Annapolis County GenWeb

I have been researching my Clayton Family of Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. It appears that our Clayton Roots were Loyalists emigrating from the United States into Canada. It seems the first Claytons landed at Digby; N.S. The Town of Digby was founded in 1783 by the approximately 1500 Loyalists who left the New England States on the H.M.S. ATALANTA under the leadership of Rear Admiral Digby. A previous attempt at settlement had been made in 1766, but the colony of Conway failed. The Loyalists who landed with Admiral Digby were given a grant of 120,000 acres of land between Annapolis and Saint Mary's Bay. Joseph Clayton, Loyalist, came to Digby Township, where he was granted 200 acres of land in 1784; married 20 Nov 1787, Mary Clark of Digby. The records of Trinty Anglican Church show they had 4 children; Joseph Jr, Paddy, Thomas, and Kitty. A large map located in the genealogy section of the Middleton museum shows that two of the Clayton children initials T. Clayton and J. Clayton owned property at Youngs Cove, N.S. My Father and Grand Father came from Youngs Cove.

I am missing about 2 generations. Also would like to know where Joseph Clayton came from or other Claytons from Annapolis/Digby Area. I am also researching Frail, Hubley, Milbury, and Cress.

I am looking for others interested in exchanging information on Chesley, Reagh, Neily, Henderson, Slater all from Annapolis County.

I am seeking information regarding the deserted community of Roxbury, Annapolis County as well as Whitman family and Nova Scotian Chase family.

I am just beginning my research in Nova Scotia (1820's-1840's). The names I am researching are DUNN, WILSON and BARROWMAN. All were involved in coal mining and engineering. The Dunn family came to Nova Scotia probably between 1826 and 1839. Robert Dunn married Margaret Wilson about late 1830's. Robert's father, Robert married Elizabeth Barrowman in Scotland in 1804.

I need some help in locating where John Hale Died. He was born Sept. 26, 1745 in Boxford, Essex, MA and died about 1816 in Canada. This is all I have. He married Mary Lyons Feb 23, 1786 in Cornwalis Township, Kings County, N.S. and she died there on Dec 31, 1789. He then married Elizabeth Weare on Nov 8, 1791 in Granville Township. Elizabeth was born on April 13, 1769 in Bridgetown, N.S. I have seen her Surname spelled so many different ways that I'm not sure of the spelling. John and Elizabeth had 3 children that I know of.

Gilbert Hale b. abt. 1792 in Annapolis County
Joseph William Hale b. Sept. 12, 1802 in Clementsport, Annapolis, N.S.
James Hale b. May 23, 1805 at Keswick River, York County, N.S.

Any help on locating John's exact date of death and the location will be greatly appreciated. Or where I might write to find the information I need.

I am searching for my ggrandfather John Henry Gregory, from Annapolis. I know he married my greatgrandmother before 1894. They had one daughter born in Ipswich MA, and he died shortly after that. No has anymore information than that. There is no record of a marriage in MA that I could find. Also no deathe certificate. This man is like a ghost.

Searching for info on various early settlers of Falkland Ridge area: SWALLOW, OICKLE, JEFFERSON, WEBBER, MacNayr. Am following the Swallow line; other names are those of wives and do hope for their info as well.

I am trying to locate parents of Stephen Albert Coates, born 1859, possibly Annapolis, N.S., died 1910, Chelsea, MA, buried Hillsburn, Ann. Co., N.S. His wife was Sarah A. KEITH 1862-1934. She was born Havelock, N.B., daughter of George Henry Keith. They had at least 9 children - Helena, Ernest, Rhoda O., Eugene B., Earl K., Grace B., Otty E., Georgie A., and Francis B.

Wondering if someone could shed some light on the following families : - Maj. Lemuel Morton, M.P.P. (1753 -1811) married Martha Newcomb (1753-1811), in Annapolis Co., N.S. (date unk.). Lemuel was a son of Elkanah Morton and Rebecca ( Tupper?), who had 9 children :

(1) - John Morton M.P.P. (1781-1858) md. Ann Cogswell.
(2) - William (1782 - 1848)
(3) - James (1783 -1811)
(4) - George E. (1785 -1809)
(5) - Holmes (b.1788) md. Christina Webster.
(6) - Charles (1789 - 1858) md. Mary Woodworth.
(7) - Guy (b. 1791) md. 1815, Judith Morse
(8) - Rebecca (b. 1793) md. William Burbridge.
(9) - Mary Alice (1799-1851).

Two of Guy Morton's daughters married Alexander Cochran Tupper, son of Sarah Bowles and Eliakim Tupper. I suspect that my g-g- grandfather, William Charles Morton, ties into this family of Lemuel Morton, though I have no proof as yet. My William Charles Morton was born 1 March, 1826 and died 2 May, 1902. He married on 17 Nov., 1844, to Sarah Ann Boles (1820-1856). Their children were : - James, Mary, Triphena, Alice, Emma Jane (my g-grandmother), John, and Sarah. Do you see the similarity of names ??? That's five of the names of Lemuel Morton's children !! - Is anyone researching these lines - would love to hear from you !!!

I found my grandfather on the SSDI and wrote off for his application from which I found out who his parents were. His mother was listed as Sarah Adeline MILLS; however, I've since located a marriage of George T. Chute to Sarah A. MAYS in Conecuh County, Alabama on Dec. 19, 1866. I can only assume that the data on the SS application was incorrect. I know my grandfather should have known his mother's maiden name. The application was typed and he didn't type so I guess the clerk made a mistake or misunderstood and my grandfather didn't proofread the application when he signed it. I can also find other references to Sarah A. MAYS but none to MILLS. Most of the larger databases I've checked (Ancestry.com, LDS church) seem to have the same data and lack the data I need. Therefore, I would greatly appreciate any information and tips you can provide.

I am researching my Mockler family ancestry and wondered if you can be of assistance. The Mocklers who came to Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and later to the US, were descendants of Patrick Mockler of Cashel, Tipperary Co. Ireland. Patrick was married twice: first to Mary Healy, second to Honorah Heffernan. It is believed that Patrick and Honorah came to Nova Scotia sometime around 1816. Patrick Mockler died Feb. 28, 1855 and is buried in Middleton Cemetery, Brule Parish, Colchester Co. Nova Scotia. Patrick was a cooper in Ireland and may have been involved in shipbuilding in Nova Scotia. The names of his children were: Thomas b. ca. 1804 in Cashel married Elizabeth Shea in NS. Wiliam b. May 1807 Cashel married but wife's name unknown John b. May 1809 married Ellen McCarthy. He settled at River John and was a well known shipbuilder. They had 13 children, including Capt. Patrick Mockler, a famed sea captain, who lived at Brule and who donated a substantial sum of money to St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish where Mockler Hall is named after him. Patrick (no data) Hannah married Edward Burke-11 children Catherine born Aug. 8, 1816 in Cashel. Married Michael Hogan and had 10 children. Died Dec. 2, 1902.

I am looking for information about any of the above individuals, particularly Patrick Mockler, the emigrant. Capt. Patrick Mockler's home in Brule was named Lookout House and was a landmark building. It may still be standing even though it was constructed in the late 1850's. It overlooked the bay and had a watch tower where Capt. Mockler observed his ships heading out to sea.

I am looking for information on a William S. J. Davidson and Charlotte Wilson who had a son (Charles Ocsar Davidson) about 1860 in Bear River, NS. Any information would be helpful.

I am researching the historyof the John Trout family from Pennsylvania. John Trout was born circa 1781 supposedly on a voyage from England to North American. Family legend indicates that the ship he and his parents came on landed at Port Royal. I recently came across some info that indicated the name of Annapolis Royal had orginally been called Port Royal. Since it is believed that familyof John Trout was English, there would have been a good possibility that the ship did indeed land in Canada. I am looking for any information on a Trout family that might have landed at or near the areas described above in the early 1780s. Very possible that John Trout's father could have been part of the British navy or a seaman on a merchant ship. Any info appreciated.

MUNRO, Robert, b. ca 1774, Annapolis,NS, son of Lt. Col Menry Munro; Robert was a barrister & bank solicitor for Bank of Nova Scotia @ Digby. Need vital statistics. on my G>G> grandfather

Does anyone have the Parents of Bradford Poole b abt 1875 Annapolis Co. Married Effie Chute. Also looking for Parents of Annie M.Cropley b abt 1853 Married Phineas Phinney of Annapolis Co. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I am looking for informaiton on the parents of Carrie or Caroline Halliday born in Granville Ferry between aproximately 1900-1905. She married a man named John Loomis (my grandfather) and lived in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and New Lebanon, NY. until her death on 12/21/1943 when the car in which she was riding was struck by a train. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Does anyone have any data on the above individual, especially his church records. He was marrying people in 1854 in the Annapolis area.

Looking for any relatives of Frank Bernard Milner or Alvah Manson Milner,who are my grandfather and ggrandfather.I am looking for anyone who may have a photograph of either of my grandparents which I can obtain a copy of to help with my family tree.

Looking for the name of a woman born (___) MARTIN, m(1) ca 1860 (___) OSWALD, m(2) ca 1865, (___) STEVENS, and her husbands' names. She had a son Alexander OSWALD, b. abt 1861 in El Paso, TX, buried in Lawrencetown, Anna. Co.; she moved to NS after husband's death; had the following STEVENS children:

1. Frank, m. Christine ??; an MP or MPP
2. Frederica, m. William PRINCE
3. Eleanor, m. Archie MACLEOD, lived in her later years at the Lord Nelson Hotel, Hfx; d. ca 1950
4. Ted, d. unm, an investor? in the Lord Nelson Hotel
5. Wilfred, lived in Wolfville, Anna Co.
6. Eileen, d. unm
7. Ben, drowned while shooting rapids in the Annapolis River in a canoe
8. Gordon, d. unm? Any clues greatly appreciated.

William PRINCE m. Frederica STEVENS, b. aft 1865, had children Wilfred, lived in Wolfville, NS; Eileen, d. unm; Ben, drowned shooting the rapids in the Annapolis River in a canoe; Gordon. Who were Frederica's parents??

I am searching for records on DUNCAN BUSH. I believe that he lived in the area of Annapolis Royal from at least the period of 1875 on. He married ANN OWEN DEVERS and they had at least one child, MATTIE MARTHA (maybe MARTIN) BUSH born January 30, 1875, supposedly in Annapolis Royal. We are unaware of any siblings though do not discount that possibility. We have found ANN in the 1901 census located in Annapolis Royal, living with a grandson, ROBERT A BUSH, aged 8, and either her mother or mother-in-law, LAVINA (possibly LOUISA) OWENS. ANN was listed as aged 46 and LAVINA 82. Can anyone help us find any of these people in the records?

I am trying to locate decendants of Ritchie families that had origins in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia. Some of these decendants are thought to have gone to the Boston area, New Brunswick, New York, South and North Dakota, Manitoba and Alberta. Some names connected with these Ritchies include Schaffner, Cross, Brown. Please contact me if you think you may have a connection.

Letitia Young Henshaw died 12/17/1910,at Parker's Cove,Annapolis Co. Who was her husband? Could not find any Henshaws in the Annapolis Co. abstracts listed as her husband. Can you help?

I am looking for some information on Charles Riche born about 1794 in Granville ferry, Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I am passing on this request for information on these names , in the hope of assisting a person having equipment problems.

Lucy and James Chute m. Wilmot, NS 1813.
Their child, Seraph,(Sarah) Chute, b.1838 in Elposie?, NS, m. in 1866,
Alfred Crowell, b.Grand Pre, NS.
Their son, Andrew Pleaman Crowell, b.1837
Any help will be appreciated.

'Wondering if anyone out there has anything on this family. I am particularly interested in the family of Hugh GERMAN (b. abt 1796) who appears in the 1838 census for Clements Township, Annapolis Co., living in the community of what is now Maitland Bridge. He had 8 children that I am aware of, two sons who died early, and 6 daughters, among whom were Mary Emmeline, b. abt 1835, d. 1889, who married James Alfred WRIGHT and lived in Clementsvale area (and in MA ca 1869-1880), and Phoebe, b. abt 1840, who m(1) ___ KENNEDY and (2) William Franklin POTTER. In the 1881 census, Hugh was living with his dau Phoebe in Clementsport, age 85. Also, what is the origin of the name GERMAN, and who is the immigrant ancestor??

Was wondering if anyone out there could shed some more light on the following: Judson ROBAR, b. 3 May 1875 (according to the 1901 census), listed as a son of John ROBAR & Martha BANKS (although Martha was b. abt 1820!), was living in Princedale, Anna. Co. (just east of Clementsvale) in the 1901 census. When he sold his land in 1905, he was living in the "Jagersfontein district of Faursmith, Orange River Colony, South Africa." Could he have gone there to fight in the Boer War?? Anyone have any thoughts? I have been unable to find any further trace of this Judson, and older family members don't recall the name or the story. Any clues greatly appreciated.

I have a Jane SELFRIDGE, b. abt 1818, d. 10 Apr 1896, who m(1) ___ROBINSON, m(2) Edward Tileston WHITMAN, b. 1813, d. 1873. When she was married to Edward, they lived in South Williamston, Anna. Co. Looking for Jane's line and her DOB. I have seen the SELFRIDGE name in 1871 census records for Aylesford, Kings Co.

'Was wondering if any of you know anything this gentleman. According to Calnek, p. 248, "The late William MOREHOUSE . . . was one of the deputy Crown land surveyors for Annapolis County for many years. He was employed by the Government to survey and lay out the settlement of Maitland [now Maitland Bridge]." I would like to know the approximate time frame of his term as surveyor.

I'm looking for info on a Benjamin D. Fleet who according to an entry in George Brown's Yarmouth Genealogies was 'of Annapolis'. He was supposedly born in 1823 and hope to find out which family he belonged to! Was hoping that someone with a book on the history of Annapolis County might have a look to see if there's any mention of this family.

I have a Susan [MALING] LATHROP, age 59, widow of Charles, who appears for the first time in the 1881 Hessian Line (Clementsvale, Anna. Co.) census, with several children. Her daughter Priscilla's marriage record to Joseph PATTERSON of Caledonia, says she (Priscilla) was born in Westfield, Queen's Co. Anyone know this Charles and his family??

Looking for information on a; John Dunne, born about 1765 I do not know the name of who he married, I do know that he had at least one daughter; Nancy Anne or Nancy Ann Dunne. Nancy Anne Dunne married Benjamin Dykens on March 7, 1816, at the Christ Church, Anglican, CCR, Windsor. Benjamin and Nancy Dykens, lived on either Old Mountain Road or Mountain Road in Three Mile Plains.

I have Edward James HOGAN born 9 Jun.1873 son of John HOGAN and Mary CLEVELAND...am looking for marriage and other siblings

I am doing genealogy on the Ward family from England to New York to Nova Scotia, Canada. Would anyone have any info. on Major T. Ward & Eben Ward , they were in command of a company of British soldiers in 1707 , came to take over Fort at Annapolis. Any info. would be appreciated.

Am looking for Info. on Samuel Edward Beals.B- Inglesville ,Annapolis County Nova Scotia. (1827) Marriages, Died date etc. any info. would be greatly appreciated .

I am looking for my great great grandfather whose name was John A. McCaul married to Berthia or Berthire Thomas lived in Annapolis, Nova Scotia. they had a Son James McCaul; and then my grandfather Robert Tayte McCaul. possible dates: James Ellsworth McCaul born 1864., possibly Jan 19th. and died in Lynn Mass 1935. his wife; Mary A. Tayte had a brother; Cornielus and Sisters jessie and Grace McCaul. thanks so much. Trish McCaul, Curtis

I need to find some proof of birth for Jane Snow, who was born September 4, 1801 in Granville, Annapolis County. She was the daughter of Josiah Snow & Elizabeth Shaw, who married there in 1781.

I am trying to collect all the proof I need to submit my membership to the Mayflower Society, but other than a gravestone that just says "Jane," and no proof of death, I have nothing to prove she was the daughter of Josiah & Elizabeth.

I am sure there are no birth certificates from 1801, but might there be a baptismal record, or other entry? In searching the NS Genweb, I was surprised to find very little information on Annapolis and Digby Counties, which is where many of the Loyalists settled. So, I have no idea whether records or churches exist for this time period.

I would appreciate hearing from anyone connecting to this line:

William Herman PARKER b. 1936 Middleton, Annapolis Co. Nova Scotia m. Marilyn Judith McKENZIE
William Nathaniel PARKER b. 1910 Nictaux, Nova Scotia m. Opal Hope SWIFT
Herman Ellis PARKER b. 1887 Barton, Digby Co. Nova Scotia m. Hattie Aphra SELIG
William Clark PARKER b. 1861 m. Mary Euphenia PARKER, Cousins. & Maude JONES.
Henry Allen PARKER b. 1832 Wilmot, Nova Scotia m. Isabel Ann FELCH
Stephen PARKER b. 1802 Wilmot, Nova Scotia m. Irene GRIMES
Henry Allen PARKER b. 1774 Nictaux, Nova Scotia m. Hannah MORSE, & Sarah Ann PARKER.
Nathaniel PARKER b. 1743 Docester, MA. m. Ann HARDY, & Salome WHITMAN.
William PARKER b. 1716 Groton, MA. m. Mary D. MAYNARD. Nathaniel PARKER b. 1685 Shrewsbury, Mass. m. Lydia NUTTING.
Joseph PARKER b. 1653 Chelmsford, Mass. m. Hannah BLOOD, & Elizabeth ALEXANDER.
Joseph PARKER b. 1622 Great Burstead, Eng. m. Margaret BARRETT ?, PUTTOW ? REBECKA READ & Hannah JENKINS.
John PARKER b. 1591 Great Burstead, Eng. m. Joanna DRAKE. who had Abraham 1615 who married Rose Whitlock
John PARKER b. 1560 England m. Mary. John PARKER b. 1525 England m. Margaret.

I am looking for information about the ancestry of Unity PARKER who was of Annapolis, NS and married Jacob LIBBY of St. Stephens, NB probably after 1775 and before 1780. There was a Unity Parker born to a Jonathan Parker and Martha Brown Parker in Boston, MA in 1757. I don't know if she has any connection to the above Unity Parker. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for any information on paternal g-g-grandfather DAVIS RYER, who was residing in Nictaux Falls, NS in 1861. Other relatives include: Fred H. and Pearl (BEALS) RYER Gilbert A. and Ruth (SPAULDING) RYER Clarence and Elizabeth (ORSER) RYER Elbridge and Iva (SYLVESTER, FORD)RYER Thanks for any help or suggestions.

I have been trying to locate information on the following three names, I have been racking every possible resource for these men and have not been able to find anything beyond their names. They all have appeared in Hants County, Halifax County, and Annapolis County. Philip Shanks (John could be his first or middle name) and Mary Ann Weston had a son Edward Shanks born in 1820. James Shanks shoemaker in Halifax 1838 census records John and Mary Shanks circa late 1700's to early 1800's had James Shanks in 1805. Name that is listed above. These are three possibilities that may link my ancestors. If anyone could locate any records or data on these men or any other Shanks records I will be greatly indebted and appreciative.

Am a descendant of William McDormand, born in Dumphries Scotland in 1704. Married Mary McIntyre, had two sons, both born in Annapolis NS, Robert in 1735, Wm. jr. in 1739. Wm Sr died in 1770. our records indicated there were still descendants in the Annpolis/Digby area into the mid 1800's, and we believe there are McDormands, or McDermands still in the area. Would be interested in any information that would be available under either name

Would like to hear from anyone who might have Charles Avery Ruffee (b 12 Feb 1865 [per 1901 census] at Bridgetown) in their line.

Searching for info re WILLIAM BEST, possibly of Annapolis County, who married BERTHA HELEN CALNEK. Based on her DOB, I assume marriage occurred around 1870 or afterwards.

Looking for any info. of Robert ROBINSON, United Empire Loyalist, lived in Wilmont, Annapolis Co., Digby, and possibly Kings Co. Had at least eleven children, including Margaret ROBINSON born 20JUNE1794 in Digby, married 11MAR1813 in Aylesford to Enoch Lewis PALMER.

Looking for any info. on John FIELDING born about 1790 in Middletown, married Amy DODGE. Children include MaryAnn FIELDING born Whiterock, Kings Co., who married 25AUG1854 to Nathan Benjamin SCHOFIELD

Looking for any info. about Ellen (or MaryEllen) POWERS, born about 1834 in P.E.I., married 03MAY1852 in Halifax to Samuel BEALS. Couple lived in Inglisville and Nictaux, Annapolis Co., and Aylesford Kings Co.

I would like to make contact with anyone researching the surname JOHNS. I am looking for the family of (Mary) Elizabeth JOHNS (1841-1908), who married James McGRATH (1836-1889). They are both buried at Victoria Beach, Annapolis.

Looking for info on a Robert or Bobby Hayes in the Annapolis County area during the 1800's. Any connections or info would be much appreciated.

I am looking for obituary for Samuel Edward Beals. Born in Inglesville Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, 1827.S/o Andrew Beals&Charlotte(Charlton) Beals.M/ Mary Ellen Powers ca 1857. Dca 1900. Samuel M/2 Maria Vickory1903 in Lawrencetown ,Annapolis County Nova Scotia.

Looking for information on Allens Settlement, Annapolis County Nova Scotia Canada. When was it founded? It was founded by Col. James Allen. Would like to know where he was from, who was his Parents etc.

It has been a while since I have posted about the above people. I have that John Graves settled in Granville after serving in the American Revolution. I have that he is a native of Dublin which could be true, but I rather suspect it could be elsewhere I Ireland, but that Dublin was the nearest port. He fought at Bunker's Hill and was discharged to Annapolis. I am wondering if he might have born on Sept. 24 1742 Mountrath Queen Ireland (IGI) since it was it is stated in the history of Annapolis County that he was born in the middle of the last century so I took it as about the 1750's.

He married Elizabeth Graves at Granville. I would like to know more about her family.

They had:
Esther, Charlotte, Rachel, Susan, John, David, Thomas, Eliza.

To find out more about his time in the Am. Rev. I am wondering where I should be looking.

I am trying to find my ancesters who immigrated to N.S. from Massachusetts. All I know at this time is my Grandfather, HARRY A. WOODLAND was born in Anapolis County @ Aug 7, 1881 (est from death certificate). He married Jennie H. Messenger of Annapolis County. His father was george Woodland and his mother was Elizabeth Arde. I have no dates for wither of them. Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Looking for any info!! Samuel McClure SPINNEY b.1771, parents were Samuel SPINNEY and Hannah SMITH. Samuel (2) married Elizabeth BEECH b. 1779. Their son Isaac married Thamer (or Tamer) BAKER b. 1800. Their son Samuel married Sarah Ann ROACH b.1821. Their son Isaac married Susan Clem in 1894?. He was my great grandfather. Thank you for any info especially but the SPINNEY spouces

Looking for information on John William Davies, and Ann his wife, of Annapolis Royal, NS.They were married ca 1753. John William was the son of Sergeant John Davies who was stationed at Fort Anne in Annapolis Royal.

Beverley R. Vidito, son of John and Christy Vidito of Nictaux, was married in 1892 to Sarah J. Hudson of Hansford, Cumberland County. Beverley was born about 1868 at Nictaux. Looking for information descendants of this couple.

I am looking for information on Adelaide Elizabeth Best b. 1894 Inglisville NS d. 1932 Inglisville NS. She married Ralph Clark Connell and they had 8 children together. I would really appreciate any information.

I am looking for information on the Cuthbert family of Nova Scotia. Mary Anne Cuthbert was b. approx. 1790's. She married Patrick Connell from Ireland in 1816. They settled in Nova Scotia and they had 10 children all born All Saints Anglican, Granville, Annapolis Co. NS. Mary Anne's father was Abraham or Abram Cuthbert. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

I'm interested in hearing from anyone doing research on the COOMBS/COMBS family in the Clementsvale, Annapolis Co., area. John William COOMBS, b. in the U.S., who appears first in the 1827 NS census, living in Clements, is the progenitor of this branch of the family. I would like to determine where he came from and when, who his parents were, and more about his descendants. I have a fair amount on his descendants, from census, marriage, birth, cemetery records, etc., which I would be more than happy to share.

Margaret Taylor Mullumbimby, Australia, searching LYNCH. from Annapolis. great grandmother Susan Ann Lynch born 1834. Parents William R and Catherine M Lynch. Susan Ann married John Paterson/Patterson on 1st January 1852.in Annapolis. There children born Catherine born 1854, Archibald 1857, Mary Jane born 1859, George 1864 (George was one of Triplets, the other two died coming to Australia in 1865) on the ship Melmerby. Looking for descendants of William and Catherine Lynch. Thank you in advance for any help given.

I am researching the following Annapolis County Names:

1. John McCaul I was born about 1760 in ? Annapolis County Nova Scotia. John married Sarah White about 1786. Sarah was born on 15 Apr 1763 in United States. married Margaret Anne Thorne about 1815. Margaret was born about 20 May 1793 in Granville, Anna. Co., Nova Scotia.

2. John McCaul Jr. (John ) was born about 1790 in Granville, Anna. Co., Nova Scotia. John married Margaret Anne Thorne about 1815. Margaret was born about 20 May 1793 in Granville, Anna. Co., Nova Scotia. They had twelve children. I have info and am interested in any connections.

1. John W. Combs was born in 1798 in Richmond, Virginia, USA. He died in 1851 in Virginia, Anna. Co., Nova Scotia, Canada and was buried in Clementsvale Cemetery, N.S . John married Mary Ann Burns about 1830 They had nine children.

2 M i Joseph William Coombs was born about 1833 in Virginia, Anna. Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.[Notes]
+ 3 M ii John B. Coombs Sr. was born in 1835 and died in 1924.
+ 4 F iii Maria Anne Coombs was born in 1837 and died in 1913.
5 F iv Ruth Coombs was born about 1838 in Virginia, Anna. Co. Nova Scotia, Canada.
6 F v Almira Coombs was born about 1840 in Virginia, Anna. Co. Nova Scotia, Canada.
7 F vi Susannah Coombs was born about 1842 in Virginia, Anna. Co. N. S., Canada.
8 F vii Phoebe Coombs was born about 1844 in Virginia, Anna. Co. Nova Scotia, Canada.
+ 9 F viiii Naomi Coombs was born in 1846.
+ 10 M ix Enos Israel Coombs was born on 9 Dec 1847 and died on 12 Dec 1907.

I am trying to locate info on Ruth, Almira , Susannah and Phebe Combs/Coombs. If you have any connections to these women please write me.

Looking for any information on Alexander Durland/Durling born 1800 who married Amoret Brown. Know his ancesters but not descendants.

Looking for info on a wedding in 1863 between Mary Jane Apt and Henry Wagstaff in Granville N.S. Thanks for anything at all. P.Cooper

Am seeking any information regarding John NYE who married Catherine abt. 1797 in All Saints Anglican, Granville, Annapolis, NS. I would like to know where John came from and who his parents are. Am also seeking any information about Jacob NYE, Sr, b. July 4, 1798 in All Saints. He m. Phoebe (TEED?) She was b. abt. 1808.

I am seeking information about a Henry Bennett who married a Alice Parrish around the turn of the century. They had one daughter Marjorie born in 1917 and siblings Charles, George and Freeman. They lived in the Mount Hanley area of Annapolis county, Nova Scotia. If anyone has information about this family line, please contact me and I will forward your information on to the concerned party.

I am looking for information about the following:

>From the Annapolis County, Granville area:
John Clark b. 1796 in Kinghorn Scotland - m. Margaret Mussels b. Feb 17, 1815 child: Edna Ann Clark b. abt. 1856

William Wilson b. bet. 1826-1828 - m. Charlotte Augusta Longmire b. Oct. 18, 1830, possibly in the Hillsburn area.

>From the Digby area:
Henry Calneck Longmire b. 1840 d. 1935 - m . Matilda McNeil b. 1841. I think that Matilda's father was Archibald McNeil and her grandfather or great grandfather was Neil McNeil Esq., but I am having a hard time connecting this.

Charlotte Augusta Longmire and Henry Calneck Longmire were siblings. Parents were William James Longmire and Elizabeth Anne Dale Halliday.

Any information on the above names would be very much appreciated.

I have been lucky enough to have recently purchased a book "The Richard Families of Guysborough County, Nova Scotia" author: Irene Schofield. It traces the Richard familes mainly in the Charles Cove area. Her research has taken this line back to "Michel dit Sansoucy Richard, of Port Royal. If I can be of help, let me know.

I have been actively searching for the burial site of Eliphalet and Hannah Saunders Banks. Eliphalet was the son of Moses and Judith Saunders Banks and Hannah was the daughter of Timothy And Martha Neily Reagh Saunders. I have been successful in locating the burial sites of some of the children of the above: ie. Ezekial Banks is buried in the Clementsvale Cemetery; Abraham Banks is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery, Bear River, NS, but have been unsuccessful in locating the site for Eliphalet and Hannah Saunders Banks. I am hopeful that someone who has completed research in the cemeteries of Annapolis County may have run across their burial site or possibly a descendant of these two folks may be aware of the site.

I am looking for any information on Slaunwhite, also spelled Slaunghwhite. My friend's grandfather was left at an orphanage and she only has minimal information. I am hoping that someone may have some information that could help. Here is the information that she has. Charles Slaunwhite b. 04/19/1929-30 father was Harold Slaunwhite sister Theresa. Half brothers Stan and Les Gillis. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

I am currently working on a geneology project and am at wits end trying to find Martin Bent and Mary Rose (Husband and Wife). They are the parents of my husband's great grandfather Edward Bent, born in Nova Scotia according to his death records. They also list Martin and Mary as being from New Brunswick on the same death certificate. Edward was born in the 1860's and had four children--Fred, Lester, Myrtle, and Sarah.

Myrtle Bent (my mother-in-law's mother) was born in the year 1900 in Margaretville, NS. I cannot find anyone who has any info on them. It may be that Martin Bent's family came from Massachusetts/NewEngland area when John and Jesse Bent arrived--maybe they are descendent's of them--whatever the case, I cannot make the connection and have spent hundreds of hours. I am awaiting a heart transplant and would like to have this resolved soon for my children's sake--I would appreciate any help you can give me. I have made a connection w/Lyndsey Wood, who has done extensive research on the Bents, but she come up w/nothing for Martin/Mary Bent. I have also talked to the Lund family in New Brunswick to no avail.

I'm looking for a Stephen Cunningham (parents John and Mary born in Ireland) who stated he was born in Kingston Canada on Nov. 29, 1869 and until now I have been looking in Ontario records as it appeared to be larger and a site of many Irish immigrants, it's also closer to Wisconsin where I know he lived in 1905 - his parents were non Catholic Irish, I presume potato famine refugees - I don't have a date of their immigration. Could you help me in my little (or big) dilemma? I'm doing this from California so any help would be appreciated.

I am searching for my great great great grandfather. Does anyone have any information on William Hutson who received a grant of 200 acres (lot 12) at Greywood, Annapolis County? It is said he came with Sgt Hugh Gillespie and 42 others and received the land in 1784. I do not have any birth or death information to assist.

I am searching for information on George Byers or Byres. He was born in about 1839 in Nova Scotia. His father was Edward Byers and his mother was Margaret Jameson. I have no other information on this family. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

1. I need proof of Josiah Ruggles parents He was b.04 Nov. 1821, d.10 Feb 1896 d. in Clements township
2. proof of parentage for Frederick JUDSON Ruggles --death record or anything. b.27 Aug 1853; d. 06 Jun 1946 in Upper Clements
3. death record naming parents for Harry Clinton Ruggles b. 16 Jun 1878, d. Feb. 1964 in Upper Clements. AND Leona Myrtle Potter b. Jan 6, 1897, d. 14 May, 1974

This is a tall order, and would appreciate any information you have.

Looking for infomation on a Louisa Avery who may have married a Wallace.She may have had a daughter named Sarah(Sadie). Also looking for information on Austin Wood, who had been married to a Eudivilla Hunington.

Looking for any info on James Osmond Hardwick born abt. 1880 in Nova Scotia, I presume in the Annapolis Area. He married Leah Francis Goodrich. Their children were Herbert Edward; Phyliss; Dean; and Harold. Need who his parents were and if indeed he was born in Annapolis Royal area.

I have come to some deadends in researching what I believe to be Annapolis County ancestors.

1) Keziah Hill, b 1748, d. 1828; married John Bath, b. 1751, d. 1816. John Bath immigrated from Britian abt 1770 and settled in Granville, where he married Keziah Hill. Calbek in his book on the History of Annapolis County states that Keziah Hill was from an old area family, which would suggest Planter connection, but I have not been able to locate the name.

2) Samuel Willoughby; his son was Augustus Willoughby, b. 1771 and married Elizabeth Starr. I have unsuccessful in my search for any information on the Willoughby family.

3) Starr family. August Willioughby married Elizabeth Starr, daughter of David Starr, b. 1742, d. 1831. LDS data states that David Starr was born in New England. When did this family move to Annapolis area?

4) Potter family: I have two connections to the Potter family of Nova Scotia. The first is Susanna Potter, b. 1752 in Halifax (LDS data) and d. 1817. She was married to David Starr. Was this Potter connected with the Potter family of New England? My second Potter connection is Mary Potter, daughter of Nathaniel. She married James Brown, b. 1784. They had a daughter Mary, b. 1770 and d. 1802.

There is a large Potter family in Clementsville, Annapolis County, and I have checked the cemetery listings on you site, but have not been able to make any matches. Do you have any information on the Potters?

I have compiled a reasonably sound genealogy of my family (Shelburne, Yarmouth and Annapolis Counties). Some of the primary surnames: Crosby, Hilton, Cann, Nickerson, Bath, Dane, Cunningham, Covell, Crowell, Corning and Devine). I would be happy to do any look-ups related to these genealogies.

I'm trying to locate information about Ella May Feener's ancestors. She was born abt. 17 Oct 1870 in Bear River, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, and died 22 Jan 1951 in Somerville, Middlesex Co, Mass, USA. She married 1st, Robie Garner Whitman who was born 16 Sep 1864 in Annapolis Nova Scotia. He was the son of Silas Whitman and Helen P. Leonard. They had on child, Chester Robie Whitman, born 18 Jan 1892 in Newton, Middlesex, Mass, USA. Robie died 17 Feb 1899. Ella married 2nd, Wesley P. Weldon who died 3 Mar 1924.

This is all I know about Ella May Feener. Any information or pointers would be greatly appreciated.

I am researching the Horner family in Nova Scotia, and particularly Digby, Annapolis and Yarmouth areas. Almost any Horner found after 1815 and before 1920 in Nova Scotia, except for the ones found in Halifax and Dartmouth, are my family. If you run across any Horner in your research, and you are able to do so, please let me know.

I have:
Alexander Horner b. 1778 in Northern Ireland, lived in Dalhousie Settlement Anthony Horner, James Horner, William P. Horner as sons born in 1820s

William P. ended up in Yarmouth

Anthony ended up on Digby Neck

I have no idea where James Horner ended up, but somewhere near Annapolis, and he was a farmer.

I am researching one Mary Tilpot (or Lilpot or Filpot) who married an Alexander Horner between 1800 and 1815. Anyone with leads on that name, please get in touch.

I am looking for information on the parents of George Nelson Sheldon (b. 9/19/1885 Wilmont, NS). All I know are their names, John Sheldon and Caroline White. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm looking for info on a Edward Charles Muse all I know is he was from Bear River.He had a son Charles Edward Muse, Any thing on he will be of great help to me.

Wish to learn of the first BEST to purchase land in Annapolis County. and where it was located. Also the first name of the person who lived on it

Looking for info on descendants of Isaac and Mary (Thompson) Hallett of Jordan Bay, Shelburne County. Isaac was born in Country Harbour, Guysboroug County and moved to Shelburne County in the 1870's. Some of his descendants are believed to have moved to the Valley area. Any info would be appreciated.

I would like info on Tilly Comeau - she lived near the head of the tide in Bear River, very close to the county line. I would like to know if she was married, the date of her birth and death, and the name of her parents.

I have a picture of Tilly with her two sons and a man whose name is unknown. She once had a boarder named Peter Wheeler, the man who killed Annie Kempton in 1896. We think Tilley died about 1937-1941.

Jonathan Payson, a PLANTER, received a land grant in the Annapolis valley. Where would one get a copy of the legal description of this grant. and or a map?

I am trying to get genealogy of the Prikler who came from Surrey England and lived in Nova Scotia.

L.Somers Prikler live in Lequille Anna. co. until he died in 1979 his dad name was Major Louis Prkler born in south Godstone, Surrey England mother's name was Alice Taylor Prikler wife was Verda Dukeshire Prikler who wrote a book in 1978 on the Dukeshire family history title of book Tuchsherer, history and genealogy of the Dukeshire family in North Amercia by Verda Dukeshire Prikler. I would like to get a copy of that book but I do not know where to get it.

The Prikler family lived in Granville in 1920 after being discharge from army, they had a farm Louis Prikler was in the Imperial Army in 1888 In 1914 moved Canada in 1942 moved to Granville Ferry Nova Scotia. I think Louis was born in 1870 and died in 1963 Could you please help me to find the genealogy of this family

Has any one come across a Roderick Munro b. Jan. 1, 1826 somewhere in Nova Scotia?? No idea who parents would be. He was married & died in PEI.

Looking for any info!! Samuel McClure SPINNEY b.1771, parents were Samuel SPINNEY and Hannah SMITH. Samuel (2) married Elizabeth BEECH b. 1779. Their son Isaac married Thamer (or Tamer) BAKER b. 1800. Thamer and Isaac's son Samuel married Sarah Ann ROACH b.1821. Samuel and Sarah's son Isaac married Susan Stone WARD about 1894- probably in Massachusetts. He was my great grandfather. Thank you for any info especially the SPINNEY spouses.

Looking for parents of Nancy HALL, born about 1798 in Nova Scotia, possibly Annapolis County. She married Thomas YOUNG September 20, 1815 in All Saints Anglican Church, Granville, Annapolis County. Their first four children: Charles, Robert, Mary Ann and Lucy were all born in Nova Scotia. They moved to Wayne County, New York state about 1830 to 1832, where they lived the rest of their adult life. Also looking for parents of Thomas YOUNG, born 1792 in England. Believe he came to Nova Scotia from England.

I am looking for any information on the Best and Smith families in Nova Scotia. I have as far back as Levi Best b. approx. 1846 m. Naiomi, one of their children Robert Best born approx. 1866 m. Henrietta E. Smith b. 1871. Henrietta's father was John Smith b. 1846 and her Mother was Ida M. Smith b. 1845. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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