn Search

morgakl1 — 2013-05-29 13:00:16Z

Thanks to all that responded.
Regards
Len

Re: Ernest Morgan

triplebay — 2013-05-29 12:29:36Z

A brother to Inez - still not finding children of Robert and Inez Morgan...nor finding William

OBIT # 3421 – HALIFAX HERALD – 30 MARCH 2002
POUND, John David - 13 Emmanuel St., Lourdes, passed away Friday, March 29, 2002, in Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in New Glasgow, September 20, 1921, he was a son of the late Gordon S. and Alma (Arsenault) Pound. He was a Pattern Maker by trade and a former superintendent at Maritime Steel and Foundry and retired as maintenance supervisor from Community College Pictou Co. Campus. He was a member of Our Lady Of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Knights Of Columbus, Holy Name Society, Tri County Cursillo Group, Westville Heritage Group, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 28 and Pictou Co. Highlanders. He served overseas during the Second World War. Surviving are sons, Donald (Bev), Joseph (Betty Lou), Bernie (Donna); daughters, Judy (J.C.) Clark, Betty (Clarence) MacDonald, Chrissy Desmond, Janet (Mike) Dickson, Cathy (Dave) MacDonald, Evie (Paul) MacMillan, all of Pictou Co.; 24 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; brother, George, British Columbia; sister, Marjorie Campbell, New Glasgow. He was predeceased by his wife, the former Geraldine DeViller; three sons; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; brother, Gordon; sister Inez. Visitation 7-9 p.m. today, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Sunday in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, New Glasgow. Funeral service 11 a.m. Monday in Our Lady Of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, Father Sydney Mifflen officiating. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Palliative Care Unit or a charity of choice.

Re: Morgan, Clyburn Search

MLindaNS — 2013-05-29 10:54:33Z

This is a link to the cemeteries of Pictou County.
http://geneofun.on.ca/query/?table=CEMS&template=cemquer...

There is a cemetery at Kirkmount on McLellan's Mountain, and is across the road form St John's Presbyterian Church. There are many smaller cemeteries scattered over the mountain. There is a larger cemetery in Westville called Auburn Cemetery. St Philip's Cemetery is behind St Paul's church... St Philip's was on the same site but burned.

I suggest contacting the Historical Society in New Glasgow.

Re: MACDONALD of Bailey's Brook

christopherlocher — 2013-05-29 02:09:38Z

Sorry but I don't know much about this family line. I can go back and re read my notes but I agree the marriage date of 1865 doesn't make much sense at all. It's probably a different Angus that the one who married a Mc Innis, I think it may have been Rory's or John's son that it was referring to. I got this information in Halifax at the national archives from the marriage register that is now on line and you should be able to see the marriages from this time period from St Margaret's in Antigonish. Sorry I can't be of more help right now,

Re: MACDONALD of Bailey's Brook

carajomacdonald — 2013-05-29 01:35:39Z

In re-reading this post I am interested in talking to you about: "Rory (MacAlistair OG, 1774-1860, arrived in 1790 aboard the Hector to Pictou from Knoydart, Scotland) of Bailey's Brook married Catherine MacGillivray (1787-1867), daughter of William) around 1805. Their children were John (Dec 1811-4 Jul 1891, died at Eigg Mtn, m. Catherine MacGillivray around 1833); James m. Catherine Livingstone; Angus m. Catherine Gillis 1867; and Janet (b. 1825, spinster)." I have been tracing this line as well, Rankin in his Antigonish County book states that Rory's son Angus marries a "Miss McInnis, Cape" and your evidence seems to state he married a Catherine GILLIS in 1865 (which actually seems really late since his brothers are marrying ca. 1840. I'm interested in your sources for Angus and Catherine Gillis. Can you email me caramacdonald@pier21.ca thank you!

Morgan, Clyburn Search

morgakl1 — 2013-05-28 20:50:55Z

Hi.
Can somebody tell me the location of the Presbyterian Cemetery(s)in the New Glasgow area please.

Re: Ernest Morgan

morgakl1 — 2013-05-26 11:41:20Z

Thank you for the response.
I have all of what you have listed below from those sites you listed. That seems to be all that is on-line at this time. Ernest was from NFLD and is part of my direct family tree. I would primarily like to be able to find information on Ernest's and Gertrude's son's, who were born in Pictou area around 1913-14. There does not seem to be a record of birth for either, a marriage for Robert but nothing for William J, that I can find. Maybe somebody from the area has some information.

Re: Ernest Morgan

DennisRyan99 — 2013-05-25 14:30:04Z

for your info.

PETROFF,ANNIE G.- 79, Eastern Passage, died Sept.11,2000, in Dartmouth
General Hospital. Born in Trenton, she was a daughter of the late Yimes"Jim" and
Gertrude(Clybourne)Petroff. She was a veteran of the Second World War, after
which she was a secretary in the Prime Minister's Office, Ottawa, After she
retired she lived in Calgary,Alta.,then Goderich,Ont., before moving back to
Nova Scotia. Surviving are daughter, Diana, Florida; sister, Marjorie
Hawley,Dartmouth; Gladys Casler, London,
Ont.;several nephews and nieces. Private family visitation has taken place,
memorial service at a later date. Burial in Trenton.

Re: Ernest Morgan

morgakl1 — 2013-05-25 13:48:46Z

Thanks. I have looked at Canada 411 and may have to make some telephone calls to see if any are related or have any information.

Re: Ernest Morgan

BurdetteU — 2013-05-25 11:53:57Z

You can find all the below at the Nova Scotia Archive site
www.novascotiagenealogy.ca
This is a free site. You may need to download a viewer program which is free onsite to see the actual record.

There are two marriage records for Ernest Adrian Morgan. First in 1905 in Glace Bay to Edith Pieroway. He is recorded as age 20, a bachelor, born in St Johns NLFD son of James and Emily. He married Gertrude Clyburn in 1912 in Stellarton, Pictou. Oddly he is also recorded as a bachelor in this record but since he is recorded as being born in St. Johns, son of James and Emily it is the same person
The 1901 and 1911 Canadian Census can be searched free at
www.automatedgenealogy.com
The family of James and Emily with a 15 year old Ernest were living in Glace Bay in 1901; all born in NFLD, coming to Nova Scotia in 1898.

Re: Ernest Morgan

DennisRyan99 — 2013-05-25 10:59:44Z

There are still members of the Petroff and clyburn families living in the Pictou county area.

Ernest Morgan

morgakl1 — 2013-05-24 22:08:27Z

I am looking for information on Ernest Morgan who married Gertrude Clyburn at Stellarton, NS in 1912. Gertrude was from Isaac's Harbour. They appear to have had two son's, Robert Bruce born ~1913 and William J. born ~ 1914. His military paper before going overseas in 1916 indicated he had 2 son's, one 3 yrs., and one 2 yrs.
I have found a marriage (1936) in New Glasgow for Robert Bruce to Inez Pound who's father was from PEI. I have not been able to find any information further to this. Gertie, remarried James Petrof in New Glasgow as a widow in 1925 and died in 1931 in New Glasgow. Any information on these families would be much appreciated. I am related to Ernest and have much of the information on Ernest's family who immigrated from Newfoundland in 1898-99.

Re: Robert Creighton b1827 Mount Thom, NS

kgedit2 — 2013-05-21 13:44:14Z

Sean: I've been searching for some time for information on Robert Creighton. I am also descended from James Creighton and Annie Bell through their oldest son, James Creighton II. I have a great deal of Creighton information, but Robert is the most slippery of the original brothers, as is his wife, Margaret (Maggie) Reid.
If you are still interested in this family, please contact me at kgedit2@earthlnk.net. I have a great many facts and - regarding Robert - a great many contradictions to resolve.
I can provide the information you want on James and Annie Bell.

Katherine

Duncan Stewart

CMStewart401 — 2013-05-16 01:05:43Z

Looking for information on Duncan Stewart b: 1804 Scottland married Nancy Ann MacDonald

Re: George Sarson

klogan367 — 2013-05-14 01:05:04Z

Robert Sarson was my grandfather. It's pretty cool, I was searching for date of death for Aunt Nellie and came across this.

Hugh Johnston Fraser of West River , Pictou(1828 - 1886(?))

neilfraser120 — 2013-05-11 00:16:42Z

Greetings Fellow Amateur(& otherwise) Genealogists !
I am struggling with a very difficult search for the parents and family of Hugh Johnston Fraser , formerly of West River(Durham) , Pictou . While I have found that he married a Jessie Isabell Fraser(no relation) of Pictou Town in 1851 and they went on to have 5 children and owned land in River John , I have no information on who Hugh's parents were nor when nor where he died . I do believe that he & his immediate family relocated to Montreal in about 1862 . Also that he had a brother named David Fraser(1821-1896)who also relocated to Montreal to be an auctioneer . I also discovered that Hugh worked as an auctioneer in Chicago in 1876-86 . There is a quote in Pictonians at Home & Abroad which recognizes him and his 2 oldest sons : David Hatfield Fraser and William Hammatt Fraser of Montreal .
Grateful for any insights about West River Frasers ; mythology is that family was related to Hector passengers .
Regards , Neil D. Fraser

Fraser Family of Pictou(West River near Durham)

neilfraser120 — 2013-05-11 00:13:10Z

My great-grandfather David Hatfield Fraser was born in Pictou , with parents Hugh Johnston Fraser & wife Jessie Isabell(Bell) - maiden-name Fraser(no relation) - in 1854 . David had siblings William Hammatt Fraser , Catherine Jane Fraser & Charles Albert Fraser . He and the first 2 siblings later moved to Montreal , while Charles moved to North Dakota and , later , Minnesota to work in the newspaper business . We are told by family mythology that we are descendants of the Hector passengers and would like to reconnect with this link . We have very little verifiable information about Hugh's family roots . All inputs welcomed .

Faces and places

Billrey74 — 2013-05-10 18:13:15Z

Hello everyone!

I know its a long shot, but I am trying to identify some unnamed people in these photos on Flickr and the places too!

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjuQh4Z1

Some of the known names; Reynolds, Kershaw, Sapienza and Watters. The Watters are of the Stellarton area, the rest are of Massachusetts. These are 1950's photo of a trip back to Pictou county to visit relatives of the Watters... maybe Bakers.

If you know anyone or the places, please let me know.

Many thanks -Bill

Re: Railway Camerons of Pictou

troopad — 2013-05-10 18:01:09Z

Looking at past messages re: Samuel Donald Cameron & saw your query. If you monitor this message thread, all of the listed children including Albert Lewis have a tie to Doyles. Their mother was Elizabeth Doyle, daughter of James & Margaret (Hedtler) Doyle.

Mac/McGregor

tristalli54 — 2013-05-09 03:53:39Z

Hi, I know that Gregor McGregor and his wife Isabella McDonald lived in Pictou Co until the early 1800's. They then moved to Lake Ainslie area, Cape Breton. A land record for 1817 is for Gregor McGregor, his wife and 13 children.

Would anyone know the names of all 13 children and whether any of his sons returned to Pictou/Antigonish area? Are the other McGregor families related?

Thank you.

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

MLindaNS — 2013-04-27 12:59:21Z

http://www.readbag.com/chebucto-ns-ca-recreation-gans-pictou...

This is the correct link to the marriage in "Early Pictou Marriages" by Karen E. McKay copyright GANS

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

MLindaNS — 2013-04-27 12:34:00Z

My father is Allister Reid, son of William Reid and Charlotte Workman. Dad had one sister, Emma. Willie Reid had a store on the main street by the Bank of Nova Scotia. The family lived upstairs. Mom is Margaret Rebecca Stewart Campbell, daughter of John Campbell and Mary Ethel Stewart. Mary Ethel's father is Hugh Stewart, brother of John Robert Stewart, Daniel William Stewart, Alexander Stewart and Margaret Rebecca Stewart. Their parents were Alexander Stewart and Mary Cameron. I believe Mary was his second wife. I found info about Alexander in the Census and this site http://www.readbag.com/chebucto-ns-ca-recreation-gans-pictou... shows his marriage to Mary .... entry #461. Also, in talking to a couple of direct descendents... Sandra Tramer and Mom's cousin, Stewart Sutherland. I'll send you more detail in a direct email.

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

TomStewart1971 — 2013-04-27 02:48:19Z

Hi again what was your mother and fathers name.

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

TomStewart1971 — 2013-04-26 22:23:12Z

Hi Linda,

I've been just adding some info to my tree ,could i ask, where have you found info on Alexander Stewart that married Mary Cameron.And you are saying the they are the parents of Daniel William Stewart B1856 D-1944. Could i get your email or are you on facebook.

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

Billrey74 — 2013-04-26 19:42:15Z

I've noticed the Green Hill and Mount William Watters and have yet to make any connection with these Watters to my Watters in my tree. My original Watters were; James and Sarah Jane Dingle Watters. James is said to migrated to NS prior to 1868 from Cornwall as a miner. Sarah J Dingle was born in St Mary's River area 1848. They had a number of children many of which settle in the Stellarton area. One notable was James L Watters, Police Chief of Stellarton NS in 1915.

http://www.myprairiehome.net/2011/10/police-chief.html

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

TomStewart1971 — 2013-04-26 19:40:03Z

My grandfather was James Stewart and Mary was his sister. If i could get your emails i have a picture of mary and james watters. They use to call mary Mammie, I was talking to my aunt the other day and i told her i got a pic of mary watters and she said aunt mammie. I also have a picture if Sarah(Porter)Stewart and james watters. i have a few more old pic's to. So lets exchange emails so we can trade old pic's. Does anybody out there have any pictures of Daniel William Stewart my aunt can remember Sarah but not Daniel. They were here grandparents. My dad was Tom Stewart for Stellarton(BullPen)

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

Bessie_Flanders — 2013-04-26 16:15:31Z

I have a Margaret AnnStewart marr into the Muirs I would appreciate a look at the link re Stewarts .I lived in Westville in 1950's

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

kimhanlon622 — 2013-04-26 16:14:39Z

My paternal grandmothers mother was Margaret Watters from Green Hill. James R, Jardine Watters, Thomas R are Watters names on that side.
Different family of Watters on my mothers side. Howard Watters from Westville, originally from Mount William , son of Mary Elizabeth Stewart & James A. Watters was my maternal grandfather.
There are a few different Watters families in the area. Not sure where I fit in there Bill.

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

Billrey74 — 2013-04-26 15:55:38Z

Hello,

Of which Watters family are you referring too. I have plenty of Watters in my tree from the Westville and Stellarton area. I have an Alice Russell who married a Athol Stewart then married a WM D Watters.

Bill

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

kimhanlon622 — 2013-04-26 15:45:05Z

I'm actually not sure if you have to be a paying member or not. I added you as a contributor which I'm assuming you'll be able to see everything.
My maternal grandfathers mother was a Stewart who married a Watters. I'm not a Stewart no.

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

TomStewart1971 — 2013-04-26 15:21:27Z

hi there again.I've lived in Westville for alot of my life too , well i shouldn't say just Westville. I've lived in stellarton new glasgow trenton and out behind westville Lansdowne. For me to get to your tree do i have to be a paying member on here , if so i'm just on this message board. Are you a Stewart.

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

kimhanlon622 — 2013-04-26 15:07:52Z

I might be able to help Tom... I lived in Westville most of my life, my family is still there. Ill link you to my tree and you can look around....

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

TomStewart1971 — 2013-04-26 14:54:19Z

Hi there My grandfather was James william Stewart and he was Mary Elizabeth's brother. Hope to here back from you. i have been talking to my aunt and i have a pic of Mary and James Watters. Mary was called Mammie. Take care and write back.
stewy3_3@hotmail.com

Re: Corrections and information on my grandmother Stewart of Westville

TomStewart1971 — 2013-04-26 14:49:51Z

Hi Linda,

Not to sure if you are still on here but i hope you are. I'm going back into my family and doing some searching and found you message. I have been in contact with McRoberts58 and she is a relative her grand mother Sarah and my grandfather James are brother and sister.please send any info you have would love to chat i have some old pic's too,
stewy3_3@hotmail.com I'm not sure if you still live in NS. Take care and please write back.

Re: Hugh Fraser

snoozeyalooze — 2013-04-17 15:31:43Z

Over ten years later, and I am just now getting this message. If you are still interested in the Fraser, please contact me at snoozeyalooz@hotmail.com Ella

Re: Hugh Fraser

patgeddes16 — 2013-04-17 15:20:23Z

Hi Hugh
I heard you had started a family tree years ago but never got to hear anything about it.
MOm, mable geddes was always saying ahh you dont want to know that. I was too young to know anything about ansestories. But i do remember that her family Mickle from wickle Field {Macferson mills.
Waiting for a reply.
Donald E. Geddes
Email patgeddes@shaw.ca