Musquodoboit Pioneers:
A Record of Seventy Families,
Their Homesteads and Genealogies
1780 - 1980
original text by
Jennie ReidVolume II
Statement from Jim Reid, son of the late author, Jennie Reid
It is with a great sense of pride that Dan, Carolyn and I make our Mother, Jennie Reid's, work of love, "A Record of Seventy Musquodoboit Families", available for publication on the Internet through the Nova Scotia GenWeb site. It was her fondest dream to ensure the information, history and genealogy of the Musquodoboit Valley become available to anyone who was interested in her work.
I can remember the many summer afternoons our family spent searching through the woods and brush; cleaning off old tombstones buried in moss; and reciting the valuable information contained on those stones to Mum who meticulously recorded it. I can remember the many evenings sitting around the dining room table as Dad revealed the great wealth of stories and knowledge he had retained from living his full 80 years in the Valley. I can remember the many interesting people who came to visit looking for information on their forefathers; they picked Mum's brain for knowledge as she did likewise to them. But most of all, I remember the great sense of satisfaction she so often expressed when she was able to see someone walk out our door with a much keener awareness of their family background.
Our family would like to express our sincere gratitude to Carroll Armstrong who encouraged us to put the information online, and also for her work with Lark Szick, Volunteer Co-Ordinator for The Nova Scotia GenWeb Project, in co-ordinating the many volunteers who have given so freely of their time to prepare the book for publication on the Internet.
I can see the smile of satisfaction on Mum's face expressing the accomplishment of her fondest dream.
Jim
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INDEX
Volume I
Edward Annand 1 The Archibald Family 16 Adam Archibald 18 John Archibald 20 Jonathan Archibald 50 Matthew Taylor Archibald 52 Robert Archibald 67 Samuel Burke Archibald 75 Samuel Fisher Archibald 103 William Archibald 129 John Bates 152 Henry Behrendt 165 John Braden 168 The Brown Family 175 George Bell 180 James Benvie 184 Adam Bryson 187 James Bryson 195 Robert Bryson 202 William Bryson 210 James Bruce 214 William Butcher 218 William Henry Cumminger 225 James Cruickshank 226 David Dickie 231 George Scott Dickie 246 James Drady 260 John Dunbrack 262 Robert Ervin 278 Alexander McNutt Fisher 292 John Fox 295 Alexander Fraser 301 William Guild (Gould) 304 Colonel Henry Arthur Gladwin 326 Hugh Hanna 337 William Hay 344 John Higgins 351 (Owen) Edward Hogan 400 Henry Hollingsworth 405 Johnson Kaulback 417 James Kent 426 John Layton 432 Henry Leck 441 Volume II
John Lindsay 462 Joseph Miller 473 Henry Gloud Morris 478 James Muir 483 James Murchy 485 James Murphy 489 Edward McCabe 495 Thomas McCallum 500 James McCurdy 504 Alexander McCurdy 512 Sarah McCurdy 519 Matthew Archibald McCurdy 520 James MacDonald 523 Alexander MacDougall 531 John McFetridge 533 George McLeod 560 Peter Ogilvie 566 John Ogilvie 578 Samuel Pearson 583 James Reid 584 Robert Rhodes 645 William Scott 647 Rev. Robert Sedgewick 654 Alexander Shaw 662 Henry Sibley 673 Rev. John Sprott 693 James Sprott 699 Captain George Taylor 701 James White 716 John White 722 A Musquodoboit Miscellany 730 Agriculture in The Musquodoboit Valley 731 The Musquodoboit Creamery 744 Cemeteries, Pioneer and Hillside 747 Church Buildings 754 History of Presbyterianism in Musquodoboit Valley 765 The Anglican Church 792 The Congregational Church 797 The Methodist Church 806 Early Settlers in Meagher's Grant A. B. Lay, 1922 (updated to 1980) 814 Early Settlers in Musquodoboit 817 Early Land Grants in Musquodoboit 824 The Medical Profession in the Musquodoboit Valley (doctors, midwives, hospital, clinic) 830 Musquodoboit Railway 839 Temperance Divisions in the Musquodoboit Valley 841 Women's Organizations 847 Bibliography 852
Volume II pp. 462-853
John Lindsay
John Lindsay was born in Ayreshire, Scotland, 1760. He was an officer in the British Navy during the American Revolution and then he came to Nova Scotia where he received a grant over 1000 acres in Brookvale June 23, 1800. The name was spelled "Linzie" on the Grant, and the little brook nearby the homestead was called "Linzie" or "Lippincott" Brook. John died in 1822 and is buried in Pioneer Cemetery. He married Miss Griffin; they had 1 son and 1 dau.
2-1 John b. 1783-Oct. 1858 age 75 years.
3-2 Sarah
John married Margaret Parker. John died in 1858 - buried in Hillside Cemetery. Margaret died May 1, 1856 age 76 years - buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
John and Margaret had 5 sons and 2 daus.
4-1 James b. 1809 -
*5-2 Thomas b.1811 -Nov. 13, 1889
*6-3 Abigail b. Mar. 4, 1814 - Oct.3, 1899
*7-4 John b.Mar.28,1815 - May 30, 1876
*8-5 Sarah b. 1817 -
*9-6 William b. Mar. 19, 1819 - Oct.3, 1876
10-7 Alexander b. 1822PAGE 462.
4-1 James Lindsay (1st son of John and Margaret Parker Lindsay) settled on the west end of the pioneer grant of land where LeRoy and Bernard Pearson now reside in 1980. James md. Mary Stuart of Scotland, later they moved to US.
They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
11-1 Anthony
12-2 Isobel
13-3 Albert
14-4 John
15-5 Jessie
16-6 Sarah
After this family moved to the United States, all further contact was lost.3-2 Thomas Lindsay (2nd son of John and Margaret Parker Lindsay) settled on the eastern line of his father. Late he moved to “Pollybog” or Alton as it is now called and took charge of the railway water tank with his son William. He is buried in Stewiacke East. Thomas md. 1st Rebecca Hanna, 1832. They had 5 sons and 3 daus.
17-1 William
*18-2 John b. Aug. 1833 -
*19-3 Jane Elizabeth
*20-4 Margaret
21-5 James
22-6 Edward
23-7 Hugh
*24-8 Rebecca
After his wife Rebecca died he married in 1846, Mrs. Margaret Richards of Musquodoboit. They had 5 sons and 3 daus.
25-9 Charles G. b. Sept. 15, 1846- Sept.15, 1914
26-10 Angus McLeod b. Apr. 2, 1849 - 1939
*27-11 Jessie
*28-12 Blanche
*29-13 Susan - unmarriedPAGE 463.
*30-14 Alexander b. 1860 - d. Sept.1, 1897, age 37
*31-15 Mary Ellen
*32-16 John
17-1 William Lindsay (1st. son of Thomas and Rebecca Hanna Lindsay) lived in the United States. No record.
18-2 John Lindsay (2nd son of Thomas and Rebecca Hanna Lindsay) Moved to Fall River, Halifax Co. He md. Jessie McKenzie in 1855. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
*33-1 James
*34-2 Rebecca
*35-3 John
*36-4 Thomas
*37-5 Margaret
33-1 James Lindsay (1st son of John and Jessie McKenzie Lindsay). No Issue
34-2 Rebecca Lindsay (1st dau of John and Rebecca McKenzie Lindsay) md. Alexander Doyle. They had 5 sons and 4 daus.
1. Jessie
2. Margaret
3. Thomas
4. Harry died March 1967 in Hampton, N.B.
5. Fred
6. Wilbert
7. Foster d. March 1967
8. Frances (Mrs. E.J.Pryor of Bedford)
9. Nellie of Bedford
35-3 John Lindsay (2nd son of John and Jessie McKenzie Lindsay) md. Nettie Hilchey. They had 1 son.
38-1 Stanley
36-4 Thomas Lindsay (3rd. son of John and Jessie McKenzie Lindsay) md. Mary Hilchie. They had 5 sons and 2 daus.PAGE 464.
39-1 Roy born in Caribou Gold Mines, was a medical doctor.
40-2 Basil
41-3 Thomas
42-4 Vivian
43-5 Lowell
44-6 Harold37-5 Margaret Lindsay (2nd dau. of John and Jessie McKenzie Lindsay) md. Emerson Hunt. They had 1 dau.
1. Hazel
19-3 Jane Elizabeth Lindsay (1st dau. of Thomas and Hanna Lindsay) md. John Wilson of Glasgow, Scotland. They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
1 Florence - unmarried
2. Charlie
3. Arthur
4. Jennie
5. Margaret Henrietta
6. John
2. Charlie Wilson md. Ella Upham and had 4 sons and 5 daus.
1. Marguerite
2. Earl
3. Frank
4. Roy
5. Carl
6. Elaine
7. Lillian
8. Jennie
9. Florence
3. Arthur Wilson md. Sadie MacDonald and had 5 sons and 4 daus.
1. Lindsay
2. Florence
3. Jean
4. Laura
5. Marion
6. John
7. Clyde
8. Howard
9. BernardPAGE 465.
4. Jennie Wilson md. Gordon Walsh and had 1 son.
1.Gordon
5. Margaret Henrietta Wilson md. Fred Campbell of Windsor. They had 5 daus. And 2 sons.
1. Margaret (Mrs. Frank Archibald)
2. Lillian (Mrs. Duncan McMillan of Sheet Harbour)
3. Ethel
4. Ella
5. John
6. Ruth
7. Norman
6. John Wilson md. Gerda _________. They had 1 dau.
1. Joanne20-4 Margaret Lindsay (2nd dau. of Thomas and Rebecca Hanna Lindsay) md. Mr. Weaver. They lived in Lowell, Mass. No issue.
21-5 James Lindsay (3rd. son of Thomas and Rebecca Hanna Lindsay). No issue.
22-6 Edward Lindsay (4th son of Thomas and Rebecca Hanna Lindsay). No record.
23-7 Hugh Lindsay (5th son of Thomas and Rebecca Hanna Lindsay). No record.
24-8 Rebecca Lindsay (3rd. dau. of Thomas and Rebecca Hanna Lindsay) md. Mr. Coldwell of Gaspereau Valley, Annapolis Co. No issue. She died Mar.5,1933 and was buried in Gaspereau.
25-9 Charles G. Lindsay (6th son of Thomas and 1st. son of Margaret Richards) md. Matilda Fisher. He died in Montana. He had a family but not record is available.
26-10 Angus McLeod Lindsay (7th son of Thomas and 2nd son of Margaret Richards Lindsay) md. 1st. to Jessie Fisher. They had 7 sons.
45-1 Warren
46-2 Wallace
47-3 FrankPAGE 466.
48-4 Lloyd
49-5 Leland d. Nov.22,1918
50-6 Stanley d. 1947
51-7 Son died in infancy
Angus md. 2nd Etta Victoria Beck. They had 1 son and 4 daus.
52-1 Jessie (Mrs. Stanley Boomer of Alton)
53-2 Alexander lives in New York state.
54-3 Gladys (Mrs. Frank Sibley of Alton)
55-4 Beatrice (Mrs. Charles Fenton)
56-5 Ethel (Mrs. Clifford Crook of New York state.27-11 Jessie Lindsay (4th dau. of Thomas and 1st dau. of Margaret Richards Lindsay) md. Thomas Beal of Sackville, N.B. They had 2 sons and 7 daus.
1. Earl md. Annie Frame of Princeport
2. Blanche (Mrs. Victor Mognuson)
3. Caroline (Mrs. Hector Lake of Alton)
4. Margaret (Mrs. Bert O’Brien) (Mrs. Chas Deary)
5. Mildred (Mrs. Jack Milton) ( Mrs. Harrington)
6. Lena (Mrs. Henry Langille of Brentwood)
7. Susan (Mrs. Lindsay Smith)
8. Ethel died when 8 years old.
9. Thomas died when 9 years old.28-11 Blanche Lindsay (5th dau. of Thomas & 2nd dau. of Margaret Richards Lindsay) md. John Hood of Pictou Co. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
1. Lindsay md. Gladys Reid
2. Alexander md. Annie Spares
3. Margaret (Mrs. Laurie Stevens of Alton)
4. Florence (Mrs. Robbie Nickerson)
5. Hedley unmarried30-14 Alexander Lindsay (8th son of Thomas and 3rd. son of Margaret Richards Lindsay) md. Annie Dickie. No issue.
PAGE 467.
30-15 Mary Ellen Lindsay (7th dau. of Thomas and 4th. Dau. of Margaret Richards Lindsay md. Henry Dart of Pleasant Valley, Col. Co., N.S. They had 4 sons and 1 dau.
1. Hedley
2. Austin
3. Angus
4. Ernest
5. Mary Ellen
32-16 John Lindsay (9th son of Thomas and 5th dau of Margaret Richards Lindsay) md. _______. He had 2 sons and 1 dau.
57-1 Margaret
58-2 Stanley
59-3 John
Mrs. Frank Archibald of Moncton, N.B.; Mrs. Carrie Lake of Alton, Col. Co.; and Mrs. Stanley Boomer of Alton, Col. Co. provided data for the family of Thomas (2nd. Son of John and Margaret Parker Lindsay).6-3 Abigail Lindsay (1st dau. of John and Margaret Parker Lindsay) md. James Hanna. Her descendants are listed in the Hanna family.
7-4 John Lindsay (3rd. son of John and Margaret Parker Lindsay) md. Margaret Hutchinson, dau. of John and Eleanor Braden Hutchinson. He settled on the Lindsay Grant, just west of his father. Later he sold his home to William Reid, owned by Lester Dickie, 1980, then moved to Cook’s Brook and purchased a farm, on the Elizabeth Duncan lot. John died May 30, 1876, age 61 years. Margaret died May 4, 1885 age 68 years. They are all buried in Hillside Cemetery. John and Margaret had 4 sons and 1 dau.
*60-1 Frank
*61-2 Robert
*62-3 Edward
63-4 Joseph
*64-5 KatePAGE 468.
John left the farm to Frank. Not long after John died, the three sons, Frank, Edward and Joseph went to the Untied States.
60-1 Frank sold the farm to William Lawson. Frank was unmarried and lived in Colorado.
61-2 Robert Lindsay (2nd son of John and Margaret Hutchinson Lindsay) md. Alice Merson. They operated the Glendale Hotel in Halifax, at the corner of Bishop and Hollis Streets. They had 1 dau.
65-1 Kate
65-1 Kate md. a Mr. Skinner. No issue.
62-3 Edward Lindsay (3rd. son of John and Margaret Hutchinson Lindsay) md. and lived in Hyde Park, Mass., USA. No issue.
63-4 Joseph Lindsay (4th son of John and Margaret Hutchinson Lindsay) went to the States. No record.
64-5 Kate Lindsay (only dau. of John and Margaret Hutchinson Lindsay) died when 19 years old.
8-5 Sarah Lindsay (2nd dau. of John and Margaret Parker Lindsay) md. Alexander Stewart. No issue.
9-6 William Lindsay (4th son of John and Margaret Parker Lindsay) settled on the farm where his brother Thomas had settled. He md. Agnes Higgins. William died Oct.3,1876.
Agnes P. May 30, 1825 - July 7,1911
Mortimer May 5, 1870- Mar.30, 1873
William and Agnes had 7 sons and 5 daus.
*66-1 William
*67-2 Eliza
*68-3 Henry b. 1847-1935
*69-4 Carrie
*70-5 Leander
*71-6 Augustus
*72-7 Melinda
*73-8 Mary
*74-9 Mortimer died at 3 yrs.
*75-10 Arthur
*76-11 Alfred
*77-12 BerthaPAGE 469.
66-1 William Lindsay (1st. son of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) md. Idabel McLellan. They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
78-1 Charles
79-2 Howard
80-3 Leander md. Gertie Crouse
81-4 Ida
82-5 Olla
83-6 Stella
67-2 Eliza Lindsay (1st dau. of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) md. Charles Converse. A dau. Mrs. Edmund Jewett, Mount Vernon, N.H.
68-3 Henry Lindsay (2nd. Son of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) inherited his father’s farm, where he was born 1847, died 1935. (House owned by Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Smythe, 1980.) Henry Lindsay md. Emma Mitchell (1884-1947), both buried in Hillside Cemetery. Family:
Caroline, Mrs. Silas Allen
1. Donald
2. Keith
3 Joyce (Mrs. Bourinot)
4 Lorna (Mrs. Theakston)
Jessie, Mrs. Lloyd Johnson
1. Malcolm
2. William, Medical Doctor
3. Frances (Mrs. Murdock)
Agnes, school teacher, unmarried
Austin, md. Angelique M. LeBlanc
1. Ross Henry (deceased 1979)
2. Linda Marie (Mrs. Joseph Chisholm)
3. Raymond Austin md. Sherril Fulmer
4. Brian Alfred
5. Michael David
6. Denise Angela
69-4 Carrie Lindsay (2nd. dau. of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) md. Alexander Rhodes and moved to Newton, Mass. Her descendants are listed in the Rhodes history.PAGE 470.
70-5 Leander Lindsay (3rd. son of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) md. ______.
No issue.
71-6 Augustus Lindsay (4th. Son of William and Agnes Higgins) md. Georgie Spencer. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
84-1 Raymond
85-2 Lillian (Mrs. Clarence Beathrow)
72-7 Melinda Lindsay (3rd. dau. of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) md. Adam Archibald. His descendants are listed in the M.T. Archibald history.
73-8 Mary Lindsay (4th. Dau. of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) md. Tupper Dickie and moved to California. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
1. Grace
2. Bessie
3. Fay
4. Frank
5. Lindsay
75-10 Arthur Lindsay (5th son of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) moved to California, married but no issue.
76-11 Alfred Lindsay (6th. Son of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) went to California. He md. ________, had 2 sons and 1 dau.
1. Rita
2. Edgar, unmarried d. in 1958
3. Oswald
77-12 Bertha Lindsay (5th dau. of William and Agnes Higgins Lindsay) md. Albert Higgins. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
1. Gerald md. Jessie Burnett - 6 children
2. Edith (Mrs. Frank Jennings)
3. Ruth (Mrs. Redden of New Minas) - 3 daus.
4. Linda (Mrs. Ted Dickinson) - large familyPAGE 471.
10-7 Alexander Lindsay (5th son of John & Margaret Parker Lindsay) md. Charlotte Guild. Alexander and Charlotte had 5 sons and 5 daus.
*89-1 Sidney Smith Murkland b. Nov. 6,1847- Dec.21,1925
*90-2 Pamela b. Feb.6,1850- unmarried
*91-3 Georgina b. July 6,1852
*92-4 Morrison b. Apr. 223,1854
*93-5 Susan b. Sept. 29,1856
*94-6 J. Wesley b. Nov. 1858 - Apr. 18, 1863
*95-7 Elliott b. Apr. 8, 1861
*96-8 Ainslie b. Nov. 26, 1863
*97-9 Edith b. Feb.7, 1866
98-10 Libby May b. Feb. 5,1869
89-1 Sidney S.M. Lindsay (1st son of Alexander and Charlotte Guild Lindsay) md. Annjanett McCurdy. They are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery. Sidney and Annjannett had 3 sons and 1 dau.
99-1 Everett R. b. Apr. 1880 -Aug.1902
100-2 Edwin Guy b. June 27, 1885
101-3 Vincent Munroe b. Feb.14, 1889
102-4 Edith May b. Apr. 1893
100-2 Edwin Guy md. in the U.S. They have 2 sons.
103-1 Everett
104-2 Carl
101-3 Vincent Munroe Lindsay md. Annie Vida Bentley. No issue.
102-4 Edith May Lindsay was a nurse in Rhode Island. She md. Hume Flagler. No issue.91-3 Georgina Lindsay (2nd. dau. of Alexander and Charlotte Guild Lindsay) md. Howard Taylor. They had a traveling concert troop. They had 4 sons and 1 dau.
1 Austin of Halifax
2 Czerny in U.S
3. Ira of Halifax, died 1965
4. Ethel (Mrs. Faulkner (Dr.) of Halifax.
5. Carl md. Jessie KidsonPAGE 472.
92-4 Morrison Lindsay (2nd. son of Alexander and Charlotte Guild Lindsay) md. 1st. Mary B. Hedley. She died Sept.2,1884 age 22 years and is buried in Hillside Cemetery. Morrison md. 2nd Jessie Kidson, they had 1 son and 2 daus.
105-1 Will
106-2 Edna (Mrs. Redden)
107-3 Winnifred
93-5 Susan Lindsay (3rd. dau. of Alexander and Charlotte Guild Lindsay) md. Alexander Grant of Halifax. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
1. Frank of Bozeman, Montana
2. Harry of Minneapolis
3. Nellie (Mrs. Wm. Higgins)
4. James
After Mr. Grant died the family moved to Montana in 1908.
95-7 Elliot (4th son of Alexander and Charlotte Guild Lindsay) taught school in San Fransciso. He md. Rebecca _______. No issue.
96-8 Ainslie Lindsay (5th son of Alexander and Charlotte Guild Lindsay)
97-9 Edith Lindsay (4th dau. of Alexander and Charlotte Guild Lindsay) md. George Lindsay of Montana. Her descendants are listed in the Higgins history.
98-10 Libby May Lindsay (5th dau. of Alexander and Charlotte Guild Lindsay) md. Edward L. Hadley, they lived in Cambridge, Mass. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
1. Ralph lives in Rhode Island
2. Harold
3. Margaret
Joseph Miller
The exact date is unknown, but sometime shortly after 1800, Joseph Miller came to Newcomb’s Corner where he received a Grant of land.
PAGE 473.
According to the Crown Land office, he came from Horton, King’s County, where he had lived for a time before settling in Musquodoboit. His Grant is dated Oct. 8, 1828 and contained 242 acres. Joseph later divided the farm into three farms for his sons; these farms are owned (1980) by Larry Ward, Donald Redden and William Higgins.
1. Joseph md. Elizabeth Higgins (dau of John Higgins and Hester Carmichael). They had 5 sons and 4 dau.
*2-1 Isaac
*3-2 Robert
*4-3 Thomas
*5-4 James
*6-5 William
7-6 Vinie
*8-7 Susan
*9-8 Elizabeth
*10-9 Jane
2-1 Isaac (1st son of Joseph and Elizabeth Miller) md. Jane Bryson. His descendants are listed in James Bryson’s history. No. 11-10.
3-2 Robert (3rd. son of Joseph and Elizabeth Miller) md. Ellen Higgins, dau. of Peter Higgins. They had 3 sons and 4 daus.
*11-1 Henry
12-2 Bessie
13-3 Susan
14-4 Clara
*15-5 Arthur
*16-6 Marshall
*17-7 Lillian
11-1 Henry md. Maggie Smith. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
18-1 Charles md. Ella Jennings -Lloyd, Austin, Pearl and Jean
19-2 Violet md. Herbert Murphy - Keir and Muriel
20-3 Gladys md. Herbert Newhook - 4 sons and 3 dau.PAGE 474.
21-4 Vinie md. Mr. Summerson -
22-5 Guy md. ______ Prest. No issue.
23-6 William md. ______ Prest. - Louis and Doris
24-7 Lyle md. in U.S. - family
12-2 Bessie md. Mr. Burmer of Dartmouth, family of 5 or 6 children.
13-3 Susan md. Mr. Sinnot of Medford, Mass. 1 son Chester
14-4 Clara md. ________ Bruce of Moose River. Family Billy, Nellie, Christie and others.
15-5 Arthur md. Anna Cameron, they lived in Windsor and had 1 son and 3 daus.
25-1 Herbert
26-2 Jessie
27-3 Leona
28-4 Lillian
16-6 Marshall md. Dora Henley. They had 6 sons and 6 daus.
29-1 Harrison died when 3 years old.
30-2 Mae md. Oakley Dean - 3 sons and 2 daus.
31-3 Sidney md. Florence Rogers - 1 son and 1 dau.
32-4 Gertrude md. 1st. Freeman Webber, 1 son; md. 2nd Douglas
Day - 3 children
33-5 Rosamond md. Charles Hubley - Charles, Barrie.
34-6 Amy md. Sylvester Tiscornia - family of 17.
35-7 Vera md. Lorne Fraser - 1 son and 4 daus.
36-8 Bessie md. Ervin Mitchell - 3daus. And 5 sons.
37-9 Basil md. Lola Cole - 3 daus.
38-10 Bruce md. Eileen McMullin - 3 sons and 2 daus.;
Bruce md. 2nd. md. Ruth Barton.
39-11 Arthur - unmarried.
40-12 Lester - married.PAGE 475.
17-7 Lillian md. 1st. Thomas Green - no issue; 2nd. md. John Sanborn - no issue;
3rd. md. Fred Greenwood - no issue.4-3 Thomas (3rd.son of Joseph and Elizabeth Miller) md. Eliza Fisher. They had 2 sons and 1 dau. 13 other children died young.
41-1 Cyrus
42-2 Libby
43-3 Albert
41-1 Cyrus md. Catherine Elizabeth Josey. They had one son .
44-1 Otis Thomas
Cyrus 2nd. md. Sophie Noyes. They had 1 son and 1 dau
45-2 Grace
46-2 Cyrus
42-2 Libby md. M. Campbell. They had 16 children.
43-3 Albert md. in the U.S. One grandson is living in Beverley Farms, Mass.5-4 James (4th son of Joseph and Elizabeth Miller) md. Eliza Guild. See Guild history.
6-5 William (5th. son of Joseph and Elizabeth Miller) md. Sarah Watson. They had 2 sons and 3 daus.
*47-1 Barbara
*48-2 Charlotte
*49-3 William
*50-4 John
*51-5 Janet
47-1 Barbara md. Edward Horne. The Hornes came to Halifax from Holland, on the border of Germany. Barbara and Edward Horne had 3 sons and 5 daus.
52-1 Margaret
53-2 Annie
54-3 Frank
55-4 Blanche
56-5 Mary (Mrs. William Cameron)PAGE 476.
57-6 Edward
58-7 Etta
48-2 Charlotte md. William McKenzie. They had 3 sons and lived on Pleasant Valley Road.
59-1 Horton
60-2 Fred
61-3 Angus
49-3 William Miller was called “Buffalo Bill”. He md. Jane White. His descendants are listed in the Higgins family under the family of John White.
50-4 John md. ______. He lived where Henry Redden lived, Lindsay Lake. No issue.
51-5 Janet md. Mr. Boije, they had 1 son.
62-1 Maverick lived in New York.
7-6 Vinie (1st. dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth Miller md. ________ Campbell. One son Warren md. Mrs. George Wilson, nee Francis Morris (dau. of John and Maria Oates Morris). No further record.
8-7 Susan (2nd. dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth Miller) md. John Barron. No issue.10-8 Jane (4th. dau. of Joseph and Elizabeth Miller) md. William Redden. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
*63-1 Isaac
*64-2 John
*65-3 Angus
*66-4 Nellie
*67-5 Elizabeth
63-1 Isaac md. __________. They had 1 dau.
68-1 Jane
68-1 Jane md. John Wright, they lived in Meadowvale. They had 5 sons and 1 dau.
69-1 Clarence
70-2 Angus
71-3 Stanley
72-4 Wallace
73-5 Raymond
74-6 FlorencePAGE 477.
64-2 John Redden md. Mary Bryson (dau. of James Bryson ________ Whidden). They lived at Lindsay Lake on a farm beside the lake, later moved to McKenzie Hill in Lindsay Lake section. His descendants are listed in the James Bryson history.
65-3 Angus md. Eliza ________. They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
75-1 Wallace md. _______, 1 son and 6 daus.
76-2 William md. Edna Lindsay - 3 sons and 1 dau.
77-3 Neil md. Omie Worth - 1 son and 5 daus.
78-4 Laura md. Shannon Hilchie - 6 sons and 4 daus.
79-5 Rebecca md. William Higgins - 3 sons.
80-6 Mary md. Thomas Tinney 1 son and 4 daus.
66-4 Nellie md. John Mathias, they moved to California. No issue.
67-5 Elizabeth md. William Bruce from Scotland. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
81-1 Phillip
82-2 Christiana They live in California.
Henry Gloud Morris
1. Gloud Morris was born in Lancashire, England on Apr. 23,1784 where he received his education and learned the trade of ship building. He came to Halifax, N.S. in June 1806 where he worked at his trade. On June 2, 1811 he md. Elizabeth Bates who died Sept. 26,1824 at Halifax. They had 3 sons and 1 dau..
PAGE 478.
*2-1 John William b. Sept. 3, 1814
3-2 William Nicholas b. Oct.15,1816
*4-3 Henry Gloud b. Feb.11,1821 - Apr. 11, 1905
*5-4 Rebecca b. Nov. 3,1819 - Feb.1820
2-1 John William Morris ( 1st. son of Gloud and Elizabeth Bates Morris) went to sea as a young man and was drowned when the vessel on which he shipped was wrecked off the coast of China.
3-2 William Nicholas Morris (2nd. son of Gloud and Elizabeth Bates Morris) learned the carpenter trade in Halifax and later settled in Liscomb, Guysborough Co. He md. Mary Jane Hemlow. They had 7 sons and 3 daus.
6-1 Charles
7-2 Reuben
8-3 John
9-4 William
10-5 Henry
11-6 Samuel
12-7 Francis
13-8 Elizabeth
14-9 Matilda
15-10 Sophia
16-11 Rebecca
William Newcomb of Musquodoboit Harbour was a grandson of William Nicholas Morris.
4-3 Henry Gloud Morris (3rd. son of Gloud and Elizabeth Bates Morris) was born in Halifax where he lived until he was nine years of age. Then he came to South Section, Middle Musquodoboit, to make his home with Mr. & Mrs. David Hollingsworth. Eventually he was able to buy 100 acres of timber land from Good Matthew Archibald about a mile distant from his adopted home. He built a house and barn. On November 19, 1844 he md. Mary, dau. of John Hollingsworth and together they established a home where they lived to a good old age. He died Apr. 11, 1905 and his wife Mary died Feb. 17, 1896, aged 80 years. They are both buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in Middle Musquodoboit. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.PAGE 479.
*16-1 John b. Mar.6,1846 -Apr. 26,1892.
*17-2 William Henry b. June 4, 1848 - May 18,1901
18-3 Margaret Elizabeth b. Mar. 24,1858
16-1 John Morris (1st. son of Henry Gloud and Mary Hollingsworth Morris) when a young man purchased the farm now owned by Percy Fisk, 1980. He md. Maria Oates, the widow of Edward Oates on Jan. 16,1898. She was a sister of Dr. C.H. Morris. The two Morris families were not related as far as can be learned. John died Apr. 26, 1892 in Colorado, USA. They had 3 daus.
*19-1 Frances b. Mar. 2,1879-
*20-2 Bessie b. Mar. 30, 1881-
*21-3 Maria b. Mar. 2,1884-
19-1 Frances Morris (1st.dau. of John and Maria Bates [possibly Oates as above] Morris) md. George Wilson, son of Samuel and Jennie McAulay Wilson of Lower Stewiacke. They lived in Elmsvale, Halifax Co., N.S. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
22-1 Joseph
23-2 Mary Bernice
22-1 Joseph md. Selena Ellen Corkum of LaHave. No issue.
23-2 Mary Bernice md. Everett Mitchell of Cooks Brook. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
24-1 Earl Edward
25-2 Thelma Frances (Mrs. Tom Dillman)
26-3 Ruth Florence (Mrs. Ralph Barton)
27-4 Bertha Georgina (Mrs. Carl Cook)PAGE 480.
George and Frances were divorced and Frances md. 2nd. Warren Campbell. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
28-1 Lillian (Mrs. Copeland, West Quincey, Mass.)
29-2 Gladys (Mrs. Spofford, East Lynn, Mass.
30-3 Irma
31-4 William
George Wilson md. 2nd Ella Urquahart Morris, dau. of Dr. Charles Henry Morris. No issue. George died in Aug. 1949 and is buried in Hilltop Cemetery beside Captain A.G. Morris in an unmarked grave. Mrs. George Wilson died in Vancouver, Feb. 21,1865. Buriel[sic] was at Sechelt, B.C. beside her son Tom.20-2 Bessie Morris (2nd. dau. of John and Maria Oates Morris) md. 1st. Anthony McGuskie of Wilkes- Barre, Pennsylvania on Oct. 22,1901. They had 1 son.
32-1 Gerald Anthony b. Jan. 4,1903. Gerald md. 1st. ______.
Md. 2nd. Lucy Marlowe. He is a retired naval officer. They had
1 dau. Bessie md. 2nd. James H. Roberts. They had 3 sons.
33-2 Wukkuan of Sherman Oaks, Calif.
34-3 James Harvey, Los Angeles, Calif.
35-4 Albert in Peru, South America.21-3 Maria Morris (3rd. dau. of John and Maria Oates Morris) went to Colorado, when nineteen years old. She md. William H. Johnson. No issue.
17-2 William Henry Morris (2nd. son of Henry Gloud and Mary Hollingsworth Morris) md. Susie Olivia Margeson of Berwick, N.S. They made their home in Somerville, Mass. Susie died June 8, 1893 and he died May 18, 1901. They had 2 daus.
36-1 Susie Amelia
37-2 Mary Ethel - both live in the U.S.PAGE 481.
18-3 Margaret Elizabeth Morris (Only dau. of Henry Gloud and Mary Hollingsworth Morris) md. May 1,1883 Alfred Scott, son of Alexander and Jane Nuttal Scott. They resided at the Scott homestead, Murchyville, (Gordon Hippern), 1980 until December 1890 when they purchased the farm formerly owned by James McDonald where they lived until her mother’s death in 1896. They moved back to her old home to care for her father in his declining years. There they lived with their son Ross who owned and operated his grandfather’s farm (Henry Gloud Morris). This farm until 1979 was owned by Walter Ramsey, a great grandson of Henry Gloud Morris. Alfred and Margaret had 3 daus. And 5 sons.
*38-2 Janet Myrtle died when 2 yrs. old
39-2 Henry Morris
*40-3 Murray
*41-4 William Stanley
*42-5 Alice
*43-6 Ross L.
44-7 Noble W.
45-8 Elsie M.
39-2 Henry Morris Scott (1st. son of Alfred and Margaret Morris Scott) went to the Canadian west when a young man.
40-3 Murray (2nd son of Alfred and Margaret Morris Scott) owned and lived on the farm formerly owned by Robert Higgins, Higginsville, 1980, property of Lloyd Butcher and his mother, he was unmarried. Later he sold the farm and lived with a nephew, Walter Ramsay.
41-4 William Stanley (3rd. son of Alfred and Margaret Morris Scott) lived in Brookvale, Musquodoboit on the Samuel James Archibald farm, property of his son Lorne, 1980. He md. Mildred J. Higgins of Higginsville. They had 2 sons and 3 daus.PAGE 482.
46-1 Myrtle
47-2 Edna
48-3 Lorne
49-4 William
50-5 Ruth
42-5 Alice Scott (2nd dau. of Alfred and Margaret Morris Scott) md. E.W. Stevenson of Musquodoboit Harbour. No issue.
43-6 Ross L. (4th. son of Alfred and Margaret Morris Scott) resided on his grandfather Morris’ farm. He was unmarried.
44-7 Noble W. (5th. son of Alfred and Margaret Morris Scott) enlisted in 1916. He remained in England until March 1919; returned home where he remained until 1921. Then he went to Manitoba, and later to B.C. He md. Elsie P. Martin of Salmon Arm,
B. C. No issue.
45-8 Elsie M. (3rd. dau. of Alfred and Margaret Morris Scott) md. Douglas Ramsey of Stewiacke. They had 4 daus. And 2 sons.
50-1 Grace
51-2 Beatrice
52-3 Lawrence
53-4 Walter
54-5 Alice
55-6 Shirley
53-4 Walter inherited the Morris homestead where he lived until 1979, when the property was sold to Gordon Hippern. Walter Ramsay built a new home on the Little River, Shaw’s Lake Rd.
James Muir
James Muir came from Scotland and first settled in Shubenacadie. He md. Miss Wardrope of Milford.
1. James and his wife had 3 daus.
*2-1 Mary
*3-2 Isabell
*4-3 SarahPAGE 483.
Mrs. Muir died in Shubenacadie, and he md. 2nd. Jane McKenzie of Lake Egmont where they lived for a few years and where 3 daughters were born.
*5-4 Eliza
*6-5 Louisa
7-6 Ellen
James Muir’s 2nd wife died and he md. 3rd. Abigail Croker of Rawdon, Hants Co. By his 3rd. marriage one daughter was born who died young. Mr. Muir settled in Middle Musquodoboit during his 2nd. marriage. They lived on the Geddie Reid Place owned by Daniel Ross, in 1980. He built a grist mill near his house and dug a deep channel called the Mill race which carried water from a point of the brook further up for power. Today the trench is still visible in the field owned by Mrs. Jennie Reid, near the old clay works, 1980. After living in Middle Musquodoboit for some years his third wife died. His daughters Eliza (8 years) and Louisa (14 years) went to live with Mrs. Francis Layton, their Aunt Mary and grew up with her.
James Muir went to Lake Egmont, then to Chaswood to the home of his sister, Mrs. Thompson Bell, where he died at age of 78 years. James Muir died Sept.12,1874.
2-1 Mary (1st. dau. of James and Miss Wardrope Muir died at her sister’s home, (Mrs. Arthur Gladwin).
3-2 Isabell (2nd. dau. of James and Miss Wardrope Muir) md. her cousin ______McKenzie at Lake Egmont and where she died.
4-3 Sarah (3rd. dau. of James and Miss Wardrope Muir md. James Blackburn and moved to New Jersey, USA.PAGE 484.
5-4 Eliza (4th. dau. of James Muir and 1st. dau. of Jane McKenzie Muir) md. Francis Gladwin. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
8-1 Mrs. James McFetridge (Mary)
9-2 Mrs. George Brown (Jane)
10-3 Henry lived and died in Colorado.
11-4 Edmond lived in Alaska, and died in Vancouver.
Eliza md. 2nd. Joseph Bruce, she was his second wife. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
12-1 Joseph
13-2 Fannie
12-1 Joseph md. Miss Ramsay, they had 1 son.
14-1 Russell was unmarried and lived in Chaswood.
13-2 Fannie md. __________.6-5 Louisa (5th. dau. of James and 2nd. dau. of Jane McKenzie Muir) md. Arthur Gladwin and became the mother of eleven children. Her descendants are listed in the Gladwin history.
7-6 Ellen (6th. dau. of James and 3rd dau. of Jane McKenzie Muir) went to the U.S.
She md. Walter Gordener and had 3 sons.James Murchy
1. James Murchy came from Aberdeen, Scotland. In 1831 and 1832 the name was spelled Murcky. He came with William Hay. They settled south of the village of Musquodoboit and later this section was called Murchyville. The house was close to the old grist mill, James Murchy built on the N.W. side of the Little River and William Hay settled across the brook on the hill. The old house was later moved and used as a wood-shed at the home of his son Alexander. He md. Elizabeth Annand. They had 5 sons and 2 daus.
PAGE 485.
2-1 John b. 1823
3-2 James b. 1826
4-3 William
*5-4 Alexander b. Aug. 19,1834
6-5 David
7-6 Dau.
*8-7 Elizabeth
James cleared the land and made a farm in Murchyville. Then he built a carding and grist mill on Little River, just below the present bridge. These two mills were only four feet apart. James died at the age of 79 years and is buried in Elderbank along with his wife Elizabeth. They were Methodists.
2-1 John (1st. son of James and Elizabeth Annand Murchy) md. Bella Dunbrack. They lived in Minneapolils. Family but no record.
3-2 James (2nd. son of James and Elizabeth Annand Murchy) md. Elizabeth Cruickshank of Elderbank. He purchased John Hay’s sawmill in Murchyville which his sons operated. Later a son-in-law, Edward Marks, put in modern sawmill which he operated himself. James lived across the road from his father on the same site as the present large house in Murchyville owned by Mr. & Mrs. Kay, 1980. James had 2 sons and 1 dau.
9-1 Sinclair
*10-2 Lewis
*11-3 Margaret
9-1 Sinclair and family moved to Crowe’s Nest Pass.
10-2 Lewis md. Elizabeth Howe of Elderbank. She was a grand-daughter of Joseph Howe, her father was Edward Howe. Lewis built the present large house in Murchyville. They had 1 son and 4 daus.
13-1 Edith (Mrs. Eisan)
14-2 Bessie
15-3 Margaret
James
PearlPAGE 486.
11-3 Margaret md. Edward Marks. They moved to Ship Harbour where he operated a mill. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
16-1 Carrie (Mrs. Norman Cole)
17-2 Lawrence
4-3 William (3rd. son of John and Elizabeth Annand Murchy) md. ________ . He lived in the west. Family, but no record is available.
5-4 Alexander ( 4th. son of John and Elizabeth Annand Murchy) md. Mary Jane Cole. They were married on Dec. 24, 1858. He lived across the road from his brother James. They had 5 sons and 2 daus.
*18-1 William Elgin b. Feb. 24,1860 - Sept. 17,1900
*19-2 Frank Burton b. Sept. 8,1861 - July 22,1897
*20-3 Bubby b. June 21, 1863 - Aug.27,1867
*21-4 Alexander George b. Feb. 18, 1865 -
*22-5 Bessie Alice b. Feb. 8,1868 -
*23-6 Mary Susan b. Mar. 28,1875 -
*24-7 Winfield Artz b. Mar. 16,1885 -
18-1 William md. Clara Jennex of Jeddore. He operated a farm in Murchyville. He died accidentally. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
25-1 William -unmarried
26-2 Earl
-3 Alice (Mrs. McBain)26-2 Earl md. Mrs. Lewis Murchy of Elderbank. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
27-1 Elgin
28-2 Lloyd
29-3 Lillian (Mrs. Carl Crowell)
19-2 Frank was killed in a gold mine.
20-3 Bubby died when four years old.
21-4 Alexander md. Annie Jennings. He lived in Moose River, later moved to California.PAGE 487.
They had 2 sons and 4 daus.
29-1 Albert
30-2 Ira
31-3 Jane (Mrs. Johnson)
32-4 Bessie
33-5 Myrtle Beryl
34-6 Beatrice (Mrs. Johnson), she md. her late sister Jane’s husband.22-5 Bessie md. and lived in New York. No issue.
23-6 Mary md. Dr. Osgoode and lived in New York. No issue.
24-7 Winfield Artz md. Zelda Hartling, Middle Musquodoboit. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
35-1 Douglas H.
36-2 Vera Jane.
[Winfield] Artz md. 2nd. Alice Davis of Vermont, N.H.
37-3 John Alexander
38-4 Mary Jane
39-5 Natalie
40-6 Nancy
35-1 Douglas md. Agnes Salway. No issue.
36-2 Vera lived in New York
37-3 John md. and lives in Westfield, Mass.
38-4 Mary md. Hubert Crozier. They have 5 children.
39-5 Natalie md. Robert Martill. They have 3 sons and 3 daus.
40-6 Nancy md. Lewis Bisaillon, 1 son and 1 dau.6-5 David (5th son of James and Elizabeth Annand Murchy) md. and lived in New Westminster. Family but no record is available.
7-6 Dau. md. Samuel Green and moved to Alberta. No record.
8-7 Elizabeth (2nd. dau. of James and Elizabeth Annand Murchy) md. Alexander Higgins. Her descendants are listed in the Higgins history.PAGE 488.
James Murphy
1. James Murphy came from Ireland. He md. Alice (2nd. dau. of David and Letitia Barnhill Archibald) in 1815. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
*2-1 Eleanor b. 1815
3-2 David b. 1820
4-3 Letitia b.1822
*5-4 James b. 1824 - 1900
6-5 John b. 1825James died Apr. 21, 1868 age 76 years and his wife Alice died Aug. 9,1849, age 54 years. He had a sawmill in Glenmore, on the Mrs. Florence Archibald farm (1980).
2-1 Eleanor (1st. dau. of James and Alice Archibald Murphy) md. John McFetridge. For her descendants see the McFetridge history.
3-2 David (1st.son of James and Alice Archibald Murphy) md. _________. They lived in Brookvale and then moved to Hilden. 1 son David and dau. Martha md. George Reid. Descendants in the Reid history.
7-1 David, son of 3-2, b. Aug.1, 1847 - Jan. 17, 1922. David md. Susan Lamon (June 30,1852 - Nov.12,1919. They had 7 sons and 4 daus.
* 8-1 James William b. Sept.15, 1870-Jan. 1941
* 9-2 Edson died when young
*10-3 Warren b. Oct.27, 1875
*11-4 Henry Thomas died and buried at sea in 1899
*12-5 Mary Craig d. June 1928
*13-6 Hedley died in California about 1929
*14-7 Edith died very young
*15-8 Eldridge died as an infant
*16-9 Fred killed at Vimy Ridge
*17-10 Christina b. 1891 -1915
*18-11 Hattie b 1893PAGE 489.
8-1 James William (1st son of David & Susan Lamon Murphy) md. Mary Jane McCurdy on Jan. 19, 1895. She was born Dec. 1870-Feb. 17, 1913, died in Yukon. They had 4 sons and 4 daus.
*19-1 Susan Edith b Nov. 8, 1895
*20-2 Walter McCurdy b June 28, 1897-1945
*21-3 Henry Thomas b Jan. 29, 1899
*22-4 Hilda May b Dec. 3, 1900-
*23-5 Charles Reid b Aug. 3, 1904-)
*24-6 David b Sept. 7, 1906 - ) 4 children
*25-7 Mary Craig b July 26, 1908-) born in
*26-8 Betsy b Jan. 14, 1911 - June 1924) Dawson.
19-1 Susan md. Gordon Hector Reid on June 22, 1926. After her husband's death she worked as a public health nurse for the Fort William District. They had 2 sons.
27-1 Donald Hector
28-2 Bruce Gordon
27-1 Donald md. Jacqueline McMahon. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
29-1 Bryon David
30-2 Laura Joan
31-3 -------- Alan
32-4 Keith Farley
28-2 Bruce md. Sylvia Riddell. They have 3 sons.
33-1 Gordon Jeffery
34-2 Morrow Gregory
35-3 Bruce Lanard
20-2 Walter md. Wilma ---------. No issue.
21-3 Henry lived in Toronto since 1920.
22-4 Hilda md. A. Harry Lewis. They have 1 son
and 1 dau.
36-1 Sylvia
37-2 Ross
Hilda lived in New Westminster, B.C.PAGE 490.
23-5 Charles md. Jean Whynott. They live in Liverpool, N.S. 2 sons and 2 daus.
38-1 Arthur Reid
39-2 William McCurdy
40-3 Betty
41-4 Ruth Elihea
24-6 David md. Arlene Andrews. He lived and raised his family in Aurora, Illinois, U.S.A. 3 sons and 2 daus.
42-1 David Jr.
43-2 Janet Marie
44-3 Mary Ellen
45-4 Harry Thomas
46-5 Terrence
25-7 Mary is a nurse on the staff of Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Ontario.10-3 Warren (3rd son of David & Susan Lamon Murphy) md. Carrie ---------. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
47-1 Anita
48-2 Craig
12-5 Mary (1st dau. of David & Susan Lamon Murphy) md. Clair Scott in Geneva, Illinois. No issue.4-3 Letitia (2nd dau. of James & Alice Archibald Murphy). No record.
5-4 James (2nd son of James & Alice Archibald Murphy) md. Elizabeth Pearson b 1829, sister of David Pearson of Brookvale. James lived in Glenmore on his father's farm. They had 5 sons and 3 daus.
*1 Alice d. Aug. 3, 1859 age 4 years
*2 Samuel d Aug. 2, 1859 age 6 years, 9 mos.
*3 Mary J. d Oct. 11, 1859 age 2 years
*4 William d July 18, 1862 age 21 years, 11 mos.
*5 James d Oct. 21, 1864 age 8 years
*49-6 Elizabeth b Mar. 18, 1859
*50-7 Henry
51-8 Alfred b Dec. 2, 1864-Aug. 21, 1956
The first five children died of diphtheria. James died in 1900.PAGE 491.
49-6 Elizabeth md. George B. Phalen, Hotel keeper in Middle Musquodoboit. They had 4 sons and 4 daus.
*52-1 Mary
*53-2 Georgie P.
*54-3 Myrtle P.
*55-4 James d 1947
*56-5 John d 1954
*57-6 Jane d 1957
*58-7 Arthur d 1956
*59-8 Dunlap
52-1 Mary md. Angus Fitzpatrick of Shubenacadie. They had 6 daus. and 3 sons.
60-1 Ivan of Glace Bay
61-2 George
62-3 Ralph
63-4 Kathleen (Mrs. George Murphy of Glace Bay
64-5 Jean died in 1916
65-6 Gladys
66-7 Myrtle (Mrs. Palmer Branch of Bathurst, N.B.)
67-8 Helen (Mrs. Murray Fraser of Lunenburg, N.S.)
68-9 Eileen (Mrs. Cyril McLellan of Truro)
53-2 Georgie md. William Hines. They lived in Haverhill, Mass. She died in 1957. They had 2 daus.
69-1 Mrs. Richard Wood of New Market, N.H.
70-2 Eleanor died when 3 years old.
54-3 Myrtle md. John Heisler. They lived in Vancouver. 2 sons.
71-1 John P.
72-2 EarlePAGE 492.
71-1 John works at the Dominion Archives in Ottawa.
72-2 Earle lives in Vancouver, B.C.
55-4 James md. Mary Parks of Musquodoboit. They had 3 sons and 5 daus.
56-5 John md. Kate Currie of Shubenacadie, they had 3 daus.
57-6 Jane md. Benson Kennedy of Ingramport, N.S. They had 2 sons.
58-7 Arthur md Sadie Isenor of Elmsdale. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
59-8 Dunlap md. Annie Longmaid of Newfoundland. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.50-7 Henry (4th son of James & Elizabeth Pearson Murphy) md. Jane McCurdy. No issue.
51-8 Alfred (5th son of James & Elizabeth Pearson Murphy) md. Bessie McCurdy (dau. of Walter McCurdy) on Sept. 18, 1889. They had 6 sons and 5 daus.
*73-1 Mary P. b July 4, 1890-Sept. 6, 1891
*74-2 Agnes Lola b Dec. 27, 1891
*75-3 James Walter b Aug. 21, 1893-
*76-4 Elizabeth Pearl b Aug. 26, 1895- Apr. 5, 1897
*77-5 Henry Lawrence b Mar. 27, 1897-Feb 3, 1914
*78-6 Austin b Apr. 10, 1899-Jan 4, 1900
*79-7 Ivan Victor b Nov. 12, 1900-May 22, 1958
*80-8 Verna b Oct. 22, 1902 - unmarried
*81-9 Helen Merle b July 5, 1904-May 27, 1941
*82-10 George Wyman b Sept. 4, 1906-
*83-11 Roy Douglas b Aug. 10, 1910-PAGE 493.
74-2 Agnes Lola md. Earl James McConnell He was an accountant in Calgary. They had 2 sons.
*84-1 James Lawrence d. 1942
*85-2 Edward Walter
84-1 James Lawrence was a pilot in the R.C.A.F. He was killed in England in 1942.
85-2 Edward Walter md. Doris Fregin of Ottawa, a Squadron Leader in the air-force.
2 sons.
86-1 James Lawrence
87-2 Edward Henry
75-3 James Walter md. 1st Helen P. Hurst. They had 1 dau.
88-1 Helen
88-1 Helen md. John G. Gray. James Walter's wife Helen died. He md. 2nd Bessie Walton. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
89-1 Bessie Marguerite
90-2 Ronald
89-1 Bessie md. Glen Mertenson
90-2 Ronald md. Audrey Herbert
77-5 Henry Lawrence was unmarried.
79-7 Ivan Victor md. Florence Vickery. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
*91-1 Donald Ivan
92-2 Joyce Arlene
91-1 Donald md. Colleen Meyers. Donald md. 2nd. Maryanne Koles.
92-2 Joyce md. Allan. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
93-1 Vicki Louise
94-2 Gary Allan
95-3 Martin Douglas
96-4 Richard Bryan
81-9 Helen Merle md. Lowell McTaggart. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
97-1 Elizabeth Jean
98-2 George William
97-1 Elizabeth md. Donald Smith.PAGE 494.
98-2 George md. Rita Bellefeuille. 1 son and 1 dau.
99-1 William Wayne
100-2 Brenda Lynn
82-10 George md. Ethel Stranse. . . 2 daus.
101-1 Marilynn Virginia md. Roger Kerans
102-2 Barbara Maxine md. Patrick Kehoe
73-11 Roy Douglas md. Margaret Weber. 2 sons.
103-1 Douglas Charles
104-2 Donald Lawrence
Mrs. Alfred Murphy died Nov. 9, 1910. Alfred md. 2nd Eva Edwards on July 12, 1912. No issue.6-5 John (3rd son of James & Alice Archibald Murphy) md. Eliza Archibald. They had 2 daus. and lived in Glenmore on the Auser farm now owned by Carl Gilroy. No record of family.
Edward McCabe
The McCabe family came from Ireland and reached Nova Scotia by way of Pennsylvania. They settled in Pictou, under the "Philadelphia Company" scheme and had a very difficult time.
The old McCabe homestead is in Lockbroom, Pictou Co. James McCabe donated the land where the first Presbyterian church was erected. A monument now marks the spot. James McCabe, grandson of James McCabe moved from Pictou to Greenfield, Col. Co. He was born May 18, 1781 and died 1862.PAGE 495.
1. James, the grandson, md. Nancy Whidden (1787-1858) They were md. Sept. 10, 1807 and had 7 sons & 3 daus.
2-1 John b Sept. 10, 1808
3-2 Samuel b Apr. 15, 1810
4-3 Mary b June 25, 1812
5-4 Eleanor b June 23, 1815
6-5 James b July 6, 1817
7-6 Daniel b June 9, 1819
*8-7 Edward MacLean b Apr. 3, 1821
*9-8 Abigail b Mar. 23, 1823-Oct. 4, 1892
10-9 Ara b Mar. 7, 1825
11-10 Ralph b July 27, 1827
2-1 John md. 1st Rebecca McLellan, 2nd Annie Ward.
3-2 Samuel md. Elizabeth Bartlett of Onslow.
4-3 Mary md. William Staples of Lr. Onslow.
5-4 Eleanor md. Richard Pyke of Smithfield.
6-5 James md. Abigail Downing of Stewiacke.
7-6 Daniel md. Susan McCarmin (?)
8-7 Edward md. Sarah J. Higgins of Higginsville.
9-8 Abigail md. George Higgins of Higginsville.
10-9 Ara md. Dorothy Downing of Stewiacke.
11-10 Ralph md. Jane Downing of Stewiacke.
8-7 Edward (5th son of James & Nancy Whidden McCabe) moved from Greenfield to Musquodoboit. He was the pioneer McCabe in this valley. He md. Sarah Higgins on Dec. 12, 1844. Edward had served his apprenticeship to the blacksmith trade with Jacob Layton of Great Village, after which he came to Musquodoboit, married and settled in Elmsvale, then called "The flat". His shop stood near the old Reid house, owned by the Leggs, 1980. Here he worked for a time, then sold out to D.W.B. Reid and moved to the south side of the river in Higginsville. Here he carried on a very successful blacksmith business for many years, and here most of his family was born, (Ronald Fraser property, 1980).PAGE 496.
Mrs. Edward McCabe died in 1896 and Mr. Edward McCabe died in 1909. They are both buried in the Higginsville Cemetery. They had 7 sons and 3 daus.
12-1 John
13-2 Edward
14-3 James
15-4 Elizabeth
16-5 Layton
17-6 Jane
18-7 Judson
19-8 Spurgeon
20-9 Henry
21-10 Emily
22-11 Alfred
12-1 John went to California. He md. Emma -------. No issue.
13-2 Edward went to California where he was a teacher. He md. Mattie -------. They had 5 sons.
23-1 Kenneth
24-2 Ernest
25-3 Cecil
26-4 Brice
27-5 Rand
14-3 James went to California and taught school.
15-4 Elizabeth was unmarried.
16-5 Layton moved to Prince Edward Island, a farmer. He md. 1st May Gay. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
28-1 Sylvan
29-2 Harold
30-3 Roy
31-4 Lauretta
Layton md. 2nd Annie Fraser. They had,
32-1 Claude
33-2 Alvah
34-3 Jean (Mrs. George McLellan of P.E.I.)PAGE 497.
35-4 Bernice (Mrs. Milton Melish of P.E.I.)
36-5 Byron
37-6 Ernest
38-7 Stanley
17-6 Jane md. Donald Higgins and lived in Arlington, Mass. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
39-1 Lucinda
40-2 Dorothy
41-3 Claude
18-7 Judson was unmarried
19-8 Spurgeon md. Harriet Fraser. He inherited the old homestead which was formerly owned by the late James Higgins. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
42-1 Zella (Mrs. Lawrence Higgins) 2 sons, Glen, Robert.
43-2 Trueman - unmarried
44-3 Gordon, unmd.
45-4 Ruth (Mrs. E.M. McLeod of Mass.) No issue.
46-5 Ralph md. Ruby Garden of Elmsdale, 1 son, Keith
Ralph operated the home farm. (Owned by Mr. & Mrs. John Tilley, 1980)
20-9 Henry was killed in a Yukon gold mine.
21-10 Emily md. Rev. Skinner of Berwick, N.S. They had 2 sons.
47-1 Kenneth Twin
48-2 Carl Twin
22-11 Alfred md. Lizzie Hurley. They had 1 son and 4 daus.
49-1 Lillian (Mrs. Erle Hakes, Mass.)
50-2 Grace (Mrs. Neil McDonald, C.B.)
51-3 Judson
52-4 Pearl (Mrs. William Scales of Manitoba)
53-5 RubyPAGE 498.
9-8 Abigail (3rd dau. of James & Nancy Whidden McCabe) md. George Higgins. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
*54-1 Asa
*55-2 Olive
*56-3 Jonathan
*57-4 Mary
*58-5 Nancy
*59-6 Samuel b Feb. 25, 1864 -
*60-7 Albion
54-1 Asa started his school days at Brookvale as there was as yet, no school at Higginsville. The school house was built of logs, the teacher was James Hanna. Asa md. Nancy Staples of Onslow. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
61-1 Sedgwick lived in Providence, R.I.
62-2 Lida
63-3 Effie
64-4 Wallace
55-2 Olive md. William Butcher, she was his 2nd wife. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
65-1 Arthur lived in Elderbank.
66-2 Charles lived in Meadowvale
67-3 Neil
68-4 Roy
69-5 Martha died young
70-6 Mabel
71-7 Ada
56-3 Jonathan went to the United States, md. there and had a dau. Mabel. His wife and child died when the dau. was quite young.
57-4 Mary md. Charles Wright of Dartmouth. They had 6 sons and 4 daus.
72-1 Arthur
73-2 Austin
74-3 Maurice
75-4 Sydney
76-5 Gordon
77-6 Everett
78-7 Edith
79-8 Gertrude md. Arthur Pettipas of Dartmouth.
80-9 Ella
81-10 EvaPAGE 499.
58-5 Nancy md. John Butcher. They had 3 daus. and 4 sons.
82-1 Grace (Mrs. John Marr of Truro)
83-2 Reginald md. Laura Brown, lives in North River.
84-3 Warren md. Emma Henry
85-4 Percy md. Hazel Nash, lives in Vancouver.
86-5 Marshall died when 19 years old.
87-6 Marguerite died at 18 years.
88-7 Sylvia (Mrs. Earl Evans of Vancouver).
59-6 Samuel md. Gertrude Mae Prest of Mooseland. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
89-1 Elvie md. Lionel Poiterrin, 34 Walter Ave., New Market, Ont.
90-2 Marjorie md. Stanley Higgins.
91-3 Harold md. Nora Miller (8 sons and 6 daus.).
60-7 Albion md. Mabel Lynds of North River. He was a blacksmith. They had 2 daus. and 1 son.
92-1 Pearl md. Roy Works.
93-2 Annie md. John Kerr
94-3 Wilson md. Pearl Lynds
Thomas McCallum
Thomas McCallum, eldest son of David McCallum, was born Apr. 20, 1778. David was among the early settlers of Onslow. He md. Margaret Moore of Truro in 1775. She came to Truro in 1760 with her brothers, sisters and their husbands. Her brothers were Hugh, Daniel and William Moore. Her sisters were Esther (Mrs. Robert Hunter, Janet (Mrs. William Logan), Alice (Mrs. John Archibald). These early settlers came from Londonderry, Ireland, by way of New Hampshire.
PAGE 500.
Thomas settled in Middle Musquodoboit. The road to his farm went in by what is now (1980) the Cyril Hubley place. The old road was discovered in 1964 when a road was made to a gravel pit on what was then the Milton McKeen property. The McCallum farm lay across the river from what is now the Carl Grant farm (1980). After the McCallums moved away it was owned by James Scott, then Samuel Crockett and Charles McFetridge.
Thomas md. Janet (youngest dau. of William & Janet Moore Logan). They are both buried in the Pioneer cemetery.
(Thomas d April 1859 - age 81)
Janet d Dec. 1864 - age 89 ) Inscription1. Thomas & Janet had 2 sons and 5 daus.
*2-1 Margaret b 1807 - 1887
*3-2 Thomas b 1812-1878
4-3 William b 1815-
*5-4 Alice
*6-5 Janet
*7-6 Pheobe
8-7 Mary d Mar. 1, 1841
2-1 Margaret McCallum (1st dau. of Thomas & Janet Logan McCallum) md. Joseph McMullin. They lived on the farm owned by Baker’s greenhouses, 1980. They are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.
(Joseph d Apr. 16, 1883 - age 72
Margaret d Oct. 3, 1887 - age 80)
Inscription
Joseph and Margaret had 4 sons and 1 dau.
9-1 John
10-2 Thomas
11-3 Alexander
12-4 William Joseph
13-5 Margaret AnnPAGE 501.
9-1 John md. -------- Dillman. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
10-2 Thomas md. and moved to Boston.
11-3 Alexander md. Janet Taylor, they had 3 sons.
12-4 William Joseph md. Elizabeth Fox. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
14-1 Esson md. Laura Smith
15-2 Annie (Mrs. George Frame)
16-3 Maggie Jane d 1881- age 2 years.
13-5 Margaret Ann md. George Cole of Elderbank. They had 5 sons and 2 daus.
17-1 Sidney
18-2 Harvey
19-3 Lillis
20-4 Norman
21-5 Clarence
22-6 Maurice
23-7 Josephine3-2 Thomas McCallum (1st son of Thomas & Janet Logan McCallum) md. Ruth Dickie, dau. of David and Ruth Weatherby Dickie of Glenmore. They settled in the east end of Glenmore, now forest. No issue.
“Thomas d Aug. 17, 1878 - age 66
Ruth d Mar. 11, 1880-age 70” Inscription4-3 William McCallum (2nd son of Thomas & Janet Logan McCallum) inherited the farm, later moved to Camden, Col. Co. He md. -------- Logan. He died at 99 years; he and his wife are buried in Camden. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
24-1 Logan
25-2 Henry
26-3 George
27-4 Roseanne - unmarried
28-5 Pheobe
29-6 Harriet (Mrs. James Clark)
30-7 MelvillePAGE 502.
5-4 Alice McCallum (1st dau. of Thomas & Janet Logan McCallum) md. James Guild. They had 3 sons. They are buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
*31-1 John Archibald
*32-2 Edward - unmarried
*33-3 Frederick
31-1 John Archibald Guild md. Margaret Mickle of River John. Their son Harris lived on the home place in Elmsvale. They had 5 sons and 1 dau.
34-1 Robert md. Mabel Stacey.
35-2 Harris md. Arlene Gaston.
36-3 Sidney - unmarried
37-4 Susan (Mrs. Bates Fraser)
38-5 James md. Althea Ryan
39-6 George (1883-1884)
33-3 Frederick Guild md. Theresa Nelson of Stewiacke and settled in the United States. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
40-1 Alice
41-2 Nellie
42-3 Alfred
43-4 Ralph6-5 Janet McCallum (2nd dau of Thomas & Janet Logan McCallum) was unmarried. After her brother William moved to Camden she managed the farm with Donny Grant as a helper.
7-6 Pheobe McCallum was unmarried.
8-7 Mary McCallum (4th dau. of Thomas & Janet Logan McCallum) md. John Barnhill Archibald, son of David & Letitia Barnhill Archibald in March 1824.
Ref: Miller book, pg. 42.
They had 4 sons and 2 daus.
*44-1 Janet - 1830-1880
*45-2 John Barnhill - 1833-1896
46-3 David 1831-
*47-4 Thomas - 1835-1856
48-5 Pheobe Ann 1837-
49-6 William 1838-1907
44-1 Janet md. David Pearson, they are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery. Her descendants are listed in the Pearson history.PAGE 503.
45-2 John Barnhill Archibald md. Margaret Irwin of Lower Truro in 1862. They are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery. They had 4 sons and 4 daus.
50-1 Frank
51-2 Mary Eliza
52-3 Henry twin
53-4 John twin
54-5 Sarah - 1869-1919
55-6 Margaret Ann
56-7 James
57-8 Janet
46-3 David Archibald went to the U.S. where he married and had a family. No record.
47-4 Thomas Archibald was lost at sea in 1856 when he was about 21 years old.
48-5 Pheobe Ann Archibald went to the U.S. She was not married.
49-6 William Archibald md. Mary McFetridge in 1862. They had 1 son. William died 1907, he and his wife are buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
James McCurdy
The McCurdy family, originally from Scotland, reached Nova Scotia by way of Ireland and New England. About 1772 Alexander McCurdy with his wife Jannet, four children and his sister Peggy, settled in Onslow. Their son James married Agnes Archibald in 1788, and it was James Munroe McCurdy, their son, who with his brother Alexander pioneered in Musquodoboit. (A brother Matthew and a sister Sarah also settled in Musquodoboit. See histories of these families. Genealogical numbers 1- 43-2 are concerned with McCurdy ancestors before James came to Musquodoboit.)
PAGE 504.
43-2 James Munroe (1st son of James & Agnes Archibald McCurdy) was doubtless named after Rev. James Munroe, one of the earliest ministers of Colchester County. In 1813, James and his brother Alexander came from Onslow to Middle Musquodoboit and cleared a field on a 200 acre lot their father had purchased for them. This lot of land made two farms, and was owned and occupied by these two brothers for many years. Subsequently, it was divided again, James’ half went to his two sons, Isaac and Thomas and has since been sold to others. James built his house on the north side of the Brookvale road, was later occupied by his two sons. Isaac died in 1867 and sometime after the house was burned with all its contents. Thomas then built the house occupied by Keith Kingsbury, 1980. Isaac’s family built a small house where the Captain Burris house now stands. This small house later burned and the present house was built by Allen, Isaac’s son about 1884 shortly after. (It is now owned by Thomas Doucette, 1980). Two hundred acres were added to Alexander’s half which went to his two sons, William and J. Watson, and was later owned by a grandson Roy B. McCurdy, and Frank McCurdy, 1980. Alexander built his house on the old road and later when the present road was built in 1847 he moved the house and barn down to the present site.
James md. on Oct. 25, 1814, Margaret (dau. of Alexander & Rebecca Baird Miller). Margaret was a sister of Thomas Miller who wrote the Historical Record of Colchester County. She was born May 24, 1797 and died Oct. 11, 1845. James and Margaret had 8 sons and 4 daus.PAGE 505.
*56-1 Alexander b 1815 d 1841
*57-2 James b 1817 died young
*58-3 Rebecca S. b 1819
*59-4 Agnes Jane b 1820
*60-5 John Kent b 1822-July 14, 1908
*61-6 Robert Sprott b 1824
*62-7 Isaac b 1826-Mar. 31, 1867 died at 20 years
*63-8 George W. b1828 - died at 20 years
*64-9 Elizabeth Miller b 1830 d at 18 years
*65-10 William b 1832 d in infancy
*66-11 Alexander Thomas b 1834-Mar. 6, 1883 age 49
*67-12 Harriet J. b 1836 - unmarried
After the death of his wife, James md. 2nd Mary Parker, a sister of John and George Parker, widow of McDougall. They had 2 daus.
*68-13 Jennet
69-14 Susan
58-3 Rebecca S. (1st dau. Of James & Margaret Miller McCurdy) md. on Jan. 31, 1838 Henry C. Archibald. They moved to Groton, Mass. She died on June 15, 1854. They had 4 sons and 5 daus.
*70-1 Ebenezer Charles b 1839-1861
*71-2 Melville McCurdy b 1840-1849
*72-3 Margaret Jane b 1842-1846
*73-4 Rebecca Ann b 1844-1861
*74-5 Margaret Agnes b 1846-1852
*75-6 Georgie Elizabeth b 1840-1849
*76-7 Miriam b 1850
77-8 James William b 1852-1868
*78-9 Henry Adams b 1853-1854
59-4 Agnes Jane (2nd dau. of James & Margaret Miller McCurdy) md. Barry Hamilton. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
79-1 Henry died unmarried
80-2 Margaret died unmarried
81-3 James Munroe b 1844
81-3 James md. On Dec. 28, 1871. Margaret Kent (dau. Of William Kent & Sara Parker). They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
*82-1 Elizabeth Kent
*83-2 George Barry
*84-3 Lewis William
*85-4 Edgar Hill
86-5 Sara Jane b 1879-1918
87-6 Jessie May b 1887-1887PAGE 506.
82-1 Elizabeth Kent (1st dau. of James and Margaret Kent) md. Rev. William McDonald of Pictou. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
88-1 Anne May
89-2 John James Gordon
90-3 Margaret Evelyn
91-4 George Elmer
83-2 George Barry (1st son of James and Margaret Kent) md. Mabel Hamilton. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
92-1 Earle William
93-2 James Aubrey
94-3 Louis Kent
95-4 Martha Florence
96-5 Margaret Frances
84-3 Lewis William (2nd son of James and Margaret Kent) md. Mabel Little. They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
97-1 James Ervin
*98-2 John Douglas
99-3 Eva Margaret
*100-4 Rae Parker
101-5 Edith Sara
102-6 Gordon Lewis
98-2 John Douglas md. Kathleen Marie Cox of Halifax in 1924.
85-4 Edgar Hill (3rd son of James and Margaret Kent) md. Georgina Cleveland of Lunenburg. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
103-1 Mae Elizabeth
104-2 Margaret
105-3 George Kent
106-4 ParkerPAGE 507.
Descendants of John Kent McCurdy.
60-5 John Kent (3rd son of James and Margaret Miller McCurdy) moved to North Dakota about 1880 and filed on Government land. In the summer of 1908 he visited his old home in Nova Scotia. On his return trip to Dakota he was killed by a train in Stewiacke. He was married five times.
He md. 1st Mary T. Kaulback, 1843, d 1844 age 19.
He md. 2nd Mary Alice Tupper, 1847.
He md. 3rd Rachael Tupper, 1854, d 1868, age 58.
He md. 4th Jessie Guild, 1869.
He md. 5th Mrs. Sarah Barclay, 1907.
By his second wife he had 3 sons and 2 daus.
107-1 Mary died in infancy
*108-2 George James
*109-3 Eliakim Tupper
*110-4 Mary A.
*111-5 Samuel d Dec. 2, 1897 - unmarried
108-2 George James md. Joanna McCurdy of Onslow. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
*112-1 Frederick Everett
*113-2 Mary Alice
114-3 Albert Clarence
George James went with his family to Dakota in 1880 and took up land; retired to California. He md. 2nd Kate Cameron. No issue.
112-1 Frederick Everett went to North Dakota in 1881 with his father and mother. He graduated in Law from the State University of North Dakota. In 1910, he moved to Bismarck, North Dakota. He md. Elsa Finlay in 1908. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
115-1 Orma Mary
116-2 Robert George
117-3 Ruth ElsaPAGE 508.
113-2 Mary Alice (1st dau. Of George and Joanna McCurdy) graduated from the State University. She taught in Los Angeles.
114-3 Albert Clarence (2nd son of George and Joanna McCurdy). Albert md. Alice Ballard in 1920. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
118-1 James Ballard
119-2 Laura Jane
120-3 Charles Richard
109-3 Eliakim Tupper (2nd son of John & Mary McCurdy) died unmarried at the age of 20 years.
110-2 Mary A. (2nd dau. Of John & Mary McCurdy) md. Isaac Archibald, youngest son of William G. and Nancy Archibald. They had a large family, all in Western Canada.61-6 Robert Sprott md. May 21, 1850, Susan Tupper of Upper Stewiacke. Robert and Susan had 1 son.
121-1 Stanley Tupper
121-1 Stanley Tupper (only child of Robert & Susan McCurdy) received his B.A. from Dalhousie in 1872. He md. Catherine Underwood in 1884. They had 4 sons and 2 daus.
122-1 George Underwood
123-2 Muriel Tupper
124-3 Robert Stanley
125-4 Arthur Murray
126-5 Lyall Rodcliff
127-6 Margaret LouiseDescendants of Isaac (5th son of James & Margaret Miller McCurdy).
62-7 Isaac md. In 1851, Ruth Yuill of Old Barns. He was a school teacher but later operated his father’s farm. They had 7 sons and 2 daus.
*128-1 Beveridge Munro Oct. 24, 1852-Feb. 18, 1905, age 53.
*129-2 Allen James
*130-3 Robert Oliphant
*131-4 Margaret Harriet
*132-5 Sarah Bertha
*133-6 Brenton Haliburton
*134-7 Isaac Sedgwick
*135-8 Dexter Franklyn d May 14, 1886, age 21 years.
*136-9 Richard Christie
Ruth Yuill McCurdy died Jan 4, 1881, age 51 years.PAGE 509.
128-1 Beveridge Munroe (1st son of Isaac & Ruth Yuill McCurdy) unmarried.
129-2 Allen James (2nd son of Isaac and Ruth Yuill McCurdy) md. June 10, 1885, Sarah Burris, widow of Edwin Archibald. No issue. Md. 2nd Elizabeth Markham 1909. 5 children.
Dau. Mrs. Ruth E. Pawlak, Empress, Alberta (1980).
130-3 Robert Oliphant (3rd son of Isaac & Ruth Yuill McCurdy). He lived in Truro. He md. On Dec. 24, 1875, Nancy C. McKenzie. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
*137-1 Arthur Davis b 1880
*138-2 Frank Church b 1882
*139-3 Mary Ruth b 1884
*140-4 Dexter Scott b 1888
*141-5 Leslie Briggs
*142-6 Lilly Grey
*143-7 Leona Ethel
137-1 Arthur Davis was unmarried.
138-2 Frank Church was a building contractor. He md. Annie Gray of Halifax. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
144-1 Lorne
145-2 Robert Oliphant
146-3 Laura
139-3 Mary Ruth was a school teacher. She md. Edward R. Byers of West New Annan. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
147-1 Walter Roach
148-2 Wallace Gordon
149-3 Hazel ChristinaPAGE 510.
140-4 Dexter Scott graduated with a medical degree from Dalhousie in 1916. He practised in Truro. He md. Edith Trefny. No issue.
141-5 Leslie Briggs was a civil engineer. He md. Marguerite Stewart. They had 1 dau.
150-1 Margaret Christie
142-6 Lily Grey md. Stanley Smith of Halifax. No issue.
143-7 Leona Ethel - unmarried.131-4 Margaret Harriet (1st dau. of Isaac and Ruth Yuill McCurdy) md. Oscar G. Ridlon of Maine. They lived in Boston and had 5 sons and 5 daus.
151-1 William Burton
152-2 Gervase Everett
153-3 Godfred Oscar
154-4 Ruth Evelyn died young
155-5 Eva Frances died young
156-6 Ralph Waldo died young
157-7 Ida May
158-8 Edith
159-9 Florence
160-10 George W.
132-5 Sarah Bertha (2nd dau. of Isaac & Ruth Yuill McCurdy) md. Rupert H. Reid of Middle Musquodoboit. Their descendants are listed in the James Reid history.
133-6 Brenton Haliburton (4th son of Isaac & Ruth Yuill McCurdy) md. ---------. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
161-1 Douglas
162-2 Neva Belle
163-3 Louise Hilda
134-7 Isaac Sedgewick (5th son of Isaac & Ruth Yuill McCurdy) md. Jessie McDonald. They had 2 daus. and 1 son.
164-1 Margaret Constance
165-2 Ruth Frances
166-3 Charles FrankPAGE 511.
135-8 Dexter Franklyn (6th son of Isaac & Ruth Yuill McCurdy) was unmarried.
136-9 Richard Christie (7th son of Isaac & Ruth Yuill McCurdy) md. Adelaide ------. No issue.Descendants of Alexander Thomas (8th son of James & Margaret Miller McCurdy).
66-1 Alexander Thomas md. Elizabeth Alice Kaulback. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
167-1 Albert E.
168-2 Victoria Ann
167-1 Albert Edward md. Agnes Guild and had a family of 7 children.
168-2 Victoria Ann md. W. Robinson Archibald of Old Barns. They had 1 son.
169-1 William
Alexander Thomas’ wife died Aug. 2, 1913 age 72 years.68-13 Descendants of Jennet (1st dau. of James by his second wife, Mary Parker).
68-13 Jennet md. Angus Brown. They moved to Winnipeg, 2 sons.
170-1 William
171-2 Percy
69-14 Susan (2nd dau. of James by his second wife, Mary Parker) md. James G. Kerr, of Milford, Hants Co. No issue.
Alexander McCurdy
1 Alexander McCurdy (46-5) 2nd son of James and Agnes Archibald McCurdy) was born in Onslow. In 1813 he came to Middle Musquodoboit with his brother James. He md. in April, 1821, Janet (the eldest dau. of Matthew Taylor Archibald and the dau. of Matthew’s first wife Janet Guild).
Alexander was received into the eldership of the Presbyterian Church during the pastorate of Rev. John Sprott. He died on April 8, 1889. His wife Janet died May 3, 1851 - age 48. They had 7 sons and 3 daus.PAGE 512.
*2-1 Mary Jane b May 16, 1822-Feb. 23, 1900
*3-2 Harriet b Oct. 24, 1824-Oct. 24, 1909
*4-3 Matthew James B 1826-1902
*5-4 Sarah Margaret b Dec. 1, 1828-1914
*6-5 William b May 9, 1831-May 5, 1923
*7-6 Daniel b 1833-1897 (Nov. 4)
*8-7 Alexander 1836-1836
*9-8 Henry 1832-1890
*10-9 Walter 1840-1907
*11-10 James Watson ---
Alexander md. 2nd Diana Hutchinson in 1853. She died Oct. 3, 1887-age 77 years. Mary Jane md. Henry C. Archibald. He had been md. before to Rebecca (dau. of James & Margaret Miller McCurdy). Mr. Archibald died in 1859. Mary Jane md. 2nd Alexander Archibald. Mary Jane and Alexander Archibald had 1 son.
12-1 Adams Tarbell-died in early manhood.Descendants of Harriet (2nd dau. of Alexander & Janet Guild McCurdy.
3-2 Harriet md. Peter R. Clark, they had 1 dau.
13-1 Christie died young.Descendants of Matthew James (1st son of Alexander & Janet Guild McCurdy).
4-3 Matthew James was a carriage builder. He built a house demolished by Carl Gilroy and a carriage shop across the road and worked at carriage building. He md. Jean Russell of Elgin, Scotland. Matthew and Jean had 3 sons and 3 daus.
*14-1 William Russell b 1858-July 11, 1921.
15-2 Janet Archibald b 1860
16-3 Alexander b 1862 drowned in 1875
17-4 Margaret Russell b 1864
18-5 Elizabeth Russell b 1866
*19-6 James Farquhar b 1867PAGE 513.
14-1 William Russell (1st son of Matthew & Jean Russell McCurdy) was for many years the Halifax correspondent of the New York Herald.
He md. Miss Mackintosh, they had 2 sons and 3 daus.
20-1 Jessie Marguerite Russell
21-2 Isobel Gotherer
*22-3 William Mackintosh
23-4 John Archibald
24-5 Agnes Elizabeth
22-3 William Mackintosh (1st son of William & Miss Mackintosh McCurdy) md. Marguerite K. Wiley of Canard.
23-4 John Archibald (2nd son of William & Miss Mackintosh McCurdy) md. Elsie I Hue. 1 dau.
25-1 Patricia Ann
19-6 James Farquhar (3rd son of Matthew James & Jean Russell McCurdy) was an ordained minister. in 1895 he md. Amelia Palmer of P.E.I. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
26-1 Russell
27-2 Helen (Mrs. H.S. Conrad)
28-3 Jarvis
29-4 Amelia
Jean Russell McCurdy died in 1907. Matthew James McCurdy md. 2nd her sister, Ida. No issue.5-4 Sarah Margaret md. William Reid, in 1853. Her descendants are listed in the James Reid history.
William (2nd son of Alexander & Janet Guild McCurdy).
6-5 William md. on July 15, 1856, Mary Ervin. They had 5 sons and 5 daus.
*30-1 Ann Janette
*31-2 Mary ArchibaldPAGE 514.
*32-3 Samuel Ervin
*33-4 Harriet b Mar. 17, 1863-Nov. 19, 1943
*34-5 Jane 1887-1924
*35-6 Alexander
*36-7 Charles Ervin 1869-1926
*37-8 Robert Sedgewick 1871-1927
*38-9 William Morris died in Lacombe, Alta.
*39-10 Edwin John b Feb. 25, 1878-Jan. 20, 1884
Mary Ervin McCurdy died on June 27, 1884, age 51 years. William md. 2nd on Nov. 25, 1885 Margaret J. Reid, widow of Sydney Archibald. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
*40-1 Roy B. Oct. 19, 1886-
*41-2 Susan b Nov. 8, 1888-Dec. 16, 1889)
*42-3 Edward Grant b 1892-Oct. 30, 1917) Inscriptions
William’s 2nd wife, Margaret J. Reid died Dec. 26, 1930.30-1 Ann Janette (1st dau. of William & Mary Ervin McCurdy) md. Sidney Lindsay. Her descendants are listed in the John Lindsay history.
31-2 Mary Archibald (2nd dau. of William & Mary Ervin McCurdy md. Samuel Hanna. Her descendants are listed in the Hugh Hanna history.
32-3 Samuel Ervin (1st son of William & Mary Ervin McCurdy) md. Mary A. Wilson of Boston. They lived in Eureka, California and had 1 son and 2 dau.
43-1 Blanche
44-2 Peary
45-3 Emily
33-4 Harriet (3rd dau. of William & Mary Ervin McCurdy) md. William Bentley on Oct. 29, 1889. They had 2 sons and 6 daus.
46-1 Gertrude b 1890-1937
47-2 Bessie b ----PAGE 515.
48-3 Harold
49-4 Vida
50-5 Margaret
51-6 Edith b 1892-1892
52-7 Melville G. 1903-1907
53-8 Ellen E. 1906-1907
William Bentley died in 1937 and his wife died in 1943.34-5 Jane (4th dau. of William & Mary Ervin McCurdy) md. Henry Murphy. They moved to Alberta, then to Vancouver, where she died in 1924. No issue.
35-6 Alexander (2nd son of William & Mary Ervin McCurdy md. Lilla Ervin. They had 6 sons and 1 dau.
54-1 Ralph
55-2 Hazel
56-3 Arthur
57-4 William
58-5 Henry
59-6 Alexander
60-7 Archibald
36-7 Charles Ervin (3rd son of William & Mary Ervin McCurdy) md. Ada Williams of Eureka, California. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
61-1 Cyril
62-2 Verrill
63-3 Phyllis
37-8 Robert Sedgewick (4th son of william & Mary Ervin McCurdy) md. Frances M. Morris. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
64-1 Greta
65-2 Ada
66-3 Everett
Frances Morris McCurdy died in 1917, and he md. 2nd. Jamesina Moore of Shubenacadie. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
67-4 Clara - 3 sons & 4 daus.
68-5 William - 4 sons & 2 daus.
69-6 Samuel - 1 sonPAGE 516.
38-9 William Morris (5th son of William & Mary Ervin McCurdy) md. Catherine Harden of England. No issue. He died in Lacombe, Alta. on Jan. 21, 1921, age 47 years.
40-1 Roy B. (6th son of William and 1st son of Margaret J. Reid Archibald) md. Lulu Jane Guild. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
70-1 Frank)
71-2 Mary ) Twins
Lulu Jane died in 1925 and Roy md. 2nd Alice Holman. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
72-3 Gerald
73-4 Grant
74-5 Margaret
42-3 Edward Grant (7th son of William and 2nd son of Margaret J. Reid Archibald) was killed at Passchendale, France on Oct. 30, 1917.Descendants of Daniel (3rd son of Alexander and Janet Guild McCurdy)
7-6 Daniel md. Agnes Murdoch and lived in Boston.
75-1 Hattie (Mrs. Cook)
76-2 Henry lives in Boston
77-3 Charles died in early manhood. Several other children died young.Descendants of Henry (5th son of Alexander and Janet Guild McCurdy).
9-8 Henry md. Sarah Jane Cutten and went to Boston, in 1860. Their adopted daughter, Ida, md. Eben Hoffman.Descendants of Walter (6th son of Alexander and Janet Guild McCurdy).
10-9 Walter purchased the property when Matthew James went to Tangier and took over the carriage building. Walter md. Agnes Ervin. They had 3 sons and 4 daus.PAGE 517.
*78-1 Janet Ann
*79-2 Bessie
*80-3 Mary Jane
*81-4 Sarah 1874-Mar. 31, 1881, age 7 years
*82-5 Henry
*83-6 Charles Ervin
*84-7 Ernest Bayne
Walter died June 7, 1907. His wife Agnes, died June 21, 1917.
78-1 Janet Ann (1st dau. of Walter & Agnes Ervin McCurdy) md. Warren Percival Reid. No issue.
79-2 Bessie (2nd dau. of Walter & Agnes Ervin McCurdy) md. Alfred D. Murphy. Her descendants are listed in the James Murphy history.
80-3 Mary Jane (3rd dau. of Walter & Agnes Ervin McCurdy) md. James W. Murphy. Her descendants are listed in the James Murphy history.83-6 Charles Ervin (2nd son of Walter & Agnes Ervin McCurdy) md. Alice M. Ladd of Cape Breton. They had 2 sons and 3 daus.
85-1 Helen Agnes b 1920
86-2 Gordon Ladd)
87-3 Charles Ervin) b 1922
88-4 Lena Ann
89-5 Eileen
84-7 Ernest Bayne (3rd son of Walter & Agnes Ervin McCurdy) md. Georgie (dau. of George and Lucy Merson Cook). They had 2 sons.
90-1 George Ernest
91-2 Hollis ThompsonDescendants of James Watson (6th son of Alexander & Janet Guild McCurdy).
11-10 James Watson md. Agnes Kerr. They lived in the house owned by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dean, 1980. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
*92-1 Foster Dixon
*93-2 Jennie
*94-3 James Kerr
95-4 Mary JanePAGE 518.
92-1 Foster Dixon (1st son of James Watson & Agnes Kerr McCurdy) md. Mary Campbell. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
96-1 Archibald - living in Halifax, 1980
97-2 James Kerr
98-3 Mary Campbell
Three weeks after the birth of Mary Campbell the mother died, 1909, and the little girl grew up with an aunt in Tatamagouche. The father died in Innisfail, Alta. on July 17, 1913, The son James Kerr died in 1934.93-2 Jennie was unmarried, she died in 1962 and is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in Middle Musquodoboit.
94-3 James Kerr (2nd son of James Watson & Agnes Kerr McCurdy) died when 2 years old.
95-4 Mary Jane (2nd dau. of James Watson & Agnes Kerry McCurdy) md. Adam Dunlap Burris in 1918. They had 4 sons and 1 dau.
99-1 George Douglas
100-2 Grace Muriel
101-3 Donald Douglas
102-4 Adam Dunlap
103-5 John Burris
Sarah McCurdy
Descendants of Sarah (2nd dau. of James & Agnes Archibald McCurdy).
44-3 Sarah md. James, 4th son of David & Jane Archibald. He was born in Truro on June 7, 1787. They had 2 sons.
*2-1 James b 1812
*3-2 David
2-1 James (1st son of James & Sarah McCurdy Archibald), md. Lucy Ann Wilber in 1838. He died in 1839. No issue.
3-2 David (2nd son of James & Sarah McCurdy Archibald) died while a young man, unmarried.PAGE 519.
Apparently James Archibald died before 1816; for on Dec. 26, 1816 - Sarah md. Captain Henry Cuminger of Sherbrooke. Sarah died Jan. 15, 1854. Sarah and Henry had 7 sons and 1 dau.
4-1 The dau. md., she and her husband died young.
5-2 Captain John) merchant & shipbuilder
6-3 Ebenezer ) merchant & shipbuilder. No issue.
7-4 Samuel md. 3 sisters whose surname was Belong. No issue.
8-5 Jessie) unmarried
9-6 Alexander) unmarried
10-7 Isaac md. and had one dau. Kate
11-8 William Henry md. Ellen Jane Archibald and settled in Middle Musquodoboit as a tanner, in the house now owned by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Dean, 1980. No issue. He died Dec. 26, 1876, age 44 years and is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.
Matthew Archibald McCurdy
Descendants of Matthew Archibald (4th son of James & Agnes Archibald McCurdy).
49-8 Matthew md. Eliza Archibald, the second daughter of Samuel Archibald the third and Elizabeth Archibald of Truro.
Mrs. McCurdy was her husband’s first cousin; their mothers were sisters. Mr. & Mrs. McCurdy began their married life on a farm in Middle Musquodoboit. Matthew and his brother-in-law James Archibald purchased adjacent farms in Musquodoboit, now the farms owned by Mrs. Emma Gladwin and Kenneth Fox, 1980.
1. Matthew and Elizabeth had 5 sons and 5 daus.
*2-1 Elizabeth Jane b 1828-1859
*3-2 Henry b 1830-1837
*4-3 JamesPAGE 520.
*5-4 Nancy) James and Nancy were twins
*6-5 Amelia b 1836-1837
*7-6 Edward Adams b Mar. 14, 1838 - Aug. 26, 1920.
*8-7 Albert )
*9-8 Victoria) twins b Mary 23, 1840-1884
*10-9 Emily b Aug. 5, 1843-1868
*11-10 Leander Frederick 1845-1865
Later Matthew and his brother-in-law sold their farms to Colonel H.A. Gladwin, then moved to Clifton, or Old Barns. Matthew’s wife Elizabeth died Aug. 21, 1875 and he md. 2nd Ann Hislop. No issue. He died on Mar. 22, 1887 and was buried in the Clifton cemetery along with his first wife Eliza and several of his children. While in Musquodoboit in the spring of 1837, a violent epidemic of scarlet fever swept the settlement and three of their children, Henry, Nancy and Amelia died. They are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery here.2-1 Elizabeth Jane (1st dau. of Matthew & Eliza Archibald McCurdy) md. in 1854, John Christie. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
12-1 Laura (Mrs. Charles Edward of Truro)
13-2 Richard b 1858-1860
3-2 Henry (1st son of Matthew & Eliza Archibald McCurdy) died in epidemic, 1837.
4-3 James (2nd son of Matthew & Eliza Archibald McCurdy) md. Amelia J. Archibald, the fourth daughter of David Archibald, the sixteenth, of Elmsvale. His descendants are listed in the Archibald history.
5-4 Nancy (2nd dau. of Matthew & Eliza Archibald McCurdy) died in epidemic 1837.
6-5 Amelia (3rd dau. of Matthew & Eliza Archibald McCurdy) died in epidemic, 1837.PAGE 521.
7-6 Edward Adams (3rd son of Matthew & Eliza Archibald McCurdy) md. Jane Walker Waddell. She died on Aug. 20, 1926 and is buried beside her husband in Riverside Cemetery, New Glasgow. Edward Adam was licensed to preach June 13, 1864 by the Truro Presbytery in Glenholme. On June 20, 1865 he was inducted as pastor of the new congregation of Meagher’s Grant, Musquodoboit Harbour and Clam Harbour. After various charges he retired to his home in Clifton where he died. They had 5 sons and 3 daus.
*14-1 Leander
*15-2 William
*16-3 Roy
*17-4 Elizabeth
*18-5 Mary
*19-6 Eliza
*20-7 Raymond b 1879
*21-8 James
All of the children of Edward Adams and Jane died in infancy except Raymond.20-7 Raymond (only child of Edward & Jane Waddell McCurdy to survive infancy) was md. in 1916 to Margaret Crowe. They resided at Clifton, Old Barns, formerly the property of his father and part of the homestead of his grandfather, Matthew A. McCurdy.
22-1 Florence May
23-2 Alfred Earle
24-3 Roy died at birth
25-4 Alice Amelia
26-5 Edward died at 3 months
27-6 Sherburne Graham (a teacher)
28-7 Archibald - an ordained minister
29-8 Helen died when 13 years old.8-7 Albert Edward (4th son of Matthew & Elizabeth Archibald McCurdy) md. 1st Sarah Donkin. She died in 1870. No issue.
Albert md. 2nd Margaret Donkin, a sister of his 1st wife. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
*28-1 Sarah b 1874-1875
*29-2 Helen Mary b 1876-
*30-3 Charles Edward b 1878-
31-4 Margaret Alberta b 1883-PAGE 522.
Albert died from pneumonia in 1884 in his forty-fourth year. He is buried in Clifton.
29-2 Helen Mary was a school teacher.
30-3 Charles Edward moved to Brockton, Mass. He md. Lottie Nilsson. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
32-1 Helen
33-2 Edward
31-4 Margaret md. Albert McMahon of Berwick. No issue.9-8 Victoria (4th dau. of Matthew & Elizabeth McCurdy) md. Robert Allen Loughead of Truro. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
*34-1 Annie Elizabeth
*35-2 Frederick Allen drowned when 17 years old.
34-1 Annie Elizabeth md. Hon. William Fraser McCurdy of Baddeck. They had 1 dau.
36-1 Allene Victoria b 190810-9 Emily (5th dau. of Matthew & Elizabeth Archibald McCurdy) md. John Lougheed, a brother of her sister, Victoria’s husband. No issue.
11-10 Leander Frederick (5th son of Matthew & Elizabeth Archibald McCurdy) died at Clifton in early manhood in 1868.
McCurdy data taken from: "The McCurdy’s of Nova Scotia." by F.B. Blanchard
James MacDonald
Originally, the family of James MacDonald spelled the name "McDonald". In the file of land grants in the Public Archives at Halifax is a petition from James McDonald in 1811. This petition states "James McDonald and other petitioners recently arrived from Scotland. James served in Egypt in the 42nd Regiment (Black Watch) under, General Abercomby and is a pensioner of Chelsea Hospital for weak eyes".
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James and his wife Janet MacIntosh were married in Scotland. They arrived in Middle Musquodoboit 1818, from Glenmore, Scotland.
James lived for a time in a section that looked much like his old home area and it is said that he named it "Glenmore" which it is called to this day. This farm is now known as the Fisher place owned by Robert Burgess, 1980.
This land was not granted to James, and he moved to South Section and settled on the high hill opposite the farm owned in 1980 by Lorne Scott. James died Nov. 12, 1847 aged 66.
1. James and Janet had 1 son and 1 dau.
2-1 Margaret b 1815
3-2 John b Aug. 29, 1810-Jan. 18, 1892
2-1 Margaret was born at Gibralter on board ship. She md. Alexander Anderson, the eldest of the Anderson family who came to N.S. from Elgin, Scotland and started lumbering. They had 1 dau.
4-1 Ann
They lived at Petpeswick, Ann was a small infant when her father died. Margaret McDonald Anderson returned to her people, the McDonalds, and five years later married John Higgins. Their family is listed in the Higgins history.
4-1 Ann spent quite a bit of her childhood with her father’s sister whom they called "Aunt Wallace". She was married to Mr. Wallace. Ann married 1st Isaac Turple and had 2 sons and 1 dau.
5-1 Alexander
6-2 Isaac
7-3 MargaretPAGE 524.
Ann’s 1st husband died and later she md. Peter Faulkner. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
8-1 Isabelle
9-2 Mary
10-3 Wallace
John md. Eliza Ann Higgins (dau. of John and Sarah Whidden Higgins). She was born in 1811 and died July 11, 1874. They had 13 children; a number died in childhood.
*11-1 Janet b Mar. 31, 1831-July 13, 1912
*12-2 James b Feb. 1833-Apr. 21, 1837
*13-3 Sarah b Mar. 31, 1835-Mar. 19, 1919
*14-4 Jane b Feb. 28, 1837-Jan. 23, 1924
*15-5 John b Mar. 2, 1839-Mar. 15, 1841
*16-6 James b Mar. 6, 1841-Sept. 23, 1910
*17-7 Margaret b Mar. 1, 1843-Apr. 23, 1919
*18-8 Elizabeth b Feb. 19, 1845-Apr. 4, 1873
*19-9 Angus b Dec. 26, 1846-Sept. 7, 1856
*20-10 Mary b Mar. 15, 1849-Sept. 10, 1859
*21-11 Agnes b Apr. 15, 1852-Aug. 29, 1859
*22-12 Edward b June 9, 1854-
*23-13 Ellen b Oct. 14, 1856-Sept. 25, 1854**
11-1 Janet (1st dau. of John and Eliza Ann Higgins MacDonald) md. James McCabe. They had 4 sons and 2 daus.
24-1 Emmeline b 1850
25-2 Angus
26-3 William
27-4 Rev. Alfred
28-5 Henry
29-6 Mary Rebecca
24-1 Emmline’s grand-daughter, Mrs. R.M. Kennedy of Upper Stewiacke, N.S. has a wooden sugar-box, made without nails, (holds 20 lbs) brought from Egypt by James MacDonald.
27-4 The Rev. Alfred had a daughter, Mrs. Harold Stultz, Wolfville, N.S.
29-6 Mary Rebecca md. Milton Cox. Her daughter Mrs. J.R. Sumner lives in Truro.**[Typist's note: death date for 23-13 transcribed as in original, although an obvious error]cja
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13-3 Sarah (2nd dau. of John & Eliza Ann Higgins McDonald) md. Richard Bates. Her descendants are given in the Bates history.
14-4 Jane (3rd dau. of John & Eliza Ann Higgins MacDonald), md. Charles Bonnell. She was his 3rd wife. No issue.
16-6 James (3rd son of John & Eliza Ann Higgins MacDonald) md. Mary Agnes Archibald on Nov. 21, 1866. They had 6 sons and 2 daus., all born in Middle Musquodoboit. Later he moved with hs family to Cambridge, Mass. Mary was born Dec. 23, 1841, died Feb. 23, 1920.
*30-1 Samuel James b Oct. 30, 1867-Mar. 1, 1890
*31-2 George Oswald b June 10, 1869-1940
*32-3 John Angus b July 22, 1871-1947
*33-4 Anna Amelia b Oct. 8, 1875-Feb. 7, 1953
*34-5 Richard Marshall Bates b Apr. 21, 1877-1947
*35-6 Elizabeth b Apr. 2, 1874-Jan 7, 1935
*36-7 Thomas Christie b Oct. 30, 1881-May 18, 1945
*37-8 Edward Clayton b Jan. 9, 1884-Dec. 23, 1932
30-1 Samuel (1st son of James & Mary Agnes Archibald MacDonald) was a teacher. He was called “Archie” and died young, unmarried.
31-2 George (2nd son of James & Mary Archibald MacDonald) md. Jessie S. Guild on Sept. 12, 1894. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
38-1 Almon C.)
39-2 Erwin W. ) all married in Massachusetts.
40-3 Uriel O.)
41-4 Frances md. Cogswell Chisholm
42-5 Dau. died very young.
George’s wife, Jessie, died, he md. 2nd her sister Ruth.PAGE 526.
32-3 John Angus (3rd son of James & Mary Archibald MacDonald) md. Minnie Marvin. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
43-1 Archie
44-2 Ernest, California
45-3 Hazel all md. in California
46-4 Viola
33-4 Anna (1st dau. of James & Mary Archibald MacDonald) md. William Arthur Bayliss in June 6, 1900. They had 2 sons and 4 daus.
*47-1 Chester Elliot
*48-2 Willard Clayton
*49-3 Marjorie Esther
*50-4 Agnes Elizabeth
51-5 Anna Amelia
*52-6 Ruth Frances
47-1 Chester md. Evelyn Louise Summers. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
53-1 Evelyn Louise
54-2 Chester Elliot
55-3 Stephen Summers
53-1 Evelyn is a R.N. She md. Harry E. Pierotti and lived near Buffalo, N.Y. They have 3 sons and 2 daus.
56-1 Susan
57-2 James
58-3 Robert
59-4 Patricia Ann
60-5 David
54-2 Chester lives in Kentucky. He md. Zelda ------ (a widow). They had 1 dau.
61-1 Laura Lee
55-3 Stephen48-2 Willard lived in Mt. Kisco, New York. He md. Violet Porter, a nurse. They have 2 daus.
62-1 Nancy Anne
63-2 Charlotte Porter
62-1 Nancy is a graduate of Western Maryland. She md. Edward L. Falger, an Army captain. They live in El Paso, Texas. No issue.PAGE 527.
63-2 Charlotte is a graduate of Western Maryland. She md. William Scheuren. They live in Pennsylvania. No issue.
49-3 Marjorie md. Loring Spraker and lives in Swampscott, Mass. They were divorced in 1950. They had 2 daus.
64-1 Marjorie Loring
65-2 Diane Archibald
64-1 Marjorie Loring md. Ernest Calvin Booth. They have 2 sons.
66-1 William Charles
67-2 Richard Calvin
65-2 Diane md. George O’Hara. They live in Mass. They have 1 son and 2 daus.
68-1 Theresa Ann
69-2 William Edward
70-3 Janet Marie
50-4 Agnes is a nurse. She md. Lewis Baxter Wiseman. They live in Melrose, Mass. They have 3 daus.
71-1 Donna Ruth
72-2 Beverley Bayliss
73-3 Jane Leslie
71-1 Donna was born in Newfoundland. She md. Roger Philip Roux and lives in North Carolina.
72-2 Beverley md. Stephen Vincent Guarrera. They have 1 dau.
73-3 Jane md. Roger Bryant. They live in Waltham, Mass. They have 3 sons.
75-1 Lawrence Dennison Jr.
76-2 David Emerson)
77-3 Peter Bayliss) twins
52-6 Ruth is a nurse. She md. Charles Myers Lippincott, graduate of Bentley College. Their address is 94 Park Avenue, Oswego, Illinois. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
78-1 Charles Myers Jr.
79-2 Janet RuthPAGE 528.
34-5 Richard (4th son of James & Mary Archibald MacDonald) md. Maude -----. They had 2 sons and 3 daus.
80-1 Thelma, Oak Harvor,[sic] Washington.
81-2 Edward
82-3 Ruth
83-4 Stella was a missionary nurse if Africa.
84-5 Howard
35-6 Elizabeth (2nd dau. of James & Mary Archibald MacDonald) md. Frank Wakefield and lived in Dedham, Mass. They had 1 son.
85-1 Oswald Stanley - Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
36-7 Thomas (5th son of James & Mary Archibald MacDonald) md. Cornelia ------. They lived in Oregon. No issue.
37-8 Edward (6th son of James & Mary Archibald Macdonald) md. Elna ------. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
86-1 Valdimar Archibald
87-2 Robert
88-3 Jean
89-4 Dau.17-7 Margaret (4th dau. of John & Eliza Higgins MacDonald) md. Mr. Murphy of Owl’s Head Halifax Co. They had,
90-1 Mona (Mrs. Starr)
91-2 Nina (Mrs. Ross)
92-3 Mary (Mrs. Burk)
93-4 James William
94-5 Frank) unmarried
95-6 John) unmarried
96-7 Pat) unmarried
18-8 Elizabeth (5th dau. of John & Eliza Higgins MacDonald) md. Charles Bonnell, she was his first wife. No issue.
22-12 Edward (5th son of John & Eliza Higgins MacDonald) md. Anne Crowdis of Cape Breton.PAGE 529.
They had 1 dau. Anne. She died Dec. 29, 1925 in East Braintree, Mass., age 73 years.
97-1 Donald Edward b June 23, 1876-Mar. 13, 1959
98-2 Lila b Apr. 1, 1878-Apr. 17, 1938
97-1 Donald md. Edith E. MacFarlane. They had 2 sons.
99-1 Roy C.
100-2 Floyd P.
99-1 Roy is connected with MacDonald & Malthy, Inc., Mass.
100-2 Floyd of , Latham, N.Y.98-2 Lila - graduate nurse of Nurse's School, Waltham, Mass. She md. William Waddle Richardson, M.D. They had 3 sons, and 3 daus.
101-1 Martha
102-2 Alice died at birth
103-3 Alonzo Blair
104-4 Julia Harris
105-5 William Waddle
106-6 Robert King
101-1 Martha was born in Morristown, Penn. She is a graduate of Wellesley College. She md. Edward Parsons Moore, 1 son and 1 dau.
107-1 Edward Parsons
108-2 Lorna Tucker
103-3 Alonzo was born at Morristown, Penn. He attended Amherst college in Mass. He md. Lucille Schreckengost of Erie, Penn. They have 1 dau.
109-1 Wendy Lucille
104-4 Julia was born at Morristown, Penn. She md. Hugh Baird Corbin , Warren, Ohio. They had 1 dau. and 3 sons.
110-1 Lila MacDonald
111-2 William Richardson
112-3 David Hugh
113-4 Robert BlairPAGE 530
110-1 Lila is a graduate of Hood College, Frederick, Maryland (1960): and now resides in New York City.
105-5 William was born in Mercer, Penn. He is a graduate of Amherst College and University of Penn. Medical School, a Psychiatrist he was head of his father's private sanitorium. He md. Dorothy. . . . They had 1 son.
114-1 William Waddle Richardson, Jr. William md. 2d Lois Boling. They have 1
son.
115-2 Thomas Boling .106-6 Robert is a graduate of Harvard Law School. They reside in Old Greenwich, Conn. He md. Anne Gaylord. They had 3 daus. and 2 sons.
116-1 Lila MacDonald
117-2 William Gaylord (died at birth)
118-3 Sara Gaylord
119-4 Robert Edward
120-5 Martha Anne
Alexander MacDougall
Alexander MacDougall was discharged from the Second Battalion of the Royal Highland Regiment, commanded by Colonel Small. Alexander along with other members of this battalion who were settled in Halifax and Hants Counties, received two Grants; one at Meagher's Grant and one at Little River, now Elderbank. On the latter, he made a home for his parents whom he brought out from Scotland. Two brothers came as well but went on to Upper Canada. A sister Catherine, married John Dunbrack of Meagher's Grant. Alexander married Catherine MacDonald of Kennetcook.
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4 sons and 5 daus. Alexander b 1792 - d Mar. 22, 1847 age 53. Catherine b 1792 -
1. John md. Nancy McInnes, family:
Alexander died at sea
Christie md. ------Archibald
Catherine md. ------Boland2. Alexander (1808-1848)1st Hannah Dickie (dau. of David Dickie)
dau. Ruth me. Samuel Cameron, 1840
2d wife Elizabeth Parker, they had a dau. Catherine , died in infancy.
3rd wife Pheobe Hamilton, 1 dau. , 1 son,
Eliza 1845-1900 md. William Gladwin
Alexander died young3. Dougall (1805-1843) md. Mary Parker. Dougall died Mar. 26, 1843-age 38 yrs. Mary died June 4, 1909. Family:
William d Dec. 25, 1896, age 65 years
Mary md. ----Grant
Elizabeth md. Edward Howe, son of Joseph Howe, 2d she md. Mr. O'Brien.4. William 4th son of Alexander, died a young man in Mabou at the home of the Hon. William MacKeen.
5. Nancy md. David Fisher. Family;
Alexander
John
James
Angus
Margaret md. Charles MacKeen
Catherine md. David MacKeen6. Elizabeth md. Hon. William MacKeen of Mabou, C.B. Family;
Margaret md. ------MacLeod
James md. -----Whidden
John
Catherine md. Francis MacKenzie
William
Clough md. ----LawrencePAGE 532
Janet died in childhood
Alexander
Rachael died in childhood
Euphemia
Elizabeth7. Catherine MacDougall md. David Dickie Family:
Alexander - unmarried
David
William md. Margaret Kaulback
Dau. md. ------Kaulback
Patty md. Wm. Bruce
Hannah died young
Catherine md. Thomas MacKeen8. Janet md. Benjamin Smith Family:
Lewis
William
Isaac
Hannah
Christiana
Alexander
Elizabeth
Benjamin
Janet9. Grace md. James Bruce. No issue. Md. 2nd M. Pitcher. No issue.
John McFetridge
John McFetridge md. Mary Marshall. They came from Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland in 1818. On their way to New York, the vessel was wrecked about three hundred miles from Halifax and the passengers were picked up by another vessel and landed in Halifax October 4. 1818. John settled in Glenmore, so called from a place
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of the same name in Scotland. The site of the cabin is on top of a high hill just west of the Hogan Brook. this farm was later owned by Joseph Lawson, still later by Earle Dillman and in 1980 by Carl Archibald.
1. John and Mary McFetridge had 4 sons and 1 dau. Several of the children were born in Ireland.
2-1 Archibald
3-2 James d 1890 - age 80 years
4-3 John b 1810 - died Apr.10, 1880
5-4 Samuel b 1813 - Jan. 22, 1885
6-5 Martha
Data supplied by: Miss Jean McFetridge, Brooklyn, New York.7-1 John McFetridge, perhaps son of Archibald, 2-1 md Katherine -------, 3 daus. and 2 sons.
8-1 Martha
9-2 Katherine
10-3 Elizabeth
11-4 John
12-5 Matthew
8-1 Martha md. Henry Holstein, was widowed as a young woman and died around 1930. No issue.9-2 Katherine md. John Lawton. She died 1920. She had 1 son and 2 dau.
13-1 Edith died 1944
14-2 John died young, unmarried.10-3 Elizabeth md. William Young. they had 6 children, 4 died in infancy.
15-1 William
16-2 Mathilda15-1 William had 2 daus. by his first wife and 2 daus. by his second wife - no further record.
16-2 Mathilda was always a semi-invalid and lived with a cousin on her father's side. The mother died when Mathilda was born.PAGE 534
11-4 John (1st son of Jon and Katherine McFetridge) md. Frances Cuddy of Brooklyn. He went to New Orleans in 1897. 3 daus.
17-1 Elizabeth
18-2 Katherine
19-3 Helena17-1 Elizabeth is engaged as Associate Editor for the surgical series of volumes of the history of the medical Department United States Army of World War II. She was awarded the Civilian Service Medal. New Orleans , Louisiana.
18-2 Katherine is a Latin teacher at a private school in New Orleans.
19-3 Helena md. Dr. Federick Fitzberherl Boya who is a surgeon in New Orleans. Helena died a few years after marriage.12-5 Matthew (2d son of John and Katherine McFetridge) md. Daisy Troester. They have 2 daus.
20-1 Dorothy
21-2 Jean
20-1 Dorothy is a secretary in New York.
21-2 Jean cared for her parents. Matthew died Dec. 1960 at 88 years.3-2 James (2d son of John and Mary McFetridge) was born in Ireland. He md. Mary White of Ireland. She was born 1844 in Ireland and died Nov. 3, 1863. Both are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in Middle Musquodoboit but their graves are unmarked.
Mary was a daughter of James White of Reid Settlement (Brookvale) 2 sons and 4 daus.
22-1 Archibald b 1839-Aug.4,1902
23-2 John b 1831-July 29, 1905
24-3 Martha b 1846-1930
25-4 Agnes
26-5 Jennie b
27-6 ElizabethPAGE 535
22-1 Archibald md. Alice McFetridge (dau. of John McFetridge and Eleanor Murphy). They were md. at Middle Musquodoboit on July 26, 1865, by Rev. Robert Sedgewick, D.D. They moved from Musquodoboit to Truro in 1876 and remained there until the land was cleared and their home was being built in Greenfield, Col. Co. They had 5 sons and 1 dau.
28-1 James M. b. June 3, 1866-May 1942
29-2 Henry b Apr. 8, 1868-April 19-1868
30-3 Sidney b July 29, 1869-May 21, 1947
31-4 Matthew b July 12, 1871-Dec. 11, 1872
32-5 Edward b May 10, 1873-May 11, 1873
33-6 Mary Alice b July 31, 1876 at Greenfield.
Matthew, Henry and Edward are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery in Middle Musquodoboit. Archibald and Alice are buried in Greenfield, Col. Co., N.S.28-1 James (1st son of Archibald and Alice McFetridge) md. Mary Alice Pearson (June 25, 1868-Feb. 4, 1933). they were md. at Brookvale on Sept. 25, 1901 by Rev. E. Smith. She was a sister of David Pearson. they had 1 son and 3 daus.
34-1 David, Halifax, b Aug. 22, 1902 - unmd.
35-2 Elsie May, in the U.S. b Nov. 12, 1903
36-3 Martha Bates md. James Leck b Nov. 14,1905-Aug.15,1929
37-4 Mary Alice died in infancy b Nov. 6, 1911-Nov. 9, 1911
35-2 Elsie md. Peter Peterson (son of Pehr August and Ida Louise Peterson of Sweden). They were md. at Walpole, Mass. they have 3 sons.
38-1 Harlan Walter b Walpole, Mass.
39-2 Warren Victor b Medway, Mass.
40-3 Ronald Alllen b Medway, Mass.PAGE 536
36-3 Martha md. James MacIntosh Leck at Greenfield, Col. Co. They had 1 son and 1 dau. Martha died Aug 15, 1929 and is buried in Hillside Cemetery. James is also buried in Hillside Cemetery died in 1960. He md. second Lillian McLellan of Amherst and had 3 chidren.
41-1 Mary Olla
42-2 Ross McFetridge
41-1 Mary md. Lorne Malcolm Little (son of David Thomson and Tena Little of Grainger, Alta.) They had 1 son and 5 daus.
43-1 James David
44-2 Carol Linda
45-3 Elaine Christina
46-4 Colleen Martha
47-5 Deborah Norine
48-6 Nora Jean42-2 Ross md. Pearl Margaret Heckman (dau. of Capt. Fred and Margaret Heckman of Lunenburg). They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
49-1 Brian Michael
50-2 Susan Margaret
51-3 Kevin Blair30-3 Sidney (2 son of Archibald and Alice McFetridge) md. Lizzie Bell Thomson. They had 7 sons and 2 daus.
52-1 Lyman
53-2 Willena Agnes
54-3 James died in infancy
55-4 Arthur
56-5 Ivan
57-6 Elden
58-7 Anna
59-8 Wallace
60-9 Alvin Merle died when 4 weeks old.PAGE 537
52-1 Lyman md. Leona McGowan of Kentville. They have 4 sons
61-1 John
62-2 Donald
63-3 Keith
64-4 Burt53-2 Willena md. Roy Brown of Middle Musquodoboit. Her genealogy is given in the Brown history.
55-4 Arthur md. Veda Wren. they had 2 sons and 2 daus.
65-1 Arthur, Jr.
66-2 Gordon
67-3 Marion twin
68-4 Marjorie twin
56-5 Ivan md. Ann Dalton of Newfoundland. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
69-1 Hubert
70-2 Marilyn
71-3 Willena
72-4 Margaret Ann
57-6 Ellen md. Nora Noon of Ireland. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
73-1 Elizabeth
74-2 Allen
75-3 Donna
58-7 Anna md. Walter Alger of Medford, Mass. they had 3 sons and 1 dau.
76-1 Robert twin
77-2 Richard twin
78-3 Kenneth
79-4 Beverley
59-8 Wallace md. Cecilia Costello. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
80-1 Joseph
81-2 James
82-3 KatiePAGE 538
33-6 Alice (only dau. of Archibald and Alice McFetridge) md. Thomas Killen (son of John Killen). they had 4 sons and 4 daus.
83-1 Ira Archibald
84-2 Lila Alma
85-3 Minnie Alice
86-4 Murray Ainslie
87-5 Delbert Allan
88-6 Elmer Arthur
89-7 Edith Alberta
83-1 Ira md. Eileen Jewers of Mitchell's Bay, near Ecum Secum, Halifax Co. For his genealogy see the Behrendt Family No. 26-4.
84-2 Lila md. Harry Scott of Shubenacadie. They have 1 son and 2 daus.
91-1 Kenneth Harrry
92-2 Shirley Eileen
-3 Evelyn Rose
85-3 Minnie was a nurse.
86-4 Murray md. Ada Gertrude Rhind of Elderbank. They had 4 sons and 2 daus.
93-1 Alden Murray
94-2 Douglas
95-3 Ethel Marion
96-4 Gary Allen
97-5 Patricia Mary
98-6 Charles Robert
87-05 Delbert md. Nora Cooke (dau. of Charles Cooke and Ada Mosher) md. at St. Paul's Church, Halifax. they have 1 son and 1 dau.
99-1 Daniel Alan
100-2 Jennifer Alice Ann
88-6 Elmer md. Grace Mildred Tully of Carroll's Corner at Stewiacke.
1. Allan Arthur
2. Shirley MaePAGE 539
89-7 Edith md. Gordon Harvie Rector (son of Thomas Rector and Margaret Manuge of Parrsboro) in Dartmouth. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
1. Marilyn Donna
2. Thomas Gordon
3. Karen Alice
4. Michael Wade
Gordon died accidentally May 29, 1962
90-8 Evelyn md. George Edward Shand.
1. Bruce Alan
2. Brian Edmund
3. Herman Wayne
4. Lyle Ellis
5. Owen Lee
6. Blair David23-2 John (2nd son of James and Mary McFetridge) md. Susan Ann Taylor, born 1834 - June 9, 1872. They settled in Chaswood, the Pettipas home, 1980 and acquired tracts of timber land. Susan was the dau. of William Taylor and Susan Blades Taylor. They had 3 sons and 3 daus. John's 2d wife was Mary Taylor. No issue. (1830-1916).
1. Mary Ann b Aug. 27, 1854
2. Elizabeth b June 19, 1856
3. Susan b Sept. 26, 1858-May 28, 1939
*4. James b Nov. 12, 1860-1946
*5. William b May 12, 1865-1940
*6. George b May 4, 1869-1941
1. Mary Ann md. Charles Briggs, No issue.
2. Elizabeth md. Mr. Fergusson. A daughter Mae lived in Enfield, Halifax Co.
3. Susan md. Ira Hebb of Bridgewater.
1. Cecil of Bridgewater
4. James md. Mary Gladwin (dau. of Frank Gladwin and Elizabeth Muir). they lived on the John Kaulback farm, owned by Bobby McCurdy, 1980 about a mile from Middle Musquodoboit for 64 years. No issue. They are both buried in Hillside Cemetery.
James 1860-1946
Mary L. 1863-1948PAGE 540
5. William md. Lexie Pulsifer (dau. of John Pulsifer and Mary Taylor). They settled on the Ephraim McNutt farm about a mile from Middle Musquodoboit, owned by Winnifred McFetridge, 1980. This farm was once owned by Thomas Kaulback. They had 1 son and 4 daus. They are both buried Hillside Cemetery along with their daughter Iona.
William 1865-1940, his wife
Lexie Pulsifer 1864-1944
Iona 1908-1943
Another dau. Vera G. is buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
Merle
Winnifred
Willa
Vera G. 1892-Dec. 24, 1906 age 14 yrs.
Iona 1908-1943
Ottie
Mildred md. -------Ettinger of Shubenacadie - She died in 1961.
6. George md. Linda Lillian Craig (1875-May 1,1941) of Lockeport in Boston, Mass. on Nov. 10, 1893. George, his wife and son Weston are buried in Pioneer Cemetery. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
Inscription:
George 1869-1941
Wife, Linda L. 1875-1941
1. Rosanna May b Nov. 19, 1909
2. James Lloyd b May 24, 1909
3. John Ernest
4. Weston A. b July 16, 1917 - Apr. 30, 1918.PAGE 541
1. Rosanna md. Oscar Josiah Boutilier. They live in Wallaston, Mass.
1. Weston Archibald of Sacramento, Calif.
2. Linda Lucy md. ----- Henage of Anaheim, Calif.
3. Norman Oscar unmarried in June, 1962
4. Ernest killed in a car accident
2. James md. Nellie Lois Higgins and lived in Chaswood on his father's farm which he inherited. Later they sold the farm and moved to the Annapolis Valley. They have 4 sons and 1 dau.
1. Lloyd b Jan. 4, 1937, killed in a car accident in 1960
2. Ivan Craig
3. Wilburn
4. James Owen
5. Lois
3. John md. Marcia Amelia Graham. They live in Upper Tantallon and have 4 sons and 5 daus.
1. George Richard
2. Lillian
3. John Ernest
4. Graham Ellis
5. Patricia Joyce
6. Carol
7. Robert
8. Audrey
9. Infant died23-2 Martha (1st dau. of James and Mary McFetridge) md. Edward Bates. No issue. She is buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
Martha 1846-1930
25-4 Agnes md. John I. Gorrie Truro Nov. 19, 1869. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
1. Laura
2. Edmund
3. Lottie (Charlotte) May b 1878
Chandler C. b Sept. 30, 1879-June 1961.PAGE 542
Agnes d Apr. 25, 1910 - age 61 yrs.
John d May 16, 1910 - age 64 yrs.
1. Laura went to U.S. when very young and married.
2. Edmund md. ------ -------. they had 1 son and 2 daus.
1. Charlotte - unmarried
2. Edward
3. Arthur
Edmund lived in Dorchester, N.B.
2. Edward md. ------
3. Arthur md. --------- 2 children3. Lottie was md. to Freeman Burdett Tully on June 2, 1897 at Truro by Rev. A. Logan Geggie. They moved to the U.S. in 1916 where they lived until 1948. Then Lottie went to live with her daughter( ). She died in Milford on Jan. 27, 1958 - age 80 yrs., buried in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Eliot, Maine. Mr. Tully died on Jan. 6, 1961 and is buried in the same lot. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
1. Thomas Roy
2. Freda Maie
3. Karlton Edward
1. Thomas md. Marion G. Beckwith on Dec. 18, 1944. He lived in Portsmouth, N.H. until his death on Jan. 28, 1954. He is buried in the same lot as his father and mother. No issue.
2. Freda md. Charles Edward Arkell on Oct. 31, 1925 at Portsmouth, N.H. They lived in Milford, Conn. They have 2 sons, both born in Portsmouth, N.H.
1. Alfred Edwin
2. Thomas RoyPAGE 543
1.Alfred me. Norma F. Miller on Jan. 23, 1951 in Bridgeport, Conn. They live in Bridgeport.
They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
1. Kenneth Charles
2. James Alfred
3. Judith Ann
2. Thomas md. Marion Diemand in New Briton, Conn. They have 2 sons.
1. David Thomas b Norwall, Conn.
2. Jeffrey Michael b Monroe, Conn.
3. Karlton md. Thelma Chainey in South Berwick, Maine. They have 2 sons.
1. Edward Chainey b in Portsmouth, NH
2. Richard Earle4. Chandler md. Minnie Warren Fielding (Oct. 11, 1880-Apr. 1962) They had 6 sons and 5 daus.
1. Burton Conrad b Sept. 3, 1901
2. Gertrude Mabelle b Mar. 4, 1903 - Mar. 16, 1927.
3. Doris Maude b Jan. 1, 1906-Jan. 30, 1926
4. Ira Lloyd
5. Arnold Edwin
6. Greta Anita
7. Luella Grace
8. Gordon Elsworth
9. Wenola Vey
10. Shirley G. d Nov. 27, 1922
11. Donald Allison
1. Burton md. Ida Vey. They lived in Truro. They have 2 sons and 3 daus.
1. Carl md. and has 5 children.
2. Doreen (Mrs. Elbert Smith) 2 children
3. Jean (Mrs. Graham Geddes, Port Wallis) 4 children
4. Bette (Mrs. Elven George, Port Wallis)3 children.
5. Robert
2. Gertrude md. Bertram Baird in 1926, died Mar. 16, 1927. No issue.
4. Ira md. Geraldine O'Connors of Regina. They have 3 sons.PAGE 544
5. Arnold md. Alva Dartt of Truro. They have 2 daus.
1. Maxine has 1 son, (Mrs. Robert McaDonald, New Glasgow).
2. Gwenyth md. Donald Brown. They live in London, Ontario. No issue.
6. Greta md. Spencely Fraser of Belmont. They have 1 son.
1. LeRoy Harry md. Mary Lou Ponton and lives in London, Ontario. No issue.
7. Luella md. Lawson Compton. They have 1 son.
1. Donald
8. Gordon md. Marion Buchanan and lives in London, Ontario. They have 4 sons and 2 daus.
1. Glenn
2. Jack
3. Carol
4. Janet
5. Robert
6. Bryon
9. Wenola md. Frank Nesdale and lives in Lorne Park, Ontario. Thay have 1 dau.
1. Michelle
11. Donald md. Doris Frances Rudd of Alma, Ontario. They have 1 son and 1 dau. - live in Sarnia, Ontario.
1. Wayne
2. Carolyn
26-5 Jennie or Janet md. George Holman, lived in Cape Breton. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
1. James Archibald b Dec. 30-1865-1929
2. Charles Ervin b Apr. 17, 1867-Jan. 16, 1921
3. Mary d Mar. 7, 1889-age 28 years
4. Elizabeth died in early teens.
1. James md. Annie Taylor (Sept. 6, 1868-Aug. 8, 1931). they had 4 sons and 4 daughters.PAGE 545
1. Richard Alexander b Dec. 27, 1891-1954
2. Charles Archibald b Aug. 27, 1893--1950
3. George b Apr. 9, 1895-1897
4. John Taylor b Oct. 26, 1896
5. Rachael Irene b Dec. 15, 1898
6. Rhoda Mae b Apr. 12, 1900
7. Bernice Grace b July 13, 1903-1941
8. Marilla Antonetta b Aug. 27, 1907-1924
4. John was a Seventh Day Adventist pastor in Maine.
5. Rachael unmarried, lived in Somerville, Mass.
6. Rhoda md. John M. Scott and lived in Cambridge, Mass.Charles Holman md. Jessie Reid (Oct. 17, 1865-Feb. 27, 1930). She was a dau. of George Reid and Janet Hamilton of Upper Musquodoboit. They kept the post office at Caribou Gold Mines. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
1. Frederick Simpson b Nov. 10,1889-Sept. 23, 1944
2. Burton b June 4, 1891
3. Blanche d Mar. 12, 1895
4. Stanley d June 10, 1896
5. Harold d May 25, 1900
6. Bertha Tays b Jan. 14, 1897
7. Florence May b Apr. 30, 1898
Blanche, Stanley and Harold are buried in the Reid lot in Upper Musquodoboit.27-6 Elizabeth md. Henry Irving of Irvings Lake. Some spelled it Irwin or Ervin. They had 1 son - Samuel.
Samuel Irving md. Margaret Taylor. They had John, Henry, James, Sidney and Elizabeth.
John md. Margaret Waller. Family:
Elizabeth (Mrs. Wm. Steele)
Jessie - unmarried
David
HattiePAGE 546
Henry md. 1st Elizabeth Logan, they had
Fred,
Hedley
John.
Henry md. 2d Charlotte Irwin, they had
Laurie.
James and Sidney were unmarried.
Elizabeth - no record.4-3 John (3rd son of John and Mary Marshall McFetridge) md. Eleanor Murphy (dau. of James Murphy of Glenmore. He settled in Brookvale. After the death of Eleanor, he md. Eliza Margaret Higgins. John and both wives are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.
John d. Apr. 20, 1880 age 70 years.
first wife Eleanor d July 29, 1863-age 48 years
second wife Eliza Margaret d July 10, 1871
Children of 1st wife, 5 daus., 4 sons.
1. Letitia died young
2. Alice b 1841-Mar. 8, 1901
3. Mary b July 17, 1841-Sept. 17, 1924
4. James b Feb. 17, 1843
5. Robert b Jan. 9, 1847-May 7, 1927
6. John A. Feb. 28, 1849-Sept. 5, 1913
7. Ellen b Aug. 25, 1850-Oct. 28, 1918
8. Samuel b Mar. 9, 1852-Nov. 17, 1894
9. Annie b July 20, 1858-Nov. 24, 1917
Children of 2d wife, 1 dau. 1 son.
10. Esther b Oct. 24, 1868-Aug. 14, 1951
11. William b Apr. 14, 1872-Feb. 22, 19512. Alice md. Archibald McFetridge, for her genealogy, see 22-1 to 90-8.
3. Mary md. William Archibald of Middle Musquodoboit. They lived on the Murchyville Road. They had one son - John who died when a young man, they are all buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
Inscription:
William Archibald 1838-1907
Wife Mary 1841-Sept. 17, 1929
son John L. d July 16, 1893-age 26 yrs.PAGE 547
4. James (1st son of John and Eleanor Murphy McFetridge) md. Nancy McCabe of Greenfield, Col. Co.
1. Henry
2. Robert
3. Dora1. Henry (1st son of James & Nancy McCabe McFetridge).
Henry md. 1st Helen Ishpach. They had 1 dau. Maude.
1. Maude md. Henry Peabody Farnham of Salem, Mass. No issue.
Henry md. 2nd Grace Hill (dau. of Robert Hill of Great Village). They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
2. Robert
3. Dorothy
4. Arthur
2. Robert md. Frances Van Storck Vandling of Scranton, Pa. They had Robert, Sarah and Peter.
3. Dorothy md. Lloyd Porter of Newton, Ma. They had 1 son, Craig.
4. Arthur md. Ruth B. Wooley, Boston Mass. No issue.2. Robert (2d son of James & Nancy McCabe McFetridge) md.------- No issue.
3. Dora (only dau. of James and Nancy McCabe McFetridge) md. Alfred Dodd, they had
1 dau.
Evelyn md. Gordon Nursick
Ref: Arthur Fetridge, Boston, MA (Dropped the "Mc" about 1900, now called "Fetridge".)5. Robert (2d son of John & Eleanor Murphy McFetridge) md. Mary Archibald (dau. of Matthew J. Archibald). they had 2 sons and 3 daus. They are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery. Inscription:
R.M. McFetridge 1847-1927
Wife Mary L. 1847-1922
*1. Harry Hamilton b Sept. 4, 1874
*2. Minnie Cameron b Apr. 18, 1876-July 4, 1954.*3. Janet Braden b Mar. 28, 1879PAGE 548
*4. Charles David b Feb. 3, 1881
*5. Emma Jane b July 26, 1885-Nov. 1, 19581. Harry md. Elizabeth Henry, Upper Musquodoboit. They lived on the farm in Brookvale owned by C. Verboom 1980. They had 2 sons and 6 daus. After the death of his wife, Harry md. 2d Mrs. George McFetridge. She died in 1959. No issue.)
1. Helen
2. Mary
3. Jessie
4. Robert
5. Douglas
6. Greta
7. Laura
8. Ella
1. Helen md. Harry Hall and lived in Truro. They have 4 daus.
2. Mary md. Lewis Putnam and lives in Truro. They have 3 sons.
3. Jessie md. Clarence Beacon now in Truro. They have twin daus.
4. Robert md. Netta Fallas and lives in Halifax - 2 sons and 1 dau.
5. Douglas md. Edith Johnson of Manitoba. They live in Lacombe, Alberta. He is a doctor. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
6. Greta md. Clair Jones and lives in Edmonton - 1 son and 1 dau.
7. Laura md. Franklin Ritcey, lives in Halifax - 1 son and 2 daus.
8. Ella md. Ralph Snaire and lives in Halifax - 1 son and 2 daus.
Harry's first wife is buried in Hillside Cemetery.
(Elizabeth Gammell McFetridge 1873-1945).PAGE 549
Minnie md. Alexander Kellough. They lived in Lake Egmont on a farm, retired and lived in Middle Musquodoboit in house owned by Cecil Conrad, 1980. 1 son Marsden, 1 dau. Etta.
3. Janet md. William Milne. They had a son Vernon who died young; also a dau. died in infancy.
William and Vernon are buried in Hillside Cemetery.
Inscription:
William G. Milne 1871-1945
Son Vernon G. 1906-1923
4. Charles md. Nettie Geddes,. She died Jan. 18, 1962. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
1. Eileen (Mrs. Robert Jones of Van.)
2. Eva (Mrs. Ralph Blakeley of Bible Hill).
3. Ernest of Bible Hill
4. Carl of Bible Hill
5. Emma md. John H. Taylor of Chaswood. No issue. He died in 1914; later Mrs. Taylor kept a store where Ettinger's Funeral Home stands 1980. In 1940 she md. 2d Matthew J. White of Middle Musquodoboit. She died in 1959 and is buried in Hillside Cemetery.6. John (3rd son of John and Eleanor Murphy McFetridge) md. Ellen Leck, dau. of William Leck and Elizabeth Taylor. They are both buried in Pioneer Cemetery. They had 2 sons and 3 daus.
Inscription:
Mother 1849-1890
Father 1849-1913
1. George b 1874-1943
2. Maud Rebecca b July 31, 1876-May 14, 1942
3. Laura Blanche b Mar. 18, 1878-Dec. 12, 1936
4. Elizabeth Jane b Dec. 25, 1884
5. Ainsley b Sept. 12, 1886
1. George md. Bertha Reid. Their genealogy is given in the Reid history.
2. Maud md. Fred Cheney. They lived in Mass. No issue.PAGE 550
3. Laura md. Percy Collingwood of Attleboro, Mass.
1. Maud
2. Dau.
3. Percy
4. Arnold killed in a car accident at 14 years.
4. Elizabeth md. Percy MacIntosh of Mass.
1 son, died young
5. Ainslie md. in Mass. No issue.7. Ellen (3rd dau. of John and Eleanor Murphy McFetridge) md. Thomas Bradley. They had 1 son.
1. Isaiah md. Georgie Miller
8. Samuel (4th son of John and Eleanor Murphy McFetridge) md. Janie Cox of Upper Stewiacke. No issue. He is buried in Pioneer Cemetery.
9. Annie 4th dau. of John and Eleanor Murphy McFetridge) md. Lewellyn Tenny from the U.S. They had 1 son and twin girls.
1. Ainslie, son
10. Esther (5th dau. of John by Eliza Higgins McFetridge) md. Neil Matherson of Pictou. No issue.
11. William (5th son of John and 1st son of Eliza Higgins McFetridge) was unmarried. He died on Feb. 22, 1951.5-4 Samuel (4th son of John and Mary Marshall McFetridge) was born in Ireland. He settled on his father's farm in Glenmore. They had 5 sons and 4 daus. He md. Ann Wyse of Meagher's Grant. They are both buried in Pioneer Cemetery, also a son, Thomas. Inscription:
Samuel d June 22, 1885, age 72
Wife Ann d Aug. 29, 1885, age 63
Son Thomas d Nov. 24, 1873 age 12
*1. Archibald
*2. James
*3. SamuelPAGE 551
*4. John b 1849-1936
*5. Minnie
*6. Annie
*7. Elizabeth
*8. Martha - unmarried, d in Boston
*9. Thomas b 1861-1873
1. Archibald (1st son of Samuel and Ann McFetridge) md. Arabella Johnson. They had 3 sons and 4 daus.
1. Thomas b Oct. 26, 1880-1950 was unmd.
2. Edna b Jan. 3, 1883-
3. Gertrude Frances b Apr. 4, 1886-
4. Ellen Dickie b Oct. 19, 1888
5. Lily Leland b 1891
6. Frank
7. Aubrey - unmarried, born at Lacombe, Alta.
2. Edna md. Frank Gladwin of Lacombe, Alta. they have 1 dau.
1. Frances
3. Gertrude md. Dereck Craig of Leamington, Ont.
1. Margaret
2. Frances
4. Ellen md. William Manning of Van., B.C. No issue.
5. Lily md. William Stewart of Lacombe, Alta. 2 sons and 2 daus.
1. Graham
2. Frank
3. Isabella (deceased)
4. Dorothy
6. Frank md. Alma Kerber at Panika, Alta., later moved to California where one dau. was born.
1. Freda2. James (2d son of Samuel and Ann McFetridge) md,. Melinda Fisher in Upper Musquodoboit, 1877. They had 3 sons and 1 dau. James is buried in Pioneer Cemetery (1851-1917) Inscription
PAGE 552
*1. Frederick
*2. George
*3. Archibald
*4. Margaret Ann
1. Frederick md. 1st Alice Gould, she died 6 months after marriage, then Frederick md. Annie McFetridge (dau. of John McFetridge). They had one dau.
1. Blanche b Dec. 1907, No issue.
2. George md. Marion Gardiner in Lacombe, Alta. Later they moved to Consort, Alta. They have 2 sons and 3 daus.
1. Duncan
2. Jean
3. Bette
4. Jack
5. Elaine
1. Duncan md. Hilda Adcock. They live in Consort. Alta. 2 sons and 1 dau. Joan.
2. Jean md. Charles Campbell. They live in Red Deer.
1. Jill
2. Terry
3. Son or dau.
3. Bette md. Charles Barton
1. Robin
2. Son
4. Jack md. Madge Wilson
1. Robert
2. Son
3. George
5. Elaine md. Robert Halliday
1. Cindy3. Archibald md. Bessie Winifred Avery in Lacombe, Alta. They have 3 sons and 2 daus.
1. Howard
2. Fred
3. Elsie
4. Raymond
5. Helen
The family moved to Newport, Oregon where Raymond and Helen were born.PAGE 553
4. Margaret md. Stanley Watson in Lacombe, Alta., later moved to Costor, Alta. where their family was born. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
1. Cecil
2. Frank
3. Bert
4. Irene
5. Doris3. Samuel (3rd son of Samuel and Ann McFetridge) died in Rossland, B.C. - unmarried.
4. John (4th son of Samuel and Ann McFetridge) md. Ellen Dickie (dau. of Adam and Jane Benvie Dickie) on Apr. 48 1883. They lived in Elmsvale on the farm owned by Fred Redden, 1980. They had 2 sons and 2 daus. She died 1889; in 1892 he md. 2d Mrs. Adams J. Archibald (nee Burris) of South Branch. No issue. They are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.
Inscription Family of John and Ellen Dickie McFetridge:
John McFetridge 1849-1936
1st wife Ellen Dickie d Jan. 2, 1889-age 39 years
2d wife Janie Burris 1857-1923
1. Edward b Dec. 30, 1883
2. Annie C. , b July 28, 1885-
3. Della Jane b Mar. 16, 1888-
4. Ira Jay b Dec. 25. 1888-
1.Edward md. Edna Archibald - one dau. died in infancy. They are buried in Hillside Cemetery.
Inscription:
Edward N. 1882-1925
Infant Mary J.19132. Annie md. Fred McFetridge. For her genealogy see family of James and Melinda McFetridge
PAGE 554
3. Della md. Henry Hollingsworth of Truro. No issue.
4. Ira md. Grace Hanna. He was a merchant in Middle Musquodoboit. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
1. Victor
2. Donald
3. John
4. Mary
1. Victor, unmarried.
2. Donald md. Florence Mitchell. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
1. Michael
2. Ellen
3. John md. Rolla Pritchett of Newfoundland. They had 1 dau.
1. Ann
John's wife died and is buried in Hillside Cemetery.
John md. 2d Maureen (Hallett) Elliott
4. Mary md. George MacQuarrie. They have 3 daus. and 2 sons.
1. Martha
2. Bella
3. Moira
Randall
Ian5. Minnie (1st dau. of Samuel and Ann McFetridge) md. Frank Squires of Back Bay, Boston.
6. Annie (2d dau. of Samuel and Ann McFetridge) md. Charles Cameron of Colorado. They have 1 son.
1.Charles
7.Elizabeth (3rd dau. of Samuel and Ann McFetridge) md. Frank Wright of Denver, Colorado. They have 1 dau.
1. GladysPAGE 555
6-5 Martha (only dau. of John and Mary Marshall McFetridge) md. Moses Redmond. They had 4 sons and 1 dau.
1. John
2. Samuel, died young
3. James
4. Mary died in infancy
5. William died in infancy.12. John (1st son of Moses and Martha Redmond) md. Mary Henry of Musquodoboit. They had 8 sons and 3 daus.
1. William b 1872-1952-age 80 years
2. Samuel
3. George Prescott b Oct. 13, 1875-Apr. 27, 1948-age 73 yrs.
4. Emma b Oct. 19, 1876-Jan. 29, 1962, age 73 yrs.
5. Martha Jane b Feb. 1877-1950, age 73 yrs.
6. Henry Clyde b Dec. 19, 1878
7. John b Jan. 9, 1881-Jan. 1, 1900, age 19 yrs.
8. Clarence b Mar. 31, 1883
9. Charles Herbert b Jan. 15, 1888
10. Edna b Feb. 27, 1890
11. Fred b July 5, 1892
1. William went to California in 1889. He md. Jean Fortheringham. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
1. Marie
2. Ellen md. and living in California
3. Lila Jean - unmarried, living in California
4. Ralph died many years ago
2. Samuel went to California in 1890. He md. Pearl Meddleton. They had 1 dau.
1. Emma living in California
3. George was unmarried, spent his entire life in Musquodoboit.
4. Emma went to Boston and md. Frank Magee. No issue.PAGE 556
5. Martha md. Howard Pye and lived in Dartmouth until her death in 1950. They had 1 son.
1. Charles md. and living in Dartmouth.
6. Henry md. Sarah Archibald and moved to Vancouver. They have 4 sons and 2 daus.
1. John, unmarried - living in Vancouver.
2. Harold Gordon - married and living in Vancouver.
3. Howard Clifford - married and living in Vancouver.
4. Frederick Warren - unmarried - living in Vancouver.
5. Marjorie - married and living in Edmonton, Alta.
6. Anita - married and living in Nelson, V.C.7. John - unmarried - was killed by a falling tree on Jan. 1, 1900 - age 19 years.
8. Clarence went to Vancouver. He md. Mae Bird. They have 2 sons.
1. Edward - md. and living in Nanimo, B.C.
2. Donald - md. and living in Van., B.C.
9. Charles Herbert Redmond md. Augusta Lizzie Stewart. Their family:
1. Emma md. Edwin Bowes, Halifax, N.S.
1 dau. - Toronto
2. Sidney md. Melissa Fraser. Their family:
1. Phyllis md. Robert Wise, Penticton, B.C. Children:
1. Bradley, 2.Shelley, 3. David
2. Phillip
3. Robert
4. Dwight twin born and d 1950
5. Dwayne twin born and d 1950
6. Dwayne7. Dwight PAGE 557
8. Mark
Charles Herbert Redmond md. 2nd Edith Sidney Stewart. Their family:
1. Hazel md. Douglas Redmond. Children:
1. Sharon md. John Noonan, Ottawa.
1. Scott
2. Lisa
2. Roderick md. Marilyn Sawers, Ottawa.
1.Wendy
2. Ryan
3. Peter d 1958
4. Ian
2. Ruby md. Victor Perrin, Halifax, NS
1. Janet
2. Susan
3. Herbert b 1932 d 1943
4. Ralph md. Carol Brooks, Moose Jaw, Sask.
1. Sherry
2. Jeffrey
Above data on Charles Herbert (Herb) Redmond family supplied by Mrs. D.R. Redmond, Ottawa, Ont. (1980)10. Edna md. Fred Woodworth, lived in Shubenacadie a number of years then moved to Boston. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
1. Clyde, unmarried - a Doctor in Beverley, Mass.
2. Emma - married and living in Boston.
11. Fred md. Maude Sinclair. He was a farmer at Newcombe's Corner. They had
2 daus. and 2 sons.
1. Louise (Logan) md. and living in Upper Musquodoboit. 3 children.
2. Irene, Mrs. Scott, one son, Garry.
3. Victor md. - in Halifax
4. Burris md. and living in HalifaxPAGE 558
3. James (3rd son of Moses and Martha Redmond) md. Elizabeth Henry. Elizabeth and Mary Henry (wife of John Redmond) were sisters. They had 5 sons and 4 daus.
1. James b Oct 1882 -
2. Sidney
3. Harvey b Apr. 1889 - June 11, 1944
4. Frank b 1897 - Oct 19, 1952
5. John b June 13, 1899 -
6. Mary
7. Maud
8. Ethel
9 Irene
1. James, unmarried, living in Halifax
2. Sidney, unmarried, was drowned in Vancouver, many years ago.
3. Harvey md. Bessie Mont of halifax and lived in Musquodoboit until his death. They
had 3 sons and 2 daus.
1. John, married, farmer, 1980
2. James md. and living in Sarnia, Ontario.
3. Charles, killed by a load of gravel on July 16, 1943, age 6 1/2 years.
4. Mary, married and living in Truro.
5. Elizabeth - married, in Ontario.
4. Frank md. Pearl Dean of Upper Musquodoboit. He was a farmer. They had 4 sons and 2 daus.
1. Douglas, md. and lives at home.
2. Donald md. and lives in Kitchener, Ont.
3. David at home
4. Gordon - md.
5. Ruth, md. and lives in Victoria, B.C.
6. Catherine md. Robert Ruggles
5. John md. Tina Mont of Halifax. He was a farmer in Middle Musquodoboit. They had 1
dau.
1. Ellen, md., 1 dau. Kerry, B.C.
6. Mary, unmarried, lived in Halifax until her death.PAGE 559
7. Maud, unmarried,
8. Ethel, R.N. unmarried - living in Halifax,
9. Irene, R.N. unmarried 1980.
George McLeod
1. The name of George McLeod appears on the Fisher grant of Upper Musquodoboit, dated Oct. 27, 1786, where he received 250 acres. He married Jessie, the widow of William Guild. They had 1 son. George McLeod also received a grant of 400 acres, Feb. 4, 1812 at Newcomb's Corner, or Higginsville, where he finally settled.
2-1 Angus
While Mrs. McLeod lived, they remained on the William Guild property in Middle
Musquodoboit. After her death, George moved to Higginsville, and md. 2nd, Ann
Dunbrack from Meagher's Grant. They had 4 sons and 2 daus.
*3-2 Richard unmd.
*4-3 John
5-4 Matthew
6-5 William
7-6 Kathryn
8-7 Janet
2-1 Angus (only child of George and Mrs. William Guild McLeod) md. Eliza (dau. of
Adams & Hannah Archibald) on Feb. 14, 1822. They had 1 dau. and 3 sons.
9-1 Angus - no record
10-2 Adam - no record
11-3 Eliza - no record
12-3 George b Mar. 26, 1826
Angus' wife Eliza Archibald died quite young, (July 24, 1827) and he md. 2nd Lydia Tupper. They had 10 sons and 4 daus.PAGE 560
13-5 Eliza Archibald No record
14-6 Samuel No record
15-7 William No record
16-8 John T. No record
17-9 Eddy No record
18-10 Fred No record
19-11 Margaret Amelia (Mrs. M.M. Cruickshank)
20-12 Agnes Watson No record
21-13 Alfred No record
22-14 Herbert No record
23-15 Frank No record
24-16 Angus, died when 4 years old
25-17 Carrie No record
26-18 Clarence, died at 2 months No record12-4 George (3rd son of Angus and Eliza Archibald McLeod) md. Jane Stuart (dau. of Alexander Stuart). Her father died when she was eight years old and her mother died when she was fifteen. One of her sisters md. Henry Tupper of Truro, whose dau., Mrs. J.W. Logan lived in Toronto. Jane was one of a large family and was brought up and lived with her grandfather, Squire Adams Archibald., in a house which stood on the
old road, a few hundred yards north of the present road, about 1857 or 1852. George built the house on the site of the present Douglas Benvie home, 1980. Here Squire Adams Archibald died in 1857. George and Jane had 5 sons and 1 dau.
*27-1 Adam b 1853
*28-2 Emily b 1855-1857
*29-3 Stuart b 1857-1863
*30-4 Angus b Mar. 21, 1859 - Feb. 1, 1924
*31-5 William Eliakim b 1863-1943
*32-6 George Stuart b Apr. 1, 1868-Sept. 29, 1933
In 1867, at the birth of the Dominion of Canada, George was one of the candidates for the Confederate party - but was unsuccessful as the measure was very unpopular in the province.PAGE 561
In the early 1870's a branch of the Y.M.C.A. was organized in Musquodoboit and Mr. McLeod was one of the active members. During the later years of their lives the farm
was sold, and Mr. and Mrs. McLeod lived in a house built by their son Angus in the centre of the Village; owned by Ms. Marylin Smith, 1980.George McLeod Mar. 26, 1826-Oct. 29, 1905
Wife Jane Nov. 2, 1821-Dec. 1, 1905
15-7 William d June 25, 1912 age 75 yrs.
Stuart d Oct. 3, 1863-age 6 yrs.
Emily d Aug. 15, 1857 age 2 yrs.
Inscription on tombstone - They are buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.27-1 Adam (1st son of George & Jane Stuart McLeod) md. Adella Reid, dau. of Hugh & Margaret Reid. They had 2 daus. and 1 son.
*33-1 Jennie
*34-2 Sue
*34-3 Wyman
33-1 Jennie md. William Ervin of Stewiacke. They had 1 son.
36-1 John
34-2 Sue was unmarried, she died young.
35-3 Wyman md. but no issue.
He worked with his uncle, Angus, George and William at the Emporium in St. Paul's, Minn. until his death in 1950.30-4 Angus (3rd son of George & Jane Stuart McLeod) went to Minneapolis in 1882. He worked as a carpenter and contractor for five years, then formed a partnership with James Leck in Contracting. He organized the Angus McLeod Co., with a brother. In 1902 he became financially interested in the Emporium Department Store. This venture was successful from the start and in 1906, Mr. McLeod and his family moved to St.Paul, Minnesota. In 1924 the store had a floor space of nearly eight acres and was valued at four million dollars.
PAGE 562
Angus md. Jane Shaw (dau. of John and Margaret Shaw) Musquodoboit Pioneers, at Dr. R. Breed's home in Chicago, on June 1, 1892. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
*37-1 Stuart Ainslie b Mar. 4, 1893-May 5, 1954
*38-2 Margaret b Jan. 2, 1897-
*39-3 Marion Leola b Oct. 21, 1898
*40-4 Jean b Aug. 8, 1903-Nov. 8, 1936
37-1 Stuart Ainslie md. Myrtle Carol Gessart. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
41-1 Stuart Angus )
42-2 Carol Jean ) all md.
43-3 Elinor ) and had children
38-2 Margaret md. Thomas Crocker of Minneapolis. She was a missionary of the Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South America. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
*44-1 Thomas Timothy
*45-2 Jean Claire
*46-3 Angus McLeod
Thomas Crocker Sr., died in Julian, California (May 22, 1888-Sept. 7, 1947). Margaret md. 2nd Earl Floyd Liddle. Mrs. E.F. Liddle [California] gave this data concerning the McLeods.
44-1 Thomas Timothy was born in Barronquilla, Columbia, South America. He is a Professor of Medicine in the University of California. He md. Miriam Dyer Bennett of Berkeley, California. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
47-1 Edith Dwight b in Washington, D.C.
48-2 Stephen Peabody
49-3 Thomas McLead
50-4 Cedric Wolcott
(all born in San Francisco, Cal.)PAGE 563
45-2 Jean Clare was born in Barranquilla, Columbia, South America. She md. Trustin
Arthur Hart. He is a Presbyterian Minister. They have 2 sons and 3 daus.
51-1 Margaret Gwendolyn
52-2 Brenton Arthur
53-3 Kathryn Jean
54-4 Elizabeth Joan
55-5 Thomas Trustin
46-3 Angus McLeod Crocker was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He md. Clara Marie Havens of Ill. He is an engineer. He has 3 sons.
56-1 Angus
57-2 Timothy
58-3 Douglas
39-3 Marion Leola (2nd dau. of Angus & Jane Shaw McLeod) was also a missionary in Columbia, South America. She is unmarried.
40-4 Jean (3rd dau. of Angus & Jane Shaw McLeod) md. George Mairs. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
59-1 Nancy Stuart
60-2 George Alexander
61-3 Jean Mcleod
62-4 Angus McLeod
(all are md. and have children)31-5 William Eliakim (4th son of George & Jane Stuart McLeod) md. Caroline ------- . No issue.
PAGE 564
32-6 George Stuart (5th son of George & Jane Stuart McLeod) md. Edith Crevier. No issue. William, George and Angus presented the beautiful pulpit chairs, Middleton Presbyterian Church, they gave generously to the Pioneer Cemetery fund. In 1929, Angus died and the surviving brothers, William and George, donated the sum of twelve thousand dollars, creating the McLeod Endowment Fund, which is invested - the Interest of which is used as the congregations of Middleton and Riverside Churches so decide.
3-2 Richard was unmarried
4-3 John md. Elizabeth Hutchinson, they lived in Higginsville on the McLeod homestead, the Roy Higgins place, 1980. The old house was on the hill behind the present house.
Dau. Louise 1850-1927 md. James Kerr, Chiltree, Ayreshire, Scotland, 1879.
Family of James & Louise Kerr.
Elizabeth 1879-
Thomas 1881-
Gordon 1883-
Ref: Addison Kerr Laing, Ottawa, Ontario, 1980
Copy of George McLeod's Last Will and Testament. Probate Court Records, Halifax City
Wills, Vols. 5-6 Vol. 5 Page 82.
"Last Will and Testament of George McLeod, farmer, Musquodoboit. To Ann, my dearly and well beloved wife, all real and personal estate with sole management thereof. At her death or remarriage, estate to be equally divided among children of second marriage. Wife Ann to be executrix. To son Angus, 60 sheep. To step grand-daughter Jane McCurdy, large looking glass. Friend Samuel F. Archibald also appointed executor, 21 April, 1823".PAGE 565
Peter Ogilvie
Peter Ogilvie Sr. came from Scotland early in the 18th century and settled near Savannah, Georgia. He is said to have had 7 sons and 5 daughters. Two sons came to Nova Scotia.
2-1 Peter
3-2 John
Peter and John both served in the Revolutionary War and in 1783, along with many other members of the Duke of Cumberland's disbanded forces, sailed on the Loyalist ship "Argo" from St. Augustine, Florida, arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Dec. 13 of the same year. Grants of land awaited them in Guysborough but the Ogilvies did not go there. 1785 saw the Ogilvie brothers in Musquodoboit, where they settled. In his "memorial" for a grant of land dated June, 1790, Peter stated that he had a wife and two children. This land was not granted but he petitioned again in May, 1798 and November of the same year. Peter said that he had been in Musquodoboit for 13 years and now had four children and 2 servants. This petition was granted, finally, March 30, 1814, and his farm was located on the backroad, not far from the Cook's Brook Community Hall (1980), and now owned by Mrs. Ralph Murray, formerly Mrs. Austin Ogilvie. Peter is said to have married someone with the maiden name of Hawthorne. Family:
4-1 Peter Dec. 1792-Apr. 6, 1865
5-2 Margaret
6-3 James went to western N.S. No record.PAGE 566
4-1 Peter (1st son of Peter and his wife) md. Ann Bruce (1796-1887) soon after Ann arrived from Scotland. They had 8 sons and 3 daus.
*7-1 Peter Hawthorne b Sept. 1817-1901
*8-2 James 1818-1908
*9-3 George Bruce b 1820-1851
10-4 Euphemia b 1822-1908
11-5 Joseph b 1823-1886
12-6 John b 1825-1909
13-7 Agnes Hawthorne b 1828-1913
14-8 Alexander b 1832-
15-9 William Robert b 1835-1921
16-10 Margaret Jane - unmarried b 1838-1861
17-11 Samuel b 1842-
7-1 Peter Hawthorne (1st son of Peter and Ann Bruce Ogilvie) md. Agnes Innes b 1814, dau. of James and Agnes Ogilvie - his cousin. They lived in Elderbank. She died 1865, both are buried in Elderbank. Peter md. 2nd Nannie Higgins (1817-1906). No issue. Peter and Agnes Ogilvie had 2 sons and 5 daus.
18-1 Wm. James
19-2 Ellen md. James Milne. No issue.
20-3 Annie md. Henry Crawford.
21-4 Louise md. ------ Stevens.
22-5 Euphemia md. ------ Haverstock.
23-6 Agnes - unmarried.
24-7 Robert Sedgewick md. 1st Elizabeth Grant. Md. 2nd Susan Lloy Innes.
26-8 Peter died Mar. 4, 1861.
8-2 James (2nd son of Peter & Ann Bruce Ogilvie) md. Eliza Kent Bruce, widow of Alexander Bruce by whom she had 1 son, Alexander Bruce.
James and Eliza Ogilvie had 5 sons and 1 dau.
*27-1 Alfred 1848-1894
*28-2 James 1850-
*29-3 Christianna 1852-1935
*30-4 Herbert 1853-1927
*31-5 Frank 1856-
*32-6 Allan 1895-1920PAGE 567
27-1 Alfred G. md. Margaret Stephen (1849-1935). Alfred died 1894. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
33-1 Ida md. Rev. Albert Thompson
34-2 Wilson md. 1st Lillian Ross, 2nd Georgia Higgins.
35-3 Charles md. Harriett Grant.
36-4 Warren md. 1st Maude Scott, 2nd Reta Phillips.
37-5 Dolena md. Alfred Ross.
38-6 Mabel md. Percy Weary
39-7 Ray - unmarried
28-2 James (md. Ada Gillis)
40-1 Sarah
29-3 Christianna md. Samuel Howard. They had 1 dau.
41-1 Ethel Helen md. Alfred Symonds, they had 1 dau. Helen who md. Charles Clancy.
30-4 Herbert md. Janet Davidson or Davies. They had 5 sons and 5 daus.
42-1 Bessie
43-2 Nettie died in infancy
44-3 Mabel died young
45-4 Benjamin Franklin d 1954
46-5 Minnie
47-6 Ella died young
48-7 Fred
49-8 Byard
50-9 Bert - unmarried
51-10 Seldon
42-1 Bessie md. Frederick Shattuck of Boston. No issue.
45-4 Benjamin Franklin md. 1st Ethel Waldie. They had 1 son and 4 daus.
52-1 Vivian md. Michael Zima
53-2 Margaret md. Harold Hill
54-3 Elizabeth md. Murney Mann
55-4 Benjamin md. Mary Davis
56-5 Lorna md. Gordon HadleyPAGE 568
Benjamin md. 2nd Irene Dickens. They had 3 sons.
57-6 John
58-7 David
59-8 Francis
46-5 Minnie md. John Robert Graham. They had 4 sons and 2 daus.
60-1 Edna md. Geo. Miller
61-2 Frances md. Geo. Lemmon
62-3 Fred md. Winnie ------
63-4 Marjorie md. Geo. Volans
65-6 Forbes -------
48-7 Fred md. Florence -------. They had 3 sons.
66-1 George
67-2 Frederick
68-3 Donald
49-8 Byers md. Theresa Arsenault who had 3 children by a previous marriage. He md.
2nd Ruby Taylor.
51-10 Seldon md. Hilda --------. They had 1 son.
69-1 Barry31-5 Frank Ogilvie md. Nora ------- of Montana. No issue.
32-6 Allan Ogilvie md. Catherine Thomson (1863-1934). They had 6 sons and 3 daus.
70-1 Frank Everett b Nov. 29, 1884
71-2 Percy Thomson 1887-1956
72-3 Louis Harding
73-4 Bertha Constance
74-5 James Harwood
75-6 Bertram Allan
76-7 Winnifred May
77-8 Carl Eldon
78-9 Lillian Pearl
70-1 Frank Everett Ogilvie md. Maude Elizabeth Coates. They had -
79-1 Allan md. Wilma
80-2 Kent md. Jessie
81-3 Gordon md. Mary Lee
82-4 Elizabeth MayPAGE 569
71-2 Percy Thomson md 1st Nellie Killen. They had -
83-1 Arthur Allan
84-2 Bertha Elva md. Ernest Mullett
85-3 Ruth Kathleen md. Neil Rhind
86-4 Naomi Evelyn md. Dr. Bernard Graham
87-5 Albert James md. Mary McPhee
88-6 Austin Everett md. Gladys Drysdale
89-7 David Edwin md. Monique ------
90-8 Donald md. 1st Marlene Starchuck
91-9 Frank md. Jean Gillis
Percy md. 2nd Mrs Ethel Bain, widow of Wilbert Bain, she was Ethel Holman.
72-3 Lewis Harding md. Sara Sharp. They had 1 dau. and 2 sons.
92-1 Marion md. Kenneth Hutchinson
93-2 Warren Louis md. Mildred Perkins
94-3 James Sharp md. Elva Tinis
73-4 Bertha Constance md. Samuel Cropley. No issue.
74-5 James Harwood md. 1st Jean Stewart. 1 dau. Mary, 1 son James. Md. 2nd Elsie ------. No issue. Md. 3rd, Jessie McCadden, they had 1 son and 1 dau.
95-1 Patricia Anne
96-2 John Bruce
75-6 Bertram Allen ms. Vina Chapin. They had 1 dau.
97-1 Lillias md. Floyd Waldron.
76-7 Winnifred May md. John Wayne. They had 1 dau.
98-1 Mary Catherine md. Austin Blondon
77-8 Carl Eldon md. Marguerite Vandewater. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
99-1 Richard Carl ms. Margaret Wilson
100-2 Catherine ------ md. Pierre Gautherier
101-3 Laura JeanPAGE 570
78-9 Lillias Pearl md. John Norman Fancy. They had 1 dau.
102-1 Margaret Ogilvie md. Lloyd Bryant.
Mrs. Lillias Fancy, Elderbank (Vancouver, 1980), supplied all the data on the family of Peter Ogilvie.9-3 George Bruce Ogilvie (3rd son of Peter & Ann Bruce Ogilvie) md. on Dec. 19, 1944
Mehitable Stevens of Forest Glen, Stewiacke. She was born in 1815, the 7th child of Peter & Mehitable Stevens. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
*103-1 Sophia Ann b Nov. 24, 1845
*104-2 Harrison b June 9, 1847-1860
*105-3 Amelia Josephine b Feb. 20, 1849-1922
*106-4 Agnes Hawthorne b Feb. 22, 1851-1883
Mehitable md. Matthew Bruce who was born Feb. 4, 1829. They were married on Sept. 19, 1854. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
107-5 Hattie Stevens b Aug. 15, 1855
*108-6 George O. b Feb. 1858-1858
109-7 Laura E. b Feb. 1, 1861
103-1 Sophia Ann Ogilvie ms. Charles A. Weber of Sackville, N.S. on Dec. 19, 1871.
105-3 Amelia Josephine Ogilvie md. Joseph Archibald of Bedford in 1882. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
110-1 Edward Roy b Dec. 28, 1882
111-2 Ralph Harrison b Dec. 21, 1886
112-3 Chester Burton b July 4, 1887
113-4 Bertha Ogilvie b July 21, 1889
114-5 Gwendolyn Josephine b Mar. 21, 1894
110-1 Edward Roy Archibald md. Gertrude Gladwin of Middle Musquodoboit. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
115-1 Margaret Eleanor
116-2 Donald Gladwin
117-3 Ann Ogilvie
118-4 Orrin Ralph
106-4 Agnes Hawthorne Ogilvie md. Feb. 8, 1882 Henry Webber of Sackville, N.S. She died 1883 in California.PAGE 571
107-5 Hattie Stevens Bruce md. Arthur Gladwin. They had 4 sons and 1 dau.
119-1 Agnes (Mrs. Alfred Archibald)
120-2 Percy
121-3 Chester
122-4 Ralph
123-5 Bertram
109-7 Laura E. Bruce md. Mr. Webber. They lived and died in California.10-4 Euphemia Ogilvie (1st dau. of Peter & Ann Bruce Ogilvie md. Robert Ogilvie Innes. They had 5 sons and 5 daus.
124-1 Robert
125-2 Stuart
126-3 Joseph
127-4 Peter
128-5 Isa
129-6 Richard
130-7 Euphemia
131-8 Annie
132-9 Hattie
133-10 Louise
11-4 Joseph Ogilvie (4th son of Peter & Ann Bruce Ogilvie) md. Isabel Rhind. No record of family.
12-6 John Ogilvie (5th son of Peter & Ann Burce Ogilvie) md. Alexander McDougall's
widow. Her maiden name was Pheobe Hamilton. She was the third wife of Alexander McDougall by whom she had 1 son and 1 dau.
1. Eliza McDougall md. Wm. Gladwin.
2. Alexander died young.
John and Pheobe had 2 sons and 3 daus.
134-1 Pheobe Ann
135-2 George Washington
136-3 Sarah
137-4 Minnie
138-5 JohnPAGE 572
134-1 Pheobe Ann Ogilvie (1st dau. of John & Pheobe Hamilton Ogilvie) md. Fairbanks
Lay and lived in Winnipeg. They had 1 dau. and 3 sons.
139-1 Pheobe
140-2 Howard
141-3 Wilson ) twin
142-4 Stanley ) twin
135-2 George Washington Ogilvie (1st son of John & Pheobe Hamilton Ogilvie) md. 1st Susan Killen. They had 1 son.
143-1 Thomas
George md. 2nd Catherine Sibley, they had 1 son and 2 daus.
144-2 Earl died young
145-3 Maude ) twin
146-4 Marie ) twin
136-3 Sarah Ogilvie (2nd dau. of John & Pheobe Hamilton Ogilvie) md. Samuel Moore, they had 2 sons.
147-1 Wendell
148-2 Percy
137-4 Minnie Ogilvie (3rd dau. of John & Pheobe Hamilton Ogilvie) md. George Tupper. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
149-1 Wilbur
150-2 Olive
151-3 Arthur
152-4 Wyman
138-5 John Ogilvie (2nd son of John & Pheobe Hamilton) md. Mary MacKenzie. They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
153-1 Bessie Rosamond
154-2 Pheobe Ann
155-3 Morton - unmarried
156-4 Walter Murray
157-5 Alice Pearl
158-6 Lawrence MacKayPAGE 573
153-1 Bessie Rosamond md. Milton Innis, son of Robert & Susan Lloy Innis, they had 3 sons and 2 daus.
159-1 Alice md. Captain Paul Fournier, Musquodoboit Harbour.
160-2 Chester md. Frances Bezanson
161-3 Frances md. Hugh Bowman
162-4 Gerald md. Ella Sutherland
163-5 Murray md. Carol MacNeil
154-2 Pheobe Ann md. Bryden A. Bissett of Cole Harbour, they have 1 son & 3 daus.
164-1 Hilda md. David Fall
165-2 Dorothy md. Winston Settle
166-3 Marion md. Edward Chafe
167-4 Frank
156-4 Walter Murray md. Edith Scott.
1. William
157-5 Alice Pearl md. Donald Lumby.
1. Mary died young
2. John md. -----
158-6 Lawrence MacKay md. Vera -----13-7 Agnes Hawthorne Ogilvie (2nd dau. of Peter & Anne Bruce Ogilvie) md. 1st Alexander Dunbrack by whom she had 1 son and 1 dau.
168-1 Annie
169-2 William
Agnes md. 2nd William Brown, they had 2 sons and 2 daus.
170-3 Emma
171-4 Matilda
172-5 Anderson
173-6 George
168-1 Annie Dunbrack (1st dau. of Alexander & Agnes Ogilvie Dunbrack) md. Arnold Gladwin.
169-2 William Dunbrack (1st son of Alexander & Agnes Ogilvie Dunbrack) see Dunbrack history.
170-3 Emma Brown (1st dau. of William & Agnes ogilvie Brown) md. ------Sinclair.PAGE 574
171-4 Matilda Brown (2nd dau. of William & Agnes Ogilve Brown) md. Charles Layton of Sydney.
Dr. Lloyd Sydney Mines
J. Harold Sydney Mines
Ernest Sydney Mines
172-5 Anderson Brown (1st son of William & Agnes Ogilvie Brown).
173-6 George Brown (2nd son of William & Agnes Ogilvie Brown) md. Jane Gladwin,
sister, of Arnold Gladwin.
Ernest
Frank
Joseph
Margaret
Edmund
Benjamin
William14-8 Alexander Ogilvie (6th son of Peter & Ann Bruce Ogilvie) md. Mary Bale, believed
to have had 2 sons. No record. 1 dau.
1. Julia
Julia Ogilvie (dau. of Alexander & Mary Bale Ogilvies) md. Farquahar McHaffey of Cooks Brook, they had 1 son and 2 daus.
1. Elsie
2. Della
3. Norman15-9 William Robert Ogilvie (7th son of Peter & Ann Bruce Ogilvie) md. 1st Agnes Kent.
1834-1872. They had
*1. Elizabeth Anne 1857-1860
*2. George Allen 1859-1865
3. Alexander Kent 1860-
4. Elizabeth Anne 1861-1942 - unmarried
5. Helen Maude 1863-
*6. Joseph 1864-
7. Wm. Robert 1865-
8. Hannah Jane 1866-
9. David 1868-
10. Arthur 1870-
11. Samuel George 1871-1943
12. Benjamin 1872-PAGE 575
William md. 2nd Mary McHaffey 1843-1881, they had 2 sons.
13. Seymour Berton 1877-
14. Clifford Sanderson 1878-
William md. 3rd Sarah MacDonald. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
15. Esty May 1883-
16. Cameron Glenroy 1885-
17. Susan Merson 1887-
18. Helen Jemima 1889-
3. Alexander Kent Ogilvie was last heard of in Everett, Washington.
5. Helen Maude Ogilvie went to Massachusetts. No record.
6. Joseph Ogilvie md. Isabel Rhind, lived and died in Elderbank. No issue.
7. Wm. Robert Ogilvie went out West. No record.
8. Hannah Jane Ogilvie went to the U.S. No record.
9. David is said to have gone to Fort Lupton.
10. Arthur - no record.
11. Samuel George Ogilvie md. Florence Tays (1873- ) dau. of James & Elizabeth Tays. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
1. James Murray 1895- md. Jean Kent.
2. Albert Loring 1899 md. Edith Fox.
3. Bertha Hazel 1901 md. Louis Fulton.
4. Edwin MacLean md. Hope Bentley.
12. Benjamin said to have settled in Fort Lupton.
13. Seymour Berton went out West. No record.
14. Clifford Sanderson Ogilvie was unmarried, died in Western Canada.
15. Esty May Ogilvie md. ------ Mallory and lived in B.C. She had 1 son.
1. Robert
16. Cameron Glenroy md. and lived and died in Winnepeg.PAGE 576
17. Susan Merson Ogilvie md. Otto Lane, she had 1 dau. Louise.
18. Helen Jemima Ogilvie md. Owen Hubley. 2 daus 1 son.
1. Constance
2. Muriel
3. Glenroy md. Jeanne Slack
17-11 Samuel Ogilvie (8th son of Peter & Ann Bruce Ogilvie) md. Elizabeth Ogilvie, dau. of Peter Ogilvie and wife Ann Roberts of Wentworth, N.S. They had 1 son and 4 daus.
*1. Sinclair Samuel
2. Josephine
3. Blanche
4. Annabelle
5. Bessie
1. Sinclair Samuel Ogilvie md. Barbara Adelaide Mosher. They had 7 sons and 6 daus.
1. Cecil Claude b 1900 md. Catherine -------
2. Theodore Leonard md. -------- Cruichshank.
3. Helen Blanche md. W.E. Miller.
4. John Daniel md. ---------
5. Jean Elizabeth md. J. Mackinson
6. Mabel Gillies md. F. Desmond.
7. Josephine died in infancy
8. David Lloyd
9. Bessie Mosher md. Frank MacKinson.
10. Bertha Lillian md. Bert Stevens
11. James Manson 1921-1942
12. Harold Sinclair
13. Scott MacRury 1927-1944
2. Josephine Ogilvie dau. of Samuel and Elizabeth md. Havelock Sibley, they had 1 son.
1. Gary, Indiana
3. Blanche Ogilvie md. ------- MacKinley, they had -------.
4. Annabelle Ogilvie md. Lewis Logan of Musquodoboit Harbour, no issue.
5. Bessie Ogilvie md. Fred Mosher
Data: Mrs. Frank Mackinson (Bessie Mosher Ogilvie) and Mr. Howard W. Ogilvie, Wallace Station, N.S.PAGE 577
John Ogilvie
John Ogilvie, the Pioneer in Meagher's Grant, was born 1751 in Savannah, Georgia, brother of Peter with whom he came to Nova Scotia and son of James Ogilvie Sr., a Scottish immigrant. John took up land at Meagher's Grant on the Ogilvie Brook, owned in 1980 by Owen Dillman. John died at the age of 104 yrs, and his monument may be seen in Meagher's Grant Cemetery.
1. John married Ellis Edgerton of Worcester, Mass. They had 7 sons and 6 daus, dates
estimated.
2-1 James b 1791
3-2 John b 1793
4-3 Mary Ann b 1795
5-4 Eunice b 1797
6-5 Peter Edgerton b 1799
7-6 William 1800-1802. No record.
8-7 George Beyers b 1804
9-8 Arthur Wesley b 1806
10-9 Alexander b 1810
11-10 Louise Alice b 1814
12-11 Ellis b 1816
13-12 Betsey b 1818
14-13 Esther
2-1 James Ogilvie (1st son of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. about 1825, Elizabeth
-------. 1 son.
15-1 Oliver b Sept. 7, 1827
No further record.PAGE 578
3-2 John Ogilvie (2nd son of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. Mary Hurley on Sept. 28, 1814. Andrew Hurley signed the bond. They had 1 son.
16-1 James Robertson b Mar. 1822. It is thought John's widow md. 2nd in 1836, John Hilditch, recorded in St.Paul's Parish, Halifax, N.S.
No further record.
4-3 Mary Ann Ogilvie (1st dau. of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. Martin Bambrick.
5-4 Eunice md. Joseph Roberts, had 4 sons & 4 daus.
17-1 William
18-2 John died at 92 - California
19-3 Peter died in Iowa.
20-4 Reuben died young
21-5 Kate died young
22-6 Joseph Howe
23-7 Mary Alice md. Thompson of Iowa
24-8 Elizabeth md. 1st ----- Boniface, md. 2nd Manning.
17-1 William died young - left a widow and dau. Hannah.
Grand-daughters: Mrs. Victor Nosiglia, Mass. & Mrs. John Waldman, Mass.
22-6 Joseph Howe Ogilvie md. ----------- . They had 1 son and 3 daus.
25-1 Roy
26-2 Olive
27-3 Blanche
28-4 Annie
6-5 Peter Edgerton Ogilvie (3rd son of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. Ann Roberts of Northern Ireland. They had
29-1 John Calvin b 1821-1871
30-2 William b 1823
31-3 Thomas b 1825 ) twin
*32-4 George Roberts 1825-1839 ) twin
33-5 Eunice b 1827
34-6 Peter b 1829
35-7 Joseph b 1831PAGE 579
36-8 Arthur Wellesley b 1833
37-9 Elijah b 1835
38-10 Sarah Ann b 1837
39-11 Richard b 1839
40-12 Elizabeth b 1840
*41-13 Alexander b 1841 died as a child
42-14 James Fountain b 1842
43-15 Herbert Allen b 1845
44-16 Charles b 1847
- 17 ?
29-1 John Calvin Ogilvie of Gays River was a lumberman. He md. Jessie ------. By 1871,
they had 2 sons and 3 daus.
45-1 Everett
46-2 Elizabeth
47-3 Annie L. md. ------- Mitchell
48-4 Emma Jane md. ------- Kellough
49-5 Wilbert F. - lived in Baker, Idaho
30-2 William md. in the South, had 2 children. md. 2nd Fanny Armour from N.B.
31-3 Thomas of New York, buried in Wentworth, son Loran in Truro, N.S.
Grand-daughter - Jessie McKissick.
33-5 Eunice md. ------- McDonald, had 3 daus.
1. Sarah md. ------- McMillan of P.E.I.
2. Jane
3. Mary md. ------- McDonald, lived near Boston, had 3 children.
34-6 Peter md. Hannah -------. Had 2 sons and 1 dau.
1. Walter md. Abbey Blood, Blue Hills, Brooklyn.
2. Ida md. ------ Wilmarth, Coney Island.
3. FrankPAGE 580
35-7 Joseph md. Emily Stevens, children all born in Wentworth, Cumb. Co., N.S. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
1. Thomas md. Alice Coulter
2. Peter O. md. Maggie Woodland
3. Elma md. Jabez Stevens. 7 children
4. Vernon md. Carrie Webb. 3 daus.
36-8 Arthur Wellesley of Maiden Rock, Wis. Md. 3 times.
Md. 1st Annie
Md. 2nd No issue.
Md. 3rd Margaret -------. 3 children, Hiram, Clare and Lloyd of Portland, Oregon.
37-9 Elijah of New York, had 3 daus.
38-10 Sarah Ann ,d. ------- McEwen
39-11 Richard md. Annabell --------, buried in Leddville, Colorado.
40-12 Elizabeth (Bessie) md. 1st -------- McCurdy. No issue. She md. 2nd John Samuel Ogilvie, they had 1 son and 4 daus.
1. Annabell (Mrs. Louis W. Logan)
2. Blanche (Mrs. Wm. M. McKinley)
3. Josephine (Mrs. Havelock Sibley)
4. Bessie (Mrs. Frederick Mosher)
5. Samuel md. Barbara Mosher, they have 5 daus. and 7 sons.
42-14 James Fountain md. Janet Rhind, they had,
1. Morton md. Georgia
2. Alice (Mrs. Lyman Hunter)
3. Annie (Mrs. Wm. French)
4. John md. Edith
5. Clifford md. Marion
6. Ella (Mrs. Robert Seagrave)
7. Harry md. Eliz. George
8. George md. Yvonne Withers
9. Harriett md.
10. Hubert md.
43-15 Herbert Allen md. Elizabeth Treen. They had,
1. Carrie Almira
2. Richmond, died young
3. Fanny, died youngPAGE 581
4. Susan Elizabeth (Mrs. Geo. Wilson)
5. Joseph Richard md. Margaret McGill, they had Walter, Hazel, Howard, Clara and
Ivan.
Data supplied on Peter Edgerton Ogilvie's family by Mrs. E.T. Hunter, Amherst, N.S.8-7 George Byers Ogilvie (5th son of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. Barbara Elizabeth Mattatall. George and Barbara had 3 sons and 4 daus.
1. Alexander b 1831
2. Esther Eunice b 1832
3. George b 1834
4. Ann b 1835
5. Louisa Alice b 1838
6. Barbara Elizabeth b 1839
7. William b 1845 - unmarried
1. Alexander md. Mary Ann Maller
2. Esther Eunice md. Allen S. Adamson
3. George became a doctor, md. Eliza Ann Hales and had 1 son.
1. George William
1. George William md. Cosmelia Ellen Farnsworth, parents of Grace Ogilvie who md. Jan. 3, 1906 William Charles Stewart. Their dau. is Jetta Stewart Brunson, Elko, Nevada.
The data on George Byers Ogilvie has been supplied by Mrs. Brunson.
George Byers Ogilvie and his 2nd wife settled in Elko Co., Nevada.
9-8 Arthur Wesley Ogilvie (6th son of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. Rhoda -------.
They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
1. Charlotte Rosan b 1839
2. John William b 1842
3. Alex Hawthorne b 1846PAGE 582
10-9 Alexander Ogilvie (7th son of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. Margaret Rose,
widow of Capt. Levi Rose of Sheet Harbour. They had 6 sons. Four or more sons
settled in Alberta.
1. Alexander
2. William
3. Wellesley
4. Suttier
5. Ezekiel
6. Richard
11-10 Louisa Alice (3rd dau. of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. George Cole.
12-11 Ellis Ogilvie (6th dau. of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. George Roberts.
13-12 Betsy Ogilvie (5th dau. of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. George Bruce.
14-13 Esther Ogilvie ( 6th dau. of John & Ellis Edgerton Ogilvie) md. James Higgins; she was his 2nd wife. They had 5 sons and 3 daus. as listed in the Higgins history.
Samuel Pearson
Samuel Pearson came from Ireland and settled about two miles above the present Pearson home, Bookvale, 1980. The date of arrival is not known. According to the old school records in the Public Archives, 1836 - Samuel Pearson had 3 sons and 2 daus. The name of his wife was White. Samuel Pearson died July 15, 1848, age 60. He is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.
2-1 James b 1817
*3-2 David b 1819 - 1896
4-3 John b 1823 - 1866
5-4 Mary b 1825
6-5 Elizabeth b 1827
2-1 James - no record.PAGE 583
3-2 David (2nd son of Samuel Pearson ( md. Janet Archibald. She died 1880, age 50 years. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
7-1 Sam
8-2 John 1865-1910
9-3 David 1868-1936
10-4 Mary
7-1 Sam md. an Irish girl in the States where he died. He was buried in the Pioneer Cemetery. No further record as to family.
8-2 John was unmarried. He died in Mass. and is buried in the Pearson lot in the Pioneer Cemetery.
9-3 David md. Susan Leck (dau. of Henry John Leck & Ellen Hanna). They had 2 sons.
11-1 LeRoy Louis - unmarried
12-2 John Bernard - unmarried
10-4 Mary md. James McFetridge of Greenfield, Col. Co., N.S. Her descendants are listed in the McFetridge history.4-3 John (3rd son of Samuel Pearson) died Nov. 1866, age 44 years and is buried in the Pioneer Cemetery.
5-4 Mary (1st dau. of Samuel Pearson - no record.
6-5 Elizabeth (2nd dau. of Samuel Pearson) md. James Murphy of Glenmore. Her descendants are listed in the James Murphy history.
James Reid
James Reid, son of John Bell Reid of Buxburn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, was born June 24, 1796. At the age of nineteen years, he emigrated to Nova Scotia and settled in Musquodoboit. The original Presbyterian Church at Middle Musquodoboit was being built at the time (1815) and James, being a carpenter, secured work on its construction. He boarded with William Logan whose house stood on the site of Cavicchi's garage (1980).
PAGE 584
James Reid married Jane Whidden, daughter of Simeon and Dorothy Blair Whidden of Middle Stewiacke. James and Jane were married May 12, 1817. He purchased a tract of land in Brookvale from Mr. Bell of Halifax. The Reid homestead site is owned by Leslie Higgins (1980). The first house became a woodshed when a new house was erected in 1940. James established what soon became known as "Reid Settlement", but is now Bookvale. Here he lived until his death Oct. 21, 1870. James and Jane, who died 1890, are both buried in Pioneer Cemetery. They had
8 sons and 5 daughters.
* 2-1 John b Feb. 2, 1819-June 13, 1851
* 3-2 Simeon Whidden b Dec. 20, 1820-Jan. 8, 1894
* 4-3 Elizabeth margaret b Jan. 26, 1823-June 25, 1824
* 5-4 James Jr. b Apr. 29, 1825-Jan. 24, 1897
* 6-5 William b Aug. 6, 1827-Dec. 3, 1870
* 7-6 Hugh Graham b may 18, 1829-Oct 29, 1916
* 8-7 Alexander David b may 7, 1831-Jan. 3, 1856
* 9-8 Robert M. b Aug. 8, 1833 - 1915
*10-9 Margaret Dorothy b Aug. 19, 1835-Mar. 3, 1843
*11-10 Elizabeth Jane b Aug. 17, 1837-Aug. 4, 1855
*12-11 Mary b Nov. 18, 1834-July 6, 1913
13-12 George b July 30, 1845-Aug 24, 1914 twin
14-13 Harriet b July 30, 1845-Jan 4, 1929 twin
(George & Harriet were twins)
2-1 John (1st son of James and Jane Whidden Reid) md. Abigail Bentley of Upper Stewiacke. He settled on property owned by William Connolly. On June 13, 1851 he was drowned with three other men in Long Lake. He and his wife Abigail (1819-Sept. 21, 1867) are buried in Pioneer Cemetery. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.PAGE 585
*15-1 Daniel Webster Bentley b Jan. 30, 1843 - Jan. 17, 1919
*16-2 James b 1845-Aug. 18, 1876
*17-3 Mary Jane
*18-4 John Geddie b Sept. 3, 1847-Sept. 19, 1931
15-1 Daniel Webster Bentley Reid. He was a blacksmith and carriage builder. He built a
house in Elmsvale (owned by Mr. Legg, 1980) and went into heavy construction, building docks and terminals. Daniel md. Susan McKeen (1837-Mar. 11, 1911)
Jan. 28, 1864. They had 2 sons and 4 daus.
*19-1 Abigail B b 1871-Apr. 12, 1900 age 29
*20-2 David McKeen b Mar. 12, 1873-Nov 13, 1957
*21-3 John William b Mar. 30, 1868-Jan. 2, 1958
*22-4 Madge b may 29, 1875-Mar. 11, 1963
*23-5 Mary Lucilla b 1880-Feb. 5, 1892, age 12
*24-6 Susan Jane b 1865-Dec. 11, 1888, age 23
Daniel md. 2nd Annie Orman. They lived in Dartmouth. No issue.
20-2 David (1st son of Daniel W.B. & Susan McKeen Reid) md. Ruth Agatha Thompson Folson, New York City. 6 children. David was a Presbyterian Minister.
*25-1 Harold, Woodland Hills, Calif.
*26-2 Beatrice died young
*27-3 Jean killed in an accident
*28-4 Fred - Cochrane, Ont.
*29-5 Daisy (Mrs. Silvert Johnson of Sturgis, Sask.)
*30-6 Margaret died when 19 years old.PAGE 586
21-3 John (2nd son of Daniel W.B. & Susan McKeen Reid) md. Bessie Frances Cunnabelle June 15, 1898. They had 7 daus. and 3 sons.
*31-1 Ethel McKeen b Mar. 28, 1899
*32-2 Isabelle Marian b Aug. 13, 1900
*33-3 Mary Liula b June 13, 1902
*34-4 Lewis Cunnabelle b Jan. 22, 1904
*35-5 Dan Webster Bentley b Mar. 13, 1906
*36-6 John Reynolds b Oct. 11, 1907
*37-7 Susan
*38-8 Margaret Archibald
*39-9 Olive Irene Frances
*40-10 Kathleen Lucille
John's wife Bessie died in Nov. 26, 1917. She was born Dec. 28, 1881.
John md. 2nd Elizabeth Jane Dechman. They had 1 son.
41-1 Berton died young
31-1 Ethel md. E. Arnold Stewart. They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
*42-1 Frances (unmarried)
*43-2 John is an ordained minister of United Church
*44-3 Seymour
*45-4 Jean
*46-5 Shirley
*47-6 Leslie
43-2 John md. Lillian Farnell. John was an ordained minister of the United Church. They have 1 son and 2 daus. He is a Social Worker in Vancouver, B.C. 1980
48-1 Groene
49-2 Janelle
50-3 Larry
44-3 Seymour operates the home farm in Elmsvale. He md. Fern Matthews. They have 1 son and 2 daus.
51-1 Janice
52-2 Dannie
53-3 ElizabethPAGE 587
45-4 Jean md. Gordon Allbright. They have 1 dau.
54-1 Natalie
46-5 Shirley md. Stewart Carver. They have 1 son.
55-1 Gregory Paul
47-6 Leslie md. Margaret Sherry. They reside in Halifax where he is a chartered accountant. 2 daus. and 2 son.
32-2 Isabelle md. Austin Erle Jennings. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
*56-1 Douglas Reid
*57-2 Mary Madeline
56-1 Douglas is an ordained minister of the United Church of Canada and was a missionary in India (1964). He md. Betty June Blakney. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
Now in Petitcodiac, N.B. 1980.
58-1 David Reid
59-2 Rebecca Joyce
60-3 Andrew Blakney
61-4 Christopher Douglas
Douglas md. 2nd Enid Dobson (Wood).
57-2 Mary md. Thornton T. Kaulback of Lunenburg. They live in Edmonton, Alberta. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
62-1 Cynthia Yvonne
63-2 Stephen Phillip
64-3 Kim Douglas
65-4 Robert Frederick
33-3 Mary md. Frederick George Southam. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
66-1 William
67-2 Lois
68-3 Arthur
66-1 William md. Merle Shauer.PAGE 588
67-2 Lois md. Arnold Iver. They have 2 sons and 3 daus. Md. 2nd Marshall
69-1 Barbara
70-2 David
71-3 Douglas
72-5 Christine
73-6 Nancy
34-4 Lewis md. Muriel Gertrude Taylor. They lived in Elmsvale. They had 3 daus. and 2 sons. Lewis md. 2nd, Louise Lewis, Virginia.
*74-1 Geraldine Susan
*75-2 Bessie Grances
*76-3 Robert Cleveland
*77-4 Byron Lewis
*78-5 Muriel Kathleen
74-1 Geraldine md. Cecil Hicks of Shelburne. They live in Ontario. They have 5 sons and 1 dau.
79-1 Richard Douglas
80-2 Robert Michael
81-3 Marilyn Ruby
82-4 Eric Cecil
83-5 John Lewis
84-6 William James
75-2 Bessie md. Clyde Dares of Elderbank. They live in Toronto. They have 4
sons and 2 daus.
85-1 Martha Ann
86-2 Allan Clyde
87-3 Weldon Donald
88-4 Dana Andrew Reid
89-5 Steven Robert
90-6 Kathleen Roberta
76-3 Robert md. Rosalie Frost. He was a Flying Officer. He was killed in a plane crash near Goose Bay, Labrador on April 10, 1956. They had 1 son.
91-1 BarryPAGE 589
77-4 Byron is a medical doctor. He practices in Halifax. He md. Irene Hickman on June 20, 1959. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
1. David
2. Peter
3. Cheryl
78-5 Muriel md. Gene Bennett of Richmond, Virginia. They have 1 dau & 1 son.
92-1 Linda Ellen
-2 David
35-5 Dan md. Mary Alice Lynds. They have 2 daus.
93-1 Phyllis
94-2 Kathleen
93-1 Phyllis md. Armand Savage . They have 1 son & 1 dau.
95-1 Michelle
-2 Christopher
94-2 Kathleen ,md. Ernest Cannel. Family of 5.
96-1 Frederick Dan
97-2 Cheryl Elizabeth
98-3 Nick Nelson
-4 Royce
**[-5] [Editor's note: This number appears in the text without a name]cja36-6 John md. Elva M. Taylor. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
* 99-1 Wallace Keene
*100-2 John R.
*101-3 Joseph William
*102-4 Angela M.
99-1 Wallace md. Joyce Watson. They have 3 sons.
103-1 Alan Douglas
104-2 Malcolm Bruce
105-3 Robert Gordon
100-2 John md. Barbara Ann Pulsford. They have 1 dau.
106-1 Valerie Ann
101-3 Joseph md. Barbara Ann Tracy. No issue.PAGE 590
37-7 Susan md. William Redden. They had 3 sons.
107-1 William md. Lydia Miller, 1 son & 2 daus.
108-2 Ronald md. Mabel Chaplin, 2 sons & 2 daus.
109-3 Michael md. Barbara Dickie, 1 son & 2 daus.
108-2 Ronald md. Mabel Chaplin. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
110-1 Peter
111-2 Linda
112-3 Susan
-4 Lawrence
Susan md. 2nd Harold Bentley.38-8 Margaret md. Alun Glyn Jones of Wales. He farmed in Elmsvale, now retired 1980. Family, 4 daus., 1 son.
113-1 Gwendolyn Margaret, md. Frank Manella, 1 dau. Kathy.
114-2 Marilyn Arlene, md. Phillip Robins, 1 dau. Cynthia, 2 sons,
Paul and Peter.
115-3 Donna Marjorie md. Matt Radz, 1 son Jesse.
116-4 Donald md. Phyllis White, 2 sons, 2 daus., Kim, Lisa, Alanna
and John Alun Kyle
117-5 Mary Lynn
39-9 Olive md. Murray Ray White, Sept. 25, 1936, 2 sons.
118-1 Randall Reid, md. Evelyn Smith, 2 sons, Eugene Reid
and Tracey Lee.
119-2 Lynn Murray, md. Beverley Mills, 1 son, three daus.
Trudy Dawn, Vicki Lynn, Rocky Lee, Jodi Rae.PAGE 591
40-10 Kathleen md. Rev. Forrest Cleveland Higgins of Moose River. They
live in New Hampshire. They have 3 daus. and 1 son.
120-1 Susan Jane
121-2 Sally Lucille
122-3 Forrest Cleveland
123-4 Sandra Elizabeth22-4 Madge (2nd dau. of Daniel W.B. and Susan McKeen Reid) md. Eben Benvie. No issue.
16-2 James (2nd son of John & Abigail Bentley Reid) md. Mary Ann Reid of Upper Musquodoboit. As far as known there was no relation. They had 2 daus. and 1 son.
*123-1 Abigail ) twin
*124-2 Annie ) twin
*125-3 John Geddie
James died when 31 years old. His widow md. James Dickie of Meagher’s Grant and had a family.
123-1 Abigail md. Edgar Reid (son of William Reid and Sarah McCurdy). They lived in Oakland, California. No issue.
124-2 Annie md. Theodore Farnell of Upper Musquodoboit. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
126-1 Son
127-2 Edith (Mrs. Phillips)
125-3 John was a blacksmith in Musquodoboit, later he moved to Keene, N.H. where he
continued his trade. He md. --------. No issue.17-3 Mary Jane (1st dau. of John & Abigail Bentley Reid) md. Sidney Archibald. No issue. After his death she md. 2nd William McCurdy on Nov. 25, 1885. See McCurdy History.
18-4 John Geddie (3rd son of Daniel W.B. and Abigail Bentley Reid) md. Elizabeth Jane Creelman (May 3, 1885 - Sept. 12, 1915). He lived in Otterbrook where he built a blacksmith shop in 1887. He came to Middle Musquodoboit; built the house now owned by Daniel Ross, 1980, and also a blacksmith shop. 4 sons, 6 daus.PAGE 592
*136-1 Emma Sarah b Nov. 18, 1878-Sept. 23, 1942
*137-2 Samuel James b Oct. 7, 1879
*138-3 Abbie Mae b Sept. 18, 1881-Mar. 20, 1896
*139-4 John Ernest b Mar. 20, 1884-Aug. 10, 1951
*140-5 William Raymond b Mar. 9, 1886-Mar. 28, 1956
*141-6 Mabel Leona b Dec. 3, 1888
*142-7 Margaret Jane b Jan. 7, 1892
*143-8 Lena May Gordon b July 15, 1885-Feb. 9, 1931
*144-9 Stanley Creelman b July 7, 1899
136-1 Emma md. Henry McCurdy, he operated a Transfer to Halifax. They had 2 daus. & 3 sons.
146-1 Alice (Mrs. Roy Blades)
147-2 Harry md. Ruth Siteman - 1 son and 2 daus.
148-3 Wilbert md. Blanche -------. 4 children
149-4 Ruth (Mrs. Howard Ruthledge) - 2 sons
150-5 Walter md. Frances Cole - 4 children.137-2 Samuel md. Bessie Hann of Newfoundland. They lived in Tampa, Florida. They have 1 son.
151-1 Carl md. ---------. 5 children139-4 John md. Viola Westhader of Port Wade, Anna., Co. They had 1 dau.
152-1 Ruby (Mrs. James Grove) - 3 children
140-5 William md. Harriet Westhader, sister of Viola. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
153-1 Mabel Moncton, N.B.
154-2 Margaret Moncton, N.B.
155-3 Raymond
141-6 Mabel md. Frank Auser of Glenmore. They moved to California. 2 sons and 2 daus.PAGE 593
156-1 Agnes California
157-2 Reid "
158-3 Edward "
159-4 Jean "
142-7 Margaret md. William Kaulback. He died Feb. 8, 1928. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
160-1 Hugh - Middle Musquodoboit
161-2 Mary (Mrs. Fred Fulton) died, 1978.
162-3 John Robert, New Glasgow.
143-8 Lena md. Graham Lutwick. They had 2 sons
163-1 David
164-2 Roland, Elmsvale
145-10 Stanley md. Nettie Clark. They lived in Massachusetts. They have 1 son and 2 daus. [all live in Mass.]
165-1 Jean
166-2 Donald
167-3 Elizabeth3-2 Simeon (2nd son of James Whidden Reid) md. Janet Whidden of St. Mary’s Guysborough Co., on March 20, 1846. He settled half a mile south of his father, James in Reid Settlement. Later he moved to Greenfield, Col. Co. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
168-1 Campbell - no record
169-2 Addie - no record
*170-3 Jane - unmarried
*171-4 John H.
172-5 William
*173-6 Mariah
174-7 Frank
171-4 John H. (2nd son of Simeon & Janet Whidden Reid) md. Minnie Hollingsworth of Truro. They moved to Bedford, Mass. where he spent the remainder of his life.
172-5 William (3rd son of Simeon and Janet Whidden Reid) md. They lived in Truro and then moved to the U.S.A. No further record.PAGE 594.
173-6 Mariah (3rd dau. of Simeon and Janet Whidden Reid) md. George Allan Smith. They had 4 sons and 4 daus.
175-1 Frank
176-2 William
177-3 George
178-4 Mabel
179-5 Bertha
180-6 Addie
181-7 Ethel
182-8 Ernest
Mariah md. 2nd George Hamilton. No issue.174-7 Frank (4th son of Simeon & Janet Whidden Reid) md. Ellen Rath of Camden. They had 5 sons and 3 daus.
*183-1 Leonard George b Oct. 6, 1893
*184-2 Blanche Mae b May 31, 1896
*185-3 Georgina b Nov. 8, 1897
*186-4 Lewis Campbell b Aug. 31, 1902
*187-5 Viola Minnie b July 31, 1900
*188-6 Francis Gerald b
*189-7 Earl William
*190-8 Roy Everett
183-1 Leonard md. Edna Pearl Day of Middle Musquodoboit in 1918. They have 6 sons and 3 daus.
*191-1 Harold Irvin
*192-2 Hazel Verna
*193-3 Arthur Munroe b 1921-1922
*194-4 Seldon Kent
*195-5 Edith Mae
*196-6 Aubrey George
*197-7 Elmer Eugene
*198-8 Graham Keith
*199-9 Ruth EileenPAGE 595.
191-1 Harold md. Jean Snow of Truro. They live in Truro, 1980. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
200-1 Marilyn Dawn
201-2 John
202-3 Joseph
203-4 Darrell
192-2 Hazel md. Harold Colpitts. They reside in Toronto. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
204-1 Robert Lee
205-2 Theresa
206-3 Bonita Lee
207-4 Harold Norman
194-4 Seldon md. Jean Henderson of Camden. They reside in Brantford, Ont. They have 3 sons.
208-1 Ronald
209-2 Scott
210-3 Gary
195-5 Edith md. Claude Webber of England, where they reside. No issue.
196-6 Aubrey md. Elizabeth Nowlan of Black Diamond, Alberta. They reside in Brantford, Ont. No issue (1980)
197-7 Elmer md. Norma Hamilton of Brookfield. They live in Brookfield. They have 1 son and 2 daus. Sandra Lee, Debra Lind, Dana
198-8 Graham md. Shirley Shaw, they live in Truro. They have 1 son
214-1 Brian Keith
199-9 Ruth md. Larry Jobin. They live in Streetsville, Ont. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
215-1 Deborah Ann
216-2 Steven Lloyd
184-2 Blanche md. James McNutt of Nuttby in 1914. They had 1 son and 4 daus.
*217-1 Russell Otis
*218-2 Helen Elizabeth
*219-3 Eunice Blanche
*220-4 Gladys died young
*221-5 dau. died in infancy
217-1 Russell is md. and lives in Mass.PAGE 596.
218-2 Helen md. Edgar Campbell. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
221-1 Robert
223-2 Coleen
Helen md. 2nd Lloyd Hingley, they live in Truro. No issue.
219-3 Eunice md. Reginald Higgins. They live in Truro. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
224-1 Buddy
225-2 Dawn
226-3 James185-3 Georgina md. Charles William Cavanaugh of Truro in Sept. 1922. They have 2 sons.
*227-1 Percy William
228-2 Donald Charles
227-1 Percy md. a girl from England where they reside. They have 2 children.
228-2 Donald md. Thelma Hennessey from Pictou. They have 3 sons.186-4 Lewis Reid md. Alice Christina McKenzie. She was born July 26, 1904. They have 10 sons and 7 daus.
*229-1 Doris Helen
*230-2 Eldridge Frank)
*231-3 Elwin Lewis )
*232-4 Ivan Roy
*233-5 Betty Pearl
*234-6 Donald Elson
*235-7 Victor Alfred b Jan. 31, 1932 - June 26 1948
236-8 Eileen Joan
*237-9 Phillip Downley )
238-10 Phyllis Dora ) twins
239-11 Alice Yvonne
*240-12 John McKenzie
241-13 Frederick George
242-14 Carl Earl )
243-15 Carol Jean ) twins
244-16 Mary Lou
245-17 Gordon ErnestPAGE 597.
229-1 Doris md. Glendon Prime. 1 dau., Donna Marie.
231-3 Elvin md. Hilda Mae Otterson. They have 6 daus.
246-1 Judith
247-2 Shirley Mae
248-3 Linda Lou
249-4 Reta Alice
250-5 Susan Marie
251-6 Nancy Helen
232-4 Ivan md. Maxine MacDougall.
233-5 Betty md. Ronald Eric Baird. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
252-1 Patsy Lynn
253-2 Randall Victor
254-3 Alan Eric
255-4 Son
234-6 Donald md. Ruth Lee Webb. They have 1 dau. and 2 sons.
256-1 Cheryl Dawn
257-2 Peter Leo
258-3 Timothy Dale
237-9 Phillip md. Lorraine Bird. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
259-1 Phillip Dale
260-2 Trudy Lorraine
238-10 Phyllis
240-12 John md. Joan Elizabeth Weatherby187-5 Viola md. Frank Whyte of Mass. in 1924. No issue.
188-6 Francis md. Muriel Ella McKenna of Milford Station, Hants Co. They have 4 sons and 4 daus.
*261-1 Lillian Elizabeth
*262-2 Helen Mae
*263-3 Iola Bertha twin
*264-4 Viola Blanche twinPAGE 598.
*265-5 Frank Everett
*266-6 Gerald William - unmarried
*267-7 Kenneth Lloyd
*268-8 George Leonard - unmarried
261-1 Lillian md. Cleairley Hicks of Niagara Falls, Ont. where they lived. They have 6 daus. and 2 sons.
269-1 Janet
270-2 Geraldine
271-3 Susan
272-4 Vera
273-5 Michael
274-6 Marilyn
275-7 Maxine
276-8 Brian
262-2 Helen md. Kenneth Allen of Truro. They live in Walpole Island, Ont. They 3 daus. and 1 son.
277-1 Victoria
278-2 Judith
279-3 Kenneth
280-4 Kathy
263-3 Iola md. the Rev. Roy Lydick. They live in Glen, N.H. No issue.
264-4 Viola md. Leonard Hicks of Niagara Falls, Ont. They have 2 daus. and 1 son.
281-1 Debbie
282-2 Janice )
283-3 James ) twins
265-5 Frank md. Elizabeth Crowe of Belmont, Col. Co. They live in Truro.
267-7 Kenneth md. Mary Jean Hardman of Wiarton, Ont. where they live. They have 1 son.
284-1 Kenneth189-7 Earl md. Bertha Stewart on April 7, 1934. They have 2 sons and 3 daus.
285-1 Maxine
286-2 Stewart
287-3 BeckyPAGE 599.
288-4 Garry
289-5 Sharon (Mrs. Randolph Roy of Bible Hill)
285-1 Maxine md. Charles Chittick of Dartmouth, now residing in St. Jeans, Quebec. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
290-1 Deborah
291-2 Charles190-8 Roy md. in Florida and lives there. Some family but no record available.
5-4 James (3rd son of James and Jane Whidden Reid) md. Rebecca Whidden of St. Mary's Guysborough Co. They lived on part of his father's land about a mile east of his father's home, Brookvale. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
*292-1 James John
*293-2 James Hugh
*294-3 Mary
*295-4 Elizabeth
292-1 John md. Janet Brown and lived in Bruce Settlement in Elderbank. They had 4 sons and 6 daus.
*296-1 Ethel b July 27, 1885
*297-2 Alexander b Sept. 21, 1887 "Sandy"
298-3 Myrtle b Feb. 29, 1890
299-4 Bella b May 23, 1894
300-5 Stacia b Apr. 14, 1896
*301-6 Georgie b May 26, 1898
*302-7 Charles b June 13, 1903
*303-8 Wyman b Sept. 13, 1904
*304-9 Stella b Sept. 29, 1906
*305-10 Oscar b Mar. 29, 1912
296-1 Ethel md. William Grant (son of Donald Grant). They lived in Stewiacke. They had 2 sons and 5 daus.
306-1 Winnifred (Mrs. Wm. Smith)
307-2 Eunice (Mrs. Raymond Whalley)
308-3 Norma (Mrs. Guy Kent)PAGE 600.
309-4 Bertha (Mrs. John Gillis)
310-5 Dorothy (Mrs. Fred Hubbards)
311-6 Everett lives in Highland Creek, Ont.
312-7 Harry was killed overseas, W.W. 2
297-2 Alexander "Sandy" md. Maude Lena Durggan of Roxbury, Mass. No issue. They lived in Middle Musquodoboit.
298-3 Myrtle lives in U.S. No record.
299-4 Bella md. Robert Sutherland of N.B. No record
300-5 Stacia lives in U.S. No record
301-6 Georgie md. Clarence Cole. She md. 2nd Alexander Scott of Elderbank. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
302-7 Charles md. Frances Wyse of Wyse's Corner. 4 daus.
303-9 Wyman md. Ruth Daye. 3 sons and 1 dau.
304-9 Stella had 3 sons.
313-1 Lewis Stanley
314-2 Charles Harry
315-3 Steward Rowlings
305-10 Oscar md. Maxine Durling of Middleton293-2 James Hugh (2nd son of James & Rebecca Whidden Reid) md Abbie Miller. They had 6 sons and 2 daus.
316-1 John Henry b Apr. 2, 1895 - Sept. 14, 1958
317-2 Maria Jane b 1895
318-3 Hugh Anthony b Feb. 1896
319-4 Wilfred Lawrence b Apr. 22, 1903
*320-5 Austin Howard b Dec. 3, 1907
*321-6 Annie Myra b
*322-7 George Basil b Jan. 13, 1909 - died young.
323-8 Chester b July 2, 1911
*-9 Melvin Arnold b Mar. 6, 1900 - Feb. 4, 1954
*10 CoraPAGE 601.
316-1 John Henry md. Eliza Odessa Redden on Nov. 11, 1924. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
*324-1 Dorothy Maude
*325-2 Alice Lorraine
*326-3 Jacqueline Joyce
*327-4 Wendell Ford b Mar. 4, 1936 - Dec. 17, 1955.
324-1 Dorothy md. Ellis Sibley on Sept. 23, 1947. They had 2 sons.
328-1 Wayne Ellis b Feb. 9, 1949, died in 1949.
329-2 Wade Lance b Feb. 3, 1953 - 1955
(Inscriptions in Hillside)
325-2 Alice md. Robert Scrudder on Sept. 30, 1948. He was drowned on June 3, 1959. They had 1 son.
330-1 John Robert
Alice md. 2nd Frederick Louis Davison Jan. 8, 1962. They have 1 son.
331-2 Steven Louis
326-3 Jacqueline md. Earl Arthur Stone. They live in Ontario and have 4 sons and 1 dau.
332-1 Earl Duane
333-2 John Cameron
334-3 Darryl Bruce
335-4 Cynthia Joyce
336-5 Raymond Reid
317-2 Maria - no record.
318-3 Hugh md. Sadie - family
319-4 Wilfred md. -------, no record.
320-5 Austin Howard md. And lived in New York. They had 2 daus. And 3 sons.
337-1 Mary [children] Billy & Howard
338-2 Jack " Denis, Chris
339-3 Vivian " Pam, Patty, Tommy, Jacqueline
340-4 Austin " Bobby, Michael
341-5 Basil - unmarried.PAGE 602.
321-6 Annie Reid md. Clarence Higgins of Higginsville. They have 4 sons and 3 daus.
342-1 Austin md. Louise McMullin.
343-2 Nellie (Mrs. James McFetridge)
344-3 Lyman md. Pearl Burns
345-4 Jennie md. Robert Metzler
346-5 Carl md. Vera Smith
347-6 Duncan - Meagher's Grant
348-7 Leland, Middle Musquodoboit
323-8 Chester - no record.
-9 Melvin Arnold Reid md. Johannah Beatrice Burns. They had 3 sons and 4 daus.
*349-1 Arnold Melvin
*350-2 Wilfred Ronald
*351-3 Joan Anastacia )
*352-4 Mary Jean ) twins
*353-5 William James
*354-6 Earleen Rosemary
*355-7 June Geraldine349-1 Arnold md. Alice Redmond. They have 2 sons and 4 daus.
356-1 Melvin Paul
357-2 Joyce
358-3 Patsy
359-4 Melvina
360-5 Laura
361-6 Raymond
350-2 Wilfred md. Diana Stauffeur, they had 2 dau. and 1 son.
362-1 Lorraine
351-3 Joan md. Aubrey Woodworth. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
363-1 Robbie
364-2 Wayne
365-3 Denise
352-2 Mary md. Jack MacKellar. They have 1 dau.
366-1 JacquelinePAGE 603.
353-5 William md. ------. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
367-1 James
368-2 Theresa
369-3 Paul
370-4 Peter
355-7 June md. Raymond Leiska. They have 1 son.
371-1 Christian Raymond.
-10 Cora md. Whyman Prest of Moose River Gold Mines. They have 2 sons and 4 daus.
*372-1 Wilfred
*373-2 Eva
*374-3 Ralph
*375-4 Ethel b at Schumacher, Ontario.
*376-5 Daisy b
*377-6 Ella b
372-1 Wilfred md. Mary Simmons of Regina. They have 2 children.
373-2 Eva md. George Simmons of Regina. They have 11 children.
374-3 Ralph md. Olive Tate of Kitchener, Ont. No issue.
375-4 Ethel md. Jean Chevirer of Dome Medes, Ont. They have 3 children.
376-5 Daisy md. Robert Pines of Shakespeare, Ont. They have 3 children.
377-6 Ella md. Ronald MacPherson of Timmons, Ont. They have 6 children. Cora now lives in Vancouver, B.C., 1980.294-3 Mary (1st dau. Of James and Rebecca Whidden Reid) md. Mr. Matheson of Maine.
They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
378-1 Edna
379-2 Chester died young
380-3 RalphPAGE 604.
295-4 Elizabeth md. and lived in New York. She had 2 sons and 1 dau.
381-1 Herbert W. b 1886 - Dec. 14, 1963
382-2 Archibald
383-3 Dau.
381-8 Herbert md. Annie Mae Bryson. They lived in Truro, then moved to Milford, N.H.
He died Dec. 14, 1963, age 77 yrs. They had 5 sons and 3 daus.
384-1 Herbert M. of Cambridge, Mass.
385-2 Ernest M. of Roslindale, Mass.
386-3 John B. of Milford, N.H.
387-4 Frank A. of Amherst,
388-5 Paul S. of U.S. Navy in Florida
389-6 Mrs. Evelyn M. Goodwin, Sommerville, Mass.
390-7 Mrs. Marjorie P. Imboro of Readville, Mass.
391-8 Mrs. Mary P. Miller, West Boylston, Mass.
Herbert was buried in Lakeside Cemetery in Brookline, N.H.6-5 William (4th son of James and Jane Whidden Reid) md. Sarah Margaret McCurdy (1828-1914) on Jan. 13, 1856. He purchased the mill property in Reid Settlement from Alexander Stewart, the farm where Munroe White lives, in 1983. Their two eldest sons were born here. William sold the property to his brother Robert and purchased the John Lindsay farm where Lester Dickie now resides. Five more children were born here. William died at the age of 43 years and his wife died in her 86th year. They had 5 sons and 2 daus.
*392-1 Alexander J. b Jan. 10, 1854 - 1938
*393-2 Rupert H. b Oct. 2, 1855 - Jan. 6, 1949
*394-3 John B. b Feb. 3, 1858 - 1860PAGE 605.
*395-4 Daniel - b Feb. 21, 1860 - Jan. 17, 1941
*396-5 Janet McCurdy b Oct. 3, 1863 -
*397-6 Marion b Mar. 3, 1866 - April 13, 1959
*398-7 Edgar M. b Dec. 18, 1868 - 1900
392-1 Alexander (1st son of William and Sarah McCurdy Reid) md. 1st Bessie Guild, dau. of Alexander and Eliza Guild. He inherited his father's farm and also carried on a general store in Middle Musquodoboit. Later he moved to Milford and then to Shubenacadie where he also operated a store. They had 6 sons and 4 daus.
*399-1 Bertha b Oct. 17, 1879 - Oct. 1, 1959
*400-2 Mary b Aug. 28, 1881 - July 10, 1962
*401-3 William Arthur b Apr. 9, 1883 - Feb, 26, 1956
*402-4 Robert Sedgewick b Dec. 15, 1887- Apr. 9, 1952
*403-5 Charles Gordon b Jan. 1, 1890 - Apr. 24, 1952
*404-6 Alfred Edward b Nov. 28, 1891 - 1935
*405-7 Ralph Douglas b Apr. 2, 1893 - May 9, 1916
*406-8 Sarah Margaret b Jan. 16, 1896 -
*407-9 Agnes Edith b May 28, 1898 -
*408-10 Harold Alexander b Apr. 17, 1900 -
Alexander md. 2nd Margaret MacLean, R.N., dau. of Dr. Duncan MacLean of Shubenacadie. No issue.399-1 Bertha md George Hanna McFetridge, son of John A. McFetridge and Ellen Leck. They moved to B.C. to a dairy farm. They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
*409-1 Grace Helen b Sept. 19, 1900
*410-2 Edith Bessie b Oct. 22, 1901
*411-3 Howard Lawrence b July 3, 1903 - Dec. 10, 1903
*412-4 Norman Leck b July 1, 1906
*413-5 Ronald Gordon b Jan. 9, 1909
*414-6 Alice BerthaPAGE 606
After Mr. McFetridge died, Bertha md. 2nd Harry McFetridge of Middle Musquodoboit. She died in Chilliwack in 1959.
409-1 Grace md. Frank Sanderson. They lived in Edmonton, Alta. No issue.
410-2 Edith md. Morton Harrison Gladwin, Middle Musquodoboit. No issue.
412-4 Norman md. Vera Dumvill. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
415-1 John Edgar (deceased)
416-2 Donald George md. Alayne Tannahill - 3 sons and 2 daus.
417-3 Carol Jeanette md. Ken Mathias - 1 son and 1 dau.
418-4 Marilyn Grace md. Mitchell Hanks - no issue.
413-5 Ronald md. Irene MacLeod. They have 1 son and 2 daus.
419-1 Harold Gordon
420-2 Heather Grace
421-3 Catherine Helen
414-6 Alice md. Harold Leighton of Courtenay, B.C. They had 1 son.
422-1 Arthur Wallace md. Bonny Carroll - 4 sons and 2 daus.
Alice md. 2nd William Leighton of Courtenay, B.C. They had 1 son.
423-1 Gordon Wyles400-2 Mary md. John Burris Archibald on Jan. 8, 1902. They operated a farm in Brookvale - later retired and lived in Middle Musquodoboit. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
*424-1 Elizabeth Guild
*425-2 Ira Douglas b Aug. 27, 1916 - Dec. 30, 1961
424-1 Elizabeth md. Orville Pulsifer of Brookvale. They have 1 son.
426-1 OrvillePAGE 607.
425-2 Douglas md. Olga Cavicchi of Meagher's Grant. Douglas operated his father's farm - later sold it and moved to Middle Musquodoboit where he started a saw mill. He was also a councillor until his death in 1961. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
427-1 Jeanetta
428-2 John
429-3 Andrew
430-4 Karen
431-5 Gregory
401-3 William Arthur md. Cora Jane Taylor (dau. of Malcom Taylor of Middle Musquodoboit. Cora was born Jan. 22, 1881. They had 3 sons and 5 daus.
*432-1 Helen Bertha b Aug. 24, 1906
*433-2 Della Mae b May 30, 1908
*434-3 Dorothy Alberta
*435-4 Alexander Malcolm
*436-5 Violet Bessie b Sept. 18, 1913 - May 10, 1946
*437-6 Gordon Douglas b -----
*438-7 Mary Louise
*439-8 John Harold
432-1 Helen md. Stanley Nelson Jackson (b Aug, 30, 1904) on Nov.28, 1924. They have 1 son and 2 daus.
*440-1 Donald Ralph
*441-2 Cora Louise
*442-3 Norma Helen
440-1 Donald md. Ethel Olsen. They were md. May 17, 1945 and have 5 daus.
443-1 Valerie Ann
444-2 Donna May
445-3 Leanne Peggy
446-4 Jo-Ann
447-5 Carrie LouisePAGE 608.
441-2 Cora md. Boyd Harley Hammer on April 15, 1955. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
448-1 Deborah Ann
449-2 Vincent Stanley
442-3 Norma md. Joseph Abel. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
450-1 Irene Helen
451-2 Joseph Russell
433-2 Della md. William Jackson of Wawanesa, Man. They were md. June 17, 1931 and have 1 son and 1 dau.
*452-1 Tryphena Mary
*453-2 James Graham
452-1 Tryphena was born in Lethbridge. She md. Jack Weintz. 2 daus.
454-1 Judith Lynne twin
455-2 Jill Eileen twin
453-2 James was born in Lethbridge, Alta. He md. Hilda Perchtold on June 7, 1958. 1 son and 1 dau.
456-1 Steven William John
457-2 Charlene Ann
434-3 Dorothy md. Thomas James Sanderson on July 12, 1932 in Chilliwack, B.C. He was the principal of Burnaby North High School. 1 son and 1 dau.
458-1 Robert
459-2 Margaret Ellen
458-1 Robert
459-2 Margaret is a primary teacher in Burnaby.
435-4 Alexander md. Vera Edith Merritt, Chilliwack, B.C. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
460-1 Ronald Arthur
461-2 Linda Faye
460-1 Ronald md. Valeri Clark. They live in Princeton, B.C. and have 1 dau.
462-1 Lorraine AnnPAGE 609.
436-5 Violet was born in Consort, Alta. She md. Lyle Vail, Sumas, Washington. They had 1 son and 2 daus. She died in 1946
*463-1 Larry
*464-2 Doris Jeane
*465-3 Tamara - unmarried
463-1 Larry has 1 son and 1 dau.
464-2 Doris md. B Everson, Wash. She has 3 daus.
437-6 Gordon md. Jean Alice Collins in 1936. They were divorced in 1946. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
*446-1 Gary Douglas
*444-2 Dennis
*445-3 Sharon - unmarried
Gordon md. 2nd Hazel Lillian Shields, they had 1 son and 1 dau.
446-4 Sheila Violet
447-5 Charles William443-1 Gary md. Elizabeth Ann Andermott on June 23, 1958. They have 2 sons.
448-1 Robert Douglas
449-2 Dennis Lee438-7 Mary md. Richard C. Hannah, Vancouver, B.C. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
450-1 Monte Arthur b Chilliwack, B.C.
451-2 Heather Jayne b Chilliwack, B.C.
450-1 Monte md. Josephine Jeanette Marchildon on Aug. 28, 1959. They have 2 sons.
452-1 Mark Edward
453-2 Brad Richard
439-8 John md. Lorraine Tournier. They have 1 dau. They live in California.
454-1 Barrie LynnPAGE 610.
402-4 Robert Sedgewick md. Emma Jean Seeton (Apr. 24, 1890 - Apr. 3, 1959) in 1910. They had 5 daus. and 1 son.
*455-1 Edith Margaret
*456-2 Gertrude Blanche
*457-3 Agnes Jean b Jan. 1, 1915 - Apr. 26, 1917
*458-4 Lola Seeton
*459-5 Carl Roderick
*460-6 Dorothy Mae
455-1 Edith md. John Edmund Scott on Oct. 14, 1934. They have 1 son.
461-1 Donald Edward
456-2 Gertrude md. Samuel Murray McPhee on Dec. 7, 1946. No issue.
458-4 Lola md. Ralph Victor Courtney on Dec. 12, 1945. They have 3 daus. and 1 son.
462-1 Nancy Lee
463-2 Patricia Gail
464-3 William Reid
465-4 Miriam Jane
459-5 Carl md. Olive Parker on Sept. 2, 1952. They have 1 son.
466-1 Michael Wayne
460-6 Dorothy md. Melvin Edward Clark on May 28, 1949. They have 1 son.
467-1 James Melvin
403-5 Charles Gordon (3rd son of Alexander J. and Bessie Guild Reid) was born in Brookvale. He served with the 85th Battallion during World War 1 and while in England md. Ethel Kirk (b Oct. 2, 1895) dau. of Henry and Emilie Kirk of Belper, Derbyshire. Charles died in Halifax in 1952. 3 daus. And 1 son.
*468-1 Joan Anne
*469-2 James Layton b May 21, 1921 - Dec. 17, 1956
*470-3 Muriel
*471-4 Betty GordonPAGE 611.
468-1 Joan md. John Roderick Marvin, life insurance manager. John was born in Woodside. They live in Moncton, N.B. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
472-1 John Charles
473-2 Paul Roderick
474-3 Bernard Alexander
475-4 Joann Mary
469-2 James md. Marjorie Elizabeth Banks of Belper, Derbyshire. 2 sons.
476-1 James Robert
477-2 Phillip Banks
470-3 Muriel md. John Reginald Moore of Economy, Col. Co. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
478-1 Gordon Reid
479-2 Olga Brenda
480-3 Michael Henry471-4 Betty md. Favell Clinton Annand of Milford Station. They live in Armdale, Halifax Co. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
481-1 David Kirk
482-2 Wendy Joan404-6 Alfred E. (4th son of Alexander J. & Bessie Guild Reid) md. Ruth Emma Kerr, 1913, dau. Of John T. Kerr of Milford. They had 4 sons and 1 dau.
*483-1 Marilla Margaret
*484-2 Ralph Gordon
*485-3 Earle R. b Mar. 31, 1919 - Mar. 31, 1949 R.C.A.F.
*486-4 Ronald Alfred
*487-5 James
483-1 Marilla md. Allen R. Grant, they live in Dartmouth. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
488-1 Anna Ruth
489-2 RalphPAGE 612.
484-2 Ralph md. Leola G. Benjamin. He operated his father's store in Milford. They have 3 daus. and 1 son.
490-1 Winnifred
491-2 Janet
492-3 Susan
493-4 Ralph486-4 Ronald md. Florence Kerr. They have 4 sons and 2 daus.
494-1 Robert
495-2 Earle
496-3 Donna
497-4 Graham
498-5 Bruce twin
499-6 Brenda twin487-5 James md. Enid Stewart. They have 3 sons.
500-1 Alan
501-2 Stephen
502-3 Murray405-7 Ralph Douglas (5th son of Alexander J. & Bessie Guild Reid) was killed in action,
Vimy on May 9, 1916.
406-8 Sarah Margaret (3rd dau. of Alexander J. & Bessie Guild Reid) md. George L. Hart of Shubenacadie. They have 3 sons and 2 daus.
503-1 Gerald Wilson
504-2 Ralph Reid
505-3 Elizabeth Guild
506-4 Harold A.
507-5 Ruth M.
508-6 Mary407-9 Agnes Edith (4th dau. of Alexander J. & Bessie Guild Reid) md. Frederick Alexander Etter (b Nov. 19, 1881) at Shubenacadie on July 4, 1922. They have 1 son and 2 daus.
*509-1 Stanley Alexander
*510-2 Elizabeth Jean
*511-3 Nancy TerryPAGE 613.
509-1 Stanley is a farmer in Shubenacadie. He md. Lorna Estelle Wallace, dau. of Howard Wallace, North Salem, N.S. on Nov. 10, 1950. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
512-1 Janice Lee
513-2 Stephen Wallace
514-3 Marianne Louise
515-4 Tracy Reid510-2 Elizabeth Jean md. Douglas Carleton son of Carleton & Lou Maybee of Sydenham, Ont. They have 2 sons.
516-[1] Frederick Carleton
517-2 Brian Reid
511-3 Nancy Terry md. Avard Ross (son of Osborne & Lois Ettinger of Mill Village, Hants Co.) They have 1 son and 3 daus.
518-1 Terry Elizabeth
519-2 Philip Murray
520-3 Debra Edith
521-4 Barbara Lois408-10 Harold Alexander (6th son of Alexander J. & Bessie Guild Reid) was a merchant in Shubenacadie. He md. Margaret Isabel Snide. They have 3 sons and 2 daus.
*522-1 Donald Snide
*523-2 Alexander Gould
*524-3 Kathryn Louise
*525-4 Sheila Margaret
*526-5 Rufus Douglas
522-1 Donald md. Jemima MacDonald. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
527-1 George Wightman Alexander
528-2 Harold MacMeekin
529-3 Mary Margaret
523-2 Alexander Gould is an ordained minister. He md. Mary Whitelaw. They have 1
son and 1 dau.
530-1 James Whidden
531-2 Lelie MargaretPAGE 614.
524-3 Kathryn Louise md. John Charteris Dawson. They have 2 sons and 2 dau.
532-1 David Reid
533-2 Jane Margaret
534-3 John Gregory
525-4 Sheila Margaret md. Gordon Alexander MacKinnon. They have 1 son and 3 daus.
535-1 Janet
536-2 Kathryn Anne
537-3 Graham Keith
538-4 Alison Ruth
526-5 Rufus Douglas is a teacher. He md. Audrey Geneva Estabrooks. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
539-1 Michael Douglas
540-2 Richard Keith
541-3 Kimberley Ann393-2 Rupert H. (2nd son of William & Sarah McCurdy Reid) md. Elizabeth Archibald (dau. of Mathew Archibald). They had 1 son and 2 daus.
*542-1 Matthew Archibald b Feb. 6, 1881 - Dec. 12, 196-
*543-2 Ada Mary b Nov. 2, 1879 - Dec. 1959
*544-3 Margaret b Aug. 29, 1882 - 1910
He md. 2nd Sarah Bertha McCurdy. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
*545-4 Alice Cairns b Dec. 31, 1886 -
*546-5 Warren Percival b Dec. 20, 1890 -
*547-6 Henry Douglas b Mar. 5, 1898 - Aug. 18, 1956
*548-7 John Gordon b 1894 - 1895
His second wife died in 1931. Rupert is buried in Truro in the Robie St. Cemetery.
542-1 Matthew Archibald (1st son of Rupert & Elizabeth Archibald Reid) md. Elizabeth
Mackinnon of Belmont, N.S. They have 1 son.
548-1 Donald
548-1 Donald md. Rhoda -------. They have 1 son.
549-1 Robert is an ordained minister.PAGE 615.
543-2 Ada Mary (1st dau. of Rupert & Elizabeth Archibald Reid) md. Ernest Nickerson of Shag Harbour in 1901. They had 1 dau. and 3 sons.
550-1 Edith (Mrs. H. K. Mosher of Halifax)
551-2 Harold of Halifax
552-3 Ralph of Sydney
553-4 Allan, Wolfville
Ada is buried in Shag Harbour, Shelburne Co.544-3 Margaret (2nd dau. of Rupert & Elizabeth Archibald Reid) md. Wilson Creelman. She died in Halifax in 1910. No issue
545-4 Alice Cairns (3rd dau. of Rupert & 1st dau. of Sarah McCurdy Reid) md. Baxter Fraser of Tatamagouche. No issue.
546-5 Warren Percival (2nd son of Rupert & 1st son of Sarah McCurdy Reid) md. Janet McCurdy. 1 dau. Margaret who md. Guy Tanner.
547-6 Henry Douglas (3rd son of Rupert & 2nd son of Sarah McCurdy Reid) was a doctor. He md. Jean Sutherland of Malagash. They had 1 son and
3 daus.
*554-1 Thora Alice
*555-2 Neil Douglas
*556-3 Marjorie McCurdy
*557-4 Mary Elinor (Mrs. I. H. Mitchell, Kleinburg, Ont.)
554-1 Thora Alice md. Capt. H. G. Spragg on Jan. 15, 1949. They have 2 daus. and 1 son.
558-1 Margaret Jean
559-2 Patricia Ann
560-3 Robert Neil
555-2 Neil Douglas Reid is a medical doctor. He md. Carolyn Lohnes on Oct. 2, 1954. They have 2 daus. and 1 son.
561-1 Heather Jean
562-2 Douglas Bryson
563-3 Marjorie Carolyn
556-3 Marjorie McCurdy md. Peter Tudhope on Aug. 25, 1961. No issue.394-3 John (3rd son of William & Sarah McCurdy Reid) died young.
PAGE 616.
395-4 Daniel (4th son of William & Sarah McCurdy Reid) md. Margaret Johnson Sutherland. Daniel and Margaret Reid had 3 daus. and 5 sons.
*564-1 Annie Morton Sutherland b Sept. 12, 1887 Nov. 21, 1894
*565-2 Sarah Margaret b Mar. 8, 1889
*566-3 John Burris b Mar. 15, 1890 - Nov. 8, 1954
*567-4 Ralph Kenneth b Mar. 27, 1892 - Nov. 1971
*568-5 Sutherland Gower b Sept. 17, 1893
*569-6 Donald Calderwood b Jan. 4, 1895 - Sept. 25, 1918
*570-7 Daniel Spencer b Oct. 6, 1896 - Oct. 30, 1917
*571-8 Jessie Eliza Chambers b Jan. 16, 1899 - May 21, 1963
Daniel's wife died May 27, 1913, she was born 1858. He md. 2nd Mrs. Murray Beck of West Branch, Pictou Co. No issue. She died in 1929.
564-1 Annie died when 7 years old.
565-2 Sarah Margaret md. Charles Hedley Penn Williston of Halifax on Nov. 16, 1916. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
572-1 Donald Hedley - Medical Doctor.
573-2 Margaret Louise
574-3 Joan Marie
572-1 Donald Hedley md. 1st Margaret Louise Linde of Chicago on Mar. 19, 1949. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
575-1 Reid
576-2 Linde
Donald md. 2nd Dr. Barbara Moss.
573-2 Margaret Louise md. Harold Gilbert Tomsitt of Vancouver. They live in Seattle, Wash. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
577-1 Martin Edward
578-2 Joan Louise
579-3 Robert David
580-4 Charles DonaldPAGE 617.
574-3 Joan Marie md. Charles Tress. They live in Toronto. They have
2 sons and 1 dau.
581-1 Susan Joan
582-2 Charles Edward
583-3 Kenneth Williston
566-3 John Burris Reid graduated from Dalhousie Medical College in 1914. He md. Caroline MacLean of Halifax, on Dec. 18, 1915. He died in 1954. Caroline and John had 1 son and 1 dau.
*583-1 John Burris
*584-2 Helen Margaret
583-1 John Burris md. 1st Jean Burnham of Florenceville, N.B. He graduated from Dalhousie Medical School and practices in Truro, N.S. They had 4 sons and 1 dau.
585-1 John William
586-2 Robert Matthew died young
587-3 Ann
588-4 Christopher
589-5 Allan
John md 2nd Mrs. Eric Archibald of Truro.
584-2 Helen Margaret graduated from Acadia with B.A. She md. David Milligan. David is a professor at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro. They have 2 daus.
590-1 Carol
591-2 Connie - Mrs. McCormick
567-4 Ralph Kenneth md. Jennie Harrison. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
592-1 Daniel Spencer
593-2 James Kenneth
594-3 Carolyn Georgie Margaret
592-1 Daniel md. Marie MacDonald, 3 children. He's a doctor in Pictou.
593-2 James md. Estelle Currie of Dominion, C.B., 3 children. He operates a store in Middle Musquodoboit.PAGE 618.
594-3 Carolyn md. Frank Melanson, 2 children. They live in Truro.
568-5 Sutherland Gower md. Gladys May Knowles on Nov. 18, 1942. No issue.
569-6 Donald Calderwood was killed in action, 1918. Buried at "D" Amiens Cemetery, France.
570-7 Daniel Spencer was killed in action at Paschendale Ridge, France in 1917. Buried at British Tyn Cot Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium.
571-8 Jessie R.N. unmarried. She died May 21, 1962 aged 63 years.396-5 Janet McCurdy (1st dau. of William & Sarah McCurdy Reid) md. Pineo Fleming. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
*595-1 Edgar
*596-2 Sarah Maude b 1884 d Oct. 16, 1963
*597-3 Jean
*598-4 Carrie b ---- d Apr. 17, 1942
595-1 Edgar md. Catherine Victoria Fraser of Halifax. No issue.
596-2 Sarah Maude md. Weldon Dickie of Middle Stewiacke. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
599-1 Geraldine (Mrs. Victor Burrows) of Brookfield.
600-2 Stanley of Middle Stewiacke
597-3 Jean md. Clarence E. Pearson of Upper Stewiacke in Boston, Mass. on June 25, 1919. They had 2 sons.
*601-1 William Edward
*602-2 George Edgar b Jan. 10, 1922 -1963
Clarence Pearson died and Jean md. 2nd Jack L. Askins. They were divorced and Jean md. 3rd John Pepin, Dec. 10, 1963 in Waltham Mass.
601-1 William Edward md. Helen Meinhart of Brighton, Mass. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
603-1 Linda Carolyn
604-2 William Edward
605-3 Dale Fleming They live in Millis, Mass.PAGE 619.
602-2 George Edgar md. Helen Scannell. They live in Waltham, Mass. and have 1 son.
606-1 Richard Edward
598-4 Carrie md. Arnold Ernest of Lunenburg. They have 1 dau.
*607-1 Catherine McCurdy
Mr. Ernest was killed in a plane crash off the coast of Newfoundland. Carrie md. 2nd
Lewis Brenton of Middle Stewiacke. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
*608-1 Iris Jean
*609-2 Donald Lewis
607-1 Catherine md. John H. Shannon, Mahone Bay, 1980.
608-1 Iris md. William Wade of Springfield, Mass. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
610-1 Carol Jean
611-2 William Alan
612-3 Susan Catherine
613-4 Steven Marshall
609-2 Donald md. Virginia Smith. They live in Hanover, Mass. They have 1 son.
614-1 Donald Lewis397-6 Marion (2nd dau. of William and Sarah McCurdy Reid) md. Edgar Archibald. Her descendants are listed in the Samuel Fisher Archibald history.
398-7 Edgar (5th son of William & Sarah McCurdy Reid) moved to Oakland, California. He md. Abbie Jane Reid. No issue. He died in 1900.
7-6 Hugh Graham (5th son of James & Jane Whidden Reid) md. Margaret Mary Guild on Oct. 27, 1853, (July 22, 1833 - Mar. 5, 1919). They settled first on part of his father's property, Brookvale, and carried on tanning and farming. They lived to be about 85 years of age and both died at the home of their son Matthew in Middle Musquodoboit. They had 6 sons and 6 daus.
PAGE 620.
615-1 Elizabeth Jane b. June 26, 1854 - Feb. 22, 1909
*616-2 John Alexander b. Apr. 29, 1856 - Feb. 27, 1857
*617-3 Matthew Taylor b. Apr. 29. 1858- May 8, 1949
*618-4 Lorenzo Riddle b. Feb. 4, 1860 - Dec. 31, 1923
*619-5 Margaret Adela b/ Feb/ 2. 1862-Sept. 5, 1934
*620-6 Lillian b/ Feb/ 23. 1864 - Nov. 20, 1952
*621-7 Mary L. b. Dec. 1, 1865- May 13, 1897
*622-8 Alonzo Ambrose b. July 27, 1866-July 4, 1892. Buried Maaderia, Calif.
*623-9 Amy Winifred b Nov 21, 1873- Mar. 19, 1961
*624-10 William Guild b Feb. 5, 1873 - Apr. 30,1874
*625-11 Jennet Harriet b Sept. 19, 1875 - Feb. 14, 1880
626-12 James Sidney b Mar. 31, 1878 - Apr. 2, 1962
615-1 Elizabeth Jane (1st dau. of Hugh & Margaret Guild Reid) md. George E. Spauling on Sept. 23, 1882. According to baptismal records there were 1 son and 2 daus.
627-1 Elsie Jane b June 20, 1885
628-2 Sewell Stowers b Jan. 1, 1887
629-3 Margaret Touquay b Oct. 3, 1888
617-3 Matthew Taylor (2nd son of Hugh & Margaret Guild Reid) md. 1st Elizabeth M. Mingo on Nov. 1, 1887. They had 1 dau.
630-1 Maud died Feb. 21, 1890 age 15 months. Elizabeth died June 20, 1890 age 28 years. Matthew md. 2nd Florence Christina Ross of Cape Breton. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
*631-1 Arthur
*632-2 Ervin Taylor b July 5, 1895
*633-3 Elsie CoudryPAGE 621.
631-1 Arthur md. --------- and lived in Montreal, no issue.
632-2 Ervin md. Helen ------. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
634-1 Florence
635-2 Willa Myra
636-3 Shirley
637-4 Ervin
633-3 Elsie md. Robert Guild. She was his second wife. Robert and Elsie had 2 sons and 3 daus. Robert was a blacksmith here and later was postmaster until his de ath. He died in 1943.
*638-1 Marguerite died in her teens
*639-2 Ronald Matthew
*640-3 Arthur Murray
*641-4 Hazel Jean
*642-5 Eleanor Mae
639-2 Ronald Matthew md. Myrtle Smith of Stewiacke. He is a mechanic in Middle Musquodoboit. They have 2 daus.
643-1 Patricia md. Brian Leslie
644-2 Robin md. Bennie Hutchinson
640-3 Arthur Murray is in the American Army. He md. ---------. They have 2 children.
645-1
646-2
641-4 Hazel Jean md. George Newman of Ontario. They have 1 son.
647-1 Robert
642-5 Eleanor Mae md. Cyril Day of Musquodoboit Harbour. They have 3 daus. and 1 son.
648-1 Yvonne
649-2 Betty Ann
650-3 Elaine
-4 Hugh
Mathew md. 3rd Elizabeth Fulton of Stewiacke. No issue. Matthew died May 8, 1949 age 91 years.PAGE 622.
618-4 Lorenzo Riddle (3rd son of Hugh & Margaret Guild Reid) md. Elizabeth Bates on Oct. 3, 1900. He was killed in Dickie's mill in Stewiacke. They had 1 dau. and 2 sons.
651-1 Mary died young
652-2 Stuart lives in Truro, md. Venita Caldwell
653-3 Walter
Walter Reid md. Bessie Kellough of Shubenacadie. They have 1 son.
-1 Douglas Walter
619-5 Margaret Adela (2nd dau. of Hugh & Margaret Guild Reid) md. Adam McLeod on July 4, 1887. They had 1 son and 2 daus. She resided in St. Paul, Minnesota with her only son.
654-1 Jennie md. William Ervin of Stewiacke
655-2 Susan - unmarried
656-3 Wyman of St. Paul, Minnesota620-6 Lillian md. Albion S. Kent on Nov. 14, 1881. Albion had the contract for driving the mail between Shubenacadie and Dean from 1881 to 1889. After that he lived in Great Village until his death. They had 6 sons and 6 daus.
657-1 Ira Blair in Amherst b 1882
658-2 Wynam Merrill in Vancouver, B.C. b 1884
659-3 Margaret Lillian b 1886
660-4 Harriet Ruth b 1888 - 1890
661-5 Daniel Ray in Alberta b 1889
662-6 Clare Adela b 1891
663-7 William Dave in Great Village b 1893
664-8 Albion Glenross in Mass. b 1895
665-9 Mary Enid b 1897
666-10 James McLean in Ontario b 1900
667-11 Sarah b 1904 (Mrs. Robert William of New Glasgow)
668-12 Florence Elizabeth b 1901 (Mrs. James Murphy of B.C.)PAGE 623.
621-7 Mary L. (4th dau. of Hugh & Margaret Guild Reid) md. John Fisher on Mar. 14, 1889. She is buried in Elderbank. They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
669-1 Adella (Mrs. George Meagher) of Waverly
670-2 Margaret (Mrs. Walter Lock of Calgary)
671-3 Mildred (Mrs. Harry Matthews of Calgary)
672-4 George died of wounds, in France, 1916
673-5 John
674-6 Albion died in infancy
622-8 Alonzo Ambrose (4th son of Hugh & Margaret Guild Reid) md. Catherine George of California on May 13, 1897. They had 1 son.
675-1 Alonzo
623-9 Amy Winifred (5th dau. of Hugh & Margaret Guild Reid) md. John Geddes Mingo of Denmark, N.S. They had 2 daus.
676-1 Margaret
677-2 Gladys (Mrs. Smith of Ontario) Mr. Mingo died, she md. 2nd Howard Mingo
of Denmark, N.S. They had 6 sons and 1 dau.
678-3 Lawrence
679-4 Fred
680-5 Rexford
681-6 Lorenzo
682-7 Murray
683-8 Elmer
684-9 Priscilla626-12 James Sidney (6th son of Hugh & Margaret Guild Reid) md. Mabel Jeffers on June 5, 1905. He operated a store in Truro. He died in 1962.
They had 4 daus.
685-1 Margaret (Mrs. Wilfred Currie)
686-2 Helen Louise (Mrs. J. W. Davidson) died in 1958
687-3 Thelma died in 1959
688-4 Florence (Mrs. Stephen Szrion)8-7 Alexander David (6th son of James & Jane Whidden Reid) died unmarried at the age of 25 years. He is buried in pioneer Cemetery.
PAGE 624.
9-8 Robert M. (7th son of James & Jane Whidden Reid) md. Mary Ann Archibald on Nov. 12, 1856. He lived where Munroe White lives, 1980..Robert presented Middleton Church with its fine bell as a memorial to his wife. Robert and Mary Ann had 4 sons and 5 daus.
*689-1 James William b 1858 - Oct. 29, 1933
*690-2 Laura
*691-3 Nancy Archibald b Apr. 7, 1872 - June 28, 1933
*692-4 Edward Robert b 1875 - Jan. 23, 1958
*693-5 Alexander David b 1861 - Oct. 11, 1922
*694-6 Ellen
*695-7 Henry Adams b Mar. 26, 1864 - Aug. 9, 1946
*696-8 Nancy d July 31, 1869 - age 14 months
*697-9 Harriet A. d Oct. 23, 1870 - age 6 months689-1 James William (1st son of Robert & Mary Ann Archibald Reid) graduated from Dalhousie Medical School. He md. 1st Mary Faulkner. They had 2 sons and 4 daus.
*698-1 James W.
*699-2 A.R. b Oct. 1897 - 1942
700-3 Dorothy
701-4 Violet (Mrs. Gerald Foster of Ottawa)
702-5 Elizabeth died unmarried
703-6 Gladys, unmarried
Dr. James W. md. 2nd Elizabeth Smith, dau. of Charles DeWolfe Smith. No issue.698-1 James W. graduated from Dalhousie Medical College. He practices in Halifax. He md. Mildred ------. 2 children,
704-1 Billy
705-2 Judie
699-2 A. R graduated from Dalhousie Medical College. He had a large practice in Windsor. He md. Helen Watson. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
706-1 Bobby
707-2 DonnaPAGE 625.
690-2 Laura (1st dau. Of Robert & Mary Ann Archibald Reid) md. William David McCurdy on Sept. 18, 1888. They lived in Old Barns, Col. Co. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
*708-1 James Robert b July 12, 1889-1894
*709-2 Edward Percy b June 1, 1891
*710-3 Eva b July 31, 1895
*711-4 William Harold b Aug. 1 1897 –
*712-5 Emily Amelia b. Aug. 11, 1900 - Sept. 8, 1914
*713-6 George R. b July 21, 1902
*714-7 Margaret b July 30, 1905
708-1 James Robert died accidentally at Clifton at the age of five years.
709-2 Edward Percy is a farmer in Clifton, Col. Co. He md. Mary Sutherland. They had 3 children. 2 died in infancy.
715-1 Percy Allison b Feb. 26,
-2 Marion Laura (Mrs. John R. Taylor)
710-3 Eva md. George S. Hill. They live in Onslow. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
716-1 Margaret Allene
717-2 Emily
718-3 Charles Reid
719-4 George Edward
720-5 Robert Daniel b
711-4 William Harold is a Ph.D. of Bloomfield, New Jersey. He md. Eva Micklewright of Halifax. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
721-1 Gerald Lewis
722-2 David
723-3 Joan
713-6 George R. md. 1st Phyllis Fox. No Issue. He md. 2nd Pearl Lewis. They have one son and 2 daus.
724-1 William
725-2 Betty
726-3 PhyllisPAGE 626.
714-7 Margaret graduated from Dalhousie with her B. Sc. in April 1923. She md. Struan Robertson, Newark, New Jersey. They had 1 dau.
727-1 Susan Jean (Mrs. Milton E. Vay)
691-3 Nancy A. (2nd dau. Of Robert & Mary Ann Archibald Reid) md. Alfred Burke Wallace (March 22, 1872 - Jan. 1946) on Sept. 4, 1900. They had 1 son, 3 daus.
*728-1 Ernest Leslie b June 16, 1901
*729-2 Ruth Alfreda b Nov. 4, 1904 - Aug. 10, 1951
*730-3 Frances Marcia b Dec. 18, 1907 is a teacher.
*731-4 Isabell Helen is a teacher.
728-1 Ernest Leslie md. Anne Matilda Woodworth. They live in Milford, Hants Co. N.S. They have 1 dau. and 4 sons.
*732-1 Nancy Elizabeth
733-2 James David
734-3 Alfred Ernest
735-4 Edwin Leigh
736-5 William Woodworth
732-1 Nancy Elizabeth md. Herbert Thomas Doane son of Mr. & Mrs. John Doane of Truro. They have 2 sons.
737-1 Geoffry Thomas
738-2 John Robert
733-2 James David md. Margaret Eileen Jakeman of Milford. They have 2 daus.
739-1 Barbara Joan
740-2 Janet Ruth
729-2 Ruth Alfreda was Matron of the Halifax Tuberculosis Hospital. She died in 1951. During World War 11 she served as a nursing sister with the R.C.A.F.PAGE 627
692-4 Edward Robert (2nd son of Robert & Mary Ann Archibald Reid) attended Kings College at Windsor, where later he entered the Union Bank. He md. Asenath Mabel Holmes (Jan. 13, 1877 - June 8, 1956). They had 2 sons and 3 daus.
*741-1 Jean b Jan. 27, 1898
*742-2 Howard Edward b Apr. 22, 1901 - Nov. 28, 1964, died 1964, Dallas, Texas.
*743-3 Evelyn Mabel b July 2, 1902 - Sept. 15, 1902
744-4 Robert Grant b Mar. 31, 1904
741-1 Jean graduated with her B. A. from McGill. She md. Alexander Jackson MacLachlan M.D.C.M. (McGill) on July 14, 1942. No issue. He died July 31, 1951. Jean md. 2nd Hugh MacKay on Mar. 3, 1954. He died Sept. 27, 1962. Jean now resides in Cloverdale, B.C.
742-2 Howard graduated from McGill with B.Sc. He resides [in] Ontario. He md. Ruth Frances Ladore. Howard and Ruth have 1 dau.
745-1 Judith Doris. Judith Doris md. Jeremy James Fitzpatrick
M.E. of Cornell. They have 2 Daus744-4 Robert Grant graduated from McGill (M.D.C.M.) He was Lieut. Colonel R.C.A.M.C. W.W. 2, Urologist-in-chief of Montreal General Hospital, also Associate Professor of Urology, McGill University. He md. Ruth Alexandra Williamson, B.A., Sept. 26, 1936. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
748-1 Donald Walter
749-2 Sheila Jean693-5 Alexander David (3rd son of Robert & Mary Ann Archibald Reid) md. 1st Mary Ellen (Bates) Taylor on Jan. 22 1894. She was the widow of Malcolm Taylor. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
*750-1 Aubrey Chester b Oct. 23, 1894
*751-2 Gladys May b Sept. 15, 1897PAGE 628.
*752-3 Mary Ann b Apr. 22, 1900-1909
*753-4 Mary Ellen Bates b Dec. 31, 1901
Alexander and Mary Ellen settled on the former Seward Pulsifer property (Van Wychen, 1980) in Brookvale. Mary Ellen died. Alexander md. 2nd Grace Hubley Kentivator in 1906. By this marriage there was 1 dau.
754-5 Mary Carson b May 3, 1907
His second wife died Nov. 1907. Alexander md. 3rd Margaret MacDonald, June 30 1909. No issue. She died Feb. 5 1912. Alexander md. 4th Sarah C. C. McQuarrie, Nov. 2, 1915. No issue. He died in 1922, is buried in Caledonia, Guys Co., where he spent his last years.750-1 Aubrey Chester md. Cora Lorraine Cameron of Moser’s River. They had 1 dau.
755-1 Sarah Gwendolyn. Sarah md. David W. Bartlett, they live in
Greenfield, Mass. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
756-1 Judith Bess (Mrs. Daniel Lone of Quincy, Mass.)
757-2 Douglas Reid
751-2 Gladys May lives in New York, unmarried.
752-3 Mary Ann died, the same year as her mother, Mary Ellen Bates Taylor Reid.
753-4 Mary Ellen Bates md. Arthur Daye and lived in Windsor Junction. They have 1 son and 2 daus.
*758-1 Eileen
*759-2 Garnet
*760-3 Gloria
758-1 Eileen md. James McDuff of Lunenburg. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
761-1 Reid
762-2 John
763-3 James
764-4 Mary Jane
759-2 Garnet md. ………. and lives in Halifax.
760-3 Gloria md. D. G. Ferguson. They live in Winnipeg, Man.PAGE 629.
754-5 Mary Carson md. Edward Beauman of Florida.
694-6 Ellen (3rd dau. Of Robert and Mary Ann Archibald Reid) md, Mr. Hartling of Eastern Shore. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
765-1 Edward
766-2 Daisy
765-1 Edward md. -------, He lives in Halifax.
766-2 Daisy md. Dr. Barnhill, he practiced medicine in Cape Tormentine, N. B.695-7 Henry Adams (4th son of Robert and Mary Ann Archibald Reid) went to Concord, Mass. in 1884 where he lived until 1905. He is buried in Stow, Mass. He md. Malinda A. Killam of Berwick N.S. in Boston on Dec. 7, 1892. She died April 1938. They had 2 sons and 4 daus.
*767-1 Edward Merle b Oct. 9, 1893
*768-2 Reta Jennie b Nov. 18, 1894
*769-3 Robert Archibald b Dec. 11, 1897
*770-4 Lillian Nancy b Feb. 19, 1901
*771-5 Mary Jane b Sept. 25, 1902
*772-6 Alice Winifred b Aug. 28, 1904
767-1 Edward Merle served in W.W. 1 in Canadian Infantry, 1915-1919 A.V.F.W. He md. Doris D. Oldrey of Holloway, London on April 8, 1919, then came to Medford, Mass. They had 3 sons.
*773-1 Roy Edward Merle
*774-2 Kenneth Alexander,
*775-3 Wallace Adams
773-1 Roy Edward Merle served in W.W.II. He md. Audrey Brown of Bellingham on July 27, 1942. They have 1 dau.
776-1 Fern Marilyn
774-2 Kenneth Alexander served in World War 11. He md. Irene Logue of Bellingham on July 27, 1947. Now residing in Varyville, Mass. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
777-1 Kenneth Alexander
778-2 Diane Renee
779-3 Dwight FrancisPAGE 630.
775-3 Wallace Adams served in W.W. 11. He md. Lena D. Mustone of Milford, Mass. On May 29, 1948. They have 2 daus.
780-1 Nancy Lynn
781-2 Sherrie Margaret
768-2 Reta Jennie graduated with B.Sc. in education at Boston University. She retired in 1961 after 48 years of teaching.
769-3 Robert Archibald went to work with his father after graduating from school, unmarried.
770-4 Lillian Nancy graduated from Jackson College of Tufts University with a B.Sc. degree in 1922. Unmarried – killed in a car accident Jan. 1962, after many years teaching in the U.S.A.
771-5 Mary Jane received her B.SC. degree at Columbia University, New York City in 1932 and M.Sc. of Education at Chicago University in 1943. Unmarried, she had a remarkable teaching career in the U.S.A. and abroad.
772-6 Alice Winfred attended Mt. Ida College. She md. Charles Stewart Ferguson June 19, 1930. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
782-1 Charles Stewart died in infancy
783-2 David Roy
784-3 Judith Elaine10-9 Margaret Dorothy (2nd dau. Of James and Jane Whidden Reid) died young.
11-10 Elizabeth Jane (3rd dau. of James and Jane Whidden Reid) died young.
12-11 Mary (4th dau. of James and Jane Whidden Reid) md. William Hay on Nov. 13, 1856. William and Mary had 7 sons and 4 daus. Most of them were born in Murchyville on the Elmer Milne property – originally the site of the home of the pioneer William Hay – father of William. Mr. Hay died in Boston in 1900. Mary died in Danvers, Mass. inPAGE 631.
1913. They are both buried in Westbrook, Maine. They spent their last years with children settled in the U.S.A.
*785-1 Eliza Jane b. Nov. 9, 1857 - Nov. 12, 1947
*786-2 Mary Jannette b Aug. 6, 1859 - Aug 31, 1932
*787-3 John Alexander b June 7, 1861- Dec. 17, 1862
*788-4 Susannah Cruickshank b Sept. 4, 1863 - June 14, 1960
*789-5 Robert Edmond b July 9, 1867 - Feb. 5, 1912
*790-6 James William b Sept. 19, 1865 - Aug. 28, 1880
*791-7 Alfred Dickie b Feb. 1, 1870 - June 11, 1902
*792-8 Walter Graham b Mar. 25, 1872 - Feb. 7, 1943
*793-9 Harriet Blanche b May 21, 1874 - Nov. 4, 1874
*794-10 Harry Francis Greeley b June 6, 1877
*795-11 Wyman Whittemore b Aug. 6, 1882 - June 5, 1893
785-1 Eliza Jane (1st dau. of William and Mary Reid Hay) managed the Western Union Office at South Station, Boston. She md. Clayton J. Bailey, a lawyer, Feb. 12, 1896. She died in 1947 in Brookline, Mass. No issue.
786-2 Mary Jannette (2nd dau. of William & Mary Reid Hay) md. William F. Greeley on Dec. 5, 1876. He managed a canning factory in N.S. and in Maine. He died in 1920 and she died in 1952 in Arlington, Mass. They had 3 daus. And 1 son. Two daus. Died in infancy.
*796-1 Jannette
*797-2 Julien Francis
796-1 Jannette md. George Nauman, No issue. She died July 1940 in Brookline, Mass.
797-2 Julien Francis md. Ruperta Boothy. They have 2 sons.
*798-1 Robert
*799-2 WilliamPAGE 632.
798-1 Robert graduated from Princeton University. He is married and has three children - lives in Milton, Mass.
799-2 William graduated from University of Maine. He is married and has 3 children – lives in Milton, Mass.
788-4 Susannah Cruickshank (4th dau. of William & Mary Reid Hay) studied telegraphy, managed the first Western Union office in Tangier. At the age of eighteen, Susannah was transferred to the Boston, Mass. Office. Later she md. Albert N. Parlin, who owned Magee Foundry. Susannah died in 1960 at the age of 96 years at her home, Portland, Maine. No issue.
789-5 Robert Edmond (2nd son of William & Mary Reid Hay) settled in Portland, Me. He md. Ella Coffey on Jan. 1, 1893. Robert was lost at sea on Feb. 5, 1912. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
*800-1 William
*801-2 Marie
*802-3 Bailey died 1955
800-1 William was educated in Maine. He md. and had 1 son and 5 daus. He died 1950 in Mass.
*803-1 Robert
*804-2 Mary
*805-3 Margaret
*806-4 Helen
*807-5 Susanne
*808-6 Dorothy died 1958
All the daus. and William’s widow live in Portland.
803-1 Robert is a graduate of the University of Maine. He lives in Andover, Mass. He is md. and has 3 sons and 1 dau.
804-2 Mary md.. Mr. Kelley and has 1 son.
Metry
805-3 Margaret md. Mr. Sawyer. They have 1 son and 1 dau.PAGE 633.
810-1 Fred
811-2 Jane
806-4 Helen md. Mr. Farrell. They have 2 daus.
812-1 Jean
813-2 Joan
807-5 Susanne md. Mr. Obrien. They have 3 daus.
814-1 Dorothy
*815-2 Donna
808-6 Dorothy md. Mr. MacKeil. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
816-1 Arthur
817-2 Mary
818-3 Robert
801-2 Marie md. Mr. Hurley. They had 1 son
819-1 Robert is a graduate of Harvard University. He is married and has 2 daus. in Mass.
802-3 Bailey md. but no issue. He died 1955 in Mass.791-7 Alfred Dickie (4th son of William & Mary Reid Hay). He md. Emma Bollong on Dec. 29, 1892. He died June 1902 in Portland, Maine, they had 2 sons and 1 dau.
*820-1 Lloyd G.
*821-2 Bessie
*822-3 Wyman died, at 7 years.
820-1 Lloyd G. became the adopted son of Walter G. Hay (his uncle) after the death of his father. Hay’s family 792-8.
821-2 Bessie graduated from Normal College in Nova Scotia and taught several years. Later md. Thomas Hartling. No issue.
792-8 Walter Graham (5th son of William & Mary Reid Hay) graduated from Pictou Academy, then entered Dartmouth College. He md. Cora E. Murdock on April 6, 1897. Walter died Feb. 7, 1943 in Portland, Maine, after a very successful business career. 2 children.
*820-1 Lloyd G.
*823-2 MaryPAGE 634.
820-1 Lloyd graduated from University of Maine. He succeeded his adopted father as funeral director of Hay & Peabody, Portland, Maine. He md. Ruth Libby, R. N. they have 2 daus.
824-1 Elizabeth Wilkinson
825-2 Martha
824-1 Elizabeth Wilkinson is a graduate of Colby College, she teaches in Portland schools.
823-2 Mary is md. lives in Portland and has a married son.
794-10 Harry Francis Greeley (6th son of William & Mary Reid Hay) started his career as a teacher. Harry md. 1st Grace B. Shatford, they had 1 son and 1 dau. Grace died Oct. 8, 1901 in Portland, Me.
*826-1 Walter F. W.
*827-2 Cora Gertrude
Harry md. 2nd Marion K. Stimson, on June 7, 1905. They had 2 sons and 1 dau. Edwin W. died in infancy.
*828-3 John W.
*829-4 Virginia
Marion died July 2, 1938 in Portland, Maine.
826-1 Walter F. W. graduated from Harvard Medical College. He md. Alice White. They had 4 sons. Walter was a specialist and practiced in Portland until his death Dec. 1944, aged 47.
*830-1 Walter F. W.
*831-2 Richard C.
*832-3 John A.
*833-4 Harry Graham
830-1 Walter F. W. graduated from Bowdoin College. He md. and has 2 sons and lives in Portland, Maine.
831-2 Richard C. graduated from Bowdoin College. He md. and lives in Portland.
832-3 John A. graduated from Bowdoin College. He is md. and has 1 son. He lives in Portland.PAGE 635.
833-4 Harry Graham lives in Portland.
827-2 Cora Gertrude graduated from Boston University and taught for 26 years.
828-3 John W., a Bowdoin graduate, succeeded his father as a funeral director in Westbrook. He md. Effie Knowlton. They have:
834-1 Deborah (Mrs. Bird) – 1 son
835-2 Peter is md.
836-3 Dorcas
837-4 Tabitha
829-4 Virginia, a graduate of Wheaton College md. Rev. Fenwick L. Leavitt Jr. D.D. They live in Swampscott, Mass. They have 2 daus.
838-1 Joanna Powers
839-2 Meredith13-12 George (8th son of James & Jane Whidden Reid) inherited his father’s farm in Reid Settlement. He md. Martha Murphy (dau. of David Murphy of Reid Settlement) on Dec. 24, 1863. He sold the old homestead to George Bruce who sold it to Reuben Ellis. (Leslie Higgins, owner, 1980). They had 4 sons and 4 daus.
*840-1 Mary Alice b 1879-1904
841-2 Nettie Jane, b 1871-1910
842-3 Margaret Dorothy b 1876-1903
843-4 Annie Kaulback b 1880
844-5 David Evans b 1878
845-6 Wm. Alexander b 1882
846-7 Fred Charles b Oct. 4, 1864
847-8 John George b 1869-
-9 James Murphy b Dec. 13, 1865-1885
-10 Arnard Mansfield b 1868-1868
Martha died, George md. 2nd Esther Reid (dau. of John Reid of Upper Musquodoboit). After her death moved to Greenfield, Mass. died at the home of his son Fred and is buried there.PAGE 636.
840-1 Mary (1st dau. of George & Martha Murphy Reid) md. Fenwick Annand of Chaswood. They had 4 daus.
*848-1 Stella
*849-2 Jessie
*850-3 Annie
*851-4 Beatrice died, 7 years
848-1 Stella md. William MacCorkdindale of Glasgow, Scotland. No issue.
849-2 Jessie md. Arthur Jess of Port Williams, N.S. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
*852-1 Phillip
*853-2 Mary
*854-3 Lawrence
852-1 Phillip md. Florence Porter of Liverpool, England. They have 4 children.
853-2 Mary md. Phillip Durno of Cambridge, N.S. They have 3 children.
854-3 Lawrence md. Blanche Porter of Canning, N.S. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
*855-1 Isabelle died in infancy
*856-2 Beatrice
*857-3 Alan
*858-4 George
*859-5 Edward
*860-6 Clarence
856-2 Beatrice md. Hugh Kaulback of Musquodoboit. They have 1 son and 5 daus.
857-3 Alan md. Margaret Whalley of Elderbank. They live in Ontario and have 3 children.
858-4 George md. Ruby Mason. They have 6 children.
859-5 Edward md. Helen ------. They have 3 children.
860-6 Clarence was killed in a motor cycle accident in the village.PAGE 637.
841-2 Nettie (2nd dau. of George & Martha Murphy Reid) md. Daniel McMasters of Truro, They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
861-1 Inez
862-2 Lois
863-3 Daniel No record available
864-4 Seldon
865-5 Mae
842-3 Margaret (3rd dau. of George & Martha Murphy Reid) md. William Murray. They had a family but no record is available. Margaret md. Wm. Murray of Harmony, Col. Co. at North River, Sept. 24, 1895.
Family:
Guy Newton Murray b 1897
Florence Elvira Murray b 1899
Martha Evelyn Murray b 1901
843-4 Annie (4th dau. of George & Martha Murphy Reid) was md. but no record is available.
844-5 David (1st son of George & Martha Murphy Reid) was md. but no record available.
845-6 Alexander Willis Reid born August 15, 1882 died July 13, 1953 (son of George and Martha Murphy Reid) md. Katherine Matheson Dunbar dau. of (John and Christina Fraser Dunbar) of Springville, Pictou Co. born July 15, 1884. Alex and Katie had seven daus. and one son.1. Christie Mae b New Glasgow July 16, 1907, md. Dan. Wm. MacMillan of Foxbrook, d Aug. 1976. No issue.846-7 Fred (3rd son of George & Martha Murphy Reid) md. and lived in Greenfield, Mass.
2. Hilda Grace Born Eureka 1st June 1909, md. Charles MacDougall of Thorburn and had one boy by Frederick who drowned in C.B. at age 15 and has two daughters Marilyn and Anne.
3. Annie Katherine b Eureka 6th May 1911 md. Robt. MacGillivary of N.B. and has one boy Royce.
4. Martha Jane b Eureka md. Louis Lifingstone of N.G. and has son George and a dau. Lois d Sept. 1938.PAGE 638.
5. Jessie Marguerite b Riverton, md. Adam Halliday of White Hill, had two sons Gordon and Alex, d 30 Dec. 1935.
6. James Wm. b Riverton, md. Pearl Grealey of Stellarton, have one son James Allen, md. Mary McLaughlin of Stellarton and have one son Michael Allen, and also a dau. Katherine Line, md. Clifton Mason of Trenton, and they have one dau. Lori Anne.14-13 Harriett (5th dau of James & Jane Whidden Reid) md. Campbell Wesley Johnson on Dec. 25, 1866. They settled in Greenfield just outside Truro. They had a family of 6 sons and 3 daus. Campbell Johnson died, Harriett md. 2nd Malcolm McInnis.
*870-1 Lieuana Jane
*871-2 Lila Blanche
*872-3 Roland Sedgewick d 1911
*873-4 James William d 1938
*874-5 Mary Harriett
*875-6 Ralph Byron b 1878-Feb. 26, 1960
*876-7 Stanley Seymour
*877-8 Albert Lorne d 1956
*878-9 Ormond Alden
870-1 Lieuan, called Lennie (1st dau. of Campbell and Harriett Reid Johnson) md. John Will Smith of Harmony and they lived in Salmon River. Lennie, her husband John and three children are buried in the Watson Cemetery, Salmon River. They had 5 daus. and 2 sons.
*879-1 Pearl d around 1943
*880-2 Roy
881-3 WymanPAGE 639.
*882-4 Luella died 1953
*883-5 Claire b 1908
*884-6 Beatrice died young
885-7 Annie
879-1 Pearl md. Duncan Graham of Upper Stewiacke. They moved to Mass. where she died. They had 3 children.
880-2 Roy died, 23 years old.
881-3 Wyman is md. and lives in Northampton, Mass. No record.
882-4 Luella md. while living in Mass. Resided in Truro for a time.
883-5 Claire trained as a nurse in Mass. hospital. Now md. and lives in California.
885-7 Annie md. George Gratta of Truro. They have lived in or near Jamica Plains, U.S.A., since their marriage. No record.
871-2 Lila (2nd dau. of Campbell & Harriett Reid Johnson) md. Henry Morrison who was killed about 1895 leaving 5 small girls. Her father built a small home for them on the family farm and there the family grew up.
*886-1 Rena
*887-2 Dell
*888-3 Bessie
*889-4 Hattie
*890-5 Rita
886-1 Rena went to Mass. when young.
887-2 Dell operates a small resort in Maine.
888-3 Bessie md. She lived in B.C. with a daughter.
889-4 Hattie worked in Mass. but lives in B.C. at present.
890-5 Rita lives in California.
Lila md. 2nd in 1910, Percy Campbell of Salmon River. They lived in Moose Jaw. They had 2 sons.
891-6 Donald, Vancouver
892-7 Son, diedPAGE 640.
872-3 Roland Sedgewick (1st son of Campbell & Harriett Reid Johnson) had a small farm in Harmony but lumbered all his life. He md. ______ Murray of Harmony, they had 3 sons and 4 daus.
*893-1 Percy
*894-2 Roland Arnold d Nov. 3, 1962 age 68
*895-3 Edna
*896-4 Ruby
*897-5 Mae
*898-6 Campbell
*899-7 Christine
893-1 Percy spent many years in U.S. then lived in Milford. His family live in U.S.
894-2 Roland Arnold Johnson was a lumberman. He served overseas in the First W. W., first with the 106th Battalion and later with the 25th Battalion. He md. Esther Whidden of Harmony. They had 1 daughter & 1 son.
900-1 Doreen (Mrs. Ross Gleason) London, Ont.
901-2 Sedgewick, Hilden.
895-3 Edna md. Hubert Whidden, they lived in Greenfield. Their family lives in Truro area. Gordon, Bud, Frank, Ira, Nicholas, Shirley, Bertie (died young).
896-4 Ruby md. George Gibbs and lives in Halifax.
897-5 Mae md. Bob Kiley.
898-6 Campbell lives on the home property in Harmony. His wife was a Miss MacKenzie who died young, leaving a daughter.
899-7 Christine md. Roy MacIntyre of Truro.
873-4 James William (2nd son of Campbell & Harriett Reid Johnson) learned the plumbing and steamfitting trade in Mass. as a young man. He returned to N.S. and md. Melissa Graham. They had 3 sons and 5 daus.
*902-1 Hugh died in infancy
*903-2 PaulPAGE 641.
*904-3 Annie
*905-4 Alden
*906-5 Dorothy
*907-6 Marguerite
*908-7 Ruth
*909-8 Alice died 1960
903-2 Paul served overseas in World War II and now farms in Upper Stewiacke. He md. an English girl.
904-3 Annie taught school in N.S. and Alberta. She md. John Clarke a farmer for many years and now technician at The Nova Scotia Breeding Unit in Lower Truro. They have 1 son and 3 daus.
*910-1 Mary
*911-2 Graham
*912-3 Joan
*913-4 Margaret
Mrs. John Clarke provided the data on the Campbell and Harriett Reid Johnson family.
910-1 Mary is md. in Calgary
911-2 Graham is a graduate of MacDonald College (B.Sc.), lives in Calgary.
912-3 Joan is a nurse in Kentville.
913-4 Margaret is a nurse.905-4 Alden is a lumberman and lives on the home farm. He md. Eleanor Coupar.
1 dau. Betty, married near Digby, and two children at home.
906-5 Dorothy trained as a nurse in Mass. and died in 1936.
907-6 Marguerite md. Harry MacLellan of Economy. 1 son and 1 dau.
914-1 son, lives in Dartmouth
915-2 Daughter, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
908-7 Ruth md. Bert Thompson of Greenfield. 4 sons and 1 dau.
916-1 James
917-2 Mack
918-3 Robert
919-4 Son
920-4 Dau. graduate of Home Economics, teaches in Manitoba.PAGE 642
909-8 Alice md. Willard Whidden of Greenfield and died 1960. 1 dau, nurse, lives in Dartmouth.
874-5 Harriett (3rd dau. of Campbell & Harriet Reid Johnson) taught school, md. James Murray. He lived in Harmony until his death. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
*921-1 Howard was killed overseas in W.W. I
*922-2 Hazel
*923-3 Everil
*924-4 Murray
*925-5 Beth
James Murray died and Harriett md. 2nd, Rev. A.D. Archibald, Manganese Mines, Col., Co.
922-2 Hazel in Mass. She md. Earl Lemon, a former Nova Scotian, in Mass., when she was a nurse.
923-3 Everil, Mass.
924-4 Murray, Mass.
925-5 Beth, Shelburne, Mass.875-6 Ralph Byron (3rd son of Campbell & Harriett Reid Johnson) md. Susan Wynn of Truro. Ralph had 10 daus. and 4 sons.
*926-1 Jean
*927-2 Muriel
*928-3 Cecil
*929-4 Margaret
*930-5 Arthur
*931-6 Grace
*932-7 Minnie
*933-8 Bertha
*934-9 Suther
*935-10 Frances
*936-11 Katherine
*937-12 Elizabeth
*938-13 Bernice
*939-14 Roy
926-1 Jean md. Stewart Fraser. They live in Ottawa. They have 6 children.PAGE 643
927-2 Muriel md. Henry Deschane, Providence, Rhode Island.
928-3 Cecil, Truro. Has 5 children, Truro.
929-4 Margaret md. Robert Aldrich, Providence, Rhode Island.
930-5 Arthur lives in Truro.
931-6 Grace md. Fred Lynds. They have 3 children.
932-7 Minnie md. Winifred Sinclair, Roslyn Heights, N.Y.
933-8 Bertha md. Douglas Ford. They live in Medford, Ontario.
934-9 Suther lives in Beckwith, Cumb. Co., N.S.
935-10 Frances died young.
936-11 Katherine md. James Maskill. They have 3 sons and 1 dau.
937-12 Elizabeth md. Everett Newell, Ottawa.
938-13 Bernice md. John A. MacDonald, Toronto. They have 2 daus.
939-14 Roy md. Jean Fiddes of Onslow.876-7 Stanley Seymour (4th son of Campbell & Harriett Reid Johnson (md. Bella McKim of Londonderry about 1901. They lived in Tyvan, Sask. Moved back to N.S., then Vancouver. 7 children:
940-1 Yvonne md. -------- daus. Sylvia & Carol
941-2 Stanley Jr., North Van., B.C.
942-3 Doris
943-4 Cyril
944-5 Emily (Mrs. C. Anderson)
945-6 Son
946-7 Son
877-8 Albert Lorne (5th son of Campbell & Harriett Reid Johnson) lived on the home farm. He md. Ivy Mitchenall, an English girl. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
947-1 Fred lives on the home farm
948-2 Nina md. ------- and lives in Bible Hill
949-3 GeorgePAGE 644
878-9 Ormond Alden (6th son of Campbell & Harriett Reid Johnson) md. a trained nurse from Scotland. He went to Vancouver. They have 1 dau. and 1 son.
950-1 Dau. md. in Calgary
951-2 Son works in a bank in the Drumheller area.
Robert Rhodes
It is not known where Robert Rhodes came from, but Rhodes is an English name, and he was a member of Col. H.A. Gladwin's household in 1833-1834. At that time Robert was attending the school in South Section, No. 58. Robert was then 22 yrs old, but people took advantage of every possible means of education in those days. and age was no barrier.
Ref. School list from N.S. Archives. All other data regarding Robert Rhodes was given by Mrs. A.F. Muldoon, Needham, Mass., some years previous to 1980.
1. Robert Rhodes b 1811 or 1812 md. Julia Fraser, they had 2 sons and 2 daus.
*2-1 Alexander Fraser b 1839 or 1840-1924
*3-2 John d 1931
4-3 Letitia
5-4 Dau, died young
2-1 Alexander Fraser Rhodes (1st son of Robert & Julia Fraser Rhodes) md. Caroline Lindsay of Brookvale. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
*6-1 Arthur died in infancy
*7-2 Bessie died in 1955, unmd
*8-3 Chester died 1907, age 25
*9-4 Edgar died accidentally, at 15 yrs.
10-5 Elsie died 1963PAGE 645
10-5 Elsie Rhodes (2nd dau. of Alexander & Caroline Lindsay Rhodes) md. Frank Coffin from Hantsport, N.S. They had 3 sons and 4 daus.
*11-1 Norman died unmarried
*12-2 Hazel (Mrs. Wallace Fullerton, Wayne, Pa.)
1 son and 2 daus.
*13-3 Elliott
*14-4 Allison died unmd.
*15-5 Carolyn
*16-6 Gladys
*17-7 Janet
18-1 Joyce
19-2 Diane
20-3 Wallace
13-3 Elliott Coffin md. Jean Whipple. They live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2 sons and 1 dau.
21-1 Jeffrey
22-2 Darey
23-3 Janice
15-5 Carolyn Coffin md. Arthur Muldoon, Needham, Mass. 1 son and 1 dau.
24-1 Linda (teacher in Conn.)
25-2 Bruce
16-6 Gladys Coffin md. Edward Carbary of Stow, Mass. 1 dau. and 4 sons.
26-1 Susan
27-2 Forrest
28-3 Ronald
29-4 Robert
30-5 Richard
17-7 Janet Coffin md. Harold Pexton of Franklin, Mass. they have 2 sons and 2 daus.
31-1 Franklin
32-2 Ruth
33-3 Catherine
34-4 John3-2 John Rhodes (2nd son of Robert & Julia Fraser Rhodes) was a blacksmith in Arlington, Mass. He md. Jennie Cruickshank. They had 1 son and 1 dau. Both died unmarried. John died when in his eighties in 1931.
4-3 Letitia Rhodes (1st dau of Robert & Julia Fraser Rhodes) md. Charles Langell. They had 2 sons.
*35-1 Walter
36-2 RobertPAGE 646
35-1 Walter Langell md. Mamie -------. They had 3 daus.
37-1 Muriel
38-2 Doris
39-3 Ruth
38-2 Doris Langell md. Mr. Dolhier. 1 dau.
36-2 Robert Langell md. Hulda ------. Lived in Marlboro, Mass. He died in California. It is not known if he had children.
William Scott
The family of William Scott can be traced to Benjamin Scott who md. Margaret Stephenson in 1642. It is said that she was executed as a witch, in Boston in 1692. Lt. Joseph Scott a descendant born 1716 has been written up in various books such as "Londonderry Heirs" and "The Settling of Colchester County" by Eaton.
1. William Scott (son of Ephraim Scott and grandson of Lieut. Joseph Scott, b 1716, (one of the prime movers of the migration from New England to Nova Scotia in 1759 and 1760) was born in Onslow, N.S. about 1769. He died in Musquodoboit. He md. at Onslow, N.S. on May 23, 1793 Esther Whippey (Whippie) dau. of William Pitt Whippey and his wife Ruth Hoar. Esther was born in Onslow on Nov. 19,1774 and died in Musquodoboit. They settled in Musquodoboit
South between 1814 and 1817 on the farm now occupied by John Scott 1980. His sons settled around him. William settled across the river, later his house was moved to the site of the present John Scott home. Alexander settled on the hill above the home of Mary Elizabeth Scott, (1980).PAGE 647
William and Esther Whippie Scott had 4 sons and 7 daus.
2-1 Elizabeth b Mar. 25, 1794 )
*3-2 William Tackles b Dec. 24, 1795 ) b, Onslow
*4-3 Agnes Pitt b Sept. 19, 1797
5-4 Esther b Mar. 22, 1799
*6-5 Ephriam b May ---- 1800 in Truro
7-6 Ruth b about 1803 in Brookfield
8-7 Abbie
*9-8 Alexander b Apr. 5, 1810
10-9 David
*11-10 Mary Ann b June 26, 1814
12-11 Bethsheba b Mar. 26, 1817 in Musq.
2-1 Elizabeth (1st dau. of William & Esther Whippey Scott) md. James McKeen of Antigonish. They had 4 sons and 2 daus. They settled in U.S. no record.
3-2 William Tackles Scott (1st son of William & Esther Whippey Scott) md. Annie O'Brien. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
*13-1 James
14-2 William
*15-3 Silas
16-4 Samuel
17-5 Elizabeth
18-6 Esther
19-7 Abbie
13-1 James Scott (1st son of William & Annie O'Brien Scott) md. Rachael McMullin, Antrim, N.S. They lived on a farm joining his father's place. Later he purchased the property owned by William McCallum situated near the Musquodoboit River. The road to this property runs past Cyril Hubley's farm. The old road was discovered when a gravel pit was opened in the year 1965. James and Rachael had 3 sons.
*20-1 William J. 1860-1938
*21-2 Hiram
22-3 ArthurPAGE 648
20-1 William J. (1st son of James & Rachael McMullin Scott) md. Ida Ann Hilchey William J. and Hiram Scott purchased the William McLean farm, the last in the district next to the Elderbank line. William's first wife Ida died in 1912, (1870-1912) and is buried in Hillside Cemetery. William md. 2nd Mrs. Mary Tupper (1862-1944). She died in 1944 and is buried in Hillside Cemetery. William J. is also buried there and his dau. Pearl. William & Ida had 2 sons and 3 daus.
23-1 Pearl 1892-1913
24-2 Ella md. 1st Alex Craig md, 2nd Earl Taylor
25-3 Clarie md. Jean Welch
26-4 John md. Sadie Bell
27-5 Villa md. ------- Esau.
21-2 Hiram Scott (2nd son of James & Rachael McMullin Scott) md. Ethel Hurley. They had 5 sons and 1 dau.
28-1 Milford md. Alice Nelson
29-2 Henry md.
30-3 Guy md. Grace Scott
31-4 Raymond md. Madeline Murphy
32-5 Melrose md. Hattie Webster
33-6 Ethel md. ------ Crawford
22-3 Arthur Scott (3rd son of James & Rachael McMullin Scott) md. Sadie Lawlor of Musquodoboit South, who lived on a place between Kenneth Fox's farm, (1980), and the farm of Warren Clement, (1980). They had 1 son and 2 daus.
34-1 Helen
35-2 James
36-3 Grace14-2 William Scott (2nd son of William & Annie O'Brien Scott) went to the U.S.A. No record.
15-3 Silas Scott (3rd son of William & Annie O'Brien Scott) lived in Elderbank. unmd.PAGE 649
16-4 Samuel Scott (4th son of William J. and Annie O'Brien Scott) went to Boston.
17-5 Elizabeth (1st dau. of William & Annie O'Brien Scott) went to California. No record.
18-6 Esther (2nd dau. of William & Annie O'Brien Scott) md. Alex McMullin.
19-7 Abbie (3rd dau. of William & Annie O'Brien Scott) md. George Nuttal of Wyse's Corner, Hal. Co., N.S.4-3 Agnes Scott (2nd dau. of William & Esther Whippie Scott) md. George Higgins. Her descendants are listed in the Higgins history. Col. R.A. Logan, who supplied much of this Data is a descendant.
5-4 Esther Scott (3rd dau. of William & Esther Whippie Scott) md. George Bruce of Bruce Settlement, Elderbank. George Bruce was born in Scotland and died in Rawdon, N.S. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
37-1 Matthew
38-2 Samuel
*39-3 George
40-4 John
41-5 Esther
*42-6 Janet
*43-7 Ann
37-1 Matthew (1st son of George & Esther Scott Bruce) md. -------. He died Nov. 5, 1905.
Mrs. Matthew Bruce died June 29, 1924, age 92 years
Ref: Duncan Bayers diary.
38-2 Samuel (2nd son of George & Esther Scott Bruce). No record.
39-3 George (3rd son of George & Esther Scott Bruce) md. Christiana Rhind of Lunenburg. They had 4 sons and 2 daus.
44-1 Isabel b 1859
45-2 Wallace b 186lPAGE 650
*46-3 Theodore b 1863
47-4 James b 1865
48-5 Dimock
49-6 Mary b Apr. 30, 1867
44-1 Isabel (1st dau. of George & Christiana Rhind Bruce) md. R.N. Sibley.
45-2 Wallace (1st son of George & Christiana Rhind Bruce) went to Denver, Colorado.
No further record.
46-3 Theodore (2nd son of George & Christiana Rhind Bruce). unmarried.
47-4 James (3rd son of George & Christiana Rhind Bruce), went to to Denver, Col. No further record.
48-5 Dimock (4th son of George & Christiana Rhind Bruce) went to Denver, Colorado. No record.
49-6 Mary (2nd dau. of George & Christiana Rhind Bruce) md. Reuben Ellis of Bathurst, N.B. They lived in Brookvale, Leslie Higgins farm, 1980. They had 6 daus. and 3 sons.
50-1 Nina
51-2 Ruby (Mrs. Earl Fraser)
52-3 Ruth (Mrs. Maynard Webber)
53-4 George
54-5 John
Also Jean, Cecil & Winnie. Fanny died young.40-4 John (4th son of George & Esther Scott Bruce). No record.
41-5 Esther (1st dau. of George & Esther Scott Bruce). No record.
42-6 Janet (dau. of George & Esther Scott Bruce) md. John Higgins in 1852. Her descendants are listed in the Higgins history.
43-7 Ann (2nd dau. of George & Esther Scott Bruce) md. William Hay. Her descendants are listed in the Hay history.6-5 Ephraim Scott (2nd son of William & Esther Whippie Scott) died young.
7-6 Ruth Scott (4th dau. of William & Esther Whippie Scott) md. Thomas Higgins. No issuePAGE 651
8-7 Abbie Scott (5th dau. of William & Esther Whippie Scott) md. Mr. Clark of Sherbrooke, Guys., Co. No record.
9-8 Alexander Scott (3rd son of William & Esther Whippie Scott) md. Janet Nuttal of Wyse's Corner, Halifax Co., on March 28, 1883. He lived on the hill behind the present home of Mary Elizabeth Scott, Murchyville. They had six sons and 5 daus.
*55-1 Timothy
*56-2 George
*57-3 Ephriam
*58-4 Agnes
59-5 Janet
60-6 Mary
61-7 Eliza
62-8 Emily
*63-9 Alexander
64-10 Isaac
65-11 Alfred
55-1 Timothy Scott (1st son of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) md. Isabel Bothwick of Elderbank. They lived in Meagher's Grant. Then went to Colorado, they had 5 sons and 4 daus.
66-1 Ella
67-2 Walter
68-3 Alex
69-4 Ida
70-5 Martin married ----- Gladwin.
71-6 Jane California
72-7 Lidar New Mexico
73-8 Bertha died young
74-9 Leonard died in infancy56-2 George Scott (2nd son of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) md. Martha Reid of Upper Musquodoboit. They lived in Upper Meagher's Grant then moved to his father's home in Musquodoboit South where they spent the remainder of their lives. They had 3 sons and 6 daus.
PAGE 652
75-1 Della (Mrs. L. Ballister, W. Concord, Mass.)
76-2 Bessie (Mrs. Stuart Higgins, Brookvale)
77-3 Etta unmarried
78-4 Alex md. Mrs. George Cole (Georgie Reid)
79-5 Walter Vancouver Island
80-6 Nellie (Mrs. Wm. Mumford, Boston)
81-7 Maud (Mrs. Norman Dares)
82-8 Laurie New Jersey
83-9 Dora died young57-3 Ephriam Scott (3rd son of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) md. Elizabeth Cole of Elderbank. They lived on the same farm as his father. They had 1 dau.
84-1 Mary Elizabeth
58-4 Agnes Scott (1st dau. of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott md. Peter Brown of Moose River. Her descendants are listed in the Peter Brown history.
59-5 Janet Scott (2nd dau. of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) md Charles Rulison of Colorado. No record.
60-6 Mary Scott (3rd dau. of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) lived in Colorado. No record.
61-7 Eliza Scott (4th dau. of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) md. Alexander Lindsay of Brookvale. They moved to Colorado. Eliza md. 2nd Peter Churchfield of Colorado.
62-8 Emily Scott (5th dau. of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) md. John Evans of Colorado. No record.
63-9 Alexander Scott (4th son of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) died young.
64-10 Isaac Scott (5th son of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) lived in Colorado. No record.
65-11 Alfred Scott (6th son of Alexander & Janet Nuttal Scott) md. Marget E. Morris, dau. of Henry Gloud Morris. Her descendants are listed in the Henry Gloud Morris history.PAGE 653
10-9 David Scott (4th son of William & Esther Whippie Scott) moved to Maine, U.S.A. md. Sarah Dunbrack (descendants in Dunbrack history.)
11-10 Mary Ann Scott (6th dau. of William & Esther Whippie Scott) md. John Bruce of Bruce Settlement, Elderbank, N.S. She died a few years later. No issue.
12-11 Bethsheba Scott (7th dau. of William & Esther Whippie Scott) md. the late John Bruce, Mary Ann's husband. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
84-1 Jane
85-2 Charles
84-1 Jane was a school teacher. She was unmarried.
85-2 Charles went to Boston. No further record.
Rev. Robert Sedgewick
The Rev. Robert Sedgewick was born in Paisley, Scotland, May 10, 1804, the son of a tanner who had moved from Dent, Yorkshire. He was ordained in Glasgow, 1838 and eleven years later arrived in Nova Scotia. The Rev. Robert Sedgewick and Jessie Middleton were married in Scotland, and had 7 sons and 4 daus.
*2-1 Thomas d 1921
*3-2 James
*4-3 Agnes
*5-4 John
*6-5 Jessie d 1911
*7-6 George 1854-Oct. 1858
*8-7 Robert
*9-8 William Middleton d July 26, 1911 age 61 yrs.
*10-9 Henry
*11-10 Ann d July 10, 1932
*12-11 James Adam Sept. 29, 1860-Nov. 26, 1938PAGE 654
The Rev. Robert Sedgewick was inducted into the Musquodoboit Presbyterian Charge, Sept. 1849, and for twenty-five years ministered to both Middle and Upper Musquodoboit congregations, after separation 1874, Middle Musquodoboit only. A handsome manse was built for him in 1851 (demolished on Lutwick property, 1975). He is buried in Pioneer Cemetery; on his stone may be read "Rev. Robert Sedgewick was born in Paisley, Scotland. For 48 years minister of Presbyterian Church, first in Aberdeen, Scotland, and then in this place, died Apr. 2nd, 1886 age 82 yrs. Wife Jessie Middleton born in Perth, Scotland, died Sept. 1878, 62 yrs. son George, 1854-1858."
2-1 Thomas (1st son of Rev. Robert Sedgewick & Jessie Middleton) md. Christena P. McGregor of Tatamagouche. He was ordained in 1860 and was pastor of Presbyterian Church in Tatamagouche for fifty years. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
13-1 William Middleton died 1928
14-2 Sarah d 1937
13-1 William was traffic manager of N.S. Steel and Coal Co. at New Glasgow. 1 son and 1 dau.
15-1 Florence M.
16-2 Thomas C.
14-2 Sarah md. Dr. James W. Clark of Tatamagouche. 4 daus.
17-1 Mrs. Margaret Boyd
18-2 Mrs. Florence Simpson
19-3 Mrs. Christine Whitely
20-4 Mrs. Ann Ernest of Mahone Bay, Lunen. Co.3-2 Jane (1st dau. of Rev. Robert Sedgewick & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick) was unmarried.
4-3 Agnes (2nd dau. of Rev. Robert & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick) md. John Henderson of Dundee, Scotland. No surviving issue.
5-4 John (2nd son of Rev. Robert & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick, went to Leith, Scotland. Later he md. Helen Cumming Donaldson. Evidently they came to Canada as a son was born in Amherst.
21-1 David MiddletonPAGE 655 21-1 When David was quite young his parents returned to Scotland. He md. Wilhelmina Marion Fraser Nicol. They had 1 son.
**[22-1] John came to Toronto, he md. Doreen Mary Mann. 1 son, 1 dau., Gavin and Catherine.
**[6-5] Jessie (3rd dau. of Rev. Robert & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick) md. Archibald Campbell of Tatamagouche. They had 2 sons and 4 daus.**[Editor's note: Although both John and Jessie were included in one continuous paragraph in the original text, it would seem that John (22-1) may be the son of David (21-1) and Jessie would be # 6-5, although no number was given for Jessie in the original text -- it also seems that the children below are Jessie's]cja
23-1 William
*24-2 Robert d 1938
*25-3 Elizabeth d 1940
*26-4 Ann d 1915
*27-5 Mary d 1906
*28-6 Primrose d 1917
23-1 William (1st son of Archibald & Jessie Sedgewick Campbell md. --------. They had 5 daus.
24-2 Robert (2nd son of Archibald & Jessie Sedgewick Campbell) md. -------. He had 1 son.
29-1 Archibald
25-3 Elizabeth (1st dau of Archibald & Jessie Sedgewick Campbell) md G. Clark. They had 2 sons and 3 daus.
30-1 Archie
31-1 John
32-3 Nan (Mrs. Windeler)
33-4 Jessie (Mrs. Langille)
34-5 Elizabeth (Mrs. McLellan)
26-4 Ann (2nd dau. of Archibald & Jessie Sedgewick Campbell) md. W. Oxley. 4 sons and 1 dau.
35-1 William
36-2 Howard
37-3 Robert
38-4 Donald
39-5 FrancesPAGE 656
27-5 Mary (3rd dau. of Archibald & Jessie Sedgewick Campbell) md. F. McCurdy. 1 son a 1 dau.
40-1 Mary
41-2 James
28-6 Primrose (4th dau. of Archibald & Jessie Sedgewick Campbell) md. H. Dickie. 2 sons and 1 dau
42-1 son
43-2 son
44-3 dau.
7-6 George (3rd son of Rev. Robert & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick died 4 years.
8-7 Robert (4th son of Rev. Robert & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick) md. Mary McKay of Halifax. He practiced law in Halifax, was appointed Deputy Minister of Justice at Ottawa and later elected to the Supreme Court. They had 1 son and 2 daus., all died in infancy.
9-8 William (5th son of Rev. Robert & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick) md. Annie Leedham. A farmer on the place now occupied by Melvin Higgins, 1980. He was a Justice of the Peace. He and his wife are both buried in Hillside Cemetery. They had 4 sons and 2 daus. William died July
26, 1911, age 61 years. Annie Leedham died Mar. 23, 1924, age 74 yrs.
*45-1 William Henry b 1877 - Feb. 11, 1945
*46-2 John Hendeson b 1874-1942
*47-3 George Herbert b Feb 12, 1878 - Mar. 1939
*48-4 Robert Middleton b Nov. 24, 1885 - Sept. 23, 1956
*49-5 Fanny
*50-6 Jessie b 1890 - July 1958
45-1 William Henry (1st son of William & Annie Leedham Sedgewick) was ordained a minister of the Presbyterian Church in 1901. He md. Sophia McKenzie of River John. He died Feb. 1945 and is buried in Toronto. They had 3 daus. and 1 son.
51-1 Margaret (Mrs. Lazarus)
52-2 Eleanor (Mrs. Stewart)PAGE 657
53-3 McKenzie
54-4 Mary (Mrs. Walter Joyce)
46-2 John Henderson (2nd son of William & Annie Leedham Sedgewick) md. Annie Sprott. They are both buried in Hillside Cemetery.
John Henderson 1874-1942
wife Annie Sprott 1876-1925
4 sons and 1 dau.
*55-1 Charles Neilson Sprott
56-2 George Herbert
57-3 Donald Gordon
58-4 William Middleton d 1932
59-5 Mary Anderson
55-1 Charles md. Jessie Bailey. 1 son and 1 dau.
60-1 Susan
61-2 John
56-2 George md. Bryar Edmunds. They have 4 sons.
62-1 William
63-2 Timothy
64-3 Neil
65-4 Gordon
57-3 Donald md. Dorothy Ann Dales. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
66-1 Geoffrey
67-2 Mary
68-3 Jan
58-4 William
59-5 Mary md. Harry Northup. They have 1 son and 1 dau.
69-1 Terry md. Jeanette Fowler
70-2 BarbaraPAGE 658
47-3 George Herbert (3rd son of William & Annie Leedham Sedgewick) md. Mary Stanley Robertson in 1908. He was appointed to the Ontario Supreme Court. 2 daus.
71-1 Ann Harley (Mrs. Humphrey Carver)
72-2 Mary (wife of Dr. Puxley of Toronto)
48-4 Robert Middleton (4th son of William & Annie Leedham Sedgewick) md. Cartherine Mae Donovan. He died in Toronto in 1955 2 daus. and 1 son.
73-1 Ruth M.
74-2 Agnes L.
75-3 Robert Middleton
49-5 Fanny (1st dau. of William & Annie Leedham Sedgewick) md. Gilbert Gladwin. They had 3 sons and 1 dau.
76-1 William lives in Prince George, B.C.
77-2 Mary Bourke (Mrs. Hamilton of Van.)
78-3 Gilbert died in 1945
79-4 Edward killed in France in 1943 in R.C.A.F.
50-6 Jessie (2nd dau. of William & Annie Leedham Sedgewick) trained as a nurse in Montreal at the Royal Victoria School of Nursing. After graduating in 1915 she served overseas for 4 years in France. She md. Dr. Charles Roman and settled in Valleyfield, Quebec. She died in 1958. They had 5 sons.
80-1 Charles
81-2 James
82-3 William
83-4 Robert
84-5 Stephen
Susan Roman, grand-daughter of Jessie, is a well-known T.V. actress, Toronto, 1980.10-9 Henry (6th son of Rev. Robert & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick) md. Bessie Gladwin. They had 1 son.
85-1 Garnet Gladwin d Sept. 3, 1949, unmarried.
85-1 Garnet was a distinguished professor of English at the University of B.C.. A memorial fund has been established in his name.PAGE 659
11-10 Ann (4th dau. of Rev. Robert & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick) md. Timothy Putnam Dean on Dec. 13, 1873. They lived on the Dean farm in Dean Settlement. They had 4 sons and 4 daus.
*86-1 Agnes b Sept 22, 1874
*87-2 Samuel b Apr. 16, 1877-June 5, 1879
*88-3 Adam Dunlap b Feb. 28, 1879-
*89-4 Robert Sedgewick b May 4, 1881
*90-5 Jessie b June 7, 1883-d in infancy
*91-6 John Thomas b July 24, 1884
*92-7 Mary Sedgewick b May 29, 1886
93-8 Marjorie M. b Nov. 6, 1889
86-1 Agnes (1st dau. of Timothy & Ann Sedgewick Dean) md. Alexander Fulton on Nov. 7, 1895. Their home is in Upper Stewiacke. They have 3 sons and 2 daus.
*94-1 Annie Middleton b Nov. 1, 1897
*95-2 Adam Dickie b May 18, 1900
*96-3 Muriel Dean b Jan. 14, 1902
*97-4 Arthur Putnam b Nov. 4, 1903
*98-5 Thomas Sedgewick b Aug. 16, 1905
94-1 Annie Middleton (1st dau. of Alexander & Agnes Dean Fulton) md. Frederick Hibbert Rotcliffe on Aug. 2, 1929. They live in Van., B.C.
95-2 Adam Dickie (1st son of Alexander & Agnes Dean Fulton) lives in Van. B.C.
96-3 Muriel Dean (2nd dau. of Alexander & Agnes Dean Fulton) md. Stanley Hibbert Murray of Truro. They have 2 daus.
99-1 Elizabeth
100-2 Louise
97-4 Arthur Putnam (2nd son of Alexander & Agnes Dean Fulton) md. Lola Belle Tibetts of Truro. They live in Upper Stewiacke and have 1 son and 2 daus.
101-1 Kenneth
102-3 Madeline
103-3 BarbaraPAGE 660
88-3 Adam Dunlap (2nd son of Timothy & Ann Sedgewick Dean) md. Mary Burris on May 25, 1905. They have 1 son and 2 daus.
*104-1 Mary Ross b 1907, d in infancy
*105-2 Grace Middleton
*106-3 Timothy Putnam
105-2 Grace Middleton (2nd dau. of Adam & Mary Burris Dean) md. George Peterson of Eastville, Col., Co., N.S.
106-3 Timothy Putnam (1st son of Adam & Mary Burris Dean) lived in Dean.89-4 Robert Sedgewick (3rd son of Timothy & Ann Sedgewick Dean) md. Louise Taylor. They live in N.H. They have 2 daus.
107-1 Kathleen Ann
108-2 Mary Lavinia
91-6 John Thomas (4th son of Timothy & Ann Sedgewick Dean) is unmarried. He lives in Manitoba.
92-7 Mary Sedgewick (3rd dau. of Timothy & Ann Sedgewick Dean) md. John Morrell Allen. They live in Wilcox, Sask. They have 2 sons and 2 daus.
109-1 William Dean
110-2 Marjorie Sedgewick
111-3 Edith Rand
112-4 John Douglas
93-8 Marjorie M. (4th dau. of Timothy & Ann Sedgewick Dean) md. Norman Hollis McLeod. They live in Van., B.C. 1 dau.
113-1 Mary Sedgewick
12-11 James Adam (7th son of Rev. Robert & Jessie Middleton Sedgewick) md. Norma Sprott, dau. of Charles Sprott. He was a law graduate of Dal. Univ. During his later years he retired to his native community. They had 4 sons.
*114-1 John Sprott b Mar. 29, 1899-Oct 5, 1963
*115-2 Charles Hill Wallace b Aug. 21, 1902
*116-3 Robert b Jan. 8, 1906
*117-4 Kenneth Middleton b Mar. 17, 1911
James Adam 1866-1935
wife Norma 1867-1947PAGE 661
114-1 John Sprott (1st son of James & Norma Sprott Sedgewick) was unmarried. He is buried in Hillside Cemetery.
115-2 Charles Hill Wallace (2nd son of James & Norma Sprott Sedgewick) taught mathematics in Storrs, Connecticut. He md. Rose Whelan of Brockton, Mass. 2 sons and 2 daus.
*118-1 Mary
*119-2 Norma Louse
*120-3 John
*121-4 Robert
118-1 Mary md. Charles Cox of Birmingham, Alabama. 2 sons.
122-1 Charles Sedgewick
123-2 John Robert
119-2 Norma md. Thomas Rockel of Storrs, Connecticut - they have 2 sons.
124-1 Thomas Hill
125-2 Christopher Gage
116-3 Robert (3rd son of James & Norma Sprott Sedgewick) md Margaret Stockton of Montreal, P.Q. 2 daus.
126-1 Elizabeth Ann
127-2 Carol Margaret
117-4 Kenneth (4th son of James & Norma Sprott Sedgewick) md. 1st Beatrice Brophey of Montreal. 1 son.
128-1 James Millar
Beatrice died Sept. 4, 1962. Kenneth md. 2nd Marion Ethel Johnson of Van., B.C. in Dec. 1963.PAGE 662
Alexander Shaw
Alexander Shaw was born Dec. 1, 1774 in Aberdeen, Scotland. He md. Isabel Mason who was born May 20, 1785. They came to Nova Scotia in 1813 from Banffshire, Scotland and settled at Shaw's Lake, now forest area, 1980. The grant of land was not issued until Dec. 24, 1847. Alexander was one of the first elders ordained in Musquodoboit. According to the memoirs of Rev. John Sprott, Alexander died Jan. 9, 1867 age 90 yrs.
1. Alexander and Isabel Mason Shaw had 5 daus. and 3 sons.
*2-1 Barbara b June 21, 1805
3-2 Alexander b Mar. 8, 1807-
*4-3 Isabel b Aug. 16, 1809
*5-4 James b June 15, 1813
*6-5 Elizabeth b Dec. 7, 1816-Oct. 1878 age 62
7-6 Margaret Rice b May 21, 1819
*8-7 Jean b Apr. 10, 1821
9-8 John b Sept. 9, 1824-Aug. 8, 1911
2-1 Barbara Shaw (1st dau. of Alexander & Isabel Mason Shaw) was born in Scotland. She md. Robert A. Logan on June 14, 1860 she was his second wife. No issue. Robert A. Logan died in 1871 and is buried in Hillside Cemetery.
3-2 Alexander Shaw (1st son of Alexander & Isabel Mason Shaw) was born in Scotland. No further record.
4-3 Isabel Shaw (2nd dau. of John & Isabel Mason Shaw) was born in Scotland. She md. James A. Bayer of Meagher's Grant on Feb. 13. 1834. They were married at her home in Middle Musquodoboit, Shaw's Lake by Rev. John Sprott. Charles Anderson was groomsman and Jane Raine bridesmaid. The day after they were married they drove to Meagher's Grant and spent the first few months of their wedded life at the home of Malcolm MacInnes, a brother-in-law. Then James built a log cabin on his own land in Meagher's Grant and both lived there the remainder of their lives. This information was taken from a diary of Mr. Duncan Bayer, dated Feb. 13, 1896.PAGE 663
James A. Bayer died Apr. 30, 1890. The date of his wife's death, Isabel was not in the diary. James was born 1810. James and Isabel Shaw Bayer had 4 sons and 3 daus.
*10-1 Alexander 1836-Apr 29, 1907 age 71
*11-2 Jacob died in childhood
*12-3 Ronald
*13-4 Duncan b Mar. 13, 1841-1925
*14-5 Isabel d May 4, 1920
*15-6 Alexandrina (Lexie) d Oct. 4, 192210-1 Alexander Bayer (1st son of James & Isabel Shaw Bayer) md. Margaret Anderson of Musquodoboit Harbour. They had 3 sons.
*16-1 John
*17-2 Jim
*18-3 Charles
16-1 John Bayer, a Manager of a Men's Clothing Store in Halifax.
17-2 Jim Bayer, a photographer
11-2 and 12-3 died in childhood
13-4 Duncan Bayer (4th son of James & Isabel Shaw Bayer) md. Mary Ellen Fuller a teacher. She was born Jan. 12, 1848. She emigrated from England in 1865, one of a family of 13. She was born at Chiltern House, Wendover, Buckinghamshire in the year 1848. She was a dau. of Charles Harmon and Charlotte Susannah Fuller who are buried in Stanley Churchyard in Hants Co., N.S. She md. James Duncan Bayer on June 19, 1872 at Meagher's Grant. They were md. by Rev. J. McMillan of the Presbyterian Church. This information was taken from the diary of Duncan Bayer, dated Jan. 12, 1886.PAGE 664
Duncan's wife died Apr. 15, 1904 are both buried in Meagher's Grant. He had a lumber and grist mill and was also a fiddler and taught singing and violin in the various schools in the area. He also wrote articles for the Truro News. His home was always filled with people of all ages who came to dance, listen to music and enjoy hospitality. Duncan kept a diary of every day events in Meagher's Grant and vicinity - recording all deaths. births and marriages from the year 1873 to 1922. Duncan and Mary Ellen Fuller Bayer had 5 daus. and 4 sons.
*19-1 Edith b Aug. 21, 1873
*20-2 Rose b May 28, 1874
*21-3 Ralph b Jan. 12, 1877-June 1967
*22-4 Guy b June 15, 1878
*23-5 Hattie b Oct. 11, 1880
*24-6 Arabella b June 15, 1882
25-7 Harry
*26-8 Howard
*27-9 Gladys b July 3, 1889
19-1 Edith Bayer (1st dau. of Duncan & Mary Fuller Bayer) md. 1st William Gladwin. They had 1 son and 1 dau.
28-1 Mary b Apr. 1899
29-2 Cuthbert b Oct. 7, 1900
After his death Aug. 1902, Edith md. 2nd Desbrisey Gladwin in 1905. They had 3 sons.
30-2 Sherman
31-4 Lorne
32-4 Desmond
Desbrisay Gladwin died in Kamloops, B.C. of typhoid in Dec. 1907.
20-2 Rose Bayer (2nd dau. of Duncan & Mary Fuller Bayer) md. Wynyard Gladwin on June 16, 1897. No issue. He died Apr. 1915.
21-3 Ralph Bayer (1st son of Duncan & Mary Fuller Bayer) md. Ida Seaton on Sept. 20, 1905. No issue.
22-4 Guy Bayer (2nd son of Duncan & Mary Fuller Bayer) md. Lovilla Dillman Apr. 8, 1902. 3 sons
33-1 Leon
34-2 VernePAGE 665
35-3 Reginald, md, Ferne Tays
23-5 Hattie Bayer (3rd dau. of Duncan & Mary Fuller Bayer) md, Charles Coy, a ferry master. In Vancouver, B.C. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
36-1 Carl
37-2 Arthur
38-3 Isabel
24-6 Arabella or Ella Bayer (4th dau. of Duncan & Mary Fuller) md. Laurie Dickie. She had a record of the children of Alexander Shaw. They have 3 sons and 4 daus.
39-1 Russell
40-2 Harmon
41-3 James
42-4 Nellie
43-5 Bessie
44-6 Mary
45-7 Ethel
25-7 Harry Bayer (3rd son of Duncan & Mary Fuller Bayer) - no record.
26-8 Howard Bayer (4th son of Duncan & Mary Fuller Bayer) md. Ethel -----, Colorado in June 1918. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
46-1 Ralph
47-2 Garth
48-3 Mary Frances
27-9 Gladys Bayer (5h dau. of Duncan & Mary Fuller Bayer) md. Dr. T. H. McKillop. 3 sons and 2 daus.
49-1 Edward
50-2 William
51-3 Mary
52-4 Donald
53-5 Jean
14-5 Isabel Bayer (1st dau. of James & Isabel Shaw Bayer) md. Charles F. Mott. 3 sons and 2 daus.PAGE 666.
54-1 Lyda
55-2 Elizabeth
56-3 Harold
57-4 Guy
58-4 Fred
15-6 Alexandrina or Lexie Bayer (2nd dau. of James & Isabel Shaw Byer) md. 1st Donald Macdonald, a farmer. They had 3 daus. & sons.
59-1 Annie ) twin
60-2 Ida ) twin
61-3 James
62-4 John
63-5 Lillian
Lexie md. 2nd Daniel Dillman, a merchant. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
64-6 Elvie
65-7 Percy
66-8 Lovilla
5-4 James Shaw (2nd son of Alexander and Isabel Mason Shaw) md. Janet Dickey, dau of Samuel Dickey & Alexandrina MacInnes of Meagher’s Grant. After his death the family moved to Minnesota after 1880. James and Janet Dickey Shaw had 3 sons and 2 daus. Mrs. James Shaw Died in Minn. In April 1896.
*67-1 Ronald Bayers d Oct. 28, 1915
68-2 Jean
69-3 Alexia d Dec. 17, 1921
70-4 Alec d Dec. 16, 1916
*71-5 Samuel
Ref: Mrs. Grace Hocking, Wayzata, Minn.
67-1 Ronald Bayers Shaw (1st son of James & Janet Dickey Shaw) md. Ida Blanchard. He lived in Wayzata, Minn. 3 daus. and 2 sons.
72-1 Sidney Lee b 1885
73-2 Alexia Jane b 1887
74-3 Alice Caroline b 1890
75-4 Grace b 1892
76-5 Russell Irving b 1898PAGE 667
72-1 Sidney Lee Shaw md. Bessie Olson
73-2 Alexia Jane Shaw md. Charles Cadwalader
74-3 Alice Caroline Shaw md. Fred Heefel
75-4 Grace-----Shaw md. Ernest Hacking
Ref: Hennepin County Records, Minn, 1965
Mrs. Grace Hocking, Wayzata, Minn.68-2 Jean Shaw (1st dau. of James & Janet Dickey Shaw) md. Dan Taylor. No further record.
69-3 Alexia Shaw (2nd dau. of James & Janet Dickey Shaw) md. -----Todd. Died Dec. 17, 1921.
70-4 Alec Shaw (2nd son of James & Janet Dickey Shaw) - no further record.
71-5 Samuel Shaw (3rd son of James & Janet Dickey Shaw) md. Etta Parker. They had 4 daus. and 1 son.
77-1 Anna J. b 1881-1890
78-2 Amy C. b 1882
79-3 Adrian b 1884
80-4 Frances Evelyn b 1885
81-5 Florence E. b 1890
They were all born in Hennepin Co. Minn.6-5 Elizabeth Shaw (3rd dau. of Alexander & Isabel Mason Shaw) md. Samuel Braden. She was his second wife. She is buried in Pioneer Cemetery. No issue.
7-6 Margaret Rice Shaw (4th dau. of Alexander & Isabel Mason Shaw).
8-7 Jean Shaw (5th dau. of Alexander & Isabel Mason Shaw) md Malcolm MacInnes who was born Oct. 20, 1996. She was his 2nd wife and was also called Jane. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
*82-1 Alexander b Nov. 23, 1841
*83-2 Barbara Ann b Dec. 10, 1843
*84-3 Isabelle Jane b Nov. 19, 1846
82-1 Alexander MacInnes (1st son of Malcolm & Jane Shaw MacInnes) lives in Musquodobolt Harbour. He md. Margaret Shinner. No issue.PAGE 668.
83-2 Barbara Ann MacInnes (1s dau. of Malcolm & Jane Shaw MacInnes), md. Albert Isaac Stuart. They had 5 sons and 3 daus.
*85-1 John
*86-2 Fanny
*87-3 Albert
*88-4 Thomas
*89-5 Lenora b 1876-
*90-6 Charles
*91-7 Harvey
*92-8 Isabelle
85-1 John Stuart md. Irene -----. 2 sons and 2 daus.
93-1 Charles
94-2 Lester
95-3 Gladys
96-4 Annie
86-2 Fanny Stuart md. Donald Turner. They had 7 sons and 2 daus.
97-1 Earl
98-2 Percival
99-3 Donald
100-4 Ralph
101-5 Lenora
102-6 George
103-7 Bertram
104-8 Harvey
A daughter died in infancy.
101-5 Lenora Turner md. Percy Ernest.87-3 Albert Stuart was unmarried.
88-4 Thomas Stuart md. Minnie McDonald. They had one child who died in infancy.
89-5 Lenora Stuart md. Alveriaz MacInnes.
90-6 Charles Stuart md. Katie Hartman. No issue.PAGE 669.
91-7 Harvey Stuart md. Frances Chisholm. No issue.
92-8 Isabelle Stuart md. William Wentzell. They had 1 dau.
*105-1 Barbara
105-1 Barbara Wentzell md. Arthur L. McKeague. No issue. Barbara, her mother Isabelle Stuart and her aunt Mrs. Alveriaz MacInnes all live together in New York.9-8 John Shaw (3rd son of Alexander & Isabel Mason Shaw) inherited his father’s farm at Shaw’s Lake. He md. Margaret Milne, Dec. 20, 1853 , daughter of Alexander Milne & Margaret Muir of Scotland. Margaret was born Sept. 15, 1829, d Aug. 17, 1899. She lived in Gays River. John and Margaret Milne Shaw are both buried in the Pioneer Cemetary. They had 3 sons and 5 daus.
*106-1 Laura b Dec. 15, 1854-1929 or 1930
*107-2 Milne b Sept. 1, 1856-Aug. 8, 1857
*108-3 Barbara b July 15, 1858-Aug. 3, 1895
*109-4 Ainslie Bayer b Sept. 12, 1860-1934
*110-5 John Alexander b Jan. 15, 1863-Feb. 21,1920
*111-6 Margaret Alvira b Dec. 15, 1865-July 3, 1938
*112-7 Jane L. b May 14, 1867-July 4, 1951
*113-8 Mary Elizabeth b Sept. 26, 1870-
106-1 Laura Shaw (1st dau. of John & Margaret Milne Shaw) md. Joseph Barrows. They lived in Grass Valley, California. 2 daus.
114-1 Leah
115-2 Edith
114-1 Leah Barrows md. Mr. Hoyt
115-2 Edith Barrows md. Werner Dietz.107-2 Milne Shaw (1st son of John & Margaret Milne Shaw) died when 11 months old.
108-3 Barbara Shaw (2nd dau. of John & Margaret Milne Shaw) md. Mr. Crossley, 1 dau.
116-1 AinsletaPAGE 670.
109-4 Ainslie Bayer Shaw (2nd son of John & Margaret Milne Shaw) md. Lily Mott Macdonald, They lived in Sydney where he died in 1934. 1 son and 2 daus.
*117-1 Leta Helen b 1896
*118-2 Percy Milton b 1898
*119-3 Jean Macdonald b 1909
117-1 Leta Helen Shaw md. H. Stewart Gray. They live in Watertown, Mass. No issue.
118-2 Percy Milton Shaw md. Katherine MacKeigan. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
120-1 Ralph Ainslie
121-2 Donald Murray
122-3 Leta Elaine
120-1 Ralph Ainslie Shaw md. Vivian Katherine Smith. They live in Ottawa and have 2 daus.
123-1 Aynslie Katherine
124-2 Mary Allison
119-3 Jean Macdonald Shaw md. John Newell - They have 2 sons and 6 daus.
125-1 Elizabeth Gray
126-2 Jean Wilma
127-3 Patricia Ann
128-4 John Ainslie
129-5 Thelma Lily
130-6 James David
131-7 Evelyn Ruth
132-8 Linda Katherine
125-1 Elizabeth Gray Newell md. Rev. C.C. Lewis, a minister of Untied Church, P.E.I. - 2 sons and 1 dau.
133-1 Katherine Elizabeth
134-2 Stewart Douglas
135-3 Ronald PaulPAGE 671.
126-1 Jean Wilma Newell md. E.M. Ginter. They live in Metz, France. 2 sons.
136-1 Lawrence Edward
137-2 David Joseph
127-3 Patricia Ann Newell md. Carl Bartley, they live in Toronto. 1 son and 3 daus.
138-1 Linda Jean
139-2 Victoria
140-3 Elizabeth Lou
141-4 John
129-5 Thelma Lily Newell md. Kenneth Palmateer of Toronto, Ont. They have 2 sons.
142-1 Richard
143-2 Stephen
130-6 James David is an ordained minister.
131-7 Evelyn Ruth Newell md. A. J. MacMillan of Montreal, Quebec.110-5 John Alexander Shaw (3rd son of John & Margaret Milne Shaw) md. Annie Sutherland. They live on the farm which is now occupied by John Cook, 1980. They are both buried in the Pioneer Cemetery. He died on Feb. 24, 1920. She died 1928. They had 1 dau. and 3 sons.
144-1 Bernice
145-2 Ainslie Bayer
Twin sons died in infancy
144-1 Bernice Shaw md. Charles Settle of Cole Harbour. They have 1 son.
146-1 Ralph
145-2 Ainslie Bayer Shaw md. Helen -----. They live in Dartmouth, N.S. No issue.111-6 Margaret Alvira Shaw (3rd dau. of John & Margaret Milne Shaw) md. Thomas Pray. They lived in South Boston, Mass. No issue.
112-7 Jane L. Shaw (4t dau. of John & Margaret Milne Shaw) md. Angus McLeod. They lived in St. Paul, Minnesota. 1 son and 3 daus. They are all listed in the McLeod history.
113-8 Mary Elizabeth Shaw (5th dau. of John & Margaret Milne Shaw) md. William Gladwin. Her descendants are listed in the Gladwin history.PAGE 672.
Henry Sibley
On the passenger list of the transport ship "Beaufort" which arrived in Halifax 1749, is the name of Henry Sibley, "a Soapmaker." He had a son Stephen who went first to settle in Cornwallis, and then came to Wittenburg, where he was the first settler. (Ref. John Wright)
The name of Stephen’s wife is not known. They had 4 sons.
2-1 Henry b 1788-June 1, 1862.
3-2 Newcombe
4-3 Joseph b Oct. 25, 1790
5-4 William b Dec. 25, 1796-Mar. 12, 1870
2-1 Henry (1st son of the pioneer Stephen) md. Sarah (Sally) McNutt b in 1793. They kept a Hotel in the old Halifax road, St. Andrews, 8 children.
* 6-1 Ezekiel b 1814-Nov, 13, 1891
* 7-2 Mary b 1816
* 8-3 Eliza b 1818
* 9-4 Eunice b 1823
*10-5 Henry b 1825
*11-6 William b 1828
12-7 Lucy Ann b 1830 md. William Guild, son of William & Susan
Archibald Guild, (Guild Genealogy)
13-8 Susan b 1833 - unmd.6-1 Ezekiel (1st son of Henry & Sarah Sibley) md. Susan Jane Kent of Truro. They kept a hotel on the new road. Their next hotel was close to the Stewiacke bridge. In the 1850’s Ezekiel was agent for the first cooking stove used in these parts, " the Liberty and the Union", an American product that sold for $20.00. Moved to Meagher’s Grant, 1857. 5 sons and 1 dau.
PAGE 673.
*14-1 Henry
*15-2 Alexander Kent
16-3 George Taylor
*17-4 Allison
18-5 Sinclair b 1853
*19-6 Susan Janet Kent
Susan died in 1864 and in 1871 Ezekiel md. Esther Stewart (b 1844-July 29, 1929) dau. of John & Elizabeth Geddes Stewart of Upper Musquodobolt. 3 sons and 3 daus.
*20-7 Florence Nightingale
*21-8 Campbell Stewart
*22-9 John Dixon
*23-10 Henrietta
*24-11 Timothy Archibald
*25-12 Sarah
14-1 Henry (1st son of Ezekiel & Susan Sibley). He kept a general sore at Musquodoboit Harbour. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
26-1 Havelock md. Josephine Jane Ogilvie, 1898
27-1 Matilda
28-3 Ross
15-2 Alexander (2nd son of Ezekiel & Susan Sibley) was a stage coach driver. He md. Bessie Dunbrack of Meagher’s Grant. 2 sons and 1 dau.
29-1 George
30-2 Ernest
31-3 Susan
16-3 George (3rd son of Ezekiel & Susan Sibley) md. Eliza Dillman of Meagher’s Grant. They had 10 children.
32-1 Mrs. Clara Gillespie, Victoria, B.C.
33-2 Mrs. Bessie Gladwin
Others not listed.PAGE 674.
17-4 Allison (4th son of Ezekiel & Susan Sibley) died young
18-5 Sinclair (5th son of Ezekiel & Susan Sibley) Went to Mass. Where he md. Hellier Cotter in Boston, 6 children.
19-6 Susan (only dau. of Ezekiel & Susan Sibley) was a schoolteacher. They had 2 children - they lived in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Harold - unmd.
Anna - unmd.
20-7 Florence (2n dau. of Ezekiel & 1st dau of Esther Sibley) md. Hezekiah Grant of the Gore, Hants Co. They live in Bedford, Mass. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
34-1 Warren
35-2 Rowling
36-3 Verna
21-8 Campbell (6th son of Ezekiel & Esther Sibley) lived in Meagher’s Grant.
22-9 John (7th son of Ezekiel and 2nd son of Esther Sibley) md. Mrs. Janet Wilson Dares of Meagher’s Grant. They had 2 sons.
37-1 John Dixon
38-2 Colin Campbell
23-10 Henrieta (3rd dau. of Ezekiel & 2nd dau. of Esther Sibley) md. Harry Towe. They have 3 sons and 1 dau. and live in St. Catharines, Ont.
24-11 Timothy (3rd son of Ezekiel & 3rd son of Esther Sibley) md. Jean McMichael of Antrim. They had 3 sons and 4 daus.
25-12 Sarah (4th dau of Ezekiel & 3rd dau. Of Esther Sibley) kept the post office at Meagher’s Grant for many years.
7-2 Mary (1st dau. of Henry & Sarah Sibley) md. George Taylor of Middle Stewiacke. They had 2 sons and 3 daus.PAGE 675.
39-1 John
30-2 Ezekiel
41-3 Dau.
42-4 Ann
43-5 Emma
39-1 John md. Libbie Pollock (dau. of John Pollock of Lower Stewiacke).
40-2 Ezekiel ran a meat business in Stewiacke.
41-3 Dau. md. Jack Brenton who carried mail and passengers between Brookfield and Upper Stewiacke.
42-4 Ann md. Parr Brenton.
43-5 Emma went to California and was married there.8-3 Eliza (2nd dau. of Henry & Sarah (McNutt) md. George McLeod of Guild of Musquodobolt. He was a singing schoolteacher and the Precentor of the Presbyterian Church in Middle Musquodobolt. (See Guild history)
44-1 Susan or Sarah who died young
45-2 William H.
45-2 William was a schoolteacher. He also operated a store in Stewiacke where he bought an iron foundry. Family not known.10-5 Henry (2nd son of Henry & Sarah (McNutt) Sibley) md. Ellen Ellis in 1849. They had 3 daus and 1 son.
*46-1 Minerva
*47-2 Sarah
*48-3 Muir
*49-4 Nancy
46-1 Minerva md. Charles Todd of Brentwood.
50-1 Nellie
51-2 Mabel Stacey
50-1 Nellie md. Alexander Kent
52-1 Esther Rogers died in infancy
53-2 Robert G. md. Mabel Gibbon of Stewiacke.PAGE 676.
54-3 Frederick A. md. Hazel Wentzell of Musquodoboit. 1 son and
2 daus.
55-4 Charles md. Maude Ross of Springhill, 1 son and 2 daus.
56-5 Eleanor md. Angus L. Hardie, who came as a child with his
parents from Scotland. 1 son - Charles S.
51-2 Mabel md. George Kent (brother of Alexander Kent). They were md. In Truro, 1896. 7 children.
57-1 Harry Reardon
57-2 Laura Roger
59-3 Minerva Gammon
60-4 Reginald James Castle
61-5 Nellie Francis
62-6 Alexander
63-7 Harvey Stephens
57-1 Harry md. Helen Bowlins of Winnipeg. They lived at Powell River, B.C.
58-2 Laura md. Leonard Banks Sterling of Acme, Alta.
59-3 Minerva md. John Turfus of Calgary. In 1936 they moved from Calgary to Van., B.C.
60-4 Reginald was with the R.C.M.P.
61-5 Nellie - unmarried.
62-6 Alexander md. Mary Wilson of Van.
63-7 Harvey md. Dorothy Rose of Haney, B.C.47-2 Sarah md. John Brenton (son of Edward Brenton) They went to California - son Henry Sibley, died young.
48-3 Muir md. his cousin, Miss Brown. No issue. He married again. No record.
49-4 Nancy md. George Andrew of South Branch, Upper Stewiacke.PAGE 677.
11-6 William (3rd and youngest son of Henry & Sarah (McNutt) Sibley) md. Elizabeth Woodworth (dau. of Benjamin Woodworth of Lr. Stewiacke).
64-1 George
*65-2 Nora
*66-2 Elizabeth
*67-4 Frank Davies
*68-5 Clara
*69-6 Lawson
64-1 George went to Boston. No record.
65-2 Nora md. Mr. Linton. They had 2 sons. Nora md. 2nd Lemuel Mann.
70-1 H. V. - went to California
71-2 William Woodworth
71-2 William md. Viola Carlton of Vancouver, B.C. They had 2 sons.
72-1 Harold
73-2 Ajjan
66-3 Elizabeth md. George Black and lived in Portland, Maine. They had 2 sons and a dau. (Mrs. Grace Miner).
67-4 Frank md. Clara Dickie of Stewiacke East. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
74-1 Harry V. md. Helen Broome in Vancouver, B.C.
75-2 Augery H. lives in Salt Lake City.
76-3 Frank md. Gladys Lindsay (dau. of Angus Lindsay of Alton).
77-4 Lulu died in 1945
78-5 Reta md. Fairbanks Miller. 14 children.
68-5 Clara md. William Warner. They lived in Boston. They had 2 daus.
79-1 Minnie
80-2 Hazel
69-6 Lawson md. Laura Waller of Truro. Several children.3-2 Newcombe (2nd son of the pioneer Stephen) md. Susan Campbell. They kept a hotel in Middle Stewiacke. 4 sons 2 daus.
81-1 Ruth
*82-2 Nathaniel
*83-3 Mary died young
*84-4 Lydia died youngPAGE 678.
*85-5 Jonathan Campbell
*86-6 James
*87-7 Robert Blackwood
81-1 Ruth went to U.S. and md. Mr. Todd. 1 son and 1 dau.
82-2 Nathaniel (1st son of Newcombe & Susan Sibley) md. Susan Corbet (dau. of David Corbet of Coldstream). They lived in Upper Brookfield and had 7 sons ad 1 dau.
88-1 Robert died 20 yrs.
89-2 Lydia Ann
90-3 Melville
91-4 Alfred died in childhood
92-5 David died in childhood
93-6 Vendon
94-7 Son died young
95-8 Cyrus
89-2 Lydia (only dau. of Nathaniel & Susan Sibley) md. William Clark of Brookfield. They had a large family but the name of 1 dau. only is known.
**96-1 Lavenia md. Baxter Hamilton in 1864. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
96-1 Fenwick went to U.S.
97-2 Annie, a schoolteacher died young.
98-3 Bella
Lavenia md. 2nd. John McPhee.
90-3 Melville (2nd son of Nathaniel & Susan Sibley) md. Lois Burrows (Burris) of Princeport. They went to B.C.
93-6 Vendon (5th son of Nathaniel & Susan Sibley) md. A girl from Brookfield. They moved to Abbottsford, B.C. He was a blacksmith.
95-8 Cyrus (7th son of Nathaniel & Susan Sibley) went to California.
85-5 Jonathan (3rd son of Newcombe & Susan Sibley) md. Maria Kent (dau. of James Kent). He was a medical doctor: lived in Jamaica.
86-6 James (3rd son of Newcombe & Susan Sibley). He was also a medical doctor. He lived in the West Indies.**[Readers should note that there appears to be a numbering problem at this point - it would seem that 96-1 Lavinia is the known daughter of Lydia and William Clark; and the other 96-1 would be her son, Fenwick]cja
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87-7 Robert (4th son of Newcombe & Susan Sibley) went to Australia, m. and had large family.
4-3 Joseph (3rd son of pioneer Stephen Sibley) was known for miles round as the "Chair Maker". He started manufacturing chairs in Wittenburg on Sibley Brook. They were made of good clean hardwood, mostly birch. The first ones had rush bottoms. Many homes in the Musquodobolt and Stewiacke valleys still have the Sibley chairs in their homes. Joseph lived in the center of Wittenburg, property owned by Mr. Ellis, 1980. He md. Jane Woodworth (dau. of Shelemith Woodworth) born Nov. 14, 1798.
7 sons and 5 daus.
* 99-1 Elizabeth b Feb. 4, 1819
*100-2 Mary Ann b Aug. 3, 1820
*101-3 Shelomith b Mar. 29, 1822
*102-4 William b Nov. 16, 1823
*103-5 Benjamin Ashel b Sept. 30, 1825
*105-7 Isaac b Mar. 3, 1829
*106-8 Sarah J. b Jan. 1, 1831
*107-9 Michael b Mar. 3, 1833-Dec. 10, 1908
*108-10 Catherine Hannah b Feb. 3, 1836
109-11 Joseph F. b Nov. 10, 1838
110-12 Stephen A. b Mar. 7, 1842
99-1 Elizabeth (1st dau. of Joseph & Jane Sibley) md. Robert Freeman Wright, Stewiacke East. 7 sons and 5 daus.
*111-1 Mary Jane
*112-2 William Freeman
*113-3 Alfred Judson
*114-4 Sarah Ann - unmarried.
*115-5 Joseph Sibley
*116-6 Ephriam Howard
*117-7 Elizabeth
*118-8 Matilda died as a young woman
*119-9 Robert H.
*120-10 Daniel B. died in infancy
*121-11 Isaac Manning
*122-12 RuthPAGE 680.
111-1 Mary md. Mr. Kinon of North Sydney, 1 son died young. Her 2nd husband was Alexander Kent of Truro. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
123-1 James
124-2 Winnie md. William Smith of Truro.
125-3 Abigail md. Joseph Wetherby of Truro.
112-2 William was a skilled woodworker. He md. Alice Archibald of Brookfield. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
126-1 Melissa
127-2 Charles
128-3 Libbie
129-4 Mary Susan
William built a house on part of the home farm. Went to Tacoma, Washington.
113-3 Alfred was a woodworker. He md. Martha Bartlett of Stewiacke East (dau. of John Bartlett). They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
130-1 Bessie
131-2 Pearson
132-3 Margaret
133-4 Hanlen
134-5 Sadie
130-1 Bessie md. Moses Perrier, lived in Stewiacke.
131-2 Pearson md. Coddie Johnson of Stewiacke East. They live in Vancouver.
132-3 Margaret md. Robert B. Pollock of Truro. They have 2 daus.
**135-2 Mrs. Graham Fraser
**136-2 Mrs. James Richard
133-4 Hanlen
134-5 Sadie md. Ira Miller of South Branch, Upper Stewiacke. They live in U.S.115-5 Joseph unmarried.
**[Typist's Note: Numbers typed as in the original; it would seem that 135-2 should have been 135-1 -- note 135-1 appears as a child of 116-6 Ephriam next page.]cja
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116-6 Ephriam was a carpenter and shoemaker. He md. Agnes Hawkins.
**135-1 Seymour [see**above]cja
136-2 Clinton Seawall
137-3 Nellie
138-4 Agnes Jane
135-1 Seymour went to the U.S. and md. And left 2 daus.
139-1 Edith
140-2 Gertrude
136-2 Clinton went to Tacoma, Washington. He md. A widow.
137-3 Nellie md. Daniel Bruce of Stellarton, U.S. 1 son and 1 dau.
141-1 Cecil
142-2 Phyllis (Mrs. MacLeod)
138-4 Agnes md. Jabel Myrl of Fall river, Mass. 1 dau. and 3 sons.
143-1 Mary
144-2 James
145-3 Joseph
146-4 Arthur
Ephrim’s 2nd wife was Jane Gault of Sheet Harbour. 4 children died in infancy.
117-7 Elizabeth wen to California and md. Ethan Woodworth, youngest of the Asahel Woodworth family.
119-9 Robert when 17 or 18 went to U.S. He was a roving Evangelist.
121-11 Isaac md. a widow Casard of Kings Co., N.S. Their only child died in infancy.
122-12 Ruth - no record.100-2 Mary (2nd dau. of Joseph & Jane Sibley) md. James Williams b Feb. 19, 1819. His farm was the most northerly in Wittenberg. Jane McNutt lived there until 1945. They had 5 sons and 2 daus.
147-1 Louisa went to U.S.
148-2 Elizabeth md. Mr. Margeson of South Berwick, Kings Co., N.S.
149-3 FrederickPAGE 682.
150-4 Judson
151-4 James
152-6 Wolsey
153-7 Colvert
149-3 Frederick md. but no record of his wife or family.
151-5, 152-6, 153-7 James, Wolsey and Colvert went to Stewiacke East School the winter Lavinia Woodworth taught there. Wolsey md. Lavinia . They had a stocky, Sable Island pony.101-3 Shelomith (1st son of Joseph & Jane Sibley) was a very clever man who operated an Iron Foundry in Truro, another one in Stewiacke as well he first woolen mill in N.S. He md. Caroline Turnbull, b Mar. 6, 1840. They had 1 dau.
154-1 Maria Jane b Aug. 27, 1860, she md. Mr. MacGlaughin in the U.S.102-4 William (2nd son of Joseph & Jane Woodworth Sibley) built and operated a sawmill, gristmill and a shingle mill from the same pond, a little above his father’s shop. He built a number of large bridges in N.S. When the Sibley Bros. commenced to make their wooden window blinds, he invented, built and operated the loom for that purpose. He md. Maria Sibley (dau. of William 7 Eliza Thomas Sibley) a cousin. They had 1 dau.
155-1 Maelja b July 8, 1856-July 11, 1941
155-1 Maelja md. Edwin McGregor b Sept. 5, 1877. He was the first mayor when Stewiacke was incorporated as a town. No issue.103-5 Benjamin (3rd son of Joseph & Jane Sibley) md. Eliza Johnson on Apr. 6, 1848. She was a sister of Thomas Johnson of Coldstream. They lived in Amherst, 1 son and 2 daus.
156-1 William J. b Dec. 10, 1849
157-2 Martha J. b July 19, 1851
158-3 Rosina b Oct. 20, 1854PAGE 683.
105-7 Isaac (4th son of Joseph & Jane Sibley) farmed for a time on his brother Benjamin’s farm. Then his father bought him the Peggy Murray property.
106-8 Sarah (4th dau. of Joseph & Jane Sibley) md. Ingram Knowles, b Mar. 23, 1830. They went to California. 3 children.
159-1 Mehala
160-2 Harras B.
161-3 Melviea
107-9 Michael (5th son of Joseph & Jane Sibley) continued to make chairs, spinning wheels, looms, etc. He md. Mary Jane Sibley dau. of William Sibley. Their only child to survive infancy was
162-1 Almira b Dec. 1, 1863-Nov. 19, 1935
162-1 Almira md. Edgar Burgess. Hey lived on the Barney Knowles place which is thought to be the home of Stephen Sibley, the first settler in Wittenberg. They had 3 daus. and 1 son.
163-1 Edna
164-2 Jessie
165-3 Bertha
166-4 Arthur
163-1 Edna md. Herbert McLeod of Halifax.
164-2 Jessie died young
165-3 Bertha md. Rev. L.C. Loomer who had 2 greenhouses in Wittenberg.
166-4 Arthur md. Bertha Cruickshank of Stewiacke. They lived in Dorchester, Mass.108-10 Catherine (5th dau. of Joseph & Jane Sibley) md. John B. Lynes. They moved to Colorado. They had 2 children.
167-1 Virginia
168-2 Denver
109-11 Joseph (6th son of Joseph & Jane Sibley) went to U.S.
110-12 Stephen (7th son of Joseph & Jane Sibley) went to U.S. when young.PAGE 684.
5-4 William (4th and youngest son of Stephen, the pioneer Sibley) ran a sawmill on the St. Andrews River. When it burned down, he went to work in the lumber woods on the Mirimichi, N.B. In St. John, he met and married Eliza Thomas, b Aug. 6, 1814, dau. of Thomas Thomas, a boat builder and his wife, Catherine Dukeshire Thomas. They lived in Wittenburg, and he built a sawmill on Wallace’ Brook, later he settled on Sibley Hill. William and Catherine had 8 sons and 4 daus.
*169-1 Maria b Mar. 4, 1833
*170-2 Mary Jane b Oct. 25, 1836
*171-3 Calbert b Oct. 16, 1834
*172-4 William Henry b Apr. 6, 1838-Mar. 12, 1920
*173-5 Ezekiel Thomas b July 20, 1840-1934
*174-6 Richard Newcombe b June 1, 1842
*175-7 Stephen b June 1, 1844
*176-8 Asel b Benjamin b May 20, 1846
*177-9 Arron Thorp b Jan. 15, 1849
*178-10 Eliza Catherine b July 13, 1851
*179-11 Ruth b June 27, 1853
*180-12 Edward George b May 24, 1855
169-1 Maria (1st dau. of William & Eliza Thomas Sibley) md. William Sibley a son of Joseph Sibley, her cousin. Her genealogy is given under 102-4 William Sibley.
170-2 Mary (2nd dau. of William & Eliza Thomas) md. Michael Sibley, her cousin. Her genealogy is under 107-9 Michael Sibley.
171-3 Calbert (1st son of William & Elizabeth Sibley) was a millwright and operator of gristmills. He md. Jane Best of Wittenberg. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
181-1 John
182-2 Clayton
183-3 Evangeline
184-4 Melissa
185-5 SonPAGE 685.
172-4 William (2nd son of William & Eliza Sibley) md. Martha Johnson Bell (dau. of Thompson Bell md. Barbara Bell of Chaswood). They had 3 sons and 4 daus.
*186-1 Albern Henry b Sept. 30, 1873
*187-2 Annie Elizabeth b Sept. 19, 1874
*188-3 George S. b Aug. 19, 1876
*189-4 Ellen Maria b Sept. 3, 1877
*190-5 Richard Edward b Jan. 11, 1879
*191-6 Jennie Catherine b Dec. 14, 1880
*192-7 Ruth Barbara b Dec. 20, 1884
186-1 Albern (1st son of William & Martha Sibley) md. Eudora Pulsifer ) of Wittenberg. They lived in Bedford. They had 1 son.
193-1 Edward David md. Hazel M. Crowell. They have 1 son.
194-1 Richard
187-2 Annie (1st dau. of William & Martha Sibley) md. George Urquhart. They had 1 son and 3 daus.
195-1 Velleta
196-2 Leota lived in Five Islands
197-3 Elva
198-4 Alburn lived in Halifax
188-3 George (2nd son of William & Martha Sibley) md. Hattie Turner of Milford, Hans Co. He md. 2nd Jane Sargent of Chaswood: they had 6 sons and 6 daus.
199-1 Wallace Ivan md. Reta McMullen
200-2 Mary Ellen (Mrs. Carl Fiske, B.C.)
201-3 Susan May (Mrs. Malcolm McLeod of West St. Andrews)
202-4 Velma Ruth (Mrs. Ross Dickie of Meagher’s Grant)
203-5 Edward George
204-6 Ellis Bell md. Dorothy ReidPAGE 686.
205-7 Richard Cecil
206-8 Earl Francis md.-- Mitchell
207-9 Dora Sylvia
208-10 Gladys Margaret md. Cecil Kerr of Meagher’s Grant
209-11 Effie Ida
210-12 Norman Ross189-4 Ellen (2nd dau. of William & Martha Sibley) md. Captain Card of Burlington, Hants Co. 5 sons.
211-1 Harold
212-2 Stephen
213-3 Orland Prest
214-4 Edgar Loquell
215-5 Stewart Monroe
190-5 Richard (3rd son of William & Martha Sibley) md. Ellen Mosher of Musquodobolt Harbour. 2 daus.
216-1 Elsie Winifred md. Ralph Campbell
217-2 Blanche Isabel md. John Nageles
191-6 Jennie (3rd dau. of William & Martha Sibley) md. George Taylor of Chaswood. 2 sons and 1 dau.
218-1 Dora May md. Edgar Gates of Musquodobolt Harbour
219-2 Ralph md. Merle Creelman of Upper Stewiacke
220-3 Fred Stewart md. Reta Taylor, a cousin.
192-7 Ruth 94th dau. of William & Martha Sibley) md. Mr. Card of Burlington. 2 sons and 1 dau.
221-1 Delbert
222-2 Avard
223-3 Reta
173-5 Ezekiel (3rd son of William & Eliza Sibley) was born in West St. Andrews. They had 3 sons and 5 daus.
*224-1 Edgar Manning
*225-2 Stanley
*226-3 Norman Woodbury
*227-4 LucindaPAGE 687.
*228-5 Mary Esther
*229-6 Harriett Margaret d 1944
*230-7 Florence Kathleen
*231-8 Dau.
224-1 Edgar (1st son of Ezekiel & Esther Sibley) died 1919, unmarried.
225-2 Stanley (2nd son of Ezekiel & Esther Sibley) md. Ella Gates of Musquodoboit Harbour. 2 sons and 2 daus.
232-1 Marabelle Maria
233-2 Lewis
234-3 Edgar Theodore
235-4 Dau. Frances
232-1 Marabelle md. L.F. Lobbin of Abbotsford, B.C. They had 1 dau.
236-1 Fay
233-2 Lewis md. Jean Gronnan. They live in Vancouver, B.C. They have 1 son.
237-1 Joseph
234-3 Edgar is married and lives at Deadwood, Alta. They have 3 children.
235-4 Frances md. J.A. McFadden. In 1925 Stanley md. 2nd Rosa Mills of Amherst. No issue.226-3 Norman (3rd son of Ezekiel & Esther Sibley) bought the home place on the hill. He md. Mary Bell of Stewiacke. 2 sons.
238-1 Lewis died in infancy
239-2 Norman227-4 Lucinda (1st dau. of Ezekiel & Esther Sibley) md. John Bryson and for some years lived in Dartmouth, then Amherst. 2 sons and 3 daus.
240-1 Vivian
241-2 Rebecca Queen
242-3 Dau. died when 4 yrs. old.
243-4 Vera
244-5 Son in AmherstPAGE 688.
240-1 Vivian was a school teacher. She md. Daniel Chane of Mass., U.S.A. 2 sons.
245-1 Daniel
246-2 John Bryson
241-2 Rebecca md. Richard Lamb of Pittsburg. They had 2 sons.
247-1 John
248-2 Earl Sherman
243-4 Vern lives in Montreal, P.Q.
244-5 The younger son lives in Amherst and is married.228-5 Mary (2nd dau. of Ezekiel & Esther Sibley) md. James W. Ramsey, of Wittenberg. They had 5 daus. and 2 sons.
249-1 Gladys Florence
250-2 Annie Foster
251-3 Lois Bertha
252-4 Helen Bernice
253-5 Jean Marie
254-6 Laurie Vincent
255-7 James Wilfred
249-1 Gladys md. James Spates. They have 1 son.
256-1 James Laurie
251-3 Lois md. Chester McPhee of Shubenacadie. 1 son and 1 dau.
257-1 Mary Ellen
258-2 Chester Ramsey
252-4 Helen md. Carl Conrad, Port Wallis. 1 son
259-1 Paul Ross
253-5 Jean md. Arthur Ervin in May 1944. They live in Halifax. 1 son.
254-6 Laurie md. Rena Durrant of London, Ont. 1 dau.
260-1 Esther Mary
255-7 James remained on the farm. He md.------- Guild. They have a family.PAGE 689.
229-6 Harriet (3rd dau. of Ezekiel & Esther Sibley) md. Woodill Taylor of Chaswood. They had 4 sons and 2 daus.
261-1 Dorothy Aileen md. George Fulton, 3 sons: Donald, Robert,
Bruce.
262-2 Esther Retha
263-3 Cyril Raymond
264-4 Donald Theodore killed overseas in World War II
265-5 Vernon Lincoln Sibley
266-6 Francis Maynard
262-2 Esther R. md. Fred Taylor a cousin. No issue.
263-3 Cyril md. Joanne Gillis, N.B. He is a medical doctor, N.B.
265-5 Vernon md. Miss Smith
266-6 Maynard is a medical doctor. He md. Miss Marriott.230-7 Florence (4th dau. of Ezekiel & Esther Sibley) md. Walter Gilbert of Musquodoboit Harbour in 1909. They had 1 dau.
270-1 Burill md. T. Francis of Halifax, they have 1 dau.
271-1 Judith Ann231-8 The 5th dau. of Ezekiel and Esther Sibley md. William Reed, N.H. 3 daus.
272-1 Evelyn Hanna
273-2 Willimina
274-3 N.H. Norma
272-1 Evelyn md. Howard Nelson of Vermont. 1 son.
275-1 Fremont
273-2 Willimina is a school teacher.
274-3 Norma is a nurse.
174-6 Richard (4th son of William & Eliza Sibley) worked with his younger brother Stephen in the shop previously occupied by Joseph Sibley and his son, Michael. He md. Isabelle Bruce of Elderbank. After the Sibley factories closed they went to Denver, Colorado. They had 2 daus.
275-1 Blanche md. Prof. Williams
276-2 WinnifredPAGE 690.
175-7 Stephen (5th son of William & Eliza Sibley) died when 7 years.
176-8 Benjamin (6th son of William & Eliza Sibley) md. Gemmie Pulsifer (dau of John and Mary Taylor Pulsifer).
177-9 Aaron (7th son of William & Eliza Sibley) md. Susan Leck (dau. of Henry Leck of Chaswood). Their descendants are given in the Leck family.178-10 Eliza (3rd dau. of William & Eliza Sibley) md. George Washington Ogilvie of Elderbank. They had 2 children.
277-1 Estella Maude twin b July 26, 1890
278-2 Ada Marie twin "
279-3 George Earle b Dec. 6, 1891-Sept. 1900
277-1 Estella, a teacher md. William Braid of New Carlisle, P.Q. They had 3 daus. and 1 son.
279-1 Lois
280-2 Amy Kathleen
281-3 Greta Beryl
282-4 Earl Conrad279-1 Lois md. Gerald Otto McLellan. 3 daus. and 2 sons.
283-1 Sandra Lois
-2 James Earle
-3 Joanne Beryl
-4 Faye Geraldine
-5 Walter Keith278-2 Ada md. Harry Loveret Scott. 4 sons and 2 daus.
284-1 Leighton Ogilvie b 1914-1942
285-2 Edith Cavell
286-3 Wendell Leveret died at the age of 14 yrs, 1917-1931
287-4 Theodore Luce
288-5 Nelson George
289-6 Lorraine Eveline MariePAGE 691.
284-1 Leighton, killed in W.W. 2
285-2 Edith md. Capt. B. Marchant of Montreal. 2 sons.
290-1 Murray Scott
291-2 Douglas Harry287-4 Theodore md. Winnifred Jones of Mass.
1. Wendill Jeffrey
2. Noreen Marie.179-11 Ruth (4th dau. of William & Eliza Sibley) md. Alexander McDougall. No issue.
180-12 Edward George (8th son of William & Eliza Sibley) died in Jamaica, 1895.
280-2 Amy Kathleen md. Douglas Smith.
1. Stephanie Anne Lorraine
2. Virginia Kathleen
3. David Douglas
281-3 Greta Beryl md. Douglas Roy Draper in Aug. 1949.
1. Lorna Jean
2. Roy Edward
3. Ruth Beverley
282-4 Earle Conrad md. Edith Bulley 1 dau. Paula Elaine.285-2 Edith Cavell md. Bertram Henry Marchant.
1. Murray Scott
2. Douglas Harry
3. Wenda Grace
4. Kenneth Richard
5. Andrew Bertram288-5 Nelson George md. Joan Sutton.
1. Alan Douglas
Above date supplied by: Mrs. H.S. Scott, Beverly, Mass.
A pamphlet: The descendants of Robert Sibley of Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina has been published by Major J.S. Sibley, West Point, New YorkPAGE 692.
Rev. John Sprott
1. Rev. John Sprott was the eldest son of James Sprott and his wife, Margaret Hannay. He was born at Caldon Park, Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire, Scotland, Mar. 3, 1780. A graduate of Edinborough University, he came to Nova Scotia in 1818 where his first Charge was that of Windsor, Newport, and Rawdon. In Sept. 1825, the Rev. John Sprott was inducted into the Charge of Musquodoboit, and he bought the farm where he lived for the remainder of his life. This farm originally belonged to Samuel Braden, and remained in the Sprott family until recent times. (Allen Stretch property, 1980). The Rev. John Sprott ministered to the people of Musquodoboit until 1849, at which time he remitted his charge. He continued to preach and perform ministerial services anywhere needed in the Province, going everywhere on horseback, and successfully managed his farm, until his death, Sept. 15, 1869. The Rev. John Sprott md. 1st Sarah Clarke, Windsor, and 2nd Charlotte Leslie of Shelburne. Both died young and he md. 3rd Jane Neilson, b Wigtownshire, Scotland, Apr. 1, 1790-Apr. 27, 1873. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
*2-1 Jane McKenna b July 1, 1827-
*3-2 George Washington d 1909
*4-3 Elizabeth
*5-4 Charles Neilson b 1833-Oct. 26, 1911
*6-5 John Stevenson d Nov. 29, 1867
2-1 Jane (1st dau. of Rev. John and Jane Sprott) md. Rev. Isaac Murray D.D. of Cape Breton. She visited Musquodoboit for Church Centenary, 1915. They had 2 daus. and 1 son.
7-1 Christiana McKay - unmarried
8-2 Elizabeth Jane - unmarried
9-3 John, inspector of schools - d 1894PAGE 693.
3-2 George (1st son of Rev. John & Jane Sprott) md. Mary Hill. He was a minister of North Berwick, Scotland also served in St. Matthews, Halifax. They had 2 sons and 4 daus.
10-1 Harold
11-2 Wulfric
12-3 Agnes
13-4 Mabel
14-5 Mina
15-6 Violet
10-1 Harold md. Mary McLeod - no issue.
11-2 Wulfric - unmarried - was buried at sea.
12-3 Agnes md.
16-1 Douglas d young
17-2 Elspeth d in infancy
18-3 Arthur md. E. Sherwood
19-4 George md. L. Lindsey. They had 1 dau.
20-1 Mary md. C. Lintott.13-4 Mabel md. ------- -------. 1 son and 4 daus.
21-1 Lillas md. Harold Bidder
22-2 May md. A. Murray
23-3 Charlotte md. A. ------ Farman.
24-4 George md.
25-5 Mabel md. M. Rush
14-5 Mina md. Colin Renton
26-1 Elsie md. B. Thorn
Two other children died in India.
15-6 Violet md. Don Adye. 1 son 2 daus.
27-1 Violet md. C. Bindloss
28-2 Oswald
29-3 Patricia unmarried.4-3 Elizabeth (2nd dau of Rev. John & Jane Sprott) md. Robert Putnam of Fort Belcher. She later lived in Amherst. They had 3 daus. and 4 sons.
30-1 Ella
31-2 Charles
32-3 Harold
33-4 JohnPAGE 694.
34-5 William
35-6 Mary
36-7 Charlotte
30-1 Ella md. Rev. Humphrey Gratz (no issue).
31-1 Charles md. Nina Coates & went to Western Canada.
32-3 Harold md. Mae Lawrence
33-4 John md. Clara Hamilton and went to B.C.
34-5 William md. Jean King and went to Alberta
35-6 Mary md. R.P. Fulton
36-7 Charlotte md. Charles Lusby of Amherst.5-4 Charles (2nd son of Rev. John & Jane Sprott) md. Sarah Coleman of Dartmouth. He farmed the original Sprott homestead, which had been named "The Manse of Tullochgorum." Mr. Sprott was an elder of Elderbank Presbyterian Church and for over thirty years was superintendent of Sunday School of Middleton Church. He and his wife Sarah are buried in Hillside Cemetery. Charles Neilson Sprott d. Oct. 20, 1911 age 78 Sarah Jane d. Mar. 2, 1924 age 84 Charles and Jane had 4 sons and 3 daus.
*37-1 George Clifford
*38-2 Norma
*39-3 Edith b 1868-1946
*40-4 John b Mar. 17, 1871-Nov. 1945
*41-5 Annie Hill
*42-6 Charles Percy
*43-7 Inglis Neilson
37-1 George md. Minnie West. They had 3 daus. and 2 sons.
44-1 Hazel b Dec. 30, 1897-Dec. 23, 1966
45-2 Marjorie b Mar. 20, 1900
46-3 Kenneth Erwin b Dec. 5, 1902-Dec. 3, 1953
47-4 Norma b Mar. 2
48-5 George CharlesPAGE 695.
44-1 Hazel md. Dorr Dudley Green of Denver, Colorado. 1 son and 2 daus.
49-1 Richard Paul md. Dorothy King - 3 children.
50-2 Shirley Sprott
51-3 Betty Dorr
45-2 Marjorie md. Herbert Edward Wheeler of California on June 1922, they had 2 sons and 1 dau.
52-1 William George b Aug. 23, 1921-Dec. 5,1943 in W.W. 2
53-2 Marjorie Pauline
54-3 Herbert Edward
53-2 Marjorie md. Norman Walker Colquhoun. 1 son and 1 dau.
55-1 Nancy Walker
56-2 Thomas Wheeler
54-3 Herbert md. Barbara Jeanette Dunn. 3 sons.
57-1 Jonathan Dunn
58-2 Matthew William
59-3 Thomas George46-3 Kenneth md. Anne Sylvia ----- . 2 sons and 3 daus.
59-1 Sonia Anne md. Peter Verrochi.
60-2 Kenneth John
61-3 Francis George
62-4 Judith Mae
63-5 Cynthia Margaret47-4 Norma md Stuart I. Giles of Marlboro, Mass.
64-1 Suzzane
65-2 Robert
66-3 Richard
67-4 Jean Norma
64-1 Suzzane md. Louis Bermudes, 1957. 2 daus.
68-1 Deborah
69-2 Suzanne Jean48-5 George md Priscilla Rowena of Charlton, Mass. (Jan. 4, 1916 - Oct. 17, 1954).
They had 3 daus.PAGE 696.
70-1 Gwendolyn Rowena
71-2 Patricia Ellen
72-3 Beverley Lorraine
38-2 Norma md. James Sedgewick. For her genealogy see the Sedgewick family (12-11).
39-3 Edith md. Rev. William Rufus Foote, M.A. 2 sons and 4 daus.
*73-1 John 1902-1909
74-2 Jean (Mrs. Fred Baker)
*75-3 Ruth
76-4 Beatrice
77-5 Muriel
78-6 Charles
75-3 Ruth md. David MacGregor of Gourack, Scotland. 1 dau.
1. Moray
76-4 Beatrice md Roy McIsaac of Florenceville, N.B. 2 sons and 2 daus.
1. Lorna
2. Elizabeth
3. James
4. John
77-5 Muriel md. C.H. Honey of French River, Ont.
78-6 Rev. Charles md. 1 son and 1 dau.40-4 John md. Helen O’Brien. No issue. John managed the creamery in Musquodoboit shortly after it was started.
41-5 Annie md. John Sedgewick. For her genealogy see the Sedgewick history.42-6 Charles md. Eva Stripp. 1 son and 1 dau.
79-1 Clifford Neilson
80-2 Edith Hill
79-1 Clifford md. Catherine E. Jordan.
80-2 Edith Hill md. Edward Wilson, living in Brookline, Mass., 1980.
81-1 Barbara Anne
82-2 Janet Jordan
83-3 Charles William81-1 Barbara md. John M. Atkins PAGE 697.
85-1 John
85-2 Jeffrey
82-2 Janet md. Robert E. Gooday, Jr.
86-1 Robert C. II
87-2 Glenn Allen
83-3 Charles md. Carol Donovan. 1 dau.
88-1 Nancy Jane43-7 Inglis md. Agnes Dunbrack, she is buried in Hillside Cemetery, 1867-1923. No issue. Inglis md. 2nd Bertha Moore of Shubenacadie. No issue.
6-5 John (3rd son of Rev. John & Jane Sprott). He received his medical degree from Glasgow University, returned to N.S. and died at Fort Belcher near Onslow in 1867. He was unmarried. The Rev. John Sprott will always be remembered by the people of the Musquodoboit Valley. His high principles and good works were acclaimed by everybody, even those who differed with him on matters of Church policy. His passion for universal education was largely instrumental in bringing schools to all areas of the community. The life and work of the Rev. John Sprott are beautifully depicted in a "Memorial"volume edited by his son, the Rev. George W. Sprott, D.D. The Musquodoboit Centenary Book (1915) provides a detailed appreciation of the splendid abilities shown in all fields of endeavor by the Rev. John Sprott, a most courageous pioneer.
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James Sprott
In 1822 when the Rev. John Sprott was the newly settled minister at Windsor, Rawdon and Newport, with his first wife Sarah Clarke, he prevailed upon his much younger brother James to join him pioneering in the New World. James did so and purchased a farm at Windsor, March 1st, 1822, marrying Lamira Smith of Newport, nearby, the following month. (The Rev. John may perhaps be justly suspected of matchmaking, and had probably chosen an excellent wife for his brother before James left Scotland). James and Lamira had 7 children, but only four are listed by Mrs. James Harvey, Newportt, Hants Co., N.S., who supplied this data.
1. James, (brother of Rev. John Sprott and 4th son of James and Margaret Hannay Sprott).
*2-1 Archibald
*3-2 Henry
4-3 Sarah
5-4 John
2-1 Archibald married and settled Chicago. He died there in 1897. No issue.
3-2 Henry (2nd son of James & Lamira Sprott) md. Jane Allison Stewart of Limavody, Londonderry, Ireland. 2 sons and 4 daus.
6-1 Jane b 1867-1919
7-2 James b 1869-Feb. 5, 1942
8-3 Elizabeth
9-4 Esther
10-5 Isabel
11-6 Archibald6-1 Jane md. Eldridge McColloch.
7-2 James md. Margaret Ann Mosher, on Nov. 5, 1900. They had 1 dau.
12-1 Georgie Alverta b Aug. 4, 1902, md. James Harvey of Poplar
Grove, Hants Co. They have 2 sons and 1 dau.
13-1 Elmer
14-2 Arthur of Sudbury, Ontario.
15-3 Pauline (Mrs. Barclay Kirkpatrick of Carol Lake, Labrador.)8-3 Elizabeth md. John McFarlane. They had seven children.
9-4 Esther md. Gordon McEwen. They had one son.
16-1 Elwyn, a doctor in Arlington, Mass.PAGE 699.
10-5 Isabel unmarried
11-6 Archibald died young, in U.S.4-3 Sarah (1st dau. of James & Lamira Sprott) md. John Simpson. No issue.
5-4 John (3rd son of James & Lamira Sprott) md. Martha Smith. They had 3 sons & 3 daus.
16-1 William died in Seattle
17-2 George died in U.S.A.
18-3 Harry died in Waltham.
19-4 Agnes Broughton died in Texas.
20-5 Mary md. Davis Campbell, they had one son Clyde, who
died in Texas.James Sprott was killed by a falling tree in 1837, and is buried near Newport church. Lamira, his widow, md. 2nd Joseph Allison, a widower, from Limavody, Ireland, whose niece, Jane had married Henry Sprott, Lamira’s son.
Joseph Allison had been a farmer in Ireland, and one day when his table was set with some precious silver spoons, probably for a special occasion, the land agent called and spying these affluent items, promptly raised Joseph’s rent! Enraged by this injustice, Joseph decided to emigrate and with his family settled near his niece at Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia.
His eldest daughter married Colonel Jonathan Crane, and a son, Charles Frederick Allison, founded Mount Allison Academy which began its educational work Jan. 19, 1843. (This news must have been greeted with great joy by the Rev. John Sprott of Musquodoboit.) One might say that Mount Allison University began with a dozen silver spoons; in recent times owned by Mrs. Erroll Mitchell, Halifax.PAGE 700.
Captain George Taylor
George Taylor emigrated to Nova Scotia from Farnemney, Scotland, sailing from Glasgow and arriving in Halifax, Oct. 26, 1810. He was born March 30, 1777 and his wife, Helen Simpson was born Sept. 1780. They were married in Aug. 1798 and reared a family of 13 children. (Ref. Allison’s History of Nova Scotia Vol. 3, p. 623) They settled in Chaswood, called Taylorville in early days. A brother of George Taylor, Alexander, settled in Halifax, N.S. where some of his descendants still live. Their sister, Mrs. Lobie, also came and lived in Gay’s River. James M. Taylor settled in Musquodoboit and lived on the Chaswood Meadow. The exact relationship of James M. to Captain George Taylor is not known, but he was always called “Uncle” by the latter’s children; he was perhaps an older brother of George. James M. married Margaret Balcom of Port Dufferin. All the Taylors of Elderbank and Carroll’s Corner are descendants of James and Margaret Balcom Taylor. 7 sons and 4 daus.
Reference: "Early Days and Pioneers of Musquodoboit" by George Taylor.
James buried in Pioneer Cemetery, he died Feb. 22, 1851, aged 85.
Samuel
Sandy
Edwin
Ida
Annie
Sarah
Henry
David
Thompson
Jennie and Simon Glenros
1. George Taylor and his wife Helen Simpson had 6 children born in Scotland, and seven more were born in Nova Scotia. Twelve of these grew up, and raised families near home. 8 sons and 5 daus.
2-1 William born in Scotland before 1810
3-2 George born in Scotland before 1810PAGE 701.
4-3 Alexander born in Scotland before 1810
5-4 James born in Scotland before 1810
6-5 Helen born in Scotland before 1810
7-6 John b 1809-1858
8-7 Joseph
9-8 Margaret
*10-9 Eliza died at 2 years
11-10 Mary Ann
12-11 Edward S.
*13-12 Elizabeth
14-13 Robert B. b 1827-1916
George Taylor had been in the Militia in Scotland, and was known as “Captain George Taylor” all his life. A bricklayer by trade, he found suitable clay near at hand in Chaswood and fashioned bricks for his house. Captain Taylor served on the building committee for the First Presbyterian Church, and is buried, with his wife and other members of the family in the northeast corner of Pioneer Cemetery. One of the first schools was located on his land.
2-1 William (1st son of George & Helen Taylor) md. Susan Blades of Gay’s River and lived where Mrs. Laurie Taylor lives, 1980. 2 sons and 3 daus.
15-1 George b 1822-Nov. 15, 1891, 69 yrs.
16-2 William b 1826-Dec 26, 1892, age 66 yrs.
17-3 Susan Ann
18-4 Mary
19-5 Sarah Ellen b 1829-Jan. 14, 1898, age 69 yrs.
15-1 George (1st son of William & Susan Blades Taylor) md. Margaret Pulsifer. 1 son and 1 dau.
20-1 J.W. Porter
21-2 CharlottePAGE 702.
20-1 J.W. Porter md. Sigaretha Thorsteine (Sarah Johnson) of Iceland who came to Nova Scotia at the age of sixteen years and two years later md. and settled in Chaswood. Porter was a farmer in Chaswood, they had 7 sons and 4 daus.
22-1 Ernest
23-2 Woodill
24-3 Guy
25-4 Lee
26-5 Grace
27-6 Maud
28-7 Lillian
29-8 Clay
30-9 Mae
31-10 Ainslie
32-11 Vernon
22-1 Ernest md. Annie Sqinney. [sic] No issue.
23-2 Woodill md Harriet Sibley of Chaswood. 2 daus. and 4 sons.
33-1 Dorothy md. George Fulton - 3 sons
34-2 Retha md. Fred Taylor. No issue.
35-3 Cyril md. Joanne Gillis of N.B.
36-4 Donald killed overseas in Norway, W.W. 2
37-5 Vernon md. ----- Smith
38-6 Maynard md. ----- Merriott24-3 Guy, unmarried.
25-4 Lee md. Nettie Hartling. They have 7 sons and 5 daus. He lives in Hopedale, Mass.
1. Everett
2. Ronald
3. Thelma
4. Jessie
5. Lillian
6. Vernon
7. Dorothy
8. Jimmie
9. Evelyn P. Allen
10. Warren
11. Richard
12. RobertPAGE 703.
26-5 Grace md. George Deslauriers of Gardiner, Mass. They have 2 sons.
1. Ralph
2. Donovan
27-6 Maude md. Albert Leonard of Hingham, Mass. 2 sons.
1. Albert
2. John
28-7 Lillian md. ------- -------. No issue.
29-8 Clay md. Kate Asbery of Quebec. They live in Maine.
1. Mabel
2. Jessie
3. Dau.
4. Dau.
30.9 Mae md. Robinson Woodworth of Cooks Brook. 2 daus. They lived in Hudson, Mass.
1. Retha
2. Lilla
31-10 Ainslie md. Frances ----- from California. No issue. They live in Odessa, Texas.
32-11 Vernon md. Lucy MacMichael of Cook’s Brook. No issue.21-2 Charlotte (only dau. of George & Margaret Taylor) md. John Benjamin of Gay’s River. No issue.
16-2 William (2nd son of William & Susan Taylor) md. Sally Pulsifer. They had 7 sons and 1 dau.
1. Joseph E. of Wittenberg
2. Howard H. (1852-1920) wife Georgina L. 1853-1943
3. James Mitchell
4. Henry C.
5. Frank
*6. Rhoda
7. John went to Wyoming
8. William
William died Dec. 26, 1892 wife Sarah died Sept. 18, 1896PAGE 704.
Joseph Enos 1st son of William, md. Annie Ellis of Crossroads, Stewiacke.
1. Mary Laura
2. Corristine Cleveland
3. Sadie
4. Edna
5. Stella
6. Angus
7. Ross
8. William Cecil
9. Douglas died when 5 yrs. old
1. Mary md. Frederick Laidlaw of Waverley. They had:
1. Annie, unmarried
2. Elizabeth md. Bryden Stewart of Upper Musquodoboit
3. Franklyn md. ----- ------, lives in Mass.
4. Harvey, unmarried
5. Stella Florence md. Clarence Taylor
6. Cecil
2. Corristine md. Susan McLeod of Caledonia, Queens Co. They had:
1. Luella Grace md. Frank Higgins
2. Clarence Franklyn md. Stella Florence Taylor.
3. Percy McLeod md. Edith Cruickshank
4. Clifford Joseph md. Jean Stewart, m. 2nd Elva Dillman
5. Muriel md. Lewis Reid, Elmsvale
6. Elva twin md. John R. Reid, Elmsvale
7. Erma twin md. Earl Redden, Caribou
8. Cora Marie md. Harry Small of N.H.
9. Eleanor Mae md. Bernard Belmore, Caribou
10. Byron Howard md. Frances MacKenzie of Enfield
11. Roberta Estelle md. Edgar Annand
3. Sadie, dau. of Joseph and Annie Ellis Taylor, md. Rev. R.S. Meadows of Wittenberg. They had:
1. Roy md. ---- ----- lives in Yarmouth
2. Beatrice md. Drew Kelly of River Hebert
3. Greta md. Murk McIvor of River Herbert
4. Gladys md. Layton MacEachan of River Hebert
5. Millie md. ----- ----- lives in Earlville, N.Y.
6. Edith md. ----- Palmer of St. JohnPAGE 705.
4. Edna dau. of Joseph and Annie Ellis Taylor, md. Henry Mammon of Wareham, Mass.
1. Eleanor, unmarried
2. Cecil md. ----
3. Lloyd md. ----
5. Stella dau. of Joseph and Annie Ellis Taylor, md. George Clark of Linton, B.C. They had:
1. Zeta md. and lives in Oregon
2. Rhoda md. ---- ----- lives in Edmonton, Alta.
6. Angus son of Joseph and Annie Ellis Taylor, md. Eleanor Dexter of Stewiacke. They had:
1. Harvey md. ----, Truro
2. Craig md. Sadie Dickie of Stewiacke
3. Dexter md. Pearl Glassey of Truro
7. Ross, unmarried
8. William son of Joseph and Annie Ellis Taylor, md. Martha McPhee of Stewiacke East. They had:
1. Douglas md. Verna Morrison of Economy and lives in Truro.
2. Norma Alma md. Lionel Courtney of Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario. No issue.
3. Avis md. Jack Wright of Park Hill, Ont.
4. Ronald md. Helen Wier of Truro
5. Joyce Pauline md. Tom Foote
2. Howard H. son of William and Sally Pulsifer Taylor, md. Georgiana Lindsey of Brookvale. They had:
1. Austin md. ------, Amherst
2. Czerney md., Halifax
3. Ira md. ----- 2 sons
4. Carl
5. Ethel md. Dr. Faulkner of Halifax
3. James son of William and Sally Pulsifer Taylor, md. and had one dau. Lovabella.
4. Henry C. son of William and Sally Pulsifer Taylor, md. and lived in Colorado - 2 children. 2nd wife Margaret Taylor - 5 children.PAGE 706.
5. Frank son of William and Sally Pulsifer Taylor, md. Addie Taylor (dau. of Alex Taylor), lived on his father’s place. They had:
1. Roy md. Lelia F. Bayers of Jeddore
2. Laurie md. Merle Annand of Chaswood
3. Earl md. Bessie Swinimer, 2 sons, Harry and Kenneth
4. Verna md. and lives in Ontario
6. Rhoda, dau. of William and Sally Pulsifer Taylor, md. Capt. Sprott Balcom, Port Dufferin. 2 daus.
7. John son of William and Sally Pulsifer Taylor, went to Wyoming - 1 son, Ivan.
Ivan md. -----
8. William son of William and Sally Pulsifer Taylor, lived, Denver, Colorado.17-3 Susan Ann (1st dau. of William and Susan Taylor) md. John McFetridge of Chaswood. (Her genealogy is given in the McFetridge family as No. 3-2)
18-4 Mary (2nd dau. of William and Susan Taylor) md. John Pulsifer. John Pulsifer was the first to find native gold in Nova Scotia.
1. Seward md. Bertha Corbett. Lived in Brookvale, (on farm owned by Peter Van Wychen, 1980.) 2 sons and 4 daus.
1. Blanche
2. Orville
3. Rena
4. Eva
5. Cecil
6. Phyllis
19-5 Sarah (3rd dau. of William & Susan Taylor) md James Sargent. 4 sons and 4 daus.
1. Wallace
2. George
3. James
4. William
5. Pauline (Mrs. Alex Grant)
6. Margaret (Mrs. Wm. T. Wright)
7. Annie (Mrs. James Ramsey)
8. Susan (Mrs. Arnold McBain)PAGE 707.
1. William (1st son of James and Sarah Sargent) md. Margaret Taylor of Cooper Taylor’s family of Elderbank, 4 sons and 3 daus.
1. Howard
2. Nathan
3. Alvin
4. John
5. Jane
1. Howard died young
2. Nathan md. Fannie Bruce and lives in U.S.
3. Alvin lived in Chaswood - d 1946
4. John md. ----- Webster, lives in U.S.
5. Jane md. George Sibley of Wittenberg
3. George (2nd son of George and Helen Taylor) md. Rebecca Miller. They lived at Fall River where they are buried. They had:
1. Henry
2. Alexander J.
3. Dau. (Mrs. Dowell) - son Harris Dowell
1. Henry md. (1st son of George and Rebecca Miller) 1 son and 5 daus.
1. Harry died at Seattle
2. Winnie md. in Boston
3. Annie md. Milton Crowe in Stewiacke
4. Ollie md. Harry Logan, lived in Kimberley, B.C.
5. Nellie md. G. Ross Marshall of Stewiacke
6. Alma P. lived in Stewiacke
2. Alexander J. 2nd son of George and Rebecca Miller Taylor) md. Esther Robinson. They had:
1. George died
2. Melissa, died in Minnesota
3. Rebecca md. Sidney M. Taylor
Alexander J's wife died and he md. 2nd Rhoda Pulsifer and had the following family:PAGE 708.
5. Ada, md. Robert Jennings. 3 sons, 1 dau.
Stanley, Harry, William, and Lorna.
Lorna md. James Pickles, son of George Pickles and his wife, Edith Langley. They had 3 sons, 1 daughter.
Stanley, Ada, Harry and Murray
6. Adelaide (Mrs. Frank Taylor)
7. Annie (Mrs. W.H. Day) died 1948
8. Margaret E. (Mrs. H.C. Taylor)4-3 Alexander, 3rd son of George and Helen Taylor md. Elizabeth Ervin, died young, leaving five children.
1. Robert d young
2. George went to California in 1849
3. Ellen md. Harrison Blades, went to Mass.
4. Mary was the 2nd wife of John McFetridge of Chaswood.
5. Elizabeth md. Andrew Wilson of Chaswood. They had:
1. Edwin Wesley b Dec. 18, 1861
2. Frank
3. Arthur
All 3 of these children are deceased without issue.Elizabeth Wilson’s 2nd husband was Samuel McPhee of Shubenacadie. After Alexander died, his widow Elizabeth Ervin md. John Bell. She was later known as "Aunt Betty Bell". They had 2 sons.
1. Alexander T.
2. John Bell, Jr.
5-4 James (4th son of George & Helen Taylor) md. Betsy Twyford. They lived, where Robert Taylor lives, 1980. They had 1 son and 4 daus.
1. Ellen
2. James
3. Sarah
4. Mary
5. RebeccaPAGE 709. 1. Ellen, dau. of James and Betsy Taylor md. John Annand. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
1. Leonard
2. Fenwick
3. Libbie
4. Annie
2. James son of James and Betsy Taylor, last heard of in Minnesota.
3. Sarah 2nd dau. of James and Betsy Taylor, md. Alfred Thompson.
4. Mary 3rd dau. of James and Betsy Taylor, md. George Sutherland. They had 1 son, 2 daus.
1. John of Gay’s River
2. Margaret (Mrs. Capt. John Burris)
3. Annie (Mrs. John Shaw)
5. Rebecca 4th dau. of James and Betsy Taylor md. Robert Cruickshank. 2 sons and 2 daus.
1. Sydney
2. Robert
3. Annie
4. Susan
6-5 Helen (1st dau. of George & Helen Taylor) md. John Annand of Gay’s River. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
1. Rev. Joseph Annand of Hantsport
2. John
3. William
4. Dau. (Frame) son Rev. Dr. Frame
5. Dau (Corbett) son of Sylvannus of Cook’s Brook7-6 John (5th son of George and Helen Taylor) md. Jane Henderson. They had 2 sons and 2 daus. Both are buried in Hillside Cemetery.
Inscription:
John 1809-Aug 6, 1858
Jane 1809-Mar 9, 1895
1. John Henderson b 1838-1908
2. Ellen Simpson
3. Jane Stewart
4. Sidney Merkland
PAGE 710. 1. John (1st son of John and Jane Taylor) md. Annie Layton Bates. He md. 2nd Ellen Bell (1842-1924.) (dau. of Thompson and Barbara Muir Bell). John and Annie had 4 sons and 1 dau.
*1 Arthur b 1865-1920
*2. Jane T. b Mar 12, 1867
*3. George Henry b Dec. 15, 1869-Apr. 2, 1923
*4. Albert D. b 1872-1929
*5. Sidney Herbert b May 12, 1875 John and Ellen had 1 son
6. John Hiram b Feb. 15, 1885-May 12, 1914
1. Arthur 1st son of John and Annie Taylor went west in 1885 and died in Van., B.C. in 1920
2. Jane 1st dau. of John and Annie Taylor md. George Jennings and raised a large family. Md. 2nd Robert Fraser of Higginsville.3. George 2nd son of George and Annie Taylor md. Jennie Sibley. 2 sons and 1 dau. See Sibley history.
4. Albert 3rd son of John and Annie Taylor, unmarried.
5. Sidney 4th son of John and Annie Taylor md. Sarah Ervin (dau. of Samuel & Emma Archibald Ervin). 5 daus. and 2 sons.
1. Freda
2. Cecil S.
3. Bessie
4. Annie
5. Emma
6. Irene
7. John Henderson1. Freda md. E.C. Johnson of Detroit. No issue.
2. Cecil md. Sarah Bulmer of Glenholme.
1 son and 2 daus.
1. Helen
2. Harold
3. Annie
Helen dau. of Cecil and Sarah Taylor, md. John Appleby of Newcastle, N.B. - one son William Taylor Appleby.PAGE 711.
3. Bessie 2nd dau. of Sydney and Sarah Ervin Taylor, md. Earl Davis. They had 4 sons and 1 dau.
1. Bernard
2. John
3. Robert
4. Jane
5. Walter
4. Annie 3rd dau. of Sydney and Sarah Ervin Taylor md. A.W. MacIntyre of
Stewiacke. 1 son and 2 daus.
1. Catherine
2. Jack
3. Cheryl
5. Emma 4th dau. of Sydney and Sarah Ervin Taylor md. Douglas R. Arklie. 2 daus.
and one son.
1. Margaret
2. Jean
3. Douglas
Irene 5th dau. of Sydney and Sarah Ervin Taylor md. Alex Cooper. 1 dau. Karen7. John ( son of Sidney and Sarah Ervin) md. Vivian Yee. No issue. While overseas in the last war, John located the place where the Taylors lived in Scotland and saw the house they left in 1810. He also saw the old crane they used to have in their fireplace - it was built into a new house that was erected in 1918.
8. John (son of John Taylor and Ellen Bell) md. Emma McFetridge (dau. of Robert McFetridge). No issue. He died May 12, 1914 and his widow later md. Matthew White.2. Ellen (1st dau. of John and Jane Henderson Taylor) md. Rev. Alfred E. LePage. Record of 2 children.
PAGE 712.
3. Jane (2nd dau. of John and Jane Taylor) md. Robert C. Ervin. They had 6 sons and 4 daus.
1. Mamie died when 2 yrs. old
2. Dau. died in infancy
3. Stewart died young.
4. George
5. Joseph
6. Alexander Henderson
7. Charles K.
8. Chester Brown
9. Stella Jane b Mar. 10, 1886-
10. Luella Shaw b Dec. 25, 1887-
4. George son of Jane and Robert C. Ervin, died in Everett, Washington. 2 daus. and 1 son.
1. Dorothy
2. Jane
3 Son died young
5. Joseph son of Jane and Robert Ervin md. Linnie Parker. No issue.
6. Alexander son of Jane and Robert Ervin md. Nettie Fraser and lived in Edmonton. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
7. Charles son of Jane and Robert Ervin, md. ------ ------. No issue.
8. Chester son of Jane and Robert Ervin, md. ------ ------. No issue.
9. Stella dau. of Jane and Robert Ervin, is unmarried.
10. Luella dau. of Jane and Robert Ervin md. Frank McFadgen. They live in Guelph, Ont. and have 2 sons.4. Sidney (2nd son of John & Jane Henderson Taylor) md. Rebecca Taylor.
3 sons and 2 daus.
1. Ernest died in Red Bluff, Calif.
2. Bert died a young boy
3. Stewart of San Francisco, Calif.
4. Stella (Mrs. Kristianson, Calif.)
5. Viola, unmarried, Calif.PAGE 713.
8-7 Joseph (6th son of George & Helen Taylor), md. and has 2 daus.
1. Eleanor (Mrs. Marshall of Maitland)
2. Miriam
9-8 Margaret (2nd dau. of George and Helen Taylor) md. David Annand of Cook's Brook. See Annand history.
10-9 Eliza (3rd dau. of George & Helen Taylor) died in infancy.
11-10 Mary Ann (5th dau. of George & Helen Taylor) md. Alexander Annand. They had 1 son.
1. Alexander, died young.
Mary Ann md. 2nd William Cook of Cook's Brook. 1 son and 1 dau.
1. George
2. Henrietta
1. George son of Mary Ann Taylor and William Cook, md. Lucy Merson. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
1. Frank of Milford Station
2. Warren of Middle Musquodoboit
3. Edwin of Cook's Brook
4. Dau. (Mrs. Frank Frame of Gay's River)
5. Dau. (Mrs. Ernest McCurdy of Windsor, Ont.)
2. Henrietta dau. of Mary Ann Taylor and William Cook md. Robert Killough. 2 sons
and 1 dau.
1. Alexander
2. Robert
3. Dau. (Mrs. Edward Kerr of Milford)12-11 Edward (7th son of George and Helen Taylor) md. Hannah Logan. They lived for many years on the home farm in Chaswood most of their family were born there.
7 sons 2 daus.
1. Joseph P.
2. Elizabeth (Mrs. Killough)
3. George in Van., B.C.
4. Robert
5. Edward S.
6. Malcolm
7. Miles
8. Frank
9. Esther (Mrs. John Marks)PAGE 714.
1. Joseph P. son of Edward and Hannah Taylor, md. Kate Johnson. They had 5 sons.
1. Harry Neil b May 23, 1885
2. Warren Johnson died May 13, 1888
3. Ernest b Apr. 16, 1887
4. Donald b Mar. 6, 1889
5. Ross
Joseph Taylor ran a grist mill in Murchyville.6. Malcolm 5th son of Edward and Hannah Taylor, md. Ellen Bates in Minnepolis. 1 dau. Jennet, died young.
7. Miles, son of Edward and Hannah Taylor, md. ------ and had 1 dau. Jane, died young.13-12 Elizabeth (5th dau. of George & Helen Taylor) md. William Leck. Her genealogy is given in the Leck family as No. 6-5
14-13 Robert (8th son of George and Helen Taylor) md. Esther Wilson, dau. of William Wilson and Nancy Ervin. They built the house and other buildings where Walter Webster Jr. lives, 1980, until it was burned in 1884. 3 sons and 4 daus.
1. Henrietta (Mrs. Alex Tays) dau. of Robert and Esther Wilson. 1 son and 1 dau.[**editing note: numbers below appear as in the original -- lineage not clear to editor - cja]
**1. Ella
**2. Ernest
2. Alexander G.
3. William
4. Henry Gervie
5. Georgina
6. Mary Emma b Feb. 14, 1860
7. Lorina
Lyle Fleming, grandnephew of A.G. Taylor, resides, Prince George, B.C. (1980).PAGE 715.
2. Alexander, son of Robert and Esther Wilson, md. Jane Shaw. They had:
1. Ansel C.
2. Harvey Lemon b Apr. 14, 1876
3. Lexie
4. Grace
3. William 2nd son of Robert and Esther Taylor, md. Sadie Archibald of Bedford. 1 son and 2 daus.
1. Amy
2. Archie
3. Lou4. Henry Gervie 3rd son of Robert and Esther Taylor, md. and lived in Vancouver.
5. Georgina 2nd dau. of Robert and Esther Taylor, md. ---- Hogan and lived in Bedford,Mass.
6. Mary Emma 3rd dau. of Robert and Esther Taylor, md. Robert Bell. 1 son and 1 dau.
1. Roby
2. Etta died in 1920
7. Lorina 4th dau. of Robert and Esther Taylor, (Mrs. Stevens), died in Edmonton.
James White
Thomas White of Ballyboyland, near Ballymoney, County Antrim, Ireland came to Nova Scotia sometime before June 1818. The records show that he was employed in Truro for a year beginning June 1818. Between that time and Nov. 1820, he had gone back to Ireland and returned to Nova Scotia. This time he was accompanied by his parents and other members of the family. The father's name was James, Mother's name is unknown, (thought to be Adams).
1. James and his wife had 2 sons and 3 daus.
*2-1 Thomas
3-2 James
*4-3 Janet
*5-4 Mary
*6-5 Dau. (Mrs. Samuel Pearson)PAGE 716.
In November 1820, James and his two sons purchased 400 acres of land from Adams Archibald. The land was situated in the district called "Canada Settlement," now part of Brookvale.
2-1 Thomas (1st son of James White) md. Margaret Fraser, Mount Uniacke, on Jan. 4, 1830. She was a daughter of John and Jean Fraser whose ancestors came from Scotland to Merigomish. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George E.W. Morris of the Parish of St. Paul's, Rawdon, Hants Co. They settled in "Canada Settlement", Brookvale. Thomas and Margaret had 5 sons and 1 dau.
*7-1 John W.
*8-2 James D.
*9-3 Samuel
10-4 Thomas A.
*11-5 Matthew T.A.
*12-6 Janet
7-1 John (1st son of Thomas and Margaret Fraser White) md. Eliza Henderson and for many years they lived in Antigonish town. They had 4 sons and 5 daus. There was also a son John by a previous marriage.
13-1 John
14-2 Matthew
15-3 William
16-4 James
17-5 Elmer
18-6 Margaret (md. Dr. W.A. Smith of Gloucester, Mass.)
19-7 Jessie (Mrs. MacLaughlin of Regina)
20-8 Katherine (Mrs. J.A. Mitchell of Calgary)
21-9 Mable (Mrs. J.A. MacKeigan of Halifax)
22-10 Etta, Brooklyn, New York
13-1 John (no record)8-2 James (2nd son of [James]** and Margaret Fraser White) md. Rachael Jennings. They lived in various places in Halifax Co. James and Rachael had 3 sons and 5 daus.
**[Typists Note: This appears as James in the original, but would seem to be an error -- see 2-1 Thomas md. Margaret ]PAGE 717.
23-1 Josiah
24-2 George
25-3 Joseph - unmarried
26-4 Janet
27-5 Hanna
28-6 Annie
29-7 Elizabeth
30-8 Mary23-1 Josiah md. Miss Lawlor. They had sons and daus. Mrs. Fulton Andrews is a grand-daughter.
24-2 George md. and lived in Westville.
26-4 Janet md. William Cole of Oldham. They had several children.
27-5 Hanna md. James Murphy of Caribou and had several sons and daus.
28-6 Annie md. William Butcher, resided at Long Beach, California.
29-7 Elizabeth md. and lived in Glace Bay.
30-8 Mary md. and lived in Halifax.9-3 Samuel P. (3rd son of Thomas & Margaret Fraser White) md. Mary, dau. of Phillip ad Elizabeth Butcher of Upper Musquodoboit. They lived in Brookvale and in Middle Musquodoboit, all their lives. They had 4 sons and 4 daus.
*31-1 S. Milton
*32-2 Matthew J.
*33-3 W. Melvin
*34-4 T. Warren
*35-5 Grace J.
*36-6 J. Mabel
*37-7 Edith M.
*38-8 Emma
31-1 Milton md. Effie Morrison of Cape North, Cape Breton, N.S. They had 2 sons and 2 daus.
39-1 Viola
40-2 Lillian
41-3 Munro - unmarried
42-4 Graham39-1 Viola md. Basil Croft of Bridgewater, N.S. They reside in Middle Musquodoboit. No issue.
PAGE 718.
40-2 Lillian md. Frank Holman. They had 1 dau. and 3 sons.
43-1 Ann
44-2 Raymond
45-3 Robert
46-4 Reginald42-4 Graham md. Edna Corkum of Waterville, Kings Co. They have 1 dau. and 2 sons.
47-1 Aubrey
48-2 Phyllis
49-3 Daniel32-2 Matthew J. md. Jean Fox, daughter of John Fox of South Section, Middle Musquodoboit. They had 1 son.
50-1 Ira
Jean died, Matthew md. 2nd Emma J. McFetridge, widow of John Taylor.
50-1 Ira md. Christina Archibald, dau. of Leander Archibald of South Section, Middle Musquodoboit. 1 dau. and 2 sons.
50-1 Marie
51-2 Keith
52-3 Bruce33-3 Melvin md. Jennie MacLeod of Baddeck, N.S. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
53-1 Douglas
54-2 Lloyd
55-3 Gladys
53-1 Douglas md. Marion Whalley of Elderbank. 2 daus.
56-1 Sharon
57-2 Lynne
54-2 Lloyd md. Theresa Comisky of Vancouver, where they reside. 1 son and 1 dau.
58-1 Craig
59-2 Theresa Lynne
55-3 Gladys md. Sylvan Fraser. 4 daus.PAGE 719.
60-1 Donna
61-2 Laura
62-3 Peggy
63-4 Theresa Ann
63-5 Cindy34-4 Warren was unmarried, he died in 1958.
35-5 Grace md. John A. MacDonald of Cape North, N.S. and Roxbury, Mass. They had 3 sons and 3 daus.
*64-1 Douglas
*65-2 Gordon
*66-3 Norman
*67-4 Ella
*68-5 Anna
*69-6 Marion
64-1 Douglas md. Muriel Allen, 1 son and 1 dau.
70-1 Douglas
71-2 Valerie
65-2 Gordon md. Alice Maloney of Candia, N.H. 4 sons.
66-3 Norman md. Virginia Strong of Boston, Mass. No issue.
67-4 Ella md. Rev. Nathaniel Causey, Louisiana. 2 daus.
72-1 Mary
73-2 Naomi68-5 Anna md. Rev. Paul West, Louisiana. 1 dau.
74-1 Joyce69-6 Marion md. Howard Ring of Manchester, N.H. 1 son and 1 dau.
75-1 Scott
76-2 Karen36-6 J. Mabel, B.A. Dalhousie, received her Master of Education from Harvard. She md. John Wilkinson, B.A. from Mount Allison and M.A. from Dalhousie. No issue.
37-7 Edith was a graduate of Provincial Normal College, Truro, a specialist in teaching primary grades of public schools. She was unmarried.PAGE 720.
38-8 Emma also graduated from Provincial Normal College, and was a teacher in various sections of N.S. Unmarried.
10-4 Thomas A. (4th son of Thomas & Margaret Fraser White) left Musquodoboit as a young man, for the U.S.A.
11-5 Matthew (5th son of Thomas & Margaret Fraser White) taught school for awhile in Nova Scotia. Later he went to California where he studied Theology and became a minister. He md. and had 2 daus.
77-1 Eleanor (Mrs. Smith)
78-2 Mabel, a graduate of the University of California and High School. Teacher.12-6 Janet (only dau. of Thomas & Margaret Fraser White) md. Henry Higgins of Higginsville. No issue.
3-2 James (2nd son of James and Adams White) md. Mary Jane Dimock of Windsor, N.S. James left Musquodoboit as a young man. They had a family of 10 sons and daus.
79-1 David had 2 daus. [3 sons?]* *
80-1 Annie (Mrs. Arthur Henry of Upper Musquodoboit)
81-2 Mary (Mrs. Sidney Milne of Dartmouth)
82-3 William
83-4 John D.
84-5 Wendell
Lawrence Milne of Kentville, Mrs. Peter Webb, Dartmouth, Lawrence Henry, Upper Musquodoboit, Grace Henry, Montreal and Mrs. Myron Johnson, Wolfville are all grandchildren of David White. (79-1)4-3 Janet (1st dau. of James and ----- Adams White) was the second wife of William Henry of Upper Musquodoboit. Janet and William Henry had no issue.
5-4 Mary (2nd dau. of James and ----- Adams White) md. James McFetridge of Chaswood. Her descendants are listed in the McFetridge history.** [?? David's lineage not clear to editor] cja
PAGE 721.
6-5 ------ (3rd dau. of James and ----- Adams White) md. Samuel Pearson. Her descendants are listed in the Pearson history.
Data Supplied by: Mrs. John Wilkinson.
John White
John White came from England about 1800 and settled in the forest between Murchyville and Reid Settlement. On the White Road quite near Higginsville, are the remains of the farm of John White.
1. John md. Susan ----- and had 3 sons and 7 daus.
*2-1 John b 1818 d Mar. 13, 1890, age 72 yrs.
3-2 Charles
4-3 William
*5-4 Mary
*6-5 Susan
7-6 Amelia
8-7 Sarah
9-8 Margaret
10-9 Anna
11-10 Isabella
John the Pioneer died at the home of his daughter Sarah, Mrs. George Fisher in Upper Musquodoboit on May 29, 1878. His wife Susan died July 31, 1877.2-1 John (1st son of John and Susan White) md. Abbie Higgins. They lived in Higginsville. The road to their farm runs past the home of the late Chester Higgins and appears again on the farm now owned by Robert Redden, 1980. They had 2 sons and 3 daus.
*12-1 Jane b Dec. 4, 1843
*13-2 Susan b Aug. 29, 1845-1898
*14-3 Robert
*15-4 John died young
16-5 Abigail b Jan. 3, 1860-1942PAGE 722.
12-1 Jane (1st dau. of John and Abbie Higgins White) md. William Miller (son of Joseph and Elizabeth Higgins Miller). They had 5 sons and 6 daus.
*17-1 Harriett Bryson b Jan. 5, 1865
*18-2 Abigail White b Dec. 28, 1867
*19-3 William b Sept. 8, 1869
*20-4 Jenet b June 11, 1871
*21-5 Nora b Sept. 5, 1873
*22-6 John
*23-7 Charles
*24-8 Ernest
*25-9 Clyde
*26-10 May
*27-11 Mabel
17-1 Harriett md. John Burke, they lived in Marlborough, Mass. They had 3 sons and 2 daus.
*28-1 Eva Jane
*29-2 Robert
*30-3 Ernest
*31-4 Ralph
*32-5 Margaret
28-1 Eva Jane lived in Keene, N.H.
29-2 Robert had one daughter, lived in Florida.
30-3 Ernest lived in Avon, Mass. 1 dau.
31-4 Ralph lived in New Hampshire.
32-5 Margaret lived in Avon, Mass. 2 sons.18-2 Abigail (2nd dau. of William & Jane White Miller), md. Hugh Reid. Her descendants are listed in the Reid history.
19-3 William (1st son of William & Jane White Miller), md. Bessie Fraser of Upper Musquodoboit. They had 7 sons and 2 daus.
*33-1 Charles Fraser
*34-2 Bert
*35-3 Fred died in infancy
*36-4 Eva died in infancy
*37-5 Julia Helen b Apr. 15, 1900PAGE 723.
*38-6 John Winford b July 29, 1905
*39-7 William Ervin
*40-8 Ralph Burke
*41-9 Kurk died in infancy
33-1 Charles md. Amy Dillman, lived at Elderbank until his death in the 1930's. 1 son and 1 dau., Fraser William and Annie Elizabeth, both living in Elmsvale.34-2 Bert, a soldier in W.W. 1, died in France, 1919 on his way home to Canada.
37-5 Julia md. John Burns. Lived in Bedford. 2 sons and 2 daus.
38-6 John resides in Slocan, B.C. - 1 dau.
39-7 William md. Jennie Webber, lived in Upper Musquodoboit. No Issue.4-7 Ralph md. Ivy Guise of England. He lives in Elderbank. They had 2 daus. and 1 son.
42-1 Shirley Elizabeth
43-2 Burke Ralph
44-3 Gail20-4 Jenet (2nd dau. of William and Jane White Miller) md. Moses Belmore. They live in Malboro, Mass. 1 son and 3 daus.
45-1 Mildred
46-2 May
47-3 Charles
48-4 Jennie21-5 Nora (3rd dau. of William and Jane White Miller) md. Henry Fisher, Upper
Musquodoboit. They live in California, 3 sons and 3 daus.
49-1 Raymond
50-2 Lottie
51-3 William
52-4 Ethel
53-5 Frances
54-6 Emery22-6 John (2nd son of William and Jane White Miller)md. Christina DeBay of DeBay's Cove. 5 sons and 4 daus.
PAGE 724.
55-1 Nora - Mrs. John Harold Higgins
56-2 Everett - Lindsay Lake
57-3 Leona - Mrs. Elmer Stewart of upper Musq.
58-4 Edward, Seaforth
59-5 Ella - Mrs. Lawrence DeBay of DeBay's Cove
60-6 Grace - Mrs. Enio Jokela, Higginsville, md. 2nd. Lee Whitman
61-7 Raymond, killed in World War II
62-8 Malcolm in Calgary, Alta.
63-9 Herbert in Calgary, Alta.23-7 Charles (3rd son of William and Jane White Miller) md. Jane Miller of Dean, Halifax Co.
24-8 Ernest (4th son of William and Jane White Miller) md. Mabel Hamilton of Brookvale. They had 4 sons and 3 daus.
64-1 Florence - Mrs. John McMaster, Shumaker, Ont.
65-2 Sidney, Ottawa
66-3 Marjorie, Mrs. Lawson Monk, Pickle Crow, Ont.
67-4 Elmer, Timmins, Ont.
68-5 Stanley, Brockton, Mass.
69-6 Ethel - Mrs. Harold Dillon, Porcupine, Ont.
70-7 Ira, Marlboro, Mass.24-8 Ernest md. 2nd Pheobe Spurrell of Montreal. 4 sons and 1 dau.
71-8 Helen - Mrs. James Vanderbeck, Levack, Ont.
72-9 Walter, South Porcupine, Ont.
73-10 Harvey, Norwood, Ont.
74-11 Mervyn, Norwood, Ont.
75-12 Dudley, Kapuskasing, Ont.25-9 Clyde (5th son of William Jane White Miller) md. Annie Scott of Westville. They had 4 sons and 1 dau.
76-1 Lawrence
77-2 Gilbert
78-3 Maurice
79-4 Daisy
80-5 William HughPAGE 725.
26-10 May (5th dau. of William and Jane White Miller) md. Norman Higgins of Higginsville. They had 5 sons and 2 daus.
81-1 Morris md. Susan Matheson
82-2 Emma - Mrs. Clyde Carver of Middle Musquodoboit
83-3 Augustus md. Violet Black
84-4 Seldon md. Hannah Matheson
85-5 Daisy - Mrs. Wilfred Scott
86-6 Gordon md. Helen Archibald
87-7 Linley died in infancy27-11 Mabel (6th dau. of William & Jane White Miller) md. James Clattenburg of Pleasant Harbour. Died young, no issue.
13-2 Susan (1st dau. of John & Abbie Higgins White) md. Alexander Ives Clark on June 22, 1865. They had 1 son and 9 daus.
89-1 Mary Jane b Jan. 18, 1866-Sept. 18, 1867
*90-2 Nora Horton b June 19, 1868
*91-3 Emma b Jan. 6, 1871
*92-4 Charlotte Fisher b May 6, 1873-Mar. 4, 1876
*93-5 Bertha May b Aug. 4, 1875-Dec. 27, 1878
*94-6 Helen Thompson b Aug. 29, 1879
*95-7 Maud b July 25, 1882
*96-8 John Alexander b Dec. 23, 1886
*97-9 Janet Gordon b Sept. 4, 1884
*98-10 Elizabeth Frances b 188590-2 Nora md. Levi Wentzell. They had 3 sons and 5 daus.
99-1 Mable
100-2 Edith
101-3 Clark
102-4 Ira
103-5 Blanche
104-6 Helen
105-7 Audrey
106-8 JamesPAGE 726.
91-3 Emma md. Muir McCabe, Greenfield, Col. Co., N.S. 5 daus. and 2 sons.
107-1 Ada (Mrs. Percy Prest, Stewiacke, N.S.)
108-2 Gertrude
109-3 Susan
110-4 Bertha
111-5 Reuben
112-6 Harriett
113-7 Stuart94-6 Helen md. Richard McCabe, Truro. 4 sons and 4 daus.
114-1 Percy
115-2 Hazel
116-3 Gerald
117-4 Harold
118-5 Helen
119-6 Greta
120-7 Phyllis
121-8 Russell95-7 Maud md. Byers Whidden, a farmer in Greenfield. They had 2 sons and 1 dau.
122-1 Stanley
123-2 Jean
124-3 Guy96-8 John (1st son of Alexander & Susan White Clark) md. Marion McCabe. Lived in Harmony, Col. Co., N.S. 3 sons.
125-1 John
126-2 Sydney
127-3 Ross97-9 Janet (8th dau. of Alexander & Susan White Clark) md. John Dughan, a farmer in Shubenacadie. 1 dau.
128-1 JessiePAGE 727.
98-10 Elizabeth (8th dau. of Alexander & Susan White Clark) md. Turner McCabe, Malmouth, Maine. 6 sons and 2 daus.
129-1 Lillian
130-2 Neil
131-3 Vincent
132-4 Quentin
133-5 Vera
134-6 Milton
135-7 John
136-8 Lloyd14-3 Robert (1st son of John & Abigail Higgins White) md. 1 son and 3 daus.
137-1 Abbie (Mrs. George Fuller)
138-2 Marion
139-3 Warren, Lexington, Mass
140-4 Ruth16-5 Abbie (3rd dau. of John and Abigail Higgins White) md. Leander McCabe of Greenfield. 4 sons and 2 daus.
141-1 Alexander b 1879-1929
*142-2 Ross Stanley b Oct. 7, 1881- Oct. 1952
*143-3 Robert Lee b 1884-1916
*144-4 Emily Beatrice b 1886-1949
*145-5 Lizzie White b 1891-1901
*146-6 Raymond Tweedie b Oct. 7, 1892-
141-1 Alexander, md., 2 children.
142-2 Ross md. Maude Smith, 1 dau.
147-1 Beatrice (Mrs. G.E. Heustis of Brookfield)
143-3 Robert, md. No Issue.
144-4 Emily was unmarried.
146-6 Raymond md. Jessie Ayers Brown of Dorchester, N.B. No issue.3-2 Charles (2nd son of John and Susan White, the Pioneers,) moved to Maitland, where he kept a hotel. No further record.
4-3 William (3rd son of John and Susan White) settled in Maitland. No further record.
5-4 Mary (1st dau. of John and Susan White) md. Richard Archibald on Dec. 31, 1835. They lived on the Millen (Milne) road leading to South Branch. Her descendants are listed in the David Archibald history.PAGE 728.
6-5 Susan (2nd dau. of John and Susan White) md. W. Bryson.
7-6 Amelia (3rd dau. of John and Susan White) md. George Watson.
8-7 Sarah (4th dau. of John and Susan White) md. George Fisher, lived in Upper Musquodoboit.
9-8 Margaret (5th dau. of John and Susan White) md. Richard Fox. They moved to Bangor, Maine.
10-9 Anna (6th dau. of John and Susan White) md. David Fox, moved to Michigan.
11-10 Isabella (7th dau. of John & Susan White) md. Moses Wright and settled in Goshen, now Meadowvale, Upper Stewiacke. 3 sons and 1 dau.
*148-1 Mary
149-2 John
150-3 William
151-4 Charles
148-1 Mary md. Albert Bryson, her aunt Susan Bryson's son. Her descendants are listed in William Bryson's history.
149-2 John moved to the U.S.A.
150-3 William moved to the U.S.A.
151-4 Charles moved to the U.S.A.
Mr. and Mrs. Moses Wright moved to Massachusetts where they died.
Mr. Wright died Aug. 12, 1898. Mrs. Wright died Feb. 14, 1907.PAGE 729.
A Musquodoboit Miscellany The Past is foreign country, where things are done differently; but the people who live there are my own.
PAGE 730.
[IMAGE OF DR. HARRISON'S HOUSE MAY BE VIEWED AT]
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nshalifa/MusquodoboitPioneers.htmlMiddle Musquodoboit, N.S.
The residence built by the first resident physician in the
Musquodoboit Valley, Dr. William Harrison.
This house, with other buildings and seven acres of and,
was bought in 1910 by the Agricultural Society. From
that date, the annual Halifax County Exhibition has been
held on this site.PAGE 730(b) The Agricultural Society Agricola was pen-name for a Scotsman, John Young. In the year 1818 a series of letters, published in the Acadian Recorder, Halifax, over the signature of “Agricola” at once caught the attention of the public. These letters (38) were subsequently republished in a volume entitled, "The Letters of Agricola". Directly as a result of his writings, the Central Agricultural Society of N.S. which included representatives from every part of the province was organized on Dec. 15, 1818:
To AgricolaMusquodoboit, Feb. 2, 1819
Sir:
It is with pleasure I acknowledge the receipt of yours on the 16th January. To further your general views, a meeting of the inhabitants on this river was held on Monday, the 1st instant, when about 24 attended; several being necessarily hindered and some not having due notice. We however, formed a Society to be called the "Musquodoboit Farmer Society", elected a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer and a committee of six to frame By-laws, etc. Our Society will at least consist of 50 members, perhaps more, as a desire of improvement begins to prevail here. You highly merit our most grateful acknowledgement for your benevolent intentions, and zealous exertions in awakening the spirit of agriculture throughout the province from her deathlike inactivity. The climate and soil of Nova Scotia are in no respect inferior to those of Britain, and were the same sort of tillage used, would be equally productive. When our By-laws are framed, we shall then open correspondence with the Central Board. I am Sir, with great esteem, yours sincerely.James BenviePAGE 731. The provincial Agricultural Society of Halifax on Apr. 24, 1819 voted $25 to Musquodoboit "because the association there embraces members living partly in the district of Halifax and partly in Colchester". This money was set aside to provide prizes for the encouragement of husbandry. This was the second agricultural society in the province. Apparently the Society was later divided into Upper and Lower Musquodoboit. Upper Musquodoboit was organized in 1835, in 1865 they had 62 members, subscriptions paid were $62.00, a Government grant of $87.00 was received. They held their first Exhibition in the summer of 1866, and expended $50.00 in prizes. David Archibald was Secretary.
Lower Musquodoboit Agricultural Society was organized in 1854. In March 1868, there were 61 members, fees paid were $61.00 and the government grant was $84.00; the members agreed to devote their funds in 1865 to the purchase of improved breeds of sheep and pigs.
Copy of Minutes April 1865
Total receipts for year included subscriptions, Provincial grant, balance on hand and sale of stock $395.23 expenses $193.48 balance $201.75. Last season has been an unusually dry one, the hay crop is less than the average but of the very best quality. Oats and wheat less than average in quantity, but of good quality. Potatoes more than average and keeping sound in the cellars, turnips a light crop. In this part of the country raising stock is our main dependence. Our river for over 30 miles abounds with hay, much of it is taken off year after year without manure. We need very much an improved breed of cattle. When there is stock imported into the province we are not able to able to compete with the wealthy farmers about Halifax or Windsor. If some of the improved breeds were sent to this settlement it would be a great benefit to it: they might not bring the high prices they would in other parts, but we think it would be a more general benefit, with a population of 2000 persons, mostly farmers and two Agricultural Societies in a flourishing state. This Society has been a great benefit to the settlement and we trust with the new Agricultural Act and increased Provincial aid, it may do more than it ever has done.Robert A. Logan President
C.N. Sprott SecretaryPAGE 732 The early Exhibitions were held in the vicinity of Jimmie Reid's store and residence (1880) and meals were served in the old Drill Hall, nearby.
In June 1886 they resolved to hold an agricultural show in October. $80.00 was voted to be given in prize money.The Herald, Sat., Oct. 9, 1886
Musquodoboit, October 6, 1886. A very interesting meeting took place this evening in temperance hall. Addresses were delivered by N.W. Smith, B. Sc., lecturer in natural science, Normal School, and others. The proceedings were interspersed with music, furnished by the choral glee club of Middle Musquodoboit. The chair was occupied by C.T. Sprott, chairman of the executive committee.
Prof. Smith first addressed the meeting. He paid a very high compliment to the managing committee of the exhibition for the success of the show. He referred to the school of agriculture in connection with the Normal School, where farmers’ sons can obtain a good education, fitting them for their special calling. He then spoke at length on the care of stock. Farmers in general are careful of their horses, but too often allow their cattle to look after themselves.PAGE 733.
Pure water and good food are essential to produce a healthy animal. A cow is a sensible animal, because she drinks water. She wants it pure. Food is necessary, not only to produce beef and milk, but also to generate animal heat. The food of the animal is produced from the soil. Constant feeding exhausts the soil of its three essentials nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric acid. These must be supplied, but cannot be done by buying artificial fertilizers.
Dr. Lawson thanked the people of Musquodoboit for getting up this exhibition in order to afford him an opportunity of visiting this beautiful valley. Musquodoboit is the agricultural centre of Halifax county. He wished to make a few remarks in a general way about the exhibition and the country. As he passed over the country between Musquodoboit and Shubenacadie he was struck with the vastness of the room for improvement. Today the people of this district had come to the front and thus made a great advance in the way of improvement. Exhibitions are the agricultural barometers of a country. There are few countries in which agriculture is properly carried on. An eminent agriculturist had said to the people of France that it would be well to import Chinese to teach them agriculture. We, however, have better teachers than the Chinese in the school of agriculture in Truro. He urged the farmers to send their sons to this school. The proper place for learning the practical work of farming is on the farm itself. Ploughing matches are valuable for this purpose. The exhibition of today will be of great use to the people of this district if they only persevere. He gave some useful hints in regard to conducting future exhibitions. While the exhibition was very creditable to the people of Musquodoboit there is room for improvement.PAGE 734.
He noticed large tracts of country left uncultivated. There is too little work done on the farms. We want to grow crops that will give employment all the year round. The crops, as seen in the exhibition, are nice samples of grain but too little only four exhibits of barley. Why not more? There were 13 exhibits of wheat, but not properly named. Exhibitions will improve this. The show of timothy seed was highly creditable, better than usually seen at exhibitions. He was glad to see sixteen fine samples of peas. Peas suit our climate admirably and should be largely grown here. The one great deficiency of the exhibition is want of variety. The exhibit of onions was splendid but should be larger. The secret of growing onions is to make the ground solid. The show of pumpkins and squashes was simply tremendous. The 60 tubs and dishes of butter were not shown to advantage. A very nice exhibit of ornamental plants a credit to the ladies. More plants should be grown to make our homes attractive. The exhibit of homespun was an interesting exhibit after a long drive on a cold day. The show of cattle was good but should have been better; there should have been more thoroughbreds. The show in sheep was far too small. In agricultural implements the only exhibits were a non-freezing pump, a dog churn and a straw cutter. This class has evidently been overlooked. Manufacturers of these implements would be glad to send their manufactures if notified. These remarks were made not in a spirit of criticism but by way of giving a few hints for the future, and he hoped all would take what he said in good part.
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The Hon. Provincial Secretary thought he had good cause for an action for damages against the person who circulated the report that he was to speak after delivering the opening address. The meeting so far had been a success in combining scientific knowledge with amusements in a popular entertainment. Much that had been said was eminently practical. What could be more practical than the advice of Dr. Lawson that the young men should be careful to find out who made the best bread and butter. Scientific men sometimes say much and yet know very little of the practical work of agriculture. It was refreshing to hear that Dr. Lawson and Prof. Smith could not tell the difference between a pumpkin and a squash.
Hon. Mr. Stairs said he took a great interest in farming. Two of his brothers had left mercantile pursuits and gone farming because they knew they would live happier lives. The successful farmer of today must secure the best stock and best implements available. Make these improved things the target to be aimed at. He congratulated the committee on the great success of the exhibition, and hoped to attend many more in Musquodoboit.
Warden Chipman was called to the platform, and said he believed that each district should follow these departments of industry for which it had a peculiar fitness. For example, the coast is suited for stock; the west for fruit. If you wish to raise beef go to Dr. Lawson for some of his splendid herd of short horns. If your farm is suitable for dairying, get Jerseys. The Warden was particularly partial to the Jersey. It goes back over 200 years. He thought the Holstein far inferior to the Jersey. At the recent show in Toronto the Jersey took 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes over all other competitors. At the present time there are about 100,000 Jerseys. In 1840 the first Jersey was imported. He gave instances of the milk and butter record of several individuals of the Jersey family, showing their superiority over all others.PAGE 736.
Votes of thanks were presented to the gentlemen who addressed the meeting. Following is the list of prize winners:
CLASS 1 HORSES
Best brood more 1, John D. Tupper; 2, James McHeffey.Best colt, 3 yrs. 1, A. N. Gladwin; 2, David McKeen.
Best colt, 2 yrs. 1, A. J. McCurdy; 2, Samuel Archibald.
Best colt, 1 yr. 1, James Dowling; 2, James McHeffey; honorable mention Isaac Logan.
Best sucking colt 1, John D. Tupper; 2, Robert Reid; 3, John W. Mitchell.
Best carriage horse 1, Charles Archibald; 2, Peter Archibald.
Best pair draft horses 1, John Howley; 2, F. McHeffey.
Best single draft horse 1, Hill and French; 2, Eben Brown.
CLASS 2 CATTLE (Thoroughbred)
Best Durham bull, 2 yrs. and over 1, Lower Musquodoboit Ag. Society; 2 do.
No other prizes awarded in this class.GRADE CATTLE
Best pair oxen, 5 yrs. and upwards 1, Robert Kaulback; 2, Wm. G. Cole.
Best pair oxen, 4 yrs. and upwards not awarded.
Best pair 3 yr. Old steers 1, J. Watson McCurdy; 2, Andrew Mitchell.
Best pair 2 yr. Old steer 1, Arthur S. Gladwin; 2, Henry Archibald.
Best pair 1 yr. Old steer 1, Robert McFetridge; 2, T. B. Gladwin.
Best pair steer calves 1, Robert Kaulback; 2, Samuel Ervin.
Best bull calf 1, Charles Deon, Jr.; 2, Fred Guild.
Best milk cow 1, D. W.B. Reid; 2, Allison Brown; 3, Robert Kaulback.PAGE 737.
Best 2 yr. Old heifer 1, Arthur S. Gladwin; 1, Henry Leck, Jr.
Best 1 yr. Old heifer 1, Mrs. Peter Clark; 2, Robert Kaulback.
Best heifer calf 1, C. B. Archibald; 2, Charles R. Tupper.CLASS 3 SHEEP
Best ram, 2 yrs. and upward 1, Wm. McKeen; 2, Arthur S. Gladwin; 3,
Arnold Gladwin.
Best ram, 1 yr. 1, Wm. Leck, Sr.; 2, Thos. Guild.
Best ram lamb 1, Wm. McKeen; 2, Andrew Mitchell; 3, Wm. McKeen.
Best pair wethers 2, Wm. Sedgewick.
Best pair Ewe 1, John A. McFetridge; 2, Arthur S. Gladwin.
Best pair ewe lambs 1, Robert Reid; 2, Wm. McKeen; 3, James Murphy.CLASS 4, - SWINE
Best boar 1, A.J. Reid.
Best breeding sow with litter not less than 5 pigs 1, Henry Archibald; 2, A.J. Reid.
Best fat hog 1, James Murphy; 2, Robert Logan.
Best spring pig 1, Robert Kaulback; 2, Frank McKenzie; 3, Henry Archibald.CLASS 5, - POULTRY
Best pair turkeys 1, John Erwin; 2, David Holensworth.
Best pair geese 1, David Holensworth; 2, James Murphy
Best pair ducks 1, Henry Higgins; 2, Watson McCurdy.
Best pair Brahma Fowls 1, Elizabeth McCurdy.
Best pair Brahma chickens 1, Elizabeth McCurdy.
Best pair black spanish fowls 1, James Murchy
Best pair black spanish chickens Henry Bherendt; 2, James Murchy
Best pair plymouth rock fowls 1, Henry Archibald; 2, James Murchy.PAGE 738.
Best pair Plymouth rock chickens 1, Henry Bherendt.
Best pair leghorn fowls 1, James Murchy
Best pair leghorn chickens 1, Henry Archibald; 2, Robert Kaulback.
Best pair barn yard fowls 1, Henry Archibald.
Best pair barn yard chickens 1, George N. Kent.CLASS 6 GRAIN AND SEEDS
Best half- bushel wheat 1, John Graham; 2, Silvanius Corbett; 3, Wm.Archibald.
Best half- bushel barley 1, John Cruickshanks; 2, James Murchy; 3, Jonathan Layton; 4, James Cassidy.
Best half- bushel black oats 1, Geo. McLeod; 2, Wm. Leck, Sr.; 3, George Bell; 4, J. P. Dean.
Best half- bushel white oats 1, Adam Archibald; 2, James Wilson, Jr. ; 3, Porter Taylor; 4, Wm. Dickie.
Best half- bushel buckwheat 1, Alex. Higgins; 2, Wm. Fox; 3, Thomas Guild; 4, W. J. McGeorge.
Best 25 lbs. Wheat flour 1, Robt. McFetridge; 2, James Wilson, Jr.
Best 25 lbs. Buckwheat flour 1, Joseph Bruce; 2, Joseph P. Taylor.
Best 25 lbs. Oatmeal 1, Joseph P. Taylor; 2, Joseph Bruce.
Best 6 ears yellow corn 1, C. N. Sprott; 2, Geo. S. Dickie.
Best peck white beans Geo. S. Dickie; 2, N. G. Reid; 3, W. J. McMullin.
Best peck coloured beans 1, Jonathan Layton; 2, W. J. McGeorge; 3, W. H. Guild.
Best peck field peas 1, Robt. Kaulback; 2, Andrew Mitchell.
Best half peck garden peas 1, Robt. Reid; 2, Silvenus Corbett.
Best half bushel timothy seed 1, Wm. J. McMullin; 2, Henry Beherendt; 3, Joseph Bruce.
Best half bushel turnip seed 1, A. N. GladwinPAGE 739.
Best 2 leaves bread 1, Mary Tupper; 2, Mrs. Edgar Archibald.
Best dozen rolls 1, Mrs. Edgar Archibald; 2, Malcolm McI. Logan.
Best half bushel early white potatoes 1, Geo. Bell; 2, Robt. Kaulback; 3, Robt. A. Logan.Class 7 - Roots and Vegetables
Best half bushel early rose potatoes 1, Robt. Kaulback; 2, David Archibald, Jr. ; 3, Henry Archibald.
Best half bushel early potatoes, any other kind 1, Wm. McKeen; 2, Wm. Archibald; (4th); 3, Henry Beherendt.
Best half bushel Beauty Hebron 1, W. M. Sedgewick; 2, Robt. Kaulback.
Best half bushel Queen of the Valley 1, W.M. Sedgewick.
Best half bushel Bronze Prolific 1, Robt. Kaulback; 2, Thomas Guild.
Best half bushel Prince Albert 1, A.S. Gladwin; 2, Wm. Sedgewick.
Best half bushel Johnson's Blues 1, John Cruickshank; 2, A.N. Gladwin.
Best half bushel White Elephant 1, John Cruickshank; 2, Robt. Kaulback.
Best half bushel stock potatoes 1, Robt. Kaulback; 2, David Archibald, Jr.
Best collection potatoes Robt. Kaulback; 2, W.M. Sedgewick; 3, A.S. Gladwin.
Best 6 turnips, Sweeds 1, A.J. Reid; 2, John Cruickshanks; 3, Robt. A. Logan.
Best 6 turnips, yellow Aberdeens 1, Adam Archibald; 2, Robt. Kaulback.
Best 6 turnips, white 1, Adam Archibald; 2, Robt. Kaulback.
Best 6 turnips, blood beets 1, Robt. Kaulback; 2, A.S. Gladwin; 3, David McKeen.
Best 6 long blood beets 1, Robt. Kaulback; 2, W.J. McMullin; 3, John Cruickshanks.PAGE 740.
Best 6 long red mangel-wurzel 1, not know.
Best 6 long orange mangel-wurzel 1, not awarded; 2, Geo. McLeod; 3, Henry Archibald.
Best 6 long orange carrots 1, Andrew Mitchell; 2, James Cassidy; 3, Robt. Kaulback.
Best 6 white Belgium carrots 1, David McKeen; 2, Jas. Murchy; 3, Geo. W. Cole.
Best 6 scarlet intermediate carrots 1, Henry Archibald; 2, Robt. Kaulback.
Best 6 Early Horn carrots 1, John Graham; 2, Jas. Cassidy.
Best 6 parsnips 1, Wm. Higgins; 2, Robt. A. Logan.
Best 4 head cabbages 1, John Graham; 2, S. Corbett.
Best cauliflower no entries.
Best 2 squash, Hubbard 1, Wm. Archibald.
Best 2 other kind 1, J. Laton; 2, W.J. McGeorge.
Best 2 pumpkins 1, W. J. McGeorge; 2, Jas. Ogilvie.
Largest pumpkin not awarded.
Best 12 large onions 1, J. Laton; 2, Henry Beherendt.
Best 12 multiplying onions 1, W. Leck, Sr., 2, M.M. Logan.
Best 2 cucumbers 1 John Graham; 2, James Brown.
Best 2 large tomatoes 1, Jessie McKenzie; 2, J.D. Tupper; 3, Robt. Kaulback.
Best 12 plum tomatoes 1, G.S. Dickey.
Twelve largest tomatoes 1, Arch. Archibald; 2, Robt. Kaulback.CLASS 8 DAIRY PRODUCE
Best tub butter, 20 lb. or over 1, P.S. Archibald; 2, W.H. Guild; 3, Robt. Kaulback.
Best tub butter 10 lb. 1, not awarded; 2, Henry Archibald; 3, Mrs. Alex Guild.
Best roll butter 1, Isaac Logan; 2, Allison Brown; 3, J. Watson McCurdy.PAGE 741.
Best half dozen prints butter 1, Isaac Logan; 2, J. Watson McCurdy; 3,John Ervin.
Best Dairy Cheese 1, not awarded; 2, J. Watson; 3, Thomas Guild.CLASS 9 WOOLEN GOODS
Best white flannel, all wool 1, Robt. Kaulback; 2, J.D. Tupper.
Best white flannel, cotton and wool 1, Mrs. David Dickie; 2, David McKeen.
Best gray homespun, all wool 1, J. Watson McCurdy; 2, Robt. Kaulback.
Best gray homespun, cotton and wool 1, J. Watson McCurdy; 2, Allen J. McCurdy.
Best pair blankets 1, P.G. Archibald; 2, Henry Beherendt.
Best rag mat 1, A.H. Gladwin; 2, Mrs. Edgar Archibald; 3, Robt. Kaulback.
Best yarn mat 1, C.N. Sprott.
Best pair socks 1, Wm. Dickie; 2, T.B. Gladwin.
Best pair mittens 1, Mrs. Matthew J. Archibald; 2, Elizabeth McCurdy.
Best 1 lb. white knitting yard 1, Fred W. Henry; 2, Mrs. Wm. Kent.
Best 1 lb. colored knitting yarn 1, Mrs. Adam Fleck; 2, Robt. Reid.
Best counterpane 1, Elizabeth Bryson; 2, Mrs. James D. Deon.CLASS 11 AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
Best double harrow 1, not awarded.
Best ox yoke 1, Alex E. Logan; 2, not awarded.
Best box card 1, not awarded; 2, T.B. Gladwin.
Best riding wagon 1, Walter McCurdy; 2, Edward Oates.
Best 6 axe handles 1, Wm. Taylor; 2, Geo. McWilliams.
Best single carriage harness 1, P.G. Archibald; 2, not awarded.PAGE 742.
CLASS 12 ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND FLOWERS
Best double geranium 1, A.N. Gladwin; 2, W.H. Gladwin.
Best single geranium 1, A.N. Gladwin; 2, W.H. Gladwin.
Best Fuchsia 1, W.J. McMullin; 2, Elizabeth Hannah.
Best Calceolaria 1, Mrs. W.M. Sedgewick.
Best calla lily 1, Mrs. W.M. Sedgewick.
Best tuberous plant 1, Wm. Layton; 2, Jessie McKenzie.
Best Bigonia 1, Mrs. M.J. Archibald; 2, Elizabeth Hannah.
Best 6 pots flowers 1, A.N. Gladwin; 2, Robt. Kaulback.
Best bouquet 1, Wm. Layton; 2, Marion Deon; 3, Jessie McKenzie.CLASS 13 FRUIT
Best half dozen gravensteins 1, William Wilson; 2, James Wilser, Jr.
Best half dozen robston pippins 1, John D. Tupper; 2, J. Wilser, Jr.
Best half dozen nonpariel E.R. Poole; 2, not awarded.
Best half dozen golden russet 1, Robert Newman; 2, not awarded.
Best half dozen northern spy Wm. McKeen.
Best half dozen King of Tompkins 1, not awarded.
Best half dozen Baldwins 1, not awarded; 2, N. Archibald (4th).
Best half dozen Emperor Alexander 1, W.W. Taylor; 2, Samuel Archibald.
Best half dozen Ben Davis W.H. Guild; 2, Edmund Henry.
Best half dozen other sort 1, James Kent; 2, W.H. Guild.
Best collection apples 1, Wm. McKeen.
Best dozen crab apples, transcendant 1, Alex Murchy; 2, R.H. Reid.PAGE 743.
Best dozen crab apples, Montreal beauty Wm. Wilson; 2, Mrs. W.M. Sedgewick.
Best dozen crab apples, queen's choice 1, Watson McCurdy; 2, W.H. Guild.
Best dozen plums 1, James Ogilvie; 2, R.H. Reid.
Best 2 bunches grapes honorable mention of collection from Hants Co.
Prizes in class 10 ladies work have not yet been awarded.The Halifax County Exhibition had been formed in 1885.
The Main Building at the Exhibition was formerly the home of Dr. Harrison, the first resident physician in the Valley. It was built about 1850.
The Agricultural Society purchased the property in 1910, seven acres in all, and erected sheds to house the 100 horses, the same number of cows, and "a creditable display of sheep, swine and poultry" shown that year. There was great improvement in quality and "the women’s work, butter and flowers would do credit to a fair at Halifax." The displays of fruit showed "less spot than those of the Annapolis Valley" demonstrating that "apples can be profitably raised in the valley of Musquodoboit"
In 1980 the Agricultural Society is still very active sponsoring the Exhibition on the same site but with numerous fine, new buildings. The President is Hugh Kaulback, and Mrs. Pat MacKay, Secretary-Treasurer; Mrs. Betty Rimmer is Secretary-Treasurer for the Exhibition Committee.
For many years the Annual Exhibition has been a four day event, usually held about mid-August and attracts ten thousand people.PAGE 744.
The Musquodoboit Creamery
The early records of the establishment of the Creamery at Middle Musquodoboit are, unfortunately, not available. However, the late Dr. Charles Henry Morris, Cameron, Texas, provided information to the effect that he worked on the Creamery while it was being built, in 1893.
In J. Duncan Bayer’s diary: "Sept. 3, 1894 visited the creamery at Middle Musquodoboit." This seems to indicate it was opened for business in 1894.
The first manager was G. Fred Doherty; he was here for two years. The next manager was John Sprott, he remained for several years.
Henry A. Beck took over as manager of the creamery in 1917 after it had failed four times. In February 1930 he sold out to Brookfield Creamery Co., Truro, N.S. The cream was collected by drivers with a double team of horses. These drivers left early in the morning on their different routes, returning to the creamery in early afternoon. In Chaswood, one of the first drivers was Ephriam McNutt; in Elmsvale, there were Sidney Guild and John W. Reid; in South Section Henry Hollingsworth; in Brookvale, Matthew White and various others.
In later years, from 1922, the cream was collected throughout the valley by the Company’s trucks at the rate of 15,000 lbs. a week, although in summer the amount was much larger, than in winter. In 1922 there were 380 patrons, (farmers selling cream).
In big troughs, called pasteurizers, the cream was heated, and then cooled to churning temperature, and held overnight. In the morning the cream was pumped from the pasteurizer into churns, and revolved by machinery 45 minutes to make butter. Buttermilk was then run off and the butter was allowed to drain. Next salt was added; the butter worked by rollers revolved in the churn to incorporate moisture andPAGE 745.
salt. The butter was then moved to hard-wood tables, printed in the familiar prints, "sheaf of wheat, ear of corn, clover, cherry, strawberry, grape, acorn, blackberry and roses," wrapped in a special form of butter wrapping paper and placed in boxes in cold storage ready for shipment.
In 1922, in one week, during the winter, 5500 lbs. of butter was made, and in summer 8000 lbs. per week. The Musquodoboit Valley creamery had the reputation of producing top quality butter.
When John Sprott was manager he used to make large cheeses, which customers
took in payment for money invested in the business.
During the last week of 1961, the Musquodoboit Valley Creamery closed. It was owned by the Brookfield Creamery Co. of Truro. Herbert Hughes was the last manager. In 1973, Everett Yohnke bought the creamery building and converted it into a charming residence.PAGE 746.
The early pioneers brought with them their religion and traditions, one walking hand in hand with the other. When the first Presbyterian church was raised to the glory of God in 1815 on land donated by John Layton for the purpose, a portion of the property was at once reserved for a cemetery; a custom from time out of mind in the Old Land, now as firmly planted in the new. The church building was their spiritual sanctuary and the land about sacred soil, where in a sure and certain hope of the Resurrection Morning, "their bones might lie soft, and the earth be light upon them."Cemeteries, Pioneer and Hillside The good man hath three treasures, Love and Light,
And calm Thoughts, regular as infant’s breath;
And three firm friends, more sure than day or night
Himself, his Maker and the angel Death.
Here, in this Pioneer Cemetery, lie many of the founders of the Settlement and builders of the church. Unfortunately, the cemetery plan has been lost and many graves are unmarked, but in church records of 1879, it is said that there were sixty-six lots, each one rod square; or, to put it another way, thirty square yards, five and one-half yards to a side. These family plots were sold slowly over the years, as the population grew, and by 1905 all had been taken up. The Rev. Mr. Laidlaw was the first minister to speak the words of comfort over the early graves in this cemetery, - it was called the graveyard in those days, and the first coffins were home made, no doubt often crude as materials were hard to come by.PAGE 747.
In 1838, however, we read that John Taylor was making coffins in his shop of "clear pine, dressed to a good surface with sand paper and pumice painted dull black, for adults fifteen shillings, sometimes only ten, and for a child, five."
When the Centenary celebrations were held in Middleton Church, 1915, many of the visitors from far places along with others contributed to a Cemetery Fund which was to be used to provide for future care. Angus McLeod, who had prospered as a merchant in St. Paul, Minnesota, and returned to the Valley for this special occasion, gave two hundred dollars. In all, six hundred and fifty-five dollars was raised, a large amount in 1915, and one hundred and fifty of this was used to put the cemetery into good condition. Five hundred dollars was invested in Government bonds, and the interest only, would be used for "Perpetual Care" of the grounds. No one could forsee that this modest amount would prove hopelessly inadequate to cope with constantly rising costs of maintenance.
The Pioneer Cemetery being taken up by 1905, it became necessary to look for further grave space, and accordingly, twelve and one-half acres were purchased from Joseph Day, on land known as James Rogers farm, across the present railway. The purchase price was one hundred dollars and the tender for clearing one acre was eighty. In 1907, it was found that this land lay too wet, and as a burial site it had to be abandoned. Apparently some interments had taken place, but the bodies were removed and placed in the new cemetery laid out on land bought from Mr. C.N. Sprott, adjacent to the Methodist Cemetery of that date, and much closer to the Presbyterian church. This Cemetery was known as the "New Cemetery” until being combined with the Methodist burying ground by act of Church Union 1925, the two became one and known as "Hillside." Shortly after Union, the Methodist Church burned down, and the site was razed to become part of the cemetery.PAGE 748
The piece of land bought from Mr. Sprott cost one hundred and fifty dollars. The lots sold for ten dollars each; each lot being "eighteen feet square, four lots lying together with a path four feet wide around the four lots." This land was confirmed to the Presbyterian Church for use as a cemetery, only, in 1909, and all business having to do with said cemetery was to be conducted at the Annual Meetings of the church congregation. At the Annual Meeting in 1914, the congregation decided to sell a right-of-way across the land for railway use, presumably to haul gravel for a roadbed, for the sum of twenty dollars. During the same year, another sum, this time for one hundred dollars, was paid by the railroad interests for right-of-way, whether for the same one or another, route is not stated, and we find the Ladies Sewing Circle of the Middleton Church clearing off the cemetery debt with donation of one hundred and ninety-five dollars and fifty-six cents!
Once again, as so often happened in the pioneer congregations, the busy Marthas and Priscillas came to the aid of their beloved church. The cemetery deed was finally recorded in 1919.
Meantime, a goodly number of young men had gone from Middle Musquodoboit to offer their lives for the country in that dread struggle, the First World War. And some, indeed, of that number gave their lives that others might live out their time in thisPAGE 749.
lovely Sabbath after Sabbath, in Middleton Church. A War Memorial was subscribed for, and on July 14, 1921 a very impressive monument was raised directly in front of the church. The bronze figure of a soldier, in the uniform of the time, meticulously delineated, stands on a handsome pedestal upon the sides of which are inscribed the names of the fallen. Their grave are far away but this is their memorial stone among their own people in their own place.
In 1920, a plot of land "twenty feet square and forty feet from the centre of the main road, "fair in front of Middleton Church" had been given for a soldier’s monument. The old fence along the road was removed at this time.
A concrete walk was laid around the monument, and two flat concrete plinths one on each side, as well. Two small guns, presumably war souvenirs, were placed upon these. The ground roundabout was apparently left rough, and together with conditions in the New Cemetery and Methodist Cemetery, by 1927 "called loudly for action", as the Rev. W.K. Read, pastor, expressed it. In a local paper published that year, Mr. Read called upon the people to "care for and beautify the sacred places, that the stranger as he passes by, instead of shaking his head, may admire and be inspired." At the Annual Meeting of the Congregation, January 11, 1928, a Committee was appointed to attend to Cemetery matters, and "to beautify our Church grounds". J.B. Archibald, Geo. H. Taylor and John Hutchinson comprised the committee, and they brought in their recommendations very quickly.
It was suggested that a half-circle be laid off leading to the Church to be made into a lawn, the curved side to be planted with a Japan Barberry Hedge; that a concrete walk be built from the concrete around the Monument to the edge of the lawnPAGE 750.
or curved hedge; that suitable memorial roses be planted at the base of the monument and space filled in with bedding plants; that the guns be removed and a pair of nice urns or even tubs, containing plants be placed in the vacant place in front; that the sheds be whitewashed annually and the fence removed from the west side; that on the old Methodist church site, the furnace and other iron be taken care of, the stones and rubbish removed, and the ground graded.
The Session felt this matter concerned "every person in Musquodoboit", and called a meeting for March 6th. Notice of this meeting was sent into one hundred and forty homes: Alas! It is a matter of record that only sixteen persons responded, and the meeting, unable to function, adjourned to March 20, when a new meeting would be called, "Remember this had to do with the last resting place of our loved ones, with the memorial to our heroic dead, with our Church. Can we forget? Ladies specially invited to the meeting."
Perhaps the appeal to the ladies saved the day. We know that the proposals of the Committee were, for the most part, carried out. The Foley family, at that time supplying their Pottery at St. John with clay from Middle Musquodoboit, donated the "pair of nice Urns". These urns remained in place and were filled with growing flowers, year by year until 1977, when they were destroyed by vandals and replaced with low, white plastic planters.
It is understandable that all the recommendations brought in by the Committee were not immediately implemented, and in April 1931, "the Board of Managers arranged for a clean-up day in the new cemetery in connection with Middleton Church. Quite a representative number of voluntary workers responded and did good service on Monday afternoon, April 20." This was very gratifying to the Rev. J.H. Anderson, incumbent at the time.PAGE 751.
Sometime prior to 1964 much discussion took place in the congregation regarding the appointment of permanent directors to supervise cemetery care, arrange for digging of graves, placement of memorials and so forth; in short, some form of perpetual care must be inaugurated for Pioneer and Hillside Cemeteries. The Annual Meeting therefore, voted to transfer all assets dealing with both cemeteries belonging to Middleton Church, to the Middle Musquodoboit Cemetery Corporation for the purpose of Perpetual Care. This Corporation was duly registered and Directors appointed by April 1, 1964. The transfer of Pioneer and Hillside Cemeteries took place in September, 1964. Secty-Treas.1974, was Herbert A. Hughes, and the grounds of both cemeteries were being maintained in excellent condition.
In 1973 a new building went up on the northeast corner of the grounds not far from the church. Small and neat, windowless, with sloping roofs and painted white, this vault serves to contain the caskets which await Spring interment, and was first used during the winter of 1973-74. The funds for this building were raised by public subscription, as the need for such a structure had been felt for some time. The Corporation found it virtually impossible to obtain hand labour for grave digging in the winter, and machines proved unsatisfactory. In use from December 15th to April 15th each year, the first winter saw six caskets laid therein. This service is available to everyone, but for those outside the Pastoral charge of
Middleton Church and Riverside, or others not owning lots in the three cemeteries under this Charge, the cost is ten dollars for the period required.
During the Summers of 1972-73, the Valley Weeders Garden Club expended great efforts on beautifying the grounds of Pioneer Cemetery. Young trees were planted onPAGE 752.
the east side, not far from the church, and a handsome flight of steps, made of slate stone from Glenmore, were let into the steep hillock leading to the old Lindsay plot and other splendid memorials. These steps were flanked with flower plantations and flowering crab apples.
During the summer, 1978, the Garden Club donated four hundred and fifty dollars to purchase a wrought iron arch, with the words "Pioneer Cemetery" across the top. This was installed above the slate stone steps, with matching railings.
Here in this hallowed place are laid to rest the mortal remains of the Rev. John Sprott and Dr. Sedgewick. George Taylor and his wife, Helen, lie in the northeast corner, the exact spot not known, but her death occurred in 1838. The first person buried in the Methodist Cemetery, now Hillside, was another Taylor, John, who died in August 1858, at the early age of forty-nine years.
In 1980, the Garden Club purchased a similar, but much larger arch which was placed over the entrance driveway at Hillside Cemetery.
There is scarcely a person in the valley but has strong ancestral associations with the men and women of strong faith who sleep here."The footprints on the green carpet of this,Sources: Community Herald, 1927-28
God’s Acre, are His.
His feet go on ahead to lead us home to
His high Love."
Church and Cemetery Corporation records.PAGE 753.
Church Buildings
No lack thy perfect fullness knew;
From human needs and longing grew
This house of prayer, this home of rest,
In the fair valley of the West.The first Presbyterian Church in the Musquodoboit Valley was erected in 1815 at Middle Musquodoboit. This vast district stretching from Dean to Elderbank, then Little River, and embracing all the side trails, had been a shared charge with the Stewiackes, from the coming of the Rev. Hugh Graham,1800, with the manse situated in Upper Stewiacke. The first log church had been built at Upper Stewiacke in 1793, and another one about the same time at Lower Stewiacke, but by 1810, a new frame church was rising in the upper part of Mr. Graham’s charge, to replace the crude pioneer structure.
The population in both river valleys was rapidly increasing as Loyalists took up their Grants and immigrants arrived from the Old Country. Times were prosperous and it is an easy assumption that these newcomers, all strangers in a strange land, were anxious to raise a Bethel, "a house of God" in the Musquodoboit valley. The journey to Upper Stewiacke was long and arduous for the compulsory yearly Communion and other Sacramental comforts; marriages and baptisms were "saved up" for the occasional visits of Mr. Graham.It is, therefore, a matter of joyful record that "Land for a church and cemetery was conveyed by John Layton and others to Adam Archibald and others" and the deed was recorded in Halifax , March 7, 1813. Events moved swiftly and with collections made and monies gathered, a Committee consisting of Adam Archibald, Hugh Archibald and
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https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nshalifa/MusquodoboitPioneers.htmlMiddleton United Church (Presbyterian before 1925)
Middle Musquodoboit Built 1868754(a)
George Taylor was appointed to take charge of erecting the first Presbyterian church in the valley.
The method of finding building contractors in those days was by public auction, and the erection of the frame was awarded to William and Matthew Guild, who employed James Kent as master-framer. William Logan obtained the contract to lay the floors and finish the outside of the building. Sad to relate, the man who had the contract to finish the inside of the church, after being advanced the money for materials and labour, decamped with the funds. This caused severe hardship as the newly "settled Minister," Mr. Laidlaw, and his faithful flock were forced to worship for almost two years in an unfinished structure, with rough benches and one stove in the porch to heat a lofty room forty by forty feet square. But they endured, and laboured together and with great piety and diligence accumulated new funds to finish the building, which was completed by the summer of 1818.
It was said that this church was capable of holding seven hundred people, and we know there was a full gallery. The pews had doors and were all numbered; every householder in the congregation bought a pew for himself and his family. The value of each pew depended upon its location in the church. It was usual at that date for pews to be sold at auction, and there seems to be no record of the sums received. However, there is an account extant of "a seat in the gallery and part of a pew downstairs in this church changing hands in 1841 for £4.10s, the equivalent of eighteen dollars at that time.
The pulpit stood very high opposite the door, and was reached by a flight of steps, usually "ten to a landing and three more to the pulpit."PAGE 755.
Above and behind the pulpit was the tester or "sounding board", while directly in front and a few steps up from the floor was the Precentor’s desk. The Precentor started the tune and led the congregational singing at all services; it was also his duty to read the Banns of marriage. As a rule, the Precentor read each verse of the Psalm before it was sung to freshly instill the words in the minds of the people, and he usually employed a tuning fork. A number of these sweet singers in Israel have been spoken of in local histories, among them Joseph Parker, William McCurdy, Samuel Hanna, and especially George Guild, "whose voice never failed even on the highest note."
A number of years after the first church built in Upper Musquodoboit was destroyed by fire, the second one was completed in 1830. Dr. Burris has given a full description of this edifice and it would seem to have been almost a complete copy of the first church in Middle Settlement. We are able to assume, therefore, that the first church was heated by two large stoves, from which "Russian Iron" pipes led into a central flue. The finish was a ceiling of boards, tongued and grooved, and the walls were wainscotted. The second attempt to finish the interior of the church was completely successful, and one of the carpenters employed upon this work was James Reid who arrived from Aberdeen in 1815, aged nineteen years. This young man of splendid character became an Elder at an early age in this congregation; lived all his life in the valley and it must have been with very mixed feelings that he saw this church torn down in 1868 to make way for a new one! James Reid and his wife, Jane Whidden, were blessed with a family of thirteen children, three of whom lived to assist at the celebration of the Church Centenary, 1915.
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Anyone who desires a sentimental journey to recapture at least in part, the church atmosphere surrounding the worshippers in the first church in Middle Musquodoboit, would do well to visit the old Presbyterian Church at Grand Pre. This building, known as the "Covenanters Church" is almost the perfect prototype of the church erected here, and was built about the same time, being opened for worship in 1811. This type of church, long since replaced almost everywhere by more modern buildings, was the Scottish pattern of ecclesiastical architecture preferred by our pioneer Presbyterians.
Dignified, plain but impressive, these churches were raised up in communities which bore many marks of the wilderness and were still surrounded by it. Thomas Carlyle, that great Scottish intellect, no doubt ruminating on the ability of Man not only to survive but to "improve" in perilous circumstances, was perhaps thinking of his countrymen who had emigrated to the valley of Musquodoboit and elsewhere when he wrote during this period, "For so it is even in the rudest communities, man never yields himself wholly to brute force. The devout meditation of the isolated man, which flits through his soul, acquires certainty, continuance, when it is shared-in by his brother men. "Where two or three are gathered together", then first does an Altar and act of united Worship open a way from Earth to Heaven; where on, were it but a simple Jacob’s ladder, the heavenly Messengers will travel with glad tidings and unspeakable gifts."
This first Presbyterian church served the valley well for many years; was repaired in 1850, and replaced by the present structure, erected in 1868-69. This old church, by far the largest building in the district was used as the political hall in 1836 when JosephPAGE 757.
Howe and William Annand were nominated to serve as representatives from Halifax County in the Nova Scotia Assembly, and on many like occasions; in its gallery, Mr. Watson, that redoubtable Christian and Academician, established the first Sunday School which set many youthful feet on the right road for a life time.
In 1849 when the Rev. Robert Sedgewick, newly arrived from Scotland, took Mr.Sprott’s place in the pulpit, he immediately set about having repairs made to the old church, and there was even some mention made at that time of building a new one. That idea, however, seems to have been laid aside for a more convenient season, as the imperative need was a Manse somewhere in the Charge to house the minister and his growing family. It is not known where Mr. Laidlaw lived during his seven year tenure, but when Mr. Sprott arrived in 1825, he immediately bought the house and farm belonging to Samuel Braden.
This purchase served as the Manse, "Tullochgorum", during the ministry of Mr. Sprott, and was to remain the homeplace for three generations of the Sprott family in Middle Musquodoboit.
The new manse built for Mr. Sedgewick in 1851 was erected in Elmsvale, north-east of Mr. Stewart Archibald’s residence (1980). This house was the manse until 1875 when Upper Musquodoboit became a separate charge. Mr. And Mrs. Sedgewick then made their home with a son who had taken up farming not far away in Elmsvale. The manse was sold for four hundred dollars. This occurred during a severe financial slump in the Province in the years succeeding the American Civil War, and Mr. Sedgewick offered to have his promised salary of seven hundred and sixty dollars per annum reduced to six hundred!PAGE 758.
All these happenings were far in the future when in the early 1860’s a Committee was appointed to collect information respecting the building of a new church. These were times of great change generally; railways were either being built or promised; the pros and cons of Confederation were on every tongue; and the people had to begin counting the "bawbees" in dollars and cents instead of the familiar pounds and shillings. Church collections were taken up with a ladle, a long handle with a box on the end. (These boxes caused unseemly noises when the coins rattled about in them, and were replaced with soft bags by 1875). The church janitor was paid four dollars and ninety-five cents for a year’s work.
The building Committee decided in 1868 that the janitorship must be tendered for and awarded before the new church opened. The janitor was to care for the minister's horse at the time of church service, along with his other duties and the animal was to be stabled and provided with oats at Jonathan Layton’s barn nearby. It was from Mr. Layton that the piece of land upon which to build the new church was purchased for forty dollars. This plot lay east of the old church and the new structure was dedicated for worship, Dec. 12, 1869.
Nova Scotia was enjoying another prosperous period. The American Civil War 1861-65 caused a great escalation in the trade in and out of the port of Halifax. There was a general movement in church building and replacement; the plans for the church at Middle Musquodoboit were almost the same as those used for the second Presbyterian church at Shubenacadie, also ready for worship in 1869. John McBain received the contract for the Musquodoboit church and the bid, apparently for a finished edifice, was three thousand, four hundred and forty dollars.PAGE 759.
James Guild had copied and presented the completed plans.
The stone for the foundation came from the brook at Sydney McKeen’s farm in Brookvale, and Edward Taylor of Murchyville supplied the shingles, also by contract. The pews were sold in advance, as had been done for the first church. The choir occupied the two front seats in the gallery, and the windows were clear glass at that time, supplied with blinds made by Sibleys at Wittenburg, against the hot summer sun. The Chancel was not to be added until 1917; otherwise, the church was very much as it is today, (1980).
Meantime, anticipating the needs of the new church, Mrs. Sedgewick had organized a group of women under the name of the "Sewing Circle" to raise necessary funds. Their first project was a giant Bazaar held during the summer of 1869, in the Drill Hall on William Gladwin’s property. This Drill Hall was a legacy from the Fenian scare of a few years before, and provided a large space for tables on which to display goods and serve supper. There is no record available as to the behaviour of the weather, but the colossal sum of five hundred dollars was raised to be used for furnishings in the new church! In October 1871, it was decided to honour Mrs. Sedgewick by giving her maiden name to the fine, new Presbyterian church in Middle Musquodoboit, and "Middleton Church" it remains to this day.
A second Bazaar two years after the first netted the ladies over two hundred dollars which put a fence around the Church property, and a Committee appointed in 1872 granted people the right to drive into the churchyard and hitch their horses during service. This Committee was also responsible for repairs to the church tower.PAGE 760.
In 1877, it was found necessary to paint the church and the cost was one hundred forty-nine dollars and fifty-four cents. At this time, there were ninety-four families on the Middleton Church Roll, and the system of weekly offerings was being used. Ten years later, 1885, the envelope method was abandoned, and collectors were again appointed to collect quarterly in the various districts.
As Dr. Sedgewick had resigned in 1882, and the Rev. Mr. E. S. Boyne was inducted in 1884, it was necessary to provide a manse for the minister in charge. The congregation purchased the lot of land east of the old Drill Hall, already referred to, from Thomas Guild, for one hundred and thirty-five dollars, and plans for a manse were immediately set in motion. John McBain was Treasurer of the manse building fund. Total cost of manse, including land, house, cellar and barn was sixteen hundred and twelve dollars, eighty-eight cents. The well and pump were later provided at a cost of a little over forty dollars. While the manse was being built, Mrs. Cumminger’s house was rented for Mr. Bayne.
The Manse property was a large one, and in 1888 the Rising Sun Temperance Division purchased a building lot for their Lodge or Hall from the west end of it. In 1890, the congregation decided to sell more building lots, all of them west of the manse, and subsequent sales have greatly reduced the manse grounds. The present kitchen was added to the manse in 1897 for two hundred and fifteen dollars; the builders were Hanna and Sutherland. Two years later, an inside pump was installed, and when the fashionable veranda was constructed in 1920 it cost the congregation almost five hundred dollars. It was early in the ministry of the Rev. Edward Grant, that the beautiful elms were planted in front of the manse, 1892.PAGE 761.
In the same year, an organ was purchased for Middleton Church at the cost of one hundred and seventy-five dollars; the first organist was Mrs. Daniel Reid. In 1893 a woodshed was built, and it was one of the Janitor’s duties to have the wood piled therein not later than June, each year. However, by 1911, the woodshed was disposed of, as there was ample room for wood in the new cellar. The cellar had been dug at a cost of forty-four dollars and two furnaces installed in 1896, for the sum of two hundred and ten. The old stoves and pipes, sixty-four feet long with four elbows, - were sold.
The bell which still summons the faithful worshippers to service in Middleton Church was presented to the church in 1899. Robert Reid and his family gave it in memory of his wife, Mary Ann Archibald. The schedule for tolling the bell was precisely laid down: one hour before service, to ring for ten minutes; one-quarter hour before service, ring again for three minutes. This bell has a joyful "tongue" and can be heard for many miles on the clear air of a summer morning.
As the windows in the church were large and the hot summer sun rotted the woven fibre of the blinds, necessitating rather frequent replacement, in 1909, the Sewing Circle provided the church with stained glass windows so familiar to us today. Large donations to this project were received from the families whose names are shown on the glass panels.
The Chancel made a great difference in the appearance of the church when it was added in 1917. No doubt, the idea came to fruition in 1915 at the Centenary, when Angus McLeod, a native son, returned from St. Paul, and contributed to a fund for the Chancel erection.PAGE 762.
A number of members in the Reid family also gave generously to the project, and Charles Blackadar donated the land. Cecil McDougal measured off the plot of ground and made the plan which was attached to the Deed, which he gave as well. The total cost of Chancel including furnishings came to almost one thousand dollars.
No important changes in the church buildings seem to have been undertaken until 1958. The Temperance Hall had been used as a church hall for many years, but it was decided to construct a full basement under the church to give a large hall for meetings, with smaller side rooms for Sunday School classes, kitchen facilities, lavatories, and so forth. Accordingly, the Church was raised and a cement floor and foundation laid in 1958. An oil furnace had been installed, a well bored, a modern kitchen built and equipped, with the plumbing completed before 1965 when the celebrations were held to commemorate one hundred and fifty years of unbroken ministry in Middleton Church.
In 1972 a Public Address System was installed in the church. This service was provided with funds from the estate of the late Earnest Archibald and generous donations on the part of others in the congregation.
When the Centenary of the congregation was celebrated in 1915, two beautiful tablets of polished Italian marble were placed upon the church walls, one on each side of the pulpit. Reading from the pews, the memorial on the left gives the names of the ministers of the church from 1815-1915.1815-1822 Rev. John Laidlaw
1825-1849 Rev. John Sprott
1849-1884 Rev. Robert Sedgewick, D.D.
1884-1890 Rev. Earnest S. Bayne, B.A.
PAGE 763.1891-1894 Rev. Edward GrantThe tablet on the right of the pulpit is inscribed:
1894-1910 Rev. Edwin Smith, D.D.
1910- Rev. Major H. McIntosh, B.C.
1815 To the Pioneer Men and Women 1915
who with heroic courage
aid the foundations
of the Presbyterian Church
in the Musquodoboit Valley,
and to their descendants,
and successors,
whose zeal and loyalty have made the
first century of its existence a
period of progress and prosperity,
this Memorial is
lovingly erected.Heb. 12:1 From the time of that sunny Sabbath day, July 11, 1915, when the Rev. Thomas Sedgewick, worthy son of Robert, dedicated these memorials in Middleton Church, hundreds of worshippers have meditated upon them. To those who join their voices in prayer and praise and still sing the songs of David; to all who yet "come to Kirk in a goodly company", these tablets offer, verily, sermons in stone, and courage for the race that is set before us". The congregation is most assuredly "compassed about with a great cloud of witnesses"; these marbles remind us, day unto day, of this blessed heritage.
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[Picture of Rev. John Sprott from the original text may be viewed at: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nshalifa/MusquodoboitPioneers.html]
Rev. John Sprott
Musquodoboit Presbyterian
Charge, 1825-1849764(b)
The History of Presbyterianism
In the
Musquodoboit Valley
(Middleton United Church
and
many other matters.)Presbyterianism, established as the State Church in Scotland 1592, has been carried by the sons and daughters of that country to all the world.
O Resistless, Restless Race!
Pioneers! O Pioneers!"……. brave hearts that crossed estranging seas,
And broke the hush of the primeval wood,
Who lit their candles in the solitude,
And met the saffron morn upon their knees, -
What though their homes were void of luxuries,
Learning ne’er begged, nor altars smokeless stood,
Nor cheer nor friendship lacked the joys their rude,
Kind, log-heaped hearths could give. It is to these
I bare my head! ……"
A. L. FraserPAGE 765. The History of Presbyterianism
In the Musquodoboit ValleyAmong the many settlements of Scottish Presbyterians effected in early times, the largest was the one known as the Plantation of Ulster. This was an establishment of Presbyterians in Ireland, planned and carried out by James I of England, James IV of Scotland, 1603-1625. Although the son of Mary Stewart, James had been zealously nurtured in the Presbyterian faith by John Knox, himself. During the next hundred years, many thousands of these Scotch-Irish Presbyterians, all descendants of the first Covenanters, emigrated across the seas to settle in the New England Colonies and the Carolinas.
After the Revolutionary War in America, many of these people, scarcely established in the New World, were again on the move as United Empire Loyalists who, faithful to British rule, were promised grants of land in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Upper Canada. The Musquodoboit Valley was in great part settled by these Loyalists and by second generation "Planters" from the Truro region, almost all of whom were of the Presbyterian persuasion. During the next half century, these courageous souls were joined by immigrants directly arrived from Scotland and Ireland. The Ministers called to labour in this wilderness were all from the "land of brown heath and shaggy wood", save Mr. Murdock, a Plantation Presbyterian from Ulster.
These pioneers endured and survived unbelievable hardships in their new life but their religious freedom was secure from the beginning. In 1759, Governor Lawrence had given under his hand in the Council Chamber, Halifax, Nova Scotia, full rights toPAGE 766.
"any Protestant body i.e. dissenting from the Church of England, to build churches, choose ministers and to administer the sacraments." At the same time, these people were exempted from all taxes and tithes to the Established Church. This meant that Presbyterians, Methodists, Congregationalists and Baptists were in a position to set up Charges, within which adherents contributed solely for the support of their own ministers.
The first recorded Presbyterian church service took place in Canada at the siege of Louisbourg, 1758, exactly one year prior to this proclamation. It was conducted by Colonel Fraser, Chaplain to the Highland Regiment. Governor Lawrence was there; he had temporarily left the seat of Government in Halifax to lead a Brigade at the siege. James Wolfe, who was to capture Quebec the following year, was also a Brigadier in this engagement.
It is interesting to speculate as to the possible influence upon the mind of Governor Lawrence, when he observed the magnificent conduct of the gallant Highlanders. Who knows at this remote date? The fearless performance of these men, and the faithful piety of their Chaplain, may very well have helped to bring about Presbyterian emancipation almost immediately thereafter.
This good news from the new colonies took time to reach Dissenters in the Old Country, there to be much discussed and debated upon before recruiting ministers to cross the sea. Meantime, the Presbytery of New Brunswick, New Jersey, sent Mr. James Lyon "to officiate in the said colony of Nova Scotia, for the space of ten months or longer if the state of affairs require it." As the district round and about Truro wasPAGE 767.
already settling down after the influx of American "Planters" who, in 1761, had begun to take over vacated Acadian farms, when the Rev. Mr. Lyon came among them in 1764, his welcome was assured. During the years 1766-1768, the first Presbyterian Church was erected in Canada. This was centered in the Robie Street Cemetery, Truro.
Almost twenty years passed before the Rev. Hugh Graham arrived, as a "Secessionist "Secessionist Missionary" from Scotland, with authority to associate himself with the Rev. Daniel Cock, Truro’s first "settled minister" and the Rev. David Smith of Londonderry, both of whom were preaching to flourishing congregations, and to set up "a Presbytery". This he did. The first Presbytery in Canada came into being, Truro, August 2, 1786. Mr. Cock was elected Moderator, and Mr. Smith, Clerk.
Early in the same year, 1786, John, Matthew and Robert Archibald from Truro were given a large grant of land in Centre Musquodoboit, for many years referred to as Deacontown. The Archibalds were noted for their Presbyterian piety: in fact Bib"with one hand on the Bible and t’other on plough". In the new homesteads of John, Matthew and Robert, as well as those of their scattered neighbours up and down the Musquodoboit River, including other members of the Archibald clan, David, Thomas and "seven others" who received large land grants at Middle Musquodoboit in 1783-1787, a burning need was felt for spiritual sustenance and the ministry of the church. About the same time, William Fisher and "twelve others" were granted large tracts of land at Upper Musquodoboit, and they, too, were Presbyterians from Truro.PAGE 768.
It is not difficult to understand how it came about that the Musquodoboit Valley has been for the most part, from the very beginning under the care of the Truro Presbytery, instead of Halifax, the point of entry for the Loyalist and immigrant settlers who came at the same time. In 1792, a petition from the Archibalds and their neighbours in the Musquodoboit Valley to the Presbytery in Truro to be provided with a minister was answered favourably, and the Rev. James Munroe was appointed as an ordained missionary, the first to supply regular services. Mr. Munroe was also responsible for pastoral care to all the settlers in the Stewiacke Valley, the Upper and Middle Stewiackes, as well as Onslow, which had erected a meeting house for Presbyterians and Baptists in 1768-69.
It is with awe that we regard the extent of the territory Mr. Munroe was asked to cover in the capacity of spiritual advisor. To Mr. Munroe, the Covenanting faith was as a burning coal in the breast. Irreproachably strict in his own life, he expected like conduct from others and traveled constantly from one end of his charge to the other, usually on foot, preaching a strong, Calvinistic creed that admitted no compromise with evil, wherever met. Appearances meant little to him, and as he was a bachelor, there was no wife to care for his linen, and his careless dress was often criticized. In his quick tempered fashion, Mr. Munroe carried on his ministry in the wilderness for several years going from homestead to homestead, hamlet to hamlet, in all weathers, often where there were no roads, not even a trail. At nightfall, if far from habitation in the woods, he would climb a tree and tie himself to it with a length of rope carried for the purpose. Mr. Munroe was a native of Orbiston, Scotland, born 1747; he ended his days in Antigonish, 1819.PAGE 769
Further down the river, the Rev. James Murdock took up residence in Meagher’s Grant in 1787. This district appears to have been settled almost exclusively by Loyalists, and about 1790 on what is still known as Meeting House Hill, a structure was built for Dissenter worship, called "The Lord's Barn". This was a common name for any rough building used for services by early American Baptists. (Cf. "Holyoke, Massachusettes", by Green). Mr. Murdock had been sent out from Ireland, by the Anti-burgher Synod in 1766, had preached in the Protestant Dissenter’s Meeting House in Halifax, which is now St. Matthew’s United Church, and married Abigail Salter, the daughter of a very wealthy merchant in the City. After some years at Horton and Windsor, Mr. Murdock brought the gospel to the people of Shubenacadie, Gay’s River and the lower reaches of the Stewiacke and Musquodoboit Rivers for twelve years, and he was much beloved. His house in "the Grant" was on a site now surrounded by the cemetery, and when he most tragically lost his life by drowning, he was laid to rest not far from his own dwelling. One hundred years ago, 1874, his descendents erected a handsome granite stone to his memory, which refers to Mr. Murdock as "the earliest (settled) Presbyterian minister in Nova Scotia".
In the year 1797, the Rev. John Waddell, a newly ordained evangelist arrived in Truro from the old country. He was called to the charge of Stewiacke and Musquodoboit but as the Presbytery preferred that he stay in Truro and become Mr. Cock’s colleague and eventual successor, he naturally complied. The Rev. Matthew Drips was also called to serve in succession to Mr. Munroe, but declined so rugged aPAGE 770.
and Musquodoboit were detached from Onslow, and formed together a separate congregation. This newly organized pastoral charge sent out a call to the Rev. Hugh Graham who had been conducting a successful ministry at Cornwallis since participating in the formation of the first Presbytery at Truro, 1786. Mr. Graham accepted the call which was dated August 26, 1799 and signed by the following pioneers (Ref. Miller Book, page 238).
Robert Archibald William Cox Eliakin Tupper James Dunlap Alexander Stewart John Fisher Matthew Johnson Thomas Brenton Samuel Tupper Eliakin Tupper Jr. William Kennedy Robert Hamilton Robert Geddes James Johnson William Putnam John Archibald 3rd. Samuel Fisher Alexander Henry Adam Dunlap Alexander Stewart 2nd Sam. Fisher Archibald Margaret Ferrell Matt. T. Archibald Thomas Reynolds William Archibald John Holman Elizabeth Dickey John Dean Thomas Croker James Kennedy Simeon Whidden John Kennedy John Pratt John Bonnell Roert Morris David Dickey Eddy Tupper Robert Kennedy Matthew Tupper David Archibald 8th. William Smith Sam. B. Archibald Hugh Logan Michael Geddes Edward Brydon John Nelson Samuel Fisher James Guild Samuel Nelson George McLeod John Scott John Moore Peter Hynds John Higgins John Archibald David Archibald 5th Adams Archibald Johnson Kaulback Robert Nelson John Geddes Richard Upham John Smith Alexander McN. Fisher James S. Reed Robert Geddes PAGE 771
Robert Nelson
John Geddes
Richard Upham
John Smith
Alexander McN. Fisher
Robert Geddes
Mr. Graham took up residence in Upper Stewiacke and Preached his first sermon in his new charge on the Sabbath following, which as it happened, was New Year’s Day, 1800!
A most conscientous pastor, Mr. Graham ministered to this large and scattered congregation until 1815. Perhaps because he found it so difficult to reach the members of his flock, one of his great preoccupations was the building of roads in the district. A small, but creditable library was formed under his direction in Upper Musquodoboit, and he was one of the prime movers in establishing a Bible Society in Nova Scotia.
When the increase in population necessitated a further division in this pastoral charge, and Musquodoboit separated from Stewiacke in 1815, Mr. Graham remained in Stewiacke and continued his labours until his death in 1829, at the age of seventy-five years. Born at West Calder, Scotland, Mr. Graham had been a childless widower when he arrived in Nova Scotia. During his stay at Cornwallis, he married Elizabeth Whidden, they had six children, and lie buried in the cemetery south of the river in Upper Stewiacke.
During this period and for a half century to come, this part of Nova Scotia was referred to as "the interior of the country" by people living in Halifax. Roads, however, were opening up, although in a "perlous state" for a great part of the year, and anything that could be produced in the Musquodoboit Valley and transported to HalifaxPAGE 772
found a ready sale. In the early years of the 1800's, the Napoleonic Wars were raging and Halifax was a boom town; then, as now, a great port. American laws forbade selling goods for help and comfort to Britain but shrewd Yankee merchants flouted this every day by sending off supplies in New England hulls and transferring them at Halifax to Nova Scotian ships which rushed them to Wellington, dodging Napoleon's blockade". There were Bluenose privateers bringing prizes into harbour as well as Naval ships towing other vessels as spoils of war. Profits were enormous, and all the city churches benefited. Some got new steeples, one or two a peal of bells and St. Mary's Catholic Church, then known as St. Peter's, acquired an organ brought out from England. This temporary wave of prosperity washed even into "the interior" enabling the pioneers of Musquodoboit to plan for their own church and settled minister. Grist mills, tanneries, blacksmith shops, and the small clearings rapidly turning into large and profitable farms, were transforming the Colony. The jeering epithet applied by early immigrants, "Nova Scarcity" was now becoming "Nova Security".
John Layton gave the land upon which to erect a Presbyterian Church in Middle Musquodoboit, and in the Autumn of 1814 three men were chosen to form the building committee: Adam Archibald, Hugh Archibald and George Taylor. This church went up very quickly, but the inside was not finished until 1818 as the contractor engaged to do the work, having been given an "advance", departed with the funds!
Meanwhile, the Rev. John Laidlaw newly arrived from Scotland where he had been ordained in 1802 and ministered to two congregations, was extended a call inPAGE 773
April, 1815. The Presbytery appointed his induction as the first pastor in the Musquodoboit charge for June 29th of the same year. What a splendid occasion this must have been for the people of the Musquodoboit valley! We can be sure they came from every homestead, many a goodly distance, to take part in the first service in the beautiful church raised to the glory of God by the infinite labour of pioneer hands over weary and dangerous years. No doubt the Precentor led the voices in Psalm 122,
There would be much rejoicing and few dry eyes among the singers on that gladsome day!I joy'd when to the house of God
God up, they said to me.
Jerusalem, within thy gates
Our feet shall standing be.
The induction sermon was preached by the Rev. Hugh Graham, happy to be among the people, but relieved at the halving of his pastoral labours. His text was 11 Cor. 5:18 "And all things are of God who has reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation".
As was the custom in those days, the service lasted some hours; the Truro Presbytery had traveled to Musquodoboit for the occasion and Mr. Waddell, Moderator, pro tem, conducted the solemn induction service for Mr. Laidlaw.
Although the news did not reach Nova Scotia for forty-six days after, the Battle of Waterloo would ensue a post-war slump in trade that was bound to affect everyone in Nova Scotia, but no one thought of this when Mr. Laidlaw entered upon his ministry in Musquodoboit. His pastoral charge extended from Meagher's Grant to Dean and out the Sheet Harbour Road, where in 1814 he was given a large grant of land at Pleasant Valley, still known as "Laidlaw's Meadow".PAGE 774
Mr. Laidlaw was married at the time of his arrival in Nova Scotia, and had a young family. He had married Miss Agnes Scott, a daughter of the Manse in Jedburgh. During Mr. Laidlaw's pastorate, a very important event took place. In Scotland for many generations, the Presbyterian Church had been seriously divided into several distinct branches, the members of which differed greatly, not in matters of Faith, but on points of procedure. Unfortunately, these differences had been brought across the ocean and caused dissension among the struggling congregation-builders in the New World.
In 1817, most happily for all concerned, the Burgher Presbytery of Truro, the Anti-Burgher Presbytery of Pictou, and the Presbytery of Halifax united to form the Synod of Nova Scotia. As the Musquodoboit charge claimed members of all these branches, although predominantly Burgher, as was Mr. Laidlaw, himself, no doubt there was often friction, but apparently all went well until 1822.
There is no doubt that Mr. Laidlaw was a very fine preacher, and one who according to contemporary records "adorned by the graces of his life and character, the gospel which he proclaimed". He worked hard among his people; under his care the first church was built at Upper Musquodoboit, but it would appear that he was a very sensitive man. When in 1822 he was accused to the Synod of Sabbath-breaking, even though defended by that remarkable giant in the Church, Thomas McCulloch of Pictou, and unreservedly acquitted, he resigned. The Rev. Mr. McCulloch refers to the Laidlaw Sabbath case with oblique satire in one of his "Stepsure" letters to the Acadian Recorder late in 1822. Two years later, having removed to the United States, Mr. Laidlaw died.PAGE 775
At this time it is hard for us to comprehend what happened, but in 1822, among Scottish Presbyterians especially, there were "sins and sins". To some, the slightest infraction of the Sabbath commandment constituted a most heinous sin, and anyone condoning it shared the guilt. Furthermore, Jehovah appeared to punish his sinful children more often than he praised. Otherwise, how could cholera and much dreadful diseases be explained! Every immigrant ship seemed to bring a new epidemic to Halifax and fear of contagion was every-present in the minds of homesteaders in the interior. After all, where is Utopia? Is there any country, where more than a few people are wise? The strict laws of Sabbath decreed that only acts of "mercy or necessity" might be undertaken on that day.
Poor Mr. Laidlaw was accused of carrying a pound of tea in his pocket; of asking the blacksmith to send up next day the harrow teeth ordered; and of sending away a tub of butter by carrier; and all of these things it was said he did on the Sabbath! Contemporary with this unhappy incident was the case in a Scottish village, where coming out to Kirk one Sunday morning, four young men, observing another walking up the hill road and whistling as he went, they pursed him, beat him severely and left him unconscious. When called to account, they protested that it was only their duty to punish a Sabbath-breaker.The backlash from Mr. Laidlaw's resignation resulted in the congregation at Musquodoboit being without a pastor until 1825, when the Rev. John Sprott, settled in Windsor for some years past, accepted the call to this charge. He was inducted September 13, in the same year.Who by aspersions throw a stone
At the head of others, hit their own.PAGE 776
Mr. Sprott was a man remarkable for strength of character, splendid physique, evangelical enthusiasm and his zeal in educational matters. Born in Stoney Kirk, Scotland, 1780, he was a minister for over forty years, twenty-four of them in Musquodoboit. Resigning in 1849, he lived on his farm in the midst of his people for twenty years longer, travelling and preaching around the Province whenever occasion offered.
He brought up a large family and his great concern was to give them a good education, and as a School Commissioner and Examiner of teachers, Mr. Sprott endeavored to raise teaching standards for the whole district. It was said that Joseph Howe gave roads to Musquodoboit and that Mr. Sprott gave schools. The number of schools increased from one to fourteen during his stay in the valley. He is known to have preached in one of the very early schools, that of Elderbank, then Little River, where it was first established in 1830, with Mr. Wilks as school master. Mr. Sprott persuaded Mr. James Watson, a fine scholar who had been educated for the ministry in Scotland, to come to Musquodoboit and set up a school for the Sprott children and others. Mr. Watson included in his curriculum, Greek, Latin, French, English in all its branches, Higher Mathematics and a course in Moral Philosophy. In a short time, this school became an Academy, with boarding pupils coming from Truro and many other places.
During the pastorate of Mr. Sprott, the churches in the area increased from one to seven - the first church in Upper Musquodoboit had burned - and he carried the gospel into every home and hamlet in the territory including the region along the Eastern Shore.
Mr. Sprott, who deplored any type of religious controversy, resigned in 1849 when certain Burgher and Anti-Burgher fires which had smouldered undergroundPAGE 777
since 1817, appeared to fan into flames. A Congregational minister, Rev. Sydney Markland was pastor to the Burghers for a time, and Mr. Sprott's immediate successor was the Rev. Robert Sedgewick, another Scot, this time from Paisley, and like his predecessor, a man of great abilities. After twelve years as a pastor to the Belmont St. Congregation in Aberdeen, Mr. Sedgewick had come to Nova Scotia where he was shortly inducted into the Musquodoboit charge, embracing at that time, the Upper and Middle Settlements from "the red Bridge to Gastons", a distance of twenty-eight miles. This was his only charge in the new land, and a very happy and successful ministry it proved to be for thirty-three years. He resigned in 1882 because of ill health and died three years later, mourned by a grateful and loving people.
Mr. Sedgewick became a very famous preacher; in his later years he was known far and wide as "the old man eloquent". In 1870, when nine Presbyteries and seventy-seven ministers composed the Synod of the Lower Provinces, Mr. Sedgewick was elected as Moderator. He was again chosen to serve in 1875. A year later, Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, bestowed upon him the degree of Doctor of Divinity.
Soon after Mr. Sedgewick arrived in Musquodoboit, that "old church" was repaired at Middle Settlement, and a meeting was held September 29, 1849 to deal with church finances. The minister's stipend was 150 pounds per year, each Settlement paying one-half this amount. Middle Settlement was divided into nine wards, with a collector for each ward. This meeting was chaired by Elder James Reid and the Secretary, Pro. Tem., was W. David Archibald.PAGE 778
WARD 1
ELMSVALEWARD 2
NORTHEdward Logan Adams Archibald David Archibald 16th. Com. Alex McCurdy Samuel Braden Robert Guild Charles S. Mullen Henry Archibald, Collector James Guild Jr. William Guild 1st. Francis Parker, Collector Alex Clark, Com. Joseph Parker Robert Kaulback Thomas Parker Francis Layton John Cooper Jonathon Layton Joseph Cooper William Layton James Cooper George McL. Guild Adam Dickey Joseph Bruce Thomas McCallum Jr. David Logan Robert Dickey Mrs. Sarah Logan David Dickey Robert Logan Adam Bryson Dr. Harrison James Guild Sr. Robert A. Logan Alex Guild Frederick Hurley William Guild 2nd. Mrs. Price Archibald Matthew Guild William Guild 3rd. John Bryson WARD 3
GLENMOREWARD 4
TAYLOR SETTLEMENT,
CHASWOODJohn Kaulback James McFetridge Jennet (Mrs. Thomas Kaulback) George Taylor William Bryson William Annand James Bryson Thomas Sargent David Murphy, Collector John Taylor James Murphy, Com. Robert Taylor Sam McFetridge Robert Henderson Richard Archibald Edward Taylor James Pearson Sam Irvin, Com. John Bates James Cassidy John King James Taylor William Wilson John Wilson Thomas Bell Robert Leck William Leck Henry Leck John Bell William Bell Isaac Bell, Collector PAGE 779
WARD 6
BROOKVALEWARD 5
HIGGINSVILLEJames McCurdy John Lindsay Jr. James King John Lindsay Sr. Hugh Hanna Alex Lindsay James Reid Sr. William Lindsay, Collector James Reid Jr. Thomas Lindsay Alex Stewart John Higgins 7th John Reid, Collector John Higgins Sr. Simeon Reid George Higgins Sr. William Reid George Higgins Jr. John Pearson Simeon Higgins James White Alex Brown Thomas White John White Jr. John McFetridge Edward McCabe Scott Hutchinson Robert Higgins John McDonald Thomas Higgins John Hollinsworth James Higgins Sr. David Hollinsworth, Jr. Peter Higgins Hugh Hollinsworth William McLeod William G. Archibald, Com. James Higgins Jr. M.J. Archibald James Lindsay, Com. Johnson Kaulback John Higgins 6th. WARD 7
SOUTHWARD 8
ELDERBANK
(LITTLE RIVER)James Brown William Walsh Alex Stephen, Com. Alex Taylor Thomas Jamieson James Meagher William Fox Michael Meagher John McLean William Brown Joseph McMullen, Collector Alex Brown Henry Morris John Hurley, Collector David Hollinsworth Andrew (?) Grant James Murchy Duncan Grant William Hay James Taylor, Com. John White Sr. James McNab, Collector Alex Shaw Mrs. McDougald Alex Scott Thomas Rowe William Scott Peter Ogilvie Sr. Mrs. Braden Peter Ogilvie Jr. John Tracey George Ogilvie
WARD 9 BRUCE AND
CRUICKSHANK SETTLEMENTMrs. Gordon Andrew Cruickshank George Cole James Cruickshank Peter Cruickshank Sam Taylor, Collector John Rhind James Stephen Robert Brown James Bruce Jr., Com. James Bruce Sr. George Bruce John Bruce John Bruce Robert Rhodes 1862, reduced to 8 wards. 1885 6: Elmsvale, North, South, Brookvale, Glenmore and Taylorville (Chaswood).
There is a saying that new brooms sweep clean, so it follows that Mr. Sedgewick newly arrived from his Scottish charge held under the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, where a regular "tithe" was paid by all, hoped to place the finances of Musquodoboit on a similar footing. The district having been divided into Wards with Collectors, the funds thus obtained would take care of the stipend, badly needed repairs to the church and other expenses. Those who could not pay in money were expected to contribute oats, oatmeal, potatoes and other produce.PAGES 780 & 781
Through the years, it often proved difficult to collect sums or goods on the "Voluntary System". Mr. Sprott had little use for this method, and wrote on the subject in his usual trenchant style: "Ministers of the gospel in most cases cannot live upon the profits of their own profession. They must often plough potatoes and rake hay. The voluntary principle is the most frail and fluctuating of all securities and can do little in the wilderness. We often see Paul the tent-maker supporting Paul the Apostle. This voluntaryism has no charm for ministers." Robert Sedgewick discovered the truth of this for himself.
Times were often hard; there was "the year of the mice" when almost every morsel of food grown for man and beast was consumed in the fields by ravaging millions of lemming-like creatures. Disastrous floods came to the Valley from time to time, and occasionally there was "frost every month in the year". Through good times and bad, the Rev. Robert Sedgewick ministered to his people. A manse was built for him in Elmsvale sometime during 1851, two years after his arrival.
Mr. Sedgewick was ably assisted in all good works by his wife, a most estimable woman who had been born in Perth, with the maiden name of Middleton. For forty-one years, Mrs. Sedgewick laboured by her husband's side; she was the mother of eleven children, and her death in 1878 was cause for deep mourning in the congregation where she was beloved.
The first sixty years of the last century was a period of great population growth in the Musquodoboit Valley and the Presbyterian Church continued to grow along with it. Many of the opinion differences persisted after 1817, but slowly and patiently with the help and guidance of such men as John Sprott and Robert Sedgewick, these graduallyPAGE 782
dwindled. In 1860, St. Andrew's handsome church, later to be destroyed by fire and rebuilt, was erected at Elderbank, up to that time known as Little River. This congregation was "inalienably church of Scotland", but the "Presbyterians" were allowed to use the building for their services as well.
In 1875, when the various branches of the Presbyterian faith united to form the Presbyterian Church of Canada, Meagher's Grant worshippers who had been for many years attached to Musquodoboit Harbour, were transferred to the Elderbank Charge.
Meantime, the lovely church of St. Paul was opened in Antrim on the last day of the old year, 1867. The Rev. John Sprott who addressed the gathering reported that "such stillness prevailed in the church, you could have heard the falling of a leaf or the buzzing of a fly. It was pleasing to see a section of the wilderness cleared and made the site of a church devoted to the service of God."
This church at Antrim had been the special concern of the Rev. John McMillan, later pastor at St. Paul's in Truro and awarded the Doctor of Divinity degree. He remained all his years a great admirer of Mr. Sprott and Dr. Sedgewick, as attested by his address at the Musquodoboit Centenary, 1915.
Musquodoboit was extremely fortunate to have in these Presbyterian leaders, during the early years, John Sprott and Robert Sedgewick; the former a graduate of Edinborough University, the latter an alumnus of Glasgow; both men of learning combined with sterling character. With the establishment of Mr. Watson's Academy, along with the intellectual leadership of Sprott and Sedgewick, this Valley in the wilderness began to be favourably known.PAGE 783
This was the time when Wordsworth's "natural" poetry was fresh and much discussed; when Carlyle's dyspeptic doctrines were hotly debated on both sides of the Atlantic and the Romances of Sir Walter Scott were being read by everybody, - even those who "never read novels". It is certain volumes such as these and many more found their way to the old Manse and the new one in Middle Musquodoboit, whenever a mail packet arrived in Halifax from the Old Country.
By and large, however, despite new arrivals in the Valley, and the departure of numerous sons and daughters to seek their fortune in the "Boston States", Upper Canada or the Great West, - this last "new frontier" which beckoned man, - Musquodoboit remained sequestered and peaceful. In 1835, Mr. Logan wrote to a minister in Scotland that "No one here needs to lock his door", and a safe Valley it remained. Elizabeth Frame, writing about the Musquodoboit Valley about the same time describes the inhabitants in simple terms as pious, industrious people;
"What kindly welcome was given to all who chanced to arrive at the pioneer dwelling! The huge fireplace was the centre of all comfort, and the round logs would be stirred, sending a stream of sparks up the chimney, concealing the iron crane and baked-kettle, its lid covered with glowing embers. The floor of pine was kept white with scrubbing sand, there were high-backed chairs, often home-made; there were pewter plates and horn spoons on the dresser along with dishes brought from the old country and always a few well-worn books. After supper, the father would make shoes for the family or mend farming tools; the mother would be busy at the knitting needles or spinning wheel, while the children read in the firelight, chapters from the Bible, "verse about".PAGE 784
This reads to us like "the Cotter's Saturday Night" by Bobby Burns, and so it is, very like indeed. Burns wrote his poem, based on his own family fireside, the same year that the Rev. James Munroe sailed for America from his Scottish home and soon after began his ministry in the wilderness of Musquodoboit. John Sprott, at that time little knowing his own destiny, was a small boy five years old, not far away at Stoney Kirk. Robert Sedgewick was born at Paisley twenty years later, but grew up at Greenock where the "Highland Mary" of Burns haunting poems rests in the cemetery of the North Parish Church.
All these Scottish strands of life and memory became interwoven in this valley, and in the history of Presbyterianism among us, it is good to know that Mr. Sprott and Mr. Sedgewick were living with, and ministering to their "ain folk" whom they loved and understood. It was Old Scotland in the New World, and even those who had been twice-exiled from their homes, and came as weary Loyalists, were Presbyterian pilgrims for the most part, hoping to sing their Psalms in a peaceful Valley.
In 1875, Upper Musquodoboit became a separate Charge, and Mr. & Mrs. Sedgewick went to live with a son on a nearby farm. The Manse was sold. This was the year when all the Presbyterians in Canada united into one body, but for some in the Valley this union was looked upon as taking place under pressure from Upper Canada. Canadian Confederation had been completed in 1867, and almost everywhere outside the City of Halifax, was regarded with very mixed feelings. These foreboding were perhaps well-founded; when the Intercolonial Railway opened July 1, 1876, instead of carrying Maritime goods to Upper Canadian markets, traffic went the other way. Vast quantities of cheaply produced goods poured into Halifax and after fifty years ofPAGE 785
remarkable prosperity, Nova Scotia faced an indefinite period of unhappy decline.
At about the same time as the foregoing, gold mines were opened up at Caribou, Mooseland and Moose River. Over the next quarter century, considerable prosperity came to the Upper Musquodoboit Valley from the sale of farm produce and imported goods of all kinds to the miners who streamed in to the "diggings". In the newly separated Charge of Upper Musquodoboit, two new churches were built; Sharon church in Dean, 1884 and a new St. James, not far from where the old one stood near Parker's corner, 1886.
In 1877 Mr. Sedgewick received his degree of D.D. from Queen's University, and in 1882, full of years and honours, but in failing health, he demitted the charge after thirty-three years of blessed ministry to the people of Musquodoboit. The Congregation presented him with an eloquent address and a handsome "purse" in token of their esteem. Three years later, he was laid to rest near Middleton church, at which impressive service, the Rev. E.S. Bayne, his successor, was assisted by several other clergymen.
Mr. Bayne was called in May 1884, and served the charge as a dedicated pastor until 1890. During his ministry, the new church was built at Riverside. For many years, the residents of Centre Musquodoboit, or Elmsvale, had felt the need of a Presbyterian Church in their own beautiful vale. Motor cars were still far in the future, and it was a long way to Middle and farther still to Upper, although one old gentleman was known to walk the distance every Sabbath, to St. James from Newcomb's Corner. This new congregation embraced the people from four hamlets; Higginsville, Newcomb's Corner, The Flat (Elmsvale) and Deacontown, (Centre Musquodoboit). This district consisted at the time not only of the fine farming area which it still enjoys, but two or three general stores, two post offices, blacksmith, harness and carpenter shops as well as a tannery and sawmill.PAGE 786
January 21, 1887 saw Riverside Church formally opened and dedicated to the service of God. The Rev. Edward Grant of Upper Stewiacke was the morning speaker and for evening worship, the Rev. J.A. Cairns from Upper Musquodoboit, officiated. It was reported that the choir sat in the gallery and joined a capacity congregation in singing the time-hallowed psalms of David which constituted the principal music of the sanctuary in the Presbyterian church of that time.
During the first year or more of his pastorate, Mr. Bayne lived in a house belonging to Mrs. Cumminger and rented for him by the congregation. In October, 1884, however, a lot of land was purchased and by January 1886, the present manse had been built and was being insured along with the church.
1915 provided a very great occasion for thankfulness on the part of the inhabitants of this region. Although it was billed as "The Centenary of Presbyterianism in the Musquodoboit Valley, 1815-1915", members of every creed in the district rallied round to celebrate with the seven Presbyterian Churches. Dr. Thomas Sedgewick, son of Robert, gave the Communion address at Middleton Church.
There were services in all seven churches that Sabbath Day, July 11, 1915 Meagher's Grant, Elderank, Antrim, Middleton, Upper Musquodoboit, Riverside and Dean. Special services, all of them with visiting ministers who came from far and near, even Dr. McMillen was there; now a very ancient man, onetime minister of Elderbank, ordained there, and the encourager of all the out-liers in Antrim to build a church of their own in 1867, forty-eight years before.PAGE 787
There were eloquently moving addresses given in Middleton Church, Monday and Tuesday following, by former sons of Musquodoboit, among them Dr. W.P. Archibald, Springside; chief Justice Archibald and Mr. Justice Hutchinson, both of the Supreme Court in the Province of Quebec. Mrs. Isaac Murray, a surviving daughter of the renowned Mr. Sprott, enchanted a large audience with valuable reminiscences of the Musquodoboit of her youth.
The Exhibition Grounds, centered with the fine old house built long before by Dr. Harrison, was the scene of all the social activities which were very festive, indeed. People who had come from great distances to join the solemn thanksgiving for one hundred years of Presbyterianism in the Valley, met and talked with childhood friends, perhaps not seen for fifty years! James Leck came all the way from Minneapolis, after many years away and Angus McLeod arrived from St. Paul, Minnesota. From the western States, the western Provinces, indeed from every Province and from Boston a throng of sons and daughters, all convened in happy excitement for three days of golden sunshine, in July 1915.
An "Antique Procession" circled the grounds twice, led by the ox and plough in honoured place, symbolic of 1815, followed by a representative pageant of valley customs and artifacts, ending in 1915 with automobiles and new farm machinery. In the background, the new railway could be easily viewed by the celebrators.
This railroad so long promised, was at last a reality, hurriedly finished to move timber and other produce from the Valley to supply "material" for the great struggle which was raging in Europe. The First World War was a year old. Young men had already left Musquodoboit; some would never return, and there must have been anxious hearts among the prosperous crowds of two thousand people "en Fete" during those days.PAGE 788
Eminent visitors enthralled the gathering with inspirational addresses on Presbyterianism in the Valley; on Temperance, a cause so very dear to the hearts of many faithful in Musquodoboit, where the Rising Sun Lodge had been among the very first to raise the standard in Nova Scotia; on Agriculture; on Political growth through the years; no subject seems to have been neglected in the way of interest, fellowship and celebration among the gifted planners who were responsible for this glorious succession of days. A small book entitled "Musquodoboit Centenary", incorporating description of events, and including many of these speeches, was published and has become a cherished treasure on many book shelves in the Valley.
The United Church of Canada did not come into being for another ten years, but discussions, some of them heated, were taking place all across the country and the subject was much spoken of at the Presbyterian Centenary. The Rev. W.P. Archibald, D.D., had eventual Union much in mind when he said,
"While the Presbyterian Church has been the predominant one in this Valley, the children of John Wesley have had a share in unfurling the gospel banner, and holding the community for our common Lord. There has been in recent years a wooing between these two branches of the church of Christ which may lead to a wedding though some of our friends would like to forbid the banns!"PAGE 789
It is now a matter of history, joyful to many, regrettable to others, that this "marriage" between the Presbyterians and Methodists did take place in Canada; the actual date for celebration of the Union, June 10, 1925. In Musquodoboit, however, hands were joined together in fellowship a year or two before; local union in the Meagher's Grant and Elderbank area between the Presbyterian and Methodist congregations occurring in 1921, and in Middle Musquodoboit the women of the Methodist Ladies Aid were invited to join the Presbyterian Sewing Circle during 1922, and did so. This paved the way for the full merger, soon to come.
The Methodist church in Middle Musquodoboit was destroyed by fire and the sister church in Upper Musquodoboit was sold and removed from the site. The charming church at Higginsville built by devoted followers of John Wesley, and dedicated February 23, 1890, entered the United Church of Canada in 1925 and became part of the Upper Musquodoboit charge.
In 1925, Sharon congregation at Dean was the only church in the valley which voted to remain outside the Union. To these children of John Knox on their beautiful hill farms, the precious name of Presbyterian was all in all. It has been written that "In 1925 Church Union separated Sharon Church, Dean from St. James in Upper Musquodoboit, with many a heartache on both sides. Their history had been one and the same from the time of the first "Old Meeting House" on the hill."
From 1925 until more recent times "the herds that fed in Sharon" (1 Chron. 27:29) were ministered unto by a number of dedicated ministers and student-ministers, many of whom were ordained while serving this small, devoted Presbyterian congregation. In 1980 and for some years past, the pulpit at Dean has been supplied from the Charge at St. James United, Upper Musquodoboit. "Time covers differences as moss a stone."PAGE 790
[Photograph from the original text may be viewed at:]
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Rev. Robert Sedgewick
Musquodoboit presbyterian charge
1849 B 1882PAGE 790(b)
Time also brings many changes; over the years many ministers have come to the Upper Musquodoboit, Middle Musquodoboit and Elderbank charges for briefer periods than was customary in past days. Dr. Archibald noted in his Centenary address of 1915 that "The day of long pastorates seems to have passed. We have entered upon an age of restlessness and change." Despite such changes and vicissitudes; through good times and bad; all through the years the people have kept the Faith, Elders, strong in belief, have led the congregations in devotion to the church and reverent worship when at times there has been no resident minister.
May 16, 1965 Middleton Church, Middle Musquodoboit, was once again the scene of rejoicing in the celebration of one hundred and fifty years of unbroken Christian communion, Presbyterian and United Church, in this Valley. The thoughts of the people were centered with gratitude upon the lives of those men and women who have borne the burden from the most difficult pioneer days; who have built and cherished this spiritual refuge and have bequeathed a lighted shrine to all men."Behold! Our inheritance how wide and fair.
Time is our fair seed-field, of Time we are heir."Sources: Centenary Book, 1915
Church Life in the Valley, Mr. Aitken, 1965
Names and Place Names in Nova Scotia, Public Archives, 1967
Community Herald Magazine, 1927-28 (Mid. Musq.)
Church Records
Two Centuries of Christian Witness, Truro First United Church, 1760-1960PAGE 791
The Anglican Church
On the west side of the road to Musquodoboit Harbour, less than two miles from Middle Musquodoboit, may be seen a few gravestones encircled by a fence. This sacred plot lies close to the road just as it did one hundred and forty years ago when it was laid out as the burial ground surrounding the newly built Holy Trinity Church. This old Post Road from Halifax to Guysborough was subsequently turned along the flat land to circumvent the hill, and the church, long unused, was left to be swallowed up by forest growth. Sometime during the nineteen fifties, however, the road again took its way over the hill, this time with paving, and many a curious motorist found himself wondering what might be the history of this remote last resting place.
As time went on, people began to take an interest in weaving this strand into the story of the valley, and the late Mr. R.V. Harris, as representative of the Church of England in Halifax, was invited to visit the forgotten graveyard and the site of the old Trinity Church. This visit was made in company with Mrs. R. Kenneth Reid and others, June 1959. Mr. Harris made a detailed report of his findings to the Synod Office together with strong recommendations as to what should be done. He described the scene:"The site is now almost completely overgrown with trees, large and small, with much underbrush. Two burial lots have been enclosed with fences (the Gladwin and Brown family lots) but some twenty or thirty stones are strewn about the property or buried by shrubbery or windfalls, most of them broken, felled by storms or wood cutters. Most of the site is in a disgraceful condition and is unfenced, and its boundaries unmarked, except by a shallow ditch on three sides. The Church seems to have been abandoned by the Church (of England) about 1890."PAGE 792 Mr. Harris vigorously urged that steps should immediately be taken to clear up the ground, level it as far as possible, gather up the stones lying about and erect them in groups representing the Coles, Edwards, Sargents and other families, and put a fence around the entire area. It was also suggested that a memorial marker, perhaps a cairn, should be placed in the grounds. Regrettably, nothing whatever was done as a result of these recommendations. The foundation stones of old Trinity, or the "English Church", which is its local name, became more deeply buried with each passing year.
Thirty years before, in 1929, apparently the church was still standing bravely in good condition, having been well built, despite considerable vandalism. A writer in that year portrays the ruin in terms of romantic and poignant recollection:"The old Church of England place of worship in Middle Musquodoboit has not been used since 1890, nor has an Episcopal service been held elsewhere in the region since these doors were closed. Since then it has served no other purpose than as an attractive place to take curious sightseers of an antiquarian turn of mind; and since the doors have been broken in, to afford shelter for the sheep which run in and out at will. The plaster is nearly intact, the roof seems tight, but there is not a pane of glass left in the large Gothic windows. The pine pews have been thrown down and the interior more than the outside presents a picture of desclation."It was some time after this that the old church was sold at auction, completely torn down and carted away.PAGE 793
Apparently Trinity had inspired other writers from time to time, as is shown in a letter written November 8, 1962, by Mr. Bruce Ferguson, Provincial Archivist, in reply to one received from the Rev. Canon H.L. Puxley, President of University of King's College, Halifax:
"With reference to your communication of the 7th instant concerning Mrs. R.K. Reid's inquiry about the Anglican Church at Middle Musquodoboit, this is to say that there is a short history of that church in an article in the Halifax Herald of October 30, 1894, page 4.Nothing further was heard from this inquiry, yet when Trinity Church was erected in 1830, it was of considerable interest in the Diocese. In England, the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, invariably referred to by initials only, was earnestly collected pounds from the rich, and pennies from the poor, to help build churches such as Trinity in the new villages of the colonies, and to pay stipends for the clergy who ministered to the exiles in their new homelands."Marriage bonds for the period 1763-1871 are here, although the sequence is not complete."
The Rev. Charles Elliott was sent from Halifax to the Musquodoboit area in 1829 as a hopeful church builder for the church of England. Arriving in December, Mr. Elliott spent nine weeks in the valley. He reported an average congregation of eighty as Gay's River for morning service, and one hundred in the evening at Middle Musquodoboit, "the people in both places very enthusiastic and the subscription list showed he could count on ,200 pounds. Colonel Gladwin is mentioned in his report, as are Messers Rayne and Daniel.PAGE 794
The following year, St. Paul's Church as raised at Gay's River and Holy Trinity Church was built on La Prairie Farm, Colonel Gladwin's estate at Middle Musquodoboit. At the same time, as the church of England was the "State" church in Nova Scotia, the Provincial Legislature was called upon by Bishop Inglis to vote the sum of 25 pounds per year to each congregation in these new churches. This was done in 1832, '33 and '34. The S.P.G. contributed 50 pounds.
As the place of worship for the members of the Established Church of England was the heart of every English village, it must have given Colonel Henry Arthur Gladwin great satisfaction to cooperate with the Rev. Mr. Elliott in the founding of an Anglican Parish in the New World. No doubt Colonel Gladwin gave money for building; we definitely know he gave the land upon which Holy Trinity was built and sufficient for a cemetery as well, "a site approximately one acre, being forty yards square." This was truly God’s Acre , where in fullness of time he and his family would be laid to rest, as well as succeeding generations of faithful tenants who would farm his land. It was a matter of prime importance that an Anglican clergyman should be close at hand to marry, to baptise and to bury, when required.
At that time in Nova Scotia, the only ministers licenced to perform marriages were those of the church of England. This law was changed in 1835. Such changes could not be foreseen, however, by the young English aristocrat. He, no doubt, looked upon the erection of Holy Trinity in its sturdy Gothic simplicity and promise of permanence, as a Parish church that would serve to resist such change if it were considered.
It was only two years before, 1828, that Colonel Henry Arthur Gladwin had come to the district, bought vast tracts of land, and had set out to create in replica, an Old Country estate on the rich land along the Musquodoboit River.PAGE 795
Alas! the dream of English manorial splendour was doomed to disappear in the Scottish Presbyterian stronghold of Middle Musquodoboit. From such a promising beginning, twenty years later, the congregation of Holy Trinity Church appears to have dwindled to a mere handful. Little is known of the clergymen who functioned in the English church; the Rev. James William Disbrow was stationed here in 1840-45. The Rev. Samuel Dutton Green, born at Baldock in Hertfordshire; fresh from ordination at the hands of Bishop Binney 1854, became the last minister to have the charge. He resigned because of illness in 1856.
Colonel Henry Arthur Gladwin died in 1881 at the age of ninety, and was buried close to Holy Trinity church. His wife, mother and three sons rest nearby. The Colonel's last wish that no stone be raised to his memory was respected by his descendants, but a fence was erected to mark off the Gladwin plot from the surrounding graves.
In 1961-62, owing entirely to local efforts, the site was cleared, the trees cut, the land levelled and seeded down to grass. The fallen headstones were re-erected. By 1977 the cemetery had again grown up to small spruce and tamarack with many huge alder clumps, the stones scattered and many broken or carried away.
The local Garden club allotted some funds, and with much volunteer labour and a donation from Bishop Arnold, this burial place was once more cleared and reclaimed. Plot fences were repaired and painted, and all the headstones which could be found were gathered into one spot. From 1977 to 1980 the cemetery has been maintained by private individuals. In the south-east corner can still be traced the rough stone foundation of Holy Trinity, the old English Church.PAGE 796
The Congregational Church
Among the many interesting documents dealing with religious matters in Musquodoboit, preserved by the Logan family and donated to the Public Archives in Halifax, is a letter written in 1845. At that period, a group of Presbyterians, disagreeing with a number of tenets held by the Established Church of Scotland and demanding local autonomy in ecclesiastical affairs, was in search of a minister. Mr. R.A. Logan, one of the moving spirits, write to the Rev. Samuel Jackson in England, hoping to induce him to accept the charge. This letter, written in a breezy, abrupt style, portrays vividly and no doubt accurately, the way of life in Middle Musquodoboit at the time.
"The houses for public worship are ten miles distant from each other. You bridle, not the best nor the worst will cost here about 3 pounds.
Locality, - Halifax is 40 miles north-east from Windsor, Musquodoboit is 40 miles north-east from Halifax, nearest road to the sea is Halifax. No sea fogs are ever on land here, - same pass over like clouds.
No War. -all Yankee bluster seat of war hereabout as likely to be in England. War won't raise the value of farm produce and so benefit us without other damage. Land is good, really good for tillage, most all the people are living by farming on their own farms.PAGE 797
Houses, - one only of brick, others made of wood one storey high, some one storey and one-half,- my own is of this sort, - one only, two stories high. The number, - perhaps fifty can be seen from my own, other places perhaps near as many. Rent, - I suppose the best would not bring more than 12[pounds], per year, many would not bring more than half that sum.
People, - nearly all Presbyterians, - one man Roman Catholic, his wife Protestant, all chiefly native descendants of Scotch and North of Ireland parents. A suitable house for you, - none is engaged. My own house is about 30 feet each way upon the ground, - I shall freely share it with you until you can look around for yourself.As we shall see, the Rev. Mr. Jackson did not come, but Mr. Murkland did, and the Congregational Church came into being as a separate denomination. This separation would appear to be inevitable as a result of dissentions among the Presbyterians which had been felt for some years.
No sickness like pestilence has ever been here to cut down the people, - deaths are only one here and there. No housebreaking or highway robbery was ever known here, - many people sleep in their beds without fastening their doors at night."
According to other papers in the Logan collection, we read that on April 23, 1833,"At a meeting of Members of the Church of Scotland held this day at the house of Mr. Robert A. Logan agreeable to notice given:
Committee appointed: Mr. James Bruce, Sr., Alex Stuart, Robert Logan, George Higgins, William Hay, James Cruickshanks, 2nd., William Guild.
Resolved: 1st, that the members present, claim and consider themselves legally entitled to a considerable proportion of the property of the buildingPAGE 798
now occupied for public worship. They recommended that the committee take such steps as they think proper to obtain peaceable possession of the above mentioned house. And further in our behalf through the minister in Pictou to dispense the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper in this settlement during the coming Summer. The Collectors to be continued for another year:
John Higgins
James Cruickshanks
Thomas Colback
Members present at the meeting within mentioned:
James Bruce Alex Stuart Robert A. Logan George Higgins William Taylor James Murchy John Lindsay John Higgins, 3rd David Colbeck John Higgins. 2nd Thomas Colbeck William Hay John B. Archibald Johnson Colbeck John Layton Samuel Dickey James Cruickshank Angus McLeod Peter Gordon James Cruickshank, 2nd. James McDonald John Braden Thomas McCallum John A. Colbeck Matthew Guild David T. Hollingsworth Alex Scott Michael and James Meagher Peter Ogilvie A. Merson David Dickey, Jr. Alex Shaw
During the following year, the same group got up a subscription list promising "to pay for one year the sum annexed to their names." This fund was to pay for the services of a minister. The dissenting group made the claim "We have in this settlement thirty-five subscribers besides those that are sharers in the house." They further stated that "thirty-nine and one-half pews are half the house". (The "house" referred to, is of course the House of God, the first church in Middle Musquodoboit which every one has helped to build in 1815).PAGE 799
Two years later, 1836, a letter written to the Rev. Donald Fraser of Pictou requesting a minister be sent to dispense the Lord’s Supper, as apparently Mr. Sprott has held a "closed Communion service". "Some people were refused admission to sit at the Lord’s table, as they belonged to a different denomination, a denomination with a slight difference".
Apparently Mr. Fraser responded to the need because a letter written Dec. 15, 1843 states that the Lord’s Supper was dispensed to forty persons in 1836. This letter is directed to the Rev. J.C. Galloway, St. John, N.B., probably the first of many. It gives a brief history of the Burger group which was to become the Congregational Church: "The society commenced with Mr. Elliot in 1831, twelve years ago. We have no church formed. Rev. Robert Elliot was not ordained and died in 1832. Since 1834 we had one day’s preaching in the year. Musquodoboit is comprised of three settlements, - Upper, Middle and Meagher’s Grant with a population of three thousand, nearly all Presbyterian with an Anti-burger minister. There is a chapel in each of three settlements free of debt, they were built and owned by both parties".
The use of the church was apparently a matter of great dispute, and a letter to M.T. Archibald firmly states, "There should be an agreement in writing for the Rev. Sprott and the other denomination arranging the alternate Sabbaths of preaching. If both Ministers appear at church the same Sunday there will be a clash".
Accordingly, it would seem that the two groups came to an agreement, although the Burghers refer to their "minister of the Church of Scotland" and they obviously felt their loyalties to that body, despite differences. A document was drawn up at Middle Musquodoboit, July 6, 1836, which clearly set forth terms for sharing the church:PAGE 800
"This will certify that as far as we are propriators in the meeting house in this settlement, we desire that Mr. Sprott shall have the privilege of occupying it one-half the time, and that the minister of the Church of Scotland have the privilege of occupying it the other half the time, the Sabbaths to be divided alternately. Witness our hands:
George Taylor David DickeyRobert A. Logan David A. Colbeck
James Brown William Guild
John Hollingsworth Richard Archibald
Apparently this little Burgher flock was without a settled shepherd for several years. The Rev. John Martin came from Halifax and preached on a few occasions; while about once a year a minister would arrive from Pictou to serve the settlement. On August 28, 1837 a letter to the Rev. Mr. Martin threatened that "Unless we are properly looked after, we will sever connection with the Church of Scotland".
This unsettled state of affairs persisted with no actual separation taking place until 1846, when Mr. Murkland, a Congregational minister was called and accepted the charge in Middle Musquodoboit.
It is pleasant to anticipate a little and to read a letter from the Congregational minister in 1851, the Rev. Joseph Peart who was to be in Yarmouth attending a Union Meeting, requesting that Mr. Sprott officiate in his absence from Musquodoboit. It would seem that Christian charity prevailed and the two religious bodies were working in harmony.PAGE 801
In 1840 a new appeal was sent to Mr. Fraser in Pictou imploring that a minister be sent to the valley, but without avail. Mr. Logan and his friends from then on appeared to believe that separation from the Church of Scotland was the only solution. Congregationalism, as preached by Mr. Elliot, was growing in the Maritimes; perhaps that body might prove to be more helpful in the mtter of acquiring a "settled minister".
In the year 1843, the Burgher party of Musquodoboit wrote to the Rev. J.E. Galloway at St. John, stating that there would be less prejudice evidenced here against an Independent or Congregational minister than would be shown to the Kirk. Accordingly, Mr. Galloway took steps to find a candidate and in May 1844 wrote that Mr. Samuel Jackson, presently located a Walsall, Staffordshire, England would be coming to Musquodoboit. Mr. Jackson, however, never arrived, as his congregation in Walsall prevailed upon him to stay with them.
Mr. Galloway's search was ended successfully in September 1846, when he wrote to say that the Rev. Sidney Smith Murland would be coming to Musquodoboit to survey the charge with the intention of settling "if all meets with his approval." Apparently, Mr. Murkland did find things to his satisfaction, because on October 10, 1846, he announced that he would stay and send for his wife and family, who were presently in Philadelphia. Mr. Murkland had been sent to Demerara by the London Missionary Society, and the hot climate there had proved very trying for both him and his wife.
At this time, the Presbyterians and Congregationalists shared the same Meeting House on alternate Sundays. Later, a small building of their own was erected by the Congregationalists on the present Exhibition grounds, close to the old cow barns; removed, 1978.PAGE 802
During the actual incumbency of the Rev. Mr. Murkland from January 1847 to June 1848, the following subscribers are known to have contributed to his stipend:
Samuel Archibald Alex Dunbrack R. A. Logan William Layton John Parker Samuel Braden, Sr. John Dunbrack, Jr. Samuel Dickie Matt Archibald Geo. Bruce Edward Taylor John Hutchinson John Taylor John Benvie John Linzie, Sr. Janet Archibald John Stewart Andrew Cruickshank Jonothan Archibald David Dickie Alex Linzie and Father William Logan John Burton (Dartmouth) Adam Laidlaw Samuel Archibald, Jr. George Cole Angus Logan William Bruce John Murchy, Sr. James Sergeant David Hollingsworth George Nuttal W. J. Lydiard (Low. Musq.) William Linzie David Dickie Alex Gordon John Dunbrack, Sr. John Wilson George Higgins, Sr. Scott Hutchinson John Higgins, Jr. George Wilson John Bruce Samuel Hutchison Alex Cruickshank William Hutchison Samuel Horton Peter Cruickshank David Archibald, Jr. Alex Archibald William Kent James Hanna Joseph Bruce Hugh Hanna C. Burnett Alex Stewart Levi Upham George Bates John McBane Simeon Higgins James Kent David Whidden William Hay David Cummings Alex Scott William Fisher John Higgins A. McInnis James Crucikshank Walter Reynolds PAGE 803
William Guild, Sr. Alex Kent John Bates Andrew Benvie Adam Braden Angus McLeod James Taylor George Guild A. Russell Matt Archibald Matt Guild W. Millan Mr. Annand Alex Shaw John Shaw Francis Layton John Bell Miss Mary Bates R. Bayers Elizabeth Bates James Dunbrack P. H. Ogilvie, Jr. James Murchy The Rev. Mr. Murkland lived in Musquodoboit for about one and one-half years. During that time, he was absent, presumably, for perhaps two months, as it is known that he attended a Union Meeting of the Congregationalists at Liverpool, and another one in Cape Breton. For such a short period, his labours were prodigious, and the fruits thereof, most gratifying. When Mr. Murkland came to the valley, few people realised the existence of the Congregational denomination; upon his departure, he left a membership of one hundred and forty-eight souls in the three churches of the three settlements.
Mr. Murkland made his home here in a house located close by the Congregational chapel. The rent was 8 lbs. per annum. The church members had promised to purchase a more suitable dwelling for their minister, but apparently winter closed in before this was arranged. No doubt a very uncomfortable winter was spent in the house near the chapel! In any case, this was the reason given by Mr. Murkland for his resignation, June 30, 1848. In Middleton United Church a Bible may be seen with the following inscription:PAGE 804
It was then necessary to find a new minister, and a correspondance with the Rev. Joseph Peart was carried on to persuade him to settle here. The church deacons had this matter in hand, and a list of deacons for May 14, 1849, gives the names as follows:"This valuable Pulpit Bible was presented by the ladies connected with the Congregational Church, Middle Musquodoboit, to Sidney Smith Murkland, Pastor".The exact date is not known but it is presumed that Mr. Peart arrived in 1849, and it is certain that he only stayed two years, resigning in 1851 as his "full allowance had not been paid" during that time. However, Mr. Peart’s sojourn appears to have been an active one, as he added sixty-five members to the church roll, bringing the congregation to a total of two hundred and thirteen communicants.Alexander Shaw
Samuel Braden
Robert A. Logan
John Taylor
Jacob Dillman
James Bayer
John Hutchinson
The Rev., Mr. Peart accepted a call in Cornwallis, and was followed by the Rev. Charles Gaskin who remained a short time. The Rev. Joseph Sutcliffe was here for a brief season, but resigned in 1858 as he had not, received his full salary.
When the Methodist Movement began here in 1855, many Congregationalists became converts to Methodism. From this time, the Congregational Union withdrew the support hitherto given the church in Musquodoboit. Finally, the chapel itself was sold to Charles Archibald who had it moved across the road where he kept a general store.PAGE 805
Although of brief tenure in the valley, not quite forty years, the Congregational Church has a sure place in our history. The members gave evidence of great powers of sacrifice and steady courage in their struggle to hold fast to that which they believed to be good.
The Methodist Church
Wherever the Methodists abound, vice and immorality are made to hide their heads and every man and woman is taught to pray.Among the immigrants from the Old Country who came to Nova Scotia in the early days were groups from Yorkshire. The first detachment sailed from Liverpool, England, in March 1772. They reached Fort Cumberland near Amherst, in May, having spent almost three months crossing the Atlantic. These Yorkshire families, indoctrinated with the teachings of Wesley, were the first Methodists in Nova Scotia. They were soon joined by friends and neighbours like-minded to themselves, and in the group arriving in 1775 was a boy of fifteen years, William Black, who was destined to become the first Methodist minister to be ordained from this Province.
.....T.W. Smith
In 1779, a religious revival was held at Fort Cumberland, and young William determined to give him life from that time forth to missionary endeavour. Accordingly, when he came of age in 1781, he "went forth on foot to bring the gospel of John Wesley to the people of Nova Scotia." His labours bore fruit, and by 1850 there were many large Methodist churches in the Maritimes. The first years were full of difficulties; itinerant preachers came from the United States and from England to assist the cause; but while some of these helped, others hindered, and it was largely owing to the selfless devotion of William Black that the movement went forward.PAGE 806
[Image of the Methodist Church appears here p. 896(a) in the original see:]
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~nshalifa/MusquodoboitPioneers.htmlMethodist Church,
Middle Musquodoboit.
Erected 1855,
destroyed by fire, 1925.PAGE 806(a)
From the time of his ordination in Philadelphia, 1789, Mr. Black acted as presiding Elder of what was in effect the Nova Scotia District of the Methodist Episcopal Church. By 1800 Black and his brethren had established the Methodist cause in Halifax, Liverpool, Shelburne, Windsor, Annapolis, Cumberland. These were centres of large circuits. In most of the small towns served from these centres, churches had been built, but in all there were only eight hundred and fifty members with some three thousand adherents.
These small numbers were apparently held in high respect, as Mr. Black was able to inform the Methodist Committee in 1804 that Governor Wentworth proposed a grant of land to the Methodists in Halifax. He noted th"Methodists were much esteemed by those in authority for their quiet and orderly lives, good morals and strict loyalty."
In 1825, twenty-two circuits were in being, including Yarmouth, Parrsboro and Lunenburg among the recent additions. Methodism was growing and as new members moved about the Province, they carried with them a strong evangelistic zeal.
Among the converts at Lunenburg was Leonard Gaetz who, with his wife, moved to Musquodoboit Harbour and settled there in 1827. They at once began to proselytize their neighbours. Mrs. Gaetz became a leader among the women; through the ensuing years a Methodist congregation came into being; and the crowning moment in the lives of these two devoted people arrived in January, 1855, when a small church was dedicated. Mr. Gaetz was the layman leader for many years. Three sons became ordained ministers in the Methodist Church; Thomas, Joseph and Leonard.PAGE 807
In the same year, 1855, an able and eloquent young preacher, the Rev. Hezekiah McKeown, introduced Methodism to Middle Musquodoboit. Mr. McKeown, a native of Aylesford, was persuaded to come to the valley
and conduct evangelistic services. He was sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. William Layton, living in Middle Musquodoboit, but formerly of Halifax where they had been loyal members of the Methodist church.
Mr. McKeown’s efforts were so successful that in a few months time, his enthusiastic converts were ready to build a church. The original subscription list was found among other papers in Mr. Earl Logan’s home, one hundred and four years later, 1960.
February 18, 1856We, the subscribers hereto with the intention of erecting a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel in Middle Musquodoboit and allowing our trustees to open it at any time for the use of any other Evangelical Denomination when Methodists do not need the use of it; - with this understand ring we promise to pay the manager duly appointed, the sums annexed to our respective names, - by instalments as the building progresses.
Robert A. Logan George Higgins, Jr. Dr. Harrison (also gave site) S. B. Logan Samuel Braden William Guild Sr. John Higgins Jr. John Lindsay William Annand John Higgins Sr. Alex Lindsay Simeon Higgins David Dickey William Hay Jr. William Layton Alex Scott Wynyard Gladwin David Annand Adam A. Braden Henry McHaffery John Taylor John Bell John Higgins (8th) PAGE 808
The Committee proportioned the amounts of subscription money upon all the pews so that each subscriber would own property in the Chapel. A gift of L50s was received from friends in Halifax, and the total cost was, roughly, L268. In size, the new Chapel measured thirty by thirty-six feet, with a small tower, and the site was in the corner of the present Hillside Cemetery where now are found the graves of Captain A.G. Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Conrod and others. The contract for finishing the outside of the Chapel was given to Samuel B. Logan and Adam Braden.
A Methodist Parsonage was purchased in 1859, at that time referred to as the "Mission House". The deed was recorded in March 1866, at the cost of two dollars and twenty-five cents. The site of this Mission House was located near the old Highway building. In 1882, money was again raised by subscription to build a new parsonage.
The contract was given to John Higgins, and the building was insured in 1884 for one thousand dollars. In 1980, it is the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William McCurdy.
According to a record dated September 1865, the circuit preacher located at Middle Musquodoboit was expected to preach at Laytonville, Kent, Upper Musquodoboit, Taylor Settlement, Little River, Shubenacadie and Oldham. In the same year, Meagher’s Grant was added to the list.
Membership increased in the Methodist persuasion until the turn of the century and it was found necessary to build new churches here and there to accomodate new congregations.PAGE 809
A Methodist church in Higginsville was subscribed for, erected and finally dedicated in February 1890. The Rev. E.P. Moore and the Rev. Joseph Gaetz were preachers invited for the occasion. In Upper Musquodoboit, the Methodist church dates from the dedication service of January 14, 1896, when the Rev. D.W.H. Heartz conducted the service.
In the Methodist Church records for the Middle Musquodoboit Circuit in 1871, a membership list included the following members:
William Layton Mrs. William Wilson Elizabeth Layton Mrs. Robert Taylor Mrs. Thomas Gould John Bell Jane E. Sahw John Wilson Mrs. Robert Logan Mrs. John Wilson Robert Logan, Jr. Mrs. John Taylor, Sr. Mrs. Bates John Taylor Rebecca Bates Mrs. John Taylor Mrs. Harrison Mrs. Robert Erving Mary Gladwin Samuel Braden William Gladwin Mrs. Samuel Braden David Dickey, Sr. Mrs. Scott Mrs. Dickey Alex Scott William Dickey Mary Scott William Annand David Logan James Annand Mrs. John Lindsay Mrs. James Annand Mrs. James Cassidy Andrew Wilson Mrs. Flake Mrs. Wilson From the very early days of Mrs. Leonard Gaetz and Mrs. William Layton, the women of the church were enthusiastic supporters of the Methodist cause.
The Women’s Missionary Society, Middleton United Church, Middle Musquodoboit, celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 1945. Mrs. Richard A. Dunbrack of Syracuse, N.Y., wrote the following account of the Society’s beginning and progress through the years:PAGE 810
The Methodist Auxiliary of the Women’s Missionary Society was organized in September, 1885. At that time, Miss Agnes Knight, a missionary on furlough from the Indian Mission at Chilliwack, B.C. was visiting the Rev. Mr. H.P. Doane and his wife at the Methodist Parsonage. Under the leadership of Miss Knight, the Society came into being with eighteen charter members.
Officers were as follows:
Pres. Mrs. H. P. Doane
Vice Pres. Mrs. C. B. Archibald (Maizie Gladwin)
Secretary Nora Higgins (Mrs. Charles Fulton)
Treasurer Mrs. Robert LoganThe remaining charter members were Mrs. Thomas Guild, Mrs. James Annand, Mrs. John H. Taylor, Mrs. Alexander Lindsay, Mrs. Letitia Harrison, Mrs. Robert Lindsay, Mrs. David Kent, Mrs. James Cassidy, Mrs. Henry Archibald, Gussie Allison (Mr. Doane’s step-daughter), Janie Taylor (Mrs. Robert Fraser), Marnie Gladwin (Mrs. Strachan), Miss Young and Lelia Annand (Mrs. R. Dunbrack.
Records kept in the "Blue Book" show that the membership fee was set at one dollar per year, and during the first year twenty-six dollars and twenty-five cents was raised by the group. Attendance averaged ten members present at each meeting, and considering the difficulties of travel this seems remarkable. It is recorded later on, that Mrs. James Annand who was treasurer for seven consecutive years, was present at every meeting during that time.
This Auxiliary, during the ensuing years, sent large supplies of knitting yarns to the Western Mission, and boxes of clothing to Newfoundland. These supplies were shipped to their destinations by the Hon. W.A. Black at his expense.
The Rev. Howard Payne Doane was born 1854 at Barrington, N.S. A son, Ralph Harrington Doane, was born Oct. 7, 1886, during his father’s pastorate in Musquodoboit.PAGE 811
Mr. Doane was followed by the Rev. Barry Mack, and in 1887 Mrs. Mack established a Mission Band. Among the members were Laura Annand (Mrs. George S. Dickey), Belle Higgins (Mrs. Chisholm), Lizzie Bates (Mrs. Reid), Florence Fleck (Mrs. Sharples), Ada and Nellie Gladwin.
This group flourished for many years and during the incumbency of the Rev. A. Lund, was given the name Leeds Mission Band in his honour as he was an Englishman who had been born in Leeds.
In 1921, a Mission Circle was formed among the girls, under the guidance of Mrs. William Logan who was a life-long member of the W.M.S. Records for 1925 show the secretary to be Villa Scott and the treasurer, Bertha Dean. A Valentine Social was held yielding nine dollars and fifty cents for Missions.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in Middle Musquodoboit joined with their sister group in the Presbyterian church to form a co-operative union in 1924. This preceded by one year the formation of the United Church of Canada.
As it was a Methodist rule that a minister remain three years only in any given charge, it comes as no surprise to learn that there were twenty-nine “settled” preachers in the circuit centre of Middle Musquodoboit from 1855 to 1925. A few, among them the Rev. Hezekiah McKeown who established the Methodist church in the valley, remained less than the allotted three years. Some were cut down by illness or death during their ministry, here; others were sent to serve elsewhere at the behest of the Conference, after a year or two.PAGE 812
Among those men who laboured in the Chapel and Mission House, who rode the Circuit in all weathers were several from the United Kingdom, Mr. Tweedy, Mr. Lund, Mr. Lane and Mr. Croft. For the most part, however, they were sons of the Maritimes. Herewith then, the names in the order wherein they came to Middle Musquodoboit:
Rev. Hezekiah McKeown 1855-56 Rev. W. I. Croft Rev. S. Charles Gaskin* Rev. R. A. Daniel Rev. Joseph Sutcliff * Rev. David Walker Rev. W. C. McKinnon Rev. George W. Whitman Rev. Henry Holland Rev. W. C. Perry Rev. John J. teasdale Rev. A. Lund Rev. Leonard Gaetz Fev. C. H. C. McLaren Rev. Samuel Martin Rev. W. J. Layton Rev. Albert S. Desbrisay rev. W. J. wright Rev. James Tweedy Rev. R. M. Brown Rev. John A. Moser Rev. G. W. Mitchell Rev. William G. Lane Rev. A. Baker Rev. J. Hiram Davis Rev. J. B. Blesedell 1921-23 Rev. H. P. Doane Rev. R. Barry Mack * Mr. Gaskin and Mr. Sutcliff also preached as Congregational ministers here. During the early years of this century in Canada, despite faithful zeal and unfailing effort on the part of the ministers and devoted lay workers, membership in the Methodist Church saw a rapid decline. The congregation in the valley was no exception, and numbers dwindled. In 1925 Presbyterians and Methodists were merged to form the new United Church of Canada. Middleton Presbyterian Church became the United Church for Middle Musquodoboit; the two cemeteries were combined for use. The Methodist Church burned to the ground in the same year. Methodism ceased to exist except as memories in the minds of those who, with their fathers, had supported the little Chapel for seventy years. Yet, who can say to what far ends of time the effects of simple faith, and ethical rules of conduct, as taught in that small church may be experienced?
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"Let thy religion be the religion of the heart. Let it lie deep in thy inmost soul. Be serious. Be thou a lover of God and all mankind."
.....John Wesley
Early Settlers in Meagher’s Grant
A.B.Lay 1922. (updated to 1980)Meagher’s Grant was a grand of land comprising about 9000 acres, made to "Bachelor Meagher", a Major in the British Army in 1765, for purposes of colonization. Roland McDonald, one of the first settlers came here from the United States in 1777. He was one of the many Loyalists who settled in Nova Scotia about that time. He was born in the Isle of Skye and lived on the place now owned by Robert Misiner, 1980. Henry Crawford was a great grandson. Archibald Crawford md. Mary McDonald, dau. of Ronald McDonald.
John Dunbrack, the first settler, another Scotchman, came through from Truro and down the Musquodoboit River in a canoe and settled first at Gibralter, afterwards returning to Meagher’s Grant. He settled on the farm owned by Ross Dickie, 1980. He had 4 sons who all settled here and many of his descendants are still with us. His was the first frame house in Musquodoboit.
The Dillmans, another of the old families came in 1780. Christopher, the first of the name, was a Hessian. Laurin Kerr built a three-storey house on the site of their homestead. (Mrs. Laurin Kerr lives there in 1980). Their descendants are legion, one of their great-grandsons having a family of 10 boys and 2 girls.
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Miles McInnis first settled on the farm known as the Parker place (owned by Fulton Dunbrack, 1980), afterward moving on land later owned by Wellington Kent, (Dr. Wilson house, Lay Lake Rd.). Robert Misiner lives there, 1980. One of his sons, Malcolm McInnis, raised a family of 16. None of their descendants live here at the present time. He was another Loyalist and whenever you hear the name McInnis you will find carpenters. It has been said of Malcolm that he could build a mill with a square, saw and broad axe.
Peter Hurley lived on the farm now owned by Raymond Cole, 1980. Peter Hurley was drowned in the Musquodoboit River. He raised quite a large family, Alexander, Peter, Thomas, Fred, Duncan, Miles, Mary and Jane.
Alexander Grant, settled on the farm owned by Brian Cox, 1980. He had a family of 6 boys, some of whom were great trappers and hunters. One son, George, was a carpenter, and he had sons in Boston who were noted builders.
Thomas Cole settled on the place where Stanley Streatch lives in 1980. There were many Coles here at one time, there was a settlement known as "Cole Town" and their descendants still live here in 1980.
John Ogilvie settled on the place now owned by Edward Dares (Owen Dillman, 1980). He lived to be 105 yrs. old. His sons were John, Wellington, Alexander and George; none of his descendants live here now. John Ogilvie when a young man carried a bushel of wheat from Truro on his back and sowed it--raising 20 bushels.
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great-grandson Roy lived on the home place. (Harvey Dillman’s home, 1980) It was a Henry who first settled what is known as the Seeton farm. He sold it to a man by the name of Fisher who built a grist mill on the little brook which runs through the farm. A man by the name of Wilson also lived on this farm. This farm then passed into the hands of Daniel Lydiard who sold to Andrew and James Seeton, Lydiard going to Minnesota in 1862. The Seeton farm is owned by Mr. Moore, 1980.
William Roberts, grandfather of J.H. Roberts was an Irish soldier. He lived first on the Lydiard farm paying 60 pounds a year rent. He kept 60 head of cattle, besides sheep and horses. His grandson, J.H. had a black thorn cane which the old man brought from Ireland, Mary Farrell a grand-daughter owns this property, 1980.
Andrew Brown married Eliza Jane Lydiard and lived on the farm later owned by Andrew Grant, owned by Scott Paper, 1980.
Ezekiel Sibley settled on the Bradley farm which is owned by Malcolm Sibley, 1980.
Mike Power settled on a piece of land now owned by Ernest Sibley and known as the "Mike place". Ben Wood cleared a piece of land on the place known as the Parker place, but never lived on it. A man by the name of Cowan lived on land now owned by Charles Dillman, 1980.
Colin Johnston settled a mile from the settlement on a place now known as Johnston Hill. He was a shoemaker by trade. Mr. and Mrs. Colin Johnston brought Alexander Grant from Scotland when he was a small boy. They were his uncle and aunt and took him on the death of his mother.
Mr. Coffman lived on land later owned by A.B. Lay, James Dickie owner, 1980.
Thomas Wade, a colored man, lived on land now owned by Charles Dillman, 1980. Thomas Wade died in Fall River Oct. 19, 1910, age 102.PAGE 816
Samuel Dickie came from Glenmore and lived on the farm now owned by Murray Dickie, 1980.
James and Roland Bayers, brothers, came from Musquodoboit Harbour. James settled on the farm owned by James Dickie, 1980. The old house is gone.
James Shaw settled on the place owned by Mr. Taylor, 1980. After Mr. Shaw’s death the family moved to Minnesota about 1880. Andrew and James Seeton came from Londonderry and bought the Lydiard farm, their families are scattered--the only one remaining here being Fred, a grandson of James.
Miles Logan came from Middle Musquodoboit and settled on the farm now owned by Mrs. Harvey Logan, 1980.
Early Settlers in Musquodoboit
In 1784, seven men with their families moved from Truro and commenced a settlement in Upper Musquodoboit. These were: John, James and Samuel Fisher, their brother-in-law Stewley Horton; Thomas Reynolds, John Holman and Robert Geddes came at the same time. Soon after this William Guild with his family of 3 sons and 2 daus. arrived. His grant of land is dated Mar 1, 1787, -- 300 acres. The original Guild home was built on the same site at the present house owned by Melvin Higgins, 1980. The three sons all settled in Middle Musquodoboit. Col. James Kent married one dau. and settled in Centre Musquodoboit and M.T. Archibald md. the other dau., Jane. William Guild was drowned in the river near Mount William in Upper Musquodoboit and was buried on that hill. Samuel Fisher Archibald, Matthew Taylor Archibald and Adam Archibald settled in "Deacontown," so called as Samuel Fisher Archibald, his son-in-law
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George Parker, and his grandson were all elected Church Elders. Later the name was changed to Centre Musquodoboit. Matthew Taylor Archibald settled on the Bourke Gladwin farm (now owned by Smith Archibald, 1980). Adams Archibald settled on the farm owned by Douglas Benvie, 1980--the house was located on the old road.
Francis, Joseph and Thomas Parker settled on the farm now owned by Fred Redden, 1980. Francis was killed by a tree falling on him at a chopping bee, while getting wood for a sick neighbour. Joseph was one of the four men who were drowned in Long Lake in 1851. The homes of these two brothers have been removed. Sometime after this Thomas Parker sold to Edward Leedham. Later John McFetridge purchased the three farms and 200 acres joining them of the Col. Gladwin lot and lived in the Thomas Parker house, remodelled.
Hugh Archibald came to Musquodoboit about 1790 and settled on the farm owned by Mr. Fisher, 1980.
Shortly after the Archibalds and Guilds came, John Higgins and his family came from the old country to New York, from there to Halifax and up the Musquodoboit River to the mouth of a brook (Higgins Brook, 1980) near where James Guild settled. Later he went farther up the brook and built a house. This was the beginning of Higginsville. His sons were: John, James, George, William, Thomas, Robert and 2 daughters. Thomas, William and James settled near the head of the settlement and George on the Alexander Higgins farm; John settled in the Higgins Lake area; Robert, on the Robert Fraser farm owned by Lorne Fraser, 1980. There were very few other names at the time. Edward McCabe, a blacksmith settled where Ralph McCabe lived, he sold to John Tilley who resides there, 1980. Alexander and John McLeod went to the United States. Alexander Fraser (Robert’s Father) and James Watson went to U.S., so it has always been "Higginsville."PAGE 818
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West of early Higginsville is what used to be Reid Settlement, now Brookvale. James Reid settled on the property now owned by Leslie Higgins. The Reids had a large family who settled about them, hence the name. James settled about a mile east of his father. John Reid settled on the farm owned by Mr. Illingworth, 1980. Simeon Reid settled half a mile south from his father, Hugh lived across from Milton White. William on property owned by Milton White, Robert built the present buildings on the Milton White place, owned by Munroe White, 1980. Mary, one dau., married Wm. Hay and lived on the Wm. Milne farm in Murchyville. The other dau.. Harriet, settled in Greenfield. There were also in this section besides the Reids, William Scott Hutchinson, David Pearson, James and Hugh Hanna, James King, Thomas and Wm. Lindsay. South of these two sections was a tract of land called in the last century "Upper and Lower Canada" which had only a few resident settlers. In the upper section now called Lindsay Lake there were John Redden, William Miller, William Archibald and his son George who had a saw and grist mill on what is now the Moose River Road, and a little farther west, John White. The John White farm has been vacant, reclaimed by the forest, 1980. In Lower Canada, on what was the head water of Little River were John Pearson, John McFetridge, Thomas White and later Zenas Bell (brother of Mrs. Tom Green from Lunenburg). John McFetridges’ children went away. Mary McFetridge md. William Archibald, and lived on the Murchyville road.
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Milton White bought the Robert Reid property. Matthew J. White purchased the Albert McCurdy property.
Sometime about 1800 John Layton settled where George Fulton now lives, Middle Musquodoboit. Johnston Kaulbach located on the present Hugh Kaulbach property.
In 1816 James McCurdy came from Onslow and settled on the Brookvale road. On the north side of this road he built a house which later was occupied by two of his sons, Isaac and Thomas. The dividing line was by the house and both families lived in it. Isaac died in 1867 and sometime after the house burned with all its contents. Thomas then built the house occupied by Keith Kingsbury, 1980. Isaac’s family built a small house where the Capt. Burris house now stands which later burned also, and the present house was built by Allen McCurdy and sold to Captain Burris; (the property owned by Thomas Doucette, 1980). Alexander, brother of James McCurdy, came some years later and settled on the north half of the 300 acre lot their father had bought for them. It was all woods. He built his house on the old road through Middle Musquodoboit and later when the new road was built in 1847, lower down, he moved the house and barn to the present location. The house was later remodelled; now the home of Frank McCurdy and Mrs. Roy McCurdy, 1980. Matthew James McCurdy built the house now owned by Carl Gilroy and a carriage shop nearby and worked at carriage building for some years. In 1861 when Tangier was in its prime as a gold mining camp, he, with some others went and worked for a time, but, his hands and face were disfigured by a premature blast so he had to quit his trade. Walter, brother ofPAGE 820
Matthew James McCurdy took over thecarriage building after his brother went to Tangier and also bought the house. The property now owned by Milton M. McKeen belonged to Robert son of Wm. and Sarah Logan.
Wm. Logan who md. Janet Archibald settled on the farm now owned by Earl Logan. About 1790 he built a frame house perhaps the first in the settlement, which afterwards burned. Thomas McCallum settled on property in back of Carl Grant’s farm early in 1800. Later it was owned by James Scott but now used as pasture.
Across the river from the McCallum property is La Prairie, originally owned by Capt Raine who sold to Col. A. H. Gladwin about 1830. He lived there the rest of his life and his son, Arthur, after him. He also purchased the two farms below, one from Matt. A. McCurdy where Kenneth Fox now lives, one from James Archibald where Emma Gladwin now lives. John Hollingsworth settled on the other side of the road a little north, his son, David inherited the property and left it to his son Henry who sold it to Melvin White. Henry Morris settled about a mile east. His daughter Maggie md. Alfred Scott who inherited the farm.
Another dau. of John Hollingsworth md. Henry Behrendt who settled where Ira Killen now lives, on the Shaw’s Lake road.
Out the Little River is the James Murchy farm. His son Lewis H. md. Elizabeth Howe dau. of Joseph Howe. This place was named Murchyville after the Murchies.
Across the river was the Hay’s property, also the farm belonging to Wm. and Elmer Milne, brothers of Mrs. Hay. There used to be 3 mills on the stream between these places; a saw mill owned by John Hay; a grist mill owned by James Murchy, afterwards owned by Joe P. Taylor; and a carding mill owned by William Hay; later by AlexanderPAGE 821
Murchy. West of this on another road was William Scott (now John Scott). A brother of William, Alexander, settle across the brook on the place now owned by Mary Scott. Robert Rhodes also owned a property here but it is now vacant.
On another road farther west were William Fox, now the home of Ivan Cook, 1980. Elgin Murchy inherited the John Braden property, from Wm. Murchy, his uncle.
The last in this district on this road used to be the McWilliam property (James Drady’s grant), later owned by Susan Cruickshank.
"Taylorville", was so called because Capt. Taylor and his family and sons settled there, and it is now called Chaswood. Robert built on the corner where Walter Webster now lives. One of Robert’s sons built the place where the Sargents used to live behind Websters; a store for some years. There also came to this section in the 1820’s Charles and Samuel Ervin who married two sisters Ann and Jane Kerr. Samuel’s son Robert inherited the home property. John son of Samuel built the house where Geo. Sibley lived. They had a mill on the brook and carried on lumbering for some years. The Hendersons, Bells Wilsons and Lecks all arrived in Musquodoboit about the same time. In 1828 Henry Leck had settled on the Duncan property where Mr. Fader now resides. James Leck lived on the Andrew Wilson property behind the home of Walter Webster, Sr.
There was also a family of Annands. James Sargent and James McFetridge settled on the old road, now called the "McFetridge Road". Samuel McFetridge settled in Glenmore on the Joe Lawson property. John Bates settled on property in Glenmore now the home of Mrs. Isaac Holman, a descendant. There were three families of Murphy; James, David and John. James had a saw mill where Mrs. Florence Archibald now resides.PAGE 822
Besides the three Kaulback properties, Samuel, on the James McFetridge place, and David on the Maurice Kaulback place there were William and James Bryson. William lived on the James Bryson place and the James Bryson farm now owned by Austin Rogers. The John B. Archibald farm was owned by Percy Reid and now by Thomas Ryan.
The James Weaver farm was later owned by Charles Rogers, now owned by George Fulton, 1980. David and Robert Dickie located on the two eastern hills in Glenmore. The David Dickie property was occupied by David, Alexander and William, his sons. Their mother’s name was Catherine McDougal. David’s wife was a daughter of Adam Bryson who formerly owned the Geo. Dickie property. David’s son, Robert later owned the property.
J. Watson McCurdy notes. (up dated to 1980)
Chaswood
Chaswood was once known as Taylor Settlement and Taylorville. In 1901, by act of the Legislature the name was changed to "Chaswood" in honour of Charles Wood, the first Nova Scotian to lose his life in the Boer War.
The first settlers in the section now known as Chaswood, were a family by the name of Boggs, who lived on the farm now occupied by Mr. Fader and Roy Blades. (The brook nearby is still called "Boggs Brook in 1980"). George Taylor and family came in October 1814: The Boggs apparently went to the U.S. soon after, as we find George Taylor signing papers as James Bogg’s attorney in 1817.
From 1814 to about 1822 the Boggs family, followed by the Copelands on the Dr. Duncan farm and the Taylors, were, apparently the only inhabitants of this section. Probably the first school was not earlier then 1840; it was supported by voluntary efforts. The schoolhouse stood on the north side of the road, on George Taylor’s land, about a quarter of a mile west from his home.PAGE 823
Early Land Grants in Musquodoboit
JOHNSTONE, Gavan and others 1787. Grant of 2200 acres on and near Musquodoboit Harbour. 500 acres each to Johnstone and to John Braden; 400 to William McBurney; 300 each to James Brady and Patrick Creagh; 100 acres to Robert Adams and Thomas Dickie. There is no petition. MOORE, Hugh and others 1787. 3000 acres on River Musquodoboit. William Cox received 250 acres. No petition.
HENSHELWOOD, Archibald. 750 acres on River Musquodoboit in 1796. Archibald Henshelwood lived in Halifax, and may not have lived at Musquodoboit. His father had come to Nova Scotia in 1749 with Governor Edward Cornwallis as clerk, had been deputy secretary of Nova Scotia, a member of the assembly from 1759 to 1773, clerk of the House of Assembly in 1761, and Collector of Customs for the Halifax District Sept. 20, 1762.
BRADEN, John. (This name my be BRYDEN). In 1812 he petitioned for land on the Musquodoboit River. He wanted 200 acres. He said that he had been born in Musquodoboit in 1790.
DOVE, Henry and 25 others 1814. Grant of 7,850 acres on southern side of Musquodoboit River. Samuel Braden was one of those sharing in the grant and received 200 acres. There are 7 petitions, but none from Braden. All those receiving this grant were from Horton, Kings County.
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HIGGINS, John and others, 1810. 2,430 acres on the Musquodoboit River. A Samuel Greenwood got 500 acres in this grant. There was a Samuel Greenwood a merchant in Dartmouth, and some information about this family is given in Vol. 29 of Collections on N.S. Historical Society pp. 92-94. John Higgins says in his petition that he came from the United States after the American Revolution, and served as a soldier in 70th Regiment. He settled at Musquodoboit where Governor Parr ordered 500 acres to be laid out for him, he had cleared 100 acres, built a house and barn, and had a wife and six children. His sons George and John Jr. had land from Governor Wentworth.
HODGSON, Mark and others 1812. Mark Hodgson, paymaster in 8th Regiment, received 500 acres on the Musquodoboit River, and William Hacket and Thomas Ivers (Jevers?) gentlemen lieutenants, in same Regiment , received 500 acres each. There is a petition in 1811 from Mark Hodgson and others. In this Hodgson says that he was born in Mythburn near Keswick, Cumberland, England in 1763, served in the army for 17 years, was in Egypt in 1801. He is paymaster in the 8th Regiment of Foot. Is single. Lieut Thomas Jevers was born at Mount Jevers near Six Mile Bridge, County Clare, Ireland, in 1789. He served in the army 4 years, and at present is lieutenant in 8th Regiment of Foot, Single.
WALLACE, Hon. Michael 1831. 800 acres on Musquodoboit River, Halifax County. A petition from Hon. Michael Wallace of Halifax, says he is a native of Virginia, a Loyalist. Asks grant of land allotted him in 1873. On 1000 acres then approved, 300 acres had
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been granted to Patrick Creagh. Wallace asked a grant of remaining 700 acres but was given 800. Hon. Mr. Wallace acted as Administrator of the Government of Nova Scotia for brief periods in 1817, 1825, 1828, and 1829, and there is considerable biographical material on him. He was born in 1747 at Lanarkshire, Scotland, emigrated to Virginia in 1779 and to Nova Scotia during the American Revolution. He was M.L.A. for Halifax County 1785-18-was Secretary and Treasurer of the Subenacadie Canal Company and member of H.M. Council from April 23, 1803 until his death at Halifax on October 8, 1831.
GAMMON, James and others, 1813. The name of Alexander Shaw appears on a warrant but not on the land grant. Pictou County.
CALDER, Duncan and others, 1828. Among the petitioners is a William Hay, farmer, who desires a grant of 300 acres of land in the County of Halifax.
RHIND, John and others, 1816. George Fairweather, yeoman of Halifax, has a wife and two children, desires a grant of 300 acres of land in the County of Halifax. Emigrated here about three years ago. George Fairweather never lived here.
BRUCE, James and others, 1827. James Bruce, husbandman, of Musquodoboit was born in Scotland and emigrated in 1812. He has a wife and twelve children. In 1812 he petitioned for and obtained a warrant of survey for 500 acres of land and he settled the same. He has now three houses and two barns.
MERSON, James and others, 1812. Among the petitioners Alexander Merson desires 300 acres in the District of Colchester.
NELSON, John 1811, ungranted petition. He was brought up to farming and desires a grant to him and his family (a wife and six children) at Musquodoboit,-never lived here, sold his land to Wm. Hay and James Murchy.
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HOLLINGSWORTH, Henry and others, 1814. John Nelson of Musquodoboit, yeoman, born and brought up in Truro, has a wife and nine children. Has always been living on rented land and now is obliged to move on. He had discovered a piece of land, vacant on the St. Andrew River and desires a grant of 400 acres.
Children: Jamieson Ellison, 18 Eben, 15, Alexander, 12, John Gordon, 11, Nathaniel, 9, Archibald, 7, Phebe, 5, Elly, 4, Judy, 2.Copies of the original grantees of the Musquodoboit Valley may be obtained from the Department of Lands and Forests, Halifax, N.S. Index sheet No. 74 and No. 82 Loyalists and Land Settlement in N.S. Public Archives of N.S. Publication No. 4. Compiled by Miss Marion Gilroy, M.A. from the land papers in the Public Archives of N.S. and checked with the land papers in the Department of Lands and Forests. The records in the Archives frequently give personal information as to the origin and status of the Loyalists.
HALIFAX CO. GRANTS
pg.43 James Benvie 1785 Windsor Rd. S. W. 100 acres Thomas Braeton 1787 Musquodoboit River 100 acres John Bryson 1784 Half. Hants Border 250 acres Wm. Bryson 1784 " 500 acres pg. 44 Wm. Bryson Jr. 1784 " 250 acres Berna Burns 1787 Musq. River N. 100 acres Wm. Cook 1786 Truro-Musq. Rd. 250 acres pg. 45 Christopher Dillman
(Hessian soldier 34th Regiment)1790 Musquodoboit R. 300 acres Wm. Disney 1786 Musquodoboit 100 acres pg. 46 Francis Fisher (Hessian) 1790 Musquodoboit R. 100 acres Charles Geddes (Watch Maker)
Robert Geddes of Musquodoboit was
pre-Loyalist1788 " 1000 acres Richard Griffin (Private 82nd. Regiment) 1785 Merigomish 100 acres pg. 47 Joseph Griffith 1784 Preston Township 200 acres John Healey 1786 Truro - Musq. Rd. 250 acres Alexander Leckie 1788 Musq. R. 1000 acres pg. 48 John Lindsay 1784 Windsor Rd. 100 acres pg. 52 George Stangell (Hessian) 1790 Musq. R. 250 acres pg. 53 Kenneth Stewart (Cumb. Co., N. Carolina) 1784 Musq. R. 200 acres John Story 1793 Musq. R. 700 acres James Stuart 1786 Dartmouth 100 acres pg. 12 James Ferret (ANNAPOLIS CO. GRANTS) 1784 Clements 100 acres Griffin and Griffiths in DIGBY TOWNSHIP
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pg. 64 Samuel Lindsay (Captain) 1789 Parrsborough Township 700 acres pg. 72 Wm. Griffiths - British Legion -
QUEENS CO. GRANTS1784 Port Mouton 100 acres SHELBURNE CO.
pg. 86 Edward Hannah 1784 Shelburne 50 acres Jean Hannah 1790 sable River 200 acres Nathaniel Hannah 1784 Shelburne 50 acres pg. 101 John Sibley 1784 Shelburne-town lot pg. 132 James Lindsay (King's Carolina Rangers)
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The Medical Profession
In the Musquodoboit ValleyDuring the early days, according to the book "My Pioneer Ancestors" by Dr. Matthew Burris, Dr. Lynds of Truro paid occasional visits from 1811 to 1830. Dr. Smith also called frequently around 1834.
In 1830 Dr. William Harrison came to Halifax and settled in Middle Musquodoboit, where he practised until 1845. He was the first resident physician.
This is the order in which they practised according to available records.Dr. Harrison 1830-1864
Dr. W. Gladwin 1845-1852
Dr. Peart 1852-1860, md. Hannah, dau. of William and Susan
Guild, 1 son Rupert.Dr. M.H. Sheppard)
Dr. Laughlin) 1860-1866
Dr. Wilson) " "
Dr. C.H. Morris 1866-1923
Dr. J. Rupert Chute 1896-1936
Dr. J.B. Reid 1914-1919
Dr. H.F. Gordon McLeod 1925-1929
Dr. Alvin Siddall 1930-1939
Dr. Baker 1940-1941
Dr. J.R. Cameron 1941-1955
Dr. T.H. Earle 1955-1971Dr. William Harrison, surgeon, was born in Liverpool, England in 1806. He died July 18, 1864 age 58 and is buried in Hillside cemetery, Middle Musquodoboit. He came to Nova Scotia in 1830, settled in Middle Musquodoboit, purchased an extensive
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Mary b 1832 - Sept. 28, 1896
Catherine b 1836-Feb 11, 1912
1. Mary md. William H. Gladwin
2. Catherine md. Thomas. B. Gladwin
Ref: April 1924 Medical Society Bulletin.
Dr. William Harrison lived on the site of Mrs. Ira Fetridge’s home, (1980). Later, he built his residence on the present Exhibition grounds which still stands. He was living there in 1860 according to Church’s map of Halifax Co. of 1860.
Dr. Wynyard Gladwin, son of Charles Gladwin of England came to Nova Scotia with his uncle, Colonel Henry A. Gladwin, and about 1845 took over and conducted the practice of Dr. Wm. Harrison for 7 years. He moved to Lower Stewiacke, Fort Ellis at the time. He md. Frances Charlotte Gladwin, (dau. of Col. H.A. Gladwin) his cousin. He died 1886. They had 5 sons and 4 daus.
2-1 Charles
3-2 Harvey
4-3 Dixon
5-4 Benson
6-5 Ernest
7-6 Harriet
8-7 Frances Susan
9-8 Ida
10-9 Louisa2-1 Charles had a grand-daughter in Toronto Miss Winnifred Gladwin . . .
3-2 Harvey md. Inez Nickerson. They had 3 daus.
12-1 Eva (Mrs. John Hiltz). No issue
13-2 Inez (Mrs John Nowlan) - Norah.
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4-3 Dixon md. ------ --------. 1 son.
15-1 Robert Dixon md. Agnes Marshall. 2 sons and 3 daus.
16-1 Aubrey
17-2 Irene (Mrs. Claire Balckett)
18-3 Gordon
19-4 Dorothy - unmarried
20-5 Susan (Mrs. Donald Gunn). No issue
5-4 Benson md. Annie Costely. 1 dau.
21-1 Ida. Elizabeth
Ida md. Rupert Foster Archibald. 4 sons and 2 daus.
22-1 Ralph Benson
23-2 Francis Parker
24-3 Gladys Hattie
25-4 Annie Emma - unmarried
26-5 Donald Gladwin
27- 6 Frederick Fulton died in infancy.
22-1 Ralph Benson md. Mae Agnes Walsh. 1 son and 1 dau.
28-1 Frances Mae
29-2 Edward Rupert
23-2 Francis Parker md. Elizabeth Chubb. A dau.
30-1 Elizabeth Martha
24-3 Gladys Hattie md. Dr. Wm. Barlcay. 1 son and 1 dau
31-1 Donald Hugh
32-2 Patricia Ann
26-5 Donald Gladwin md. Maxine Granville. 1 dau.
33-1 Linda
Donald died in June, 1967 age 61 years.
6-5 Ernest md. Emma Pearson. 3 daus.
34-1 Annie Emma
35-2 Dorothy
36-3 Helene
7-6 Harriet - no details
8-7 Frances md. Mr. MacInnes
9-8 Ida died young
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Henry Wilson, M.D.Dr. Wilson practised medicine in an area which extended from Ship Harbour to Chessetcook, Gay’s River and Musquodoboit, 1866 - 1880.
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37-1 Winnifred
38-2 Guy
39-3 FrancesDr. Wynyard Gladwin data supplied by: Mrs. R.F. Archibald, North Vancouver, B.C.
Dr. Henry Wilson arrived in Nova Scotia from England by way of Australia, sometime between 1860 and 1866. His life up to that time is a matter of conjecture, but he had certainly received medical training. He worked for Mr. Hurley, and when permitted to attend his employer’s daughter during serious illness, she recovered. The secret was out, and Dr. Wilson, whose real name was said to be "Stone", began practising. He finally settled on the old Wellington Kent farm, Meagher’s Grant, and built a handsome house. His practice extended from Ship Harbour to Chessetcook; Gay’s River and Musquodoboit. He married Miss Webber, sister of John Will Webber of Lakeville, and they had six children, Edward, George, Stanley, Henry, Sadie and Jessie.
Dr. Wilson was much beloved, and his untimely death by drowning in the Musquodoboit River, at Crawford’s, when he was only thirty-six, was "the saddest day for many that was seen in this place. At Dr. Wilson’s funeral, there were 57 carriages and about 100 people on foot. The largest funeral we ever had in the Grant."
Ref: Duncan Bayer’s Diary.
Dr. Charles Henry Morris, only son of William James and Frances Ann (Croskill) Morris was born in Halifax on May 25 1844.
In his youth Charles Henry Morris attended Horton Academy. With his sisters, Maria and Fannie, he entered Mr. Allison College at Sackville, N.B. In 1866, he graduated from Harvard University and began to practise medicine at Middle Musquodoboit.PAGE 833
On July 6, 1868 he md. Jane Sophia Oswald MacPherson, (Oct. 6, 1843) dau. Of Daniel Andrew and Mary Ann (Woodroffe) MacPherson of Halifax. They were md. In the Methodist Church at Middle Musquodoboit by the Rev. Leonard Gaetz. Here Dr. Morris established his home and practised medicine until his death on Oct. 9, 1923, his wife Jane died June 17, 1923 aged 80. They had 4 sons and 5 daus.
2-1 Frances Mary Oates
3-2 William Samuel
4-3 Harriet Cladwell **[sic]
5-4 Arthur Gladwin
6-5 Charles Henry
7-6 Samuel Alexander
8-7 Ella Urquahart**[sic]
9-8 Louisa MacPherson
10-9 Georgie Hill
2-1 Frances Mary Oates md. Robert Sedgewick McCurdy. They had 1 son and 2 daus.
11-1 Greta (Mrs. Earl Logan)
12-2 Ada (Mrs. Harold Conrad)
13-3 Everett md. Pearl Hamilton
3-2 William Samuel md. May C. Blockburger, Hydesville, Calif. 1 dau.4-3 Harriet Coldwell*[sic] md. George Allen Crathorne. 4 daus. and 1 son.
1. Lillian - died young
2. Alice
3. Charles
4. Jennie - died young
5. Ethel
5-4 Arthur Gladwin was a deep sea captain. He md. Della Hallomore. No issue. He died Feb. 29, 1940 - buried in Middle Musquodoboit.6-5 Charles Henry graduated from Drake University, Des. Moines, Iowa with the degree M.D. He md. 1st Ethel MacDougall of West Gore. No issue.
** Typist’s note: Names conflict, typed as written in original manuscript
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They were divorced. He md. 2nd Mrs. Ada Meridith, a widow. He died in Cameron, Texas on June 13, 1962.
7-6 Samuel Alexander md. Meda Perrott of Hydesville, California. No issue. He died June 5, 1953.
8-7 Ella Urquhart** md. 1st Frank Duffy of Halifax. They had 1 son, Thomas. She md. 2nd George Wilson. No issue. She is buried in Saehelt, B. C.
9-8 Louisa MacPherson md. Harvey Austin Heather. They lived in Manitoba. She died Mar. 15, 1968 and is buried in Winnipeg, Manitoba. 2 sons and 1 dau.
1. Charles Henry
2. Ralph of Winnipeg, Man.
3. May Heather (Mrs. Robert Deacon)
10-9 Georgie Hill md. 1st John F. Harrison of Southampton, Cumb. Co. They had 5 sons and 1 dau.
1. George
2. Arthur
3. Raymond
4. Jennie (Mrs. R. K. Reid)
5. Reginald
6. Norman
Georgie Hill md. 2nd Thornton H. Lodge of Hollywood, California on Oct. 24, 1949.Dr. Robert Hugh MacLeod was born at Burnside, Middle River, Pictou County in 1884. He graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1925. His first practice was at Musquodoboit. He spent some years in the Public Health Service of the United States. In 1934 he married Ola Redden, Caribou Mines. He died Dec. 3, 1949 in Halifax. They had a son, James William II.
Dr. William Pearson came to Nova Scotia in 1857 from New Castle - on - Tyne. He married Janet Parker, daughter of John Parker about 1860. They had no family. Musquodoboit, Eastern Shore and Stewiacke claimed him as their doctor.PAGE 835
When Dr. Pearson came to Upper Musquodoboit, roads were in a very poor condition. He had a horse called Tartar, and Mrs. Pearson used to ride her horse, Darky. They were a fine looking pair in their early married life as they cantered along on pleasure or business. Dr. Pearson knew every home in Upper Musquodoboit where he ministered to the sick for many years. He mixed little with the public, and took little interest in the affairs of his neighbors, unless called to their homes in times of sickness. Mrs. Pearson, however, took a keep interest in the community as well as in outside affairs.
Dr. J. Rupert Chute was the son of the Rev. Obed Chute, Stewiacke, who, after short periods at Sheet Harbour and Sherbrooke, in 1896 "hung out his shingle" at Elderbank and remained until his death Dec. 27, 1936. Dr. Chute built the house owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Keddy 1980. Dr. Chute was a graduate of Horton and Halifax Medical College. He married Elmira Rhind, May 25, 1910.
Many other doctors have come and gone in the Musquodoboit Valley over the years; it is said a certain Dr. Dollar has his name commemorated in Dollar Lake! A Dr. Richard Randolph Stevenson is mentioned in Duncan Bayer’s Diary, and at Upper Musquodoboit there was a Dr. Whitman, Dr. George Archibald, Dr. Elliott, and Dr. Donkin, although not in that order. Dr. Reid also practised there for a time, as did Dr. McKinnon, who left to join the Medical Corps during W. W. 1. During the 1960’s, Dr. Marian Young, the first woman practitioner in the Valley, was located at Upper Musquodoboit; in 1980, Dr. Cleland Marshall occupies the surgery.PAGE 836
Midwives
The Midwives of the Musquodoboit Valley will always be remembered for their most valuable and untiring services for the well-being of mothers and infants before maternity care was provided in a local hospital. From the very beginning of the Settlement, certain women showed a special aptitude for this work, and for the first century and one-half, midwives usually took full charge of birthing babies without any help from medical men. These women often practised to a great age; and like any other professional, always has a little bag packed with necessities, ready for urgent calls.
Several midwives from more recent times are recalled with great affection and esteem among them Mrs. Jane Miller of Newcomb’s Corner, who cared for women in her district and beyond for many years.
In Centre Musquodoboit, there was Mrs. George Creelman, who had been born Nina Hannah Swinburn Kent in 1865. Mrs. Creelman, when widowed early in life, brought up the young family of her brother, a widower, and practised her profession from his home all her life. Everyone in the community called Mrs. Creelman "Aunt Nina", and she lived to be ninety-one.
Mrs. Robert Bell (Jessie Watson) was born in Brookfield, 1870, and died in March, 1957, aged eighty-seven. Mrs. Bell became famous for her skill and happy nature, practising midwifery until she was over eighty. During her years of service, she lived in Chaswood, later with a daughter in Glenmore, and brought over three hundred babies into the world.PAGE 837 [IMAGES: Mrs. Nina Creelman; Mrs. Robert Bell appear here in the original]
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Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital
In Middle Musquodoboit, April 17, 1946, shortly after W.W. 2, a conference was held by the local hospital committee with Commissioner Illsley of the Red Cross Society. The committee recommended that the large residence owned by Ira Holman be bought for a Memorial Hospital. The purchase was made, and the house converted into an eight bed hospital, although quite often many more patients were cared for, at one time.
The Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital, a Red Cross Outpost Hospital, opened its doors March 29, 1948. A board of trustees appointed, included Councillor D. A. Hutchinson, Dr. J. R. Cameron, R. K. Reid, George Burris and Norman Dares. Situated on a hillside overlooking the village of Middle Musquodoboit and the river, with a wide view of the intervales dotted with graceful elms, the hospital presented a picture of restful beauty.
On November 3, 1948, there was the following Staff:
Miss Hilda Smith, Sunny Brae, N. B. - matron
Miss Ruth Guild, Middle Musquodoboit, Miss Marion Foley, Milton, Queens Co., Miss Doris Mingo, Denmark, N.S., nurses.
Dr. J. R. Cameron, Middle Musquodoboit, was the attending physician.
The first hospital served the community until a new hospital, retaining the old name, was erected, in great part with Government funds, in the same site, a little further west. It cost $500,000. The dedication ceremony took place in October, 1976.
Administrator (1980) Mrs. Evelyn Lutwick
Ass. Administrator, Mrs. Gail Benison
Chief-of-Staff, Dr. C. Marshall
The old hospital was removed, and furnishings sold.PAGE 838
The Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary has provided many thousands of dollars over the years to purchase equipment for both the old hospital and the new.
The Lions’ Club Clinic
In 1973, as the district was without a resident physician, the newly organized Lions’ Club decided to do something about it.
President, Alvin Blades, Secretary, Fred Murrant, Treasurer, David Rockwell.
Funds were raised by the group and two trailers purchased, which were set up, side by side near the hospital to serve as doctors’ offices.
The first doctors who came as a result of the Lions’ enterprise were, Dr. L. R. McLetchie and Dr. Thomas Peters.
When construction was started on the new hospital, the Clinic was forced to move, and a new site was leased from Melvin Higgins, on the hill.
In 1980, the doctors are Dr. Nancy Carr and Dr. Andrew Patterson.The Musquodoboit Railway
The Dartmouth-Musquodoboit railway line, originally called the Dartmouth and Dean Branch, was completed as far as Middle Musquodoboit by 1915, although the first plans for it had been made about eighty years before.
A fourteen passenger car train took an Excursion of Masons over the line for a July 1, holiday in 1915, and by New Year’s Day, 1916 the line was open to Upper Musquodoboit. The contractors were Cavicchi and Pagano.PAGE 839
It was intended to limit cuttings as much as possible; this resulted in many sharp curves and limited speed to 17 miles per hour. There was some difficulty above Musquodoboit Harbour as the roadbed kept sliding into the water; this condition was eventually remedied.
Passengers for the first year found winter travel rather uncomfortable. Each car had a coal stove at the end which gave inadequate heat, and often when the pumps, which supplied the water to produce steam to run the train, were frozen there were long delays. For the first year or two, there were no water towers and the pumps were located at Upper Musquodoboit, Meaghers Grant, Gaetz Brook which was near Chessetcook and Dartmouth.
The train, dubbed the "Blueberry Express", left Middle Musquodoboit at 5:45 A.M. daily, letting passengers off at the Ferry in Dartmouth about 11:00 A.M. if they wished to go to Halifax. For the return trip, Dartmouth departure time was 2:45 P.M. On Thursday and Saturday, the train was made up of passenger cars only, but other days freight was carried, as well. Ref: Mrs. Ira McFetridge
Highways, improved, transportation was motorized, and train travel lost its appeal in the Valley. The retirement run was made on January 23, 1960. For sometime, an average of only one passenger per trip had travelled on the line.
When passenger service on the line first went into operation, passengers at either end of the line would pay a fare of $3.15 for a round trip. At the time of termination of service the round trip fare was $4.95, an increase of only $1.80 over a period of 44 years.
In the early fall of 1957 the steam engine was replaced by the diesel engine. In 1980, the train makes one trip per week picking up wood chips at Middle Musquodoboit from the F. W. Taylor Lumber Co., and limestone from Moshers’, Upper Musquodoboit.PAGE 840
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PAGE 840(b)The Railway Transport Committee staged a sitting in the Odd-fellows Hall, Middle Musquodoboit, Monday Sept. 15, 1980 10:30.
"In the matter of the application of Canadian National Railways to abandon the operation of the Dartmouth Subdivision near Imperoyal (mileage 18.50) to Upper Musquodoboit (mileage 81.80) in the Province of Nova Scotia, a total distance of 63.30 miles."Numerous very able briefs in favour of retention of the Dartmouth-Musquodoboit line were presented by local people; the Hon. Kenneth Streatch, M.L.A., Robert Taylor, and others from Halifax and Dartmouth.
Chairman, G. Drainville, Commissioner, R. M. March.
Temperance Divisions in the
Musquodoboit ValleyThe Grand Division, Sons of Temperance, Nova Scotia, was organized April 22, 1845.
The Rising Sun Division, Middle Musquodoboit, was opened January 1, 1849 by D. G. W. P. J. Burton when the following were initiated and to whom a charter had been granted by the Grand Division of Nova Scotia, dated Dec. 18, 1848:
William Harrison, Francis Layton, William Layton, Matthew J. McCurdy, Samuel B. Logan, Robert A. Logan, Alexander McCurdy, Henry Archibald, John Taylor, George Bates, Edward Taylor, Robert A. Kaulback, Robert A. Logan 2nd, George M. Clark, William Logan.
It was resolved that a hall be built on a site purchased from Robert A. Kaulback (in the vicinity of Parker’s Esso, 1980). On April 26, 1888, this Hall was destroyed by fire;PAGE 841
the Division disposed of the site and built a new Hall, costing $1,184.00, in 1889. The builder was Samuel Hanna. The new Temperance Hall was built on the extreme west end of the Manse property.
For three quarters of a century, the Divisions provided a source of moral strength in the community, as well as superb educational and cultural training for young people.
After its purchase in 1939 by the Middleton United Church for the sum of one hundred dollars, the Hall was used for many projects in connection with the Church, until the completion of the Church Hall in the basement of Middleton Church. The Hall served as a Library; was rented for high school classes, and at one time was a dwelling.
For a number of years, the Boy Scouts used the upstairs for their meetings and the lower rooms provided a gathering place for teenagers in the Community during 1971-72. In 1974, the building, rapidly becoming derelict, was taken over, rent-free, in return for repairs and outside maintenance, by the Enterprisers, a Group of Seniors funded by a New Horizons Grant. A new steel roof was put on the building and the interior was repaired and painted to give a large lounge, workroom facilities, a kiln room to accommodate pottery classes, etc.
The building has seen much good use. In 1980, the Enterprisers Centre is providing a most necessary meeting place for many worthwhile activities.
Elmsvale Sons of Temperance Division No. 396 was organized on December 30, 1875.CHARTER MEMBERS: 1. John Ervin, 2. Dan. W. B. Reid, 3. William Archibald 3rd, 4. Marshall Fleck, 5. Maggie J. Reid, 6. John A. Gould, 7. McKeen Archibald, 8. George Archibald, 9. Geddes Anderson, 10. Jessie S. Archibald, 11. William Cooper,
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12. William H. Guild, 13, Eddy Kent, 14. Angus Dickie, 15. J. Stewart Bryson, 16. William Dickie, 17. Joseph Dickie, 18. Frederick Gould, 19. Alexander Gould, 20. John K. McCurdy, 21. Robert McGunnigle, 22. Ruth Guild, 23. Samuel Kent, 24. John McFetridge, 25. Edwin Little, 26. John McKenzie, 27. Libbie Archibald, 28. William J. Archibald, 29. Peter Archibald, 30. Bessie Gould, 31. John Dechman, 32. William Mitchell, 33. Alfred T. McCabe, 34. Robert Cooper, 35. Edward McCabe, 36. Mrs. S. S. McCabe, 37. Henry H. McCabe, 38. Spurgeon McCabe, 39. John Barron, 40. John Matthias.
J. F. L. Parsons - G.S.The name Elmsvale was decided by a vote on Jan. 13, 1876.
In 1881, the committees on sites decided to accept Brother D.W.B. Reid’s generous offer to build a Temperance Hall on his land. Special Committee proposed a hall 22 x 32 with an anteroom of 6 feet, which was completed in 1883. The cost of building was practically nothing, the labor and lumber were all given free. The Hall when finished was valued at $400.
On their 60th anniversary on Dec. 30, 1936, there was one who might claim the honor of Charter Member, Brother W. H. Guild. Brother D. W. B. Reid was first W.P. and also one of the most active in bringing about the organization; he had previously been a member of Rising Sun Division in Middle Musquodoboit.
The main form of entertainment during these earlier years were debates and occasional nights of general entertainments of songs, readings, dialogues etc.
The hall was demolished in the summer of 1961, as meetings were no longer held.
Occasionally, before the automobile came, the Division would visit other sister divisions.PAGE 843
This was usually planned for sleigh drives. Picnics were the order of the day, also, Rising Sun division always had their anniversary on January 1st to which people came on big sleds from all parts of the country. They served supper, then there was a concert and dance. It was as big an event then, as the Exhibition is in modern times.
On the occasion of the Rising Sun Division Golden Jubilee celebration, Dec. 30, 1898, Watson McCurdy most beautifully described one of these gatherings, remembered from his youth:
Year by year, the first day of January, or a day as near to that as possible, has been graced with a celebration of an Anniversary, so that we are now met for the 50th time for this purpose. These celebrations have varied somewhat from year to year, yet the main features have ever been the same. I would like for the benefit of the young people present, and to recall old associations to the aged, to give you a description of one of these gatherings 40 to 45 years ago. I will endeavor to do this from memory, the memory of childhood. The Division had purchased a barrel of flour and the other necessary articles, including cream - cream to the bottom. Ruth Guild had been engaged to do the cooking and serving of a tea; the body of the old hall fitted with tables, the lobbies used for a cook room. Early in the evening the tables were filled with guests, and the first set get their tea; this over, a few of the more delicate or old could get in the gallery, but out of doors was the place; this was repeated again, and the third time; by this time, it was getting pretty cold outside. Then the tables were all torn up, and the room seated. And now comes the crowd; all those fed had to bePAGE 844
packed in. The speakers ascended the platform: also the "Band" - and who are they? - led by Johnie Dechman (as we used to call him), and any of you who can remember seeing and hearing him, will remember how his whole soul seemed to be in the piece of music they were rendering. Mr. Dechman and Col. Kent, with their violins, John Parker with the bass viol and Francis Parker with the fife - later it was William Layton with bass viol, and Sandy and Peter Clark with fife and flute. For my part, I very much enjoyed the sweet music they made.
Addresses and music alternated untill the evening was growing late. In the meantime the cooks had been busy, and at 9 or 10 o’clock a lunch is passed around, a square of pie, and a few cakes on a plate; probably there were 300 present. All these things over, the National Anthem was played, and the old and staid folk start for home. The seats are cleared from the centre of the Hall, the music gets faster, the dance commences, and now everything is merry and gay for a couple of hours or so, and then all go home satisfied to the full. This is one of the old time celebrations. We have tried other ways, and of late we are back to the tea plan. We have had various kinds of music; 25 years ago we had the St. Andrew’s brass band. Of late we have the human voice - divine - as we have it amongst ourselves, and its hard to find better. Tonight we are enjoying city music, and I trust when it comes to our closing time tonight, we can truly say, that this our Jubliee Anniversary has been one of the best - the best of all.
BROOKVALE Division 426 organized on March 13, 1877 by Dan. W.B. Reid - Dep. Grand Worthy Pat.
J. Parsons - G. Scribe
E. A. Temple - G.W.P.
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CHARTER MEMBERS: 1. Alexander Reid, 2. David McKeen, 3. Wellington Archibald, 4. James McDonald, 5. Hugh G. Reid, 6. Alfred Hadley, 7. Samuel Hanna, 8. Samuel P. White, 9. Henry Higgins, 10. Matthew T. Reid, 11. Lorezo R. Reid, 12. Alexander D. Reid, 13. Georgina Lindsay, 14. Eliza Lindsay, 15. Ellen Hanna, 16. Susan Lindsay, 17. Mrs. Jennet Higgins, 18. Mrs. Esther Archibald, 19. Mrs. Jane Hadley, 20. Adam Archibald, 21. Samuel McFetridge, 22. Daniel Reid, 23. Augustus Lindsay, 24, Charles Alvan Milne, 25. Haliburton McCurdy, 26. Monson Lindsay.
The hall was built in 1875 by the Good Templars, which owned the lot.ROYAL STANDARD DIVISION South Section, was organized Jan. 22, 1883 with 31 members:
John Higgins, Nora Higgins, Clarinda Day, Eddie Tupper, Norma Sprott, Gilbert Gladwin, Bessie Murchy, Mrs. Alex Murchy, Maggie Morris, J. H. Davis, Marion Taylor, Adam Higgins, Alexander Logan, Libbie Braden, Henry Hollingsworth, C. N. Sprott, Mrs. J. H. Davis, Jennie A. Quinlan (teacher), Lida Hay, Alexander Murchy, John Shaw, George Murchy, George Sprott, Maggie Tupper, Alfred Scott, Mrs. R. A. Logan, Emma Fox, Arthur S. Gladwin, Charles Tupper, John L. Archibald, Edith Sprott.
A Hall was built near the school by the first Temperance Society in South Section, known as the British Templars.
For nearly 60 years Royal Standard carried on. Due to other forms of amusement, Royal Standard was forced to close its doors.
CHASWOOD DIVISION was named Silver Leaf Division No. 659 and was organized on Nov. 26, 1885, with 24 members. The list of Charter members has been lost but the first Deputy Grand Worthy Patriarch was J. H. Taylor who joined in 1886. The hall was built by Good Templars and Orangemen.PAGE 846
When Divisions ceased to function all records and property become the property of Grand Division. As of 1980, the Grand Scribe of N.S. is Mr. H. E. Nickerson, 8 Retreat Ave., Halifax, N. S. The Rising Sun Temperance Hall in Middle Musquodoboit was sold to the United Church in November 1939, with the provision that Temperance meetings could be held there whenever it so desires.
Women’s Organizations
In the Musquodoboit Valley the work of women has always been done, and very well done, from earliest pioneer days to present times. Women have worked with hands and hearts and minds for God, for Church and family, holding high the lighted lamp of faith. From the Middle Musquodoboit charge alone, at least a score of ministers and missionaries have gone forth to preach the Gospel, everyone encouraged by a devoted mother’s prayers.If the lamp be not lighted, what then?
If talents were two or were ten,
If work be not done?
When the Rev. W. P. Archibald D.D. was addressing a Centenary audience in 1915 he adjured his hearers to remember "the Priscillas, noble helpmates, who in the home, the Sunday School, the missionary society, the Ladies Aid and many other ways have mightily helped the growth of the church and whose silent and persuasive influence has moulded successive generations into moral strength and beauty."PAGE 847
Mrs. Isaac Murray, a daughter of the Rev. John Sprott of hallowed memory, and at that time an elderly woman, speaking on the same occasion referred to a group of six young women who met weekly for prayer, pleading for the Divine blessing upon minister, elders and people. Mrs. Murray mentioned that "in both philanthropic and religious endeavour women were kept in the background, but I have often heard my father express his indebtedness to them, declaring that to them he owed much of the success of his ministry. They were remarkable for the beneficient influence they exerted upon Musquodoboit."
The first women’s organization which came into being for the purpose of raising funds for the Church was the Sewing Circle. This group was assembled by Jessie Middleton Sedgewick, the most estimable wife of the Minister, some time during 1868. Unfortunately the minutes of early meetings, if kept, were not retained but in 1897 Mrs. M. J. Archibald and Mrs. Sarah Reid compiled a brief history of those days.
In 1868, the first church in Middle Musquodoboit was torn down and the present one erected. It would appear that the Sewing Circle was organized to raise funds with which to furnish the new church. In this they succeeded admirably, and no doubt plans were made and details worked out at the first meeting attended by seventeen members:
Mrs. Robert Sedgewick, Mrs. David Archibald, Mrs. Thomas Guild, Mrs. George McLeod, Mrs. William McCurdy, Mrs. Walter McCurdy, Mrs. Mary Jane Archibald, Mrs. Charles Archibald, Mrs. Helen Clark, Mrs. William Archibald, Mrs. Joseph Bruce, Mrs. Robert Kaulback, Letitia Kaulback, Harriet Bruce, Amanda Bruce, Mrs. Shepherd, Mrs. Frank Layton. A number of gentlemen were also present and each gave fifty cents to assist the treasury, but membership fees for the ladies was to be one dollar to be paid in advance, half-yearly. Twelve dollars was raised at this first meeting.PAGE 848
This small group of women, with considerable outside help, organized a huge Bazaar which was held during the summer 1868, in the old Drill Hall, and on the grounds belonging to Mr. William Gladwin. The enormous sum of five hundred dollars was cleared and handed over to Mr. John A. Tupper, fund treasurer, to pay for church furnishings. The following summer, a second, but presumable less ambitious Bazaar was held in the same location, and two hundred and twenty-nine dollars was the gratifying sum produced by this enterprise. The money was used to put a fence around the church property, and Mr. Watson McCurdy was treasurer of this fund.
There seems to be no record as to when the women’s groups were permitted to keep and administer the funds raised by their efforts in the few ways open to them; teas, sales, suppers, bazaars and personal giving, often a sacrifice. It is known however, that thousands of dollars have been realized by their untiring zeal, and used for the church and philanthropic purposes.
The Sewing Circle continued under that name until very recent times. It is first mentioned as "The Ladies Aid" in the minutes of December, 1939. In 1956, the name was changed again and the group went forward under the title of Women’s Association, culminating in affiliation with the Truro Presbyterial W. A. in 1959.
In the same year, 1959, the death occurred in Rosedale, B. C., of the last charter member of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society, Mrs. Edgar Archibald. This group had been organized at Middleton Presbyterian Church on August 20, 1885. There were nineteen members and the first president was Mrs. E. S. Bayne. Beginning in 1907, this society published "The Middleton Message" and continued to do so for several years, until superseded by the "Missionary Monthly", then "Mandate" and other study periodicals up to the present time.PAGE 849
The Methodists had organized their own Women’s Missionary Society in 1885, and joined forces with the Middleton women one year prior to Church Union.
Toward the end of 1961, the Women’s Association and the Women’s Missionary Society combined, and together became a branch of the United Church Women which had been organized on a Canada-wide basis, and formally came into being January, 1, 1962. The Middleton United Church Women, as of 1974, were grouped into six different "Units": Pioneer, Susshine, Sprott, Brookvale, Onward and South, each holding a separate monthly meeting at homes of members by invitation. Sprott Unit ceased to exist by 1976. A. U.C.W. General Meeting is held in the Church Hall once every two months. The Rev. Mr. Aitken wrote in 1965 that "this organization is carrying on in the true tradition of the early days and supporting in full measure and in every way possible, the work and welfare of the church." This is very true, year by year.
Over the past century, the financial support given to the Church by these women’s organizations has been of an extremely substantial nature. These industrious and enterprising women have honed to a fine edge their techniques for raising funds to maintain and sustain the church and further the cause of Missions. The wonderful industry and frugality in which the pioneer women of the Musquodoboit Valley excelled, when "many a babe lay under the fragrant shade of a spruce tree, while its mother wielded the sickle beside her husband" are still practised by the devoted members of the women’s groups.PAGE 850
And so it goes. From generation to generation,The women of the Valley pass on to their daughters and grand-daughters the tradition of church support and service. In their prayers may be heard,
"God be thanked that the dead have left still
Good undone for the living to do, -
Still some aim for the heart and will
For woman’s soul to pursue."
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Bibliography
Historical Record, Colchester Co., N.S by Thomas Miller, 1873
Settling of Colchester Co by Eaton, 1911
History of Kings Co by Eaton
Truro Town Register, 1770-1837
Frames, Howards, MacDonalds, etc., by S. H. Frame, 1955
History of Colchester Co. by Israel Longworth, 1886
My Pioneer Ancestors, by Matthew G. Burris
Scott Family by M. L. Holman
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Hampshire County, Mass. by Copeland, several Volumes.
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Janet Fisher Archibald by Mrs. Hart, a descendant
(This book contains much information relative to pioneer Archibalds. Mr. Smith Archibald, South Section, Middle Musquodoboit, has a copy, 1980).
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Thank You, Volunteers!
Special Thanks to the Volunteers listed below and to all of the people on the Nova Scotia Mailing List who offered encouragement and advice through e-mail messages; your names may not appear here, but your support first gave me the courage to find a way to get Jennie's book into the hands of so many people who have been asking for it.
This online edition of Jennie Reid's book has been made possible through Roots Web and the Nova Scotia Mailing List volunteers through volunteer co-ordinator, Lark Szick. The generous and careful work of volunteer typists and proof-readers who gave so freely of their time, in the true spirit of Jennie Reid and of genealogists everywhere, has enabled us to share the history of our ancestors with you all. The Reid family, Lark and I owe a debt of gratitude to the following people for their excellent work on this project:Typists: Shawna Donovan; Peggy O'Neal-Thurston; Karen Crocker; Eileen Cantrell; Dorothy Ballard; Sheare Bliss; Judith O'Brien Beck; Carolyn Rogers; Leslie Kaiser; Kathryn MacPherson; Ivan Murray; Stanley & Ruth Johnson; Carol Crouse; Anne MacCuish; Sandi Bellefeuille; Maureen McNeil; Pamela Wile; Jackie Corby; Ron St. Croix; Ken MacDonald; Douglas Sinnis; Robert C. Hull; Glenda Black; Elizabeth A. Dexter; Connie Butler; Kathy Illsleys; Wendy Himelman; Yvette Brown; Heather Sedran; Alison Davies & Beverley B. SumpterA very special Thank You to Lark Szick, Volunteer co-ordinator, who was always online with encouragement and support when I needed it. Without her amazing oganizational skills, this project may not have been completed.
Proof Readers:
Wendy Himelman; Muriel M. Davidson; Richard & Laurey Stimpson; Eleanor Tree; Reta Atkinson & David Creelman.
Carroll Armstrong