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I am trying to find a hole in my genealogy and need help:

1. I believe my great grandfather was a Samuel Gates whose wife may have been Rosanne. I believe he was born at gates Mountain in the Oldham Gates line. His cousin was Susan Gates Roach, the sister of Caleb gates, and the wife of George Roach. He had five children: James(b. 1873), Charlotte(b. 1870), William(b. 1875), Frances(b1876), & Agnes(my grandmother, b. 1882). He later moved to either NY or NJ. I know nothing of his parents, siblings, birth & death dates, etc. Any help would be appreciated.

2. I believe there is a Gates relationship also here with W.B. Mosher and the house at Mosher's Corners. Irving Mosher, who owned a grocery store in Margaretsville and later this house, was also involved.

3. Lastly, I understand that during the mid 1800s, one of my relatives(an uncle, I believe)came from Victoria Vale to Margaretsville to work on building ships. He married a local girl and had some children. He later became demented; came home one night and axed to death his wife and children. The ice man found the bodies the next day and found the uncle hanging over the dock in the Bay of Fundy when the tide went out. He was buried in the old Margaretsville cemetary, but the body was stolen by grave robbers who sold it to a doctor in Halifax. I understand a story may have been written about this incident by a historian in Margaretsville in the 1960s/70s. Any clarification of this would be helpful or any ties to #1 & #2 above.

I am looking for info leading to a relative of Margaret Oliver , daug. of Isaac William and Julia A. Oliver. Margaret married a Eugene Soule of Rangeley, Maine and lived there until at least 1930 then moved backed to Granville Ferry in NS. She is buried in Annapolis County, NS Karsdale Christ Anglican Church Ceme. Margaret was b. 1865. She had siblings, Ada B. - Ella M.- Jane Augusta- George W. - Sarah G. Any one with any info on this family please contact me.

Just recently I reviewed all the Annapolis County queries from 1997 to the present. I note a number of people are seeking Clark and in particular individuals by the name of John Clark. I am researching my
Ogilvie family and in this regard have a John Clark, born 14 January 1783 as marrying Eleanor Ogilvie (birth year uncertain) on 14 November 1812. I have children listed for them as: Mary Ann Clark (b. 12
September 1813); Robert Clark (b. 17 July 1815); William Clark; Eliza Clark; and Charlotte Clark.

If anyone has any connection with these individuals, I would be most pleased to hear from you. Please contact me direct.

I will be traveling to Annapolis Valley Nova Scotia in early June of this year. I would like to be able to find the location and residence of my GGrandfather and Grandfather,somewhere in Annapolis Royal.
Clues:
1. In the Saint John, NB. 1851 census John Nelson was married to and living with Mary Elizabeth(Bedford) Nelson, she was from Nova Scotia.
2. In the 1871 St Martins NB census Mary E is listed as a widow and having 5 children including my GGrandfather Joseph B Nelson.
3. Joseph was married in Saint John NB to a Lavina Phillips in 1877, she was born in Nova Scotia.
4. In the Nova Scotia census of 1881 Joseph and Lavina are listed in Annapolis Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, District 16, Sub-District J, Page Number 93, Household Number 435 along with my Grandfather William James Nelson he was born in 1880.
5. Joseph,Lavina and William James move to NB and their story goes on.
6. However Joseph's sibling Herbert Wallace Nelson appears in the 1901 Nova Scotia census District 26 Annapolis, S. District A, Annapolis Royal page 21 Household 186, along with his wife Louisa (Carter) Nelson and 8 Children.

Is it possible for someone to find these locations using the census information. I would be forever grateful if someone could be of assistance in finding these locations

Looking for information about Dr. George Wilson Bell who practiced in Caledonia, Annapolis County NS in 1880s and later at Kingston, Kings County NS. His wife's christian name was Maria. Looking for birth dates, death dates, and names of children. Would any descendents still be in the Valley area? Any and all help appreciated.

Does anyone out there have any information on Demille Ward from Victoria Vale, Annapolis County... he was first married to a Nellie (Eleanor)Barteaux, then married again to a Susan Gates??? I am curious for dates, children, etc. I have a beautiful wedding picture of Demille and Nellie in my home and they are my great great grandparents - would like more information.

I am researching the life of George Wightman (ca. 1828-1865) a road engineer and railway surveyor. He may have been born in the Annapolis Valley, possibly Windsor. I need family history, a well as his dates of birth/death and place of birth. Any assistance or leads greatly appreciated.

I'm tracing the Coleman family- Halls Harbour, Kings Co. to Nictaux, Anna. Co. & on----

I have an Alonzo Balcom, b. 1868- d. 1941 in Nictaux, buried in Nictaux Baptist Cemetery. his father was Frank Balcom, Mother was Jessie McKenzie. I understand he was the only child of Frank & Jessie Balcom.

Alonzo married "Nettie" Coleman, from Nictaux, in 1889, They had 11 children.

interested if anyone can give me his Grandfather's name, to link to other Balcom families.

Any information on decendebts of Mr Clarence Mills of Annapolis 1900 -1920ish.

name : Steer, George b:1843(+ or minus 1 yr) Wilmot,served in Gibraltar date unknown
*photo of him in uniform www.geocities.com/krystalrose59/familyphotos.html [uniform suggests 78 Seaforth highlander after reformation.... re numbered 72 Regiment of foot(buckle is unclear)] d:5/20/1921,Medfield Mass.USA .
This man is a major blockade to me and other family members that have tried to reserch him they gave up and pasted the torch.The only path wI could find to him is through his 1866 marriage to Mary Frances Clark,4 children...Annie R.,Tobias E. William W.,Prudence M (my grgranma). I would like to re-check my facts before adding them to my main book.Thank-you very much.if this rings a bell for anyone,I would gladly trade info

I am looking for a Doris Oliver, believe she would be the daughter of George W. Oliver b. ABT 1869. Would like to know if she married and who. I found her name in some old family papers. Hoping she will lead me to any living relatives in NS. She most likely died around 1940/1950. I know this is not much to go on but any info might help.

I am trying to find a list of names of the men who were based in the Annapolis area in 1929. Specifically, I am looking for the name Andrew. Can anyone help me with this.

The Nova Scotia Cencus record from 1871 shows

Leonard Gould born circa 1819 in Nova Scotia, Married Nancy (Carey) born circa 1827 also in N.S. Leonard's parents were of ENglish Origins. He was a Baptist, a farmer, and resided in the north Aylesford area.
His children : Desiah born ca 1847, Francis ca 1849, Almira ca 1850, James ca 1855, Ida ca 1859, Susan ca 1861, Jessie ca 1864, Charles ca 1849, and Charles wife Georginia.

I have been searching for years for more information about this family. Leonard was my GGrandfather.

I would like very much to find his parents. I would also like more info about his children. I was made to understand that there were 13 children . This cencus lists only 8. Of course I could be wrong.

I have Daniel H McWilliams marrying Mary Anne Dillon Feb 14 1833 in Granville, Nova Scotia, Canada. They had a son. I would really like to get some information on this son. Also, the parents of Daniel would be appreciated. She then married Edward John Joseph Doyle in 1843 in Granville, Nova Scotia, Canada. They had two children

1. John Edward born abt 1851
2. Anne Francis

When Mary Anne and Edward died it is said that they were brought to her family to be raised. At the approx age of 12 John was adopted by a family (McCullough) in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. I can find nothing else on Anne Francis until she marries a Wilbert Bent.I would like to know what family member the children first went to live with and where they lived.I would like to have the parents of Wilbert Bent and where they were from.

I am searching for information on the ancestors of Pierre Marin LeBlanc, born 1744 in Port Royal, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Acadia, Canada. His father was Felix LeBlanc and his mother was Marie Josephe Teriot. I have the information of Pierre Marin LeBlanc's descendants forward to the birth of my daughter in 1960 and would like to complete the lineage to Daniel LeBlanc if possible. Any information you can give me regarding Felix and his ancestors will be greatly appreciated.

I have an interest in John Hayes of the Wilmot area and would like to correspond with anyone who might know anything of this family.

I'm looking for information on WilliamH Vidito and I believe his father was Samuel Vidito and they lived and own a home in Nictaux Falls. Any info would be helpful. Right now I have none. I would be glad to send postage paid envelope for info and pay for copies if there are any.

Trying to find information on a Clarence Lucas. he lived his life in Annapolis Valley. Had a child with Daisy Cromwell of Digby County. childsname is William
Albert Lucas or Albert William Cromwell on April 10, 1944

I am looking for any connections for the Brothers/Joseph families in Granville Ferry, Novia Scotia/Annapolis Royal

These were my Gandparents: Jennie May Brothers (joseph) & George Albert Joseph

children born in Annapolis Royal: Al, Johnny, Ruth (my mom), Lucinda, & Emma.

Family migrated to South End of Boston

They are of African/Mik Maq decent.

My grandmother,Ida Mae Hoffman,.. died at an early age circa 1887. I have been unable to find any relatives. I was there but with no luck. Her husband was Hardy Banks. Thanks for any assistance.

I am looking for the death of Robert P. Munro. He was born 1830, m. 1855 and died before 1901 as he is not listed in the census in Annapolis Valley. His wife was Susan E. Marshall.

I am researching Eunice POTTER of Clementsport. She married first Samson Kerr FISHER, date and place unknown, and second Joseph HENDERSON (12 Sep 1872). Eunice had a child by FISHER, name unknown to me. Would like to find out about this family.

Looking for any information on Thomas Scott Robinson (b1834,d1907),son of Robert & Abigail Robinson of Bridgetown NS. Thomas had two sisters; Elizabeth & Euphemia, plus one male brother.Thomas lived in Barton NS before his death in Apr 1907. He left a wife, Margaret (Gates).

Trying to find information on the male brother who was not listed by name. Thomas is buried in the Riverside Cemetery at Bridgetown NS.

Would like info to find transcripts or proof of birth, death, marriage, parentage of all grandparents for family tree. Grandfather-George Joseph born about 1898 passed about 1968. Married Jennie Brothers. Moved children to Boston, MA, about 1930 Alfred, John, Ruth, Lucinda or (Louise). 1 child born in MA - Emma. Jennie passed away in the states. Lived with 2nd wife Vie (Alvira) in states until retiring to Granville Ferry where both passed. Brother was Clifford Joseph a life long resident of Granville Ferry. There is a connection with Surname Christmas and Cromwell.

I am looking for any info on;

George Steer b;1843(Gibraltar)m:Mary Francis Clark . Lived in Wilmot with parents (George Sr. and mother Russel).I am also searching for information on 72nd(2nd) Annapolis regiment.Which I believe George served. A photo of George in his uniform can be found at www.geocities.com/krystalrose59/familyphotos.
I am willing to trade info swaps if you are in need of info from Massachusetts(where I live)

Joseph Henderson Annapolis county born about 1811 in, Dublin, Ireland, United Kingdom. He died on Feb 19 1894 in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia and was buried on Feb 21 1894. Lived in Annapolis later Moschelle. His first wife Mary J. grave site Garrison, His second wife Eunice Matilda Potter daughter of Joseph Lyman Potter and Lydia Witt died on May 8 1909 in Moschelle and was buried on May 1909 in Woodlawn Cem. Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County. Question unable to find Grave site of Joseph Henderson. (on a farm maybe in Moschelle ?) .

Calnek’s History of Annapolis County shows Thomas Anderson and Thomas Anderson jun (p 262). This is in a Return of Military Settlers Located at the Dalhousie Settlement.

The Annapolis County GenWeb site includes the following item re Port George:

“Thomas Anderson was an artilleryman in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. After the war he was given a tract of land in Dalhousie. In 1820 he was recommended by the Earl of Dalhousie to become the first carpenter of all building projects. He had at least two sons, Thomas Jr. and John. When the shipbuilding industry began on the Bay of Fundy John came and became a Master shipbuilder. Thomas Jr. Went to Port Lorne worked as a carpenter and fisherman.”

My Great Grandfather was Thomas Anderson. He died Nov. 9 1910 at age 93 years. He would be too young to have been the Thomas jun listed in Calnek’s book. He did however live in Port Lorne (my birthplace) until some time after 1881. His first son was named John which might be further evidence of a connection. He is buried in the Gibson’s Cemetery in West Dalhousie.

I am trying to confirm (or refute) a connection between the Calnek listed Andersons and my Great Grandfather. Do you know if there are any census data from circa 1820 that might clarify the matter?

Want information about Henry M. Bradford, born in England 26 February 1865, came to Nova Scotia in 1888, was head of a private school in Annapolis Royal.

1. Does anyone know the names of the eleven children of Ambrose & Rachel(Cropley) Gates? They were married in 1830 in Wilmot. My Great Grandfather Samuel C. Gates was one of their children. And,

2. Does anyone know who were the parents of David Gates who murdered his wife in Margaretville in 1879? See Pages 21-2 of the book "Over the Mountain And Down to the Bay" for background of the murder/suicide.

Thanks to all for the responses to my GATES/MOSHER post of 3 January 2004.

Trying to find the date of death & place of buriel for; Alexander B."Sandy" COLEMAN. b. 28 Aug.1880 in Nictaux, Anna. Co. N.S. s/o Warren & Julia (MUNROE)COLEMAN moved to Newton, Mass. (Norfolk Co. Brookline Dist.) reportedly, died in Florida(1950-60's) creamated & buried ? also his wife Lillian, b. 1883 There was 1 son lived to adulthood, Phillip Brooks COLEMAN, born in Mass. USA.

If you could even point me in the right direction, I would be most gratefull.

Capt Jabez Snow and wife Elizabeth Doane came to Granville, Nova Scotia in 1762 from Mass. His son Edward was born there on June 17, 1770. Edward married a Sophia .....? One of their sons, Joshua was born in 1809 or 1810. Edward and family and some of his brothers moved to Wakefield Parish, Carleton County, New Brunswick where they were granted land in 1814. Edward's birth is recorded in the Old Granville Township Book on page 48. But I have not been able to find any record of Joshua's birth in Granville. Any suggestions? I do have a copy of a booklet by Corey on the Descendants of Captain Jabez Snow which lists Joshua's birthdate as 1809 and 1810 in two different places.

I am asking if anyone can give me information regarding this man's parents. I know he married Rebecca Berry in NS, and I have an extensive descendent listing, but anyone related to him, born PRIOR to his birth, is lost to me.

I am seeking information about George Litch who lived in the Annapolis area of NS in the 1700's. He was the son of John Litch from Litchfield in New England. His son, the Rev. J. Willard Litch was born in the Annapolis area.

I'm looking for John Leslie married to Ellen Vienot, Ibelieve their from Queens Co;their son Amos and Madge Leslie lived in Grafton,Annapolis Royal until Madge died in 1927. Iwould be very grateful for any info.about the Leslies, as they were my great and grandparents.

Robert Devine b. abt. 1836, married Sarah Ann (Levy)Houghton abt. 1856. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have heard that they would be Protestants, living around Yarmouth, Shelburne counties?

We have John Henry Robinson born 14 Dec, 1840, Granville, Nova Scotia.  He settled at Tremont, Mount Desert Island, Hancock County, Maine by the 1860's, where he married Marietta H. Robbins on 15 Jan, 1868.  On the 1870 Tremont census he was a "sailor", and on the 1880 census for that place he was a "sea captain" who lived next door to his father-in-law, who was also a "sea captain" (Abraham Robbins) on the 1880 census.  He died 21 Nov, 1922.  Do you have any information about his ancestry, please?  Will be happy to swap the New England ancestry of Marietta Robbins for your files.

Q41
18 Dec 2004
From: Doris
Subject: Fales Family

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